Ian Fykin

Have played these two courses the past 15 years.
In previous reviews have said that they were probably my favourite places to play.
I still love playing there but the dunes had major changes over a couple years with 3 or 4 new holes which made it better and since playing the pines a year ago they have made some big changes there.

They have changed the 1st and 10th over with each other which is no big deal. Taken lots of trees away which was part of its charm. Lots of new bunkers, big and difficult.
A few tee changes and fives to fours etc. also found it a bit scruffy, with fairways a bit parched whereas the dunes were well manicured.

Perhaps they have had problems there and these changes were needed. When they first started to change the dunes I had my doubts so perhaps it will come good.
So I will stay loyal to my favourite courses and continue to recommend them

Played the original east course.
Very nice and interesting layout. Quite short, but don't be misled it's tricky. Lots of bunkers, trees and some penal rough. Exceptionally fast, true greens.
Couldn't play the last hole as it is the week before the BMW PGA tournament , and was being used for car parking.
My host was the lovely Anna Guss who as a corporate member gets her fourball to play for £20 each. ( being the reason for top score on value)
Clubhouse OUTSTANDING. Everything you would expect of a club of this standing. Staff courteous , friendly and welcoming. Food excellent especially the coffee albeit a bit pricey.
Had a lovely day and should I be lucky enough to be asked again would hope to play the the other courses

Had a great deal at £20 thanks to our host Ashe tofte.
Course in lovely condition. Greens true if a little slow, fairways nice and bunkers( only found one) were in very good condition with lovely soft sand.
Thought at first the course was a bit up and down but it did develop. Two lovely signature holes ( 9th and 16th ) certainly made it memorable.
Slight criticism of the the course ..most holes had ditches to negotiate from the tee which tended to make it a bit samey
lovely clubhouse with tentative staff. Nice selection of food albeit a bit pricey. Had a chat with a few of the members who were very welcoming and hospitible.
All in all enjoyable day and would certainly pay again

Look at the card, 5400 yds, and your Charlie big potatoes, your going to kill it. Forget it. Short but tricky . Front 9 a lot easier, was hitting into he green with a wedge, but back 9 longer and more difficult . Bit scruffy in places, but after the winter we have had I feel it was generally in good nick. Bunkers were lovely with lots of sand,greens were true and were quite fast, again considering the weather. Smallish clubhouse but very welcoming and good selection of food etc. wouldn't want to play it every week but certainly would play a few times throughout the year

No two holes the same, some beautiful views and a very interesting course. In good condition considering the weather we have had and the time of year. Greens had been treated and they seem to be taking a bit of time to come back, but I'm sure they will and will make for an even more enjoyable round. Modern clubhouse with a bit of character and nice staff.. Will certainly return

pretty course with fantastic greens, undulating and fast. Rough was very tough but probably difficult to cut because of the rain we have had.Older style club house perhaps a bit tired, but staff very friendly and obliging. One criticism, the course is a little bit "samey" I suppose due to the fact only 3 par 3's and 2 par 5's. However a good test and would certainly play again

Nice mature course,tricky, and you have to think your way round. Played of the forward tees and would imagine very tough off the back slabs! Greens very slick and general condition good. Nice clubhouse and friendly staff, had a great day. Looking forward to playing it again

Have played before. gets a bit the same. A few nice holes but condition could be a lot better. Bunkers quite poor, greens not consistent and around them quite bare. £25 a bit overpriced, but had a good fourball so enjoyed it all the same. Staff friendly and good value food and drink

Deceiving course, you don't realise how long it is.Played off the forward tee's at 6500 yds. Starts with a few standard holes and then really comes into it's own.Some really pretty holes especially the ones with water. Condition was generally good all round with very true greens.Very dry course which must be good in the winter. Certainly one to play again!!!!

Have played it before but found it in much better condition than previously.A very interesting course and nicely laid out. friendly staff and good range of food etc. more than happy to play again

Intresting course.Tight in places. Greens excellent as were the tees. Fairways a bit bare but due to the lack of rain this is understandable.Certainly worth playing.Would have played it again next week but was a bit rammed out due to a club comp