Richuk123
Head Pro
agreed Val, especially when the pin is back left.
agreed Val, especially when the pin is back left.
Found the green with ease. Well found the green. Shame the putt was one end of the green to the other. Did well to three putt it
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
So you made bogey but you found it easy :rofl:
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
I went through the green twice and chipped back on and off the front....twice :rofl:
No. Read what I said. Found the last easy it was the long par three around 14 or 15 I struggled with having hit the green and then facing a putt the length of the green
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Homer, the hole I described and you quoted me on is the last. Maybe you should read what I said.
Odvan
Journeyman Pro
:thup:I remember going to the bar, I'm sure it was only 2 lagers, 2 bitters, 1 coke and one of those horrible angus bitter things, only got a few bit of change from £30, so averaged just under £5 a drink 
GMAC88
Head Pro
We played there en route to Celtic Manor last year. Was just before the trilby tour finals in sure. Course was in great condition and certainly a test of golf. The rough was brutal!!
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Guest
I had a society weekend there about 25 years ago and played the Old twice and Mathern once. Seem to remember the holes around the lake were ok but believe they have improved the course since.
Swingalot
Challenge Tour Pro
Old off the backs is a serious test, massive difference than off the 'society' yellows. The Mathern has improved a lot and they have spent a few quid on that over the years we have been going, but certainly not comparable to the old.
The hotel bar is pretty pricey, but a nice spot overlooking the famous 18th green.
It has held some serious tournaments over the years, certainly a track to tick off as one to play imo.
The hotel bar is pretty pricey, but a nice spot overlooking the famous 18th green.
It has held some serious tournaments over the years, certainly a track to tick off as one to play imo.
Swingalot
Challenge Tour Pro
Oh and I have played the first perhaps 30 plus times and never scored more than 2 points
Almost 600 yard par 5, which looks straight but due to some clever tree placements you actually have to weave your way down the fairway. Nice easy start to the round!
Almost 600 yard par 5, which looks straight but due to some clever tree placements you actually have to weave your way down the fairway. Nice easy start to the round!
Beedee
Assistant Pro
One of the societies I play in plays it every year.
We played the Old course about 18 months ago when the Nato summit was taking place at Celtic Manor. Some seriously big-wig guests were staying at the hotel. There were military helicopters circling overhead, dozens of heavily armed police all round the course and a few manned sniper towers too. With my standard of golf I'm not fond of spectators at the best of times. Fair play to the hotel and police tho - despite the obvious security we had very little disruption to an enjoyable day.
Apart from the bar prices, I do like it down there.
We played the Old course about 18 months ago when the Nato summit was taking place at Celtic Manor. Some seriously big-wig guests were staying at the hotel. There were military helicopters circling overhead, dozens of heavily armed police all round the course and a few manned sniper towers too. With my standard of golf I'm not fond of spectators at the best of times. Fair play to the hotel and police tho - despite the obvious security we had very little disruption to an enjoyable day.
Apart from the bar prices, I do like it down there.
