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 – 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
Spikes Bar | Bar Kitchen | Restaurant | |
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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 |
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.
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!
