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There are a lot of criss-crossing holes on this course. There are also a lot of blind shots and tee boxes right next to greens on long holes. Being an inconsistent golfer (I miss right, left, long, short, depending on all manner of factors) I was constantly worried that I would be endangering other players. And just because you couldn't see anyone up ahead didn't necessarily mean the coast was clear. I spent a lot of time walking forward to check my landing area was clear.
Despite this delay in my play, I was progressing at a decent rate. But by the time I'd got to about hole 11 I'd caught up with the 2 ball in front. They were very friendly and offered for me to go ahead. I declined on the basis that they were themselves stuck behind a load of 4 balls who were not letting anyone through. And the pace of play from these groups was absolutely shocking. I was spending upwards of 10 minutes per tee waiting around, and often having to wait for second shots also.
The 2 ball behind me and the single chap behind them had all caught up by this point so we continued as a 4 ball. Even so, we were spending a lot of time waiting around.
In fact it was so bad, the 2 ball ahead, and the 2 ball who'd joined me, finished on hole 16 and returned to the clubhouse. It was painfully slow.
The greens weren't in great condition to be honest, weeds in places, and slow and unreceptive.
It's a shame because there were some fun holes with some interesting decisions to make. And amazing views. But I will not be returning in a hurry.

I really enjoyed my jaunt around the course. I'd not swung a club in a few months so arrived early to use the practise facilities to warm up. They were pretty good and good value for money.
I was able to tee off early because the course was quite quiet. There was rain around and I got a few showers. It was very clear that there had been a lot of rain lately. The fairways were very squelchy in places. I had a few balls embedded on the fairway. As I was playing casually I was able to lift and place, but you'd be pretty peeved if playing in a comp.
The course was challenging with some fun holes. Not too many blind shots which is always nice.
My biggest gripe, was that I was finding myself fixing 3 or 4, sometimes more, pitchmarks on the greens. Some very lazy people out ahead of me. I really don't get the mentality of some people.
All in all a decent challenge and friendly staff and members.