The 5th Hole off the Whites becomes a less daunting challenge for the shorter hitter

The Club Committee and the Centre have agreed to the request from the Seniors' Section to have an area on the tee side of the pond at the 5th cut short. This makes the hole more playable for those golfers who find it difficult to carry the 135 yards over the water from the Medal Tee.

This decision is a positive for both the Club and the Centre as it shows that all sections of the club are being listened to and recognises that there is often more than one way to play a hole.

Even for the average golfer who may occasionally sky their drive, a penalty drop in short grass is less punishing than trying to thrash the ball out of 6inch rough with 50 yards of water waiting just in front of you, so it's not just the old boys who benefit.