55. The Alwoodley – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Alwoodley Golf Club in England has been ranked number 55 in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

The Alwoodley

Architect: Alister MacKenzie Stats: 6,673 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £80 per round/day, £45 twilight from 16:00 Visitor information: Prior booking required, check website for availability W: alwoodley.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 62 (up 7) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: The 5-year course improvement plan is nearing completion - during the Winter, bunker works were completed on holes 4, 5, 6, 14 and 16. This work included the re-instatement of MacKenzie bunkers on holes 4 and 6. These works complement the holes previously completed and in conjunction with the club's ecology plan are enhancing the heathland nature of this original MacKenzie layout

Panellists' Comments: "A wonderful heathland course, but watch out for the heather, it bites"; "The undulating greens are tough but superb."

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