Woodhall Spa Golf Club
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Course Information
Woodhall Spa Golf Club, Lincolnshire is a 36 hole complex with the 18 hole, par 72 (6666 yard) Bracken course and 18 hole, par 73 (7080 yard) Hotchkin Course.
36 holes | Par Hotchkin Course 73: Bracken Course72 | Hotchkin Course 7080: Bracken Course 6666 yards | Private | Heathland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: Hotchkin: £95.00 per round £143.00 per day; Bracken: £57.00 per round £86.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: Hotchkin: £95.00 per round £143.00 per day; Bracken: £57.00 per round £86.00 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6PU United Kingdom
Tel: 01526 352511
Golf Pro: Neil Harvey | Tel: 01526 351837
Website: http://www.woodhallspagolf.com
Nearby
 | RAF Coningsby Golf Club from 3 reviewsDistance 4.07 miles |
 | Horncastle Golf Club from 79 reviewsDistance 6.47 miles |
 | Martin Moor Golf Club from 11 reviewsDistance 7.14 miles |
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Woodhall Spa Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.71
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4.71
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Average Ratings
4.44 ... Overall Rating
4.54 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.43 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.02 ... VFM
4.44 ... Overall Rating
4.54 ... The Course
4.44 ... Course Cond.
4.43 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.02 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.15 ... Pace of play
4.36 ... Hospitality.
4.50 ... Prac. Facil.
4.42 ... Food + Drink
4.15 ... Pace of play
4.36 ... Hospitality.
4.50 ... Prac. Facil.
4.42 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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98 ratings & 81 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 135 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 98% would play again or recommend
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Reviewed Apr 4 2016 by Leo Bond - rated 1 out of 5 I\'ve always wanted to play Woodhall Spa Golf Courses , so this year we entered the spring meeting competition. The Hotchkin course was a great disappointment, the greens where very bumpy and the general condition of the course was very scruffy. The famous bunkers where what I was expecting but the sand was like builders sand. Maybe it was early in the golf season but that beggars the question why hold a tournament ( people coming from all over the UK to play) at this time of the year. It\'s ranked as one of the best courses in the UK , sorry but I could name 200 courses in the England that are better.
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Reviewed Jul 19 2020 by Pepi B - rated 2 out of 5 Decent Second Course
This is the back up course to the Hotchkin. It is supposed to be designed by Donald Steel but it is difficult to pinpoint his involvement as the course lacks identity and has he ever been back? This is a perfectly fair second course but only that. There are no signs on any hole - not even a perfunctory wooden slab with a number on it - it cannot be that expensive. The greens are the clear standout on this course with a number of swales that make approach shots important to which side of the green you hit. If there was some money spent on the course it would be a decent track but at the moment it is definitely second fiddle to the Hotchkin.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 12.5)
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Reviewed Mar 30 2018 by Malcolm C - rated 2 out of 5 A lot of work going on so some temp holes. Weather has been bad but greens & fairways were not good at all. Shame as played this time last year & was in perfect condition.
(Round played: Mar 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.9)
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Reviewed Jul 14 2013 by Nicolaas V - rated 2 out of 5 Greens and fairways are good BUT ever so boring. They are all long holes, lots of bunkers (rock hard) and apart from the length all but short of a challenge. How this course was rated number 4 in the UK beats me, let alone under the top 100 in the world. Value for money - a big NO
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Reviewed Aug 14 2021 by Mzwakhe M - rated 3 out of 5 The fairway and green were hard the ball just bounce off the green.
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Reviewed Aug 14 2021 by Mzwakhe M - rated 3 out of 5 The fairway and green were hard the ball just bounce off the green.
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Reviewed Jun 25 2021 by Kevin B - rated 3 out of 5 Nice course to play as opposed to Hotchin. Last few holes don't live up to expectations, particularly the last its just an ordinary hole you would find on most good courses. Is it worth the money, ? try for yourself and see!
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 11.2)
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Reviewed May 17 2018 by Terry G - rated 3 out of 5 Good course
A number of us play one of the courses each year, as Clubs receive invites for Captains and Secretary. To be honest I wouldn't pay what they ask for a green fee otherwise. this year we played the Hotchkin (for some reason most of our Captains prefer this course, but I think that is purely down to reputation, so they can say they've played it). Personally I'd have preferred to play the Bracken - at my age I prefer the putting challenge rather than a long driving challenge!A lot of work has been done on the course, removing steps down into bunkers (I saw at least one which stills needs to be done). No-one seems to rake the bunkers, and at least one which I was in was full of stones - some quite large. The greens were slower this year than I have ever experienced them, but at least they were consistent. Fairways were in very good order, as were the tees.
The starter told us some changes are being made to bring the course back to more of a heathland course, and this seemed to be reflected in the removal of some quite large trees, which seemed to allow the wind to swirl around more than usual. He also warned us that all the trouble is at the front of the greens, and this usually involved slopes taking the ball into greenside bunkers - i.e. impossible to run the ball up to the green unless you were arrow straight. The heather doesn't usually come into play unless you are short off the tee or particularly wayward.
The staff in the bar/restaurant were excellent, and we all enjoyed the breakfast, and the guys who weren't driving enjoyed the beers afterwards, and the bar prices were reasonable. Prices in the pro-shop seemed a little expensive, and for a change there was very little 'on sale'. One of our guys was hoping to get a buggy, but these were all out, so bear this in mind and pre-order if someone in your group needs one.
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Reviewed Jul 13 2017 by Calvin M - rated 3 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Mar 20 2017 by John L - rated 3 out of 5 Played the Hotchkin course on a windy day yesterday. The course is a real test of your golfing prowess and a lot of thought is needed to plot your way round successfully. Bunkers are penal and need to be avoided if you are to score well.
The course was in great condition and really dry underfoot however I must say that the greens were a major disappointment as I expected them to be a lot quicker and less bobbly than they were.
Overall a good day but would like to return when the greens are in a better condition.
View moreThe course was in great condition and really dry underfoot however I must say that the greens were a major disappointment as I expected them to be a lot quicker and less bobbly than they were.
Overall a good day but would like to return when the greens are in a better condition.
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Reviewed Sep 4 2011 by John S - rated 3 out of 5 Golf gone mental, if you are higher than a 5 handicapper don't bother as it is crucify you. The bunkers, well i say bunkers they are more like beaches with vertical walls, get in any of the bunkers besides the greens and you have had it. The bunkers make the course so tough, but there are some stunning holes on it. For what it is the price is too much there are far better courses that are much cheaper.
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Reviewed Jun 17 2008 by Martin B - rated 3 out of 5 If you can't hit straight and long, forget the Hothkin and play the Brackern
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Reviewed Sep 27 2020 by Terry G - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 14 2020 by Michael W - rated 4 out of 5 Great course and you can see why it’s rated so highly. Difficult but challenging and enjoyable and hopefully will be easier next time !
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.8)
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Reviewed Nov 18 2019 by Derek M - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Aug 19 2018 by Paul S - rated 4 out of 5 Natural course worth experiencing.
Great course with many natural features including the heather that covers most of the course. Beware the bunkers which are very deep,and a real penalty. Beautiful greens with slight undulations.(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 17.5)
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Reviewed Jul 2 2018 by Mark A - rated 4 out of 5 Superb condition - great society course
The Bracken is an open and inviting parkland course, not without it's challenges but much more forgiving of mid and higher handicap golfers than the adjacent Hotchkin Course.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.7)
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Reviewed Apr 9 2018 by Rob F - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed May 5 2017 by Terry G - rated 4 out of 5 Unfortunate to play this on a seriously windy day - if this had been a medal, I think CSS would have made it non-qualifying. The course itself is very good, but there are considerable changes going on with lots of areas of new turf (mostly in play so no problem there). The starter told us the very deep bunkers with steps into them have got to be changed (steps removed for health and safety reasons), so slopes are being put in instead of steps. Overall, the tees, fairways, greens and bunkers were all in good condition, although it seems most players don't rake the bunkers after visiting them!
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Reviewed Mar 13 2017 by Paul H - rated 4 out of 5 (Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 12.5)
Course was in excellent condition for the time of year. Staff really friendly and helpful.
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