GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
Having pulled out of NZ and Woking, me and my PP decided book somewhere else. I liked the look of Lindrick and was interested in its history as a former Ryder Cup venue. Twilight fee after 4pm was £50 so booked that time. Some research on the net suggested that The Hallamshire was the other top course in South Yorkshire. I looked to book that one for today only to find that there was a Seniors pairs open on. Must be fully booked I thought only to find that there was one time slot left in the middle of the day, so it was clearly meant to be and the two days sorted.
Lindrick - turned up to find only around ten cars in the car park. Checked in with the pro how told us to tee off when we were ready and off we went. We were playing the 9th before we even saw another golfer on the course. We were expecting showers and it was the 10th hole before they arrived. Only it wasn't showers, but persistent rain that got fairly heavy around the 15th and the last four holes had standing water on the greens. The course itself was in excellent condition with the greens having subtle borrows that could unxpectedly have your ball meandering some way from the hole. The fairways were fairly generous in palces, but once off of them you were quickly in deep grass/gorse. My play was fairly inconsistent until I found some good form for a few holes in the middle of the back nine. Basically late afternoon millionaire's golf on a great course.
The Hallamshire - obviously much busier as a competion. The other pair in our group consisted of a member and a friend of his (with low handicaps compared to ours) and were very encouraging and great company. I played the best I have for some time, especially on the front nine. Our total of 31 points was never going to be competative, but thoroughly enjoyed the day. The course itself starts off with long par four, long par three and long par four and is a chellenging start to the round. From holes 6 to 11 there are some severe elevation changes and hole 8 in particular has a very daunting drive across a small ravine on to a steep uphill fairway. I was gasping for air pushing my trolley up that hill having at least hit my drive straight up the middle. A different test from Lindrick, but again a great course in great condition well worth a vist.
Lindrick - turned up to find only around ten cars in the car park. Checked in with the pro how told us to tee off when we were ready and off we went. We were playing the 9th before we even saw another golfer on the course. We were expecting showers and it was the 10th hole before they arrived. Only it wasn't showers, but persistent rain that got fairly heavy around the 15th and the last four holes had standing water on the greens. The course itself was in excellent condition with the greens having subtle borrows that could unxpectedly have your ball meandering some way from the hole. The fairways were fairly generous in palces, but once off of them you were quickly in deep grass/gorse. My play was fairly inconsistent until I found some good form for a few holes in the middle of the back nine. Basically late afternoon millionaire's golf on a great course.
The Hallamshire - obviously much busier as a competion. The other pair in our group consisted of a member and a friend of his (with low handicaps compared to ours) and were very encouraging and great company. I played the best I have for some time, especially on the front nine. Our total of 31 points was never going to be competative, but thoroughly enjoyed the day. The course itself starts off with long par four, long par three and long par four and is a chellenging start to the round. From holes 6 to 11 there are some severe elevation changes and hole 8 in particular has a very daunting drive across a small ravine on to a steep uphill fairway. I was gasping for air pushing my trolley up that hill having at least hit my drive straight up the middle. A different test from Lindrick, but again a great course in great condition well worth a vist.
. 
️ tonight. Stuck with the minimalist half set, really makes you think your way round more. Played so-so but what’s not to love out on the sunny links ?
