With stunning surroundings Hawkstone Park provides excellent golf for all abilities. Voted as one of the top 20 golf holiday destinations in the world this undiscovered gem makes a perfect golf break destination.
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Golf courses
The stunning landscape provides golfers of all standards a wonderful contrast with two championship golf courses. The venue also boasts a six hole par 3 academy course.
Recently voted one of the top 20 golf holiday destinations in England & Wales, Hawkstone Park is a Heritage Grade 1 listed landscape. Follow in the footsteps of golfing legend Sandy Lyle who learned his game at Hawkstone Park. The stunning landscape provides golfers of all standards a wonderful contrast with two championship golf courses and a six hole par 3 academy course.
Hawkstone Course (Hawkstone Park)
The Hawkstone Course, which opened in 1920, meanders through some of the most dramatic landscape in England. The golf course is a traditional British parkland design with tree-lined fairways and spectacular views making it a must play if you’re in the area.
18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 6491. Parkland.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Ruin | 374 | 357 | 4 | 11 | 342 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | Ice Valley | 402 | 378 | 4 | 3 | 351 | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Cricket Pitch | 216 | 147 | 3 | 15 | 133 | 3 | 17 |
| 4 | Ravine | 332 | 321 | 4 | 9 | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | Prisoners's Gate | 371 | 360 | 4 | 5 | 357 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | The Lodge | 364 | 332 | 4 | 13 | 312 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | The Drive | 434 | 420 | 4 | 1 | 361 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Redcastle | 481 | 476 | 5 | 7 | 423 | 5 | 9 |
| 9 | Needle's Eye | 188 | 166 | 3 | 17 | 151 | 3 | 15 |
| Out | 3162 | 2957 | 35 | | 2745 | 35 | |
| 10 | Road Hole | 517 | 483 | 5 | 10 | 466 | 5 | 8 |
| 11 | Grotto Vale | 438 | 405 | 4 | 2 | 399 | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | The Moat | 145 | 133 | 3 | 18 | 126 | 3 | 18 |
| 13 | Water's Meet | 373 | 356 | 4 | 12 | 338 | 4 | 6 |
| 14 | Lakeside | 485 | 476 | 5 | 4 | 414 | 5 | 10 |
| 15 | Pollard Oak | 315 | 308 | 4 | 14 | 306 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | The Basin | 256 | 247 | 4 | 16 | 245 | 4 | 16 |
| 17 | Neptune's Whim | 383 | 369 | 4 | 8 | 310 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 | Alex's Hame | 417 | 398 | 4 | 6 | 377 | 4 | 4 |
| In | 3329 | 3175 | 37 | | 2981 | 37 | |
| Total | 6491 | 6132 | 72 | | 5726 | 72 | |
Championship Course (Hawkstone Park)
The Championship golf course was designed by former Ryder Captain and player, Brian Huggett. It was opened in 1995 and provides golfers with a challenging test. As with the Hawkstone this is also a parkland golf course but with many American style features such as oval-shaped tees, rolling fairways and most notably the expanses of threatening water.
18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 6476. Parkland.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Bridle Way | 423 | 409 | 4 | 5 | 374 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | Wee Burn | 171 | 156 | 3 | 15 | 123 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Hug It Corner | 378 | 368 | 4 | 11 | 368 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Top o'the Hill | 360 | 344 | 4 | 3 | 338 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Lane Side | 487 | 476 | 5 | 9 | 432 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Sleepers Creek | 356 | 346 | 4 | 13 | 334 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | Narrow Return | 446 | 436 | 4 | 1 | 419 | 5 | 13 |
| 8 | Canny Approach | 505 | 495 | 5 | 7 | 479 | 5 | 3 |
| 9 | Welsh View | 177 | 158 | 3 | 17 | 121 | 3 | 15 |
| Out | 3303 | 3188 | 36 | | 2988 | 37 | |
| 10 | Watery Grave | 530 | 525 | 5 | 4 | 455 | 5 | 10 |
| 11 | Cliff View | 180 | 154 | 3 | 16 | 100 | 3 | 18 |
| 12 | Swan Lake | 391 | 373 | 4 | 10 | 337 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | Sahara Corner | 370 | 360 | 4 | 14 | 355 | 4 | 8 |
| 14 | Bridge Too Far | 481 | 476 | 5 | 8 | 441 | 5 | 2 |
| 15 | Gully | 403 | 393 | 4 | 2 | 366 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | Windmill | 310 | 300 | 4 | 12 | 267 | 4 | 16 |
| 17 | Mill Pond | 157 | 143 | 3 | 18 | 129 | 3 | 14 |
| 18 | Rowland's Hill | 351 | 341 | 4 | 6 | 328 | 4 | 6 |
| In | 3173 | 3065 | 36 | | 2778 | 36 | |
| Total | 6476 | 6253 | 72 | | 5766 | 73 | |
Academy Course (Hawkstone Park)
The Academy Golf Course is a challenging six hole par 3 course which is perfect for beginners and intermediate golfers or even as a warm-up for more experienced golfers before they tackle the other two of Hawkstone Park’s championship layouts.
6 Holes, Par 18, Yardage 0. .
Accommodation
Set in 400 acres of idyllic parkland, with 66 fully refurbished en suite bedrooms. The facility was originally built in 1790 as an inn to entertain visitors to Hawkstone Park and Follies. One of the greatest historical parklands of Britain.
Hawkstone Park Hotel is set in 400 acres of idyllic parkland. The facility was originally built in 1790 as an inn to entertain visitors to Hawkstone Park and Follies, one of the greatest historical parklands of Britain - described as a "woodland fantasy" of hidden pathways, concealed grottos, spectacular cliffs, secret tunnels and a remarkable collection of Follies.
There are 66 en suite bedrooms which have all been extensively refurbished. There are the options of single, twin and double rooms, plus two suites and two superior rooms, all equipped with the modern amenities you would require through your stay.
The Hawkstone Restaurant offers a high standard of freshly prepared cuisine that blends traditional British dishes with classical French. The Terrace Bar serves drinks all day and has a varied menu providing a great place to relax after a round. Hawkstone Park also makes an ideal base for touring the area. As well as many local attractions, guests can enjoy the nearby medieval town of Shrewsbury, the historic city of Chester and the Welsh Borders.
Did you know?
Two time major winner Sandy Lyle was a junior member here.
Location
Weston-under-Redcastle, North Shropshire (30 minutes north of Shrewsbury, 1 hour south of Manchester)
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