1st Hole

The opening hole is a deceptively gentle introduction to the course. A wide fairway with generous amounts of ground on either side, helps to build confidence in regular players of the course and first-time visitors alike.

The green is hidden from the tee by the crest of a gentle hill, but the line of the drive is indicated by an ancient standing stone in the middle of the fairway. At times this ancient stone has been unfair to a well struck drive that on splitting the fairway has struck the stone and ended up ricocheting back down the fairway.

This ancient standing stone was used in the not too distant past by cattle grazing on the land, to relieve any persistent itch or irritation. As a result, the stone is universally known to members as the "Scratcher".

Any decent drive will leave only a very short 9-iron shot to the green, but beware, the green is well bunkered and is very narrow, and is sloped from front to back with a steep drop behind. The swelling pride of a fine opening drive can be quickly deflated by an over hit or slightly wayward approach shot.