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Peter Oster (England) 16/08/07

Played Darwen yesterday - course in great nick, greens fine, and what a beautiful track. Nice "parkland" front 9 with interesting and challenging holes, then reach for the skies for the back nine, again, some superb holes and wonderful views. Add to that the friendliness of the staff & members and its a golf course one can't fail to enjoy.

Value for Money	9
Challenge	8
Off Course	8

Richard Lupton (England) 28/02/07

"A tale of two halves" is probably the best way to descriibe Darwen.

The front 9, with the exception of the 8th from memory, does not prepare you for anything the back 9 has to throw at you. It's well laid out, pretty sedate and offers opportunities for birdies on many holes.

The back 9 is a brute, mainly due to the up hill and down dale walking you have inflicted on you. If you aren't fit, simply avoid it. There are a couple of nice par 3s thrown in to break up the hike but the majority of the rest leave you wondering what you've signed up for. The last is the best hole on the back 9 in my opinion.

I suppose it all depends on what you want from your golf. I've played courses in Scotland that have been as hilly for 18 holes but they have been absolutely stunning and leave a lasting impression. Darwen is ok, a couple of nice views, but nothing stunning. To me, the back 9 is simply a back breaker and took much of the enjoyment of the front 9 away from our group in the after play discussions.

I have to say the staff were terrifically friendly, the food was reasonably priced and acceptable, the members chatty. The off course experience was very enjoyable.

Value for Money	5
Challenge	7
Off Course	7

Lee Pickup (Canada) 17/08/06

Darwen is the Jekyll and Hyde of the golf world. The first nine holes (Dr Jekyll) are a great knock with challenging fairways, well placed greens and thoughtful tee positions. The 2nd and 3rd holes are great driving holes where you can really let loose, whilst the par 4 6th and par 3 7th require a lot more accuracy. You could even reach the green in one on the par 4 6th if you hit it sweet, a great eagle opportunity. The walk up the 8th however is a sign of things to come.

The back nine (Mr Hyde) is tough and a challenge for any golfer, I hope your fit, its very very hilly. It starts off unintimidating with a long par 3 but then starts to test your stamina as you head on a extremly tough par 5 which is hard to reach in three. More than any other course I have played your driving has to be perfect or else you will struggle. One of the good things about the back nine (Mr Hyde probably had some good qulaities too) is the two extremely good par threes, the second of which (Postage Stamp) is quite beautiful. It needs to be though as the hole before it, named Heartbreak is a killer, even a 4x4 would struggle to get up its steep embankment. The 18th is a nice hole as you finish your round, hopefully with your sanity still intact.

Overall a very challenging course with five or six really stand-out holes. Darwen Golf Club is well worth a visit!

Value for Money	8
Challenge	10
Off Course	8

Cam McFarlane (El Salvador) 15/08/06

the best golf course i have ever played! an absolute legend of a course! everyone is very friendly especially wayne the club pro and james cox the assistant pro! highly recommended!

Value for Money	10
Challenge	10
Off Course	10

Peter Thompson (England) 11/07/06

I played Darwen on Friday 07 July 2006 in readiness for our society day on Sunday 16 July 2006.

The pro was excellent, and the members that we saw were all friendly and very helpful.

I would recommend this course to anyone, anyone with a handicap below 18 as it is a very challenging course.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	10
Off Course	8

John Clegg (USA) 22/05/06

Darwen golf club is quite possibly the best course in lancashire. If you can put up with the howling wind then the course is more than worth playing. Plus their is a supberb junior section.

Value for Money	6
Challenge	9
Off Course	8