Seascale Golf Club

Founded in 1893, the course covers less than a hundred acres without giving the impression of one hole encroaching on another. Whilst not long by modern standards, Seascale encompasses a varied terrain at different levels without testing the golfer's fitness. It rises on the 1st and continues down the inland side of the course.

The 3rd provides the first panoramic view from a high tee, as the course continues northwards until the par five 7th turns in the opposite direction. The 8th is a long par three followed by the 9th, the only hole played directly towards the sea. Driving from a high tee, the line is straight at the Isle of Man.

The more memorable holes are on the back nine, starting with a short par three where a stream provides a hazard as it does again on the 13th. In between are two par fours, one measuring 470 yards and a then a shorter two-shotter in the opposite direction.

However, the real test is to come. The par four 16th measures 473 yards with more defences than its mere length. The 17th tee overlooks the beach and the drive over a high hill requires accuracy for an ideal position for the second into the green.

The closing hole is a similar length, the main challenge being an enormous, L-shaped green where several pin positions can give the golfer one final problem