Frankthetank11

This is a course with a great layout that has some challenging holes. A links like feel to it, that is just not kept in good nick. The majority of the course is ok with the fairways needing a cut, however the problem is with the greens. They are incredible long and actually play like a fringe at best. They are very bumpy and the ball bobbles a huge amount. They are the slowest greens I've played on and not in a good way. Even though the facilities are very basic, you wouldn't mind so much because the course is great other than the condition in particular the greens. This is the fourth time I've played it and I will give it one more shot because of the course but if there is not a vast improvement on the greens I will be force to strike if off my list of courses I play.

I have played Cranleigh half a dozen times this summer and it has quickly become a favourite for our family. The course is tight with a wide range of different holes that require some clever thinking off the tee. The course has always been in good condition and plays harder than the SSS suggests. Facilities are good as it is part of a country club. The only negative is that the staff are not golf savvy and could do with improving their friendliness.

Hurtmore is a confidence building course that is relatively easy. I am a big hitter so it is therefore a lot of holes are just drives and pitches. There are a few annoying out of bounds and the 3rd is one of the toughest par 4s around with the 18th having the potential to be a round killer. You will be in a bunker at least once on your round so make sure you can get out of them. The facilities are good for a golf course on the cheaper side and a social event could work well here. They have an amazing new simulator set up which I have yet to try as I prefer to play outdoors. The staff can sometimes seem grumpy but overall ok.