55. The Alwoodley – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Architect: Alister MacKenzie Stats: 6,673 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £80 per round/day, £45 twilight from 16:00 Visitor information: Prior booking required, check website for availability W: alwoodley.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 62 (up 7) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: The 5-year course improvement plan is nearing completion - during the Winter, bunker works were completed on holes 4, 5, 6, 14 and 16. This work included the re-instatement of MacKenzie bunkers on holes 4 and 6. These works complement the holes previously completed and in conjunction with the club's ecology plan are enhancing the heathland nature of this original MacKenzie layout

Panellists' Comments: "A wonderful heathland course, but watch out for the heather, it bites"; "The undulating greens are tough but superb."

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