Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course
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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course

18 holes • Par 73 • 6,438m

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About Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course

The Championship Course is the principal 18-hole layout at Macdonald Portal Golf & Spa Resort near Tarporley. It opened in 1990 and was designed by Donald Steel. Macdonald's current specification lists 7,041 yards, par 73 and SSS 75, although descriptive text on the same page gives 7,037 yards.

The course was named Golf Course of the Year in 1995. Its routing occupies rolling Cheshire parkland and incorporates substantial water features, including lakes and waterfalls. The third is a 607-yard par five with its green protected by a lake.

The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 73, 6,438m (7,041 yards). Designed by Donald Steel, the course originally opened in 1990. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Practice Facilities, Clubhouse, Hotel, Restaurant, Bar, Cabin, Terrace, and 2 more.

History & Design

1990
Opened
Donald Steel
Architects
Resort
Course Style
Donald Steel championship course with extensive water features
Known For
Golf Course of the Year 1995
Awards
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Origins

The Championship Course was developed as part of Portal's golf complex and opened in 1990 to a design by Donald Steel.

Design Philosophy

Steel used the rolling Cheshire site, mature trees and created water features to produce a long championship course, with lakes and waterfalls recurring through the routing.

Recognition

The course was named Golf Course of the Year in 1995.

Today

It remains Portal's principal championship layout alongside the Premier and Arderne courses.

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Facilities

Pro ShopPractice FacilitiesClubhouseHotelRestaurantBarAccommodation AvailableCabinDining AvailableTerraceLodgeSuiteMembership Available

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Course Design

Architect & designers

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Donald SteelDesigner

Donald Maclennan Arklay Steel (born 23 August 1937 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England) is a distinguished figure in…