Celtic Manor Wentood Hills Course
A great course with some outstanding holes - the stretch from 13 through 16 is simply jaw-dropping
There are three championship golf courses at Celtic Manor including Wentwood Hills the venue for the Wales Open and the 2010 Ryder Cup. It?s a classic a Trent Jones design with inviting drives, huge bunkers and large undulating greens to contend with.
Somewhat disconcertingly Celtic Manor say the time suggested for a round should be no more than five and half hours. And with some fairly lengthy walks between greens and tees and savage rough in which to lose plenty of balls it?s easy to see how it could turn into a bit of a plod on a busy weekend.
Nevertheless it really is a great course with some outstanding holes - the stretch from 13 through 16 is simply jaw-dropping. For some post round nosh try some classic Welsh offering at Owens.
Best Hole: The 6th is a tough par 4, the second shot is a long iron over water - a clean hit is vital.
Green Fees: £81 per round
Tel: 01633 413000
Web: www.celtic-manor.com
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His three main passions in golf are courses (he's played over 500 courses worldwide), equipment (he's always in search of something shinny to give him an edge) and shoes (he owns more pairs than he cares to mention!).
Mike’s handicap index hovers at around 10 and he is a member of four golf clubs: Hartley Wintney, Royal Liverpool, Royal North Devon and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Mike's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus+ 9° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Sim Max 3/15° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S & TaylorMade Stealth 7/20° - Fujikura Ventus Red 6S
Utility Iron: TaylorMade Stealth UDI 3/21° - Aldila Ascent 90HY
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (5-PW) - Nippon Tour NSPro 950S
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 50°, 54° and 58° - KBS Tour Hi-Rev s2.0 hafts
Putter: Evnroll ER2B (Gravity Grip)
Ball: TaylorMade Tour Response (Yellow)
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