It was fantastic to get back to Silloth today, and a wonderful match it was against Duncan. After seeing him jar a 40 footer on the first, I thought I was in for a long day...
The breeze was strong, but actually less than I might have built up in my mind. Generally through the dunes it was ok. It was only when you arrived at exposed tee boxes like 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 13 green that you felt the full force. In the end, I holed a few putts around the turn that ended up being the difference, and managed to win a good match.
Aside from the wonderful company, I continued to be incredibly impressed with the golf course. Here's just a few thoughts from the round on the course:
- I loved the first green say in that little bowl. I can't think of a similar opening green that i've played!
- The 3rd is possibly even better than I remember it to be, and just love how natural it takes the landform
- 4 is a gem of a hole, and shows how you can make the surrounds of a green compelling without bunkers
- Loved the little bank on the high-side of the 5th green. If you clear the two bunkers short of the green, you can run a nice little shot in there and feed it down to the pin.
- Like the 1st, I loved the green at 7 - so natural
- 13 might be the best par 5 in the UK. We discussed this point after the round, and I think there aren't many in its league. Maybe the 17th at Muirfield? Any others?
Overall, I hope to get back to Silloth soon (in the summer) and thank you to Mark for organising a stellar competition. A shout out as well to Mark C for a nice assist
