Ayresc

Good course. Not overly long but makes you think about position.

The course is very exposed and as it was a very windy day it was challenging to say the least. The greens had just been tined which was unfortunate as they would have otherwise been very true and medium/fast.
It’s a tough course without the weather with many really interesting holes which reflect some of the style of its famous designer.
The rugged beauty of the moors that the course is caved from further added to what was a memorable round. Totally recommend.

I was a member at this course when I was 15 which was 40 years ago and this was my return! Some things had changed but much was the same. Most importantly the course was still maintained to the very highest standard. The greens were fast and true (the best I’ve seen for quite a while touring different courses). The bunkers well kept and generous of sand.
This is a very picturesque course. The undulating topography provides many a great view over the next challenging hole.
Whilst nowehere near the coast there are many similarities to a links feel. The fairways are firm and have a links rather than parkland fairway texture (I know - very strange) and the ball as a result tends to sit up more than you might expect.
It plays longer than its yardage and is a great challenge especially the back nine.
We all have such busy lives these days so I hesitate to say I’d go back but I am planing to go back agaIn soon.
Have to say I did have a couple of pints in the clubhouse and the members I met and the pro and bar team were all very welcoming.