Course
Opened - 1926
Course Designer – Harry Colt
Special Features -
General Playability – Reasonably flat though the swirling wind makes it difficult for club selection
Undulating/Flat –
Treelined/exposed – Tree lined course
Changes to the Course –
Greens
Type of grass – Poa/Bent Mix
Height of cut - 2.5mm
Speed/stimp reading - Will be fast approx 11.5’ on the stimp.
Any specific comments -
Fairways
Type of grass – Bent Fescue/Poa mix
Height of cut – 8mm
General width and contouring – 20-25m
Any specific comments -
Tees
Type of grass – Bent Fescue/Poa mix
Height of cut - 6 mm
Collars
Type of grass - Bent Fescue/Poa mix
Height of cut – 6 mm
Rough
Type of grass – Poa/Rye/Fescue mix
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 30mm
Intermediate – Height of cut –
Rough - Height of cut – 125mm
Any specific comments –
Weather
In advance – Cold with showers
Forecast for tournament – Getting warmer
Other Features
The course meanders through an exclusive housing development
