Course News

20th July 2013

Divot Taken out Of 16th Green

Notice to all golfers. On a recent round it was noticed that a large divot, shaped from a shot made in the direction of the 12th green, had been taken out of the centre of the 16th Green. If this was you, then let me inform you that you should have taken relief to the side of the green (or […]
22nd June 2013

Some Interesting Course Views on Championship Finals Day

These photographs taken on Sunday 16th, with the course looking it’s best and many members out supporting the finalists. Fiona hits a fine pitch on to the 16th green.   What a great gallery. Fiona tries to match Helen’s birdie at 16th Andrew hits what will prove to be the clinching putt Andrew and Franco shake hands on the 16th.  They […]
20th June 2013

Relocation Of Gents Tee at 16th Hole

As a further trial, in advance of a permanent shift, for the months of July and August 2013 the Gents tee at 16th hole will be relocated backwards and onto the front of the current medal tee. This is being trialled during these months to allow members the opportunity of sampling what is expected to become a permanent arrangement for […]
20th June 2013

Out Of Bounds Area : See Local Rules from 3rd July 2013

From Wednesday 3rd July, the roped off areas around the Roman Wall Copse (at 15th & 16th fairways) will become permanent Out of Bounds for the rest of this playing season. Works will be starting within this area over the coming weeks and we will be providing for members a short term chipping practice area behind the white stakes at […]
20th June 2013

Medal Tee Privilege for Summer 2013

For the months of July and August 2013, commencing 1st July. As a privilege to Gents section, members play will be permitted from the medal tees on request and with the approval of the Professional prior to play. The Professional may refuse permission if he deems conditions unsuitable.  (eg. Weather/Underfoot) This initiative is being trialled over the summer months (July […]
24th May 2013

Riverbank Issue at 9th Green

We have to advise that further to recent investigations into some serious riverbank erosion on the River Allander behind the 9th green (please take a moment to have a look when next in the vicinity – if it doesn’t hold up play) we will shortly be contracting with a civil engineering company to re-instate the riverbank protection on our side […]
15th April 2013

New Branded Golf Signage Now on Course

New Branded Tee and Fairway items are now on the course. These spanking new Douglas Park branded items are now visible around the course and will be an elegant enhancement to the playing experience. I understand that one item has been damaged already so I would remind all members that these were gifted to the club and we should all […]