Hole by Hole
Hole 1 – Poplars
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 383 yards, par 4, SI – 5
Yellow tees – 379 yards, par 4, SI – 5
Red tees – 375 yards, par 5, SI – 9
Suggestions for playing the hole
The marker post is the ideal line for your drive. If the wind isn’t against you might consider using a 3 wood as a long drive may fall to the right. For your 2nd shot the poplars to the left of the green is the ideal line.
The green is relatively flat.
The 2nd hole is up the path beyond the green.
Hole 2 – Old Dormie
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 119 yards, par 3, SI – 17
Yellow tees – 113 yards, par 3, SI – 17
Red tees – 115 yards, par 3, SI – 16
Suggestions for playing the hole
Surrounded by bunkers this newly drained green slopes from the top right corner to the bottom left. A well struck tee shot will often move down the green from left to right; be below the pin! There is new pond is to the right of the green.
The 3rd tee is to the left of the green.
Hole 3 – The Bridle
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 363 yards, par 4, SI – 7
Yellow tees – 363 yards, par 4, SI – 7
Red tees – 358 yards, par 4, SI – 4
Suggestions for playing the hole
The 150-yard marker on the left side of the fairway is the ideal line for your drive or consider using a three wood as a long drive (over 230 yards) may reach the ditch beyond the marker. Play your 2nd shot close to the bunker to the left of the green as the ball will move left to right on landing.
The 4th tee is up the path to the right of the green
Hole 4 – The Spring
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 191 yards, par 3, SI – 9
Yellow tees – 169 yards, par 3, SI – 9
Red tees – 169 yards, par 3, SI – 7
Suggestions for playing the hole
This par 3 plays longer than it’s yardage. The simplest approach with a low running shot is to aim just inside the left-hand bunker as the ball will run from left to right. It also avoids the bank in front of the green. The green slopes from left back to right front although not as severe as before the successful rebuild in 2011.
The 5th tee is to the left of the green. Players may leave their bags halfway up the hill above the 4th green.
Hole 5 – Wrekin View
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 407 yards, par 4, SI – 3
Yellow tees – 384 yards, par 4, SI – 3
Red tees – 375 yards, par 4, SI – 1
Suggestions for playing the hole
The aerial on the Wrekin’s summit is the line as most tee shots will kick to the right. If you can drive it long aim at the aerial on the Wrekin. This is a tricky 2nd shot, as it is difficult to stop balls on the green. Consider playing short to run onto the green.
The 6th tee is to the left of the green.
Hole 6 – Holly Bush
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 285 yards, par 4, SI – 15
Yellow tees – 279 yards, par 4, SI – 15
Red tees – 275 yards, par 4, SI – 15
Suggestions for playing the hole
The key shot on this tricky par 4 is the shot onto the green. It is possible to drive the hole, but the holly bush on the left & the bunker on the right will catch off-line tee shots. It is easy to run off on the left of the green leaving a difficult pitch, particularly if the flag is on the left.
The tee for the 7th hole is to the left of the green.
Hole 7 – The Pulpit
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 192 yards, par 3, SI – 11
Yellow tees – 182 yards, par 3, SI – 11
Red tees – 161 yards, par 3, SI – 15
Suggestions for playing the hole
An iconic hole. This signature hole plays shorter than it’s yardage. Aim for the left centre of this flat green & to miss the front right bunker.
The 8th tee is behind the green.
Hole 8 – Long Valley
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 457 yards, par 4, SI – 1
Yellow tees – 433 yards, par 4, SI – 1
Red tees – 434 yards, par 5, SI – 5
Suggestions for playing the hole
Drives will fall left on landing so aim at the right edge of the fairway, the lone tree is the line. The ditch across the fairway determines the 2nd shot. If you can get on or close to the green go for it, if not lay up before the ditch. This 2 tier green slopes from back to front & from right to left.
The 9th tee is to the left of the green.
Hole 9 – Ercall Side
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 263 yards, par 4, SI – 13
Yellow tees – 245 yards, par 4, SI – 13
Red tees – 248 yards, par 4, SI – 13
Suggestions for playing the hole
Aim at the left edge of the fairway as drives kick right. This a relatively straightforward 2nd shot to the green but do not be short. This successfully relaid green is relatively flat.
The men’s 10th is along the path beyond the green. Ladies, please note that the ladies 10th tee is above the 9th green.
Hole 10 – Dumble ‘Ole
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 372 yards, par 4, SI – 14
Yellow tees – 350 yards, par 4, SI – 14
Red tees – 313 yards, par 4, SI – 10
Suggestions for playing the hole
Avoid the central tree line. The 2nd shot is easiest from the right side of the fairway but avoid the deep right bunker. There is a ‘dumble ‘ole’ in front of the green as balls will kick to the right. A good line is the left edge of the green. Another successfully re-laid green slopes from back to front & from right to left.
The 11th tee is to the left of the green.
Hole 11 – Toper’s Last
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 423 yards, par 4, SI – 2
Yellow tees – 403 yards, par 4, SI – 2
Red tees – 421 yards, par 5, SI – 6
Suggestions for playing the hole
Ideal for ‘Longest Drive’. Avoid the right tree line. The 2nd shot uphill is all about yardage, club up & avoid the right bunker. This green is long but flat. The new ‘Lodge on the 11th’ opened in Autumn 2015; take a break, have a drink!
The 12th tee is to the right of the green.
Hole 12 – Plateau
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 169 yards, par 3, SI – 12
Yellow tees – 160 yards, par 3, SI – 12
Red tees – 163 yards, par 3, SI – 8
Suggestions for playing the hole
Tee shots will kick to the right on landing if you are short of the green. The left-hand bunker is a good line. Avoid the very deep right bunker. This green slopes from right to left.
The 13th tee is beyond the green & up the path. Leave buggies & trollies at the bottom of the path.
Hole 13 – Spion Kop
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 445 yards, par 4, SI – 10
Yellow tees – 445 yards, par 4, SI – 10
Red tees – 442 yards, par 4, SI – 3
Suggestions for playing the hole
Firstly enjoy the panoramic view of this iconic hole.
This spectacular hole plays shorter than it’s yardage. For the longer hitters the best line is the block of flats in the distance (it is easier to focus on than the marker post). There is a railway sleeper wall at the front of the green so a running ball can be unpredictable. Balls falling short will kick from right to left. This newly drained green is flat.
The 14th tee is behind the green.
Hole 14 – The Dingle
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 167 yards, par 3, SI – 16
Yellow tees – 164 yards, par 3, SI – 16
Red tees – 164 yards, par 3, SI – 16
Suggestions for playing the hole
Ideal for ‘Nearest the Pin’. Tee shots on this delightful par 3 may run from right to left. A low shot can be aimed at the right-hand bunker & will finish in the middle of the green. There is dead ground in front of the green. This green slopes from front to back & from right to left.
The 15th tee is over the lane to the right of the green.
Hole 15 – Lane Side
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 446 yards, par 4, SI – 4
Yellow tees – 429 yards, par 4, SI – 4
Red tees – 407 yards, par 4, SI – 42
Suggestions for playing the hole
The original 18th. Drives will kick to the left on landing so aim at the right edge of the fairway, the poplars are a good line. The raised green is relatively flat but any shot near the right side will fall off leaving a tricky chip.
The 16th tee is to the right of the green.
Hole 16 – Ow’d First
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 367 yards, par 4, SI – 8
Yellow tees – 367 yards, par 4, SI – 8
Red tees – 366 yards, par 5, SI – 14
Suggestions for playing the hole.
The original 1st. The strategy for this hole is to avoid the tree line. The 2nd shot is longer than the yardage suggests. The knoll at the left of the green is best avoided by playing to the right half of the green. This newly drained green has a slight slope from back to front.
The 17th tee is to the left of the green.
Hole 17 – Reservoir
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 135 yards, par 3, SI – 18
Yellow tees – 127 yards, par 3, SI – 18
Red tees – 135 yards, par 3, SI – 17
Suggestions for playing the hole
This is a straightforward par 3, it plays longer than the yardage as the green is higher than the tee. This newly relaid green slopes from back to front & from right to left.
The 18th tee is back over the lane to the right of the green.
Hole 18 – The Ridge
Statistics
Length, par & stroke index
White tees – 386 yards, par 4, SI – 6
Yellow tees – 354 yards, par 4, SI – 6
Red tees – 351 yards, par 5 SI – 12
Suggestions for playing the hole
The best approach is from the left side of the fairway so the best driving line is over the left side of the fairway bunker. The ridge may give tricky lies so either play short or be sure to carry it but avoid the right tree line. The Captain’s Charity bunker is front left. The green slopes severely from back to front.
