Camberley Heath Golf Club

[scratch]

I played here for the first time last week in their scratch open, I'd heard in the past that it's a decent course but wanted to find out for myself. Well, it's much better than a 'decent' course, I can't understand why it seems to slip under the radar when people talk about all the top Surrey clubs. I've played pretty much all the top Surrey clubs with the exception of Queenwood and the Wisley and CH is right up there with the best of them. Enough undulations to give the holes plenty of variation, good mix of long and short par 4's and par 5's that give you a chance to go for them in 2. The only downside is that off the championship tees, 3 of the 4 one shot holes are over 200 yards and the other (2nd) is around 160 yards. I'd like to see maybe one short, 2 medium and 1 long one. The fairways are pretty generous and the greens were in fantastic condition although the practice green is considerably quicker than those on the course.

Standout holes for me were the 1st, great view from the tee down round the corner, 4th and 6th which are two lovely short risk/reward par 4's, the SI 1 5th a long dogleg downhill par 4 and 17th which is a really tough, curving par 4.

All in all, a top quality track which I think is right up there with all the other Surrey clubs.

 

[chrisd]

Forum meet needed then!

Good write up

 

[duncan mackie]

I've played one of the two you mention - and Camberly Heath still rates well

It does have weaknesses but on balance it's a 'hit' and I would always be happy to play there, or take a group there.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Forum meet needed then!

Good write up

We had one there last year courtesy of TXL. Have to echo what the OP said and a fantastic course.

 

[TXL]

Glad to hear you enjoyed our course. How did you get on?

 

[scratch]

Glad to hear you enjoyed our course. How did you get on?

I don't know, I didn't see the results before I left. Thoroughly enjoyed the course though :thup:

 

[Foxholer]

Indeed, probably the 'best value' of the heathland courses, though haven't checked the prices of the 3 Ws recently.

I agree about the Par 3s too. I believe they should be a mix to test long and medium irons, not hybrids! They (should) get tested elsewhere on the course.

 

[Ethan]

Played CH yesterday and enjoyed it. Good traditional style course using the land well, with some very interesting holes requiring strategy to avoid a big number. The par 3s yesterday played (off the white tees), 6 iron, 4 iron, hybrid and 5 iron, I think. Most or all of them were into a slight breeze.

 

[TXL]

I don't know, I didn't see the results before I left. Thoroughly enjoyed the course though :thup:

You should be able to see the results on the HDID website, they have been posted there as part of the competition closing process.

Looks like it was a tough day by the results. The club arranged a courtisy round for us at Goodwood that day - if it was even half the wind we had I can just imagine what it was like.

 

[Foxholer]

It was apparently a tad breezy at the South East Links Trophy (Royal Cinque Ports and Royal St Gorges). Some very big scores from some very low guys. A plus 4 guy shot 89 (+17) in round 1 and that was by no means the highest!

 

[richart]

Top course even in the heat or snow.Not sure Harry Colt would be keen about the hidden pond on the 16th though.

 

[scratch]

You should be able to see the results on the HDID website, they have been posted there as part of the competition closing process.

Unfortunately I'm not on HDID but I've emailed the club asking if they can send them through to me

 

[Scotty_Tom]

Im playing there in July with some Cameron guys, really looking forward to it!

 

[dufferman]

It looks lovely - fingers crossed TXL will put something together before the H4H day... after meeting him at the 6060 golf evening I'm hoping to book my place on that day!!!!!

 

[thecraw]

Unfortunately I'm not on HDID but I've emailed the club asking if they can send them through to me

In other words you don't want to publish what you shot!

 

[BTatHome]

Formatting screwed but ....


Paul Smith 78 76 = 154
Robert Osmond 78 77 = 155
Tom Jarrett-Kerr 75 80 = 155
S.D Watton 77 79 = 156
Duncan L Hodgson 81 76 = 157
Connor MacGowan 82 76 = 158
P Gurung 80 78 = 158
Antony Grebby 82 78 = 160
Kevin Nolan 82 79 = 161
G Coppola 81 80 = 161
D.T Adams 80 81 = 161
Tom Hayes 79 83 = 162
Simon Irwin 78 85 = 163
Sam Mandeville 77 87 = 164
W Sum 83 82 = 165
Keith Elvin 87 79 = 166
Nirav Agrawal 81 86 = 167
Robert Shirley 85 83 = 168
Andrew Turner 84 85 = 169
Chris Mayhead 88 82 = 170
J Favata 85 85 = 170
Norman Ashman 85 86 = 171
Ian Graham 84 88 = 172
Marc Sadler 90 83 = 173
Mark Goodchild 89 84 = 173
B Scannell 88 86 = 174
Ryan Grace N/R
Simon (jnr) Wearn N/R
Gordon Ross N/R
Charlie POVEY N/R
JAMIE WISE N/R
Paul Graham N/R

 

[scratch]

In other words you don't want to publish what you shot!

No.....I'm not on HDID.

If you really care, I shot NR and 81.

 

[thecraw]

No.....I'm not on HDID.

If you really care, I shot NR and 81.

That was what you were asked and you stated you didn't know, better to get it off your chest and move on!

:thup:

 

[Kellfire]

Simply superb course, an absolute gem. You can't just boom driver off every par 4/5, you need to think your way around. Excellent condition, so many clever holes and a track I hope to play again in the future.

 

[Foxholer]

Not sure Harry Colt would be keen about the hidden pond on the 16th though.

I agree. Though doesn't detract from an otherwise top notch course - and example of Colt's magic touch.