Sun 10th May 2015 - 9 Holes at Swanmoor Golf Centre

On an unusual Sunday evening everyone was out so I decided to go and check out a local 9 hole that we had passed on the bikes a few weeks ago. I rang to make sure they were still open and arrived just after 6, paid 10 pound something and set off. The weather was pleasant, warm with a light breeze.

I saw a couple of golfers near the end of their round as I set off then no one else.

As this is the first time:

The first is a longish par 3 with trees to the left. The 2nd is right round the back of the driving range, the tee is at the top of a hill, this is another longish par 3 over a ditch with trees. The 3rd is to the right, a very short par 3 protected at the rear by trees to keep people on the 4th tee safe. The 4th is the first long hole up the hill. The 5th tee is across the road and is another short par 3. The 6th is a nice open long hole down hill across a small ditch to the green. The 7th is a par 3 uphill. The 8th is back towards the start with a sloping fairway. The 9th is a nice par 3 through the trees.

The fairways needed a bit of a cut but the greens were well maintained and a bit small so tough to get the ball to stick. There are plenty places to get into trouble!

I played OK despite making a few errors on a new course. I made the worst mess on the very short par 3 and lets say it was a good job there was no one one the 4th tee. My score is click here.

As it was a short 9 hole I gave myself a 9 handicap and only messed 2 holes up. The 3rd by going over the trees and the 4th with a couple of duffs and a 3 putt. I was pleased with a par on the last par 3 getting onto the green in 1.

Definitely a nice course to visit if time is limited and short game practice is required. A bit tricky despite its shortness.

The 2nd Green

The 6th from the tee