GazMac2010

This is a course that I've wanted to play for a while but unfortunately not had the opportunity until now and it was worth the wait.

On arrival you drive long the long driveway and then in the distant you see Astbury Hall come into view with the car park on the right hand side.

We parked up and headed into the shop. The member of staff confirmed our tee time and we then collected our scorecards. Lots of items available to buy including a course guide which I wish I had purchased as it could have saved me a couple of shots.

After a quick practice on the putting green which is in front of the hall itself, we headed over to the first tee. It's a bit of a walk to the first but it's worth it.

Considering the weather we've had, it was really nice to see green tee boxes, fairways and greens. We saw numerous green staff working around the course during our round and you can tell they have been busy.

The course was in immaculate condition from tee to green. The tee boxes are lush, the fairways cut nice and tight and the greens run perfectly. Considering the age of the course, every hole is well laid out and excellently defined. The bunkers are well placed around the course to catch your ball and the sand is very nice quality. I visited them a few times unfortunately.

For our entire round, we didn't have anybody in front of us or behind. In fact we only saw one other couple, a single golfer and the guys from Me and My Golf out on the course. I'm sure this will change once news gets out that the course is open again.

Afterwards we headed to the 19th hole for a couple of drinks. A nice selection was available which you can enjoy inside or outside on the patio looking over the 10th tee and practice putting green.

This was a fabulous day out and I would really recommend playing this course when you have the chance.