Course Details

Vale Royal Abbey golf course is playable virtually all year round.  The drainage is so efficient that it rarely closes due to saturation or flooded greens.  Additionally it ia a major goal of the excellent Course Manager that there should never be winter tees.  Temporary greens are only used when there is a risk of damage by frozen ground.  Along with the fact that the course is only available for members and their guests means that individual members get more value for money than most courses with much lower membership fees.

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Course Layout Plan

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  1. 1st - 'Edwards's Vow' - 381 Yards - SI 12 - Par 4  (Click here for pictures)
  2. 2nd - 'Darnhall's Task' - 504 Yards - SI 6 - Par 5  (Click here for pictures)
  3. 3rd - 'Vernon's Ridge' - 266 Yards - SI 18 - Par 4
  4. 4th - 'Bold Laddie' - 374 Yards - SI 4 - Par 4  (Click here for pictures)
  5. 5th - 'Delamere's Aim' - 379 Yards - SI 8 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  6. 6th - 'Monkey Lodge' - 169 Yards - SI 16 - Par 3 (Click here for pictures)
  7. 7th - 'Hunter's Bridge' - 467 Yards - SI 2 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  8. 8th - 'Henry's Ruin' - 350 Yards - SI 14 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  9. 9th - 'James Stuart' - 400 Yards - SI 10 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  10. 10th - 'The Abbey' - 206 Yards - SI 11 - Par 3 (Click here for pictures)
  11. 11th - 'Granville Gate' - 298 Yards - SI 13 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  12. 12th - 'The Great Ditch' - 438 Yards - SI 1 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  13. 13th - 'Abbot's Deception' - 315 Yards - SI 7 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  14. 14th - 'Villien's Strife' - 317 Yards - SI 15 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  15. 15th - 'Astull's Revenge' - 570 Yards - SI 5 - Par 5 (Click here for pictures)
  16. 16th - 'Holcroft's Rise' - 147 Yards - SI 17 - Par 3 (Click here for pictures)
  17. 17th - 'Cromwell's Attack' - 421 Yards - SI 3 - Par 4 (Click here for pictures)
  18. 18th - 'Vallis Regalis' - 514 Yards - SI 9 - Par 5 (Click here for pictures)

 

Design & Construction

The course was designed by renowned British Golf Course Architect Simon Gidman. The site itself is set in gently rolling, peaceful, Cheshire countryside.

All greens are constructed to USGA specifications which, along with the naturally free draining site, enables the course to remain open and in a fully playable condition year round irrespective of the climatic conditions. All tees remain in use throughout the year with no use of mats enabling the full summer course to be played year round, it is also permitted to use the competition tees year round even for general play if you wish to play the course at its longest at all times.

Each hole is individually characteristic and provides a true test of golf requiring imaginative shot making with every club in the bag whilst remaining enjoyable to play for all standards of golfer. The course is 6,463 yards in length from the white tees, 6,160 from the yellow tees and 5,581 from the red tees.


Practice Facilities

The Club's practice facilities include a fully drained 200 yard long practice area with distance markers to allow honing of club distance control. Short game skills can be improved on the practice chipping green and finally your putting stroke can be grooved on the practice putting green.

Opening Times

The course is open for play each day from 8.00am. Please be aware that the clubhouse does not open until 8.00am and all Members and their guests are reminded that the changing of clothing and footwear is only permitted in designated changing areas in the clubhouse. All members and their guests must visit the Pro Shop to advise of their playing on the course. The course is for the exclusive use of Members and their guests with the exception of limited rare prestigious and traditional events arranged for non-members. Please ensure the course is available for play at your desired time by contacting the Pro Shop on 01606 301702.

Weather & Course Information

The Club provides a course information service which can be accessed by telephoning 01606 301291. Please use the link below to view local weather forcasts for the Vale Royal Abbey Area.