Forest of Arden tomorrow - Much cop?

[Alex1975]

Hi all,

I am at the Forest of Arden tomorrow on the championship course. It is any good? Has anyone been lately? What conditions is it in?

Lots of water? Lots of bunkers? Any info would be good thanks.

 

[JustOne]

Small ball into the hole in the least shots - play well mate :thup:

 

[Alex1975]

Small ball into the hole in the least shots - play well mate :thup:

Yep, not been out for a couple of months so its just going to be good fun and no pressure. Just wondering what the style of the place is.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Hi all,

I am at the Forest of Arden tomorrow on the championship course. It is any good? Has anyone been lately? What conditions is it in?

Lots of water? Lots of bunkers? Any info would be good thanks.

I really enjoyed it, two distinct halves, plenty of variety, well 'ard deer on the back nine + a very expensive 1/2 way hut, you'll have fun. Enjoy

 

[Smiffy]

As long as you're not playing the "other" course you'll be okay.
That is a trackus da Goat

 

[Alex1975]

As long as you're not playing the "other" course you'll be okay.
That is a trackus da Goat

We played the "other" track last year... it was so so. Big boys track this year!

 

[hines57]

Can't vouch for the condition, but a good and varied track. Great par 3 to finish!

 

[fundy]

Nice course that should be in top condition at this time of year mate, have fun

 

[Fish]

Only a couple of minutes from my front door, greens will be fast, possibly around 12-13, some new hazards but if you haven't got a SkyCaddie you won't see them in advance :ears: Not a fan of the front 9 but like the back 9 very much.

Never find the place very personal though, very corporate and typical of a resort business course to a degree. You'll enjoy it and the weather here at present is excellent, enjoy :thup:

 

[LUFC 1972]

Back nine is definetly the nicest part of the course, par 3 to finish always looks daunting, front nine has some tight tee shots (well they are for me) and take lots of money as spike bar is expensive, I stayed there for 3 days on a course and found out the main bar was slightly cheaper for drinks

 

[bladeplayer]

From what I remember the 2nd is a short hole wont need a driver , 3wood up the right with easy draw, short 2nd shot

 

[Agent Pies]

Average front 9, stunning back 9. As others have said, putting next to a deer takes some getting used to!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I liked it. Back nine better than the front but that isn't to say the front nine is bad. Worth playing

 

[Fish]

From what I remember the 2nd is a short hole wont need a driver , 3wood up the right with easy draw, short 2nd shot

3w is miles too big unless you want to cut the corner and even that could be too long, a simple 5i straight to the dog leg can leave another short iron in, personally I cut the corner with my 4w which leaves a wedge in.

It's a quirky hole and is most definitely a risk & reward tee shot.

 

[Agent Pies]

3w is miles too big unless you want to cut the corner and even that could be too long, a simple 5i straight to the dog leg can leave another short iron in, personally I cut the corner with my 4w which leaves a wedge in.

It's a quirky hole and is most definitely a risk & reward tee shot.

Really? I took a 64 degree wedge (half swing & opened the face right up) and plopped it just on the fringe.

 

[walliams8]

One of my favourite courses in the midlands . Front 9 isn't too great but back 9 is cracking !

 

[One Planer]

Beautiful course Al.

17 and 18 are beautiful finishing holes.


There's a beauty of a par 3, all over water carry. Can't remember the hole.

Back 9 is the better half in my eyes but some of the scenery is stunning.

Have a great day pal :thup:

 

[Alex1975]

Great, thanks all, looking forward to it now.

 

[Imurg]

I seem remember a double green on the front 9.
Get on the wrong side and you'll be wedgeing it!!

 

[Smiffy]

Personally I cut the corner with my 4w which leaves a wedge in.

Spoken like a true band........sorry, 21 handicapper