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Hole 1

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From The Tee

From The Fairway An interesting start to the round with the tee enclosed by some very large trees leaving quite a narrow exit into a fairway that slopes wickedly from left to right. The further back the tee marker the more difficult the shot becomes. The raised green has a majestic ancient yew at its back edge and will give the first indication of how quick the greens will be on the round. Approaches to the green

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Hole 2

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From The Tee This hole plays very differently dependent upon which tee is being used. The general play tees are slightly below the hole with the green partially blocked by a copse of conifers. The medal tee makes for a longer hole but with a shot down to the green and a severely sloping front. Intriguingly the hole can be played in a number of ways with a variety of clubs.

From The Fairway

On The Green This hole plays very differently dependent upon which tee is being used. The general play tees are slightly below the hole with the green partially blocked by a copse of conifers. The medal tee makes for a longer hole but with a shot down to the green and a severely sloping front. Intriguingly the hole can be played in a number of ways with a variety of clubs.

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Hole 3

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From The Tee A memorable hole with the tee only a short iron away from Renishaw Hall with the drive running the length of the left hand side of the hole. The hole falls away down a steep slope before flattening out and rising again up to the green. A feature of this hole are a number of large oaks which encroach into the fairway at intervals along the hole making a straight shot vital to get a clear look at th

From The Fairway

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Hole 4

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From The Tee This is the first hole on the front nine with any bunkers. Rumoured to be a legacy of designer Sir George Sitwell who decreed that no bunkers should be visible from the hall as it would spoil the view of what was effectively “his garden”. Added in the last 20 years the bunkers are perfectly situated to both catch slightly wayward drives and the under hit approach shot. With a green sloping towards

From The Fairway

On The Green

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Hole 5

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From The Tee Whilst none of the Par 3’s at Renishaw are overly long they all have the characteristic of small greens with narrow entrances. This obviously means that any ball hitting the green will never be too far from the hole for a birdie putt. Conversely missing the green means a difficult second shot and scores can quickly increase particularly if in one of the tricky bunkers on this hole.

From The Fairway

On The Green Whilst none of the Par 3’s at Renishaw are overly long they all have the characteristic of small greens with narrow entrances. This obviously means that any ball hitting the green will never be too far from the hole for a birdie putt. Conversely missing the green means a difficult second shot and scores can quickly increase particularly if in one of the tricky bunkers on this hole.

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Hole 6

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From The Tee

From The Fairway This is seemingly a straightforward par 4 with a generous fairway and no bunkers protecting the green. The rise in the fairway means the hole plays longer than its actual yardage and the slope and speed of the green make this a deserving stroke index 1. Again a mature tree guards the entrance on the left hand side. Anything on the green above the hole will require a silky smooth putting touch and

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Hole 7

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From The Tee The position is again vital from the tee as a blind second shot awaits over the hill to a generous green. It is very easy to go through the back of this green as everything slopes away from the fairway although it is possible to hit short and still roll on to the green. The green has numerous slopes and borrows and it is very rare to have a putt that will no break in some way.

From The Fairway

On The Green The position is again vital from the tee as a blind second shot awaits over the hill to a generous green. It is very easy to go through the back of this green as everything slopes away from the fairway although it is possible to hit short and still roll on to the green. The green has numerous slopes and borrows and it is very rare to have a putt that will no break in some way.

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Hole 8

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From The Tee Having played the 7th many visitors take advantage of the halfway house for a drink or snack. The 8th is the easiest par 3 on the course although there is still potential for danger. A small pot bunker guards the front right of the green and a high sided bunker the whole of the left hand side. The green is fairly straightforward although can be very tricky if the flag is situated on the front thir

From The Fairway

On The Green Having played the 7th many visitors take advantage of the halfway house for a drink or snack. The 8th is the easiest par 3 on the course although there is still potential for danger. A small pot bunker guards the front right of the green and a high sided bunker the whole of the left hand side. The green is fairly straightforward although can be very tricky if the flag is situated on the front thir

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Hole 9

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From The Tee Stand on the tee and you will see why such a short hole is deserving of the low stroke index. Both members and visitors alike have a love /hate relationship with the hole as it can be a card wrecker but give a real sense of achievement if played well. Hitting the narrow strip of fairway is a must to allow a tough approach up the tunnel of trees. Take one more club than you think to a long and narr

From The Fairway

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Hole 10

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From The Tee

From The Fairway After crossing the road visitors will immediately notice that the back 9 is much flatter with slightly wider fairways albeit all of still tree lined. The 10th is the first of 4 Par 5’s on this half of the course. Any player wishing to attempt to reach the green in two shots needs to avoid two mounds placed across the fairway. The green itself is long and narrow resulting in possibilities of three

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Hole 11

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From The Tee

From The Fairway A large mature Ash tree on the left hand side of the fairway diverts many balls on this second Par 5 which is probably the toughest of the four. The fairway narrows on the tee shot landing area and there is a large mound across the fairway around 100 yards from the green which can cause problems for the third shot to the green. Again long and narrow the green slopes slightly to the front requiring

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Hole 12

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From The Tee A walk back parallel to the left of 11 brings you to the tee of the delightful short Par 4 12th. This is a 90 degree dog leg left which has become much more difficult as trees have matured over the years. No longer is it possible to cut the corner which means an accurate mid iron is required to the corner and a second mid iron to a picturesque green. Too long or too short off the tee and the many

From The Fairway

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Hole 13

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From The Tee One word describes this long par 3 – tough. The prevailing wind guides balls to the out of bounds the length of the left hand side of the hole and a narrow approach to a green is guarded by bunkers. Many members choose to play to the front or even short of the green and then chip up and hope to hole the putt. Hitting straight is vital and only well hit shots will escape with a par here

From The Fairway

On The Green One word describes this long par 3 – tough. The prevailing wind guides balls to the out of bounds the length of the left hand side of the hole and a narrow approach to a green is guarded by bunkers. Many members choose to play to the front or even short of the green and then chip up and hope to hole the putt. Hitting straight is vital and only well hit shots will escape with a par here

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Hole 14

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From The Tee Whilst this hole looks straightforward it can still cause problems. The green appears large and flat but members rate it as the trickiest green to read on the course so care is needed over the putt. Longer hitters can get very close to the green resulting in birdie opportunities whilst shorter hitters can easily reach the green in two with a short to mid iron.

From The Fairway

On The Green Whilst this hole looks straightforward it can still cause problems. The green appears large and flat but members rate it as the trickiest green to read on the course so care is needed over the putt. Longer hitters can get very close to the green resulting in birdie opportunities whilst shorter hitters can easily reach the green in two with a short to mid iron.

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Hole 15

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From The Tee

From The Fairway The fairways on both the 15th and 16th holes are crossed by a raised walkway which in the past was used by local industries to transport s coal and labour to and from the railway. Nowadays this serves as a natural around the length of a well hit drive. This is possibly the easiest of the Par 5’s and a good birdie chance as it can be reached in two. Around the green are a number of grass bunkers wh

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Hole 16

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From The Tee

From The Fairway The last of the par 5’s has trouble along its whole length. The tee shot needs to avoid mature trees encroaching on the tee and the first 50 yards of fairway. Provided the tee shot clears the old road three well placed bunkers will catch any shot even slightly off line. This hole runs parallel to the River Rother and like most holes is tree lined along its length with two mature trees ill catching

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Hole 17

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From The Tee One of the most talked about holes by visitors along with the ninth this is a real interesting hole for one so short. The tee is immediately adjacent to the river and the green lies the other side of an embankment and row of trees. Depending upon tee placement it’s either over the trees or through a small gap to the green which is raised and well-guarded by bunkers. The necessity on this hole is t

From The Fairway

On The Green One of the most talked about holes by visitors along with the ninth this is a real interesting hole for one so short. The tee is immediately adjacent to the river and the green lies the other side of an embankment and row of trees. Depending upon tee placement it’s either over the trees or through a small gap to the green which is raised and well-guarded by bunkers. The necessity on this hole is t

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Hole 18

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From The Tee

From The Fairway The 18th fairway was long ago the original course of the river and until 30 years ago a drive on this hole had to clear a swamp area. After much work the swamp has been filled in and a ridge runs across the fairway causing much discussion and teasing amongst members for those who can’t clear it. This is a solid hole to finish the round with trouble along its length and two good hits needed to reac

On The Green

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