Review Of Golf UK Style
Golf United Kingdom That Is
Have you been enthralled with the thought of taking your next family golfing vacation in "Merry Old England"? Would you like to see the changing of the "Palace Guard" after playing a challenging round of golf? You will find it hard to believe the number of courses located through out England which will give you access to some of the most historical sites in the world. Read on for a review of just a few of the courses for playing golf UK style.
Review Royal Lytham StAnnes - North England
Speaking of historical golf courses, you will find one of the most gracious and friendly courses in the north of England. The Royal Lytham was established in 1886 and the present course layout was completed in 1897.This is the course where the legendary Bobby Jones started his legacy in 1926. Inside of the historical clubhouse you will find a portrait of Bobby with the mashie-iron he used to make his miraculous shot to capture his first major championship win.
The course is a par 71 over 6892 challenging yards. The links may well catch you off guard as you will be exposed to the winds and sandy soil. Royal Lytham has the distinction of being the only major championship course starting off with a Par 3. Pease don't let that fool you as the next four holes will be challenging and require your best effort. However, you will get a bit of a reprieve as holes six through thirteen, may well allow you to keep your score low. You should take advantage of this brief respite as the next five holes will force you to be on the very top of your game.
Even though the Royal Lytham can be brutal and loving at the same time almost every golfer, no matter what level ones game is, will come away with cherished memories.
Review of Royal Liverpool Golf Club - North England
This historical club was founded in 1869 and received the "Royal" nod in 1871 when one of Queen Victoria's sons played golf on the course. An interesting point to be noted is that although it is named the "Royal Liverpool" the club itself is located in the small town of Hoylake and extends over into the next township of West Kirby and with the River Mersey mouth separating it from Liverpool.In order to give you a brief understanding of how the course should be played you need to know that the Royal Liverpool course is a seaside links course. Although most seaside links course has uneven fairways you will find the terrain mostly flat except for sand hills between the ninth and tenth holes. You will find thick rough surrounding the fairways and spotted with "pot bunker". You are aware of course when you are playing by the seashore you can expect windy conditions. With the wind and the terrain features you will need to keep your shots low and accurate as you can.
The Royal Liverpool course is a Par 72 played out over 7128 yards. This is the course where Tiger Woods won the 2006 Open Championship. Although you may not be a Tiger Woods you will enjoy playing this championship course.
Review of The Belfry - West Midlands of England
This hotel resort carries a four star rating and is indeed a resort in every sense of the word. You not only are going to find three separate golf courses, which will suit every playing level, but you will find rest and relaxation in the luxury spa, remarkable eating and beverages in the atmosphere of your choice. Perhaps you would like to party in the "Bel Air Night Club". Needless to say all of the amenities or first class but let's talk about the golf courses.First let’s talk about the Brabazon (unprecedented host for 4 Ryder Cup Matches) This course has 6393 yards of professional championship play, with a Par 72. You will find gently rolling fairways with water traps and bunkers which will reach out and grab what you thought was a drop down gorgeous shot.
You should pay special attention to the 10th hole with a drive able par four by using the front tees, stay away from the back tees on this hole. Another hole you absolutely must be aware of is the 18th. This volatile par four hole has dropped Ryder Cup pros to their knees and made them grateful for a bogey.
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The second of the three courses in known as the PGA National and has hosted the De Vere Seniors European Open Tournament. This 18 hole course with a Par 71 which is 6628 yards of kick butt golf challenge. Professional and armatures alike say the course feels like a links course because of the large open green spaces which are protected with strategic placement of bunkers and water traps. There are two holes which may well send you into spasms of nerves as the 1st and 18th hole set directly in front of the beautiful Belfry Hotel. However, the crowd watching you is considered friendly.
The third and final course The Derby is open to all golfers, especially beginners as no handicap is required. You will find 18 holes reaching out over 6063 yards with a Par of 69. Make no mistake about it, this course is no pushover. It has been known for challenging the handicappers, especially the fifth hole. You folks will find yourself having to drive over the top the big old Oak Tree setting in the middle of the fairway. Then you’re going to grab a mid-iron to get yourself up onto the green that is if one of the bunkers or the rough doesn’t reach out and grab you.
In conclusion this brief review touches on a few of the courses in the UK. In order to cover all the courses it would take hundreds of man-hours and thousands of pages to do them justice. However, the limited review you have just read will give you a feel for golf UK style.