gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Looking to play somewhere new on Saturday and was thinking of here. Has anyone played it and what is it like? Is it really hilly?
And other suggestions around that area?
And other suggestions around that area?
Chesfield Downs
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G1BB0
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Westy on here is a member, it can get a bit rammed I believe, quite open to the elements aswell. Stevenage golf course at Aston is supposed to be a decent Muni with a fair bit of water to negotiate, Panshangar, Beadlow Manor I like but suffers in the wet & fairly long with 6 par 5's 
Depends on budget really as there are some very nice courses but obviously can cost a few quid more
Depends on budget really as there are some very nice courses but obviously can cost a few quid more
ForeRighty
Head Pro
Very nice course with a variety of shots required as its a proper golfing test.
Enjoy
Enjoy
User 105
Journeyman Pro
As G1BBO says I'm a member. Weekends do get a bit rammed and it's members only up until lunchtime. Although if there are free tee times I think you can book if the members haven't already taken them.
It's quite an open course so you can get away with spraying it about a bit off the tee, it's mainly a second shot course. It's not that hilly. 16th is a bit of a trek upward, long par 5 uphill all the way. It's known as heart attack hill, for obvious reasons
The courses biggest defence is the wind. Hitting into the wind can really stretch some holes out.
It's in pretty good nick at the moment, including the greens. It probably drains the best out of most local courses so tends to be open when most are closed and I can't remember the last time we were off temps.
It's quite an open course so you can get away with spraying it about a bit off the tee, it's mainly a second shot course. It's not that hilly. 16th is a bit of a trek upward, long par 5 uphill all the way. It's known as heart attack hill, for obvious reasons
The courses biggest defence is the wind. Hitting into the wind can really stretch some holes out.
It's in pretty good nick at the moment, including the greens. It probably drains the best out of most local courses so tends to be open when most are closed and I can't remember the last time we were off temps.
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Westy on here is a member, it can get a bit rammed I believe, quite open to the elements aswell. Stevenage golf course at Aston is supposed to be a decent Muni with a fair bit of water to negotiate, Panshangar, Beadlow Manor I like but suffers in the wet & fairly long with 6 par 5's
Depends on budget really as there are some very nice courses but obviously can cost a few quid more
Which course have you played at Beadlow Manor...I fancy the Baroness next time I play a round.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
It's alright for a public facility (Crown Golf), nothing special tho', fairly exposed, open and breezy. it's not overly difficult to walk.
Probably fine for a round, not sure how busy at the weekends.
Not sure if Royston is available on a Saturday (much harder walk)
Probably fine for a round, not sure how busy at the weekends.
Not sure if Royston is available on a Saturday (much harder walk)
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
The LAST (and I mean the last) time I played at Beadlow the greens were in a dreadful state, putting on the local tip would have been smoother!!
tallpaul
Head Pro
Of the courses mentioned in this thread, which I have played, Royston > Chesfield > Aston.
I'll throw Bourn in to the hat. Greens were like glass at the weekend.
(They should never have renamed Jack O'Legs as Chesfield Downs )
I'll throw Bourn in to the hat. Greens were like glass at the weekend.
(They should never have renamed Jack O'Legs as Chesfield Downs
)gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Not a fan of Royston. Played it last year and was a struggle.
I have looked on the Beadlow website and they have mentioned they have put a layer of sand on the greens but some reviews on other sites suggest major work done to improve the greens.
2 courses I would like to try are
Bedford Golf club on Carnoustie Drive and the Bedfordshire in Stagsden.
I have looked on the Beadlow website and they have mentioned they have put a layer of sand on the greens but some reviews on other sites suggest major work done to improve the greens.
2 courses I would like to try are
Bedford Golf club on Carnoustie Drive and the Bedfordshire in Stagsden.
tallpaul
Head Pro
The Bedford is a nice course. The quality of the fairways and greens is excellent. It is let down by a couple of holes and the generally bland environment in which it is set.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Both are OK but nothing special mate
The Bedford, in the middle of a housing estate is great to play in the winter as it has exceptional drainage (and a sand base) and the greens are excellent in winter. In summer it can get too dry over there for sure and the fairways especially suffer when it gets dry. I tend to play in a few of the winter pro-ams each year and they are good fun, the course layout is ok without being special, it winds its way through new build housing and you do tend to find the wind can howl through there
(If you want to play there midweek before the end of May I have a voucher for a free round of golf for 1 I could send you, obv any playing partner would have to pay a greenfee)
The Bedfordshire is on the side of the hill on the north road from MK to Bedford and again just OK for me, only played it once and cant really remember much about it (which isnt the best of recommendations lol)
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Cheers Fundy,
I am just looking to play some new local (30 mile) radius of Cambridge this year so any ohter suggestions chaps would be great. Normally like to play Sat/Sun afternoons.
I am just looking to play some new local (30 mile) radius of Cambridge this year so any ohter suggestions chaps would be great. Normally like to play Sat/Sun afternoons.
tallpaul
Head Pro
Newmarket (Links) GC.
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
tallpaul
Head Pro
Yes, although only once. It is a lovely little course, very compact (but not short) and an interesting setting amongst the gallops of Newmarket Racecourse. I enjoyed it and will go back, hopefully sometime soon.
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
I don't know about you but I find Cambridge lacking in a real good stand out course.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
you played Gog Magog (old)? thats a decent track (always used to be, not been there for many a year), stand out wise the other that springs to mind is John O Gaunt (between Cambridge and Bedford)
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gripitripit
Tour Rookie
John O'Gaunt is very much on my to do list in the summer. Maybe as a birthday present to myself. A tad too expensive for a few times a month.
Gogs is also a tad expensive at weekends.
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AmandaJR
Money List Winner
Bedford & County is a nice course as is Brampton Park. Held membership of both until recently but now only at Brampton.
Wellingborough might be in the radius but perhaps pricey at weekends?
If you want to play Brampton on a weekend afternoon let us know and we can sign you in...
Wellingborough might be in the radius but perhaps pricey at weekends?
If you want to play Brampton on a weekend afternoon let us know and we can sign you in...
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Excellent. Thank you Amanda
