luffenham heath golf club
Home :: Luffenham Heath Golf Club Draped over the gentle folds of England’s
smallest county, Luffenham Heath’s undoubted golfing charms unfurl delightfully
among its ramble of hawthorns, gorse, oaks and pines. While the firm, diving
fairways were first conceived on Earl Ancaster’s land by the legendary Harry
Colt and Charles Alison, most of the credit for ‘The Heath’ goes to James Braid
who put his imprint on the original design. Braid’s signature features are much
in evidence - cross bunkering and grassy wastes, and very subtly undulating
greens hemmed in by sculpted traps. It was mostly untouched until 2004, when the
club boldly embarked on a major renovation and modernisation project under the
skilful guidance of Dr Martin Hawtree. Framed by deep, swaying fescue, the holes
constantly change direction and several heart in the mouth moments confront you
throughout the round and the dangers ebb and flow at every turn. Added to the
great golf, its serene atmosphere always makes it a delightful wander through
the best of Middle England and is widely regarded as one of the finest and most
challenging heathland courses in the Midlands and beyond. Visiting golfers
receive a warm genuine welcome and inevitably return again and again to enjoy
the seasonal challenges throughout the year. "Luffenham Heath undoubtedly is one
of the unsung golfing jewels in the whole of the Midlands, and is in my opinion
a truly magnificent example of a traditional heathland test of golf. Although
not a long course it has excellent views, and a thoughtful design. With
interesting elevation changes this course which weaves it
