Mark,
The course was designed by Von Hagge and opened in 1997. The course is quite tight in its first 9 and the property is hilly. First nine run through an oak forest while the second nine are more open. The course does not feel very natural within the site, as it features ponds, and a lot of large, artificial mounds between holes in its more open areas.
The course used to feature long grass on all of the rough and mounds, but that was removed in order to speed play some years ago. Von Hagge is said to have complained to the club, as this removed and changed the way he thought the club should be played.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to see it on TV or go to the venue but hopefully will do so tomorrow.
Btw, the club also has a second course (South) which is even tighter (and quirkier) than the North one.
Regards,
Regards,