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Welcome to the Atherstone Golf Club Website
The golf course at Atherstone is situated in an
elevated position overlooking the town and benefits from some
splendid views across the countryside of the four Counties of
Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire.
The original course was laid out in 1894 on what was
described as some of the best natural golfing land in the region and
today, it is considered by all categories of players, to be a most
enjoyable and exciting test of golf.
At 6,012 yards, the course is not long, but with
several blind shots to the 18 holes which are all completely
different to one another, the par of 72 and standard scratch of 70
makes for a very interesting round of golf.
Parts of the course have a "links" feel
although many of the holes are set amongst a parkland of mature oak
trees and with water coming in to play on three holes a genuine
variety of golfing enjoyment has been created.
If you are lucky you may be privilege to see one of
the many muntjac deer that roam the course .Imported to this
country in the 19th century
they are a very shy animal about the size of a dog.
The quality of Atherstone Golf Club is perhaps
demonstrated by the fact that it has produced many fine golfers,
three of whom have aspired to Ryder Cup players and two members have
won silver medals at The Open Championship.
Perhaps the club is best known locally for its
friendly atmosphere both on and off the golf course and all
categories of players are met with a warm welcome.
For more information about the club see our visitors
and history pages.
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