82. The Grove – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Grove in England has been ranked number 82 in Golf Monthly’s top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Grove

Architect: Kyle Phillips Stats: 7,152 yds, par 72, SSS 74 GF: £155 Monday to Wednesday, £195 Thursday to Sunday Visitor information: No restrictions W: thegrove.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 85 (Up 3) Improvements since 2010 Ranking: Course: None

Panellists' Comments: "The condition of the course is as good as any I have ever played"; "The quality and courtesy of the staff was second to none, the facilities of the course and hotel are truly amazing"; "A good venue for a special occasion."

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Thomas Patrick Clarke
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Tom Clarke joined Golf Monthly as a sub editor in 2009 being promoted to content editor in 2012 and then senior content editor in 2014, before becoming Sports Digital Editor for the Sport Vertical within Future in 2022. Tom currently looks after all the digital products that Golf Monthly produce including Strategy and Content Planning for the website and social media - Tom also assists the Cycling, Football, Rugby and Marine titles at Future. Tom plays off 16 and lists Augusta National (name drop), Old Head and Le Touessrok as the favourite courses he has played. Tom is an avid viewer of all golf content with a particularly in depth knowledge of the pro tour.