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Phil Northam (Wales) 04/05/08

PLayed both courses over 4 days. Both were a bit wet after prolonged bad weather. Enjoyed both courses, the Cheshire is very scenic but the Nicklaus a good test with some demanding long holes. Recommend both courses. Staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable both on the course and in the hotel. Only downside was £3.00 for a coffee in the Clubhouse.

Value for Money	8
Challenge	7
Off Course	10

Alistair How (England) 25/04/08

Very much corporate hotel golf. Played the back nine holes on the Cheshire. This had to be a special request and luckily it was quiet on the April afternoon. I think they are missing out after closing the par three for hotel guests who want a couple of hours golf and not a full day.

First thing the golf range is not near the club house - makes warming up requiring transport as well.

Club house is large and luxurious but spartan in the shop. Otherwise fairly helpful. £20 for nine holes - OK. Advised to play the back nine which were drier. I had played shortly before in Yorkshire which was sodden. These holes were nicely dry and the greens pretty hard. However much signs of work on the greens with a short of ridge effect from some machine.

Saying that it was pleasant enough. Good views over the Cheshire plane. Some added water and what seems like hundreds of pot bunkers - most poorly maintained with degraded edges and weeds.

Overall OK, but I would have been dissapointed to pay £45 for 18 holes and the Niclaus course would need to be spectacular. It didn't look that great from the holes I saw from the hotel.

Value for Money	3
Challenge	6
Off Course	4

James Deakins (England) 28/09/07

Very bad golfing experience. Another set of courses played to ruin because of the way DeVere manages its corporate side. Far too expensive for what you get. Much better courses nearby. Terrible customer service.

Value for Money	1
Challenge	3
Off Course	2

Nigel Weekes (England) 05/10/06

Really can't say that I was terribly impressed. Our twenty strong Society played both courses last Saturday with a starting time of 0940 on the Cheshire.This was booked last November. I learned upon check in that the scheduled time for a round on this course is 4 hours 20 minutes. Simple mathematics made one realise that it would be unlikely that the last few groups would make the second round on the Nicklaus commencing at 1440 before nightfall as indeed turned out to be the case. The situation was not helped by the rough on the Cheshire that had been allowed to grow too long in the sense that play was considerably slowed looking for balls in the first cut of rough - a point acknowledged by the starter on the 1st tee. The second nine are a big improvement over the first nine but overall reasonably ok. The Nicklaus course is not at all impressive with largely flat holes and numerous bunkers. The only points of interest are the two holes where you either play round the fairway or opt for the straight drive to the green across the lake.

The catering at lunch was fine for quality of food but oh how unhelpful were the catering staff - can't do this, can't do that, should have booked before - all the things and attitudes that considerably try the patience.

I am afraid that I certainly wouldn't bother coming back for more.

Value for Money	6
Challenge	8
Off Course	8

Anthony Evans (England) 16/04/06

Played the chesire course yesterday,excellent course.Stunning views and top class greens made it a excellent days golfing.Will be back in the summer.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	8
Off Course	10

Tom Bailey (England) 01/09/05

Played the Nicklaus course for the first time and was very impressed. The numerous water hazards and double option fairway make it a golf course for the "thinking person." The chesire course it also impressive and i agree that the back nine is excellent. The facilities with the both courses are excellent.

Value for Money	10
Challenge	6
Off Course	9

John Patterson (England) 02/05/05

I'd agree with the comments below about the relative quality of the 2 courses. My partner and I have now played them both - the Cheshire last February and the Nicklaus yesterday. The Nicklaus was very wet, following an overnight thunderstorm we were told. It contains some nice holes, but only a couple will stick in the memory. The Cheshire is much more varied and the back nine are excellent, however it too was very damp in places when we played and the 4th and 5th were closed. Probably best to leave it until late spring to see the courses at their best. The pro shop and clubhouse are high quality and the service is very good.

Colin Turner (England) 01/04/05

Having played both courses the Cheshire course is the gem for me. Top class views compliment a great course. Beware though,can be very boggy in sustained wet periods. I visited in Spring and many bunkers were brimful with water. The Academy course also needs better drainage and maintenance, and does not justify the fee charged. Otherwise standards are high, with enough staff to look after you better than most courses I have visited.

Neil Parr (England) 30/03/05

played the cheshire course twice excellent facilities course not to hard but hard enough for a high handicapper like myself.really nice course and surrounding are stunning good day of golf has been had on both occasions.

K Ramalli (England) 07/06/04

Played both the Cheshire and Nicklaus on the same day in early June 2fore1 offer 50pounds for the day! PLayed the Cheshire in the morning, everything excellent especially the greens. A really good back 9 that the front doesn't quite prepare you for. Outstanding holes for me were the 16th & 17th. The sort of hole you see at Wentworth. The Nicklaus course is obviously used more than the Cheshire particularly for company and society days out. Its more open than the cheshire with the feeling of an inland links course. The greens were very soft (like winter greens) and very slow to putt on. However, still enjoyable and we were given the opportunity to play off the blue tees 6600+ yards. All this with a free buggy on the Nicklaus course and an outstanding clubhouse which could double for a hotel in its own right.

Chris Allen (England) 07/11/03

Only played the Cheshire course as yet. Great test of golf with fine views. Last 5 holes probably the best finish to any golf course in the area. Standing on the 18th tee makes you feel on top of the world and certain you can reach the green in one. Beware of the pond. Can't wait to play the Nicklaus course early next year. Club house and staff great.

NT (England) 13/06/00

Played the Cheshire Course in early June. The layout is well presented and nothing seems to be out of place. The staff is friendly and there is a practice range that is excellent. Everything seems to be well thought out. Could do with a bit of eccentricity and character (personal opinion) which could make it more memorable.

There are many beautiful holes, particularly the 17th and at the 18th tee where you can see the Welsh hills in the west.