66 Moortown

Moortown in England has been ranked number 66 in Golf Monthly's 2010 Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland

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66 Moortown

Architect: MacKenzie Stats: 6,767 yds, par 71, SSS 74 GF: £45-£80 Visitor information: Members only on Saturdays until 14.30, minor restrictions during week W: moortown-golf-club.co.uk 2008 Ranking: 60 (Down 6) Improvements since 2008 Rankings: Course: Heather regeneration project and removal of deciduous trees to encourage natural heather Clubhouse: General maintenance

Moortown was laid out over part-woodland, part-moorland terrain on Black Moor in 1908. Play began in 1909 with an official exhibition match between Braid and Vardon the following year. The bunkering on the signature par-3 10th - ‘Gibraltar'- stands out visually, bringing to mind Woodhall Spa's Hotchkin course.

Panellists' comments: "A very proud and historic club which takes the time and effort to make the golfer feel welcome"

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