Winter course recommendation

[cvieri32]

Hi All,

I've a few days off between Xmas and New Year and looking for a course recommendation for winter, within 2 hours of Sheffield. Anywhere that holds up particularly well in winter conditions and isn’t off fairway mats ideally.

Would be nice to play a top 100 course, but, open to any suggestions, conscious it is likely to be a Saturday and Sunday which limits a lot of the Liverpool / Southport diamonds unfortunately!

Any suggestions gratefully received!

Thanks

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Ganton is dead on 2hrs to Sheffield according to google maps? A top 100 course, built on sand.

 

[AussieKB]

Built on sand is the key......good recommendation, plus anywhere near the coast.

 

[Beezerk]

Ganton is a proper course, amazing place.

 

[rulefan]

Hi All,

I've a few days off between Xmas and New Year and looking for a course recommendation for winter, within 2 hours of Sheffield. Anywhere that holds up particularly well in winter conditions and isn’t off fairway mats ideally.

Would be nice to play a top 100 course, but, open to any suggestions, conscious it is likely to be a Saturday and Sunday which limits a lot of the Liverpool / Southport diamonds unfortunately!

Any suggestions gratefully received!

Thanks

Selby has a reputation for being the driest in Yorkshire. Alternatively Alwoodley, Leeds is highly rated and usually dry. Both about an hour away.

 

[AussieKB]

I played Alwoodley and Moortown in May and they were great, not sure what they would be like in Decemeber-March, it would seem they are too far inland.

 

[PCWOX]

I would recommend Coxmoor, near Mansfield. Played this Tuesday on their Winter Package. Very good track

 

[Mel Smooth]

Been pretty impressed with Huddersfield so far this winter. Jamie always seems content with the condition when he has played.

 

[cvieri32]

Ganton is dead on 2hrs to Sheffield according to google maps? A top 100 course, built on sand.

Very tempted to play, although as a 18-24 handicap, thought it may be too difficult?

 

[cvieri32]

I would recommend Coxmoor, near Mansfield. Played this Tuesday on their Winter Package. Very good track

Never heard of this - looks excellent and definitely worth a try, thanks

 

[cvieri32]

Been pretty impressed with Huddersfield so far this winter. Jamie always seems content with the condition when he has played.

Played here a few times and really enjoyed - good to hear it’s holding up ok in winter too

 

[cvieri32]

I played Alwoodley and Moortown in May and they were great, not sure what they would be like in Decemeber-March, it would seem they are too far inland.

I’ve noticed they do a decent 2 course deal, but, heard Moortown can be wet in winter so may try in late March when the green fees more reasonable, but, better chance of good conditions

 

[rulefan]

I played Alwoodley and Moortown in May and they were great, not sure what they would be like in Decemeber-March, it would seem they are too far inland.

Some holes at Moortown are very wet.
Selby is always dry

 

[sunshine]

Hollinwell
Woodhall Spa

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Very tempted to play, although as a 18-24 handicap, thought it may be too difficult?

I'm off 18 and have been lucky enough to play it twice. I loved it both times, don't be put off. Play it off the correct tees, yellow for me, and you will be fine.

There are a crazy number of bunkers but you just accept you will go in some and get on with it. The greens are the hardest bit, massive, fast, breaks all over. Easy to 3 putt but again, just accept that happens and enjoy.

It's a cracking course, I wouldn't worry about playing it off 18-24

 

[cvieri32]

Some holes at Moortown are very wet.
Selby is always dry

Played Selby beforehand in winter was excellent, but, looking for a new one ideally! thanks

 

[cvieri32]

I'm off 18 and have been lucky enough to play it twice. I loved it both times, don't be put off. Play it off the correct tees, yellow for me, and you will be fine.

There are a crazy number of bunkers but you just accept you will go in some and get on with it. The greens are the hardest bit, massive, fast, breaks all over. Easy to 3 putt but again, just accept that happens and enjoy.

It's a cracking course, I wouldn't worry about playing it off 18-24

Thanks Lord T - this is very reassuring. Will give them a call tee time wise albeit fear may be struggling on a weekend, which is the same at Woodhall Spa (unless last minute, somewhat disappointingly!)

 

[cvieri32]

Hollinwell
Woodhall Spa

Hollinwell is one that I did notice, though green free is £175 on a weekend in winter vs £215 in shoulder season or £275 in summer. Does it warrant the £175 in December? Thanks

 

[clubchamp98]

Thanks Lord T - this is very reassuring. Will give them a call tee time wise albeit fear may be struggling on a weekend, which is the same at Woodhall Spa (unless last minute, somewhat disappointingly!)

Ganton is fabulous.
Intimidating of the tee because there’s bunkers everywhere,but there’s more room than you think.

It was once under the sea and totally on sand ( according to members)
They have created massive wastelands on the course and it’s visually stunning.
We did the greens there and always play it after.
There’s a very nice dormy house there if you want to stay.

Highly recommended!

 

[rulefan]

Alwoodley is virtually in the same class as Ganton. It's on the Yorkshire list of Championship courses.
But not the cheapest.