From the moment you arrive at Batchwood, you're welcomed by a verdant panorama of meticulously maintained fairways, surrounded by the natural beauty of St Albans. The course boasts a rich history and a reputation for its inviting ambiance, inviting golfers of all levels to partake in its unique charms.
EXPLORE THE COURSE
COURSE STATUS |
Course Open
YARDS
6229
White Tee
YARDS
6045
Yellow Tee
YARDS
5660
Red Tee
1 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 480 | 16 | |
| 5 | 461 | 16 | |
| 5 | 406 | 12 |
HOLE ONE
PAR 5, YARDS 480, STROKE INDEX 16
1 of 18
HOLE ONE
On this opening hole, it's really important to drive the ball straight and it's an easy par 5.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 480 | 16 | |
| 5 | 461 | 16 | |
| 5 | 406 | 12 |
PRO TIP
With a big bunker to the right hand-side, and only semi rough to the left you can afford to aim a little left to get the round off to a safe start. Hole Sponsored by
2 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 334 | 8 | |
| 4 | 320 | 8 | |
| 4 | 296 | 8 |
HOLE TWO
PAR 4, YARDS 334, STROKE INDEX 8
2 of 18
HOLE TWO
Out of bounds on the left hand side, uphill and plays easier than it's stroke index.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 334 | 8 | |
| 4 | 320 | 8 | |
| 4 | 296 | 8 |
PRO TIP
One of the straightest holes on the course with lots of hazards either side, hold back the power and keep it straight. Hole Sponsored by
3 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 137 | 18 | |
| 3 | 129 | 18 | |
| 3 | 118 | 18 |
HOLE THREE
PAR 3, YARDS 137, STROKE INDEX 18
3 of 18
HOLE THREE
On this short hole, it's better to come up a little short than to land on the green.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 137 | 18 | |
| 3 | 129 | 18 | |
| 3 | 118 | 18 |
PRO TIP
A short par 3 with a backwards sloping green better to slightly over hit than under hit on this one. Hole Sponsored by
4 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 366 | 6 | |
| 4 | 344 | 6 | |
| 4 | 338 | 6 |
HOLE FOUR
PAR 4, YARDS 366, STROKE INDEX 6
4 of 18
HOLE FOUR
This is a straightforward hole that plays shorter than its distance due to the slope at the front of the green.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 366 | 6 | |
| 4 | 344 | 6 | |
| 4 | 338 | 6 |
PRO TIP
A dog leg left, use the point of the trees to the left as a guide. Hole Sponsored by
5 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 420 | 4 | |
| 4 | 411 | 4 | |
| 4 | 365 | 2 |
HOLE FIVE
PAR 4, YARDS 420, STROKE INDEX 4
5 of 18
HOLE FIVE
This is a tough uphill hole. Beware of the bunkers on the right hand side of the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 420 | 4 | |
| 4 | 411 | 4 | |
| 4 | 365 | 2 |
PRO TIP
Increase the power on the drive to make the approach shot easier. Hole Sponsored by
6 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 208 | 12 | |
| 3 | 188 | 12 | |
| 3 | 170 | 14 |
HOLE SIX
PAR 3, YARDS 208, STROKE INDEX 12
6 of 18
HOLE SIX
Here, you'll find out of bounds on both sides of the fairway, as well as a bunker located 120 yards up the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 208 | 12 | |
| 3 | 188 | 12 | |
| 3 | 170 | 14 |
PRO TIP
A challenging par 3, with a nice apron before the green means you don’t have to worry about over hitting. Hole Sponsored by
7 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 393 | 10 | |
| 4 | 415 | 10 | |
| 5 | 393 | 10 |
HOLE SEVEN
PAR 4, YARDS 393, STROKE INDEX 10
7 of 18
HOLE SEVEN
You need to take a little more care on this hole. It's not shown on card, but you should play a straight shot from the tee, then there is a big fall away/dip on the fareway with a bunker on the left-hand side. Then it's straight up on to the green.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 393 | 10 | |
| 4 | 415 | 10 | |
| 5 | 393 | 10 |
PRO TIP
The longest Par 4 on the course but with a vast downhill slope means the ball will carry - keep it simple. 8 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 330 | 4 | |
| 4 | 356 | 4 | |
| 4 | 367 | 10 |
HOLE EIGHT
PAR 4, YARDS 330, STROKE INDEX 4
8 of 18
HOLE EIGHT
Be aware playing off the white tees as there is a restricted view of the Bridle path that runs straight across the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 330 | 4 | |
| 4 | 356 | 4 | |
| 4 | 367 | 10 |
PRO TIP
Vast left to right sloped fairway means staying left is the key to success. Hole Sponsored by
9 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 163 | 14 | |
| 3 | 158 | 14 | |
| 3 | 153 | 16 |
HOLE NINE
PAR 3, YARDS 163, STROKE INDEX 14
9 of 18
HOLE NINE
On this downhill hole, you've got to be careful not to go long.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 163 | 14 | |
| 3 | 158 | 14 | |
| 3 | 153 | 16 |
PRO TIP
Hit the front apron and let the slope carry you on to the green. 10 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 442 | 1 | |
| 4 | 432 | 1 | |
| 5 | 385 | 11 |
HOLE TEN
PAR 4, YARDS 442, STROKE INDEX 1
10 of 18
HOLE TEN
For this par 5, be careful of the bridle path that runs straight across the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 442 | 1 | |
| 4 | 432 | 1 | |
| 5 | 385 | 11 |
PRO TIP
Get over the ridge and stay right. Hole Sponsored by
11 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 429 | 5 | |
| 4 | 421 | 5 | |
| 4 | 404 | 1 |
HOLE ELEVEN
PAR 4, YARDS 429, STROKE INDEX 5
11 of 18
HOLE ELEVEN
This is a tricky par 4 that slopes sharply from right to left. Try to work along right hand side of the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 429 | 5 | |
| 4 | 421 | 5 | |
| 4 | 404 | 1 |
PRO TIP
Fairway slopes right to left here so adjust slightly to the right and let the fairway do the work. Hole Sponsored by
12 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 396 | 3 | |
| 4 | 344 | 3 | |
| 4 | 325 | 7 |
HOLE TWELVE
PAR 4, YARDS 396, STROKE INDEX 3
12 of 18
HOLE TWELVE
On this par 4, you need to play with caution as there is a tight corridor from the white tees.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 396 | 3 | |
| 4 | 344 | 3 | |
| 4 | 325 | 7 |
PRO TIP
A sharp slope to the back of the green so be careful not to over hit your second shot. Hole Sponsored by
13 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 349 | 11 | |
| 4 | 340 | 11 | |
| 4 | 318 | 3 |
HOLE THIRTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 349, STROKE INDEX 11
13 of 18
HOLE THIRTEEN
Be careful on this par 4 as the ball runs through the green very easily.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 349 | 11 | |
| 4 | 340 | 11 | |
| 4 | 318 | 3 |
PRO TIP
Get some height in the first shot and over these safely. Hole Sponsored by
14 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 339 | 13 | |
| 4 | 334 | 13 | |
| 4 | 315 | 13 |
HOLE FOURTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 339, STROKE INDEX 13
14 of 18
HOLE FOURTEEN
On this par 4, the green slopes from right to left, making putting difficult.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 339 | 13 | |
| 4 | 334 | 13 | |
| 4 | 315 | 13 |
PRO TIP
Difficult to see the pin from this tee and with woodland either side the key is finding the fairway. Hole Sponsored by
15 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 356 | 7 | |
| 4 | 335 | 7 | |
| 4 | 326 | 15 |
HOLE FIFTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 356, STROKE INDEX 7
15 of 18
HOLE FIFTEEN
With a sloped green, it's important you try not to overshoot.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 356 | 7 | |
| 4 | 335 | 7 | |
| 4 | 326 | 15 |
PRO TIP
A steep downwards slope at both the approach and the back of the green dictates a lighter toucher is required here. 16 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 140 | 17 | |
| 3 | 135 | 17 | |
| 3 | 123 | 17 |
HOLE SIXTEEN
PAR 3, YARDS 140, STROKE INDEX 17
16 of 18
HOLE SIXTEEN
This is a particularly tricky par 3, with a green surrounded by bunkers.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 140 | 17 | |
| 3 | 135 | 17 | |
| 3 | 123 | 17 |
PRO TIP
Several bunkers at the front and sides of this beautiful par 3. 17 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 485 | 15 | |
| 5 | 475 | 15 | |
| 5 | 442 | 9 |
HOLE SEVENTEEN
PAR 5, YARDS 485, STROKE INDEX 15
17 of 18
HOLE SEVENTEEN
The penultimate hole - a par 5 - often plays into the wind, making it longer than it seems.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 485 | 15 | |
| 5 | 475 | 15 | |
| 5 | 442 | 9 |
PRO TIP
Grip it and rip it... a long par 5 with a wide fairway - go for it. 18 of 18
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 462 | 9 | |
| 5 | 447 | 9 | |
| 5 | 416 | 5 |
HOLE EIGHTEEN
PAR 5, YARDS 462, STROKE INDEX 9
18 of 18
HOLE EIGHTEEN
It is important to drive the ball straight on this final hole, as there are trees on either side all the way up the fairway.
| PAR | YARDS | STROKE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 462 | 9 | |
| 5 | 447 | 9 | |
| 5 | 416 | 5 |
PRO TIP
While the first drive is straightforward, the green is surrounded with bunkers, play up to them gently and make the approach far easier. Hole Sponsored by
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