Wilpshire Golf Club
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Wilpshire Golf Club, Lancashire 18 hole, par 69 (5845 yards) moorland golf course originally designed by James Braid in 1890.
18 holes | Par 69 | 5843 yards | Private | Moorland
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Address: 72 Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 9LF United Kingdom
Tel: 01254 248260
Golf Pro: Scott Connor | Tel: 01254 249558
Website: http://www.wilpshiregolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Midweek Guide: £40.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £45.00per 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.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £40.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £45.00per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.18
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 44 reviews)
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HIGHLY RATED
97%
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Matthew C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2016
Course as always in very good condition. Nice pint in clubhouse after too
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 15.1)
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Dave T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2015
Enjoyed playing in an Open Fourball during the club's 125th aniversary celebrations. Enjoyed the course, some challenging holes, good mix of holes with short par four to challenge the longer drivers and shortish par threes requiring accuracy. Great views over the Ribble Valley and out to the Fylde Coast. Enjoyed the hospitality of the members before and after the round and also a much needed drink from friendly staff in the halfway house available behind the ninth green!
A good day out. Try it!
A good day out. Try it!
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Ian P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2015
Really enjoy playing this course, always a friendly welcome and always in very good condition whatever the recent conditions.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.6)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.6)
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Michael C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2015
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Sascha N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 18 2015
Tricky course considering it was my 1st time playing it. A few blind tee shots which was a little daunting. Was quite wet underfoot in places which wasn't surprising considering the amount of rain that we've had over the last week. Some magnificent views from around the course.
There was a mix up over the green fees which was soon sorted out by Walter in the Pro shop. Friendly catering staff and good food also. Will definitely play the course again in summer where the course will be even better.
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.7)
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Ian P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2014
Excellent course. Unfortunatley greens had been recently ariated and were very uneven and bobbly making putting a lottery.
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 81 Handicap: 13.6)
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 81 Handicap: 13.6)
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Ian P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2014
Very nice course with some excellent views, in very good condition despite all the rain, and fast smooth greens. Made to feel very welcome by the guy in the club shop and members all seemed very friendly.
Enjoyed the experience and will go back to play soon.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 16.3)
Enjoyed the experience and will go back to play soon.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 16.3)
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John S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 15 2013
nice laid out course but was very wet on the day,greens in excellent condition.
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 104 Handicap: 25.1)
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 104 Handicap: 25.1)
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Anthony T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2012
Wilpshire is the course where my father is a member and which was local to my parental home whilst growing up, so it was with some trepidation that I approached it today. First off, the pro shop was closed upon arrival, and remained closed, rendering me unable to pay green fees for the tee time I booked online. Never mind - I can get my father to drop the money in next time he is there - but I could have done with some balls and a drink, neither of which I was able to purchase and both of which I sorely needed after just a few holes.
The course, whilst not looking particularly impressive on paper, is a real gem. The card does not do it justice at all. The greens were absolutely superb; fast, true, smooth and hideously tricky. The fairways and tee beds were also in excellent condition. However, the course is hard. There are many blind tee shots to play and I would suggest that there is no such thing as a flat lie at Wilpshire. Pretty much every hole is on a slope, aside from the par 3's, a couple of which are too long for comfort and have greens defended by water.
The facilities are admittedly basic, and the clubhouse is pretty dead (although a great pint of Thwaites is served here), but it is what it is: a provincial golf club with a hardcore of wealthy members making their money off society days, and with a membership that demands that the course is kept in an excellent condition.
I can recommend this course as a decent test of golf: not long, but tricky, hilly, undulating, yet well kept and with some of the finest views the county of Lancashire has to offer. Today you could see all the way out to the Fylde Coast, Blackpool Tower, Pendle, Blackburn, Darwen Tower... just stunning. You may have discounted the course after reading the card, but it is certainly worth a go. I certainly enjoyed it.
(Round played: Jun 2012 - Score: 95 Handicap: 25.6)
The course, whilst not looking particularly impressive on paper, is a real gem. The card does not do it justice at all. The greens were absolutely superb; fast, true, smooth and hideously tricky. The fairways and tee beds were also in excellent condition. However, the course is hard. There are many blind tee shots to play and I would suggest that there is no such thing as a flat lie at Wilpshire. Pretty much every hole is on a slope, aside from the par 3's, a couple of which are too long for comfort and have greens defended by water.
The facilities are admittedly basic, and the clubhouse is pretty dead (although a great pint of Thwaites is served here), but it is what it is: a provincial golf club with a hardcore of wealthy members making their money off society days, and with a membership that demands that the course is kept in an excellent condition.
I can recommend this course as a decent test of golf: not long, but tricky, hilly, undulating, yet well kept and with some of the finest views the county of Lancashire has to offer. Today you could see all the way out to the Fylde Coast, Blackpool Tower, Pendle, Blackburn, Darwen Tower... just stunning. You may have discounted the course after reading the card, but it is certainly worth a go. I certainly enjoyed it.
(Round played: Jun 2012 - Score: 95 Handicap: 25.6)
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Mark/Preston rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2019
Short but tough
Wonderful little course, not a long course but has tricky greens and blind tee shots...Good course management is vital. Amazing views across Lancashire on a clear day. Seems to play much tougher than the Par 69 suggests.If you haven’t played this course it is well worth a visit. As for people marking it down low on the reviews...Most courses in Lancashire are wet and very boggy in the Winter months...What do you expect.
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Chris B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2019
Nice course with great scenery
Have played Wilpshire a few times now, always in great condition. Friendly welcome by all.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 74 Handicap: 6.6)
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Chris B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 5 2019
Nice course, worth playing
Always enjoy playing Wilpshire, first time I've played it in a strong wind, this makes it a tough course to score on. Bit open to the elements so some holes become difficult but if your game if not going well you can still admire the great views the course offers. Course in great condition, green smooth and fairly quick. Great food in clubhouse.(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 79 Handicap: 5.3)
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Martin D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 3 2019
Very friendly place with a belting little golf course
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Robert C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2018
Great golf course
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Alan W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2018
course is excellent value for money, & in very good condition, will be playing again very soon
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14)
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 14)
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