I thought it was time to post more pix of Pennard since so many new folks have joined the site.
Yesterday was ~30 mph winds with firm conditions. Not nearly as firm as July/August, but more than enough to add excitement to the game. The course has yet to recover from the dry months, but in fairness Pennard never fully recovers from even the wet months! I was very glad to see plenty of cattle back on the course munching the rough. Though there were signs of minor cattle damage to greens.
#2. Notice the front left bunker has been made just about visible from the tee. Not sure how I feel about this as I am a lover of hidden bunkers.
Tee shot for #3.
View of the 3rd green
Tee shot #4. This is one of those holes I think has been enhanced by increased distance.
The perfect drive to reach in two.
Unfortunately I foozled a a low running 6 iron into the bunker.
The 5th.
The 6th tee shot.
Pennard has more cows than bunkers.
The blind approach to the 6th from the left rough.
The view up Pennard Pill toward Oxwich Bay.
Many folks are short on the 6th. This hole is an unsung gem.
Loads of people complain about this ridge which kicks grounders to the right.
Looking back down the 6th from the Castle tee. The pole indicates the blind nature of this raised bowl green which doesn't gather balls.
I never tire of this view.
A closer look at the fairway of the incomparable 7th.
At this point a Hail Mary or two was appropriate.
The 7th green.
Just beyond the 7th green.
Approach to the 8th.
A view of the 9th green from the near left rough.
Ciao
Sean