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Paid through Golfnow where there were lots of tee times shown as available, so I booked a time, with lots of free slots either side, to be told on arrival the course was packed and the club doesnt have the same times as Golf Now shows on their site, the two are not connected, and therefore my time was put back 30 minutes or I can play the 9 hole par 3 course twice.
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I ordered two glasses of lime and soda water.......£6.80 !!!!! what an absolute rip off, we sat outside on the filthy patio area which was desperately in need of a jet wash and clear up of old furniture, a shame as the view would be good of the course, so not a good start.

The course was OK, bare patches round the greens, although the greens were well covered, but so many unrepaired pitch marks where other golfers just couldn't be bothered to repair them.

The pace was pretty slow, but the weather was good, so that helped, and other players were friendly and apologetic about the pace, and although I was called though by a 3 and 4 ball, you couldn't really go anywhere, I was impressed by the friendly course Marshall who did ask If I wanted to get through the 3 ball in front, but there wasn't any point as everywhere was slow, eventually I did go through and could see the reason for the delay, as I ended up on the 15th behind 2 women, and what an experience that was to behold.

We sat behind waiting on a bench on the 17th, and watched them on an uphill par 3,
1st ball shanked right 50 yards, went and fetched it and back to the tee.
2nd ball straight slice into the woods, went and fetched a ball from the trolley.
3rd ball, another shank 50 yards, went and fetched it,
4th ball, slice into the woods, now the crows and squirrels were running for cover. Went to the trolley and fetched another
5th ball, Hoooray, it went around 100 yards to the edge of the wood, and after a conference they decided to walk off the tee and play what was now her 10th shot, not a word to us, no apology for the delay, offer to pay through, obviously delighted with the thought she may crack 20 on this hole?

By now my eyes were clouded over, and for the next 10 minutes I was treated to the sound of golf balls hitting, ash, oak, beech, willow, I think she missed the birch, but couldn't be sure as I was distracted by the Japanese soldier trying to surrender to her, not realising the war was over and never have been subject to such a bombardment.

The 18th took on a similar vein, and I just wanted to get in the car and go, still smarting over the rip off prices for a soft drink, will I return ? only for the entertainment factor.

I hadn't played the course before, but was impressed with the friendly welcome by the pro staff, explaining the course layout etc and a small course map. Alll necessary Covid precautions were in place.
The course is quite quirky with the ponies and cattle wandering around, but there wasn't any real detrimental affect to the course as it was pretty firm. It was a lovely walk, the greens ran pretty true and although it was a little slow in places, the weather was quite hot and it was nice scenery.
I would definitely revisit the course, also the bar prices were very reasonable, Dibden please take note.

I was down in Gloucestershire for a few days and this was the final day, I looked at the yardages and reviews and thought I would give it a try, so pleased I did, I was fortunate to get paired up with another visitor who had played before and so happy I did as I think I might have got lost between some greens to tees.
The course was in such good condition, especially the greens. There is no doubt this is a tough course, not only physically, but you really do need to think yourself round, there were quite a few blind approaches, but plenty of space around the greens. You have to get used to the general public wandering around without a care in the world, but the course is well worth a visit, the pro was very welcoming and informative and we met a few members on the way round, who were very helpful with their knowledge.
I was very impressed with the course, and at the end of the round, the catering supplied at the club house called The Waypoint was second to none, proper home cooking, but to a high standard and quality as well as totally Covid compliant, they made you feel very welcome and the food was incredibly good, I would eat here, even if I was there for the golf.
All in all a fantastic experience, well done to all at the club and the caterers

A nice course, well laid out and in good condition, friendly greeting from the staff and all in a all a very pleasant day, will certainly play it again if I'm in the area