4LEX
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I played Hollinwell a few weeks ago. Couldn't recommend it highly enough. Stunning course and land with a brilliant clubhouse.
Recommendation within 30mins of Chesterfield
- Thread starter SwingsitlikeHogan
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fenwayrich
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Hollinwell isn't necessarily a great golf club, but it is blessed with a great golf course. Easily the best in my county.
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No you're fine thanks..........
4LEX
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Absolutely brutal off the tips too, great test! Heading back up over the summer to play it again along with Sherwood Forest and then Woodhall Spa
The Lion
Active member
Can wholeheartedly recommend Hallamshire after playing it last autumn. Please ask if you have any questions.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Really useful feedback - thanks all.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
In Sheffield tomorrow (Monday 11th July) and have about 7hrs to kill…so I think I’ll have a knock. Thinking if on my lonesome I’ll just do something like Beauchief GC, maybe push the boat out for Hillsborough GC, not going to spend much if I’m by myself.
But if anyone in the city or close abouts fancies a knock that would be great.
I‘m dropping my BiL off at The Royal Hallamshire hospital at 9am and have to pick him up about 5pm so that constrains how far I can travel to play.
But if anyone in the city or close abouts fancies a knock that would be great.
I‘m dropping my BiL off at The Royal Hallamshire hospital at 9am and have to pick him up about 5pm so that constrains how far I can travel to play.
Billabong_Bob
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Hillsborough would be easier to get to than Beauchief and is a lovely course with spectacular views over the Peak. Interesting mix of holes and not too hilly. The 18th is over 600 yards and a test of stamina at the end of the round, even though downhill all the way! Worth the green fee of £25-£30.
Beauchief is a council run course but don't let that put you off - short but some tricky holes and maintained to a decent standard. Probably busier as well, particularly mid morning. Wish I could join you but struggling a little with a dodgy hip.
Have a good round
Billabong_Bob
Member
PS - can also recommend Lees Hall Golf Club too. Often overlooked over the big name Sheffield clubs but worth a visit. You'd hardly know you were in a major city it's so peaceful!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Will check out Lees Hall GC, but looking maybe Hillsborough as it does look nice on their website.
You won’t be disappointed by Hillsborough, Hugh. Lovely track.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Just looked on their website and can get an 11am time. Will give them a ring - see if they might be able to put me with a willing member also playing around then. Looks a nice track. Lees Hall also looks nice and for future reference it’s right side of Sheff for me.
Billabong_Bob
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Either will give an enjoyable game I'm sure!
Abbeydale is also quite stunning and only £40 green fee which, for the quality, is a bargain. They've a seniors open on tomorrow with a couple of slots for £30 including a meal!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Good call re the Abbeydale Open, will have a look to see if I can fit that in.
It’s on Tuesday and looks full…will give them a ring just in case of call offs. As speaking with my Mrs it seems like I may well be in the area (staying in Chesterfield) until Friday afternoon so open to offers ??
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Billabong_Bob
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There are a couple of slots still available in the open (as far as the website suggests) but at the earliest slot of 8:00AM!
Whilst in Chessie you could always slum it at Tapton Park - which is one of my favourite courses in the area layout wise, not so much condition. Some glorious holes!
GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
Played Sherwood Forest two weeks ago and Worksop, Lindrick, The Hallamshire and Coxmoor last year. All highly recommended with a small preference for Sherwood. Rotherham is also very good as is Longcliffe near Loughborough.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Thoroughly enjoyed Hillsborough (Sheffield)...and also this last week had a couple of very enjoyable 18s round 10 hole Stanedge (Chesterfield) - a lovely little club.
Tashyboy
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I have been hearing and reading good reviews re stanedge.
Love Coxmoor and Sherwood. Longcliffe less so - there are a couple of heavily cambered fairways early on which, especially in this weather with fast running fairways, are virtually impossible to hit, regardless of how much you allow for the bounce.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I can whole-heartedly endorses the good reviews.
