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Q-School Graduate
I have recently joined North Oxford Golf Club and I couldn't be happier so far!
The club celebrated its centenary year in 2007 and has the feel and pedigree of what I would call a very good members club.
Having come from a much more public club, NOGC just seems to be so much more dedicated to its members which so far has really made my move feel worthwhile.
The course is really quite short at only 5702 yds off the whites, but at par 67 makes it difficult to play to your handicap!
There is only one par 5 and four par 4's over 400 yds and some very tough par 3's.
The course is very well matured and to say it is tight would be an understatement! If your having a bad day then the "big dog" should stay firmly in his kennel!
The mature conifers and variety of deciduous trees make it like playing in an arboretum almost.
The greens are in great condition and are a fair test without being ridiculously undulating.
You really have to think your way round and end up in some tricky spots that test your imagination and shot making ability.
The course is pretty flat and easy walking which make it feel quite effortless if you're playing well!
I am still in the honeymoon period to be honest but I will try and list a few bad points so you get a clearer picture.
The tee boxes have been a bit scruffy over the couple of weeks I've been there but it is winter I guess.
Because the course is short and tight there are a couple of places where there are cross-overs of holes, I played on a busy sunday morning tho and never really felt "boxed-in".
The clubhouse has recently had re-furb and is decked out wiv leather sofas and coffe tables which add to the relaxing atmosphere.
All the staff seem very friendly so far.
A mug of coffe and a bit of cake was about £2 which I thought was fair.
I would definitely recommend a visit!
If you ever fancy a game give me a shout!
Ade
The club celebrated its centenary year in 2007 and has the feel and pedigree of what I would call a very good members club.
Having come from a much more public club, NOGC just seems to be so much more dedicated to its members which so far has really made my move feel worthwhile.
The course is really quite short at only 5702 yds off the whites, but at par 67 makes it difficult to play to your handicap!
There is only one par 5 and four par 4's over 400 yds and some very tough par 3's.
The course is very well matured and to say it is tight would be an understatement! If your having a bad day then the "big dog" should stay firmly in his kennel!
The mature conifers and variety of deciduous trees make it like playing in an arboretum almost.
The greens are in great condition and are a fair test without being ridiculously undulating.
You really have to think your way round and end up in some tricky spots that test your imagination and shot making ability.
The course is pretty flat and easy walking which make it feel quite effortless if you're playing well!
I am still in the honeymoon period to be honest but I will try and list a few bad points so you get a clearer picture.
The tee boxes have been a bit scruffy over the couple of weeks I've been there but it is winter I guess.
Because the course is short and tight there are a couple of places where there are cross-overs of holes, I played on a busy sunday morning tho and never really felt "boxed-in".
The clubhouse has recently had re-furb and is decked out wiv leather sofas and coffe tables which add to the relaxing atmosphere.
All the staff seem very friendly so far.
A mug of coffe and a bit of cake was about £2 which I thought was fair.
I would definitely recommend a visit!
If you ever fancy a game give me a shout!
Ade
