Review's of Langdon Hills Golf Club
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Great Choices - and ongoing 'improvements'
Have played this course on a ragular basis as part of the Comedians Golfing Society annual fixture lists. Great venue for charity days (onsite Hotel complex) great clubhouse and catering is splendid. There are always deals the be done here so don't be afraid to ask. Staff are friendly and welcoming, regulars are also welcoming. Now to the interesting bits... Langdon/Hornden (if memory serves) is the regular combination. There have been some ongoing 'improvements' new tree plantings and old hedge removals, some big trees have been taken out of play.
All in all this is now an easier course to play when the weather conditions allow. Great views of estuary and surrounding countryside but can be open to the elements (rain, wind, sleet, snow, fog, and sunshine all on the same hole one year).
Good challenges though, fairways well kept, semi rough is or can be a bit punishing (so stay on the fairways). There are plenty of hazards to avoid, water and diches abound, The bit I like most is that the greens are beautifully manicured - and it is possible to do very well when putting. Not to say that anything is easy but the undulations on the greens are less extreme than on the practice greens.
Good scores are possible - most oles are interesting and there's 1 par 3 that looks innocuous, but when the wiond blows it can be the longest 160 yards in the world, and so easy to float over the trees and be lost for ever... hmmm In fact all of the Par 3s are a challenge in their own way.
Be bold keep straight(ish) and you could come back with a good score... be too bold and you can lose a lot of balls (easily).
A course for the thinkers, be aware that there are some hills and it is a good walk... just remembering that from hole 10 to 14 there is water in play - great sequence...
Good course for long hitters though, as long as second shots are good, pitching and chipping is good and putting is above average you'll have a good day out...
Lots of car parking, but it is quite a stroll to the clubhouse and first tees, and golf shoes aren't allowed inside the clubhouse...
Pick a good weather day for your visit, otherwise you might be blown away...
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Want to go back soon........
There I was thinking I'd played this course and surprise, surprise I was wrong...odd seeing as its only 5 or 6 miles from my front door! This is more of a complex than a course, 3 x 9 holes, of which we played The Horndon and The Langdon. The Horndon is a bit of an 'up & down' track and has no particularly outstanding holes, bar a tricky uphill Par 3, 8th. However, once you switch courses it's another world entirely. Well sculpted, undulating fairways with great views of The City, I really enjoyed The Langdon. I also played well which always helps, but the greens held up nicely in the wet and I am looking forward to returning in the Summer. Good value at £15.23(!), modern Clubhouse and a great 'mini breakfast' for £3.50!