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Golf Courses at Woodhall Spa

Hotchkin Course

The Hotchkin Course is not only the best golf course away from the coast, it is also ranked second overall in England. A number of key moments have influenced the development of this remarkable course; Harry Vardon's original 1905 design was reworked just before the Great War by Harry S. Colt, before the English Golf Union bought the site in 1995.

The firm heathland turf is the basis for the Hotchkin's character, where the majestic holes are lined by towering birch pine and broom. The predominant hazards, apart from the woodland, is the bunkering; around the greens in particular, the Hotchkin is known for its cavernous sand traps.

This inland gem is without doubt a classic, and deserves its incredible reputation; any serious golfer should make a golf break at Woodhall Spa a high priority.

Course Information
Par	73
Designed by	Harry Vardon, Harry Colt, S. V. Hotchkin
Opened for play	1905

Tees
Blue	7,080 yards	SSS 75
White	6,921 yards	SSS 74
Yellow	6,519 yards	SSS 73
Red	5,772 yards	SSS 75

The Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa is ranked as one of the best courses in England

Bracken Course

Donald Steel's remarkable vision for the Bracken Course has been realised with dramatic effect. Although it neighbours the Hotchkin, Steel's creation is vastly different; the undulating greens and proliferation of water are more akin to golf in America, but the Bracken adds much to the character of Woodhall Spa, and is a key part of its golf break experience.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Donald Steel
Opened for play	1998

Tees
Blue	6,666 yards	SSS 73
White	6,542 yards	SSS 72
Yellow	6,141 yards	SSS 70
Red	5,428 yards	SSS 72

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Handicap: 1
Visited: October

Easily one of the best heathland golf course you can play anywhere in the world. Would place it up there with Hankley Common or Walton Heath. The layout is enjoyable, very playable and each hole feels very different and unique. As the host of almost every top Amateur event, this is a fantastic test of golf and easy to see why so many come back year after year to play here. Only real tip worth considering here is do whatever you can to avoid the bunkers, if you can go over them, do it, if you have to play well short of them, do it. They're so deep and almost impossible to get them near the green if you find yourself in them. Well recommended and Woodhall is a great little town as well.

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Excellent

Great course.

Nigel – Reviewed 1 Nov 2022

Excellent

Great condition.

Nigel – Reviewed 1 Nov 2022

Excellent

Jack – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Jack – Reviewed 26 Oct 2022

Excellent

A beautiful parkland course. Playable for golfers of all standards. Greens are a great challenge. Quick and you'll be faced with many a swinging putt. Pity we could only play part of the course due to an almighty downpour which made the greens unplayable. Looking forward to playing it again in the future.

Simon – Reviewed 22 Oct 2022

Excellent

A course ranked as world class. It is excellent but not for the faint hearted. Lots of carries from the tee over heather to the fairway. Penal bunkers everywhere. Loved it.

Simon – Reviewed 22 Oct 2022

Excellent

Gill – Reviewed 24 Aug 2022

Excellent

Gill – Reviewed 24 Aug 2022

Excellent

The hottest day of the year so far! What a shame. The course was straw coloured other than the greens. Had it not been a trip nine of us would have played. Woodhall Spa had cancelled all member bookings such was the heat. One of my fourball had to finish after nine holes, another fourball called it quits after 15. The heatwave took it out of all of us, such a shame as it is a magnificent experience normally. It was simply survival for me. Staff helpful, came out in a buggy to bring one of the guys in. At least the guys had the experience and will no doubt want to return some day.

Tim – Reviewed 27 Jul 2022

Excellent

David – Reviewed 24 Jul 2022

Excellent

Complements the Hotchin - we all really liked it

Judy – Reviewed 29 Jun 2022

Excellent

Fantastic course - well worth playing

Judy – Reviewed 29 Jun 2022

Excellent

One of the best I have played without a doubt. Played in the rain unfortunately but did not spoil the day at all. For golfers of all ability this is a must on your bucket list!

Steven – Reviewed 10 Jun 2022

Excellent

Superb course. Helpful staff in the shop and the starter.

Steven – Reviewed 10 Jun 2022

Excellent

A very nice course in good condition The greens were still a bit slow but better than the Hotchkins the day before Good “tour course”

Rob – Reviewed 26 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

We were very disappointed by the slowness of the greens, apparently they had a staff issue and the greens hadn’t been cut on the Sunday morning ?? And we were paying £120 each?! A lot of the bunkers were short of sand as well Considering they were holding a UK Seniors competition on the Monday, we were expecting the course to be much better.

Rob – Reviewed 26 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Nice course I'd rate it 8 out of 10 and its definitely not 54 in the world rankings! Not a hard course quite a fair course, the Bracken is a harder.

David – Reviewed 17 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

I liked the course it's much harder than the Hotchkin course It beat us all up!!! (3 handicapper, 6 handicapper, and 12 handicapper) but still very enjoyable.

David – Reviewed 17 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Course needed some water and was a playing a very bouncy. A difficult course worth its rating, but great fun.

Mark – Reviewed 16 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Good course with the greens as their protection.

Mark – Reviewed 16 May 2022

Excellent

A typical parkland course very different to the Hotchkin. It was great to walk on the fairways that felt soft underfoot. This was the final course after the Hotchkin and we had a great time. Would love to go back again.

Dave – Reviewed 11 May 2022

Excellent

A demanding course with bunkers to challenge those that are unfortunate to find themselves in one. Course was is good condition but would improve with a few rain showers. Guy in the shop was helpful and friendly. Would love to play the course again.

Dave – Reviewed 11 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Very different to the Bracken played the day before. This course had very difficult fairways with far too many bunkers - 180 of them averaging 10 per hole. This added to the difficulty of reaching greens along with the extensive heather lining all the fairways. If you are inconsistent off the Tee with direction you will be in big trouble. Even if you are hitting the ball straight the sheer number of bunkers will catch you out. However, once you reach the greens you will find them forgiving. To compensate for yesterdays malfunctioning buggy I was giving a fully charged buggy FOC. On this course there are hole maps at each Tee box so you had some idea where you needed to go. Also one of my party purchased a house info book for £8 which proved very helpful and I would recommend doing likewise if you are unfamiliar with the course. As a footnote, I was told in the golf shop that Woodhall Spa GC only had single buggies. We all found it odd that we observed two double buggies being used??

Stephen – Reviewed 11 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

The Bracken course was challenging. The fairways were not too difficult and in fine condition but the greens, whilst again in fine condition, were very difficult. The contours were difficult to judge for both direction and pace. What was disappointing was that at each tee box there was no map of the hole and no information regarding length or hazards. As a result if you were playing the course for the first time, as we were, you had no idea if each hole was straight or dog-legged right or left. On one hole we had no idea where the green was until we got there!! In advance I had asked for two buggies to be reserved assuming that they would be doubles as is usually the case on all the other courses I have played. However only 2 single buggies were left for my foursome. One of those had no means of securing my bag to it so I took the only remaining buggy. My companions used motorised trolleys. Unfortunately my buggy ran out of power on the 17th and had to be pushed back to the clubhouse! Not good on both counts.

Stephen – Reviewed 11 May 2022

Excellent

Dean – Reviewed 4 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Dean – Reviewed 4 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Different to the Hotchkin but just as nice. Slightly easier but still a test.

Joe – Reviewed 3 May 2022

Excellent

The Hotchkin is a good test. But so nice. A proper golf course that is fair if you think your way around. One of those courses that you just enjoy walking around

Joe – Reviewed 3 May 2022

Excellent

Lovely course again. Poor management by the starter allowing previous tee times to tee off later due to weather which pushed back all other tee times. As a result our groups tee ‘d off 15 mins later and didn’t finish. Play was extremely slow which reduced enjoyment. Course was lovely and a good complement to Hotchkin despite all the rain.

Fraser – Reviewed 2 Nov 2021

Excellent

Brilliant course which was a proper test. Course was in lovely condition. Would highly recommend playing there.

Fraser – Reviewed 2 Nov 2021

Excellent

The Bracken was in great condition and although this is supposed to be the lesser of the two courses at Woodhall we had a fantastic round of golf and the course was lovely.

Tim – Reviewed 27 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Hotchkin is a lovely course but it wasn't in the best condition. The greens had just been spiked and this made putting a bit of a lottery, which spoilt the round a bit

Tim – Reviewed 27 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Carries off the tees were beastly at times and demoralising with old and very clingy heather with rough edged bunkers Not as I remembered it from years past

Alan – Reviewed 14 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

good challenge

Alan – Reviewed 14 Oct 2021

Excellent

So tough, but an amazing course.

Hugh – Reviewed 7 Sep 2021

Excellent

Great course. I would highly recommend it

Hugh – Reviewed 7 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

George – Reviewed 2 Aug 2021

Excellent

George – Reviewed 2 Aug 2021

Excellent

Not as hard as Hotchkin…really enjoyed it. Makes you think and has some lovely looking holes.

Liam – Reviewed 25 Jul 2021

Excellent

Dang!! Hard golf course. Great experience though. Remember to take a bucket and spade!

Liam – Reviewed 25 Jul 2021

Excellent

Very nice and well set up

Jason – Reviewed 18 Jul 2021

Excellent

Great course very hard with all them bunkers

Jason – Reviewed 18 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Course map on card would have helped, particularly as there were no tee plaques! Can only assume they were being renewed+

Nick – Reviewed 2 Jul 2021

Excellent

Nick – Reviewed 2 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

A good foil for the Hotchkin

Tim – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

Excellent

Probably my favourite course..good design asking the right questions

Tim – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Very slow round with many 4 balls ahead. Tough course for average / inexperienced players. Rough impossible to get out of and deep bunkers everywhere. Great course for good players

Jeremy – Reviewed 30 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Beautifully presented course.Challenging to avoid bunkers And heather. Unfortunately for us it rained the whole round so did nit play in the best conditions Will go back again definitely

Stewart – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyed the course generous fairways and challenging greens

Stewart – Reviewed 29 Oct 2020

Excellent

David – Reviewed 26 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Hotchkin in excellent condition I am 18 handicap and found it very difficult The 18th hole had 23 bunkers according to the stroke saver Some of the bunkers were very deep The Bracken course also in excellent condition but more Parkland than the Hotchkin which is heathland and less punishing But glad we played both

David – Reviewed 26 Oct 2020

Excellent

This was so good you have to about were you have to try and place your golf ball in the right place .All four of us hard a great round .Brilliant course l will be back .

David – Reviewed 19 Oct 2020

Excellent

One of the best experiences l have had . The course was so well set out get test will be back .

David – Reviewed 19 Oct 2020

Excellent

The starter allowed us to play off the whites to suit our ability despite the tee of the day being yellows. This really made us get the most out our round and he was also very friendly and helpful.

James – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

Condition was immaculate. Enjoyable course and the starter was friendly and helpful.

James – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

Played in a very wet January however you would not have known it on the course. Great condition, ball was running on the fairways. Lots of tough bunkers, all in good condition too. Very friendly staff and members. Excellent facilities too. Will definitely go back!

Mike – Reviewed 2 Feb 2020

Excellent

Even off the yellows a couple of our older members struggled to make the carry

John – Reviewed 29 Sep 2019

Excellent

Enjoyed this course more than main course. Superb design. Golf shop staff - Joel in particular very helpful and very pleasant to deal with - he really added to enjoyment of our visit by chatting and telling us about the courses etc.. Overall, we had a fun time and enjoyed playing such good courses.

Graham – Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

6.0

Good

No issues - greens could have been quicker but it had rained heavily overnight so condition was still really good. Loads of bunkers. Most greens had front area blocked off to caddy cars/buggies so this increased amount of walking. Enjoyed the course and we were not rushed.

Graham – Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Karen – Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Beautiful setting, friendly staff would recommend.

Karen – Reviewed 8 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

There was a lot of work being done on the some of the holes. The large deep bunkers on the first 4 or 5 holes and the last couple of holes were all out of play, which didn't spoil the round but would have been interesting to play out of.

James – Reviewed 28 May 2019

Excellent

The course was in good condition for the time of year that we went (March) greens were a little slow but we were told before starting they had had some work done on them. We received a great welcome from the bar staff and pro shop staff who couldn't do enough for us.

James – Reviewed 28 May 2019

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 8 May 2019

Excellent

Mark – Reviewed 8 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

This course has improved dramatically over the last 10/15 years.

Bill – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

Excellent

Great course. 5 hours behind a slow 4 ball.

Bill – Reviewed 31 Oct 2018

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