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The course is situated between the hills of Dartmouth, and it winds half way up a few of those hills too!! That should really give you the clue to the overall view you will have after playing here. Its loooonnnggg, 7200 from the blues on the Championship course, if you care to play them. There is also a 9 holer too for a little practise (in fact the 9 hole course is just that, a half course rather than a set of short holes that most 9 holers are).
Starting out from high up beside the clubhouse/hotel, you won't see much trouble as the 1st is pretty straight, until you get to the 2nd a short par4, unfortunately only the brave, or the locals, are likely to play this a reachable par 4 as you have to know which tree to cut over and then hope the green is clear before blasting it. Onto the 3rd and one of the prettiest holes I've ever seen. The tee is set high on the hill over a lake to the green way down below. With a big rock face on the left and sharp drop to the right the choice of club is going to be crucial for this, but it can be very rewarding to see you ball on the green. Then on to the snaking par 5 that will quickly make grown men cry with a precise drive and 2nd shot (if its still on the fairway) only leaving you a further precise wedge to the green which has another pond next to it. Its all about position on this hole as a stream runs down the left and a huge hillside on the right that will catch anything not down the middle. Next a par 3, with a pond down the side (do you get the idea of these holes yet). Be prepared for some mountain goat walks between a few of the holes here.
The back nine concludes with a couple of par 5's, but only after playing another par 3 tee shot from across the pond. The 9th is another one for locals, as you can't see the green until your third shot.
A walk past the clubhouse now takes you up and around the hills on the other side of the clubhouse. Giving breathtaking views across to Paignton and the sea, you will hope the wind isn't blowing too much when up there. Not as much spectacle in the back nine but its still a great test of golf and some of the holes give a restful time after the front nine. Watch out for the 12th/13th as a good drive can often get a nasty kick down to the sheep on the right. 14/15/16 need good drives to give you a chance but reward for the longer hitters is there.
If the 3rd hole is pretty then the signature hole 18th is stunning. A drop from the hillside to the green next to the clubhouse, across a lake to the full view of everyone in the bar and balcony. If your playing the blue tee then I hope your hybrid is strong and upto the job as hitting 3 wood to such a par 3 is going to be tough proposition.
Wondefully maintained, I would certainly consider a buggy for the less able legged but so long as the wind is not blowing its walkable for most. It makes a great society venue, as you can pretty much park up and enjoy the facilities of 27 holes, gym, sauna, swimming pool for the length of your stay.
Starting out from high up beside the clubhouse/hotel, you won't see much trouble as the 1st is pretty straight, until you get to the 2nd a short par4, unfortunately only the brave, or the locals, are likely to play this a reachable par 4 as you have to know which tree to cut over and then hope the green is clear before blasting it. Onto the 3rd and one of the prettiest holes I've ever seen. The tee is set high on the hill over a lake to the green way down below. With a big rock face on the left and sharp drop to the right the choice of club is going to be crucial for this, but it can be very rewarding to see you ball on the green. Then on to the snaking par 5 that will quickly make grown men cry with a precise drive and 2nd shot (if its still on the fairway) only leaving you a further precise wedge to the green which has another pond next to it. Its all about position on this hole as a stream runs down the left and a huge hillside on the right that will catch anything not down the middle. Next a par 3, with a pond down the side (do you get the idea of these holes yet). Be prepared for some mountain goat walks between a few of the holes here.
The back nine concludes with a couple of par 5's, but only after playing another par 3 tee shot from across the pond. The 9th is another one for locals, as you can't see the green until your third shot.
A walk past the clubhouse now takes you up and around the hills on the other side of the clubhouse. Giving breathtaking views across to Paignton and the sea, you will hope the wind isn't blowing too much when up there. Not as much spectacle in the back nine but its still a great test of golf and some of the holes give a restful time after the front nine. Watch out for the 12th/13th as a good drive can often get a nasty kick down to the sheep on the right. 14/15/16 need good drives to give you a chance but reward for the longer hitters is there.
If the 3rd hole is pretty then the signature hole 18th is stunning. A drop from the hillside to the green next to the clubhouse, across a lake to the full view of everyone in the bar and balcony. If your playing the blue tee then I hope your hybrid is strong and upto the job as hitting 3 wood to such a par 3 is going to be tough proposition.
Wondefully maintained, I would certainly consider a buggy for the less able legged but so long as the wind is not blowing its walkable for most. It makes a great society venue, as you can pretty much park up and enjoy the facilities of 27 holes, gym, sauna, swimming pool for the length of your stay.
