Disappointing Courses

[delc]

I considered that, but I've never actually been disappointed with it - and I've played it 5 times!

Sure it's not a stunningly difficult course, but it was never 'disappointing'!

The New Course is my favourite of the 3 I've played, though the Jubilee was probably a tad tougher.

TOC would be a very disappointing course to try and play on a Sunday though!

The locals at St Andrews seem to think that the 'New' course is better than the 'Old' course, and I tend to agree with them. However it does not have the history of the Old Course.

 

[Deleted member 18588]

The one I really want to play soon is Thurlestone to see if the quality of the course lives up to the spectacular views...

Personal opinion only but I would suggest that you will find the scenery and views to be the best part of your visit (by a long way!)

 

[6inchcup]

For course condition, Ingol near Preston. I lost half doz golf balls plugged in the middle of fairways.

For the frosty welcome in the clubhouse and the ignorant, arrogant member I encountered out on the course, Hunstanton. I'd looked forward to playing it so much on a tour of north Norfolk courses. Played Royal Cromer, Royal West Norfolk, Sheringham and then Hunstanton... maybe I need to return and give it a 2nd chance.

i played INGOL and had a shock when coming round the corner of a dog leg found the green in the middle of houses and a road no fence or hedge,was fun to have the people stood at the bus stop clapping when we sunk our puts.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Surprised nobody has mentioned it yet (perhaps for blasphemy?) but the Old Course at St. Andrews has to be overrated and underwhelming personified. As a venue to attract tourists and nostalgia seekers it has no rivals, but to actually play on the hallowed turf is quite frankly a pretty boring course save a couple of holes. Disappointing is an understatement really.

Totally disagree. For the average golfer it still offers a decent test of golf and there's a unique feeling about the whole place and the old course has its own aura. Maybe you're just too good for it! As for me, I struggled but never been as happy shooting in the 90's

 

[nemicu]

Totally disagree. For the average golfer it still offers a decent test of golf and there's a unique feeling about the whole place and the old course has its own aura. Maybe you're just too good for it! As for me, I struggled but never been as happy shooting in the 90's

I hear what you're saying - I totally get the aura and historic status, but once you tear yourself away from this it's still a pretty ordinary course with a bland feel to it. There are at least two other courses at St. Andrews that are a better test of golf.
The Links Trusts decision to ignore the course record of 62 on the grounds it been lengthened by a whopping 164 yards seems to suggest they're a little embarrassed by it's consistent low scoring rounds in pro golf too. Huge double greens are a bit of a turn off too - meh.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I certainly didn't feel the blandness you talked about. I found it a tough golf course to play and had no issues with the double greens.

 

[Junior]

Wentworth West for me. Enjoyed the course but couldnt help but feel that i wasnt as blown away as i should be.

I know the Brabazon has a lot of critics but the greens there remain the best i have ever putt on. Always a joy to play there.