Little Hay Golf Complex

Better than it used to be!

Definitely improved since I last played here some years ago. New clubhouse after a fire a few years back.

Greens were slower than I expected them to be, but probably for the best with the strong winds up on the hill today. A few needed a little TLC, but not bad at all.

  

First impressions can be deceiving

After the first couple of holes you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking that you're not going to enjoy Little Hay. You've played your first two holes around the driving range, and the fairways have a fair few yellow range balls on them. However, it does get better, and you will enjoy a lot of what the course has to offer.

The downhill par 3 fourth is very scenic, but as you make your way down to the green, be aware that there is a stiff climb back up the hill to the 5th. Apart from those two holes the course is generally easy walking, although far from flat.

The fairways are pretty wide, and the course is probably best suited for mid to high handicap players, but with 4 sets of tees it can suit most everyone. The greens were good, and if I lived nearer than I do then I'd certainly go back for another go.





  

Little Hay review

Pay and Play Course located close to Bovingdon, Herts. Average test from the yellows, tougher from the whites for the once-a-week golfer. Makeable par 5 to start, best early holes are 3 and 4 followed by 'Cardiac Hill' at 5. Tough finish from 15 onwards.

Conditions can differ quite drastically, play is allowed regardless of work being carried out on the course or greens, can also get quite wet.

Can get busy (it is a Public facility) so rounds of 3.5/4Hrs are not that unusual.

Great for beginners and weekend players, would'nt recommend to players used to more higher status golf courses.