Just off Shirley Church Road in South London, lies a sleeping giant of the Golden Age of Golf Design. Here John Frederick Abercromby, assisted by HS Colt, routed the ultimate hill-top golf course.
My dad used to play Society golf there in the late 1980s (he was a quantity surveyor, too), and I'd caddie for him. I always thought it was great.
Then I visited two years ago, and saw just how great it could be. I barely recognized the place and was so impressed. It's a magnificent course, and that was a great article, Shane. Nicely done.
Thanks Shane, a lovely reminder of my visit last July, my first trip back in over 30 years and a real treat to explore the glorioulsy reawakened heathland and breathtaking contours.
You still need to golf your ball around the hill, however, there's much more space for golfers and grass to breathe. You should try to schedule a visit to sample it for yourself.
My dad used to play Society golf there in the late 1980s (he was a quantity surveyor, too), and I'd caddie for him. I always thought it was great.
Then I visited two years ago, and saw just how great it could be. I barely recognized the place and was so impressed. It's a magnificent course, and that was a great article, Shane. Nicely done.
Thanks Shane, a lovely reminder of my visit last July, my first trip back in over 30 years and a real treat to explore the glorioulsy reawakened heathland and breathtaking contours.
It's a special site Peter right enough and will only improve under the guidance of Ryan and his team!
Keep an eye out for the pod with Ryan which I hope to get sorted over the coming weeks.
Best
S
Great article
Not played the course since the changes but I have fond memories there
The design is a masterpiece and the changes will be an advantage
When I first played it 40 years ago it was very severe
Hi Richard
You still need to golf your ball around the hill, however, there's much more space for golfers and grass to breathe. You should try to schedule a visit to sample it for yourself.
Best
S
Aim to do so
Will miss the peacocks though!