Who's got the Best finishing hole
Personally i think the 18th at last years NvS venue Hellidon Lakes takes some beating.
Reply : Mon 25th Feb 2008 22:04
Agreed, it was good, probably even more spectacular if it wasn't for the gloom. The Forest of Arden is pretty buttock clenching, especially with a crowded summer afternoon clubhouse to aim at.
Reply : Mon 25th Feb 2008 23:56
What about the 18th at the Belfry on the Brabazon. carry water with tee shot and then water with approach.
My butt certainly clenched until I put my second shot safely on the green 3ft away for a birdie !!!!!!
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 10:59
My course at Branston is a great finishing hole. At 317 yards, water 30 yards in front of you off the tee, tight fairway. Large area of water in front of green with bunker traps around green. On top of all that you have got the club and large patio looking on. And in the summer there are a lot of people watching you trying to keep it on the fairway, and then get it over that water, It’s not the 18th at the Belfry on the Brabazon. carry water with tee shot and then water with approach. But its up there.
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 13:23
It dosnt have to be the most challenging just the most enjoyable to play.
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 13:38
I think both 17th and the 18th at Wentworth must be the best finishing combination of holes in the country (run a close second by the road hole and the 18th at St Andrews)
Certainly great holes all round for "Risk & Reward" golf.
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 15:46
Best I've played is the signiture 18th at West Midlands Golf Club. 160 yard par three to a true island green that is situated right in front of the clubhouse patio. Nothing but a tee, a lake, a green and a bridge. Oh and lots of people seeing if your ball gets wet.
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 18:19
Yes Chris, good hole, its the copy of the 17th at sawgrass.
Colin i agree, and the 18th at branston is both.
Reply : Tue 26th Feb 2008 19:48
The 18th on the Melbourne Course at Brocket hall was fun. Have to across the river on a ferry, to get to the green.
I think the best I've played is the 18th at the London Club, Heritage course.
Reply : Wed 26th Mar 2008 22:35
The 18th at Cranham is like the 17th at Sawgrass....an Island, about 140 yards, and I always put into the water....
Reply : Thu 27th Mar 2008 09:10
It's all about practice...I will keep playing it till I overcome it!!
Reply : Thu 27th Mar 2008 09:52
Good point, although a 3/4 swing for me tends to go wayward...usually all or nothing, but I will take it on board and give it a go!!
Reply : Thu 27th Mar 2008 09:55
the 18th at Cranham is a pig. especially when your playing partner who has played there before forgets to mention that it is an island green and says its safe if you go long!!
I think for me the 18th at Staplleford Abbots in essex is great. 154 yd par 3 with 154 yds of water. great finish
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Reply : Thu 27th Mar 2008 10:18
Crondon is good. 618yd par 5 finish is a test if the ground is soggy. Hainault i have only played the upper course but really like that. Never played 5 Lakes but have heard good things.
Reply : Thu 27th Mar 2008 15:29
Bottom course at Hainault is better than the top course I think!