MendieGK
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I paid £50??
Top 100 courses of England 2016
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I paid £50??
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Surprised to find I've played 41 of them. If I had to narrow it down to 10 it would be;
West Sussex
Littlestone
Rye
Royal St. Georges
Sunningdale
Saunton (East)
The Berkshire
Perranporth
Royal Cinque Ports
Walton Heath
Quite what The Addington is doing in the top 100, never mind at No. 40 defeats me.
West Sussex
Littlestone
Rye
Royal St. Georges
Sunningdale
Saunton (East)
The Berkshire
Perranporth
Royal Cinque Ports
Walton Heath
Quite what The Addington is doing in the top 100, never mind at No. 40 defeats me.
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I'm off 14, only played Hillside and Alwoodley once and that was this year, scored much better at Alwoodley, Hillside ripped me to bits, as previously posted and people have discussed how you rate a course, whether it's just the 18 holes or them plus clubhouse etc. Alwoodley wasn't bad, just found the course quite scruffy, tee boxes etc, Hillside was in a far better condition, if you bring Clubhouse etc in to it, it was chalk n cheese, Hillside staff were chatty and friendly, made you feel welcome. Alwoodley to me was souless and almost like we were an imbuggerance, great golfing company both times, just felt a bit deflated after the hype.
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Was that twilight? Regular summer rate is £85
I paid members guest fee and it was worth that
Birchy
Money List Winner
Was that twilight? Regular summer rate is £85
I paid members guest fee and it was worth that
Here here
To be fair i think its a very good golf course and a good test.
Its not in the same league as some of the others mentioned on here though.
richart
Major Champion
My top ten played would be :
Royal St Georges
Sunningdale New
Sunningdale Old
Royal Liverpool
Saunton East
The Berkshire Red
Royal Cinque Ports
St Georges Hill
Hankley
Broadstone
Tough choices, especially having to leave out the likes of Woodhall, Walton Heath. and Swinley.
Royal St Georges
Sunningdale New
Sunningdale Old
Royal Liverpool
Saunton East
The Berkshire Red
Royal Cinque Ports
St Georges Hill
Hankley
Broadstone
Tough choices, especially having to leave out the likes of Woodhall, Walton Heath. and Swinley.
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Blimey.....my English top 10
Birkdale
Royal St Georges
Ganton
Sunningdale Old
Sunningdale New
St Enodoc
Berkshire Red
West Sussex
Saunton East
Hankley
Can't believe I've had to leave out the Belfry, Grove and Lydd
Birkdale
Royal St Georges
Ganton
Sunningdale Old
Sunningdale New
St Enodoc
Berkshire Red
West Sussex
Saunton East
Hankley
Can't believe I've had to leave out the Belfry, Grove and Lydd
NWJocko
Tour Winner
going by picking the best (or my favourite) 6 holes I'd have to go:
Formby
Hillside
Silloth
Wallasey
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Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
You gorra problem with north?
Although dont come up here, it's full of peasants who dont know a great course when they see one.:thup:
Marshy77
Journeyman Pro
Alwoodley is a fantastic course and in great condition when we played but I think if you break it down some of the holes are on a par with some of the £20/£30 course's in Leeds/Bradford. Think it's been discussed on here before about remembering all the holes on a course, I think I can remember about 12/13. I'd love to play it again but wouldn't want to pay the full green fee. Parts of the course is very similar to Bingley St Ives on the top holes with the heather.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Why 6 holes? The're made up of 18 last time I looked.
Your even bending the rules now. Maybe Dave likes the best left handed holes.
richart
Major Champion
North of Watford it would seem.You gorra problem with north?
Mind you who needs to venture up North with all the great courses in the Sarf.:whoo:
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
North of Watford it would seem.
I think that's the course reviewers attitude as well.
Ethan
Money List Winner
I was lucky enough to be a member at Silloth for a few years. I think it is a wonderful course, often massively changing with the conditions. I have also hit a 4 iron at the 9th, and also a sand wedge (not for my second shot). I agree the 10th is not the greatest hole, but it isn't a terrible hole either. It is just that after the magnificent 1st to 9th, and knowing the 11th to the end, it comes across as a bit weak for sure. Not necessarily without danger, though.
Duckster
Tour Rookie
I thought Alwoodley was great!
No it wasn't the hardest of courses I've ever played, however it made you think. I was surprised at how many people were playing driver (myself included) instead of an easy iron off the tee to take the trouble out. I liked the fact that after the 1st 2 holes, none of the rest were in the same direction, so you were always thinking about the breeze and the course sat perfectly onto the land, very natural rather than built. It's a very good course and think ranked about right.
Into the Hillside / Formby / Silloth debate. For the courses themselves I'd rank them as follows (but they are oh so close!)
Hillside
Silloth
Formby
But then here's the kicker. If I was to be a member at them and play them every week I'd go:
Formby
Silloth
Hillside
No it wasn't the hardest of courses I've ever played, however it made you think. I was surprised at how many people were playing driver (myself included) instead of an easy iron off the tee to take the trouble out. I liked the fact that after the 1st 2 holes, none of the rest were in the same direction, so you were always thinking about the breeze and the course sat perfectly onto the land, very natural rather than built. It's a very good course and think ranked about right.
Into the Hillside / Formby / Silloth debate. For the courses themselves I'd rank them as follows (but they are oh so close!)
Hillside
Silloth
Formby
But then here's the kicker. If I was to be a member at them and play them every week I'd go:
Formby
Silloth
Hillside
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
10th at silloth is a nice wee hole. suckered me into going for it and knocked it out of bounds.
If I was a member there it would be a lay up and pitch and putt bird attempt. Something to look forward to in a round or maybe to kick start a revival in a round.
If I was a member there it would be a lay up and pitch and putt bird attempt. Something to look forward to in a round or maybe to kick start a revival in a round.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I have the exact same irons as you numbnuts.....
Mine are too heavy (KBS) - does that mean Kan't Bloody Swing (them), thinking of swapping them over with my lighter R9 shafts.
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Phew that's a relief! There was me thinking the reason I can't get it out there anymore is because I'm getting old and all along it's my shafts
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When I went for my fitting a while back I thought the KBS felt lighter ? But guess depends what's in your r9
