Classic Luffenham conditions will be firm fairways and greens. A premium in hitting the fairway allows the golfer to fly into the green. From the rough its very difficult to hold the green and in some circumstances fool hardy to try.

1st Hole - Gentle opener, aim left off the tee as the fairway slopes left to right, when approaching the green use the same strategy.
 

2nd Hole - One of the best holes on the course. Aim inside the left fairway bunker off the tee. The approach shot should be aimed at the shelter at the rear left of green. Be aware of the severe sloping left to right on the green.
 

3rd Hole - A good drive will catch the right to left slope and leave a short iron approach shot. A gentle par 4.
 

4th Hole - Off the tee aim for the red barn on the horizon, the premium is on hitting the fairway allowing you to hold the green. Don’t get greedy with length.
 

5th Hole - Plays a little longer than the yardage suggests, can be awkward to gauge wind direction with this sheltered tee.
 

6th Hole - Be aware that the tee blocks point you towards the right fairway bunkers when lining up for your tee shot. Big hitters can reach this green comfortably in two but be aware of the blind pot bunker guarding the front right of the green.
 

7th Hole - Driving down the right side of the fairway will utilise the right to lef sloping fairway gaining those extra few yards. Club selection is vital when approaching this green that is situated high above the fairway.
 

8th Hole - A typical risk reward tee shot. Playing short of the fairway bunkers leaves a short iron approach but taking on the three bunkers beside the green will leave a short pitch to this birdieable hole.
 

9th Hole - Be careful to line up as the tee points you towards the right greenside bunker. A gentle par 3 to finish off the front nine.Again be mindful of the sheltered nature of the tee.
 

10th Hole - Aim for the left side of the fairway as anything straying right will kick down the left to right slope into trouble. A tricky second shot as the green sits a little offset to the middle of the fairway.
 

11th Hole - The first of Luffenham Heaths Amen corner. Driving right of the penal fairway bunkers will catch the right to left slope bringing the ball back to the middle. Take care with the approach shot as clever bunkering awaits anything less than a well-struck shot.
 

12th Hole - Opposite to the 5^th in the fact this plays a little shorter than the yardage. Demands an accurate tee shot due to the narrow entrance. Once negotiated leaves a very realistic birdie chance. Miss the green and it will leave a difficult up and down.
 

13th Hole - The longest and most difficult par 4 as the yardage suggests. Demands a right to left tee shot leaving a long iron / fairway wood approach through a narrow entrance. If you have decided to play it as a par 5 be careful to avoid the cleverly placed fairway bunker when laying up.
 

14th Hole - Be aware of the left fairway bunker, accuracy is better than length on this short par 4. Make the most of this hole before the strong finish.
 

15th Hole - My favourite hole on the course. The ideal tee shot is to drive inside the fairway bunkers exposing the whole of the green. The approach plays uphill so take care with club selection. Anything falling short is usually gathered into the right greenside bunkers.
 

16th Hole - Two very well placed fairway bunkers to the right gather any tee shot running from the middle of the fairway, aim left.   Be aware that with a downhill approach shot and a green running away from you it is easy to overshoot.
 

17th Hole - Regarded by many as the best hole on the course. A good strong par 3. Clever bunkering can catch the golfers eye, so concentrate. The tee shot demands a well-struck shot aiming for the left side of the green. Miss this green and you have your work cut out for a par.
 

18th Hole - A demanding drive between gorse bushes to the right and deep fairway bunkers to the left awaiting the errant tee shot mean this is no easy par 5 finish. The ideal tee shot is to the right side of the fairway using the slope. Laying up into the narrow portion of the fairway leaves the easiest approach shot.
 

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