Barcelo Shrigley Golf Course

Just finished playing, would advise using a buggy as it'll be a tiring day without one and the enjoyment of weaving around this maze of hills and corners is much more fun in a buggy. Altogether an interesting course with lots of variety, lots of hills and a good challenge. There were some wet parts but hardly anything to worry about as I never had to move a ball. Would highly recommend the course, lots of beautiful views high up in the hills of the whole south Manchester area and plenty of streams and lakes to keep you entertained

Very cheap, but very wet, really need to spend some money on drainage. Shame as its a fun layout and a good walk, with great views. Lots of litter around and generally unloved, as many of the corporate hotel courses seem to be. We were allowed to play it from the plates, which was refreshing. Might be back when it dries out, if it ever does ?

Just played this as a Bargain Break in early July 2009, 2 rounds of golf and dinner B&B, all for £75. Fantastic value. Hotel and club house staff very welcoming. Apart from one temporary green, and the odd "bare patch" all were in excellent conditions, with some tricky for those of used to putting on flat greens.
Plenty to keep your interest here. Some very tricky drives, especially the 17th (take plenty of Balls)requiring an exact drive across deep valley between trees, and a great par three, steeply down the hill into a green surrounded by water, ditches and trees. On this one, I made the most of the bridge across the stream, the first round, but bounced off of it high into the trees the second. This is not for those who like flat fairways, either, many apparently good drives disappear off to the semi-rough (well trimmed) on the left, but it rewards those who can drive straight. Overall, I thought it a really good course, even though I lost a few balls, but not one I would want to play too regularly - but great for a break.

played 2 rounds over august bank holiday weekend , some greens are ruined they have been verti cut to help drain but are now lifting up and almost floating.the fairway on 6 is a total joke the hole needs closing untill drainage work is complete i know summer has been wet but how does this place go on in winter? it seems the hotel chain are unwilling to keep on investing in the course which is a shame as it could become a very good course with some improvements.Have played on better kept munis this year so im not being to harsh.

This is one of the most picturesqe courses i have played. Deer grazing under the tree's adds to the charm of the place.
Shrigley boasts some of the most impressive and difficult to hit holes too.
Right, thats the praise over. The green's at Shrigley hall are the worst I have ever played on. I can appreciate that they were spiked a few weeks back but that doesnt take into account the sheer shabbyness of them. Municipal courses that take a hell of a lot more foot traffic than Shrigley manage to keep much better greens than this.
The tee areas too were in very poor condition.
We played with 2 fore 1 vouchers which reduced the green fee's down to £22.50 each, but that was still too much to pay for a course that seems to have seen much better days.
As for it being home to the chesire and lancashire championships..... I find it difficult to believe that any competition whatsoever will be played at shrigley while its in this condition.

Enjoyed our trip to Shrigley, though I have to say the course was very boggy when we played it. A return to play again in the summer is on the cards.
Some very interesting holes. Plenty of doglegs where good positional play of the tee is a must yet you still need to be taking a pretty long club. Tree lined fairways see the poor shot penalised quite heavily on some holes. Greens are well guarded and on some holes not the easiest to hit.
We all thought the first four holes were a bit weak, but once you get into the heart of the course it is pretty good all round. A bit up hill and down dale in parts, but not overly tiring if you play regularly.
Off course, everything was fine though we did find the food available limited and expensive. Pro shop staff very helpful.

Just come back from a golf break here, (£85 with golf and leisure breaks) A wonderful setting with great leisure facilities. The course is one of the best I've played home or abroad. Very well kept with a variety of holes, the pick for me being the 7th and 17th ,although the signature holes are the 8th and 18th. Watch out for the killer 12th, a good tee shot is required to reach the fairway, then is a steep hill upto the green,thankfully the 13th is downhill and gives you chance to get your breath back. You may also come across the odd Deer strolling across a fairway like we did. Most people seemed to hire buggies, but we walked round both days and survived. I would recommend Shrigley Hall to anyone for a golfbreak, and will certainly be going back there.

only been here once found the course in good condition but the greens were getting done in preparation for summer some were very sandy and some had been spiked with holes but all in all its ok. and would recomend buggies but make sure there fully charged.
all in all its a tidy course

fantastic course
played in the rain in august 04 but didnt spoil our day
freindly and helpfull staff and a superb course made it a great day out
be back next year
neil chisnall
old engine gc, wigan

Played the course May 2004. Had a great day and the course was almost empty. Found it quite hard though as the greens are all pretty small so good iron play is a must. The course was in very good condition but with a green fee of £36 I expected better, (therefore I would strongly suggest getting hold of 2fore1 vouchers to make it worth the money). All in all a really good course which I would certainly recommend.
Tip - Get a buggy: I would regard myself as pretty fit but the hills here had me knackered by the end, especially the SI 1 (12th I think)..... massive!

Played the course on 2nd Jan 2004, and really enjoyed it. Fortunately no wind - I can imagine it being a nightmare on a breezy day, due to being on hilltops! In spite of lots of rain the previous week, course in generally good condition. Ask about the 'Winter Warmer' package - bacon roll to start, 18 holes, soup to finish - all for less than £20(weekdays only until April)! Excellent staff too.