Company Reviews - Golf Empire

DJ

DAVID JOHNSTON 6 months ago

This golf course like many others in the area is vastly overpriced, and clubhouse and staff bordering on pure snobbery. The club now seems to cater mainly for well off visitors. IF YOU ARE NOT ACTUALY PLAYING THE COURSE THERE IS NO CATERING OR SERVICE. MEMBERS AND PLAYING VISITORS ONLY.

Was this review helpful?

0

BB

Billy B 8 months ago

The old 8th is now out of commission & the replacement in play. Time will tell how well this hole fits in. The new angle this necessitates and elevation it provides on the 9th tee makes this a more interesting hole, and the required shot into this green that Tom Doak detailed in his book “Anatomy of a Golf Course” is actually more relevant for me as long par 4 as a higher handicapper than it was...

Was this review helpful?

0

SC

Stuart Crymble a year ago

Opened in 1894 this is a delightful course consists of 9 holes but with 11 greens. The course is located at the end of the Snake Pass in the High Peak and so is interestingly hilly. This affords beautiful views across the sourrounding countryside. The course has been in superb condition thoughout the summer and plays on full greens through the winter months. It is compact and well defended and wil...

Was this review helpful?

0

MR

M Ra a year ago

Waterlogged courses ,and a cynical approach to customer no service .The course should not be open in my opinion and it's been like this for weeks apparently .if you want to slide around in the mud ,look at flooded bunkers and lose plugged balls on the fairways feel free to go.Any other course would be closed in this condition. we travelled 125 miles to not play ,but then they have you over a barre...

Was this review helpful?

0

SC

Steve Critchell a year ago

Verified Buyer

Our trip was part of a 2 day stay to play both the Bracken and Hotchkin courses (the latter in the Autumn Pairs open on 6th October). It would appear the greens on the Bracken course had been scarified and the bunkers did not appear to have been raked recently.Normally I would expect to be notified In advance if the condition of the course is below the normal standard and offered either a red...

Was this review helpful?

0

PD

Peter Dawson a year ago

Verified Buyer

From the moment I drove, for the first time in August 2023, across the bridge I knew I was into something special. Single track road to the course across the whole island was worth the visit alone. I was greeted by the usual welcoming staff that you only find in Ireland. Played with a couple of guys from the 'North' who, familiar with the course, really looked after me, cost me a round in the ba...

Was this review helpful?

0

Jonathan ford a year ago

The description in this site is a very good summary. Loved it!

Was this review helpful?

0

KS

Ken Stephens a year ago

The course has been changed around since 2016 and the 1st hole mentioned in the above review is now the 13th and the 18th now becomes the 12th. Many more changes have been made since 2016 including our Course Manager becoming an R & A Scholar. Whilst I am biased being a member I can truthfully say the course has never been better in the 56 yrs I have been there. Every visitor comments on our green...

Was this review helpful?

0

MG

Mr Graham Brown a year ago

only for the very fittest single figure handicap - it is designed to punish any lesser club golfers

Was this review helpful?

0

SW

S. Willey a year ago

Carne is among the greatest links in the world but defies the metrics used to split hairs between the worlds greatest courses. Even the most eloquent golf writers and accomplished photographers fail to capture Carne with their words and pictures. Carne is one of those things in life no one can do for you as you have to make the journey there for yourself.

Was this review helpful?

0