Gathurst Golf Club Reviews & Information

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54 ratings & 38 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 1697 out of 2170.

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What the club says: An 18 hole parkland course with a variation of hole designs to challenge golfers of all abilities. The course has memorable views and in particular when playing down to the green on the second hole where the verdant and pituresque backdrop is a sight to behold on any day.

Although the 15th, 16th and 18th holes run adjacent to the M6 motorway, its presence is hardly noticeable once you have left the 14th Green where it comes into view for the first and last time. The 14th green at Gathurst can be seen to the left of the M6 motorway when travelling north and around a mile from and approaching junction 27.

The 18th Hole is a long par 4, even longer in wet conditions, and a good second shot will land you on the green situated in front of the clubhouse and patio where afterwards, you can have a relaxing drink, either on the patio or in the friendly atmosphere of the bar.

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Reviewed Oct 16 2020 by Neil L - rated 4 out of 5

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(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 97 Handicap: 26)

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Reviewed Oct 2 2020 by Andy W - rated 4 out of 5

Good Course

A course that uses its contours well, taking advantage of its slopes & hollows.
It's in fantastic condition & the greens are fast & true.
The first is a fairly gentle start, but then the 2nd is a cracking downhill par 4. It arguably gets a little repetitive as you play around the practice area in the middle of the course, but that's being very picky.
I loved the 15th towards the motorway, it's a really nice hole.
The guy in the shop was brilliant & talked through almost every hole & where to go before we teed off which was brilliant.
Definitely worth a visit

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Reviewed Aug 14 2020 by Alan U - rated 3 out of 5

Suffering a little

I really like the layout of the course and in perfect conditions it would be great. Greens seemed to be suffering with the heavy storms recently as they were slow and bobbly. Nice course tho

(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 14.7)

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Reviewed Aug 5 2020 by James N - rated 3 out of 5

Course was in decent condition although pretty wet. Was quite slow due to ladies comp.

(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.8)

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Reviewed Jul 8 2020 by Chris B - rated 5 out of 5

Nice course, worth playing

Played Gathurst for first time in an open event. Well organised. Friendly welcome all round. Great breakfast. Good practice facilities. Course in great condition, greens firm and true. Some nice holes, a couple of water hazards in play especially on par 3 17th. A few ups and downs but quite easy on the feet. Will return for sure.

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 77 Handicap: 5.2)

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Reviewed Jun 30 2020 by Tony M - rated 5 out of 5

Great courae

Went to Gathurst on an overcast drizzly day and got a little bit wet but the course was in superb condition. The fairways and the greens were as good as you get. Due to the torrential rain in the previous couple of days there was some water in the bunkers but hey the rules cover that. Played here a few times over the last 10 years and it?s always in great condition.

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Reviewed Jan 2 2020 by Graham W - rated 4 out of 5

Excellent course considering the weather of late. Very well set out and challenging. Very welcoming guy in the shop. Course is well worth a visit by non members.

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Reviewed Sep 18 2019 by Ian S - rated 5 out of 5

Great course and layout, some testing holes. A little wet in places but on the whole great! Friendly staff in pro shop and clubhouse

(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 85 Handicap: 16.1)

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Reviewed Sep 16 2019 by Lee S - rated 2 out of 5

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Reviewed Jul 20 2019 by David E - rated 3 out of 5

well worth a visit

Well maintained course with good variety of holes. Don't go near the pond on the right with your first tee shot, the Canada geese have made a 50 yd toilet area. Once past that the course is fine with a number of tricky holes with slopes and penalising lateral ditches along quite a few holes. Greens are of reasonable size. Clubhouse was good and post match meal was ok.

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Reviewed Jul 6 2019 by Lee D - rated 2 out of 5

Bitter Sweet!!!

I would like to start by saying the course and the gentleman in the pro shop were absolutely spot on. However, once our round had finished and we went to purchase a drink from the clubhouse we were approached by a member of the course who asked us what we thought of the course (very friendly) only for him to follow it up with "just a couple of things lads"..... He then proceeded to tell me I weren't allowed to wear my cap indoors (even though I was going back outside with my drink), and also that "a few members" had complained that our golf shirts were not tucked in. I do not understand the attitudes of members like this at golf courses I actually had to look around to see were I was at the time and yes it was Gathurst in Wigan and not Muirfield or St Andrews. I can honestly say if every course I visited had members like this I would happily sell my clubs and not play golf ever again! So much for growing the game and all that. Such a shame.

I must again reiterate that the gent in the pro shop was first class, even after we had told him about our experience.

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 18.4)

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Reviewed Apr 2 2019 by David E - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Mar 24 2019 by Martin W - rated 4 out of 5

Fabulous Views

Great Course North of Bury - some lovely holes enjoying fantastic panaramic views. Greens had recently been tined so should be great in another couple of weeks - great value for money. PS. All the putts run towards Bury !!

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Reviewed Nov 25 2018 by Andrew H - rated 4 out of 5

Good coirse

Really nice course . Wet due to it being mid November but greens were excellent and fast. Some really nice holes and well worth playing

(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.1)

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Reviewed Nov 17 2018 by David B - rated 4 out of 5

in excellent condition for winter

Interesting Course the outward and inward halves very different in terms of length and types of holes. Fairways holding up well for late November, and the greens in particular in excellent condition. Tee off mats, which is no problem.

(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 106 Handicap: 24.8)

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Reviewed Sep 18 2018 by Robert W - rated 4 out of 5

Well worth the visit

Greens in great condition accuracy of the tee is a must plenty of hazards to catch you out

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Reviewed Aug 14 2018 by Andrew K - rated 4 out of 5

1st sub 100 round

An excellent course quite tight and a good challenge.But I would say that after hitting my first ever sub 100 round!But seriously it really is worth a visit.

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Reviewed Jul 30 2018 by Dan A - rated 5 out of 5

The best in the North West

Super course and facility at Gathurst. Always kept immaculate and is really fun to play.

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Reviewed Jul 23 2018 by Frank D - rated 4 out of 5

Great course even in the rain , not too challenging . Only negative buggy broke down !,

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Reviewed Apr 16 2018 by Alan W - rated 3 out of 5

course was wet, & 2 greens were on temporary
But overall the course was good value for Money, & as the Summer progresses this course will be very good

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 13.5)

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