GB72
Money List Winner
This is a bit of a different review in that it is not a course that I would recommend everyone play or that I would even join. What it is, however, is a perfect example of how to make the most of what you have.
Sudbrook is a short, 9 hole course where I went when I first started playing. It has a combination of par 3 and par 4 holes and 2 flags on each hole if you wish to play the full 18. As I was on a day of yesterday and had not played for a while I thought I would go down there for a quick knock rather than brave the range. You can play all day on the course for £10 and as such is great for practice. After all, you can get as much golf as you want for little more than the cost of a couple of buckets of balls.
When I arrived the club's attitude was superb. The pro noticed I was on my own and asked if I wanted him to find me some playing partners in the clubhouse. Now my club pro does not do this for members and it was very welcome. In fact I was asked by several groups if I wanted to join in as I went round and as it is a loop of 9 I joined in with a couple of groups at various stages.
The course itself is short but tight with some dangerous water and bunkering. It keeps up a reasonable challenge whilst giving the opportunity to swing most clubs in the bag and there are a few holes which invite different approaches. The 18th, for example, allows a safe iron down the fairway or a drive over a corner. The course remains in decent condition considering the footfall and the greens were in reasonable nick.
The point of this, however, is that this is the sort of place that we could do with more of. Affordable for all and a great place to learn or practice. The membership is cheap as well so those disenfranchised by the cost of other local courses can still play and have a handicap.
This is a great example of using what you have. The course is decent considering the land restrictions, the price is affordable to all, the food and drink is good and well priced and the staff and members are helpful and friendly. If the attitude shown here could be transferred to a full 18 hole course near me then I would sign up like a shot.
Sudbrook is a short, 9 hole course where I went when I first started playing. It has a combination of par 3 and par 4 holes and 2 flags on each hole if you wish to play the full 18. As I was on a day of yesterday and had not played for a while I thought I would go down there for a quick knock rather than brave the range. You can play all day on the course for £10 and as such is great for practice. After all, you can get as much golf as you want for little more than the cost of a couple of buckets of balls.
When I arrived the club's attitude was superb. The pro noticed I was on my own and asked if I wanted him to find me some playing partners in the clubhouse. Now my club pro does not do this for members and it was very welcome. In fact I was asked by several groups if I wanted to join in as I went round and as it is a loop of 9 I joined in with a couple of groups at various stages.
The course itself is short but tight with some dangerous water and bunkering. It keeps up a reasonable challenge whilst giving the opportunity to swing most clubs in the bag and there are a few holes which invite different approaches. The 18th, for example, allows a safe iron down the fairway or a drive over a corner. The course remains in decent condition considering the footfall and the greens were in reasonable nick.
The point of this, however, is that this is the sort of place that we could do with more of. Affordable for all and a great place to learn or practice. The membership is cheap as well so those disenfranchised by the cost of other local courses can still play and have a handicap.
This is a great example of using what you have. The course is decent considering the land restrictions, the price is affordable to all, the food and drink is good and well priced and the staff and members are helpful and friendly. If the attitude shown here could be transferred to a full 18 hole course near me then I would sign up like a shot.
