Long Ashton Golf Club

Long Ashton Golf Club

Wednesday 3rd December 2008

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Long Ashton Golf Course

 

At 6,400 yards off the white (medal) tees, Long Ashton is a jewel of a course, packed with features and challenges for all abilities. The par is 71 (74 for ladies off the red tees), and the longest hole is the recently lengthened 5th, at 544 yards.

 

Plan ahead for your visit to Long Ashton and make the most of your round with our course guide. For a more detailed look, click on the plan.  Click on the small pictures of each hole to see a larger version (in a new window).

Hole 1

The Long Ashton course opens with a straightforward hole which has no special difficulties. A straight drive between two mounds and a bold approach to the green, which is well banked at the back, should do the trick.

Hole 3

A blind tee shot with trouble on the right, as the fairway falls away dramatically to heavy rough. The elevated green offers fine views of the city of Bristol and surrounding countryside.

Hole 5

The fifth has recently been extended, and is now a challenging par 5. The small oak on the left of the fairway is a favourite line for the tee shot. Steeply sloping terrain to the right of the fairway has ruined many a card - beware the sliced second shot!

Hole 7

A long par 4 into the prevailing wind. Water, not visible from the tee, will catch an errant tee shot to the left, whilst woodland awaits on the right.

Hole 9

The green is well protected by 4 bunkers, but otherwise this is a straightforward hole. People often prefer to play short, leaving an uphill putt.

Hole 11

As the tee for this hole is near to the Club House, it presents a very good alternative starting point when necessary. It is slightly elevated and recessed close to a small coppice and calls for a long carry of approximately 200 yards to clear a gully. Club selection for the second shot is made more difficult by the fact that the green has no background, and is guarded by bunkers on the right.

Hole 13

A tough par 3, with Out of Bounds on the right, dense undergrowth on the left, and challenging bunkers around the green.

Hole 15

Stroke index 1, made more difficult by the prevailing wind, especially from the white tee, which adds considerably to the yardage.

Hole 17

Apparently straightforward, this par 3 is made harder by the fact that the bunkers are invisible from most tee positions. It can also be a long hit on a windy day.

Long Ashton Golf Club, Clarken Coombe, Long Ashton, Bristol, Avon, BS41 9DW
Tel: 01275 392229 / Pro Shop 01275 392229 Email the Secretary