MacDonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

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Address: Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ United Kingdom

Tel: 01829 733884

Golf Pro: A. Hill / R. Shutt / J. Statham

Website: http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/ThePortal/golf/

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  Buggy Hire

  Golf Shop

  Changing

  Clubhouse

  Bar

  Dining

  Function Room

  Accommodation

Midweek Guide: £50.00 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.

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Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

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Steve R rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 18 2020

Good Value

My wife and I took the advantage of a short break at the Portal Hotel and played the Premier Course. For other visitors be advised that two courses that Portal have (Premier and Championship) are not in the same place and are about a two minute drive from each other. The course in places a bit up and down but tree lined with few fairway bunkers. One thing I did not like was the amount of grass cuttings left on the fairways. The hotel staff and golf staff are excellent and very friendly and even though we did not get to play the Championship course, due to an injury, we still had an enjoyable time.

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16.9)

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Steve C rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2020

Coming along

A challenging course, some long holes especially against the wind. Interesting back to back par fives at holes 3 and 4, a long par 3 at 5, 8 and 9 have interesting greens, as does 12. Signature hole is probably par 3 14th, over water, but you won’t forget the long, long par 4 17th. Good fun.

(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 96 Handicap: 19.1)

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White P rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 20 2019

Very wet after weeks of rain

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 110 Handicap: 25.9)

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Tim H rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 4 2019

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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Nick L rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 3 2019

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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David S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 21 2019

Worth a visit

When booked as hotel and golf package it good value

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Anthony C rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 23 2019

Testing course. Unfortunately the greens are not a great standard at the moment. Hopefully they will be soon worked on and back to its best. Buggy use recommended.

(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 105 Handicap: 12.8)

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Jamie rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 5 2019

Good course

Well maintained course greens in ok condition considering their size. Pro wasn't very helpful tho. We asked if we could start on the 11th as a ladies comp was going out in front of us, us being a 2 ball and there was no one at that stage she declined by saying that there was groups after so we'd struggle. We skipped 4 to 9 and finished and the first was empty when we got back. Most clubs would accommodate for this and even the lady members said the same. Very poor management by member of staff

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Paul R rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 25 2019

Average hotel course

Greens were very bobbly roughy quite thick took a while to find your ball especially now you only have three minutes to look for your ball

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Paul R rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 25 2019

Average hotel course

Greens were very bobbly roughy quite thick took a while to find your ball especially now you only have three minutes to look for your ball

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Tony M rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 19 2018

Premier course Went out at 11.30 returned 17.00 club locker / changer room closed so if you wished to have a coffee after the game tough.

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Kevin M rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 15 2018

Challenging course

Played here as part of a promotion and paid only £10 green fees, really challenging course with some long holes and well placed bunkers, well worth a visit

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 78 Handicap: )

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Robin T rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 23 2018

Enjoyable day out, course was very long and in pretty good condition for end of April

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 13.4)

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Pj F rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 22 2018

Premier course is brilliant, almost faultless.
The championship course has some faults though, greens are below average/poor for a course if its calibre. But the biggest issue for me is the rough, its laughably long. Hit a good drive just off the fairway, be prepared to lose it, all good on a course with spectators for professionals but terrible for the average golfer. Still has a great layout and good on the eye. If I was to return Id happily play the premier course several times but wouldnt go near the championship

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Michael S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 17 2018

Tough for an amateur!

Bit too tough for your average golfer... Just a few feet off the fairway could lead to a lost ball, or at least a couple to duffs to get it out! Glorious set up though.

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 17.3)

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