The Bovey Tracey Golf Centre is where I had my first Golf Pro lessons back in 2013. My dad and I played on the nine hole mini par 3 course. Makes me smile looking back at that time. The course felt so big yet you could walk around it in minutes. Course Location … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
The Branston Golf & Country Club is the location of the Midlands regional Wee Wonders final. I've had a warm up 9 holes here that didn't go well. Watch the water on the 1st hole of the 9 hole course. Dad was ecstatic with his eight bogeys and a par. I'll be better next … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Brucefields is the location of the Wee Wonders South & West Regional final I attended in July 2017. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
I've played the New Course on a miserable, wet February day so really not seen it at a time I would prefer to play it. Without doubt Burhill is a really impressive club and playing up to the clubhouse on the par 3 eighteenth is quite spectacular. Definitely need to come back when the sun … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Cambridge Lakes Golf Course is a course I played when I competed in the East England Wee Wonders regional final. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
I played at Carnoustie Links in a Wee Wonders North & East Scotland regional final in July 2017. What a quite amazing golf course. Fantastic course, challenging weather conditions and such friendly people in the club house. A privilege to play there. I'll be back. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Chobham Golf Club in Surrey is a really nice course. Pristine greens which can run quicker than average. There are lots of trees on the course and it has a feeling of playing in an arboretum. I’ve found the course challenging on the two times playing there. If I can get my … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Cuddington is a great course. It's got great views, a mix of interesting holes, good attitude towards juniors and great winter golf. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Farnham is a beautiful course. It's got trees, heather and great views across Surrey. I've only played the once but had a good round in what is a good test of golf. It's not a bad length off the yellow tees at 6268 yards. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Farrington Park Golf Club located halfway between Wells & Bristol has 9 & 18 hole courses. It is the location for the South West of England Wee Wonders regional final in 2017. I had a practise round in June 2017 on the 9 hole. We had a really windy morning on the course and therefore found … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Situated in North Berwick the Glen Golf Club is a dramatic cliff top golf course with great views. Dad and I played this on a summer Saturday afternoon in 2016. The 18th is great fun but look out for the parked cars to the right! Course Location Related Posts 18th hole at The Glen … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Haddington Golf Club is twenty miles east of Edinburgh and the location of a Wee Wonders qualifying event I played in 2017. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Hampton Court Palace Golf Club in the grounds of Henry VIII’s palace has a very open and almost Scottish links feel to it. I suspect wind can have quite an impact on a round here. My favourite hole is the Par 3 17th. The hole has 3 bunkers protecting the green which makes it extra … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Hersham Golf Club in Surrey is a course of two parts. Two thirds of the course is lovely parkland whereas the latter part of the course feels to have been created more recently. Definitely enjoyed the challenge of this course although not on my top ten list. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Playing in a forthcoming competition. Details to follow. Course Location Related Posts Making friends at a Wee Wonder regional finalThis blog post is a hello to the new friends I made playing at Hoebridge Golf Centre in the Wee Wonders south east England regional final this last weekend. In my group were Oliver Webb from Wiltshire, … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Horton Park Golf Club is my home club. It is midway between Epsom and Chessington and has lots of facilities golfers and non golfers. We were attracted to Horton Park because it has both a nine hole Academy course as well as the 18 hole Millenium parkland course. The Academy course is very playable and it's where … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
I have played the 876 yard 9 hole par 3 Mini Links course. You might think, 'oh only 876 yards' but on a windy day, with small greens, run-offs etc it was fun and challenging. Despite being so close to London (you can see the City of London in the distance) the course had … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
I played here in a Wee Wonder regional final. It's one of the friendliest golf clubs I've ever played at. Really nice course too. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Whoa, Lumphanan Golf Club near Banchory in Aberdeenshire is a tricky course. Do not be fooled by the distances on the scorecard. In total the mix of nine par 3 & 4 holes measure 1,859 yards but the demand accuracy and good positioning. The course follows a route around a hill and doubles back … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Played here on holiday as it was on the site of our apartment. This is the first proper golf course my dad and I spent some decent time on. He was really bad with his 5 iron although he did get his first ever Par 5 here. Originally called the Kenmore Golf Club. Very … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Malden Golf Club is a be a beautiful park land course surrounded by the southern suburbs of London. Really enjoyed this course as did my dad. In fact he would have scored his best ever round anywhere (a sub twenty over par round) if it hadn’t been for a crazy 10 shot ninth hole. … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Beautiful location. I played the 9 hole course but would like to come back sometime to play the main course. Wild country ! Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Moore Place Golf Club on the outskirts of Esher is a nine hole undulating course with par 3’s and shortish par 4’s. It’s a nice challenge but also doable for beginners. Given the short nature of the course you can do a round in less than 2 hours. There’s been a new clubhouse … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
The Mortehoe and Woolacombe Golf Club is a fun course when you want something to do at the seaside other than sit on the beach. Dad and I had a few rounds in great weather and really enjoyed it.. This was where he started to get used to losing against me. Course Location Related Posts … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Most southerly course in the UK. Really unique with great views of the sea. We chose a windy, wet day for our round. Wow. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
I found Oak Park challenging. It's a fairly tight park land course with significant tree lined fairways and fairly long rough immediately off the fairway. It's an undulating course too with some fairly steep climbs between some of the holes. This course needs a revisit from me on a day when I'm confident of hitting … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Dad and I were recommended to play Osborne Golf Club when I was on the Isle of Wight playing a Wee Wonders competition. So with a few hours left before our ferry we stopped by and played nine holes. The lady in the clubhouse was very friendly and pleased we were there. What an … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Pachesham Golf Centre is a course I haven’t yet played although I've been there for Surrey JAGS training. My dad has played the course and did ok (he tells me). Not sure I believe that. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Picturesque nine hole course with two sets of tees for an 18 hole experience. This is common land so beware of walkers ! Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
A stunning location with a grand country house as a centerpiece. The old course I played is a challenge but very playable. Picturesque and serene. I really enjoyed my round here with a member who was great company. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Challenging course with lots of interesting holes. Great sausage sandwiches at the half way house. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Sandown Park Golf Centre in Esher is located in the middle of the famous horse racing course. It has three courses ranging from a mini pitch and putt, Par 3 nine holes and a full size 9 hole course. There’s very little variety in the larger course with little to no hazards. … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Seahouses is a links course in Northumberland. We stopped here on the way back from Scotland. Only had time for the first nine holes before heading home. We stopped when a huge rain storm started. Played the nine holes with an old American guy who plays in England & Scotland on an annual … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
The Shanklin & Sandown Golf Course is where I had a Wee Wonders South West England qualifier event. Course Location Related Posts Isle of Wight Wee Wonders qualifierYesterday was Scotland and today the Isle of Wight as I played my South West England Wee Wonders qualifier at the Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club. In the … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Shirley Park Golf Club is literally minutes from the centre of Croydon. It’s incredible the extreme you can find in a mile across London ! This is a challenging course. I’ve played it twice and love the various holes including the amazing Par 3 seventh which is like no Par 3 I’ve played before. I … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
I've been luckily enough to play the Strathyrum course in the Wee Wonders Final in 2018. Course Location Related Posts Adidas Wee Wonders UK & Ireland Grand Final – St AndrewsHeld on the Strathyrum course at St Andrews, Thierry came 19th in a field of 30 with two rounds of 12 over par over the … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Strawberry Hill Golf Club is surrounded by London suburbs and has a very interesting history. It’s a challenging course with a few long Par 3’s. My memory is having players in a group behind us wondering why I wasn’t teeing off when there were people still on the green 230 yards away. … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Sunbury Golf Centre situated alongside the M3 as you leave London was a course I didn’t exactly enjoy. Long grass on the academy course fairways meant finding even well hit balls a bit of a challenge. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
The Swingrite Golf Centre near Taunton in Somerset is built on a small parcel of land surrounded by fields. It won't measure up against some standards but it's great to see this resource where there aren't that many golf playing opportunities for kids. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
The Welcombe Golf Club is a stunning course with some amazing views of the surrounding countryside. Highly recommended by my dad. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
Torphins Golf Club is a great 9 hole course 15 miles west of Aberdeen in Scotland. I played 18 holes here a day before my Wee Wonders North East Scotland qualifier. My dad & I had the hole golf course to ourselves only seeing someone arriving after we were completing the 17th hole ! … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
I've been very lucky to play at Walton Heath. This is a superb golf course, quite unbelievable that it's inside the M25. Everything about the golf club is amazing. From it's history, that includes Winston Churchill as a member, through to the practise green and the courses themselves. I played on the New Course which … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
Wells Golf Club is a lovely park land course set just outside of Wells in Somerset which is the smallest city in England. The course is a nice mix of holes featuring challenging, undulating tight and open fairways. The back nine holes are flatter by comparison to the front nine. This course is well worth … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"
I've been lucky enough to play the West Course twice. It's amazing to play a course where you know for example that players like Rory McIlroy have walked down the very same fairway only months before. Course Location Related Posts Nothing found. Course Images
The Willesley Park Golf Club is in Ashby de la Zouch. It's where I played to qualify for the Wee Wonders Midlands final. Unfortunately because of torrential rain I didn't get to play all the holes we were supposed to do. However from what I could play it was very undulating with … Continue reading "A-Z Of Courses"