So how do you score well around Pumpherston’s 6,000 yard, par 70 layout?

You’ve got to hit it pretty straight, its not a wide open golf course, there’s lots of shapely holes - there are a few straight ones - so for the better player, being able to shape your shot is an advantage.

For the higher handicapper or novice player, being able to keep the ball in play - shorter but straighter - is an advantage.

Pumpherston has many water features, a bit of rough and it is primarily tree-lined. Choice of club particularly off the tee is key, a driver is not always the best choice on the par 4’s !

Its easy walking, shapely, panoramic and challenging and there’s an array of different challenges from tight tee shots to tough greens surrounded by water.

The greens are built to USGA specifications, and are generally firm, there are some undulations but nothing too extreme. They are usually protected by green side bunkers or water hazards, so accurate approach play is important to keep a good score.

Yes its a challenge, but it’s a challenge that you will enjoy and one that is a fair test.

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