Off to Hanbury Manor for 2 days tomorrow, never come across it before, I know a few of you live in the area, so what's the sp
Hanbury Manor
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Played it on the GM Centenary thing.
Nice, greens were swift side of fast.
Long walk from practice green/range to the first tee if I remember....
Nice, greens were swift side of fast.
Long walk from practice green/range to the first tee if I remember....
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
It's a beast
Try to enjoy it
Beer helps......lots
Just my opinion , you might love it 👍
Try to enjoy it
Beer helps......lots
Just my opinion , you might love it 👍
NorfolkShaun
Journeyman Pro
Played it this time last year.
Really good place, done one night two rounds, course, food and rooms excellent.
Course not too tough and good scoring chances. Long walk from practice to first as mentioned and likewise from 9 -10 is a good walk, watch the car park on the 17th
Really good place, done one night two rounds, course, food and rooms excellent.
Course not too tough and good scoring chances. Long walk from practice to first as mentioned and likewise from 9 -10 is a good walk, watch the car park on the 17th
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Nice track, and has a real wow factor when you arrive, oh and enjoy the 'boat' to the island green!
GBC
GBC
TXL
Q-School Graduate
Two totally different nines. First nine set on the side of a hill and quite open (only a few trees), back nine is parkland and fairly flat. Beware of the trees, they are large and get in the way! 
Should still be in good condition as there was a senior tour event there last week.
Should still be in good condition as there was a senior tour event there last week.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
An ok layout thats usually in decent condition. Nice hotel if a little on the pricey side!
mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
Good layout with quick greens. Pretty open off the tee so you can give it a rip - especially on the front 9.
Just remember after you have played that Barry Lane knocked it around in 60 off the back tees a couple of weeks ago!
Just remember after you have played that Barry Lane knocked it around in 60 off the back tees a couple of weeks ago!
cliveb
Head Pro
It's a Marriot, and generally Marriot green fees are about £40.
The wife and I played there a couple of years ago, and they charged us £95
What's more, their greens had been hollow-tined and sanded. We felt well and truly ripped off.
And frankly the course is no nicer than, say, Tudor Park.
The wife and I played there a couple of years ago, and they charged us £95
What's more, their greens had been hollow-tined and sanded. We felt well and truly ripped off.
And frankly the course is no nicer than, say, Tudor Park.
ScienceBoy
Money List Winner
My opinion too
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
Its OK, imo it punch's above its weight, there are some decent holes but a few are less memorable, it can be quiet long and if the wind blows it changes things a good bit. Once you have finished I suggest a pint at the pub at the end of the drive unless you enjoy Marriotts indifferent and V.expensive fayre.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
?? are you thinking of Brocket hall by chance
chrisd
Major Champion
I played it some years ago and enjoyed it. I believe they played some European Tour events there including the English Open. Back 9 is much older than the front 9 if I recall
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Guest
It's pretty much like most of the Marriotts - a bit overrated , some decent holes , was a mess when I played it but then as a resort course its not going to be great and everything at the hotel is expensive- it's one of the better Marriotts but ultimately a forgettable course
A bit blind approaching a few greens that had a few run offs which caught me out, otherwise very happy with my nett 66 😜
As some have said, 2 very different 9's, preferred the front 9 which they've done the best they can with the land, but trees in fairways is a no no for me on the back.
My putting was the killer today, loved the fast slick greens with undulations that I read well.
I drove really well today which was the difference, now I know my way around the course I'll probably play crap tomorrow 😜🏌️
As some have said, 2 very different 9's, preferred the front 9 which they've done the best they can with the land, but trees in fairways is a no no for me on the back.
My putting was the killer today, loved the fast slick greens with undulations that I read well.
I drove really well today which was the difference, now I know my way around the course I'll probably play crap tomorrow 😜🏌️
mashleyR7
Journeyman Pro
Uh? Played there lots and never seen this?? You must have been a long time ago or confused with another venue.
I had my two best ever rounds there Fish. Nice track, large greens ususally in good condition. Some good scoring holes, couple of long tough ones too. However, not a marquee course so don't expect miracles at the end of the day it's just a Marriott p&p venue, albeit en expensive one.
You'll enjoy it though. Halfway way house is quite good. Front 9 is new, back 9 is old. Front 9 is open and wide but with long links type rough, the back tighter with massive old trees and a bit of water. If the heat is up and the wind in the wrong direction watch out for the pong from the next door refuse tip!!
mashleyR7
Journeyman Pro
Doh too late!! ha ha ha
anotherdouble
Journeyman Pro
Good shooting Robin. Good luck tomorrow
Enjoyed it a lot more the second day, knowing the greens made a big difference although I still had a couple of great approaches run off to the edges mainly due to tough pin positions, but I was having to be aggressive and go pin hunting at times as I was down from the off so was the riskI had to take.
They don't do themselves any favours at £9.50 for 2 pints 😳 but it was the service charges you had to watch out for, ordered a bottle of wine to have at dinner and a 12.5% service charge added another £4.50 just to bring it to the table 😳
Loved the greens, 2 very different 9's, the wind was stronger yesterday but was constantly changing as you walked down the fairways and the heavens opened up for about an hour.
I lost 2 balls Sunday (water) and 2 again yesterday but they were in the tall wispy rough, very strange starting hole, I went for it the first day and failed but went down the side yesterday.
Positioning off the tee on the back 9 was critical so you could go for the green and not be blocked out by large trees or their limbs which overhung some fairways, but I got that spot on yesterday and don't think I've ever hit as many GIR before.
I've never walked so much between greens to tees, there must be an additional 2000 yards not counting the hike between 9 & 10. The Pro said it's a 7 mile walk overall 😳 One of the lads recorded over 15,000 steps on the course the first day 😜
I wouldn't rush back but I enjoyed it, looking back to the blue championship tees would make it a really different proposition, huge credit to Barry Lane for his recent record 60 blows around it.
They don't do themselves any favours at £9.50 for 2 pints 😳 but it was the service charges you had to watch out for, ordered a bottle of wine to have at dinner and a 12.5% service charge added another £4.50 just to bring it to the table 😳
Loved the greens, 2 very different 9's, the wind was stronger yesterday but was constantly changing as you walked down the fairways and the heavens opened up for about an hour.
I lost 2 balls Sunday (water) and 2 again yesterday but they were in the tall wispy rough, very strange starting hole, I went for it the first day and failed but went down the side yesterday.
Positioning off the tee on the back 9 was critical so you could go for the green and not be blocked out by large trees or their limbs which overhung some fairways, but I got that spot on yesterday and don't think I've ever hit as many GIR before.
I've never walked so much between greens to tees, there must be an additional 2000 yards not counting the hike between 9 & 10. The Pro said it's a 7 mile walk overall 😳 One of the lads recorded over 15,000 steps on the course the first day 😜
I wouldn't rush back but I enjoyed it, looking back to the blue championship tees would make it a really different proposition, huge credit to Barry Lane for his recent record 60 blows around it.
chrisd
Major Champion
Pretty much found the same years back when we stayed there. Strange also that (apparently) a golf club owns the course but let's the hotel have tee times.
