The NCG Top 100s Tour Match Play Final took place at a sumptuous venue, that shone even if the sun didn’t – Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell).
The course has played to the Brabazon Trophy on no fewer that six occasions, along with the English Amateur Championship as well. That explains the distance from the very tips…
There are five sets of tees at Hollinwell, with the Blues taking you all the way up to 7,250 yards. It plays with a Course Rating of 76.2, more than four shots higher than its par, and that is understandable considering there are only three par 4s of less than 400 yards from the Blues. The Whites (6,900 / 74.5) are also a tough prospect, but our players went off from the Yellows for the Match Play Final in mid-October. Even at 6,620 and with a Course Rating of 73.1, it is not a test to be shunned.
The Reds play from just shy of 5,900 yards for the Ladies at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell), with a Course Rating of 75.7 from a Par 75. The Greens are the shortest layout on the property, coming in at just under 5,500 yards, and playing as a Par 72 for the Ladies.
What is the course like and what are the best holes?
Thanks to its hosting of the English Amateur Championship and the Brabazon Trophy, both on multiple occasions, it is no surprise that you would expect a brilliant and testing golf course. You won’t be disappointed when you get there!
The par 72 layout at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) is visually stunning, thanks to its holes that run through tree-lined fairways, and with heather blooming throughout the course. It is a tough start, with the opening four holes featuring two par 4s of more than 400 yards in length, and the first par 5 on the property as well.
If you can get through those four hole relatively unscathed, you then get to the first of the brilliant quartet of par 5s. The 5th is a glorious short hole, and although it is not the most difficult, it is arguably the prettiest hole on the course. Sandscapes sit between you and the putting surface, which is then guarded by a number of sand traps, while the bright purple heather sits to the right of the hole. This is golf as it was meant to be!
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The final short hole is the 13th, and it is also the longest. From the elevated tee, you have a fine view of the green that sits below you. Club up to avoid the bunkers at the front, and you might well just come away with a good 3 (or a very good 3 from the back tees, with 13 playing at more than 240 yards from the Blues)!
From there, the closing stretch features a quartet of par 4s and the last par 5, which comes at the 17th. It offers up one final scoring opportunity at Hollinwell, playing just 485 yards from the Yellows. The final hole then brings you back to the clubhouse, and if you can come away with a par on the last then you will have finished on a high note!
What did our competitors think of Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell)?
Looking for other opinions on Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell)? Check out what some of our players had to say about this stunning venue here:
“What a course! Even with it being in mid-October, it still played incredibly well.” – Spence Haywood
“We never expected to get this far in the competition, so to get through to play at Hollinwell already exceeded our expectations. The course then did that as well!” – Frederick Bradley
What about the off-course facilities?
Away from the golf course, Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) has a driving range at the back of the property, with ball tokens available in the pro shop. There is also a glorious short game area for guests to use, which sits next to the driving range facility.
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The clubhouse is a gorgeous building, and there is plenty of space to host an event, just like we did in mid-October. It features two large lounge areas, both of which have a bar in, and both offering up views of the 4th and 18th holes from the windows. The clubhouse also has locker rooms, toilets and is inundated with the history of the club and the tournaments that have been played there.
How can you play at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell)?
Tee times are available every day of the week for visitors at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell), apart from on Saturdays – due to it being the members’ competition day.
You can check out the green fees for a game at Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) here, and you can book yourself in for a round by visiting the club’s booking site here.
Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell) is in Nottinghamshire, and sits just a few miles of the city of Nottingham. The M1 runs a couple of miles to the west of the club, providing easy access for those driving to the venue.
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Get in touch with Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell)
For more information about the club and course, visit the club’s website.
To get in touch with Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell), you can call them on 01623 753225, or you can send them an email via this link. You can also get in touch the club via the contact form on their website, which can be found here.
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