I played Downfield about 7 years ago, and probably when I'd only played about 2-3 of the top 100 courses at the time and really enjoyed it.
A 9 out of 10 course for me then, would probably only be a 6 out of 10 now after playing about 40 of them now, so your ratings can change.
I think I played Ladybank about 3-4 years ago, and my mates who had played it before really built it up for me, as well as most people on here. I just wasnt blown away by it and only about 1-2 holes can I remember. I do remember it as flat-ish though. I cant remember loads from Downfield either, but do remember some elevation changes, nicely shaped holes, and it being quite good
Only played both once and I'd play both again, but not as nailed on as the Hillside/Formby debate.
We'll discuss it at Wallasey one night - when are you down next?
Are you doing Birkdale?
Western Turdville ? Are they paying you?
Celebrations is quite nice, look out for the mahoosive house on the other side of the lake on one of the holes towards the end of the back nine. Must be owned by the king of Florida
Legends is decent too although not quite as nice, not played Southern Dunes. What time of year are you playing them?
Good time of year to go, any later and the humidity starts to build and you get the big downpours mid afternoon every day
