No 73 - Worplesdon

The recent changes to this heathland gem makes Worplesdon a great choice. A charming clubhouse only adds to the appeal of this Surrey track

Worplesdon
Mike Harris
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73 WORPLESDON

Architect: Abercromby 2006 position: 66 Stats: 6,431 yds; par 71; SSS 71 GF: £70-£90 T: 01483 472277 W: worplesdongc.co.uk

Worplesdon has undergone a lot of change in the last five years with first an extensive rebunkering programme and lengthening of some holes, then latterly very significant tree and scrub clearance.

The result of this investment and hard work is a course that has managed to return to its heathland roots while still remaining a very competitive test in the era of modern equipment.

Off course, the charming clubhouse and lawned terrace provide a great spot from which to view the action at the excellent par-3 4th, while enjoying a post-round libation or two. MH

+ Several outstanding holes; tough finish; great new bunkering - Greens can be inconsistent; have to cross noisy dangerous road twice

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Mike Harris
Mike Harris
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Mike has been a journalist all his working life, starting out as a football writer with Goal magazine in the 1990s before moving into men’s and women’s lifestyle magazines including Men's Health, In 2003 he joined Golf Monthly and in 2006 he became only the eighth editor in Golf Monthly’s 100-plus year history leading the brand until July 2023. He is now Content Director overseeing Golf Monthly and two other iconic sports brands, FourFourTwo and Rugby World.

His three main passions in golf are courses (he's played over 500 worldwide), equipment (he's always in search of something shiny to give him an edge) and shoes (he owns more pairs than he cares to mention!).  

Mike’s handicap index hovers at around 10 and he is a member of six golf clubs: Hartley Wintney, Royal Liverpool, Royal North Devon, Prince's, Royal Norton and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

Mike's current What's In The Bag? 

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 10° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip

Fairway woods: TaylorMade Sim Max 3/15° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S & TaylorMade Stealth 7/20° - Fujikura Ventus Red 6S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips

Utility Iron: TaylorMade Stealth UDI 3/21° - Aldila Ascent 90HY - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip

Irons: TaylorMade P790 (5-PW)  - Fujikura Axiom 75R - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 50°, 54° and 58° - KBS Tour Hi-Rev 2.0 shafts - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips

Putter: Evnroll ER2B - Gravity Grip 

Ball: TaylorMade - Tour Response (Yellow) 

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