Description of Recommended Local Courses

BRIDGNORTH GOLF CLUB

Stanley Lane, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 2 miles (10 minutes). Course Details: 18 holes 6673 yds, Par 73 SSS 72. A well laid out parkland course on the banks of the River Severn.

CHESTERTON VALLEY GOLF CLUB

Near Worfield, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 6 miles (15 minutes). Course Details: 18 holes with 27 tees: White 3385 Par 37, Blue 2853 Par 34, Yellow 2428 Par 33. Ladies 2703 Par 37. A very interesting & testing course, just being extended to 18 holes. The fantastic drainage & wonderful views have quickly made this a very popular choice.

CLEOBURY MORTIMER GOLF CLUB

Wyre Common, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 10 miles (20 minutes). Course Details: Three 9 hole loops -Deer Park 3167 yds Par 70 SSS 70, Foxes Run 2960 yds Par 69 SSS 69 & Badgers Sett 3271 yds Par 71 SSS 71. Set in 200 acres of gently undulating countryside with spectacular views west to the Clee Hills & east to the Wyre Forest, which provides the natural boundary to the course.

ENVILLE GOLF CLUB

Highgate Common, Enville, South Staffs. Distance from Halfway House 10 miles (20 minutes). Highgate Course 18 holes 6556yds Par 72 SSS72 Lodge Course 18 holes 6217yds Par 70 SSS 70. Easy Walking on 2 excellent parkland/moorland courses.

HAWKSTONE PARK

Weston-Under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House: 28 miles (45 minutes). Course Details: Hawkstone 18 holes 6465yds Par 72 SSS 72. Windmill 18 holes 6655yds Par 72 SSS 72. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Shropshire Countryside amidst 300 acres of historical grounds, just off the A49, 14 miles N of Shrewsbury. Junction 6 M54 is approx 15 miles away. Sandy Lyle learned his game on the Hawkstone Course. The Windmill Championship Course, constructed around the old Weston Course, has 8 American style holes with a lot of water, sand & huge greens. It is recommended as a must in all our packages.

LILLESHALL HALL

A 5813 yard par 68 course next to the National Recreation Centre with a fairly open parkland front nine and a tight back nine amongst beautiful mature trees. No par 5’s but the course is protected against very low score by small undulating greens. It was designed by Harry Colt who also designed Wentworth and is the home course of Peter Baker. A very good test of golf.

LLANYMYNECH GOLF CLUB

The Front 9 on the hill was constructed in the late 1960's and early 1970's. It is set among some notable sites of historic and scientific interest. You will notice on the 4th, 5th and 6th especially, remnants of the hill fort defences where Caractacus stood against the Romans in A.D.50. Also you will play possibly the only hole in the world where you putt out in a different country to which you started the hole.

The back 9 at Llanymynech is formed mainly from the original 9 holes built in the 1930's. It is from these holes that the really spectacular views of the surrounding landscape can be appreciated, especially the 12th tee from where you can see up to seven counties on a clear day & maybe even as far as Snowdonia.

LUDLOW GOLF CLUB

Set amidst the beautiful rolling hills of South Shropshire, Ludlow Golf Club is uniquely designed around the famous Ludlow Racecourse.

Measuring 6277 yards with a par of 70 it represents a good test for the best of golfers.

In existence for well over 100 years, the course is set in unspoilt heathland based on a sandy type of soil which provides us with lovely springy fairways and superb greens for which Ludlow is now justifiably famous. because of this excellent soil base, we rarely have the need for wintergreens, giving us year-round golfing pleasure.

OSWESTRY GOLF CLUB

Set in gently undulating mature parkland, the members course at Oswestry, alongside the A5 between the West Midlands and North Wales, was designed by James Braid. He is renowned for his use of two tier greens and with good tees, beautiful fairways and quality greens, the well manicured course is ideal for players of all standards.
The club has been awarded the EGU/STRI Environmental Award and the free draining soils ensure year round play.

SHROPSHIRE GRANGE GOLF CLUB

Muxton Grange, Muxton, Telford, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 13 miles (20 minutes). Course Details: Three 9 hole loops Blue course 3286yds Par 35, SSS 35. Silver Course 3303yds Par 36 SSS 36. Gold Course: 3334yds par 36 SSS 36. Covered floodlit practice range, 12 hole pitch & putt, 18 hole family putting green.

SWINDON (WEST MIDLANDS) GOLF CLUB

Bridgnorth Road, Swindon, Nr Dudley DY3 4PU. Distance from Halfway House 12 miles (20 minutes). Course details: Old Course 18 holes, 6091 yds, Par 71, SSS69. New Course 9 holes, 1135 yds, Par 27. Attractive undulating woodland/parkland course with spectacular views.

TELFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Great Hay Drive, Sutton Hill, Telford, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 7 miles (15 minutes). Course details: 18 holes, 6754yds, Par 71, SSS 71. Rolling parkland course with easy walking. Three lakes & large sand traps are hazards to the fine greens.

WORFIELD GOLF CLUB

Roughton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 5 miles (10 minutes). Course Details: 18 holes 6801yds, Par 73, SSS 73. Undulating course with good-sized greens, well placed bunkers & two lakes. Opened in 1999, it was rated highly in a recent golf magazine survey & is possibly one of the best new courses in the Midlands. Hosted the 2002 Midlands Amateur Championship. Exit Junction 5 M54, follow A442 to A454 Bridgnorth/Wolverhampton Road.

WREKIN

Ercall Woods, Wellington, Shropshire. Distance from Halfway House 12 miles (20 minutes). Course details: 18 holes 5699yds, Par 67, SSS 66. Downland course with some hard walking but rewarding views over the Shropshire Plain.