Hesketh Golf Club Reviews & Information

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58 ratings & 49 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 462 out of 2170.

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What the club says: Established in 1885, The Hesketh is the oldest club in Southport and is regularly chosen for Final Qualifying when The Open arrives across town at Royal Birkdale. Part links and part parkland, the distinctive challenge of the course is that half of the holes meander through tall sand dunes, while the other half border the Ribble estuary. Some of the best holes lie between the sandhills and the clubhouse, particularly the 18th, an impressive, lengthy finishing hole.

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Reviewed Jan 2 2021 by Chipping Norton - rated 2 out of 5

Much better around

The course is ok, but it thinks that it is in the same league as other local courses such as Birkdale. The 17th hole is an abomination, maybe time for a new green keeping team. The club house is the best part of this place. Lovely building but in need of some modernisation. The paths around the course also resemble the roads of an Uzbekistan Village, don’t fall down the pot holes.

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Reviewed Oct 27 2020 by john barclay - rated 1 out of 5

Very bland boring course except for 7 links holes. Definitely not worth £80, maybe £20 at best.
Do not book as part of a package with the ther local courses, as you will be very disappointed.
Rubbish practice facikities. I play of 13.

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Reviewed Jul 28 2020 by Graeme P - rated 5 out of 5

fantastic golf course would recommend it .has excellent facilities and help full staff to provide a great day out

(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 112 Handicap: 26.8)

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Reviewed Jul 19 2020 by Stephen M - rated 4 out of 5

Nice track

Descent course this enjoyable round , good challenge got to keep the ball in play.

Greens where quick and true .

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 16.9)

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Reviewed Aug 17 2019 by John - rated 5 out of 5

Played the course recently and it was excellent. The hospitality and welcome was second to none. The bacon barm before play was delicious.
Will be returning as soon as possible!

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Reviewed Aug 16 2019 by Piers W - rated 5 out of 5

Quality on the golf coast

Well as ever Hesketh didn?t disappoint. I?ve played here a few times but not since the reshaped 17th fairway which is still work in progress and could do with some signage for newcomers to the course as in distance and direction. I do believe it will overtime become a fantastic feature of what is a deceptively challenging course. The greens were in perfect condition as they always are and be advised you need to be accurate when driving off the tees and on some holes it?s advisable not to be too greedy as it will suck you into all sorts of trouble. I absolutely love this course in my back yard and is up their with Hillside, S&A etc. Make a point of seeking this fantastic gem out.

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Reviewed May 30 2019 by Steve W - rated 3 out of 5

Enjoyable links/parkland layout. In overall good condition. 14th and 15th lovely pair of holes. Greens were very good in mid May. Condition of some fairways average still recovering from last summer. Grass driving range is a bonus.

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 78 Handicap: 10.1)

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Reviewed May 26 2019 by Andrew K - rated 5 out of 5

One of the best

Played with a Society and it?s fair to say that Hesketh GC is a level above courses that I have played previously.
I didn?t play particularly well but enjoyed every single hole & will definitely visit again.

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Reviewed Mar 27 2019 by Alan U - rated 4 out of 5

Great course

Considering we played at end of march and the weather has been very wet for a few weeks leading up to it, the course has stood up to it unbelievably. Very challenging in places and accuracy over distance takes priority. Well worth a visit.

(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 95 Handicap: 18.5)

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Reviewed Mar 27 2019 by Andrew H - rated 4 out of 5

Great course. Lovely greens fairways and well kept. Nice clubhouse and very reasonable for the price

(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.5)

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Reviewed Nov 16 2018 by William Y - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Sep 10 2018 by Chris P - rated 2 out of 5

Very Average

There are a couple of great holes on this layout, but way too many average holes that means it does not represent good value. The greens were very good but the fairways were a bit messy.

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 87 Handicap: 7.6)

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Reviewed Aug 23 2018 by Gordon N - rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant course

Another Southport gem with fabulous holes

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Reviewed Jun 30 2018 by Chris B - rated 5 out of 5

Nice course, worth playing

Second time playing Hesketh this time in much better conditions, hot sunny weather with a little bit of a breeze. Friendly welcome in clubhouse and pro shop. Course looking a bit scorched by recent hot weather giving plenty of roll on the fairways. Greens excellent, nice true roll. Temporary holes 17th & 18th in play due to redesigning so not as tough of a finish as before as now a par 3 & 4 instead of 2 par 5s. Good flat walking around but long. Will return for sure.

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 76 Handicap: 4.9)

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Reviewed Apr 28 2018 by Barrie M - rated 5 out of 5

Definitely a challenge

My Home track. Certain holes give you plenty to think about!!
Greens are very fast indeed.

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 22)

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Reviewed Dec 28 2017 by Mark S - rated 5 out of 5

Superb course and great condition for time of year

Took advantage of a Winter offer. £30 for round followed by soup and sandwich. Course was in great nick, last 2 holes closed for development but rest looking great.

(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 103 Handicap: 28)

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Reviewed Nov 30 2017 by David E - rated 4 out of 5

Lovely Hesketh

Always in great condition whatever time of year. Very friendly staff and nice food.

(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.7)

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Reviewed Nov 25 2017 by Chris D - rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Played the end of Sept and a great course, very different in parts. Parkland for the first part then gently moves into links type territory. Some fantastic holes, loads a variation, superb greens, loved it :-)

(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.4)

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Reviewed Nov 16 2017 by David L - rated 4 out of 5

top course gotta play

superb deal £30 winter offer. course amazing condition speed of greens were unreal gotta play it in the summer now
word of advice don't get behind a pga pro am comp 4hrs 30 later oops

(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 10.4)

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Reviewed Jun 15 2017 by Tim M - rated 4 out of 5

Very Good test of golf

Really great, lots of different holes. Green true and fair but not easy

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