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#1 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 1:31:00 PM
Graeme McKendry
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Hertfordshire

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Played here yesterday in a 3 ball.

I'm currently off 23 and my two partners are 8 & 28 respectively

We all enjoyed a well thought out course on the site of an old military airfield. In fact, there is still a landing strip for light aircraft running alongside the course.

Water plays a major role on this one, with 12 different lakes coming in to play on holes 1,5,6,7,9,10,12,13,14 & 18.

The tee boxes and fairways were in very good condition, there's some harsh rough as well so its best to be as straight as possible.

The greens were excellent with a good consistant roll.

Special mention to the starter who was very friendly and gave lots of useful advice on how to play the first, not that it helped me (scored an 8!!)

For a Sunday it wasn't too busy just a couple of minor hold ups at the par 3's on the back nine

We paid £31 each, plus £3 for a yardage chart which as first time visitors was pretty essential

Overall, definately one I would return to, well worth an hours drive
#2 Posted : Monday, August 10, 2009 5:54:00 PM
TheSocialGolfer
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Essex
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Hi Graeme, you should add this (exactly as is) as a Course Review (go to the Course Detail Page and click on [Add Review] ) because then it will be linked directly with the course rather than just being in the forum for a few days.
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