Welwyn Garden City Golf Club

Easy to find, somewhat limited parking, a good clubhouse with friendly and responsive staff. Nicely provisioned pro shop. No hard spikes on the patio, which overlooks the 18th.this is an interesting course, making good use of local topography. Be advised that elevation changes here are significant on most holes, so not an easy walking course.
Greens were slick and fair, bunkers sandy, first cut did tend to obscure the errant ball. An established tree lined course, which straddles a country road, so take care when crossing, cars were quick. Fairways were fair although the course could benefit from more signposting (for the casual visitor). A good challenge but a hard walk.

This course has a relatively tight layout, no criss crosses, but slotted together well. Not the longest at 5864 off the yellows, but don't think a driver will enable you to muscle your way round the course. The greens are not that big, but they are true and quite quick. Like most courses at present (07/12) it has suffered from the rain, but not badly, probably worst hit are the bunkers as the sand is now more mud.

The clubhouse has a minuscule spike bar, but change your shoes and there is acres of lounge area. The meal on our society day was roast lamb and then crumble - if the rest of the food served is of that quality, it's worth a return for on it's own.

Practice areas - there is a driving range - take your own balls, a pitching area - not large and you are in fear of getting a flyer and hitting someone, and a putting green - and yes the greens ARE that quick!

Our society have decided it is worth a revisit, all in all an honest course that makes you welcome.