Our latest event again saw no golfer break par. We have now had 191 rounds of golf this year, with only 13 rounds breaking par. (That's 6.8%) The handicap committee can take a pat on the back. A muggy slightly windy day saw greens that resembled an ice rink, with everyone finding it very difficult to hold the balls on and around  the putting surface. This was a day for those who could hold/control the roll. Inform Gez N seemed to control better than other taking top spot with an even par round, just the one blob mixed with 7 pars and a birdie was enough to take it by one. Next came a Whatsize double with Greg just getting the better of Craig by a single point. His round consisted of 6 pars and one blob which was conceded on the 1st hole. A storming back nine of 21 points shot him up the leader board after a front nine of 14 (Another round of "if only") Craig took third spot and is on a roll, not finishing outside the top three for the last 3 rounds (This after his June last place) He has been rewarded with a move up to second place in the Division 1 OOM, and a place in the Autumn Knockout Cup final against Gez N. Woody continues his goof form with a solid 34 for a equal share of third spot.

Course Overview

18 hole parkland championship course with ancient woodland and lakes built by the Dominican Monks in 19th century. Many varieties of wildlife can be found within the boundaries of the course, providing the perfect backdrop to a stunning golf course which will tempt you back, again and again. The course is built on sand stone allowing the land to drain freely for all year round play. The front nine starts strongly with the long Par 3 2nd playing 183 yards down hill protected by mature trees and foliage, club selection is key when the ball rises above the trees, difficulties loom on either side. The Par 4, 8th hole is 381 yards uphill from the tee, a magnificent three tier green awaits accurate approaches with mounds on the left side and bunkers on the right. Finishing the front 9 is the Par 3 9th hole, it is a very deceptive hole which can be easily overlooked at your peril. The hole is very reminiscent of the ‘Post Stamp’ at Troon with bunkers lurking on either side and swales picking up any other erratic shots. The course shows its teeth on the back 9. The sweeping fairway on the Par 4 10th hole runs alongside the Dominican Priory, the green is perched up high requiring an accurate 2nd shot between the established trees to a sloping green. Spectacular views of Ashbourne compliment the challenge proposed by the back 9 culminating with the signature Hole, 18. Hole 18 measures 412 yards, a carry of 150 yards over three pools built by the Dominican’s. A good drive will leave you ideally positioned on a plateau overlooking the green surrounded by bunkers and any other wayward shots will gather in the large undulations short of the green.