Dean Wood Golf Club
Course Information
Dean Wood Golf Club, Lancashire is an 18 hole, par 71 (6148 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by James Braid in 1922.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6148 yards | Private | Parkland
Dean Wood Golf Club Information
Address: Lafford Lane, Upholland, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 0QZ United Kingdom
Tel: 01695 622219
Golf Pro: Dave Clarke | Tel: 01695 627480
Website: https://www.deanwoodgolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Dean Wood Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £32.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £35.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Dean Wood | White | 71 | 70 [135] | 6091 | ||
| Dean Wood | Yellow | 71 | 69 [134] | 5809 | ||
| Dean Wood | Red | 71 | 71 [128] | 5236 | ||
Dean Wood Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.07
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 66 reviews)
5 star
21
4 star
33
3 star
12
2 star
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HIGHLY RATED
100%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The first nine holes, or new nine to the older members, was designed by the renowned golf course architect and 5 times Open Champion James Braid and lies north of the Clubhouse. It is situated on tree lined parkland surrounded by Dean Wood, presenting a gentle but pleasant introduction to the back nine. The second nine, which are the original nine holes presents a totally different challenge, demanding a high degree of accuracy and good shot making, with each hole consisting of sloping fairways and small undulating greens.
Out of bounds to the right on the first nine and left on the back nine, is a constant threat to the wayward golfer. Don't let this deter you, playing golf at Dean Wood is a challenge, but you will also be rewarded with some of the finest views of East Lancashire.
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David Q rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2025
Held our society day great venue and great course very friendly. Back 9 more testing and hiilly . We will definitely be back.
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Stephen G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2022
Love the course
Never fails to impress with the conditio.n.Reviewer Rating
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David L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 6 2022
Dry dry dry
Little gem of a course a must visit back 9 quite undulating some great characterReviewer Rating
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Chris G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2022
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 10 2021
Good greens
I found a great variety of holes and good greens at Dean Wood.Reviewer Rating
John P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2021
The front 9 holes let the course down and that you have to give way on the tee at several holes. The course was not full but we did have to wait on a several holes.
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 20.2)
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 20.2)
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James N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2021
Course in pretty good condition. Greens were quite slow and varied in pace. Always a good course for a round of golf.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 13.2)
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 13.2)
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Stephen T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2021
Worth a try
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James N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2020
Course was a bit wet after all the rain we've had, but stood up very well. Greens ran very true and still quite quick.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.5)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.5)
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Chris G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2019
Exceptional.
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Ian S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2019
Great course in great condition! Fast well kept greens, lush fairways, nice freindly clubhouse and staff
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.3)
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.3)
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Michael C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 15 2018
hidden gem
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Chris B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2018
Nice course, worth playing
Played Dean Wood on one of their open days, great value. Friendly welcome in pro shop and clubhouse. The course is quite impressive with some visually stunning holes from elevated tees. Some tricky par 3s especially 15th and 16th. Good layout with variety of holes. A little up and down in places but not exhaustive. Greens true and good speed. Will be back next year for sure.(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 5.2)
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Marc B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2018
Wow
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Gerald H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2018
Clatters Memorial
Sad day but great turnout and good company on a good course to recognise Clatters(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 12.4)
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Neil T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2018
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James N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2018
Hadn't played here in a few years. still a lovely course, with two contrasting 9's. Great condition for the time of year and given the weather. some very small greens on the back 9 which is a big test.
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.3)
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.3)
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Gerald H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2017
Very pleasant course in good condition the back 9 is far more picturesque and challenging than the front 9.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 11.7)
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 11.7)
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Jonathan C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2017
A classic James Braid Layout
You cant go wrong chosing to play a James Braid design course. Great design, a little hilly in places. Very friendly and welcoming.(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.7)
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Manchester rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2017
Played Deanwood in the open today, clubhouse was great everything you need and staff friendly and welcoming, the guy organising it was helpful and did a great job today. Course condition good a few patches here and there but fairways and tees in very good condition for this time of year. First 9 flat with room for error although out of bounds come into play on a few holes the course is quite open and managed to swerve out of bounds by playing to the opposite side of the hazard, back 9 the course is completely different some tough tee positions and tight fairways with a couple of blind holes, some greens are small table top type and tough to hit it's a real test of your course managent and accuracy off the tee is a must, really good day and definitely would play again handicap 16 score 75 
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David P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2017
A great in land course with a challenge for all golfers and excellent greens.
A warm welcome to all and a picturesque hidden gem by James Braid over 90 years ago.
Quite tight in areas making shot shaping and course planning imperative.
Front 9 is flat but the back 9 is more raised tees and greens making it a course of 2 halves.
Make your score on the front 9 and keep hold of it on the back 9. Excellent day out.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.4)
A warm welcome to all and a picturesque hidden gem by James Braid over 90 years ago.
Quite tight in areas making shot shaping and course planning imperative.
Front 9 is flat but the back 9 is more raised tees and greens making it a course of 2 halves.
Make your score on the front 9 and keep hold of it on the back 9. Excellent day out.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.4)
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David P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2016
A hidden gem of a parkland course in nice surroundings and kept in great condition.
The greens were as good as I have seen anywhere this year, even now in October.
A true and fair test of golf for all. The front 9 is relatively flat and you can make a score to keep hold of on the back 9 which is very picturesque with some raised tees and inviting greens.
Can't wait to play it again. a warm welcome in the clubhouse is given by all who are properly dressed golfers. Five star Excellent Food and beverage.
The greens were as good as I have seen anywhere this year, even now in October.
A true and fair test of golf for all. The front 9 is relatively flat and you can make a score to keep hold of on the back 9 which is very picturesque with some raised tees and inviting greens.
Can't wait to play it again. a warm welcome in the clubhouse is given by all who are properly dressed golfers. Five star Excellent Food and beverage.
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Michael C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2016
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Ian S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2016
Nice courses tough rough! Great greens! Will be playing here again
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.4)
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.4)
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Christopher L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2016
First 9 was much more enjoyable, difficult back 9 with lots of tough hills to contend with. Still has winter tees in March but greens played well and overall a good round of golf.
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 107 Handicap: 21.5)
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 107 Handicap: 21.5)
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Michael C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2015
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Andy H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2015
Course in excellent condition greens running fast
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 110 Handicap: 27.9)
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 110 Handicap: 27.9)
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Nick S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2015
Well presented and kept course. The front 9 are relatively flat and fairly narrow, good straight shots are essential. The back 9 are rolling hill wit wide fairways and greens protected by steep bunkers. Good atmosphere around the course and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: 0)
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: 0)
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Stuart O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2015
Very welcoming club. The course was in good condition with a great back nine
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.4)
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.4)
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 15 2015
Played Dean Wood for first time as part of society group, overall very impressed with the set up. Good practice facilities, nice clubhouse, friendly welcome all round. Our society was well looked after and catered for. Course in good condition, greens in the morning a bit slow but had been cut and "ironed" for afternoon round so quickened up somewhat. Front nine quite open and fairly easy on the feet, back nine completed contrast, quirky with some very good holes. Par 3 10th good opener to the back nine. A couple more tough par 3s. Good closing holes with driveable par 4 17th and finishing on dogleg par 5. Overall great day, would recommend anyone to give it a go, will hopefully return some time for sure.
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.7)
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.7)
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Dean Wood Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Dean Wood Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Dean Wood Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Dean Wood Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Dean Wood Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Dean Wood Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Dean Wood Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Dean Wood Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Dean Wood Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Dean Wood Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Dean Wood Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Dean Wood Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Dean Wood Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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