Norwood Park Golf Club

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The idea to incorporate and develop a superb golf course within the grounds of Norwood Park was first explored in the late 1980's, but it took until 1999 to open the first nine holes. These are set within 100 acres which comprise part of the original Deer Park and the site of the original Bramley Apple orchard. The second nine holes, set in a further 75 acres on the western side of the estate, opened for play in June 2002. The American course designer, Clyde B Johnston of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has succeeded in creating a magnificent layout which blends sympathetically with the historic setting of the Park and highlights its natural features and views. The course and Practice Area appeal to the experienced and intermediate golfer who appreciate the well-shaped fairways, large undulating greens, challenging surroundings and panoramic views.

The course measures over 6800 yards from the back tees and all eighteen holes have their own particular characteristics. Particularly demanding are the four par fives where, with the greens being out of range in two shots for all but the most talented of golfers, pars are difficult to come by and birdies even more so. The numerous water features on the course lie in wait for the wayward shot and on the ninth, the back tee is only used for special occasions because of the challenging tee shot over the water hazard in front of the fairway. To maintain the natural beauty of the original Deer Park there are no bunkers on the four holes that lie within it but this is no way detracts from the challenge as the natural features and hazards have been used to full effect.

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