The Roxburghe (Scottish Borders)

[berrymoss]

Has anyone played The Roxburghe GC near Kelso in the Scottish Borders?

Going along for a game late March. Is it any good?

Thanks

 

[Smiffy]

I haven't played it myself, but took a look at the website and reviews on the UK Golf Guide website and it looks, and reads, as if it's a great place to play.

Link to the Golf Guide reviews below, hope it works...
http://www.uk-golfguide.com/scotland/27676_reports.html

Looks a toughie from the pics on the website, and the one over riding thing that comes through in the reviews.......hire a buggy!
Hope you enjoy your visit

 

[Smiffy]

Another link (again hoping it works) to reviews, this time on the "Top 100" courses website....

http://www.top100golfcourses.co.uk/htmlsite/productdetails.asp?id=166

Looks good

 

[stevek1969]

Am playing there on the 13th of March my mate won a free 4ball so happy days will let you know how I get on

 

[StuartD]

Give Dodger a pm. I am sure he has played it a few times.

Never played it myself but have heard mixed reviews

 

[Peter_Ro]

I have played it a lot and think it is really good!! It has some really good holes but also has some average holes. Par 5 14th along side the river Tweed is the most scenic! You will enjoy....good luck!!

 

[Dodger]

It is okay,much overhyped IMO and will be a bit 'clatchy' at that time of year unless we get a really dry run of weather.Sure you will enjoy it for zilch tho Steve but allow 4 hours easy for a 4 ball as it is a typical Thomas resort course of long walks,big tees,big fairways and big greens.

Be interested to hear your thoughts on it after you have been.

 

[algar5]

It is okay,much overhyped IMO and will be a bit 'clatchy' at that time of year unless we get a really dry run of weather.Sure you will enjoy it for zilch tho Steve but allow 4 hours easy for a 4 ball as it is a typical Thomas resort course of long walks,big tees,big fairways and big greens.

Be interested to hear your thoughts on it after you have been.

Played it a couple of times and have to agree. It's a decent enough course and there are a couple of cracking holes but in general it is best remembered for the long walks betweens holes and 4 1/2 to 5 hour rounds. I would have to say I was a little disappointed in the place having read reviews I expected better and yes it is overhyped.

 

[Screwback]

I like the roxburghe it is a good course that offers a lot to all standards of golfer i would say to fully appreciate the design you have to play it from the back tees. As peter_ro says their are average holes for me its 3, 15,16 and 17 but they are in no way bad holes. It is a really nice walk with some excellent scenery.

 

[berrymoss]

Thanks to you all for the feedback and the links to the reviews. I'm looking forward to going