http://www.hurstgolfclub.com

The Club enjoys some shared facilities with the local sailing club.

This is a 9 hole alongside a boating lake. It's squeezed into the parkland and pleasantly surprising.
All but two of the holes are Par 4's with a 5 and a final par 3 to mix it up. The majority of the holes are forgiving with a very up and down nature to the course. Obstacles are the odd tree and a few lakes/ponds, but you'd have to shank fairly badly to hit them. Greens are of average quality but I would add the layout isn't clear, especially toward the 6th green.

The approach to the 6th is a nice drop to a green banked by a river, probably my favourite shot on the course.

The clubhouse has the usual bar/big TV combo and looks pleasant enough and the staff are friendly and helpful.

All in all, for the cost of a round, this is a gem.

J April 12, 2005