Topic ID 1322
As I only moved to Hertford quite recently, can anyone recommend any local golf courses? Also, where is our nearest course & driving range? I'm interested in getting the good lady playing too, so somewhere other people have had good learning experiences would be much appreciated.
Reply ID 15951
There's a driving range at Gosling Sports Centre in WGC. Not sure about the local courses as I don't play myself, Panshangar is probably the closest.
Reply ID 15953
There's also the one by Brickendon (though it may not be called I don't think it's called Brickendon), and another out towards Broxborne - which has other facilities, too.
Reply ID 15957
Pangshanger is a good municipal course prices from £15 for 18 holes. There are also municipals in stevanage and Cheshunt, but Pangshanger is the best imho. There are several other Member courses that do offer pay and play rates, they are, The Hertfordshire approx £25, Hatfield London Country Club in Essendon approx £25, White Hills (between High Cross and Dane End)Milbrook Golf Club in Newgate Street near Cuffley, Mill Green Golf Club (on the way to Hatfield A414), Little Hadham Golf Club, Cannons Brook Golf Club Harlow and my favorite Hanbury Manor, but you have to either be a member,know a member, organise a corporate or society day or be a resident to play. Oh and there is East Herts Golf course on the way to Buntingford. We are spoilt for chice for golf clubs in this area, I have probably missed a few out. There are driving ranges at The Hertfordshire, White Hills and Stevanage
Reply ID 15958
I've just found the web site for Brickendon Grange, which seems to be the closest, but there's no mention of green fees, and from the site, I sort of get the impression it wouldn't be the place for my girlfriend's first rounds of golf (if she's even allowed to set foot on the course that is!). It looks very traditional! Many thanks for the comprehensive reply too Mr Meldrew.
Reply ID 15959
No, do not go to Brickendon if its your other halfs first round. My best suggestion would be somewhere like Pangshanger or Cheshunt. Pangshanger is very close to Hertford (over the mini Roundabout at Sele Farm towards Welwyn GC keep going straight down the hill and its sign posted. My other piece of advice is leave the missus at home and play golf in peace and quiet! [}:)]
Reply ID 15961
ha ha, advice noted! I see Panshanger do an annual Season Ticket for £760 which is a bargain for unlimited golf. I'd need to play the course a few times first though, to see if I'd like to play it repeatedly
Reply ID 15969
I would say that Pangshanger is about the best bet around here unless you are planning on joining a club and playing 3 times a week. I think that a Saturday green fee is somewhere around the £17.50 to £20.00 mark. It was once voted as the 2nd best kept municipal course next to St Andrews.
Reply ID 15971
quote:Meldrew, you fool. If you get the missus involved, every holiday you take can be a golf holiday in the sun. Play your cards right and she will only want to play golf with you when it suits her i.e. mixed matches or on holiday. She'll get to understand that it's better to stick with the lady golfers and you can carry on in peace and quiet with your mates most weekends. Back to the task at hand, I'd recommend Panshangar to start with, as the best muni around and Whitehills has a range there as well, as does Stevenage, which isn't bad for beginners. The Hertfordshire always seems a bit expensive for what it is to me. Forget the private clubs if you want to play at the weekends. Brickendon Grange, East Herts, even Chadwell Springs are all either too busy, too snobby or too expensive. Good courses though. There is also Mill Green, at WGC, with a couple of holes running along the A414, but I've not played there.
Originally posted by Victor Meldrew
No, do not go to Brickendon if its your other halfs first round. My best suggestion would be somewhere like Pangshanger or Cheshunt. Pangshanger is very close to Hertford (over the mini Roundabout at Sele Farm towards Welwyn GC keep going straight down the hill and its sign posted. My other piece of advice is leave the missus at home and play golf in peace and quiet! [}:)]
Reply ID 15972
One golf holiday a year with the boys is enough for me thank you. TBH it gets tough fitting that in between all the Rugby Tours, Dive trips, ski holidays oh and yes the family one where I kick back and do nothing! [8D]
Reply ID 15973
im a member at the hertfordshire, you are right it is a bit hyped up but i got a deal of 5 day membership for £5oo , this includes being able to play any other crown golf course free(about 40 in uk). includes mill green, graveley, stapleford abbots, batchwoods, south essex, locally, i would say panshanger is a great course for the price they charge and it drains well.being a municipal it gets busy and can be slow going at times.
Reply ID 16058
I have played every course for miles around. In my opinion.... Best open non members course is Panshanger. Best members course is East Herts Golf Club (Hamels Park) without a doubt. Hanbury Manor and The Hertfordshire are pretty good too.