Swales to the left of the green are well engineered, however I think the right-hand side of the green is a blank canvas that will not remain untouched for long. Liphook, designed by Arthur Croome and Tom Simpson, is an interesting course to play. Gently undulating terrain, subtly sloping greens, and the Arthur Croome / Tom Simpson layout make for a challenging and most rewarding round of golf. Liphook is a traditional golf club with one of the best courses in the country. Course Description Its tight fairways, lined with an abundance of heather, gorse and trees, put a premium on accuracy but its biggest defence are its greens, true and fast with subtle breaks and borrows. I think that is a pity. Fingers crossed it’s a grower! At least! Liphook is a traditional golf club with one of the best courses in the country (ranked 67th in the UK in a recent Golf Monthly survey). Was this review helpful? - 18th - a fantastic closing hole with the green just in reach for a well struck 3 iron to have a chance at birdie or better, a great conclusion to a tight matchplay competition. Outside of this, some of the holes have been re-sequenced but to the most part, they remain untouched. As people have said its a tale of two courses with a tre... St. Davids Golf Club is a lovely Donald Ross designed course. Respond to above review  New holes have been added at 8 and 9 in the portion of land where the old 14th used to be. Happy golfing. Ewan’s Bunkers can still grab you. The short 8th that bisects the old fairway is now a genuinely top-drawer par three where the ground falls away to the right of a large, subtly sloped green. Best wishes Stuart. Last day we played black nest. Are you laying up to the generous fairway short of the bunker and the pond? See other reviews from Fergal O'Leary. I did not care for the hole as much as others have highlighted it. “He did it wonderfully well,” wrote Bernard Darwin in Golf Between Two Wars, “all the better perhaps because he had not much money to do it with and must rely as far as possible on kindly Nature.”. The green has a bunker on the right and a smaller bunker behind the green. In terms of critiques, the par 5’s are the weaker holes on the course, particularly the eighteenth which should be a par 4. There are not any great holes here, but several are solid. A club I’d previously considered to be relatively set in their ways has made the bold and progressive step to make some major course changes at one of Southern England’s most beloved heathland courses. Clubhouse . The front side is more interesting than the back side. According to the club's history, Tom Simpson joined Liphook Golf Club and became "Master of the Green" and he was later responsible for a number of course revisions. You will just want to sit and paint water colours. Liphook is set to celebrate its centenary in 2022 and part of its preparations include plans to eliminate its dangerous road crossings. so at least you are consistently parsimonious with your balls. Liphook is a traditional golf club with one of the best courses in the country. I’d sight one of the prime reasons for this sentiment to be the twisting lane that you drive down that meanders past parts of the course and alongside some beautiful houses before you arrive at the traditional timber-clad clubhouse. Over all, a vast improvement on what was a terrific hole. All things being unusually equal. The old 14th that it replaces used to have a tenuous angle…. 3 Images Write Review. Perhaps? Liphook Golf Club, Liphook, South East, England, GU30 7EH. Or so I was told. enhancing the enjoyment of the course with a comfortable clubhouse, excellent facilities and superb quality and value catering. This section provides a brief  There is a well-placed spine running across the front half of the green. I think the members should change this to a par 4 even if the par goes to 69 as it would change a weak hole into a very good finishing hole. But it is a belter of a hole. Playing to handicap is another matter. Other than the greens, it is a relatively easy golf course for those who can control their ball flight and trust the club for the yardages. Reachable par 4’s and 5’s yield potential birdies more so than the front. For the shorter hitters or those in trouble off the tee the small stream 100y or so short provides a real second shot conundrum. Back of Ze net. Was this review helpful? Opened in 1923, the course was soon recognised by the R&A as an exemplary inland heathland course and is also an early example of strategic design for golf courses. The green slants right to left. The course was busy but well spread out so not much wait time between holes. Girls Amateur. That all said, something just didn’t quite click for me here and I came away a little underwhelmed. Hampshire’s Number one has just elevated itself into serious contention with courses currently ranked far above it. At that time, I quite honestly couldn’t figure out how the changes would fit together. Was this review helpful? The mixture of excellent routing and perfect planting of heather makes this course a work of art. Who doesn’t want to see that shot? You play from another slightly elevated tee into a large, tilted green beautifully framed by trees and crossing over heather. It was always a 200 yard iron shot to a fairway leaving a short iron from elevation into the green. Where 15 has now straightened, leaving the old 15th tee complex redundant, I think there is a new opportunity for 16 which has been overlooked thus far. The golf course in general is a very hard course. Click HERE to download a PDF of the Liphook Golf Club brochure. For average handicappers, this is a good, solid golf course. It is hard to pick a favourite among them and I love them all. Opened in 1923, the course was soon recognised by the R&A as an exemplary inland heathland course and is also an early example of strategic design for golf courses. See other reviews from T P Dean. I would like to see another option. For years, gems like Silloth on Solway, St. Enodoc, St. George’s Hill and West Sussex fly under the radar without much global recognition – and I can now add Liphook to that list. Carved out of the established forest, it’s a triumph. The par threes at the 3rd and 12th (previously the 7th) are perfect short holes, particularly the 12th that plays into a basin. This to the large part hasn’t been a detraction for me, whilst some walks are long, I always enjoy the surprise that comes with visiting a course as you enter a new part of the property and arrive at each new setting. Now we are back to the old 7th. However, as I am sure you are aware, there is a company that is building “fresh off of the line” E Types. Starting on a par 3 is sometimes disappointing but given the first hole at Liphook is slightly downhill, the 200 yards is not as intimidating as it sounds particularly as the large green has no bunkers. From the tee one should glance over at the sixteenth green for the pin location. 8? The green is slightly small for the length of the hole and again is undulated with a fall-off on the right. A view of a well protected green at Liphook Golf Club Liphook GC. The fifth, too, is picturesque with its big golden bunker and its stream.”. I strongly suspect I will return to Liphook for another look. Some bunkers are still GUR but most are fresh sand. 4’s 3’s and 5’s that can break your round if you are not on form. It’s all change at Liphook. Weakest holes probably feel 'weak' due to the standard of many others however being picky these would be the first, fifth, eleventh and sixteenth. First time playing? A charming course with friendly members – the perfect venue for golf. Created by intelligentgolf version 10.1.2. By now, you will be absolutely in awe of the new layout, the routing, the conditioning and ambiance. 0 people found this review helpful It has some interesting green complexes, superb putting surfaces, fine bunkering and is a lovely place to play golf. All possible. The fairway slopes to the right. Terrific course and club that makes the most of a pretty flat property. Last accounts made up to 30 June 2019. Now a Par 5 Measuring 560 yards. We tourists rarely understand the jungle as well as the natives. One hits again over heather with the heather continuing down the right side. Whilst “Two Counties”, the par five 7th (formally the 13th) to the raised green and carry over the diagonal stream is perhaps still my favourite hole at Liphook, the new 10th is now damn strong close competition. 4 people found this review helpful It looks like a 60-year-old heritage piece, but it can turn your face into skydiver elastic in under five seconds. This is a course where one must consider which part of the green they want to land on, or which side to miss on due to the slope and speed of the greens. Was this review helpful? Liphook is home to Liphook Golf Club. More is more here. So, what we have here is a club that has all of the panache and understated elegance of a classic English Heathland golf club, that has had the courage, determination and propensity to bring that distant future to now. I’d like to see a little more jeopardy over the right-hand bunker in time. It has a very large green. If you have not dozed off by now, be rest assured that the new tenth is a top echelon par 4 with water Left and Bunker right. This results in some major rerouting, hole renumbering, two brand new holes and some major reshaping of some of the pre-existing holes. So, to the new ninth. Liphook is a relaxing city well known for its great selection of restaurants. I thought this to be the best hole on the golf course. Its tight fairways, lined with an abundance of heather, gorse and trees, put a premium on accuracy but its biggest defence are its greens, true and fast with subtle breaks and borrows. 4 people found this review helpful This really helps build up the anticipation before you arrive for your round. Respond to above review  To leave a medium to long iron in? Discover the relaxing city of Liphook—spas, restaurants, and sights from Liphook Golf Club to Old Thorns Golf Course. But one could still see areas of the greens where a stroke struck too firmly will speed by the hole or one struck too weakly will curve to one side or the other. I suspect that scoring may be quite improved on the back as opposed to the front. Accounts. It’s an okay hole. Opened in 1923, the course was soon recognised by the R&A as an exemplary inland heathland course and is also an early example of strategic design for golf courses. There is a swale at the back of the green but most of it is somewhat flat. 0 people found this review helpful I liked it very much but didn’t love it like I thought I might. St Georges Hill. A shorter par 5 comes going downhill from the tee and then uphill to the green. Where there were 4 holes of contention, there is now only one. One could argue it is the best par 3 but not quite as visually attractive as three and seven. 0 people found this review helpful Respond to above review  Opened in 1923, the course was soon recognised by the R&A as an exemplary inland heathland course and is also an early example of strategic design for golf courses. It is not long at 6300 yards yet it is a course that requires clear thinking for the longer hitters as there are several opportunities to cut doglegs but they could run out of fairway. Andrew Horton commented: “You quote Darwin as liking the 2nd, a short hole, but he is describing the 11th I think. The changes to the 10th, where the old 10th and 11th have been connected to form one long continuous hole are just tremendous. The fourth is also in consideration for the best hole as a long par 4 bending slightly right. It is a splendid hole with the slightly hidden green on lower ground. a Swashbuckling par 5 that will require two fine and accurate blows to secure the chance of a birdie or better. I had the pleasure of playing Liphook in 2019 prior to its re-design and the delight of playing recently with the new layout in play. Other holes dictate a shorter club off the tee to not run into heather. It is my humble personal opinion that golf in England is woefully under appreciated. Which is always a strategical decision denied to the day tripper, so perhaps some more visual interest from afar is no bad thing? The course used to begin at the 10th when the adjacent pub was the clubhouse, so I imagine he played it at that time. The approach shot plays a bit shorter as the land is downhill. There are several bunkers on the course where the front side of the bunker has heather for additional defense. Excellent tricky pin positions and very up and down fast greens. There’s no denying that Liphook is a very fine golf course, 18 holes played over beautiful undulating heathland with fairways that wander through mature woodland. The hole is not of the quality of the earlier par 3’s. Staying Near Liphook Golf Club It’s a modest par five at just 462 yards and will allow many golfers to finish on a high note. Likely the best par 3 and perhaps the best hole is the seventh, a 150 par 3 crossing over heather to a two-tiered very tilted front to back, right to left green with opposite, large and deep bunkers. The 16th hole is fantastic, known as 'the quarry'. You make some good points here. But Liphook is a five baller all day long. This hole has no bunkers and does not need them. Well, good news. With an outstanding selection, easy-to-use search tools and descriptive hotel profiles, you'll find Liphook Golf Club hotel deals in a wink.. Great selection of hotels in Liphook Golf Club. The opening par 3 didn’t deter from the strength of the short holes, with the 3rd and 7th holes being personal favourites. A nice patch of heather is between the tee and fairway. The rest of the longer holes are all visually attractive, but also lend themselves to the golfer who can plot their way around a golf course as they by and large offer more than one way to play the hole - something I admit is not always present on tight heathland courses. Liphook is currently rated as No. I’d make it tighter for those going at it with the chicken stick. Be careful not to drive into the fairway bunker here. It is as flat as a fen, and incongruously under designed. Withdrawing the poor hole 14 from play will benefit the golf course and a sensible way over the main road will certainly add to enjoyment… the present arrangement is heart stopping! This delightful, classic heathland course spans Hampshire and Sussex’s county boundaries - it's a course for the connoisseur, not for the dilettante. Liphook is a classy golf course which does everything well, but in an understated way. Respond to above review  Now, you will see from Fergal’s Preeminent and faultless review below, how the charms of Liphook “Old” have beguiled him. Wow, I have gone on too long. I loved the angles that are created on almost every hole, with highlights including the drive on the 6th, and the magnificent stretch of dog-leg par 4s 14 to 16. Ed is the founder of Golf Empire – click the link to read his full review. As it is, you have to stick to the script. If on the green, these are some of the speediest greens one will find. It is likely the sharpest turn on the course, again going over a fair amount of heather. ‘The course is set on the rolling heath-land high on the border of Sussex and Hampshire south-west of Liphook. And to Mackenzie & Ebert’s credit, I think the outcome has been a genuine success. The old awkward dogleg to the right has gone, and a 308 yard risk and reward drivable par 4 is the really enjoyable upgrade. That is the perfect line to leave a wedge shot into a generous green, that might yield a flattering birdie, if you have warmed up by then. Community JF Abercromby frequented the course during the construction as the two were connected prior to joining Herbert Fowler and Tom Simpson in 1923. 67 in the UK in the Golf Monthly Top 100. Pedigree matched by performance. The green is tiered and small. Admittedly, that’s never an easy nut to crack, but Liphook is now making a very strong case for its inclusion. - the beautiful par 3 3rd, well bunkered to stop anything short or right. Griggs Green, Liphook, England. The club is fantastic and every time I go there I am in love as it truly is a beautiful course in great condition all year round. The club was founded in 1922. By today’s standards, Liphook is relatively short, measuring less than 6,200 yards, but with a lowly par of 70. See other reviews from HDM. 0 people found this review helpful 0 people found this review helpful Its main defence is the gorse. There is a sizeable spine roughly in the middle. This course could have be really special with another 500 yards which would have provided more variety to the holes. There is no question that this was the finest course in Hampshire 2 years ago, and I hear the recent changes that have been made to the course have been met with huge acclaim. I suspect that a “big dog” route over the pond, direct to the green might be irresistible in time? - the par 5 7th (previously the 13th) where two firm strikes will get you up to a large green with a good birdie chance. There are some bushes on the left as one nears the green that creates a nice visual effect. Personally, I love the 14th. Contact in advance – not Tue or competition days, Arthur Croome, Tom Simpson, Mackenzie & Ebert, Championships hosted: Wouldn’t I? Was this review helpful? One can see the eighth fairway right behind the green. It is also a course that requires quite a bit of local knowledge regarding the greens due to the many undulations. This longer par 4 is uphill. And with that, comes the primary reason for the major course changes that have taken place. The greenside bunkering is very good as well with a nice variety of size and depth. See other reviews from James. Bit like there buggy prices at £40 a pop. Visitors from around the world flock to Ireland and Scotland in their millions (for understandable reasons), but arguably the best mix of golf (links, heathland, moorland) is in England. Liphook is a traditional golf club with one of the best courses in the country. Leaving a wedge? Sunningdale, Wentworth, Swinley Forest, St. Georges Hill, are all of a similar bent but obviously of a higher quality due to additional length and more interesting land. There are certainly some excellent holes at Liphook but the highs weren’t quite as high as I anticipated, or indeed had hoped for. The third is a mid-length par 3 fronted by two deep bunkers and a green sloped back to front. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around. The second bunker on the right is fairly deep and is to be avoided. It is a very large green for the hole and flattish. Liphook is a traditional golf club with one of the best courses in the country. Utilising the old 15th. Classic, subtle and utterly rewarding. I imagine this to be one of the prettier holes in season. Combined with the heather, gorse and trees, it likely is one of the more beautiful inland courses one would play. Middle for diddle. 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