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Birch Grove Golf Club Player Reports

J Hills (England) 02/07/08


Thought I'd provide an update on my previous report after playing again the other day - and with a bit more experience under my belt!

The course was in excellent condition, especially the greens which were pristine.

Being a small course none of the rough is too awful - there just isn't the space - but the out of bounds are very tight. You have to think about every shot, more so at this course than any other I've played. Too timid and you get nowhere; take too much club and you're in trouble. There's just so little margin for error, which I think is what makes the course such a little gem.

If I have a grumble it's that for of an evening's golf it's not fantastic value (£11). Possibly because it's a nine hole course there's no twilight rate.

That said, it's hardly expensive, the club is very welcoming and the natives friendly! Hopefully I'll get back again before the nights start to draw in. My scores may be slightly lower now than before but that reflects perhaps a more informed opinion than any criticism of the course.


Ratings
Value for Money Value for Money ::7 7
Challenge Challenge Rating : 7 7
Off Course Off course rating : 8 8
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J Hills (England) 21/02/08


A lovely short course, challenging but not so awful as to put this absolute beginner of for life. The hazards live up to their name but the 'rough' was more forgiving. I played it last week when it had been cold & frosty for a while so the greens were hard and fast making it hard to get the ball to stick, but isn't that part of the fun?

If I had a disappointment it was that a few of the greens were off limits due to the weather, but I can't complain about the club protecting its assets. The facilities are being improved but are already quite satisfactory, the staff are helpful, bar prices reasonable and general air very unpretentious.

I can't wait to get round again - but when it's a bit warmer!


Ratings
Value for Money Value for Money ::10 10
Challenge Challenge Rating : 7 7
Off Course Off course rating : 8 8
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Ron & Loraine Christianson (Canada) 28/06/07


Great course in good condition with a couple of challenging holes and very friendly staff and players. Will definately return next time we are in England.


Ratings
Value for Money Value for Money ::10 10
Challenge Challenge Rating : 6 6
Off Course Off course rating : 8 8
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Paul Nicholls (England) 09/05/07


What a friendly course..no airs and graces a real pleasure to play. Course was in smashing condition greens nice and true. All of the staff that we spoke to were great.


Ratings
Value for Money Value for Money ::9 9
Challenge Challenge Rating : 6 6
Off Course Off course rating : 7 7
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Paul Barker (England) 03/05/07


Played this course last night for the first time.

As a novice i found it quite tricky but not too daunting. Played the second nine with two club members. Good lads and patient.(Cheers Jez and Pete). Will def play again if i get chance.


Ratings
Value for Money Value for Money ::8 8
Challenge Challenge Rating : 6 6
Off Course Off course rating : 7 7
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sam wilkinson (England) 13/03/07


where shall i start this course is great, the people kind, friendly. The course was in grat condition for the winter months, and the course can be somed up in one word,absurlotely brilliant


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