Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) Est. 1887

Notts Golf Club, more commonly known as Hollinwell (after a nearby holy well) is one of England's true heathland gems. This is Robin Hood country (Sherwood Forest is close by), so a certain amount of woodland is only to be expected, but Hollinwell is also characterised by many stretches of gloriously open heathland through which several holes weave their way. This is a wonderfully picturesque and natural setting, with the occasionally undulating terrain providing lovely views over neighbouring countryside and woodland, as well as marvellous topography over which the course is skilfully laid out. Each hole is individually crafted, making excellent use of the open and more wooded heathland environment. Pine and birch, heather, gorse and many other tree and bush varieties all come into play at various times. Accuracy from the tee is at a premium here, especially at holes like the par-4 11th, which calls for a very precise drive. A word of mention also for the plunging par-3 13th. For low handicappers there are some back tees that (with appropriate permission) just have to be tried, not least at the 6th, 8th and 13th holes.