Golf Society
Hayloft Golf Society 2009
Hayloft Golfing Times
20 June 2010
Norwood Park
For some 800 years Norwood Park was owned by the Archbishop of York as part of the Manor of Southwell which was given to him in 956 by the Saxon King.
For some 800 years Norwood Park was owned by the Archbishop of York as part of the Manor of Southwell which was given to him in 956 by the Saxon King.
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In early mediaeval times a Deer Park was created in a tract of woodland pasture, notable for its fine specimen oak trees and fish ponds, by enclosing it within an earthwork that still exists.
The idea to incorporate and develop a superb golf course within the grounds was first explored in the late 1980’s, but it took until 1999 to open the first nine holes. These are set within 100 acres which comprise part of the original Deer Park and the site of the original Bramley Apple orchard.
The second nine holes, set in a further 75 acres on the western side of the estate, opened for play in June 2002.
The course measures over 6800 yards from the back tees and all eighteen holes have their own particular characteristics. Particularly demanding are the four par fives where, with the greens being out of range in two shots for all but the most talented of golfers, pars are difficult to come by and birdies even more so.
The numerous water features on the course lie in wait for the wayward shot. To maintain the natural beauty of the original Deer Park there are no bunkers on the four holes that lie within it but this is no way detracts from the challenge as the natural features and hazards have been used to full effect.
What about the day itself well dull and cold about sums up the summer weather, but at least it wasn’t raining.
The numerous water features on the course lie in wait for the wayward shot. To maintain the natural beauty of the original Deer Park there are no bunkers on the four holes that lie within it but this is no way detracts from the challenge as the natural features and hazards have been used to full effect.
What about the day itself well dull and cold about sums up the summer weather, but at least it wasn’t raining.
The day also saw the return of some members who hadn’t attended for a while. A welcome return or yet another cynical ploy by Carl to manipulate the outcome of the League table in his favour. Either way it was nice to see them.
What about the golf well I cant really say other than for my fourball, where there was a load of slicing, fatting Barns-wallacing and disappearing golf balls.
What about the golf well I cant really say other than for my fourball, where there was a load of slicing, fatting Barns-
Phil got a right cob on when he sent one straight down the middle of the Zig-Zag hole for it never to be seen again. I suspect we were looking in the wrong place ie on the fairway.
The 28rs
Given the number of members who have just started playing I would ask the old lags to help them with the rules. I would also urge the 28rs to get familiar with the rules themselves particularly as the old lags are likely to tell them bollocks.
The 28rs
Given the number of members who have just started playing I would ask the old lags to help them with the rules. I would also urge the 28rs to get familiar with the rules themselves particularly as the old lags are likely to tell them bollocks.
