Haigh golf course offers 18 fantastic holes of parkland golf.
The par-70 Balcarres course, spread over 6000 yards, is challenging enough for the competitive golfer but still provides a fun round for the less experienced.
We are open every day, 7am - dusk.
How to book a game
To book a game on our 18 hole Balcarres golf course, you will need to use the online booking portal. We do not take phone reservations.
Visitors can book up to 2 weeks in advance. Payment will be taken on booking. Members have reserved tee times and can book these up to 7 days in advance.
'Turn up and play' golf will be permitted however we recommend pre-booking online to guarantee a tee off time. During winter you can turn up to pay and play but only during quieter times and only if tee times are available.
What you need to know
- The golf course is back to normal playing conditions with no restrictions
- USGA Specification Greens in use all year round
- Rakes are back in bunkers – please rake out footmarks in bunkers after use
- Pull carts are available for hire
- Players must bring their own clubs and equipment. Equipment hire is not currently available.
For all golf and membership enquiries you can contact the Golf at Haigh team.
Who can play?
The course is open to all members of the public (you don’t need to have visited us before), providing you have your own clubs and equipment.
A maximum of 4 players are permitted to play per tee off time.
Parking and facilities
All golfers who pay to use the 18 hole Balcarres course are entitled to free parking. Car park tickets will be validated in the Visitor Centre when booking in.
The toilets inside the Visitor Centre are available for player use. There is also a shared gender changing room for single use at a time.
Prices
Golf course prices - Summer 2026
| Golf course | Day and time | Price per person |
|---|
| Balcarres 18 hole par-70 |
Weekday, up to twilight |
£19.50 |
| Balcarres 18 hole par-70 |
Weekday, twilight |
£11.50 |
| Balcarres 18 hole par-70 |
Weekend, up to twilight |
£24.50 |
| Balcarres 18 hole par-70 |
Weekend, twilight |
£13.00 |
Book a golf coaching session
Whether you're a seasoned player or a complete beginner, our professionals offer golf coaching for all abilities.
Ian Lee Golf Academy
With over 35 years experience coaching and developing players of all levels from complete beginners through to elite amateurs and winners on the PGA European Tour, Ian Lee offers a range of golf courses for all ages and individual tuition. Offering unrivalled practice facilities, golf courses and a state-of-the-art indoor golf studio housing the very best technology, Haigh Woodland Park is the place to learn and improve your golf no matter what your level. Wherever you are on a player pathway, PGA Fellow Professional Ian Lee can help play your best shots, drop your handicap, and be your best golfer.
Alan Crompton
Alan has been a PGA Golf Professional for over thirty years. He has great experience teaching golfers of all abilities, from juniors and beginners to County players and developing some of the region’s best professionals. Alan’s teaching style is informal, fun and enthusiastic, having learned coaching methods from attending workshops led by some of the game’s top instructors including Butch Harmon, Peter Cowan and John Jacobs.