Neil Tappin
By Neil Tappin
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Driving along the long winding road towards the clubhouse you'll pass a couple of front nine holes on The Heritage course and it's plain to see what sort of challenge lies ahead. Huge bunkers, wide fairways and undulating greens are the hallmark of this Jack Nicklaus designed layout.

Nicklaus has moulded this undulating rural landscape into a typically American-style course with water playing a prominent role on both nines. And as you'd expect The Heritage is no pitch and putt, playing a massive 7208 off the back tees. Long straight hitting is vital.

The back nine is marginally tougher than the front starting with a long par 4 that features water running down the left hand side of the fairway. Throughout the course the fairways are more generous than they appear on the tee but the greens are seriously slippery.

The clubhouse and practice facilities are excellent, so werecommend you leave a full day to fully enjoy the experience.

Best Hole The 13th is a short par 4 that requires an accurate iron shot off the tee to lay up short of the water that surrounds the green. Get your short iron approach close and a birdie is definitely on the cards.

Location: South Ash Manor Est, Ash, Kent TN15 7EN

Tel: 01474 879899

Web: www.londongolfclub.co.uk

Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X

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