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CAMBRIDGE GOG MAGOG, CAMBS
Not noted for the quality of golf on offer, this is
probably the pick of Cambridgeshire’s crop
and features two contrasting 18-hole layouts -
the Old course with views over the city of
Cambridge and the modern Wandlebury with
its USGA-spec greens. The deal:Winter
special (eight or more) available Mon, Tues,
Thurs & Fri costs £38pp and includes
breakfast or post-round meal.
Contact: 01223 247626.CAVERSHAM HEATH, BERKSHIRE
Fast approaching two decades old, this David
Williams par-73 design, built to USGA specs,
has matured well and has a fine variety of
holes, including some tricky par-3s, and
guarantees quality year-round golf.
The deal: From £25. Contact: 01189 478600.COLLEGE PINES, NOTTS
This heathland venue sits within Clumber Park
and is always in good condition, claiming to be
the ‘home of year-round golf’ and sure enough
it rarely closes because of dodgy weather.
The deal:£20 midweek, £26 weekends.
Contact:01909 501431.CROWBOROUGH BEACON, EAST SUSSEX
The handiwork of Alistair McKenzie is
majestically plotted 800ft above sea level and
is undulating heathland golf at its dynamic
best and it’s something of a mystery why it
doesn’t feature higher in course rankings.
Green fees: Nov 1-Apr 30 from £30 midweek,
from £35 weekends. Contact: 01892 661511.DALE HILL, EAST SUSSEX
A venue with two completely different layouts,but the Woosnam is undoubtedly the chief
attraction and involving a terrific combination of
holes including a 600-yard opener and classic
par-3 16th. You’ve love the stunning High Weald
views, too.The deal:Nov 1-Mar 31 - £30 to play
the Woosnam. Contact:01580 201090.DELAMERE FOREST, CHESHIRE
Highly challenging century old Herbert Fowler
heathland gloriously built on sand and with a
great set of greens. Widely regarded as
Cheshire’s No.1 inland layout though nationally
it probably doesn’t get the recognition it
deserves. The deal:County card holders, £40
in midweek.Contact: 01608 883800.DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE, NORTHUMBS
Lovely, underrated, unheard of even, links even
though it has been on its Embleton site since- Highlights include teeing off on top of a
giant sand dune at the dramatic par-4 6th and
the tiny par-3 13th overlooked by what remains
of Dunstanburgh Castle. The deal:£27 midweek,
£31 weekends. Contact: 01665 576562.
EAST BRIGHTON, EAST SUSSEX
Fun par-72 layout which is always playable and in
superb condition – it sits on chalk so benefits
from wonderful natural drainage and not
requiring temp tees or greens. Breathtaking
Channel views from the 12th tee. The deal:
Winter fourball, £25pp.Contact: 01273 604838.GAINSBOROUGH, LINCS
Superb all-round venue and the home of two
contrasting 18-hole courses (Karsten Lakes and
Thonock Park) and Ping’s European Custom
Fitting Centre next to the impressive drivingTHE TG TOP 50...
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Hotchkin is
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Derby layout.