MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa
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MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa, Cheshire is a 45 hole course with the 18 hole Championship Course par 73, 7037 yards and the 18 hole Premier Course par 71, 6582 yards, resort, parkland golf course
Contact Information
Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01829 733884Golf Pro: A. Hill / R. Shutt / J. Statham
Website: http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/ThePortal/golf/
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *
Book online: with golfnow.co.uk
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
Other holes | Par Championship Course 73; Premier Course 71 | Championship Course 7037; Premier Course 6582 yards | Resort | Parkland
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- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.41
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4.41
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Average Ratings
4.05 ... Overall Rating
4.13 ... The Course
3.91 ... Course Cond.
4.00 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.98 ... VFM
4.05 ... Overall Rating
4.13 ... The Course
3.91 ... Course Cond.
4.00 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.98 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.68 ... Pace of play
4.07 ... Hospitality.
3.46 ... Prac. Facil.
3.56 ... Food + Drink
3.68 ... Pace of play
4.07 ... Hospitality.
3.46 ... Prac. Facil.
3.56 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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337 ratings & 226 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 424 out of 2137.
HIGHLY RATED - 97% would play again or recommend
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Highly Recommended 2018
What the club says: Set in the heart of the rolling Cheshire countryside, the 18-hole Championship and Premier Golf Courses and 9-hole Arderne course have established Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa as a distinctive world class championship golf venue.
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Reviewed Mar 4 2020 by Andrew W - rated 2 out of 5 Overrated & expensive
The course could be great but as with most courses the rough is kept to long and to many people loose balls and spend time looking for lost balls when there is no need unless it?s is a pro tournament. The club house bar is very tasty and tired and the food and drink is very poor and massively expensive so most people leave after the round and go to a local pub for a drink instead of staying at the club. The restaurant and spa are very good but as this is a golf review these have little bearing on the marksCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 22 2019 by Rob O - rated 5 out of 5 Never fails to impress
Superb course, always find this place a challenge. Even though was wet, course played very well. Some great holes.(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 112 Handicap: 26.3)
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Reviewed Oct 20 2019 by White P - rated 3 out of 5 Very wet after weeks of rain
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 110 Handicap: 25.9)Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 13 2019 by Stefano S - rated 5 out of 5 Great venue
Two very good courses in great condition.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 9 2019 by Lee B - rated 4 out of 5 Nice wide layout with some excellent features. Greens are always high standard & course is an enjoyable challenge!
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Reviewed Sep 20 2019 by Wayne P - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 20 2019 by Darren H - rated 4 out of 5 Played the 2 courses on a short break and both in decent condition. Courses differ and are a good challenge with the championship with more water hazards but open and the tighter premier course.
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Reviewed Sep 13 2019 by Peter E - rated 4 out of 5 Good course with very varied holes, some easy ones and some really difficult!
Greens were quick and true.
(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 103 Handicap: 22.9)
View moreGreens were quick and true.
(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 103 Handicap: 22.9)
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Reviewed Aug 10 2019 by Lee B - rated 5 out of 5 GREAT
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Reviewed Aug 8 2019 by Paul C - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 28 2019 by Brian H - rated 4 out of 5 Good Challenge
Enjoyed this course on the 2nd day of a two-day break. Fairways, bunkers and greens all in good condition. Plenty of variety and a good challenge.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 25 2019 by Kevin P - rated 4 out of 5 Lovely place
Interesting course with nice views, pace was slow due to being behind 3 sets of lady 4 balls in buggies who were incredibly slowCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 4 2019 by Tim H - rated 3 out of 5 Potential To Be Better
This is part of the Portal "resort". The clubhouse etc is all a bit tired not like the hotel down the round where the "Championship" course is. With some TLC this could be a great stand alone club and sister course. The course is no different. Just some attention to detail, tidying up of the tees and surroundings would make it a decent parkland course. A couple of lovely holes and great value for money. Pro shop is not the best.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 12.9)
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Reviewed Jul 3 2019 by White P - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 106 Handicap: 26.8)
View more Reviewed Jun 23 2019 by Steve R - rated 4 out of 5 Good value. Fair challenge
Played on Saturday afternoon, in very good weather,which always helps.Received a good greeting from the pro. He told us to go when we wanted. We let a member teeofftimes before us. That meant we were never pressured. The first hole eased us in. But after that it becomes a test longish holes with slopes and gradient changes but it makes for a good test. Tees, fairways and greens all well presented. A couple of pitch marks needed repairs, but nothing to dramatic. One minor problem, and to be fair a recurring theme that is not much sand in some bunkers. But it won?t stop us from coming back.
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Reviewed Jun 15 2019 by David N - rated 4 out of 5 Tough
Played last year in very dry conditions and now when its had 3 weeks of soaking. No run, thick, lush rough where its hard to find your ball. Almost impossible to score as a high handicapper if you're not on the fairway.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 101 Handicap: 21.3)
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Reviewed Jun 11 2019 by Ralph P - rated 4 out of 5 Cracking venue with 2 different courses, both of which are well worth playing. Sufficient difference between them to make things interesting. The Championship despite being longer, seems more open so still gives you a decent chance. Hotel and associated facilities are also very good. Look forward to going back.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 13.2)
View more(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 13.2)
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Reviewed Jun 3 2019 by Nick L - rated 3 out of 5 Good course
Course was in good condition throughout. Some testing holes especially on the back nine, good challenge.(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 8.9)
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Reviewed May 30 2019 by Adrian F - rated 4 out of 5 great golf resort
Excellent golf resort with two great courses. The premier course is tighter than the championship course and is more undulating.Greens on both courses were very good and pretty rapid.
Very picturesque courses with great views of surrounding countryside.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 95 Handicap: )
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Reviewed May 24 2019 by Terry B - rated 4 out of 5 Over water a few times
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