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After the thrills and spills of last weekend’s US Masters action at Augusta National, you’ll probably be looking to play somewhere special this weekend (make it a long weekend in the case of a few of the star venues listed below!).
Well, we can help you out there: here’s six of the best courses in our 2-FORE!-1 scheme where you can follow in the footsteps of your golfing heroes.
These venues have all hosted major tournaments in the past, are always in tip-top condition and are available to play at half the normal green fee rate – provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course!
Six of the best to consider for this weekend…and beyond!
The Grove, Herts
What it’s staged: The memorable, record-breaking 2006 World Golf Championship convincingly won by the one and only Tiger Woods.
2-FORE!-1 availability: Mondays & Tuesdays.
St Mellion, Cornwall
What it’s staged: Six B&H International Opens in the 1990s and the Jack Nicklaus-designed course is currently preparing to host the 2011 English Open.
2-FORE!-1 availability: All week after 3pm.
Celtic Manor (Roman Rd Course), Monmouthshire, Sth Wales
What it’s staged: The Celtic Manor Wales Open between 2005 & 2007 as well as the All Star Celebrity Cups – the brainchild of Ant & Dec – in 2005 and 2006.
2-FORE!-1 availability: Mon-Thurs.
Trevose G&CC, Cornwall
What it’s staged: The Harry Colt-designed links last year set the scene for leading amateur event the Brabazon Trophy.
2-FORE!-1 availability: All week except Wednesdays.
Forest of Arden, Warwicks
What it’s staged: The superb Arden parkland course with its thrilling par-3 finale, has hosted plenty of top tourneys including the British Masters from 1997-99 and in 2003 plus the English Open (2000-02).
2-FORE!-1 availability: Mon-Fri before 9.30am & after 3pm.
The Roxburghe, Scottish Borders
What it’s staged: Rated as one of Scotland’s finest inland courses, The Roxburghe and its famous Viaduct signature hole (14th) held last year’s Amateur Boys Championship. It was also home of the Charles Church Scottish Seniors Open for five years.
2-FORE!-1 availability: All week before 9.30am & after 3pm.
