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Enjoyed the round but course showing signs of its poor drainage and playing very soft. Greens were okay although fairways were a little long. Bunkers (yeah, I know, I should stay out of them) were truly appalling.
A course definitely needing a bit of TLC.
Only saw one person in (quite nice) clubhouse who acted as Golf Shop Pro, barman and chef!
Food choice was extremely limited.

The course was quiet so no problem waiting or being chased from behind. A relatively forgiving course which feels quite long (probably because of the walk over the A34 roughly between two halves of the round) undulating rather than very hilly. Fairways & greens in superb condition. Pro Shop, Bar & Restaurant staff all very pleasant, welcoming and efficient. A throughly good day’s golf on a course I could recommend to anyone.

Course is hilly but as (by & large!) you are playng along the gradients you don't arrive at your ball gasping for breath. Greens & fairways were in the sort of condition many courses won't achieve until late May - great! No water obstacles on the course but several 'blind' holes which keep the interest up (and several will become much more difficult when the trees green up). We copied the 'Pro's Tips' off their website which avoided us doing some silly things! Despite recent substantial rain the course was very well drained. There was only one temporary green in play and many of the bunkers were in need of a sand top-up and there were very few of the tees off mats all of which was anyway to be expected given the time of year.

Clubhouse is functional and welcoming with great views over the easy-looking (but it turns out, quite challenging!) 18th. Bar prices not cheap! Good changing facilities and the Pro Shop seemed well stocked and was welcoming and helpful.