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Shaw Hill Golf Club

3.5   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 84 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: ££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Shaw Hill Golf Club, Lancashire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6283 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by Laurence Allamby in 1926

18 holes | Par 72 | 6283 yards | Resort | Parkland


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Address: Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7PP United Kingdom

Tel: 01257 269221

Golf Pro: David Clarke | Tel: 01257 279222

Website: http://www.shaw-hill.co.uk


Golf Club Facilities

Golf club hire  Club Hire
Buggy Hire  Buggy Hire
Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining
Function Room Hire  Function Room
Accommodation  Accommodation

Midweek Guide: £30.00 per 18 holes *

Weekend Guide: £40.00 per 18 holes *

  • 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.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £30.00 per 18 holes *

Weekend Guide: £40.00 per 18 holes *

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


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.48

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 84 reviews)

5 star
32
4 star
32
3 star
12
2 star
4
1 star
4
 

HIGHLY RATED

98%

would play again or recommend


4.3

The Course

3.7

Course Conditions

3.8

Value For Money

3.9

Pace of Play

4.1

Facilities & Service

3.8

Hospitality

3

Practice Facilities

3.9

Food & Drink

What the club says: The historic championship golf course is situated in the rolling parkland that surrounds the original Georgian mansion house. The course is a fine test from the back tees for the low handicapper and the lakes and streams that feature on most holes will leave all players with something to think about. The highlight for many is the sweeping Par 4 8th hole, with a stream to carry and a pond next to the green it certainly merits its stroke index 1 status! The golf club celebrated its 75th anniversary in January 2001.

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David M rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 27 2023

Great course

Challenging and beautiful course. Love the surroundings, well established and well looked after greens

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Sam - Wirral rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 25 2023

A Mixed Bag, Worth it for the course!

I have enjoyed playing and staying at Shaw Hill twice this month with two different groups. For context I am a 3 h’cap.

Golf…

This is a very well designed course and, despite not being especially long on paper, defends itself well against long hitters by very well placed tress, blind shots, changes of elevation and dog legs. Hitting driver is something which you can only really do on a handful of holes without risking big trouble!

The architect of the course (Allamby) studied under Dr Alistair Mckenzie and his influence is clear on a number of holes. Nearly every hole presents its own challenge and offers something new, there are only really one or two benign holes with little interest. if I was to pick out a ‘signature hole’ then that would be the par 4 11th with the out the par 5 9th being an honourable mention.

The 11th is a challenging uphill tee shot to a very small landing area protected by fairway bunkers and a lateral hazard. The safe play will leave a mid to long iron into a raised green where you cannot see the base of the flag in the rear positions. The more aggressive line tight to the lateral hazard leaves a short iron/wedge shot but you must be very accurate to hit this area of the fairway.

The condition of the course was ‘fair’ overall, the playing surfaces on the fairways were very good throughout, however I found the greens a little inconsistent in terms of speed and quality of roll - a couple of greens had bare patches. On both visits the pins remained in the same positions on both days and the hole edges were getting very tatty on a good number of holes.

Tee boxes were generally fair, again tee marker positions were not moved day to day resulting in a divoted and uneven teeing ground. Many of the worst tee boxes had no divoting mix.

The cut of the rough was fairly uneven and cuttings had been left on top making it very difficult to find balls that had entered the first cut in places.

On course facilities were a little disappointing, a n undisguised porta-loo adjacent to the 10th tee being all that is on offer. For safety, I would think that having some form of drinking water point on the course would be a sensible addition especially given the hilly nature of the course, it is a very good walk for those who are perhaps not at the peak of fitness!

Practice facilities were also a little disappointing for somewhere that markets itself as a ‘golf and country club’. The putting green had a minimal number of holes for such a big area and those holes had remained i the same position for two weeks between my visits. Two nets are provided adjacent to the first tee for warming up and balls are provided, however the condition of the hitting mats is very poor (torn, gritty and uneven).

Overall, presentation of the course was acceptable but smacked of a ‘bare minimum’ approach…. this place could be so much more given the right support to the green staff and a bit of investment in some up-to-date on course facilities (a proper toilet, halfway house and drinking water).

Despite the issues I have highlighted, this is a great course that is well worth a visit and represents great value for money. I really enjoyed the challenge and look forward to playing here again in future.

Hotel….

My main comment would be that the hotel appears to be in a state of flux with some areas having been newly renovated in a modern style and other areas very much showing their age.

Both rooms I have stayed in were very dated and whilst clean, had various issues such as broken fittings/fixtures, uncontrollable radiators in the height of summer, windows that could not stay open. It was just all very much in need of refurbishment but for one night between golf it is fine.

The food I enjoyed was very good on both occasions and service was cheery if not a little disorganised. Breakfast was really nice and served quickly with a great continental selection to accompany the cooked options.

My only criticism of the dining would be that the hotel insisted on squeezing our group of 13 onto a table that would only comfortably accomodate 8/9 despite the whole restaurant being empty apart from our party - this was clearly done to minimise the need to turn around and reset tables. We asked to have a larger table for breakfast but alas we’re asked to squeeze into the same table until we complained.

There is a great range of drinks on offer in the bar but I is a little over priced (12.60 for two pints of fresh orange and lemonade).

The price of a one night stay with two rounds was appx £195 which I felt represented great value for money especially for a mixed ability group looking for a relaxed and social weekend.

In summary, despite the material shortcomings of the hotel and a basic approach to course presentation I would recommended Shaw Hill for the challenging and interesting parkland layout and their ability to offer good value for groups.

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Ian Robinson, Chorley rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 26 2022

Autumn Round

Despite very wet weather during the previous few days, the course held up well with only a few of the bunkeres waterlogged. First time at Shaw Hill as i am considering joining next season. Really enjoyed the course layout, quite a few dog leg holes that make you think about course management and a fair few slopes to contend with. Hole 11 is a work out in itself. Shot a 90 which i thought was good for me ( handicap 19) . Will join next season

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Chorley rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 27 2022

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ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY
Green keeper stopped us playing at 2pm to switch the hole position, just as I was about to take my shot into the green.
Incredibly overpriced for the standard of course
Very poor customer service in the club shop as the golf pro insisted my dad to “hurry up” when selecting a glove to purchase

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Mark T rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 11 2022

Very good conditions. Bunkers well kept. Pro shop well stocked and helpful staff. Would recommend.

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Mark T rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 11 2022

Good course. Lacking practice facilities. Pro shop well equipped and helpful staff throughout. Would play again.

(Round played: Mar 2022 - Score: 84 Handicap: 17.8)

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Chorley rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 8 2021

Should be a brilliant course, layout is excellent, but the greens are some of the worst I have ever seen with more patches than actual green. I have seen better condition greens at courses that cost a third of the price. The winter tees were also dreadful and all needed to be replaced.

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David L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 12 2021

Amazing greens

Great course immaculate fairways and greens really looked after this course during summer greens massive ???? well worth the green fees and the food is great in clubhouse friendly bar staff and hotel staff

(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.6)

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Andy W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 24 2021

Lovely course

Shaw Hill is a lovely parkland course, quite tree lined so tight in places.
It uses the contours well to challenge you on nearly every shot, with strategically placed bunkers & some water adding to the challenge.
I particularly enjoyed the par 5's & thought they were all good.
I did find the greens a little inconsistent, early on they were quick, then average paced in the middle of the round, but then speeded up again towards the end.
Bunkers need a little bit of work, but there has been quite a lot of rain recently.
Also it wouldn't hurt the lad in the shop to smile as he talks to you.
All in all a good experience on a lovely golf course

(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 98 Handicap: 12.1)

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John R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 20 2021

Fantastic Days Golfing!

Just finished playing today and I have to comment on what a wonderful golf course this is. I was a little apprehensive at first as a few of the reviews that I've read about the golf course seemed to be a little harsh. I'm a member of a golf club myself, and earlier in the year we have had our own fair share of on-course problems such as the greens not being up to their usual standard, so in the end, I took these previous reviews with a pinch of salt, and I'm glad I did. These greens are amongst the best i've played this year, they roll at a good pace, they're also very smooth and true. The rest of the golf course is nice and tidy and there's plenty of character to the course throughout the 18 holes. All members of staff were very welcoming from the gentleman in the pro shop, to the waitresses that served us drinks outside in the pop-up marquee, all in all, a great day out and value for money. We will make sure to return again in the near future.

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wigan rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 28 2021

Poor Greens

Played here many times, normally enjoy the course, great layout and amazing views. Managed a game last week there for £30 a round. Normal for a course this standard. However the greens where the worst i have played on for many years, patchy, bumpy and very poor condition. I would have expected the staff to inform us as well as a discount. No reply from my emails either. POOR.

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Macclesfield rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 25 2021

Poor greens and slow play

Played here on Sunday 25th April waited on every shot from the 4th tee (round took 4 hours and 30 minutes as a 2 ball). Greens were in very poor condition (rock hard and bald patches). Toilet facilities on course were a grotty portaloo and no refreshment available on the course. Green fee was £40 each and it wasn’t with it.

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Andy R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 20 2020

Love playing here, always in great condition, a bit wet in places but July has been a very wet month this year, would deffinetly return soon

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.2)

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Cliff, Preston rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 27 2020

Excellent Condition, Shame about the Bunkers

Course in great condition and looking picture perfect. Fairways & greens in excellent condition. Challenging course with some very good holes to challenge even the best golfers. A real shame about the condition of the bunkers which had very little sand in and were well below the standard I would expect of a course of this standard.

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Andy R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 28 2019

Fantastic course

Played this course many times and it never lets itself down. Greens and fairway are in exceptional condition

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11.2)

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