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The 9th hole,
overlooking the River Severn
Stinchcombe Hill was rated by the late Henry Longhurst as being among the top most scenic courses in Europe. |
STINCHCOMBE HILL
GOLF CLUB
Dursley : Gloucestershire
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In 1889
a small band of enthusiasts ‘resolved to introduce the Royal and Ancient
game to this part of England’ and so Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club was laid out
as a 9-hole course by Arthur Hoare, the course being lengthened to 18 holes
in 1906. In 1922 James Braid (5 times Open Champion) played the course which
had been recently re-designed by Fred Hawtree. Seven years later in 1929
James Braid was asked to advise on further alterations, which were then
carried out over the next seven years. In modern times perhaps the course, measured at just under 6,000 yards, may be termed ‘short’, but any scratch player who returns a net 68 can, and indeed would, be well pleased with himself. In fact the challenge of this exciting eighteen-hole golf course can be appreciated from the fact that only in 2007, when Mark Pitcher broke the course record of 63, set by the late Tim Smith in 1992, with an outstanding 61. There can be few better places to spend an afternoon, or better still, a day, than at Stinchcombe Hill especially with a golf club in your hand. |
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The 9th hole,
overlooking the River Severn
Stinchcombe Hill was rated by the late Henry Longhurst as being among the top most scenic courses in Europe. |
| Gently undulating fairways add an additional interest to almost every shot you play. Whatever the weather, the course challenges the lower as well as the higher handicap player despite a scratch par 68. |  |
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Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club :
Dursley : Gloucestershire : GL11 6AQ
Club Captain: Brian Moulder
Club President: Duke of Beaufort Club Secretary: Ian Crowther Club
Professional: Paul Bushell
Telephone: 01453 542015
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THE BAR
Members' and guests' facilities at Stinchcombe Hill are of the highest standards and are available for pairs, foursomes or organised groups. |
THE RESTAURANT
Arrangements can be made for whole day events for visiting groups, with a choice of table menus, buffets or sandwiches. |
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