Courses in Best Condition

[Lord Tyrion]

I think it has gone on my wish list. ?

100% worth the trip if you get the chance. Accept that you will go in bunkers, it's unavoidable but part of the fun of playing there. I played it in February and it was spot on even then.

 

[Bobthesock]

You would expect that but what happens when you turn up the week after they have had work on the greens

I would complain in the pro shop and expect a courtesy round. Greens maintenance is a nightmare. In Spain they announce it months in advance and offer a discount for a couple of weeks after. Here they just seem to do it whenever it's a nice day for the greenkeepers

 

[Tashyboy]

I would complain in the pro shop and expect a courtesy round. Greens maintenance is a nightmare. In Spain they announce it months in advance and offer a discount for a couple of weeks after. Here they just seem to do it whenever it's a nice day for the greenkeepers

I think greenkeepers do give notice of when they will do work on the greens, however if there is a good spell of warm weather they will bring the work forward as it helps the greens recover quicker.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

Are all top courses not always in great condition? If I payed more than £50 for a green fee I would expect nothing less than immaculate!

I'm not sure where you're based but £50 in the south doesn't get you anywhere near a top course. Try £100+ for somewhere 'decent'.

 

[sunshine]

I would complain in the pro shop and expect a courtesy round. Greens maintenance is a nightmare. In Spain they announce it months in advance and offer a discount for a couple of weeks after. Here they just seem to do it whenever it's a nice day for the greenkeepers

Greens maintenance at my club is planned well in advance. I’m sure it’s the same at every club. The problem is when this isn’t communicated to visitors.

 

[PNWokingham]

What was better there compared to Bearwood Lakes and Queenwood?

Bearwood has been in amazing condition this summer - most fairways like carpets even through the heat

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Hindhead is always in great condition, and I have heard good things about Farnham from a mate that played their last week.

Given a few comparisons I can make with other well recognised courses this summer, and the comparisons I have heard others make, yes - Farnham is indeed in great condition.

 

[Old Colner]

Some of the courses mentioned on here are way over my threshold on green fees, I have played two courses this year that are absolute belters and the condition of both was superb, they were Hornsea and Silloth-on -Solway.

 

[clubchamp98]

Ganton is the best I have played this year fantastic.
Doing some more work there soon so can’t wait to play it again.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Can’t fault Hindhead

 

[Sats]

Royal St. Georges, Royal Cinque Ports, Princes and Littlestone down my way have been fantastic.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

Can’t fault Hindhead

I played Hindhead last week. Good condition as always but I've seen the greens better. They weren't as quick as normal either.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

I played Hindhead last week. Good condition as always but I've seen the greens better. They weren't as quick as normal either.

Yup, greens maintenance was week commencing 15/8

 

[sunshine]

Royal St. Georges, Royal Cinque Ports, Princes and Littlestone down my way have been fantastic.

The last few times I’ve played Littlestone the condition has been average. Not bad, just average. Nowhere near as good as Princes, let alone an Open venue like RSG.