I was invited by my Club to take part in the Ladies Open on 20.6.2012 (Happy birthday to all born on that that day!) @ the Surrey National Golf club.
It was a nice, sunny and warm day. As you drive through very narrow lanes leading to the golf course, you know that the course is going to be in a beautiful setting in this hilly part of Surrey.
2 valleys shape the course, lots of mature trees for a fairly new course, well defined holes, water will come into play at the 3rd,5th and 18th. Big wide and long lakes...
Most of the holes have sloping fairways with plateaux, huge bunkers (sand a little scarce sometimes, making the escape more of a challenge), undulating and tiered greens not as fierce as you expected them to be. The 1st nine holes are in one valley and for the 2nd nine, one crosses a road by the car park and reaches the 2nd valley, both very picturesque but different. The 1st one more manicured than the 2nd. The course was in superb condition and sun made it all looks very beautiful on the rolling hills.
Our Team played well but we did not make in the top 3 so no prizes (we came 4th !), but we were lucky in the raffle in aid a of Charity. Lovely day out for the Ladies Open, all done in true style, halfway house serving Pimms with very tempting home made food, savoury or sweet.... all very delicious.
There was a display of Ladies Golf Clothing & Accessories (classy brands) from Ethna McCracken in the big dining room upstairs where we all eat our meal, tables all nicely set out. A most succulent Carvery awaited the 14 Teams, served with a large selection of appetising fresh vegetable, followed by luxurious deserts + coffee and mints.
It was a very enjoyable experience, I played well on an unknown and fairly challenging course. One needs to be fit and healthy to walk, climb and descend the 2 valleys.
The Clubhouse is modern and airy, with terrace and balcony overlooking the 18th and you also get a glimpse of the 9th...the Ladies changing rooms very posh with all nice toiletries. Very friendly all around: Ladies/Men welcoming. Pro shop fairly large but not much of Ladies clothing. Good practice area. Large Car Park.
I believe Surrey National Golf course is part of the TSG preferred courses so we get a special rate. Take a visit and enjoy it.
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Date Saturday, 23, June 2012