Drift Golf Club

I had heard a lot about this course so was expecting a little more than we got.
Poor fairways some under repair( we were not warned or had a reduction on price).
Greens were ok though.
It just felt a bit samey all the way round with straight par fours.
Not sure I would hurry back at that price.

Nice course layout. Need to shape the ball both ways. True test of your golf.

The Drift Golf Course is a very peaceful place, one is totally surrounded by mature woodlands & wildlife. Lots of pheasants (part of the emblem) can be seen & heard, also present deers & foxes.

The only building you see is the Clubhouse and maybe one cottage during the whole round.

We are at the foot of the North Surrey Hills (M25 J10 + A3 Effingham turnoff).

Fairly flat, but a few inclines which my new electric trolley was happy to travel on, with me, the proud owner: what a wonderful thing to have, but my God, it is expensive, I remember buying my 1st car, Triumph Herald Convertible, WMK90G, for the same price!!!!!

The new owner of the Drift is spending a lot of money on improvements, specially drainage. There is plenty of evidence as the Greenkeepers are hard at work with their machinery or filling up trenches already dug, quite a lot of GUR which can be a nuisance or work to one's advantage wtih a free drop.

Must mention the adorable little dog keeping the workers company, happy & well trained but quite eager to run after your ball, should he have a chance. But all under control.

The rewards of the ongoing work will make the Drift an even more enjoyable experience very soon.

THE FAIRWAYS are wide & atractive with lovely short grass, mature trees ( mix of pines, oaks etc). There was quite a lot of dew early this morning but it got really hot after 10.30am.

A few TIGHT places along the way.

Lots of interesting holes with WATER, ponds or streams & ditches.

The true pleasure was THE GREENS: excellent, superb, tip top conditions, as one says "very true". Nice shapes & ondulations.

BUNKERS, well placed & interesting, nice sand, seem to drain well.

FAVOURITE HOLE: I shall only describe one as I dont want to make my review too long, so the lucky chosen hole is:

HOLE 3, Par 3, 164/130 yrds, a beautiful scenery to inspire any artist with a brush & easel. A first pond on the right of the path leading to an elevated Tee box, a wooden bench to admire the landscape, wait your turn or just rest or dream etc.... The Tee shot is over a 2nd pond full of vegetation, one can see moorehens with babies, butterflies, dragon flies etc.... The Green has a figure of 8, sloping back to front with 2 deep bunkers on either side. Got a Par....


CAR PARK: large, well laid out.

PRACTICE: open driving range with yardage flags, chipping/sand area, 2 practice putting greens

PRO SHOP: Friendly, good stock but did not see any attire for Lady Golfers, shame as I like buying golf clothes, accessories etc...

LADIES CHANGING ROOMS: modern & plesant, a big sink on the floor to wash the golf shoes.

Several BARS, LOUNGES, DINING AREAS, with reasonable prices for drinks or food. We had to wait a bit for our "Chicken Chilly Wraps" as the handsome young bar person got confused with "Wraps" & "Baps" !!!! his Manager was not too happy.

Large terrace/patio area overlooking the 1st, the 18th in the distance and 1 of the practice putting green. One part of the terrace area is covered by a massive parasol made of 3 sections joined together, attractive design & good quality.

Flower pots on the wall surrounding the terrace with colourful summer flowers.

MEMBERS friendly & happy, very proud of the ongoing improvements, & patient.

The DRIFT is full of promise, it should be visited now and later.

THAT IS ALL FOR TODAY ....

Just about to join a game for the coming weekend with my new trolley.