Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club
Course Information
Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club, West Midlands is an 18 hole, par 69 (5784 yard), public, parkland golf course established in 1926
18 holes | Par 69 | 5784 yards | Public | Parkland
Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Alcester Road South, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4ER United Kingdom
Tel: 0121 444 3584
Golf Pro: Steve Ellis
Website: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cmwlc
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Cocks Moors Woods Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
2.94
AVERAGE RATING 3.3
(based on 192 reviews)
5 star
15
4 star
74
3 star
73
2 star
17
1 star
13
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What the club says: Opened in 1926, this undulating woodland course can punish the wayward shot. This course can either leave you happy and contented or frustrated to the point of storing your clubs. Finding the fairway is an absolute must as there are many meandering streams around the course. The 1st is one of the holes that requires great care. On an elevated tee the brave can attempt to clear the stream with a wood leaving a small chip onto the green. For most you have to judge the wind and slope before you swing anything from a 5 to a 9 iron. The 12th hole rewards the bold with a good birdie or eagle opportunity - but beware - a stray drive out of bounds and you'll be lucky to avoid dropping a shot.
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Kevin S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2025
Much Improved
The course has much improved now most of the rough has been cut back. The greens are being treated so don't expect immaculate greens for at least a month or so.Reviewer Rating
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Dave rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2025
Great Improvement
After the terrible state of the golf course both in 2023 and 24 after many years we stopped our membership and joined another club. We played it 18th March to have a look (11 holes) and it is 300% plus better and it is only mid March! Enormous improvements have been made already and it can only get better with the spring dryer weather. The rough has been cut down where you can actually find your ball.The fairways are a lot shorter (last year you would lose your ball on the fairway) and the ball actually had some run on it. There is fresh sand in the bunkers and although the greens do require some treatment they are a lot shorter and faster.The people involved has made a great effort to get the course back to where it should be and they need praising. Yes more can be done but as we love this course we are going to rejoin our membership for the new season.
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Show moreTeam Golfshake rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 19 2024
Overall, I was so impressed by the course. I had not played it for over 12 years and ahead of my round I struggled to remember many of the holes from my distant memory. But this is a course I will not be forgetting soon. I do think any golfer in the Midlands needs to test their skills on this course.
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Patrick H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2024
Rugged course, challenging and cheap
Like to play this one occasionally because it's cheap and challenging. Not always in the best of condition, very rugged but no complaints. Some of the greens were in good condition but unfortunately some have been vandalised. Not the golf course management fault of course, so please support CocksMoor Woods.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreSteve M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2024
Lovely course, potential for improvement
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Ash Williams rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2024
I like to play different courses around Birmingham and have not played at Cocksmore for a few years now. It was always deemed to be the best municiple course around. Well back then maybe. What a disgrace the worse course I have played in years and we are the height of the summer. The course is like a farmers field, greens awful, bunkers well - grass and weeds growing and rock hard. Rough so overgrown they won't get a mower through it and don't look for your ball! What are the owners and groundsmen doing!! NO PRIDE. They should be letting you play for nothing not charge you. Shame really it was always so good and the clubhouse staff so friendly. The day I played I did not see any groundsmen and it was midweek. I will not be returning for a long time. I scored 1 out of 10 for most because I could not score 0
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Show moreRichard B rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2024
Terrible course
Absolutly shocking course, not maintained at all, fairways are like 1st cut of rough, rough has bot veen cut at all its up to your shins so if you have missed the so called fairway its a lost ball, grass on greens are way to long so putts have to be whacked, grass is way to long on tees, and bunkers might aswell be concrete as bot maintained at all there either rock hard or there is grass and moss growing in alot of them, And they have the verve to charge £25 for a round, you can get cheaper at a well kept private courseReviewer Rating
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Murtaza Jodiyawalla rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2024
Forest Golf
Green keepers should be fired. It’s not a golf course but a forest with a golf course on it. Cut the grass back.Reviewer Rating
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Chris R rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2024
Used to be a great course
Not maintained how it used to be. It might due to the heavy rain we had through the winter but if the condition stays like that I won't be playing there again anytime soon...!!!Reviewer Rating
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Show moreDerek rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2023
Been playing here since 1973. Was great then. With all the changes has gone down ever since. Apparently in the 60s three holes were over a road. Anyone know where they managed to put in 3 new holes ?
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Show moreDavid Cooper rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2023
Cocks moors woods
Returned to play a game of golf today 8th July after weeks of neglect of the course in the past I actually enjoyed today's game. The course has now finally been sorted out. The fairways are short as well as the rough so you don't lose any balls on the fairway anymore. I will definitely return to play again in the near future.Reviewer Rating
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Dom B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2023
A good test of golf at a good price. Fairways cut and continuing works creating better conditions. Greens need tlc but improvements are being made. Pro shop staff very helpful. Will return.
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Show moreStuart P rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
A good challenging course which, sadly, is now in poor condition. The greens are good but the fairways badly need cutting and if your ball rolls 6" off the fairway, don't bother looking for it as the grass is so long.
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Colin R rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2023
Terrible
Definitely worse course i have ever played. Fairways terrible. Not cut for weeks. Rough was impossible to get out of. Also lost so many balls!Reviewer Rating
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Show morerich. Birmingham rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2023
Don’t bother, go to the range instead
Course conditions are always poor, or rather, they have been everytime I’ve ever played there.Last time being yesterday where the fairway was indistinguishable from the rough - I lost a ball on the fairway!!
Greens are like a weeks worth of stubble, play every putt as a straight putt.
It’s almost like a park that the park ranger has a passing interest in golf, as opposed to an actual golf course.
But I guess that’s why they charge £14/15 because anything more than that would be armed robbery.
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Show moreEJG. West Midlands rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2023
Played 15May 2023 course in appalling condition. Greens OK, Fairways and Tees looked like they hadn’t been cut in weeks. The fact that I lost a ball in the fairway says it all. First cut of rough was six inches deep, rough looked like a jungle. I played the first nine in 41 so didn’t play badly but still lost 4 balls. Course badly neglected, how they can charge what they do for this mess is beyond me.
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Show moreJunior M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 15 2023
Terrible! Apart from the greens, the course looked like it hadn't been maintained for months! Tees, Fairways, Bunkers and Rough were nearly unplayable! Being able to lose a ball on the Fairway says all you need to know! Weeds everywhere and the odd topless random guy, hitting balls towards you and actually asking you if you were playing the right ball topped it off.
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Show moreSamuel R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2022
Dry fairways...
Good evening to play. Fairways are in good condition. Grass on some greens is a bit long. Got extra length on drives because of the dry fairways.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAbu N rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 28 2022
Great course in the heart of Birmingham
CMW is a really interesting mature course and has been improved greatly over the last couple of years. The front 9 is marginally harder than the back but there is good variety throughout. Matt and Steve are friendly, helpful and always ready to engage, it is a pleasure to interact with them. A couple of minor gripes, the bunkers are poor and need some work and MyTime should really invest in some better fences to keep the idiots who 'play for free' off the course. Overall, CMW is an excellent course to playReviewer Rating
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Show moreDanflaf rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2022
Challenging course well maintained.A bit hilly but enjoyable some nicely laid out holes.\ Very Friendly polite staff.\Will definitely play here again.
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Show moreStuart P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2021
Almost a really good course.
Played in Sept 2021 and really enjoyed it apart from the bunkers. They are in a shocking state with weeds, grass and flowers growing in them. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition and some holes are a challenge, but the course is let down horribly by the bunkers. It staggers us that green keepers are happy to see them in the state they are in.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 19.7)
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Show moreSteven M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
Not value for money
Needs more maintenance bunkers full of weeds and unplayable general upkeep poor for price payedReviewer Rating
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Show moreSteven M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2020
Not value for money
Needs more maintenance bunkers full of weeds and unplayable general upkeep poor for price payedReviewer Rating
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Andrew M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2020
Municipal Course. Potential Though
Played this course today. It is an 18 hole municipal. To be fair it is a good course. Some dangerous holes if you dont hit them straight off the tee. Really enjoyed it but what lets it down badly are the greens, Some are quite horrendous and others are lovely. Really strange the difference from one hole to the other with the greens. pro shop stacked really well and they have some great stuff both brand new and used. Recommend it though as if the greens were better then this would be a lovely municipal.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.4)
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Show moreCharles S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2020
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Show moreCharles S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2020
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Show moreMark A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2020
Decent value for money
Decent value for money, fairways are very good condition, however the greens and bunkers are shocking. Overall OK for the price but the badly maintained greens can wreck a scoreReviewer Rating
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Show moreMichael J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2020
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Show moreLee S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2020
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Show moreJamie G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2020
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Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a clubhouse at this venue.
Is there a golf pro shop at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Cocks Moors Woods Golf Club for further details.
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