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Ashton & Lea Golf Course Review in Preston, EN in PR4 0XA
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Hole MAP
Hole 1
Hole Name
From The Tee A straight forward Par-4, although the prevailing wind from behind your left shoulder can test your nerves, as Out-of-Bounds runs down the right hand side of the hole.
From The Fairway The fairway is broken by a small ridge around the 250 yards from the men’s tee. From the ridge onwards, the hole rises slightly.
On The Green The green runs back to front with an angular Mackenzie running from the left hand bunker across to the front of the right hand bunker.
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Hole 2
Hole Name
From The Tee The 2nd is the first of three Par-3s and is an early test for the average golfer.
From The Fairway
On The Green There is trouble down the right hand side, as heavy rough and trees guard the railway line and Out-of-Bounds. The prevailing wind off your left shoulder or into your face can push your tee shot into a dip to the right of the green, where a well-played recovery will find the narrow green which runs from back to front. There are three well-positioned bunkers around the green providing ample hazards
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Hole 3
Hole Name
From The Tee
From The Fairway This long Par-4 plays directly into the prevailing wind with Out-of-Bounds to the right of the fairway and an open water hazard and a well-placed fairway bunker on the left can easily snare a pulled Tee shot giving all abilities food for thought.
On The Green Beyond the bunker, maturing trees protect the left hand side of the hole and a further bunker short of the green can catch the approach shot. Greenside bunkers left and right will catch a misdirected shot, and the deep narrow green is a good test of your putting skills with subtle breaks throughout. Into a stiff breeze, be prepared to play this as a Par-5. This is one hole to focus the mind.
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Hole 4
Hole Name
From The Tee As with all the holes on the outward nine, the Out-of-Bounds is on the right for the full length of the hole, and the prevailing wind is in your face.
From The Fairway
On The Green Although there are no bunkers on this hole, there is an open water hazard on the left at around 200 yards from the tee. The narrowing approach to the green, a depression immediately before the green, and hazards to left and lateral hazards to the right, provide plenty of reason to treat this hole with respect. A contoured, narrow green adds to the difficulties. This all adds up, giving a stroke in
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Hole 5
Hole Name
From The Tee
From The Fairway An elevated tee gives a clear view of the fairway and the water hazards
On The Green A large open water hazard on the left of the fairway is a feature of this hole and with a second further towards the green on the right gives the feeling of a narrow approach to this small well-guarded green. Bunkers to left and right will catch any over ambitious shots which stray wide of the green, which again angles back to front. It should be said that this is prO-Bably the most exposed area o
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Hole 6
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From The Tee This is the second of the Par-3s, and from an elevated tee is a match for anyone’s nerves.
From The Fairway Out-of-Bounds which runs down the right hand side of the hole and alongside the green certainly helps focus the mind, especially with the prevailing wind pushing the Tee Shot towards the greenside bunker and the O-O-B. A second bunker awaits for the Tee shot straying to the right, whilst a pull to left could leave a tricky second shot from the Semi-rough.
On The Green The final test is the Mackenzie green which runs at an angle to the Tee and has plenty of contour to add to your woes. Perhaps playing short or left of the green and relying on a good chip and single putt is well worth considering. Many a good score is ruined on this short, but difficult hole!.
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Hole 7
Hole Name
From The Tee The Par-4 7th (Par-5 for the ladies) is played as a dogleg to the right, making the green hidden from the tee.
From The Fairway
On The Green The hole provides a good test of resolve. The brook crossing in front of the green is 85 yards from the putting surface, and does pose the question of laying up for the shorter hitters, with a tough shot required to reach the well-guarded green. The green surface has many subtle contours and evokes many a curse, with plenty of pin positions to choose from. Perhaps playing just short of the putting
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Hole 8
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From The Tee A good Par-4, with the test here being the narrow figure of eight elevated green and plenty of contour around the green to catch the pushed or pulled approach.
From The Fairway
On The Green The drive is under pressure, with Out-of-Bounds until way past the 9th tee, with the canal drawing any sliced second shot. This is prO-Bably the best birdie opportunity on the front nine, but can easily turn into a double bogey if you finish in the wrong place. This hole is the greenkeeper’s delight with some severe pin positions to test your approach and putting touch.
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Hole 9
Hole Name
From The Tee This hole is a Par-5 for the men and Par-4 for ladies
From The Fairway The hole usually plays downwind. Although not long, the men’s drive over the corner of the adjacent canal and Out-of-Bounds, tend to tense up your nerves. With quite a long carry to the fairway, which has a wide feel to it, clever mowing here can grab the ball into the semi-rough.
On The Green The best medicine is then to get the ball back into play and lay up short of the drainage ditch, which along with two green side bunkers, guard this elevated green. If you’ve managed to complete this half of the course with your handicap intact - well done, but don’t relax just yet.
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Hole 10
Hole Name
From The Tee The 10th hole begins the back nine of the course, and as such is the second hardest Par-4 for the men
From The Fairway Requiring a well struck tee shot to bring the distant green in range for your second shot, the fairway cambers away towards the 9th, posing the possibility of awkward lies for your second shot. Too far right with your tee shot, and you’ll risk finding a watery resting place with the largest of our water filled pits in reach.
On The Green The green, although not overly protected, angles from front to back and as the hole plays directly into the prevailing wind. Getting onto the putting surface is a good test. Walk off here with a par and the back nine feels just that little bit easier - but don’t be fooled!
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Hole 11
Hole Name
From The Tee The last of our Par-3s again plays directly into the prevailing wind and is well protected with three deep bunkers.
From The Fairway
On The Green A pulled tee shot will mean a difficult chip back to the putting surface with still a hard test of your putting skills to follow. The green angles quite steeply from front to back. Too firm a putt from the back of the green can find you running off the left hand front area and down the banking.
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Hole 12
Hole Name
From The Tee Playing from elevated tees and driving over the brook to an elevated green can leave a second shot played off a hanging lie.
From The Fairway
On The Green Good bunkers left and right protect the narrow approach and the green can easily bite with an initial back to front slope, which can send the under hit shot back off the putting surface. Although a good birdie chance here, your second shot does need to be well struck and although you can bail out to the right the chip shot back to the green can be tricky.
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Hole 13
Hole Name
From The Tee Beware of the pit to left when playing from this elevated tee.
From The Fairway The fairway is divided by the brook, and whilst shorter hitters prefer to lay up short of the brook, big hitters can go for the green (wind permitting).
On The Green Two fairway bunkers straddle the entrance to the green, and either of these will catch even the slightest pushed or pulled shot. The putting surface slopes heavily front to back and is set in a deep basin. With the pin at the front, the greenkeeper can enjoy the tales of woe from members and visitors alike, as this seemingly easy hole does play harder than the stroke index suggests.
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Hole 14
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From The Tee This hole offers plenty of challenges, with a pit crossing the fairway making only the biggest of hitters considering going for the long carry
From The Fairway The undulating fairway can easily affect your stance and a large bunker tucked in the right hand rough can trap the wayward “safe” iron.
On The Green The tall poplar trees, which provide the backdrop to this downwind hole, are a good target line for your approach shot. The large (although long and narrow) putting surface provides subtle contours, and is guarded by two bunkers towards the green front. Give this hole the respect it deserves or pay the price!
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Hole 15
Hole Name
From The Tee This hole is a good Par-4 for the men, and a tough Par-5 for the ladies.
From The Fairway
On The Green With trees left and right, the double open water hazard is an O-Bstacle for the second or even third shot on this hole. The green initially slopes heavily from back to front and the elevation means any slightly wayward approach can find any of the three deep bunkers surrounding the putting surface. A good birdie chance and an easy double bogey - beware!
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Hole 16
Hole Name
From The Tee This is the second Par-5 for the men (Par-4 for ladies), which again plays into the prevailing wind
From The Fairway Off the men’s tee, with a narrow entrance to the fairway beckoning, the open water hazard to the right lurks to trap the under hit tee shot. Once onto the fairway, it requires either a medium lay-up or very well
On The Green struck second shot to clear the open water hazard protecting the front of the green. Well-positioned bunkers protect this narrow green and a subtle Mackenzie makes getting to the back portion of the green a difficult putt to judge. Although a good Par-5 for men, this hole offers an outside eagle chance to the adventurous player.
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Hole 17
Hole Name
From The Tee
From The Fairway Driving directly into the prevailing wind, with a rough mound and a fairway bunker on the right to catch the short tee shot, a further bunker some 55 yards short of the green makes this again a tough hole, demanding accurate club selection.
On The Green Beware, also, the mature trees down the left hand side - if trapped here, it will require some skill keep a decent score. Also, the right hand, greenside bunker helps to focus the mind on your approach shot. The putting surface is quite large, with a Mackenzie ridge, the sloping surface will test the calibre of every player. A good Par-4 here, and you’re nearly home!
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Hole 18
Hole Name
From The Tee Hitting back towards the clubhouse, only a straight drive from the tee will avoid trees (both to the left and right) and also the well-placed water hazard to the right.
From The Fairway
On The Green The last green is guarded by four large bunkers which will catch even the slightest wayward shot. A short lay-up here is advisable, with so many hazards there to catch you out. Once on the green, subtle breaks on the surface can prove the last straw if trying to close off that perfect round. Time now to relax in the clubhouse and recall the triumphs and tribulations of your round.
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