A Venue for All – Golf. Dine. Enjoy.

Whether visiting for golf, a casual drink, or a special event everyone is welcome at Houghwood – no membership is required. Houghwood offers a beautifully maintained parkland golf course with large, receptive greens and rolling fairways. Off the course, enjoy our formal dining restaurant or unwind in Spikes Bar.

A Venue for All

Constructed in 1995 the tree-lined golf course in St Helens overlooks the beautiful Lancashire Plain and Welsh hills. We welcome visitors, societies and corporate events at Houghwood to enjoy the course and views that our members are lucky enough to experience every day. Alongside our 18 hole course, we have the practice facilities of a Putting Green, Chipping Green and Driving Range available to members, guests and visitors alike.

Hole-by-hole

Take a closer look at each hole before you play. From challenging par 3s to intricate  par 5s, our detailed guide offers tips, yardages, and insights to help you plan your round and play your best.

Hole 1 layout

Hole 1 – Far Pingot

From an elevated tee looking look down a sloping fairway, a tee shot that favours the right hand side will leave a clear view for your approach to the green. A large swale protects the front and right hand side of the green and will gather any poorly struck shots.

  • 332 yards Par 4
  • 359 yards Par 4
  • 434 yards Par 4

Book a Tee

Secure your tee time with the link below – being sure to reserve a specific time slot to start your round of golf. Booking now ensures your place on the course and helps us manage player flow throughout the day.

Explore Houghwood with us

Soar over Houghwood and take in the full experience. From the rolling parkland fairways to panoramic views stretching across the Lancashire Plain and out to the Welsh Hills — this is golf at its most scenic.

View the wide, welcoming fairways and smooth, receptive greens from above — all designed to challenge and reward golfers of every level. You will spot the permanent buggy track and our buggy fleet ready to keep you moving in comfort year-round. Glance across the clubhouse, practice areas, and check-out the fully stocked pro shop, home to expert advice from our resident PGA Professional.

This is more than a course. It’s a destination. Welcome to Houghwood.

Bar, Dining & Outside Terrace

We offer a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for unwinding with family and friends and you don’t have to be a member to join us.  Whether you are seeking drinks, coffees, afternoon tea or a more formal meal, we serve food in both our Spikes Bar, which also has an outside patio area overlooking the golf course, and our upstairs Restaurant with balcony.

We are committed to accommodating all our guests, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free option, alongside catering for any special dietary needs.

May and June Opening Times

Monday Monday
Tuesday Tuesday
Wednesday Wednesday
Thursday Thursday
Friday Friday
Saturday Saturday
Sunday Sunday
Spikes Bar
Monday 09.30am-7.30pm
Tuesday 09.30am-7.30pm
Wednesday 09.30am-10.00pm
Thursday 09.30am-9.00pm
Friday 09.30am-9.30pm
Saturday 09.30am-9.30pm
Sunday 09.30am-8.00pm
Bar Kitchen
Monday 09.30am-4.00pm
Tuesday 09.30am-4.00pm
Wednesday 09.30am-9.30pm
Thursday 09.30am-8.00pm
Friday 09.30am-8.00pm
Saturday 09.30am-8.00pm
Sunday 09.30am-6.00pm
Restaurant
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 12.00pm - 8.30pm
Sunday 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Spikes Bar Bar Kitchen Restaurant
Monday 09.30am-7.30pm 09.30am-4.00pm
Tuesday 09.30am-7.30pm 09.30am-4.00pm
Wednesday 09.30am-10.00pm 09.30am-9.30pm
Thursday 09.30am-9.00pm 09.30am-8.00pm 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Friday 09.30am-9.30pm 09.30am-8.00pm 12.00pm - 2.00pm & 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 09.30am-9.30pm 09.30am-8.00pm 12.00pm - 8.30pm
Sunday 09.30am-8.00pm 09.30am-6.00pm 12.00pm - 6.00pm

“Playing golf amidst stunning views and beautiful countryside, this is Houghwood Golf. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly welcome. I am a founder member, and always feel proud to invite visitors to the club, confident that they will enjoy their experience on our superbly maintained course.”

- Fran Carrington, Lady Member and Former Captain at Houghwood.

“I feel so lucky to be a member of Houghwood, playing golf with friends every week on a stunning parkland course with panoramic views across to the Welsh mountains."

- Sandra Austin, Lady Member and Former Captain at Houghwood.

Explore more at Houghwood

We welcome visitors, societies and corporate events at Houghwood to enjoy the course and views that our members are lucky enough to experience every day. Take a closer look.

Golf Membership

Explore our membership options

Society Golf

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Green Fees

All visitors are welcome – book a tee time

Open Competitions

Please call the office for all details of open competitions

Safeguarding

You should feel safe and enjoy your sport. At Houghwood we aim to promote the game of golf with a mix of competitiveness and friendship!