Mike Hood

Have played here a few times now. Helsby is a friendly club which is challenging, well maintaned, great greens and overall represents good value for money. That all said, if you are looking for the wow factor then this isn't a course I would recommend as it is a slightly dull parkland course which doesn't offer any views to take in along the way.

Its still my favourite course in Cheshire, no higher compliment than that. Its not cheap though and is somewhat exclusive. I was at the invite of a member and even then it would have cost me £40 if he hadn't paid for me. Its had a few minor alterations since my last visit many moons ago, mainly extra bunkers strategically placed. For November you couldn't fault the greens, very true and quick. Must be lightening in summer. Drains well due to sandstone too, very few wet patches. Clubhouse is a wonderful setting too, especially if you want to watch golfers coming in.

Attractive parkland course with testing but true greens. Online booking of 4 ball great value at £17.50 on Saturday. Course condition excellent. Hazards to think about are trees and streams, bunkers fairly positioned and not too difficult. Temp greens in winter were good too.

Got a 4 ball for £60 offer which we were able to use on a Sunday. In early March with zero degree temp we had no temporary greens but some helpful winter tees. What wasn't helpful was the cold and gale like winds!! The greens were very true and quick for this time of year. If you want good links style golf on the cheap then Leasowe is a must. Fairways can be narrow, more forgiving to the slicers than the hookers (or more kindly.. faders and drawers). Its a regular jaunt, only wish they could guarantee good weather.

Played as a guest on a £12.50 deal after North Manchester closed. Though half of holes were winter greens and most winter tees ALL 18 holes were playable and all had interest of some sort. This is a course you could play over and over again and not get bored. Would love to play it when the course is at its full length but dry.

Play Frodsham quite a lot and it never plays winter greens due to the sandstone it sits on. A challenging but not difficult parkland course that has some lovely views of the Mersey estuary on the higher holes. Lovely clubhouse and always good value for money.