Pontefract & District Golf Club in Pontefract, City of Wakefield, England | GolfPass
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3.9
21 Reviews 21 Reviews
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
85.3%
Recommend this course
17 out of 21 reviews
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3.3
3 Reviews 3 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.3
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews 9 Reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6520 yards
Slope 138
Rating 71.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1904
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1920)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.9
21 Reviews (21)
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pontefract

Very well maintained for time of year, joined round with a member, friendly and easy walking course. Great pro shop and bar.
Would join, but can't get my head around having no tee time bookings

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not book this golf club

We were supposed to play today after reserving a tee time for 9.40 am, on arrival we went and signed in to be told is was winter greens which was okay, we went to the first tee where a dozen seniors were waiting to tee off, it was 9.37 so we told them that we had booked a 9.40 tee time to which they responded with tough luck because we are members and we play when we like.
We went back to the professional shop who backed up what the members had told us and that unfortunately they don’t have a booking tee time system where members are concerned, I said that we had booked through golf now with a certain tee time, the golf club employee said sorry you will have to contact golf now for a refund.
His parting words were, don’t let this put you off playing here again.
Your booked tee time means nothing at this club, avoid at all costs.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course, guy in the pro shop was very friendly, gave us the code for the locker rooms, and a lay out of each 9.
Course was in great condition, greens a bit slower than at Pike Hills, took a few holes to get used too

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great course

Played here last Friday 26th July 2024
Great welcome from guy in pro shop all questions answered, guided to 1st tee.
It is the first time I have played here & I will be back.
some good challenging holes, all fairways & greens very well kept.
19th hole was very welcoming & staff very polite.
Thanks for a great day.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Advertising full 18

Booked on golf now for a 2 ball this morning, Friday 1st March at 9:30am
When we arrived only 9 holes out of 18 were open, we were disappointed as we had travelled to this course because this was not stated when we booked.
This is not what we paid for, I understand that weather can’t be helped but even the man at the golf club said £25 each was extreme considering they were closed

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pontefract golf course

Staff very friendly,---course plays very well ,greens in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A very nice scenic woodland course with some testing holes and fairways. Greens in very good condition and not as fast as they look which got us off to a shakey start! Greens ran true and fair, plenty trouble off fairways so driver not always the best approach particularly with the shorter par 4's. Nice Madri pint in clubhouse but remember to remove your cap at the bar. Worth a visit

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course shame about my golf!

Had a really positive experience playing here last week. There greens were in excellent condition with good pace even though it was late September.

Only slight issue and I suppose it depends on luck really is that there are no “tee times” bookable so when you arrive you just join the queue on the first tee.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Really enjoyed this course. Only negative would be the standard of the greens but would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Not wowed by the course

Never played this course before. Paid £30 each for the round which, compared to others on offer that day (priced between £18 - £22) that we HAVE played it was just not worth £30 so we were left disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Service

Unfortunately on the day the weather was horrendous. Sleet and snow. However, we decided to play on as we had pre- paid and travelled 30 odd miles. As we were waiting to tee off on the first, Malcolm the secretary walked down to us and offered us a free round each at some time in the future when the weather was better. He said for us to play on if we wished but he would like us to experience the course in better conditions. We managed to get 8 holes in anyway but enough was enough by then. Difficult to judge the amenities off course due to Covid restrictions but felt more welcome at this course than any other I have experienced in recent times. We’ll be back for our free round soon and also more times in future. Lovely course by the way. Thank you Pontefract.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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