78. The Belfry Brabazon – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Belfry's Brabazon golf course in England has been ranked 78 in Golf Monthly's Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Belfry Brabazon

Architect: Stats: 6,871 yds, par 72, SSS 73 GF: £160 Visitor information: No restrictions W: thebelfry.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 80 (up 2) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: 45 year-old trees planted in places - 4th hole plays more of dogleg now with the fairway moved left, tree moved and replanted and three big trees on right- 6th hole bunker placed behind back of green which involved a lot of earth movement - 7th hole par 3 is now all over water - 11th green extended at the back and bunkers removed -12th hole trees planted at back of green to enclose hole -13th hole fairway moved left towards OOB and Scots pines planted on right to move fairway 10 yards left from tee

Panellists' Comments: "When playing a course I always think would I enjoy being a member here and play the course on a regular basis and the answer here would be a resounding yes!"; "The premier golfing destination in the Midlands and one that will test all your golfing skills to the full"; "The greens are spectacularly good."

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