remains unchanged makes The Addington even
more exceptional.
and if you have played the hole well you’ll have a
birdie attempt.
When you arrive at the Addington you are greeted
with a warm and friendly atmosphere and a club
house that is proud of its heritage, as you walk
through the hallways of the building you will
see the portraits and pictures of some of history’s
greatest players spending their professional and
personal time enjoying the delights of many of the
magnificent holes.
The 13th and 14th are another pair of beautiful holes,
the course winds its way up through the woodland
until you are greeted with stunning views of the city.
The 17th is another tricky par 3 with lots of potential
trouble short and to the left of the green.
You are well catered for by the shop, it has a good
range of brands and styles to choose from in both
apparel and equipment.
We had the delight of playing The Addington on a
wonderful summer’s day, this only highlighted the
beauty of the course and its setting as it looks down
on some of London’s greatest sights.
The first hole is a tight uphill par three at 162 yards
(from the whites), the pin is usually tucked in to the
right hand side of the green a few yards shy of the
deep bunker that is waiting to collect your first tee
shot of the day. The first hole lets you know that for
the rest of your round a well struck tee shot will be
rewarded and a loss of accuracy will be punished.
The course isn’t overly tight but the layout leaves
you playing for positions rather than distance.
The 18th is an uphill par four, a stroke index 8
meaning there is still a test to take you back to the
club house. A well struck tee shot required is required
here, aim right to avoid the fairway bunker. Success
will see you set up nicely for your second shot where
you need to need aim to the right of the putting
surface as the green gently slopes down to the left.
The clubhouse green fee for a weekday round at
the Addington was £90, it is worth it. Even better
however is the fact the club does give away a number
of its tee times to discount green fee providers and
voucher companies, if you’re patient you can find a
good deal, we played our rounds for £60.
The course is beautifully maintained, its views over
London are splendid and after your handshakes are
done and you have tipped your hat you should walk
to the 19th, purchase a drink and toast John Frederick
Abercromby for giving us such a marvellous track on
which to play the game we love.
The 4th is the hardest hole on the course, it becomes
an even tougher test if a westerly wind is blowing.
Aim your tee shot up the left half of the fairway
unless you’re a big hitter and you can fly it all the
way. You need to continue to keep left to navigate
the final third of the hole, let the slopes do the work
on your third shot to take the ball onto the green.
The green itself slopes from back-left to front-right
so ideally leave your ball short of the pin for an
easier uphill putt.
The ninth is a fantastic hole to play and to walk.
The s.i 5 dogleg left is cut through the middle buy a
gorge around 100 yards short of the pin. You have
to favour the right side of the fairway to avoid the
bunker and place your shot confidently in front of
the chasm in front of you. Unless the next strike is
plush your ball is gone. Cross the old wooden bridge
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