Goldilock's challenge: Hintlesham GC

I've seen the gorgeous images of picturesque links courses, with cavernous bunkers protecting deceptive undulating greens. Azure water lapping gently at the rugged coastline, the tide drawing your ball towards it: like a magnet on the putting surface and a siren from the tee. I look at those stunning courses and think 'I'm not ready!'

This review is for golfer's who want to play a beautiful parkland course without fear. The wide fairways are forgiving of errant drives but a plethora of hazards await any ill judged approach.

The 219 yard fourth (pictured left) provides the sternest test, requiring a perfect draw to negate the carry over water and mischievous collection of sandtraps. Set in 150 acres of magnificent Suffolk countryside, Hintlesham provides a wonderful 'Goldilock's challenge': it's not too hard, or too easy - it's just right!

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