Ask the experts... courses questions

[JezzE]

Hello all,

From the next issue of the mag we're going to be running a new spread in the courses pages 'hosted' by myself and fellow courses 'collector', Rob Smith. As part of this spread, we'll be having a small 'ask the experts' section where Rob and I will attempt to answer your course-related questions, whether places to play, ideal spots for a certain type of golf, thoughts on certain courses etc - anything really.

We'll probably be running three or four questions a month in the mag, so fire away...

Jezz

 

[slowhand]

What would you say is the "best value" course to play in England? We can all go and play some fantastic courses if we are willing to pay 3 figures in green fees, but what course has the best facilities/welcome for the money?

 

[Jacko_G]

First question, what makes you and Rob "experts"?

 

[bluewolf]

Who would you say is the greatest British Course Architect and what is the best example of their work in the U.K.?

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Of all the courses on the open 'rota' which would you recommend to play first and why?

 

[r0wly86]

what courses would you like to see host The Open that haven't already or not held it for a long time

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Are links greens grass different to a USGA greens grass ?

Or maybe a slightly more conformational one, Why are parklands courses ranked so lowly by the GM magazine and by traditionalists?

I really like the look of rough or natural looking courses, so for me personally What course in the UK fitted in with the land and surroundings most naturally?

 

[Deleted member 1147]

What are your choices for best Par 3, Par 4 & Par 5 you've played (in the UK) & why?

Most underrated course you've played?

Best & worst counties for golf courses?

Which course most disappointed you & why?

Why didn't my invitation, to join you in rating & ranking these courses, find it's way into my in tray?

 

[Imurg]

What do you think of blind shots ? Any that detract from a course? Any that enhance it?

 

[Norrin Radd]

what are the chances of a forum member playing with you if it is there home track ?

 

[Hobbit]

Which course beat you up the most and would you go back to it?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What is your favourite type of golf course, links, parkland etc and why and based on your answer, which course would you choose to play if you could only one more for the rest of your career

 

[JezzE]

Some interesting ones here - thank you and keep them coming.

Looking forward to picking some of these out for our July issue...

 

[Capella]

One course that is definitely on my bucket list is Formby Ladies. Are there other notable 'ladies' golf courses in the UK, courses built with mostly female players in mind?

 

[Deleted member 1418]

What's the worst welcome you've ever experienced at a course/club; and which one was it?

 

[Jacko_G]

One course that is definitely on my bucket list is Formby Ladies. Are there other notable 'ladies' golf courses in the UK, courses built with mostly female players in mind?

Troon ladies.

Play round Troon Portland, while it's not exclusively a ladies course/club it is a lovely golf course. Recommend it.

 

[rksquire]

Which of the 'well thought' of courses is the most over-rated?

Of all the courses on the Open rota, which one would you dispense with?

Who is the best, current, course designer?

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Do you think any former elite players are good course designers, or is it only the specialist designers who know what they are doing?

 

[richart]

Most improved course you have played recently ?

Best lunch ?

 

[IanM]

If you had to play only one course for the rest of your lives, which would it be?

How many have you played? I will pass 400 this year! Are you sad like me and keep a spreadsheet?