What one course has disappointed you?

[NorwichBanana]

Woodhall Spa Hotchkin.

Went with such high expectations and a big build up, which probably didnt help, and never felt like it hit those heights!

I didn't play overly well, so maybe another trip someday when I'm playing better may change my current thoughts.

 

[Mr Hip]

You love it really!

Yea, right!

 

[Jensen]

Another for The Colt at Close House, left VERY underwhelmed.

 

[User2021]

Woodhall Spa Hotchkin.

Went with such high expectations and a big build up, which probably didnt help, and never felt like it hit those heights!

I didn't play overly well, so maybe another trip someday when I'm playing better may change my current thoughts.

Go back and try again.

Only been once ( must go back) its a fantastic course worthy of its standing / reputation.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Don't think I've ever been really disappointed by a top course. There are a couple - The Shire and The Centurion - that I could see are going to be very good courses once they mature a bit longer but wouldn't stop me going back.

But there's certainly a few near me that I've played and would never go back to as I only played them with mates who had only started playing.

 

[Maninblack4612]

Another for The Colt at Close House, left VERY underwhelmed.

+1 for this. You need crampons & one leg longer than the other to play there.

 

[IanM]

Trevose for me. The middle section of holes are appalling

See what you mean...Played there today... first four are great..down to the sea, wow! 5, 6 and 7 all rather forgettable....... 8 and 9 ok...10 to 13 ok, then another odd run of holes before decent 16 and 18. Would like to see it in the summer, but their summer fee seems high based on what I saw. Enjoyable overall, but surprised how high some rate it.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Temple. Both times I've played it it wasn't very good condition, once with rotting grass on some of the fairways. Harleyford on the other side of the river is much superior.

 

[Smiffy]

Hate to say it, but West Sussex disappointed me.
Had heard so many good things about it, but left me totally underwhelmed.
Despite playing it on a lovely day and with good company (thank you Richart) I just found it boring.

 

[Paperboy]

Best links hole in golf though!!🤣🤣

For me in the UK, Trevose. Big rep, but disappointing!!! Abroad la manga south. Not all that IMO.

Agree with trevose, but always quite liked La Manga South probably as I always seem to win there

 

[MendieGK]

Hate to say it, but West Sussex disappointed me.
Had heard so many good things about it, but left me totally underwhelmed.
Despite playing it on a lovely day and with good company (thank you Richart) I just found it boring.

Of all the top courses I’ve played it’s the one that I thought was most overrated.

However, I intend on entering their men’s open again next year to take another look

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Of all the top courses I’ve played it’s the one that I thought was most overrated.

However, I intend on entering their men’s open again next year to take another look

Be interested to hear what you think 2nd time around Sam.

I played it in July during the heatwave and thought it was a lovely course.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Be interested to hear what you think 2nd time around Sam.

I played it in July during the heatwave and thought it was a lovely course.

I rate W Sussex very highly

 

[mister v]

Celtic Manor 2010 course
Old Course at Villamoura
Brabazon was very average
The Shire is terrible

completely agree with the 2010 course...... i found it long and dull
the brabazons signature holes were nice and I've played it a few times but they were doing work on a few holes and a jcb in the fairway wasn't a movable hazard
I liked the old course at villamoura
Havent really heard a good word about the Shire

 

[Deleted member 17920]

I rate W Sussex very highly

What do you know about rating courses

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

What do you know about rating courses

I rate it as the best course in all of the west of Sussex

 

[turkish]

Archerfield links (both courses) really underwhelmed me. Don’t get me wrong not the worst courses ever but considering the perceived prestige and cost to be a member etc I thought they were very average courses

 

[Jacko_G]

Archerfield links (both courses) really underwhelmed me. Don’t get me wrong not the worst courses ever but considering the perceived prestige and cost to be a member etc I thought they were very average courses

Better than average but nowt "special" I would concur.

 

[Scholesy]

Royal Blackheath - one of the oldest clubs apparently. Boring course - just up and down. Wasn’t worth the £70 round imo.

 

[Smiffy]

Of all the top courses I’ve played it’s the one that I thought was most overrated.

I felt a bit "meh" standing on the 1st tee! What a boring opener. Nothing visually attractive about it, And sadly, that's how I continued to feel all the way around.
Wife was "caddying" for me that day and I couldn't say too much as she had treated me to the round for my birthday.
But I've played far more interesting courses that haven't even appeared in Top 100 picks.