Map of the Course
Holes 1 to 5
Hole 1 The Warren 116 Yards
The 1st hole is a tougher introduction to the Cromwell course than it first appears. The green is long and narrow with run offs to the bunkers which protect it on both sides and the back of the green. A really accurate shot to the heart of the green is essential to achieve a good result.
Hole 2 Rhodies Bank 114 Yards
This hole is usually the easiest hole on the course, but anything short brings the meandering ditch and two bunkers at the front of the green into play. Quite a few places where a chip from off the green doesn't present too many difficulties if you need to get out of trouble.
Hole 3 Baswich Brook 124 Yards
An elevated tee presents a lovely view of this hole with the brook blended into the landscape and protecting the green on the left, so any shot pulled a bit can be in trouble. Bunkers at the front and back surround a sloping green with some tricky contours.
Hole 4 Emerald Isle 87 Yards
Aptly named the 4th is a tiny green shaped like an upturned saucer and demands a really precise tee shot or else! Out of bounds at the back is a big penalty for a slightly over hit shot. It's a hole of extremities', lots of birdies but also lots of bogeys and double bogeys. Everyone thinks it should be easy as the shortest hole, but it has a lethal reputation.
Hole 5 Needle's Eye 95 Yards
The second shortest hole is a beautiful hole where players need to be really accurate to avoid the two huge Oak trees which are only 10 yards apart in front of the green. Touch them at your peril and the ball could be in the deep bunker at the front. More bunkers surround the green at the back so a long shot can run into trouble too.
