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Unfortunately I played just after they had hollow tined and top dressed every single green. They really should give a discount when this happens as putting is a lottery, and pitching on the green produces big puffs of sand and ball dies or skids through. The fairways and teeing areas were excellent. A very taxing course over severe hills. Buggies recommended (I walked but was thankful I had a trolley). Very many blind shots and because a lot of greens are perched at the top of hills it is impossible to see hazards and gauge your approach shots.

Booked this course as I was in the area for the Seniors Open at Royal Porthcawl and it is not far away. I received a warm welcome and was given a good description of how the course was laid out so that I didn't get lost. You would have to be fit to get around or use a buggy, as it is hilly over the first 9 and very undulating on the back 9. However, that's what gave the course its beauty. Mature trees frame most holes and the fairways were lush and well tended. Greens were consistent and a credit to the greenkeeper and his staff who were busy everywhere. If you get out of position and lose sight of the group in front, it will be difficult at times to know which direction or how far to hit your fairway shots. GPS would be a big help in this regard. At £18.50 online for a single player this was fantastic value and I highly recommend this beautiful, rolling course to everyone.