hovis
Tour Winner
Finally got my prize of a 4 ball from winning the club champs last year. Myself a 16 handicap and two young professionals went to play.
First impressions when we turned up was "is this it? We must be in the wrong place. It looks like a leasure centre". So we entered the main entrance and was instantly taken back by how nice it looked inside. We was instantly welcomed with a big smile from the receptionist and told to report to the pro shop.
The chap in the pro shop was very helpfull and friendly. He gave us a full brief of what and where to go. I also have to add that the pro shop prices where very respectable and didn't get the feeling we where being robbed.
I walked outside to greet my other two friends. They said " is this it!!!!" i laughed and said " wait until you see inside.
We then headed down to the practice area to hit some balls on the range. I was disappointed to see that they use entry level srixon range balls rather than practice balls that i would expect from such a premier venue. Unfortunately the disappointment didn't end there. The range was dreadful. No mats to hit off, just a long bumpy green carpet and nothing to aim at apart from a bland boring field. Infact i didn't hit all my balls.
We then walked to the first tee. What can i say...... A stunning opening hole. The disappointment from the practice facilities was quickly forgotten and off we went. The course was truly amazing. Every hole was different and had its own character. i usually find most courses have a series of boring holes, but not the marquess. The 7th is probably the best looking golf hole i have ever played.
The greens however where very disappointing. I genuinely haven't played greens that slow in my life. They looked like they hadn't seen a mower in a few days.
The hole's themselves where completely battered by golfers leaning the pin on the lip. some of the holes where that bad they weren't even circular anymore.
Also, to say there was unrepaired pitchmarks was an understatement. I imagine this infuriates the members !!!!
With the round finished we went for a snack to eat. I baught the round and was dreading the bill. However, 4X pints of cider was £20. Not bad considering the belfry ass rape you for £25. i decided to go with the legendary woburn burger and was not disappointed. The food, service, price and atmosphere was fantastic.
I would like to return and play the other courses and have another stab at the marquess when the greens are better. Even the best courses have a bad hair day.
Overall a great trip and well worth the journey
First impressions when we turned up was "is this it? We must be in the wrong place. It looks like a leasure centre". So we entered the main entrance and was instantly taken back by how nice it looked inside. We was instantly welcomed with a big smile from the receptionist and told to report to the pro shop.
The chap in the pro shop was very helpfull and friendly. He gave us a full brief of what and where to go. I also have to add that the pro shop prices where very respectable and didn't get the feeling we where being robbed.
I walked outside to greet my other two friends. They said " is this it!!!!" i laughed and said " wait until you see inside.
We then headed down to the practice area to hit some balls on the range. I was disappointed to see that they use entry level srixon range balls rather than practice balls that i would expect from such a premier venue. Unfortunately the disappointment didn't end there. The range was dreadful. No mats to hit off, just a long bumpy green carpet and nothing to aim at apart from a bland boring field. Infact i didn't hit all my balls.
We then walked to the first tee. What can i say...... A stunning opening hole. The disappointment from the practice facilities was quickly forgotten and off we went. The course was truly amazing. Every hole was different and had its own character. i usually find most courses have a series of boring holes, but not the marquess. The 7th is probably the best looking golf hole i have ever played.
The greens however where very disappointing. I genuinely haven't played greens that slow in my life. They looked like they hadn't seen a mower in a few days.
The hole's themselves where completely battered by golfers leaning the pin on the lip. some of the holes where that bad they weren't even circular anymore.
Also, to say there was unrepaired pitchmarks was an understatement. I imagine this infuriates the members !!!!
With the round finished we went for a snack to eat. I baught the round and was dreading the bill. However, 4X pints of cider was £20. Not bad considering the belfry ass rape you for £25. i decided to go with the legendary woburn burger and was not disappointed. The food, service, price and atmosphere was fantastic.
I would like to return and play the other courses and have another stab at the marquess when the greens are better. Even the best courses have a bad hair day.
Overall a great trip and well worth the journey
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