Golf Forums - A DAY AT WOBURN G.C

 I said in an earlier forum post that I would give a feed back on the day we had at Woburn G.C. .four of us from the T.S.G made the day after I posted an invitation on the forum last year.WHAT A DAY WE HAD!!!!!
The three guys that joined me made it one of the most enjoyable days golf that I have had in many years.I would like to say they where fantastic company and enjoyed every minute of it.Thanks for making the day so special. (Mark, Gary and Greg).
Both the courses Dukes and Duchess where in fantastic condition,just as you would expect from a club of this calibre,and every hole had a story to tell.We teed off at 7.30a.m on the Dukes to start the day,and then it begun,walking the fairways the best in the world have graced.
The 1st is a par five a real test to start the round,and what start I had,on the green for two ,putting for eagle.Missed the long putt but still walked off with a birdie.HERE WE GO -1 UNDER after 1 HOLE on a championship course.
Held par on the 2nd still 1 under,then came the signature hole,par 3 3rd 125 yards downhill and what a hole,it's one of the most photographed holes in golf,its on the front of the scorecard.I Shanked my tee shot straight in the undergrowth,and finished with a 5,the wheels had suddenly come off,my game.
The rest of the round was a bit up and down in places,and was more than happy with 84 in the end.
Every hole is different and unique,close cut fairways,greens that run fast and true,all set in tree lined fairways,hit a shot off line and your in forest if you find your ball it's a bonus,chipping out sideways is normally the only choice.That's golf at Woburn for you.
The round took about 41/2 hours to complete,and then it was off to the clubhouse for lunch,a two course meal roast and all the trimmings,followed by desert,it was food to die for for cooked to perfection.
We resumed golf at 1.45p.m on the Duchess course,this is alot tighter than the Dukes and the one I prefer to play,again tree lined fairways fantastic greens loads of undulating lies,care has to be taken on every shot or trouble awaits,it also rewards good golf.I have played this course a few times over the years,this was the best condition I have played it. 
Apart from finishing with 2 double bogeys it was the best score I've had on this course well pleased with 81.
It was a great day for me and look forward to playing with Mark at the HELP FOR HERO'S golf day at Charthills in May.
For £125 it was worth every penny the club made you feel most welcome nothing was to much trouble.Again thanks to the guys for making it a special day and hope to do another one sometime later in the year.
FOR ANYONE THINKING ABOUT GOING ON A DAY TO A CHAMPIONSHIP VENUE DO IT ---YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR MISSING.
                                                                       Jack Shelton

  Firstly i'd like to thank Jack for arranging this day, many thanks also to Gary and Mark. While i'm about it i'd also like to thank the "wise old owl" of a course groundsman who after i'd just opted for my pitching wedge on Dukes hole 3, wandered over and said "that'll be an 8 or 9 iron today". Trying to look as if i had'nt really already decided i strolled nonchalantly back to my bag and did a subtle swap for my 9 iron. One well struck 9 iron later..............i was still short of the green,(but at least straight,Jack).
   Having never played a championship course before i was'nt sure what to expect, what i did find however were visitor changing rooms that put most clubs members facilities to shame. Staff that were very helpful and accomodating, nothing seemed too much trouble. Yes it costs more than your average golf course but in my opinion it was well  worth the money.
  Just like to finish by nominating my two shots of the day,  1st place has to go to Gary for driving the green on Duchess hole 3, awesome,followed by a 2 putt birdie.  2nd place by the narrowest of margins is Jacks third shot, from thick bracken on Duchess hole 17,(tongue is firmly in cheek) this is the sort of shot you can only attempt after gaining previous knowledge of your surroundings. This shot, from about 75 yards, was played at some pace but by skillfully? aiming and hitting the dead centre of a tree trunk behind the green, managed to rebound the ball to the centre of the green. Jack tried modestly to pass it off as luck but we who were there know different........................

I will show you how to play the shot one day Greg,the reason I said it was luck is because I hit the wrong tree,imagine what would have happened if I had hit the one I was aiming for? (cough)!! Ha! Ha!
P.s Mark showed me how to play it. (didn't he tell you) ??..........................