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Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.1
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6251 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 01/2023

Course Details

Year Built 1982
Architect Donald Steel (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.6
29 Reviews (29)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Avoid

Arrived at 7:30 for a 740 tee time, shop wasnt open so could t get a scorecard.
Have to walk half the course just to find the first tee and from there it gets worse. Struggled to find most of the tees, there was the odd sign pointing the way but it was so poorly managed, we thought we were playing the 6th tee but it turns out it was probably the 11th, then we played the next tee back down where we came across another tee box which we assumed must have been the 6th...but no it was the 12th or 13th(no markings on the tee box) we fmdid eventually find the 6th by which point I think wed already played the 11th 12gh and 13th.
Chaos really, we gave up after around 12/13 holes in total.
Wont be going back ever.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

I would recommend it but with some caveats

The course was good and the ground was good. I did have several issues I would warn others about. Firstly, the old first hole is out of action and they have moved every hole up one. This means the old 18th has been cut in half to make a 17th and 18th. I was a bit disappointed in this change as I used to like the challenging 18th. I also thought the walk to the first tee was way too long and they could look at better signage as I was not sure where it was. Also, on the 16th, there is a pole to signal where the green is as you can't see over the hill, however, if you follow this, you will end up very left and as there is no map on the scorecard, it is impossible to know ahead of time it is a dogleg.
I will definitely be playing here again as it is challenging but not too hard.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

Played on a Saturday morning just as a comp was starting, suggested we play from the 9th which we did. Decent test with above average greens. Course in good condition will return, members are a friendly bunch and a nice bar afterwards, a little on the hilly side but nothing too strenuous.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Challenging Course

First time on this course and really enjoyed playing it. Some very challenging tees which require accurate drives and you have to place the ball well due to the sloping fairways. It was in great condition all around, fairways really well manicured and fast greens. It's a very physical course, you certainly feel like you have had a good workout by the time you finish. My only criticism is that there is no course map and the information on the tees is very basic. We confused the 12th for the 5th and had to retrace our steps having completed it. Otherwise would recommend this course but not for novices or people with physical disabilities unless they use a buggy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brilliant course

Honestly cracking course this for the money I'll be definitely coming back soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

great location for golf

this was a great 18 holes of golf with everything you would need to challenge you a new golfer or and experienced one with a great layout and easy to layout from hole to tee off area. i would 10/10 come here again great place for golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not the best but okay

Taking the time of year in to account the course was okay. The greens needed a bit of attention and the fairways held a lot of water in places.
Will definitely play it again in the summer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place

First time playing here what a great course to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Work In Progress

Having played this course in years gone by and now returning a few times this year, I can see the hard work and intentions to return this to a very decent course. Once the 1st hole is ready again,(maybe during the growing season) with the continued hard work by the green keepers this course will definitely become popular again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very muddy...1 hole closed.

I paid on line but the staff didn’t believe me, I had to search for the email to verify it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it once was.

The course is not being well maintained, greens aren’t in good condition and there’s quite a few boggy patches around the course. Not sure if they’re ever going to restore the 1st tee to what it once was. If you can ignore all this then the course layout is great.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time out

My 1st experience of the Beacon beast and although I wouldn’t say it is my last as I appreciate how difficult it is to maintain a course, it was not in great condition. No map on the scorecards, no signage directing next hole and no posts to guide you to the holes on the long par 4/5’s. You will get pretty confused at the course layout whilst it is under reconstruction but confident to remember for next time. The fairways were fairly rough and don’t really carry the ball and the greens were not at a great standard, some in repair and some are very patchy and uneven with excess debris. As it is an open course I found that there was a lot of the general public using the footpaths along the way which then naturally slowed my play as I needed to wait for them to pass as some of the footpaths cross the holes. I believe once this course has been reconstructed and the issues dealt with it would be a great course in a great location. The Beacon will surely rise again

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Course conditions

Worst course i have ever played. Diabolical condition. Shouldn’t be taking bookings in the condition it is in. Green keeper admitted that the fairways and greens have not been touched for a month. Could not make out the fairway from the rough. Greens painfully slow due to being so long. Flagsticks removed from fourth hole onwards so hard to work out what to aim for. A lot of work needed. Pic attached of a ‘fairway’. Avoid

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Joe and andrew

Weather perfect course really good when building is all done will be a hidden gem

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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