The original golf course was built over 100 years ago as a 9 hole parkland course in a traditional layout offering testing golf for all participants. In 2000 an additional 9 holes were added and it now offers a well laid out variation of both traditional and new designs. The new holes have now established themselves alongside the original course to offer a good test of golf in a relaxed environment. The 1st hole offers a welcoming start to your round, a short uphill par 4 can be played in two ways by laying back with an iron or taking on the slope part way up the fairway. The risk can yield good rewards with a short chip onto the green but beware of bunkers for shots that are not hit perfectly. The 2nd is another short Par 4 with a green protected by slopes and bunkers. A definite birdie opportunity but beware of being too bold. The 3rd is a par 3 uphill to an elevated green. The narrow landing area makes a challenging shot, trouble lurks long so accuracy is critical. The 4th is the first of the longer Par 4’s. From the medal tee it is a tough test for any golfer A gentle dogleg left it requires length and accuracy off the tee if you want to give yourself a good chance of par. The green is large but slopes away from you so even a good second shot is tough to hold. The 5th and 6th holes are straight Par 4’s but good placement of water hazards and trees necessitates caution off the tee. You can be led into a false sense of security. These holes are not to be taken lightly, they can show their teeth to all but the most accurate of shots. The 7th. A shorter Par 4 that needs to be played for position. The small green makes it difficult to hit and protection by water and mature trees ensures precision is required. The 8th is a Par 5 that allows you to open your shoulders. There is an option for the big hitters to cut the corner but large trees protect any shot that is not struck perfectly. If you can hit a high fade then this hole will suit you well. The 9th is a downhill Par 3. A large bunker all across the front of the green protects the hole from imperfect approach shots. The mature trees on either side focus your attention. The front 9 is deemed to be the easier of the two. Try to make your score and then hang on through the back 9 holes.