Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Course Information
Hill Valley Golf Club, Shropshire isa 36 hole club with the 18 hole Emerald Course and 18 hole, par 73 Sapphire Course. A resort, parkland golf course designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas in 1975.
36 holes | Par Emerald Course 73; Sapphire Course 66 | Emerald Course 6714; Sapphire Course 4801 yards | Resort | Parkland
About Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Golf Club Overview
Address: Terrick Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4JZ United Kingdom
Tel: 01948 663584
Golf Pro: A J Minshall
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Midweek Guide: Emerald £20.00 per round Sapphire £10.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: Emerald £25.00 per round Sapphire £15.00 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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Emerald Course | white | 73 | 73 [141] | 6630 | ||
| Emerald Course | Yellow | 73 | 72 [141] | 6288 | ||
| Emerald Course | red | 73 | 73 [131] | 5509 | ||
| Sapphire Course | White | 66 | 64 | 4801 | ||
| Sapphire Course | yellow | 66 | 66 | 4454 | ||
| Sapphire Course | red | 66 | 66 | 4145 | ||
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.64
AVERAGE RATING 4
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5 star
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Gary Clarke Blackpool rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 15 2014
“Annual Masters Sunday Driver Golf Trip”
Just returned from our second visit to Hill Valley on our now annual golf trip, as usual we played the short Sapphire course, on completion we checked in to the hotel.
We were greeted with the warmest of welcomes from the reception staff special thanks to Michelle, Nikki and Christine for their patience and excellent customer service.
The food was excellent as usual, everyone in our group complemented the quality of cuisine and the restaurant staff, again special thanks to Steph who attended to our table for the evening meal and the breakfast staff Debbie and the senior server ( I forgot his name), very professional and informative especially about the famous black pudding from the isle of Stornoway. which was excellent. Bar staff Annalisa and a special thanks to Ian for looking after us in the Masters bar, thanks for going that extra mile to make sure we were looked after on Sunday night watching Bubba win his second Masters.
Finally not forgetting the Pro shop staff Matt and Andrew for their exceptional service although we were only a small group of 12.
I can only thank you for your exceptional staff for their professionalism and whatever your training program is do not change it,
See you next April
The Clarke Party
Just returned from our second visit to Hill Valley on our now annual golf trip, as usual we played the short Sapphire course, on completion we checked in to the hotel.
We were greeted with the warmest of welcomes from the reception staff special thanks to Michelle, Nikki and Christine for their patience and excellent customer service.
The food was excellent as usual, everyone in our group complemented the quality of cuisine and the restaurant staff, again special thanks to Steph who attended to our table for the evening meal and the breakfast staff Debbie and the senior server ( I forgot his name), very professional and informative especially about the famous black pudding from the isle of Stornoway. which was excellent. Bar staff Annalisa and a special thanks to Ian for looking after us in the Masters bar, thanks for going that extra mile to make sure we were looked after on Sunday night watching Bubba win his second Masters.
Finally not forgetting the Pro shop staff Matt and Andrew for their exceptional service although we were only a small group of 12.
I can only thank you for your exceptional staff for their professionalism and whatever your training program is do not change it,
See you next April
The Clarke Party
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Mark B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2008
The price on the weekday of Friday, was only £10. The course was neat and tidy, the green were excellent and the fairways crisp. We added a golf buggy for £20 and with nobody in front and nobody behind as we tee off just before nine in the morning, it was bliss. Clean locker room a well stock pro shop, although staff were hardly bubbling over with smiles, maybe because we were going out and they were'nt but who knows. Very relaxing day.
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Steve R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2022
Very NIce Course
I had played this course a number of years ago, but it has changed quite a bit and the facilities are very good, plus the staff are very helpful. They have a hole fly over facility which you can download to your phone, however my wife and I have Android phones and it did not work on them and as a lot of the greens are protected by burns we came a cropper on quite a few of them, but still a most enjoyable round.Reviewer Rating
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Terry S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2021
Fantastic course worth visiting
The course itself is fantastic and worth visiting. The hotel is lovely and very suitable for your needs, clean and spacious. The food once arrived was nice but small portions. The pro shop and staff in there were brilliant and very accommodating. The biggest let down and very disappointingly so was the extreme slowness of the service of the hotel bar and catering staff. You could blame the current situation but it was appalling. Ruined the 4 day break for us.(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 113 Handicap: 18.8)
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Stefano S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2020
Lots of trees
One of the most challenging courses I have ever played. It's a par 73 with many trees and very tight off the tee so accuracy is very important. All bunkers were GUR due to the Corona situation . I suspect the bunkers if they had sand would have been difficult to play. There were quite a few and some very deep.Reviewer Rating
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Wayne P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2020
Excellent course
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Craig C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2017
Fabulous
What a beautiful course, fantastic fairways, super fast greens, friendly staff in the pro shop; my first time playing here and I absolutely loved it. I'm a high handicapper but I can hit the ball straight, which is required due to the tight fairways.We got a deal on tee off times, ?15 for the round, but even at the usual ?45, it would have been a great experience. The only thing that let it down was the practice range and putting facilities.
HCP: 28 (21 GolfShake), 111 scored
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Richard B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 21 2017
Played mid January 2017, for the time of year the course was in excellent condition and good value for money. £17 on Sat morning! Greens were good although there appears to be some repairs being made on the back 9 greens. Bunkers looked good, although didn't go in one so can't comment. Nice long course too, 5 par 5's is quite uncommon. Some good long holes, didn't take driver, wedge very often. Would strongly recommend. Score 30pts Handicap 17
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mr slater rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 23 2014
Arrived Aug 2014 to torrential rain first day then brightened up late afternoon ( my tee time ) course was boggy but greens were very playable as was the fairways excellent condition.. following day after rain all night i missed the rain yet again course great drainage system hardly any water on the greens... excellent course all round great package prices available.. food and drinks very expensive but packages inclusive reduce the costs.. brill staff and pro shop was very helpful...
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2014
Played this course a few times now as a yearly society venue. Returned again this March. Given the recent bad weather thought the Emerald course was in reasonable condition. All greens in play but a little bobbly. There had been some work on them, spiking etc and the Pro did apologize. Always good fun to play, some testing holes. Well worth a visit. Got to say however that the Sapphire course is now showing signs of wear and tear, sadly. The greens are very poor and in need of a lot of attention.
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Robert J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 9 2013
great course. greens in great condition for winter play
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 92 Handicap: 18.4)
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 92 Handicap: 18.4)
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David J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2012
Very good for a 2 night stay with three rounds of golf £ 150.00 cant be bad
(Round played: Apr 2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: 22.6)
(Round played: Apr 2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: 22.6)
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Michael G W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2011
Enjoyed Emerald on first day, very challenging course. Sapphire on second day, shorter, tighter, greens a bit patchy in places, but a real test, and not a long-hitters paradise
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Matt H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2011
Not my favourite course ever, but not the worst.Very hilly so if you dont have the legs you used to a buggy would be advised.
Nice mixture of holes.
I only played this course as I was staying in the area and to be fair if I was local again I would pay them a second visit.
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Adrian W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2011
Beautiful course but definitely not one for the faint hearted! Probably the hardest course I've played to date, I had a bad day on course anyway, but the wind today really made the course play 30-40yds longer per hole. That said, course was in great condition, even though they watered the 10th green right after we'd tee'd off.
Not one for high handicappers, our four ball was made up of 2 off 19, 1 off 24, and 1 off 26. 8 over won the day!
Not one for high handicappers, our four ball was made up of 2 off 19, 1 off 24, and 1 off 26. 8 over won the day!
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Peter G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 30 2010
two great golf courses both vey different in layout.
the sapphire course is the shorter of the two but is well protected with clever hazard placement and vert tricky undulating greens. Just hitting the green is not good enough round here you need to be accurate. the emerasld is a bit more open but as the name suggests it is very hilly so would recommend a buggy.
the sapphire course is the shorter of the two but is well protected with clever hazard placement and vert tricky undulating greens. Just hitting the green is not good enough round here you need to be accurate. the emerasld is a bit more open but as the name suggests it is very hilly so would recommend a buggy.
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Melvyn W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2010
Course and hotel exellent, went with large society had a great time, brilliant value for money £75 for 2 rounds BB& Evening meal
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Dave T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2010
Excellent venue. Got a very good deal for B & B and 2 rounds including free buggy.
Emerald course beautifully presented, greens very receptive. Lots of mature trees with golf ball magnets in them so had a lousy score. 2nd day played the Sapphire, shorter course but good fun with par 3's over water.
Golf buggies has GPS which is brilliant.
Hotel virtually new. Snack prices OK but drinks expensive.
Overall a brilliant place for a couple of days away.
Emerald course beautifully presented, greens very receptive. Lots of mature trees with golf ball magnets in them so had a lousy score. 2nd day played the Sapphire, shorter course but good fun with par 3's over water.
Golf buggies has GPS which is brilliant.
Hotel virtually new. Snack prices OK but drinks expensive.
Overall a brilliant place for a couple of days away.
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Aidan B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2009
The golf course was quite wet when I played here but it came through well. The greens were catching and holding the balls but were still quite quick and very true. There are some really great holes here, no simple short iron par 3's or easily reachable par 5's. You really have to play well to hit a good score. Also great closing hole on this one, I risked everything for par, thinking it would get me through, almost chipped in for birdie but in the end the par still left me 1 point short of qualifying for Turnberry.
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Jonathan D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2009
The shorter of the two Hill Valley courses is perhaps the most interesting with lots of good, undulating greens and well designed holes. Accuracy off the tee is imperative. As with the Emerald the bunkers and tees are in need of attention. We played in July and the greens and fairways were in very good condition.
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Tony D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2007
Course played long and the fairways are narrow in places but a good test for low and middle handicap players. Greens needed a trim but the weather hadn't been good for a few days.
My only crititism is the lack of hazards in the course planner.
Good value for money with a well stocked pro shop.
My only crititism is the lack of hazards in the course planner.
Good value for money with a well stocked pro shop.
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Terry S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 1 2026
Lack of attention to detail
The course and hotel suffers from a serious lack of attention to detail, which is a shame as the layout and facilities could be very good indeed. Both courses are a good test but lacked that care and upkeep it needed around the entire site. The hotel had very friendly and courteous staff, the food was excellent but again the rooms whilst were nice and spacious needed that further updating and checking of cleanliness before re-occupying. I appreciate everything has to come out of a budget but a few little things add up to a big thing. The one over riding disappointment for me was the all too frequent option policy now by the owners to make the entire venue card payment only. I find that not only annoying but totally unnecessary and should be re-addressed. The weather didn't help our visit and in certain areas of the courses there was clear evidence of heavy vehicular traffic on it, again not good. For all that said the weekend was enjoyable as best it could be, I wouldn't recommend apart from the height of the summer maybe and that would be the only time I might consider a re-visit. For the Sunday round, like most venues it was very busy and slow play was frustrating especially in the rain and wind. The tuck shop was a pleasant surprise at the 10th tee but again stupidly only accepting card payments, which for a cup of coffee to get warm was and is ridiculous. There are better venues out there.Reviewer Rating
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Neil B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2025
Excellent Course
This is a super course and in very good conditionHotel is very nice, but food although is good is not plentiful
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Gary S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 11 2025
We played on the Emerald course. Pretty straight forward, pretty straight. Lots of leafs over the course and even lost balls on the fairway. We played Sept so appreciate some leafs but this was crazy.
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Neil Chapman,Astley rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2025
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Both courses in dreadful condition, have obviously been overplayed and not maintained to a even reasonable standard. Food certainly not the best , more staff required in bar area.Reception and pros hope staff were the only things I would recomendReviewer Rating
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Mark V rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 28 2025
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William L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 21 2025
Lovely Course
Great course in good condition. Some lovely holes which give golfers of all ability a chance. Will definitely be back.Reviewer Rating
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Graham C rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2025
The Emerald course was challenging, tight fairways with lots of trees, course in good condition.
The Sapphire course was not good, the tees and greens were in poor condition, lots of bare, rough areas on the fairways
The Sapphire course was not good, the tees and greens were in poor condition, lots of bare, rough areas on the fairways
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Neil L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2025
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Graham C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2025
Tight course, accuracy off the tee is vital. Many tee areas were very rough, greens in poor condition
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Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Is there a golf pro shop at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
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 Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
No, we are unaware of changing facilities at this venue.
Can you hire buggies at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes you can order food for dining at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Is there accommodation at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is accommodation at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa for further details.
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