Championship at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

The Championship Course at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa was designed by Donald Steel, one of Britain's most respected golf course architects whose career spanned several decades of work across the UK and Europe. Steel, known for his sympathetic approach to landscape and strategic design principles, created this layout in the Cheshire countryside near Tarporley, a market town situated between Chester and the Peak District.

The course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Cheshire Plain, with the routing taking advantage of natural elevation changes and mature woodland that frames many holes. Steel's design philosophy typically emphasized playability for members while incorporating strategic options and challenges for better players, and this approach is evident in the varied hole configurations and green complexes throughout the eighteen holes. The parkland setting provides a traditional English golf experience with tree-lined fairways and well-defined playing corridors.

As part of a hotel and spa resort, the course serves both members and visiting guests, making it accessible to a broader golfing public than many private clubs in the region. The facility offers a full complement of practice areas and clubhouse amenities that support both casual rounds and organized competitions. The Cheshire location places it within reach of golfers from Manchester, Liverpool, and the broader northwest England corridor, contributing to its role as a regional venue for club events and society outings.