Pleasington Golf Club
Pleasington Golf Club
Est. 1891
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Where2Golf says:
Pleasington Golf Club, home to a well-rated and always popular golf course, is located in the village of Pleasington, a short drive from the town of Blackburn in Lancashire. This tree-lined and open heathland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
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Map of courses in England - Lancs / Cheshire
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About the course
The course:
18 holes.
Tree-lined & open heathland.
Gently undulating terrain - no effort to walk.
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Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
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Designer:
George Lowe designed the original 9-holes; extended by Sandy Herd in 1909.
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| Yards |
6539 |
6144 |
5782 |
| Par |
71 |
71 |
74 |
| SSS or Slope |
72 |
70 |
74 |
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How2Get There?
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33 miles N of Manchester
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Essential information
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Green Fees:
2016 visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (April thru' Oct): Mon-Thur £45; Fri-Sun £50. [Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc].
Credit cards accepted.
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Who can play and When?
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends (after 2:30pm).
Must book in advance.
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Other Information
Players generally walk this course.
Practice facilities
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Did you know?
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The small village of Pleasington dates back to at least the time of the Domesday Book (1086 AD), when it was listed as "Plesigtune", a name meaning "a settlement owned by Plessa's People".
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Location
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Latitude: (53.729301)
Longitude: (-2.542841)
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