No 76 - Rye - Old

The Rye Old course is a sporty, old-fashioned links in excellent year-round condition. The great lunch here is another bonus

Rye Old
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76 RYE - Old

Architect: Colt 2006 position: New entry Stats: 6,278 yds; par 68; SSS 71 GF: very limited availability T: 01797 225241 W: ryegolfclub.co.uk

One of the more private, less commercial clubs, Rye offers a classic links experience with many memorable holes.

The five par 3s are terrific and there are nine or 10 really good long par 4s with just the one par 5 to kick things off.

There are typical Harry Colt bunkers with raised faces for maximum visual effect, and a number of blind shots over ridges where local knowledge, a yardage chart and an element of good fortune could come in useful.

History and tradition line every corner of the clubhouse, from where there are excellent views over the course. RS

+ Sporty, old-fashioned links in excellent year-round condition; great lunch - Not easy to get a game; blind shots really require local knowledge

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Rob Smith
Rob Smith
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Rob has been playing golf for over 45 years and been a contributing editor for Golf Monthly since 2012. He specialises in course reviews and travel, and has played approaching 1,250 courses in almost 50 countries. In 2021, he played all 21 courses in East Lothian in 13 days. Last year, his tally was 78, exactly half of them for the first time. One of Rob's primary roles is helping to prepare the Top 100 Courses of the UK&I, of which he has played all, as well as the Next 100 where he is missing two in Scotland and two in Ireland. He has been a member of Tandridge for over 30 years where his handicap hovers around 15. You can contact him at r.smith896@btinternet.com.

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