Mid Herts Golf Club

Tucked away in the countryside of the heart of Hertfordshire, this course was a joy to play. At £40 for a weekday round it may seem steep, but winter rates are about to kick in at £25 for a DAY (1/11 on). The course has been there since 1892 and its best known 'old boy' was the late Terry Wogan and I can see why he enjoyed playing it.

At 5805yds it's not the longest, so you will not need the driver all the time, just keep it straight, out of the rough - which is wispy at present - and out of the trees. Neither are that penal, but don't all the same.

The tees are well cared for - all the divots sanded, and there is a sand box on most tees. The fairways are much the same, and the grass is short and 'bouncy' - make what you will of that! Run your hand over the green and you would be forgiven for thinking they are long, but do not be fooled, as they are fairly quick and true.

Either a stroke saver or (if you know one) a member on your round would help as most holes are not what they appear and getting to the green you will find that you will think that a bigger club would have done 'if only you knew what was round that tree/bend'.

just watch your back on the 7th, as the practice area is adjacent, and they don't always think of shouting......

All in all a good course that I would hope to play again in the near future.