Winchester

[balaclava]

We're looking to move house nearer our two sets of grandchildren. Winchester is geographically between the two. I'm off 17 and rising, getting no younger and struggling to get past 200 yards off the tee, I don't need championship golf, I want a golf club with an active seniors section and a 'friendly' ladies section for my wife who enjoys the cup of tea after the game more than the game. Suggestions?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Hockley GC may suit your needs. I used to be a member there, it is built on chalk so playable all year round. Looks hilly but in fact it is a gentle climb from the 2nd to the 5th then basically flat around the top of the hill then a huge descent all the way down the 18th. Friendly club, good rollups, excellent ladies section so should tick most of your boxes.

 

[Paperboy]

Other side of the motorway is Royal Winchester, similar to Hockley as it's on chalk. Nice course rolling through the downs, some hills just like Hockley.

 

[IanM]

Haven't played Royal Winchester for a while. but was always a good old club.........

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

The Royal isn't a great club for seniors, it's not called 'Heartattack Hill' for nothing

 

[User20205]

I’ve not played royal winch, but I’ve played hockley loads of times & always enjoyed it. It’s a straight choice between the 2 IMO. South winch is a rung below IMO.

 

[SaintHacker]

South Winch is a decent enough course, a big plus point for me would be its part of the Crown golf group, so you get all the other courses a a member I think

 

[Paperboy]

The Royal isn't a great club for seniors, it's not called 'Heartattack Hill' for nothing

Lol, we've got a massive seniors section and a reasonably large ladies section.

Never noticed you struggling around it old man

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Lol, we've got a massive seniors section and a reasonably large ladies section.

Never noticed you struggling around it old man

Actually it's quite easy to get round if you don't lock yourself in the toilet at the half way hut