Our recent round on the Hunting Course was profoundly disappointing, falling significantly short of expectations. The course suffered from a severe lack of maintenance and investment, resulting in conditions that were, frankly, unacceptable.
The most glaring issue was the pervasive presence of molehills across the entire course. There appeared to be no evidence of any attempt to address them. The approaches to the greens were in a similarly poor state, characterised by patchy grass coverage and varying lengths of turf, even taking preferred lies, finding any section of grass to place the ball was extremely challenging.
Furthermore, the course lacked any discernible definition. The fairways, if they could be called such, were virtually indistinguishable, comprised of uneven mud and patchy, inconsistently cut grass. The greens themselves, while showing evidence of recent tining and feeding, exhibited disease and extremely poor coverage. While we appreciate that essential maintenance is necessary, the extent of the damage suggests deeper underlying issues.
Crucially, neither YourGolfTravel nor the pro shop provided any prior notification regarding the course's compromised condition or the ongoing maintenance work. This lack of transparency was unacceptable and prevented us from making an informed decision about playing.
While we understand that winter conditions can impact course quality, the state of the Hunters Course was far below any reasonable standard for this time of year. We regularly play courses throughout the UK during the winter months, and this was, without question, the worst we have encountered. It is evident that a substantial injection of resources and a comprehensive maintenance plan are urgently required to restore the Hunting Course to its former glory. As it stands, it is a significant disservice to golfers and a poor reflection on the facility along with YourGolfTravel."
