Fair, Testing and Fun

David from United Kingdom
Took the opportunity of the Easter special and played the Faldo course last week on a sunny and breezy day. Tee off at 12:30 with buggy and own clubs. Was greeted by very friendly staff and stewards. High level of customer service from concierge, reception, buggy master, starter and marshalls. Enjoyed a quick put on well manicured and slick green. Course is a good challenge of yellow tees. I play off 4 but played off forward tee due to playing partner handicap. Despite this, still long enough that a mix of irons got an outing not just my wedge. Course was in excellent condition and greens very fair. Mix of holes tested your ball flight control and reward for moving ball both ways. Very 'Faldo' like with need for strategy and punishment in the right places. Lot of places to capture lose shots but fair. Some holes can be attacked but some need carefully placement off tees. Par 5's are reachable if take bold lines off tees. Really enjoyed the course and a good challenge. Played for 85 euros which was very competitive and at normal rate of 133 euro would be a representing price.

Condition great layout poor

Ian from United Kingdom
The condition of this course is excellent and the service from the staff is also great but I didn't like the layout. The back nine is very hilly and there are too many bunkers. I thought Jack Nicklaus liked bunkers on his course designs but Faldo has taken it to a new level. We had a buggy but I say this course would be impossible to play and enjoy without a buggy unless you have legs like Chris Hoy. The walk from 11 to 12 you need a Sherpa.