Course
Opened – 2005
Course Designer – IMG Golf Design
Special Features - Undulating greens
General Playability - Challenging
Undulating/ flat - Flat
Tree lined/exposed - A mix of open and tree lined
Many / few water hazards - Water hazards on almost every hole
Changes to the course - No changes from last year
Greens
Type of grass - Creeping Bentgrass
Height of cut - 3.6 mm
Speed/stimp reading – 10’
Any specific comments – Undulating greens
Fairways
Type of grass – Kentucky Bluegrass
Height of cut – 12 mm
General width and contouring – Average width
Any specific comments - Accuracy from the tee will be rewarded
Tees
Type of grass – Creeping Bentgrass
Height of cut - 8 mm
Any specific comments - Firm and level. In excellent condition
Collars
Type of grass - Creeping Bentgrass
Height of cut – 8 mm
Any specific comments - Firm and level. In excellent condition
Rough
Type of grass – Tall Fescue
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 32mm
Intermediate Height of cut –
Rough - Height of cut – 64mm
Any specific comments –
Weather
In advance – Cold and dry
Forecast for tournament – partly sunny and warm with the odd shower
Other Features
Very undulating greens with lots of challenging pin placements. Firm and true. Trees that were planted some years ago have become quite large and are in play on a few holes.
