Great Durnford,
Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6AT
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Tony IsaacsThe Course:
18 holes. Downland course. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Fred Hawtree & J.H.Taylor
51.126967
-1.784377
27 miles NW of Southampton
Leave M3 at exit 8 and take A303 direction Andover. After 28 miles, at roundabout just before Amesbury, turn left onto A345 direction Salisbury. After 3.7 miles (stay on A345 through Amesbury) turn left at traffic lights, opposite BP filling station. Golf is 100 yards on your right.
High Post
High Post Golf Club: From first to last, you'll be provided with excellent views over Salisbury Plain, on a very enjoyable downland course. The chalk soil ensures excellent drainage and lovely springy turf on the fairways. Small trees and bushes line many of the fairways, but never too tightly. On most of the holes, especially around the greens, are nicely sculpted small mounds, sand bunkers and superb grass hollows, giving great definition to the course - some modern course designers could learn a lot from a good look at the High Post course. The only "downside" to a course on such an exposed site - you guessed it, the wind !
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Cash or UK cheque only. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts only available for hire for medical reasons.
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High Post started life in 1922 as a 9-hole course, and was extended to a full 18 in 1931.
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Tournaments:
PGA Championship: the first men’s major of the year will be contested at TPC Harding Park, without spectators being present (Aug 6-9).
European Senior (Staysure) Tour: the Europe-based over-50s tour for men has taken the reluctant step of cancelling the entire 2020 season, based on the additional coronavirus risk associated with the age demographic of the players.
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