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Ashburnham Golf Club
Played On 07/13/2017Ashburnham Golf Course is a true test of golf and a hidden gem.
Ashburnham is a true links course with a real eclectic mix of golf holes. The course starts with a down hill Par 3 from the club house to test anyone's first tee nerves. The second hole runs parallel with the club house in the opposite direction with a strong par 4 that rewards a well struck mid to long iron. The third starts what is a series of challenging holes into the prevailing wind. With the highlite being the tough Par 3 6th sat amongst a sand dune.
The course follows the shore line which is rarely in view as the holes are set in the sand dunes.
The Par 5 8th hole is a risk and reward dog leg that a good drive can set up a chance to go for the green in two. A well guarded green with well positioned bunkers mean you will have to be accurate. The course then turns back towards the club house following the shore line once more. The 9th hole a dog leg Par 4 with well placed fairway bunkers to disuade you from cutting the corner to allow a shorter second shot to the green. The course then has s mix of Par 5's and 4's that test all aspects of your game before reaching a gem of a Par 3 played from an elivated tee. A short hole with bunkering short to catch anything that is miss clubbed, just s great short par 3. The finishing holes are again a great test with the 15th being played to a green placed behind dunes to catch any wayward approach shot. The 16th is my favourite as you climb up to a well elevated tee box to look down on the green. A make or break shot as it is normal into wind. The finishing hole is a shortish par 4 to elevated green underclub at your peril as your ball will be sucked down a steep slope leaving a more challenging shot to the green.