Lindrick Golf Club

Lindrick's initial 9 holes was designed by Tom Dunn in 1891, the second 9 by Fred W Hawtree. It was the venue for the 1957 Ryder Cup with Snead, Hogan and Middlecoff, and Bolt among others,defeated by Dai Rees, Faulkner, Christy O'Connor et al. The course measures 6,270 yards, par 71 from the regular tees, and is a well conditioned, moorland course. The routing is through wide corridors of trees, forgiving to the average player. The rough is tall fescue, and gorse is heavy in spots throughout. Bunkers are used sparingly on the fairways, but liberally around the greens. The well guarded greens are raised, small, and with good undulations, and coupled with the approach shots are the course's best defence. The golf course is unusual in that it finishes with par 3, rated by some as one of the best finishing holes in golf. The property is Magnesian limestone heathland and allows for excellent, so playing in wet conditions is not a problem. The fall or spring is best for play here in this part of England with the trees or the multi-colored gorse in full bloom.