De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Herons' Reach (De Vere Herons Reach)
Among the big golfing names on the Fylde Coastline, Herons' Reach is growing in reputation and stature to be right at home with its impressive neighbours. Designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clarke it is in immaculate condition with water hazards on no less than 12 holes, including the awesome 9th with the famous tower as a backdrop. The course has been the stage for several finals of the De Vere PGA North Region Championships and is destined to become a classic so take this opportunity to get there before the crowds.
18 holes. Par 72. 6205 yards. Parkland. Contact Information
De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
East Park Drive, Blackpool
Lancashire, FY3 8LL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 838866 | Fax: 01253 798800
Website: http://www.devere.co.uk
Golf Pro: R Bowman
Contact/Secretary: P Heaton
East Park Drive, Blackpool
Lancashire, FY3 8LL
United Kingdom
Tel: 01253 838866 | Fax: 01253 798800
Website: http://www.devere.co.uk
Golf Pro: R Bowman
Contact/Secretary: P Heaton
Book a Tee Time
Visitors: Set in 236 acres of the Flyde coast countryside but only ten minutes away from seven miles of golden beaches and all of the other attractions of Blackpool, the 172 bedroom hotel is beautifully equipped to provide you with all you could need on your golf break. The sweeping driveway leads to a modern stylishly furnished hotel with a number of dining options from fine dining in the Park Brasserie to light snacks in Bar 19, the onsite Spikes Bar. The leisure facilities are top-class and include a 21 metre pool, a spa and gym as well as tennis and squash courts and a snooker table.Book online: Tee times online from £15.00. Save up to 75% with Teeofftimes.co.uk
Midweek Guide: £40.00 per 18 holes *
Weekend Guide: £45.00 weekend & bank holidays *
* These are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking
Course Information
Location
Location: Exit the M6 at junction 32 and follow the M55 to junction 4. Leave the M55 at junction 4 and follow the signs for the A583 towards Blackpool. At the fourth set of traffic lights, turn right into South Park Drive. Go through one set of traffic lights and take the second exit off the mini roundabout (East Park Drive). The hotel is ¼ mile on the right hand side. Postcode: FY3 8LL
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What Golfshake says
'On the Blackpool coast and tough when the wind blows. Not the longest by any means but a typical De Vere track with tough greens and always a tough test.'
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Rated 4 by Anthony F onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 30-Jan-2012 - Score: 75 Handicap: 9.8)
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Rated 3 by Mike B onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
to be fair it was wet.
(Round played: 09-Dec-2011 - Score: 92 Handicap: )Value for money
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 29-Nov-2011 - Score: 77 Handicap: 13.2)
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 23-Nov-2011 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.2)
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 20-Nov-2011 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13.1)
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
nice course, a little wet under foot
(Round played: 19-Nov-2011 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.1)
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Rated 5 by David S onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 22-Nov-2011 - Score: 99 Handicap: 28)
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
(Round played: 16-Nov-2011 - Score: 79 Handicap: 14)
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
very good today
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Rated 4 by Michael P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
still playing proper greens and tees, so very good
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Rated 5 by Darren R onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
You can almost see Blackpool tower on a clear day and on a still day hear the sounds of the nearby zoo.
The golf course is well laid out with some nice hole variation but provides nice rewards for the straight hitters. Lots of bunkers and some nice challenge over water.
18th is a nice finishing hole coming up to the club house.
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Rated 3 by David S onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Course for the straight hitter, very challenging for a high handicapper.
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Rated 3 by Patrick S onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
A good course, not the best of the DeVere's by a long stretch, but still entertaining.
Very short Par 3's, Tight Par 4's and challenging Par 5's.
Will certainly play again.
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Rated 4 by Dave T onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Loved playing this course (twice) even though the wind was howling. Well maintained with some challenging water hazards.
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Rated 5 by Alan G onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Blackpool has a very nice course in Herons Reach, always in 1st class condition i have never seen it looking bad, a very good test for all level of ability in some wonderful surroundings
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Rated 4 by Jonathan C onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
This course is another Peter Allis design that I have played - he has made a silk purse from a sows ear of territory given to work with. A hard but fair course, but a real beauty not to be missed - one of DeVeres best, but as with all their venues beer and everything else at the 19th is quailty but at a price.
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Rated 5 by Chris H onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Friendly, helpful staff, well maintained course. Lots of wildlife. Good value for money.
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Rated 4 by Alan G onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
i have played this course 3 times and on each occasion it has been a pleasure, the greens were fast and true and the rest of the course was fantastic
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Rated 4 by Jason F onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
great course, recent rain has helped the course, greens look amazing but not fast which was a disappointment due cost to play course.nineteenth very expensive
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Rated 4 by Neil P onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Played here 29/30th June the sun was shining, what a pleasure to play this well kept and great golf course. With the sun and very little rain over the past few weeks the fairways have that links feel to them and as for the greens they are immaculate a pleasure to putt on. The facilities off course are brilliant the ninetenth bar over looks the 18th green and you can take a well earnd drink whilst watching your fellow golfers play the 18th and the practice putting green and chipping areas are axcellent. I have the pleasure in recommending this course as one to play.
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Rated 3 by Andy R onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Joined just recently, course a little bald in areas due to lack of rain in area for a while, but will pick up, on the whole well laid out and a reasonable challenge for most
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Rated 5 by Wayne S onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
This is a great course, Parkland with a links feel in that you get quite a lot of roll with your ball. Well laid out course with bunkers (all uniform and plenty of sand) and hazards at the right place, and if your long enough to drive them, the landing area is much smaller, water on lots of holes so you need to place the ball to score well. Greens although large are fast but receptive, all in all a great course and thoroughly recommended.
Clubhouse was modern with a large patio area overlooking the 1st Tee, practise chipping and putting area, and 18th green, staff are very friendly. Prices are a little steep but when you've played a great course why not indulge yourself in the ambience of a celebratory drink.
Due to the tree lined fairways you feel on most holes as if your the only one playing
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Rated 4 by Don C onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Played off winter Tees which shortened the course which benefited me. Greens good considering it had been so wet. Well maintained course look forward to trying it again in better weather. 60 for a fourball
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Rated 2 by P G onGolf course review of De Vere Herons Reach Golf Club
Booked a round through On Line Tee Times. Price was £9. Arrived at the hotel / course - easy enough to find - and lots of parking available. However, in the car park some other golfers noticed we were loading up our trolleys. We were told no trolleys allowed. I'd checked the De Vere website before setting off and there was no mention of this. The guy at the booking office confirmed the website didn't mention it - it was something they'd have to look in to. What it meant was we had to pay an extra £4 each to hire a trolley with hedgehog wheels. Do us a favour, This was a money spinning exercise. The course condition was fine - in fact apart from the bunkers, which played with hard compact sand the course was in very good condition. If they were serious about looking after the course they'd have said no metal spikes allowed and no playing off the fairways - but they didn't. Apparently they have different ratings for trolley use. All Trolleys allowed, powered trolleys allowed, hedgehog wheels allowed, none allowed. My advice, ring up in advance. If I'd known, I'd have taken my stand bag. The weather here over the last week has been excellent so I didn't expect the trolley thing. I've no problem with trolleys being banned but not to mention it on their website is annoying.
Course planners are available - price £5 and are ok. On the course, at least half the tees were played off the red tees so the course played very short (yellow and red virtually side by side). You could play your ball where ever you liked but all the pins were set at the front of the greens. The greens themselves seemed to be in very good condition. In fact the whole course was in good condition apart from the bunkers. Playing off the red tees meant a lot of the teeth of the course were removed. A couple of the par 3's were more like pitch and put holes and the water you'd normally have to drive over on some of the holes was taken out of play. I'm glad I played with someone who knew where they were going as it wasn't the easiest course to navigate around. It's not what you'd call hilly although some of the fairways are quite narrow in places and slope right to left or left to right so you need to think where you're going to land the ball.
I'd not pay the normal price of £40 week day - certainly don't think it's worth that (but the reduced price was ok so I'll review based on that price) and like I say I'd advise ringing before hand to find out what tees are being used and what type of trolley are allowed on the day you go. However,it was a pleasant way to spend a sunny March day but I doubt I'll be going back.Club Facilities and Services
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Herons Reach | Red | 71 | 70 | 5289 |  Add Round | |
| Herons Reach | yellow new | 71 | 68 | 5848 | Add Round | |
| Herons Reach | white | 72 | 68 | 6266 | Add Round | |
| Herons Reach | Blue | 72 | 72 | 6628 | Add Round | |
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