Course Introduction
The 18-hole course has a parkland nature, but it does have some holes that have links-type turf to hit off, and a crisp strike imparts some much needed control at these points.
At just over 6000 yards (6,032), off
the medal tees, the course provides a good test of golf,
without being beyond the means of the ‘average’ club
golfer. A par 70 and SSS 69 (Gents) 72 (Ladies) gives
everyone a fair chance of playing to their handicap on
every outing. Click here to view our score card.
The diversity of terrain ensures that anyone who doesn’t think their shots through properly will suffer, and without being able to see the bottom of the pin on many holes, the golfer has to be sure in his or her mind before committing to the shot.
The
opening hole can be the ruin of many scorecards, but,
negotiate the opening six safely, and you have the basis
of a handicap-cutting score. With only one par 4 over
400 yards, 4 par 3s and 2 par 5s, the golfer who has
good control over his mid-irons can generate a lot of
birdie opportunities. Having said that, there are not
many greens which are flat, so more work is needed to
read the subtle borrows. There are 9 fairways or greens
where the burns are in play.
The greens in recent years have been in fine condition, and, without being the speed of greens that frighten club golfers, they do roll fair and true.
The
two par 5s also offer up chances of birdies. The 2nd
hole is blind, but two solid hits only leaves a short
approach, and the low-handicap golfer should always get
close to the 18th with two good shots, especially in
Summer.
As with most golf courses, there is trouble to be found if you stray far enough off the fairway. Out of bounds lies to the left of the first 3 holes and the 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th. The burn in front of the par 3 3rd and 12th greens requires accuracy. The 470yd 1st and the 452 stroke index 1, 17th require good hits every time!
