Course
Opened – 1968
Course Designer – Mr Hawtree
Special Features - Tree lined course with some holes surrounded by heather. Accuracy from the tee will be rewarded
General Playability -
Undulating/Flat - Quite flat
Treelined/exposed - Tree lined
Many / few water hazards - Only one
Changes to the Course –
Greens
Type of grass -Festuca rubra & Poa Annua
Height of cut - 3.5mm
Speed/stimp reading – 9.0'
Any specific comments – Flat and large greens with several options for pin placements
Fairways
Type of grass – Festuca rubra
Height of cut – 14mm
General width and contouring – Average width getting narrow in places
Any specific comments - Almost every hole is surrounded with trees on both sides
Tees
Type of grass – Lolium & poa annua
Height of cut - 11mm
Collars
Type of grass – Lolium & poa annua
Height of cut – 11mm
Rough
Type of grass – Festuca rubra & poa annua
Height of cut Semi-rough – 25mm
Height of cut Intermediate –
Height of cut Rough - 80mm
Any specific comments – Consistent
Weather
In advance – Mixture of dry and warm weather and some rain.
Forecast for tournament – Overcast, showers and strong wind.
Other Features
Course located near a practice area for Nato with low flying jets.
