THE COURSE
This is not a course for simply teeing up and testing modern day equipment - although a number of holes do require long drives to leave any chance of making the green in regulation.
The emphasis at Winter Hill is on accuracy rather than length, and the ability to get into position to leave an easy shot to the green is important.
The course has been developed on a gentle east-facing hillside and is arguably one of the most attractive courses in the Thames Valley. The panoramic views over the river at Cookham are breathtaking and on a clear day you can see as far as Ascot and beyond. In addition, the fairways, tees and greens are playable through most weather conditions, thanks to the course’s good natural drainage.
Winter Hill’s signature hole is the 15th, a par 3 which requires a well-struck short iron to carry over the valley and nestle close to the flag. The well-guarded green slopes away sharply on three sides.
All in all, this course is a real challenge. The changes in elevation test club selection; on some holes you are forced to play approach shots into greens which lie as much as 50' below you.
The Winter Hill green keepers maintain the course in superb condition all year round and in addition, the wildlife on the course is worth the green fee alone.
Dress Code and Course Etiquette
It can be intimidating to arrive at a strange golf club for the first time; there are often so many local rules of play and etiquette that it can be embarrassing if you are unaware of them. The link below has been designed to make you aware of our local rules and our dress code so that you will feel at ease and really enjoy playing or visiting our club.
Tee Times
Although we do not have booked tee times for general play, we do reserve either the 1st or 10th tees to allow societies, matches and corporate events to tee off.
The chart below shows the tee reservations for the next two weeks and will help you to decide on an appropriate time to play with the minimum delay. The following tips may be useful:
- Both tees open - this is a good time to play as it is unlikely there will be a delay.
- One tee reserved - the non-reserved tee is available for general play; there may be a short delay.
- Both tees reserved - general play will recommence at the end of the reserved period, provided that all the members
in the competition have cleared the tee
If in doubt please phone the club and someone will be happy to help.
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