Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex
Price Guide: ££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex, Leicestershire is a 9 hole, par 60 (3758 yard), public, parkland golf course, established in 1982.
Contact Information
Corby Road, Cottingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8XJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01536 403119 | Fax: 01536 406942Website: http://www.blackthornwoodgc.co.uk/
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: ££* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 9 holes | Par 68 | 3758 yards | Public | Parkland
Facilities: Driving range, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, golf course.
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Blackthorn Wood | Yellow | 60 | 60 | 3758 | ||
| Blackthorn Wood | YELLOW | 30 | 60 | 1879 | ||
Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
3.54
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3.54
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Breakdown Averages
3.56 ... Overall Rating
3.47 ... The Course
3.43 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.81 ... VFM
3.56 ... Overall Rating
3.47 ... The Course
3.43 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.81 ... VFM
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
50 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 1719 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Our 9 Hole Golf Course is a 1879 yard parkland type course which overlooks the beautiful Welland Valley.
The course consists of six par three holes and three par four holes which may sound short or unorthordox to the purist, but we can assure you with the tight fairways and target greens it makes for an interesting round of golfer for a player of any experience.
What Golfshake says:
Most Helpful Review
Played well, enjoyed it, only a 9 hole course and great fun can get round pretty quick
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 21 Handicap: )
- Oct 10 2016
Golfshake Team Review
- Jun 2 2014
Golf Course Reviews for Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex
16 reviews for Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
Corby rated 3 out of 5 - May 31 2018
- May 31 2018Dissapointed
Watch for closing time we were putting out on the 16th green at 10 mins to 6 when we were approached by the green keeper who told us we had to leave as the course closed at 6pm it was a bright sunny day when I asked why as it states on the web site and the gate that it doesn't close till 9pm ha said that it has been closing at 6 for some time now. The times on the web site and on the gate should be changed if we had been informed about this when we paid the green fee's we would have left and went to Priors hall golf course witch close's at dusk, There were others behind us who were just as unhappy about this I for one wont be back.
Watch for closing time we were putting out on the 16th green at 10 mins to 6 when we were approached by the green keeper who told us we had to leave as the course closed at 6pm it was a bright sunny day when I asked why as it states on the web site and the gate that it doesn't close till 9pm ha said that it has been closing at 6 for some time now. The times on the web site and on the gate should be changed if we had been informed about this when we paid the green fee's we would have left and went to Priors hall golf course witch close's at dusk, There were others behind us who were just as unhappy about this I for one wont be back.
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Oct 14 2017
- Oct 14 2017Small but challenging.
A neat little course that challenges your short game, it is in really good condition at the moment. If you want 18 holes you go round twice for the same price as 9, which is really good value. The clubhouse has bar & restaurant sections, what was the shop now houses a golf simulator. It also has a proper range with about 30 spaces.
Well worth a visit.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 80 Handicap: 14.7)
A neat little course that challenges your short game, it is in really good condition at the moment. If you want 18 holes you go round twice for the same price as 9, which is really good value. The clubhouse has bar & restaurant sections, what was the shop now houses a golf simulator. It also has a proper range with about 30 spaces.
Well worth a visit.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 80 Handicap: 14.7)
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 3 2017
- Apr 3 2017Blackthorn Wood Golf Complex.
The course is quite challenging for a 9 hole course it has three par 4's and the rest are par
3's, conveniently placed bunkers and ponds mean you often have to lay up on par 4's, the
9th is on a plateau about 6 feet high, the clubhouse has a bar and other amenities and it is the same price whether you play 9 or 18 holes. It also has a full driving range.
The course is quite challenging for a 9 hole course it has three par 4's and the rest are par
3's, conveniently placed bunkers and ponds mean you often have to lay up on par 4's, the
9th is on a plateau about 6 feet high, the clubhouse has a bar and other amenities and it is the same price whether you play 9 or 18 holes. It also has a full driving range.
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Richard T rated 3 out of 5 - Oct 10 2016
- Oct 10 2016Played well, enjoyed it, only a 9 hole course and great fun can get round pretty quick
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 21 Handicap: )
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 21 Handicap: )
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Steven P rated 3 out of 5 - Sep 16 2016
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 17 2016
- Apr 17 2016(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 81 Handicap: 14.6)
The course was in good condition for the time of year and weather. The greens were quite fast and mostly green (not much straw colour).For anyone who has'nt played there, its a fairly short 9 hole course but its not easy, its quite narrow in places with challenging bunkers and ponds strategically placed. It has 3 par 4's and 6 par 3's. It is also good value because it cost the same for 18 holes (twice round) as it does for 9. There is a restaurant or snacks at the counter, a golf range and shop, all in all just about anything you would need. Also there is the Blackthorn Society, a friendly club that is always looking for new members.
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Cameron/corby rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 5 2016
- Apr 5 2016Love the course, always good and firm, the driving range is very good because it's always dry, whatever the weather, and I just love the shop
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Dec 29 2015
- Dec 29 2015(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 79 Handicap: 14) The course is usually in very good condition but because of all the rain we have been having it was very soft underfoot, some of the bunkers had a bit of water in but not all. With it being so soft you had to get your distances exact because there was no roll on, it was more difficult than it
usually is, still enjoyable though.
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Terry D rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 27 2015
- Jun 27 2015I've never seen the course looking better, the greens were brilliant, really fast. Fairways and greens were greener than than usual (no brown patches). All in all a course in top condition.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 74 Handicap: 14)
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 74 Handicap: 14)
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Kevin / Corby rated 1 out of 5 
- Apr 17 2015
- Apr 17 2015I am sorry but this is the worst course I have ever played for the following reasons......
The bunkers appear to contain industrial sand full of stones , one bunker hardly contained any sand at all, although the fairways are passable the same can not be said for the greens that resemble a beach not a golf green, I actually watched a youth tee off from one ! Etiquette does not seem to exist here with players playing across your fairway and playing shots from out of bounds, with Corby on the doorstep and for a similar price I will not be returning here.
The bunkers appear to contain industrial sand full of stones , one bunker hardly contained any sand at all, although the fairways are passable the same can not be said for the greens that resemble a beach not a golf green, I actually watched a youth tee off from one ! Etiquette does not seem to exist here with players playing across your fairway and playing shots from out of bounds, with Corby on the doorstep and for a similar price I will not be returning here.
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Mar 8 2015
- Mar 8 2015(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 78 Handicap: 13.1)
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Nick C rated 3 out of 5 - Jul 24 2014
- Jul 24 2014It's ok nothing special but enjoyable
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Golfshake Team ReviewSean W rated 3 out of 5 - May 26 2014
- May 26 2014Good course for short game improvements. Local to home which is in the Corby area.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 38 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 38 Handicap: )
Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - Dec 1 2013
- Dec 1 2013The course was soft [down to the time of year] but in good condition, narrow in places, challenging because of the location of hazards but well worth a visit to improve the short game.
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 83 Handicap: 12)
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 83 Handicap: 12)
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amy lewis rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 4 2013
- Jun 4 2013Cracking nic, great for the short game as often needed
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5 - May 20 2012
- May 20 2012The course was surprisingly firm considering the amount of rain we have endured lately, only two bunkers on the course had any water in, the greens and fairways were well kept, teeing from grass tees not winter ones. The course is quite challenging because its fairly narrow and the fourth fairway has just been cut narrower to make it even more difficult with the pond at just about driving distance as well.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 78 Handicap: 21.5)
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 78 Handicap: 21.5)
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Wayne A rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 13 2008
- Apr 13 2008A good course for your short game.
Excellent value for money at £9.75 for 18 holes at the weekend.
Greens & fairways in pretty good nick.
Excellent value for money at £9.75 for 18 holes at the weekend.
Greens & fairways in pretty good nick.
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