Steve Hunt

Had the opportunity to play with John Day who is a member of this very nice club, bit of a trek for me upto Ipswich but worth the travel..
First the clubhouse is modern with very good signage to Pro shop (well stocked with stuff), changing rooms which were excellent, comfortable bar with very good breakfast. All staff were friendly and helpful.
I only used the practice green which was near fist tee and representative of the greens on the course, there was nets and a range of sorts but I didn't visit.
The course itself starts with a gentle par 4 to get you going, quite generous fairway and approach, after that there are a mix of great par 3's some longish 4's and some good length 5s, all with numerous bunkers very well kept with rakes on nicely raised stands. lots of trees and heather to catch you out, although you seem unlikely to lose balls on this course you will have to take your punishment from being offline.
As it was winter a few of the holes were off mats but these were good quality and not an issue.
It was not busy when we went round about half ten on a thursday morning and we went round at a comfortable speed, a few drops and climbs to navigate but not a difficult walk.
Well worth a visit if you can get a game with a member, i paid 35 quid which seemed reasonable compared to a lot of courses, i would certainly travel up and play again.

Virtual Golf Lounge is a different golf experience as you play in a barn off a pub, no walking or weather distractions, we were greeted by the owner and showed to our bay (there are 3 bays available) for the evening (you book in hour segments) we had bay from 6 - 9 pm detailed show of how the system works (which even a complete technophobe like me could grasp quickly).

We ended up choosing St Andrews old course for our match but there were loads of courses you could play as well as other games for group comps (Nearest pin, Longest drives, Capture flags), Playing inside towards the big screen at first was off putting because you feel a little enclosed although there was a lot more room than you felt whilst swinging, due to this our distances were quite a lot shorter than expected although we did improve and relax as our session went on.

Food and drinks are available from the very friendly and knowledgable staff we only had burger and chips but there was a quite extensive menu.

As a 3 ball we took nearly two and a half hours to complete St Andrews although this was with a lot of chatting to the owners and eating food during our game so I think you would comfortably knock over 30 min off that if not more if you was just concentrating on your play.

Ive hit into a few simulators and I can say this was easily the best ive played with the Trackman system telling you everything you would want about your striking and probably some stuff you'd rather not know. It is quite a long trek round the M25 from my side at Dartford but I feel I would happily go back especially on a dark evening or a wet weekend.

Parkland course with plenty of trees and water to get you in trouble. Fairways and greens in very good condition. Food in the afternoon after the round was very good although they wouldnt do us a full breakfast because we arrived after 10am (10.05 to be precise).
We had a 2 for 1 deal that worked out at 9 pound each so great value.
Would be happy to go back and it looked a good place for a weekend away with rooms for over 60 guests.

Eagle Creek is situated near Orlando Airport, nice drive in to pretty clubhouse, bag drop in car park. Walk around the well stocked shop before taking the complimentary range balls up to good sized range, putting area.
First couple of holes were gentle short par 4s but the greens are fast and sloping. This then sets you up for longish par 3s and 5s. Lots of water and some fiendish bunkers over 90 on the course. 18th par 5 is a stunning finish up to the clubhouse. It was a bit slow but this was due to couple of slow groups as course was not busy. Tees range from 5324 up to 7198 yards.

Great views out on the coast, as normal on a coastal links wind plays a part in the game, we had good conditions. Everything for us was good, got a deal at £30 not sure I would want to pay full £45/50 green fee but it is a well planned course that punishes wayward shots.

One gripe was the distance markers were just colour dots on fairways, these seemed to change colour thru the holes with no real obvious plan, maybe if you bought the course planner it would be clear what they meant.

Did not have food but clubhouse and changing room were very good.

Returned to Shooter Hill on a weekday twilight (4pm) £20 deal no booking required just walk up. We went straight off with no waiting and had a three hour round (3 ball) with no one before or after us.

Its not a long course but it is a tough walk and tight in places easy to lose a ball or two. Theres some tough par 3's including a 240yd with trees to go over.

If you can get away early from work this is worth a visit.

If you are in Orlando you must play Falcons Fire, clubhouse, shop service all excellent. At $85 dollars it GREAT value compared to other Orlando courses.
It's a tough course for over 20 Handicappers but you can still have a great day out.Greens are fast and sloped and there are some over water shots to test your nerve.

Well maintained not over long but good distance for my level, Sun was shining so after playing in wet cold England it was great, but no standout holes.

Hidden away on top of shooters hill, woolwich is a tough very hilly parkland course. Beware you will feel like you've walked up and down the hill several times.
Good layout, some narrow driving areas and sloping greens make it a nice challenge.
I played twilight time for £20 which felt good value, did not go in clubhouse but looked ok inside.

Good longish course, some tight fairways, big greens that you need to be a better putter than me to take advantage of, which should be all of you! Would only play with money off voucher as 45 quid mid week is to much.