Jacko_G
Blackballed
Can we just clarify for those only posting "new" courses played that is not what the OP asked.
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larmen
Head Pro
Started this year as always only playing Dukes Meadows.
During the summer I took the plunge playing Strawberry Hill, hitting my driver For the 1st time outside the range. Played Sunbury 9 hole a few times before joining and now playing Sunbury 18 hole.
During the summer I took the plunge playing Strawberry Hill, hitting my driver For the 1st time outside the range. Played Sunbury 9 hole a few times before joining and now playing Sunbury 18 hole.
Backache
Assistant Pro
Didn't play that many courses this year of those that I did the one I enjoyed most was St Andrews New course, really enjoyed the Jubilee as well which had beaten me up a bit the last time I played it.
A bit dissapointed with Scotscraig after having heard a lot of positives, not that it was a bad course but the round seemed to take forever and it wasn't quite as good as I was expecting.
A bit dissapointed with Scotscraig after having heard a lot of positives, not that it was a bad course but the round seemed to take forever and it wasn't quite as good as I was expecting.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Does it matter. It's a forum and discussions diversify
Jacko_G
Blackballed
richart
Major Champion
Big fan of the New course. A must play when in St Andrews.
richart
Major Champion
Agree with Hankley. Such a relaxing place to play. Even if you play badly the surroundings are so beautiful. Hopefully get back there with the forum again. ?
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Not very many - I never do. In UK none apart from my own as I can’t justify the time and paying to play other courses when I pay a kings ransom for my own subs. Would love to play more - maybe in a year or two time...
But I was fortunate to play a few times on our travels with borrowed clubs of various vintage...?
Balmacewan - Otago Golf Club Dunedin
Anglesea - Victoria
Dunkeld - Victoria
Apollo Bay - Victoria
Port Fairy - Victoria
Tewantin-Noosa - Queensland
My favourite was Port Fairy - a stunning links course. Anglesea was great fun playing surrounded by kangaroos. Dunkeld was incredible experience playing golf in the Outback and on oil-sand greens, Apollo Bay for an incredible location on a headland overlooking a fabulous surf bay. Balmacewan and Tewantin-Noosa were beautiful 18 hole courses in stunning settings.
So I actually played more courses this year than I have for maybe 25yrs - I was so very fortunate to have been travelling as we did and that my wife was happy for me to play and to wander round with me. Mind you the walks were as fascinating and beautiful just in themselves. So grateful.
But I was fortunate to play a few times on our travels with borrowed clubs of various vintage...?
Balmacewan - Otago Golf Club Dunedin
Anglesea - Victoria
Dunkeld - Victoria
Apollo Bay - Victoria
Port Fairy - Victoria
Tewantin-Noosa - Queensland
My favourite was Port Fairy - a stunning links course. Anglesea was great fun playing surrounded by kangaroos. Dunkeld was incredible experience playing golf in the Outback and on oil-sand greens, Apollo Bay for an incredible location on a headland overlooking a fabulous surf bay. Balmacewan and Tewantin-Noosa were beautiful 18 hole courses in stunning settings.
So I actually played more courses this year than I have for maybe 25yrs - I was so very fortunate to have been travelling as we did and that my wife was happy for me to play and to wander round with me. Mind you the walks were as fascinating and beautiful just in themselves. So grateful.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I really will have to play Hankley next year - it’s only 15mins from my front door...
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Fortrose & Rosemarkie is on my to play list, hopefully for next year, after watching Adventures in Golf.
This year I haven't played too many different/ new courses:
Princes (all 3 loops)
Old Course (2nd time)
Castle Course
Scotscraig
PGA National Stadium
PGA National Tour
West Hill due this week
Oxfordshire on 27th
My favourite of the list was by far the Castle Course, the views up there are stunning, and a birdie on the 17th was just cherry on the cake.
Junior
Tour Winner
Played a few nice courses this year, not really traveled as much as previous years but have enjoyed some opens and Maxi-tour events (a pro who runs opens each week basically).
The one I walked off most surprised with was Prestbury. I knew it was good, but I didnt realise how good it was. The other course that jumped out at me was Huddersfield. Both just great courses, nice members clubs and warm welcomes.
The one I walked off most surprised with was Prestbury. I knew it was good, but I didnt realise how good it was. The other course that jumped out at me was Huddersfield. Both just great courses, nice members clubs and warm welcomes.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Fortrose & Rosemarkie I should play next year as it is all of 2mins drive from my cousin's house
And we will be visiting next year. Also my brother has a house in Islay (and an Ileach wife) so should get to play Machrie next year (he has a locals membership...). I must also encourage him to renew his lapsed membership of Murcar (he lives in Aberdeen)...nice track.
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sunshine
Well-known member
More interesting listing new courses than every round I've had over 12 months.... so new courses for me this year:
Aldeburgh
Swinley Forest
Berkshire Blue
Berkshire Red
Prince's - played it a few times before but given all the renovation work (especially the Himalayas 9) it felt a new experience.
Oh, and the Addington, but I'm trying to forget that as it was dreadfully disappointing.
I aim for quality over quantity. All tick that box (apart from the Addington), it's close but I think my favourite new course was the Berkshire Red.
Aldeburgh
Swinley Forest
Berkshire Blue
Berkshire Red
Prince's - played it a few times before but given all the renovation work (especially the Himalayas 9) it felt a new experience.
Oh, and the Addington, but I'm trying to forget that as it was dreadfully disappointing.
I aim for quality over quantity. All tick that box (apart from the Addington), it's close but I think my favourite new course was the Berkshire Red.
sunshine
Well-known member
Nice list. I'm intrigued, how did your wife make this possible?
D
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Most of them were played on holiday days, with her permission.
Still living the dream with golf due the wife starting playing a few years ago.
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Wilson
Head Pro
New courses for me this year;
- all three Gleneagles courses
- RSG
- Notts Hollinwell
- all three Gleneagles courses
- RSG
- Notts Hollinwell
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
New courses..
Stoke Park
Manning's Heath
Sunningdale Old
Tandridge
Berkshire Red
Others
The Zoo
Ellesborough
Sunningdale New
Blackmoor next week
Hankley Common (well, a few holes anyway)
there might be a couple more but it's been a long day and I can't remember
Stoke Park
Manning's Heath
Sunningdale Old
Tandridge
Berkshire Red
Others
The Zoo
Ellesborough
Sunningdale New
Blackmoor next week
Hankley Common (well, a few holes anyway)
there might be a couple more but it's been a long day and I can't remember
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Compared to previous years not that many ... Apart from my own, played
Mojacar
Broadstone
Dudsbury Manor
Isle of Purbeck
Rickmansworth
High Elms
Coulsdon Manor
Tecina (Canary Islands)
Royal Cinque Ports
Macdonald Hill & Valley
Macdonald Portal
Basildon
Mojacar
Broadstone
Dudsbury Manor
Isle of Purbeck
Rickmansworth
High Elms
Coulsdon Manor
Tecina (Canary Islands)
Royal Cinque Ports
Macdonald Hill & Valley
Macdonald Portal
Basildon
mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
Courses played:
Ashburnham N100
Bowood
Bramshaw Manor
Bristol & Clifton *
Broadstone T100 (94)
Burhill (Old)
Burnham & Berrow T100 (30)
Came Down
Dorset Golf & Country Club
East Devon
Ferndown T100 (88)
Hanbury Manor *
Hankley Common T100 (33)
Highcliffe Castle
Isle of Purbeck N100
Kingsdown
Le Golf Nationale * (Fr)
Lyme Regis
North Hants N100
Omaha Beach * (Fr)
Parkstone T100 (78)
Pennard T100 (95)
Ploemeur Ocean (Fr)
Remedy Oak N100
Royal Porthcawl T100 (23)
Rushmore
Southerndown N100
St George's Hill * T100 (24)
St Laurent * (Fr)
St Malo - * (Fr)
Stoke Park (Colt-Alison) * N100
Tandridge * T100 (95)
The Berkshire (Blue) T100 (59)
Tiverton *
Trevose T100 (76)
Walton Heath (Old) T100 (27)
West Hill T100 (73)
Worplesdon T100 (64)
Yeovil
Favourites Worplesdon and Le Golf Nationale
Ashburnham N100
Bowood
Bramshaw Manor
Bristol & Clifton *
Broadstone T100 (94)
Burhill (Old)
Burnham & Berrow T100 (30)
Came Down
Dorset Golf & Country Club
East Devon
Ferndown T100 (88)
Hanbury Manor *
Hankley Common T100 (33)
Highcliffe Castle
Isle of Purbeck N100
Kingsdown
Le Golf Nationale * (Fr)
Lyme Regis
North Hants N100
Omaha Beach * (Fr)
Parkstone T100 (78)
Pennard T100 (95)
Ploemeur Ocean (Fr)
Remedy Oak N100
Royal Porthcawl T100 (23)
Rushmore
Southerndown N100
St George's Hill * T100 (24)
St Laurent * (Fr)
St Malo - * (Fr)
Stoke Park (Colt-Alison) * N100
Tandridge * T100 (95)
The Berkshire (Blue) T100 (59)
Tiverton *
Trevose T100 (76)
Walton Heath (Old) T100 (27)
West Hill T100 (73)
Worplesdon T100 (64)
Yeovil
Favourites Worplesdon and Le Golf Nationale
