Hidden gems

[Tongo]

Ampfield Par 3 in Hampshire near Romsey.

Testing little course unusually featuring 18 distinct par 3 holes instead of a 9 with two sets of tees.

Yeah, good course. As you say, proper par 3 course. A couple of holes are a little on the short side but most have small greens that are not overly easy to locate.

 

[Tongo]

Good thread!!! +1 for Reigate Heath.

Can I throw in Burley golf club. 9 holes/18 tees, great greens, nice views. My favourite ‘forest’ course & Knighton Heath. Short, tight in parts, but a proper heathland test overshadowed by more illustrious neighbours

Played Burley last year. Love the third where you drive into the valley and then turn 90 degrees to the green at the bottom. The approach to the plateau green at the 5th is also cracking.

 

[Jacko_G]

Wee course at Blairgowrie, best 9 hole ive ever played TBH

And the 9 holer at Kilmarnock Barassie .

That used to be part of the original 18 at Barassie and IMO it was a far better track back then. Hopefully the two changes they have made this year will make a big difference and allow the course to "flow" better. I like Barassie a lot.

 

[patricks148]

That used to be part of the original 18 at Barassie and IMO it was a far better track back then. Hopefully the two changes they have made this year will make a big difference and allow the course to "flow" better. I like Barassie a lot.

yep, far better than some of the new holes thats for sure, very heathland

 

[Rlburnside]

Best hidden gem I've played is Holtye in Sussex, entered their senior pairs open a few times and it has one of the best par 3s I've played anywhere also probably the most friendly club I have visited.

 

[SaintHacker]

Southampton Municipal. Don't let the 'muni' tag put you off, its an excellent course thats kept in very good condition. The 17th is worth the green fee on its own. Also has a decent 9 hole course too.

 

[Beezerk]

Wee course at Blairgowrie, best 9 hole ive ever played TBH

And the 9 holer at Kilmarnock Barassie .

I may be spending some time working in Kilmarnock over the summer so thanks for the heads up.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Good thread!!! +1 for Reigate Heath.

Can I throw in Burley golf club. 9 holes/18 tees, great greens, nice views. My favourite ‘forest’ course & Knighton Heath. Short, tight in parts, but a proper heathland test overshadowed by more illustrious neighbours

Yes indeed. I know DFS has already commented but also love Burley - great setting for a golf course.

 

[stevench]

Serlby Park, Doncaster. http://www.serlbyparkgolfclub.co.uk/
Historically a 9 hole course there are now 12 greens playing from 18 tee boxes and it works very well. Always very quiet too.

 

[KenL]

Gifford GC in East Lothian, cracking 9 hole course with amazing (and tricky) greens in summer.

Traigh GC in the north-west of Scotland, unbelievable views.

 

[Tongo]

Southampton Municipal. Don't let the 'muni' tag put you off, its an excellent course thats kept in very good condition. The 17th is worth the green fee on its own. Also has a decent 9 hole course too.

Very much agree. Some very tough holes (7th, 14th and 15th spring to mind!) and rarely do you get a flat lie on the fairway.