Not exactly the most hospitable reception in the Pro-shop but that is down to personality and lack of professionalism on this occasion. I am not a softy but, even I was taken back by the unfriendly "welcome".
Course is in need of some TLC and, because of its undulations, your lie can be tricky on occasion. Greens are ropey but hey, it was summer and very dry so perhaps they will pick up a bit once the rains arrive.
I have played some tough tracks and this is in the top 10. It would be easier to score in a convent unless you are willing to keep your focus. If you are 18+ handicapper then you will need plenty of balls, literally and metaphorically.
You will need to find the fairway on most of the holes as there are a lot of trees. Even Robin Hood would have struggled on this woodland course.
My personal favourite hole (stop your giggling plz) was the 11th. Very challenging tee shot up the face of a cliff and I was rewarded with a 'birdie'.
The 19th is a bit faded and choice of draught pop & sustenance is very limited. All in all, worth a visit but not a stay :(
:side note - Vauxhall test circuit runs alongside at various spots so many strange vehicles go whizzing by .....
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