Flackwell Heath Golf Club

Nestling between High Wycombe and Beaconsfield is a challenging heathland golf course guaranteed to test the ability of any player.

Originally designed as a nine-hole course designed by James Sherlock when it was established in 1904, club professional John Turner brought the second nine holes into play in 1907.

Described as a course of two classes, with level holes at the top and hilly ones on the lower slopes, the course has been frequently complimented on its superbly maintained greens and velvety turf.

Celebrating its centenary in 2004, the course is on wooded heathland and provides a fair test of golfing skill for all levels of player.

The challenge begins with two seemingly gentle par chances before a birdie opportunity rears its head at the par-3 third.

If you don’t make the most of that chance, don’t worry, there are two more par-3’s on the front nine.

The back nine, however, isn’t quite so promising. From the 12th onwards there are no short holes and you are faced with tricky par-5’s and difficult par-4’s.