Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club - Old Course

About
Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6591 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.6
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
White | 72 | 6591 yards | 72.6 | 138 |
Yellow | 72 | 6292 yards | 70.7 | 133 |
Red | 72 | 5604 yards | 67.7 | 118 |
Red (W) | 73 | 5604 yards |
Scorecard for The Old
Metrics:
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White M: 72.6/138 | 348 | 384 | 328 | 353 | 510 | 125 | 387 | 495 | 143 | 3073 | 498 | 249 | 568 | 391 | 202 | 312 | 407 | 486 | 351 | 3464 | 6537 |
Yellow M: 70.7/133 | 308 | 376 | 315 | 341 | 501 | 115 | 374 | 470 | 143 | 2943 | 479 | 249 | 528 | 365 | 195 | 298 | 376 | 472 | 333 | 3295 | 6238 |
Red M: 67.7/116 W: 73.6/128 | 286 | 300 | 305 | 325 | 478 | 107 | 328 | 424 | 121 | 2674 | 385 | 249 | 471 | 299 | 180 | 225 | 312 | 455 | 300 | 2876 | 5550 |
Handicap | 12 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 15 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 16 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 13 |
Course Details
Year Built 1888
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable with long socks. Short socks, jeans and sleeveless tee shirts are not permitted.
Food & Beverage
Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
ClubhouseReviews
5.0
I Recommend This Course
Great Course
Arguably the best golf course I have ever played. The course was in outstanding condition, with well managed greens and fairways and a lot of the ruff cut back in order to forgive for misdirected and lost balls!
The clubhouse and their staff were welcoming and were keen to help wherever possible. They truly delivered exceptional customer service and made the whole day and experience enjoyable.
Would highly recommend this course to any golfer I know and am lookinig forward to when I will next be playing here!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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