St Mellion / Woodhall Spa

Favourite inland, and we all know that links courses trump inland ones.............so not necessarily my favourite.:whoo:

You had me worried there, I thought you'd gone across to the 'dark side' :D
 
Woodhall Spa Hotchkin is one of those courses I could play day in day out and never bored and if I did there is another fantastic course to play too. Never had the pleasure of St Mellion though s can't really compare the 2.
 
Interesting comments chaps, I know plenty of people that like St Mellion but never heard anyone describe it as their favourite course before.

Gary....are those pictures the downhill par 5 (12th??) Last time I played it that pond wasn't there.

Yes, the 12th Gordon. The first time I went there was only around 4-5 years ago but it was there then. I can't remember where they put the yellow tees though but I 'thought' I'd teed off over it at least once.

As for me saying it's my favourite... probably best to ignore my opinion as I must be a bit of a weirdo! I've played around a dozen courses ranked higher but would still go back there first. Oh, and I don't see the appeal of links golf. :o
Are the men in white coats on their way?
 
I think that's from the very back tee Gordon. If I remember correctly the pond has always been there.
I think
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Yes, the 12th Gordon. The first time I went there was only around 4-5 years ago but it was there then. I can't remember where they put the yellow tees though but I 'thought' I'd teed off over it at least once.

As for me saying it's my favourite... probably best to ignore my opinion as I must be a bit of a weirdo! I've played around a dozen courses ranked higher but would still go back there first. Oh, and I don't see the appeal of links golf. :o
Are the men in white coats on their way?

Long time since I played there (mid 90's I think) so guess my memory is a bit vague. Must get back down there as I do remember enjoying it on the couple of times I've played it.

Gary....come down to one of my Hayling mini meets, I'll soon change your opinion of links golf ;)

#golfhowitshouldbe
 
Stayed and played St Mellion a few weeks ago. It was nice enough, but I don't think I would be in a hurry to get back. The Nicklaus was ridiculously punishing, perhaps a little too punishing. Bunkers were pretty poor and it took us 5 hours to get around (which apparently is standard), which may put a few people off - MetalMickieman would find it hellish. Interesting course though.

I really liked the Kernow, although it felt considerably shorter, but there were some great holes.
 
Long time since I played there (mid 90's I think) so guess my memory is a bit vague.

As I said Gordon, I think the pond has always been there, but I don't remember seeing it as nice as that.
I remember playing there one year and it looked like a bog in front of the tee.
I hate that bloody 12th. I must have played the Nicklaus course about a dozen times or more, and I don't think I've ever scored a point on that hole.
 
We booked Woodhall Spa today, have to say it was really tough to choose, the distance from home was some what of a factor though.

Have to say watched Mark Crossfields video of playing St Mellion last night and the place looks amazing, he did however say it was a very tough course quite a few times.

Will have to arrange another trip some time and St Mellion will be very high on the list.
 
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