Forest Hill Golf Club
3.7
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Forest Hill Golf Club, Leicestershire is an 18 hole, par 73 (6490 yard), private, parkland golf course.
18 holes | Par 73 | 6490 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Markfield Lane, Botcheston, Leicestershire, LE9 9FH United Kingdom
Tel: 01455 824800
Golf Pro: Martin Brutnall | Tel: 1455 824 800 option 1 or ext 107
Website: http://www.foresthillgolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Bar
Dining
Function Room
7 day Membership 2016 £699.00
5 day Membership 2016 - £499.00
other membership options available
twilight from 16.00hrs @ £11.00
Midweek Guide: £20.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £20.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.73
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 119 reviews)
5 star
35
4 star
46
3 star
25
2 star
9
1 star
4
HIGHLY RATED
93%
would play again or recommend
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Stuart Ellison rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 8 2024
Municipal course, premium price
Judging by their membership fees and comparing them to other local courses that are of a premium quality, you’d expect FHGC to be another premium Leicestershire course. Not soRecently cut rough left in clumps off the fairways, making it nigh on impossible to find an errant shot
The greens are ridiculously pony- there are municipal courses you can play on that have less weeds on them
I’ve never seen weeds/grass growing out of the middle of bunkers before in my life, but you can see them here!
Lack of sand in the bunkers is shocking too
Pace of play- being stuck behind a 5 ball who can’t hack it more than 30 yards a time
We all know FH have lost members by the 100s due to all the above and the ridiculous increase in member fees. This has paved a way for newer golders to join, and because Forest Hill are desperate to up the membership numbers, they’re accepting anyone of every standard
This review may sound quite snobby, but it really was appalling. The club have set the prices, so my expectations were set to match those prices. If you don’t agree with the fact golfers should be better than hitting the ball 30 yards every time, then you can still have an etiquette. However…
Don’t worry about tucking your T-shirt in, don’t worry about taking your electric trolley over the red tees. Don’t worry about playing slow and not letting players through. Don’t worry about repairing your pitch marks
It’s such a shame, the course is challenging, and more picturesque than the courses it wants to compete against. It just fails miserably in everything else.
After walking off on 13, we requested a refund which was rejected. We in turn rejected their offer of a free 9 hole voucher because we’ll never come back here again.
Time for the owners to concentrate on rescuing the golf club instead of prioritising the overpriced driving range.
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Greg H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 10 2016
Great course but as this was the first time playing a championship course in hellish wind and rain, it kinda spoilt the fun. In summertime, this course would be a must play in my book.
(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 114 Handicap: )
(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 114 Handicap: )
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Ben C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 8 2024
Green keepers on strike?
The course is a great course layout wise but it's been left to ruin. The rough is nearly knee height and has the grass they've previously cut everywhere. The fairways are absolutely shocking and the bunkers are full of weeds. There?s no water in the bell cleaners and the greens are patchy. DO NOT spend money here.Reviewer Rating
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Chris T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2022
Excellent
A fantastic golf course with great facilities and friendly staff would recommend to everyone ??Reviewer Rating
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Liam G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2021
Poor condition
Fairways were at time indistinguishable from the rough. Other than that played ok. Greens were in good condition.(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 51 Handicap: )
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Malcolm B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 13 2018
Well worth a visit
Course in excellent condition for time of year, greens perfect. Hit it straight good score. 2 par 4's, second shot over water. Definitely return.Reviewer Rating
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Chris B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2016
Course was good and well layed out. Unfortunately it was very wet and boggy in places - not sure on the drainage?
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 104 Handicap: 22.1)
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Robert W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 17 2015
Good course enjoyed my round. Would play again
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 99 Handicap: 19.8)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 99 Handicap: 19.8)
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Bob J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2014
Great course, very busy on Good Friday. Greens being worked on as time of year, but could have done with knowing at time of booking.
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 109 Handicap: 20.5)
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 109 Handicap: 20.5)
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Dave Whitwick rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 28 2014
Played for the first time as a visitor, with other non members in a four ball. Course quite wet after a wet week but very playable with some placing. Nice layout with a proper mixture of long and short holes. Quite undulating but certainly not a slog. Nice use of water hazards without over doing it. Greens exceptional for time of year with true rolling of the ball giving confidence with putting. I would imagine that they would be very slick at the hight of a dry summer. The winter mats ok but could be better. Rakes in every bunker and having ball cleaning facilities at every tee would be nice touches but overall I rate this a one of the best courses I have ever played and great value for £ 15. The off course facilities looked to be very tidy with a nice club house & patio etc. Well stocked store and good practise facilities. All in all giving the appearance of being a very professional set up.
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Jordan K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2013
Excellent course with some very nice looking holes.
Considering the amount of rain overnight the greens were firm and not much standing water around the course.
Nice bar/resteraunt
Only negative is that we struggled to find the next tee due to lack of/poorly placed signs around the course.
Overall, I'd be happy to recommend to anyone of any handicap.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 97 Handicap: 13.9)
Considering the amount of rain overnight the greens were firm and not much standing water around the course.
Nice bar/resteraunt
Only negative is that we struggled to find the next tee due to lack of/poorly placed signs around the course.
Overall, I'd be happy to recommend to anyone of any handicap.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 97 Handicap: 13.9)
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Yorkshire rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2023
Poor greens
The shop is well stocked and the young chap in there was very polite and helpful.Whilst we’ve had a lot of rain recently the course generally was mostly dry. The greens however were a joke. What ever possessed the green staff to think driving across them to feed them after all the recent rain leaving deepntyre tracks is bemusing!
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Howard C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2023
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Christoher S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2023
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2023
The course is in great condition, with a challenging but fair layout. The greens are well-kept and the clubhouse and pro shop are excellent. The course drains really well and is almost always open. Overall, it's an excellent value for money.
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