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Mark Fedorowicz (England) 19/06/08

I play here regularly as its local to where I live, 9 holes after work for not much more than a tenner. Its a great beginners course, has a couple of Par 5s that are long enough and the 7th is a tricky par 4 where you can be left with a pitch shot over a tree to a rolling green which can be either very soft or pretty hard and is also protected by sizable grass mounds. The lie on the fairways can be quite tight making taking a divot tricky. The course is annexed to a large purpose built Gym/Pool/racquet sports club so has changing and bar facilities.

Value for Money	7
Challenge	4
Off Course	7

Jon & Mark GC reviews (England) 02/06/05

Considering this is a public course, in a densely populated area and aqueezed into a relatively small space, this course provides a reasonable golfing experience for a reasonable price.

The course is certainly not long (the par-4 9th is very driveable)but there is a certain variety in some of the holes which maintains ones interest. The greens are relatively small, and on the day we played were not at all receptive - necessitating numerous bump-and-run shots. The grass on the greens was also a bit long, but having said that, they were in very good condition - Amida have obviously spent some money here.

The whole course has a nice 'feel' to it - plenty of mature trees and well-maintained fairways.

My main gripe is the lack of 150 yardage markers - making club selection a bit of a lottery sometimes.

All in all though, I must admit to being pleasantly suprised by the course. For a swift nine holes after work, on a well-maintained course, which wont break the bank - then it's ideal.

Value for Money	9
Challenge	3
Off Course	0

Declan Smith (England) 27/02/05

I love this course!, many of my friends got "hooked"here, it has all you want except water!, now its very upmarket in the clubhouse,but not too snobby.

The players out on the course are still of the same calibre, friendly, and down to earth.

Very reasonable prices, and a good view of the GYM/Swimming Pool while you have a pint !!!

Will allways play here at least 4 times a year because of location/atmosphere, i even walked the new course while the landscaping and coursework was being undertaken.

ENJOY...

Simon Rider (England) 27/07/04

The club have just spent a fortune refurbishing this course as part of the Amida development. This means that the greens are now of a pretty high standard for a course this inexpensive (£8.50 ish).

I know it's not the longest course in the world but has 2 par 5's which give it some teeth. As part of the refurb they have slightly squeezed the course to fit in the tennis courts but you only notice this at the new shortened 8th and the 9th. The 9th is a par four but a decent drive will see you on the green if you are fortunate.

It's a great place to learn the game or refine it - try playing with irons only or going off the back tees. Be warned there are dog walkers and general strollers on the course as there are old rights of way. It gets busy at weekends despite the booking system and occasionally you can find people playing down your fairway having sliced their shot. BUT it is in good nick and good value for a swift 9 especially when compared to some of the prices of 18 hole courses in the area.

Brian Monks (England) 27/06/04

The couse has just been refurbished, and is far better than before. Some of the greens are still a little hairy, but at £8, you won't get much better. A challenging little 9 hole course, with two decent par 5's, make this a great after work course. I would rather play here than go to a range, and it works our about the same price.

As a public course there can be a few hackers holding up play, but in general you can get round in a 2 ball in less that 2 hours. I have done it solo in an hour without anyone in front.

6.30am is not for the weak, but if you can drag yourself out of bed and get down to the course early, this is in my opinion the ideal time to play, and be back for breakfast.

Probably not worth traveling too far to visit, but it is a smashing little local course.

Peter Lester (USA) 26/02/04

I played this course 5 times over 5 days March 2003. My first impressions were spent wondering if we should park the car in the car park as there was a burnt out wreck of a car directly ouitside of the temporary clubhouse.

This is no reflection on the club, these things can happen anywhere.

The proprieters were extreemely friendly and very helpful. Nice people with a family feel.

It is a good stop off if you are flying out of Heathrow and have a few hours to kill.

I played 9 before heading off to the airport. My passport was rejected and I stopped off on the way back and managed to play 18 more. The course is interesting enough. Every hole seems distinctly different. The first two are long and forgiving. 2nd with an elevated green that can be ruinous if you go over, or if you come up too close. #3 is a par 3 over a brook which is below the Tee. I got a clear view of my of missed flight taking off. Low enough to see my empty seat. #4 Long doglegs to the left. If you are prone to slicing watch out for water and some lethal rough. There is water in play through 2,3,4.

Somewhere in the first 9 is another short par 3 which is quite tough. One has to aim between two banks of trees with a stream running across the fairway. The gap here is only about 30ft wide. The green has drainage channels around the right that are waiting if you get through the trees and come up short. The bunkers were partially flooded. Greens were fast, even when wet.

The final hole gives you a chance to have a good whack. But beware as 3 ft beyond the large green is out of bounds.

I think the club is shut for a landscape overhaul. I was told that they should be back in action some time this spring, 2004. I am looking forward to this as I expect the course to be in tip top condition and completely different.

Very inexpensive and almost empty when I was there. I loved it.