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I was met by a former Cpatain as the club has a meet and greet policy for visitors to show them round the clubhouse and answer any questions. This was an excellent touch.
I had previously contacted the club to enquire about using the James Braid Association discount and all of my dealings with Andy, the Assistant Secretary, were excellent.
The day was dry but a touch windy. Given the recent poor weather the course was in excellent condition. The only exceptions were the low lying 6th and 13th holes. But that did not take away from the enjoyment and a few more dry days will sort that, I am sure.
The course is mostly par fours - just two par 3’s and one par five. Only twice do more than three consecutive holes run in the same direction
11 was unreachable into the wind
you cant afford to go left with either your tee or approach shots to the long 13th
don’t be short and left of the 17th as the slop will take your ball into gorse.
Beware of the ground falling steeply away short of the 3rd green and do not fail to get up to the fourth as the green is raised.
This is a good test of golf and well worth a visit.
The clubhouse is well appointed and serves both good food and drink.
I will return and encourage others to do so..