Newlook Scottish course better than Augusta National!

The Scottish Borders is seeing the opening of one of the most exciting golf and business developments and the largest investment in golf in the region for over 10 years.

The Woll golf course at New Woll Estate, Ashkirk is officially opening its newly redeveloped holes on the original course at the start of next month (June).

Developed to USGA specification the new greens are doubling in size and the entire surrounds, bunkers, ponds and fairways have been redesigned to take the course to a whole new level.

Designed by Richard Le Seur of Golf Design Scotland, the holes are being heralded as some of the best in the South of Scotland. Agronomist Jonathan Pendry confirmed that the new greens were comparable in construction, design and finish to the best in the world.

With international shaper Shane Ringwood and local contractor Dougie Renwick of RDR construction also working on the project the results are impressive.

So impressive that a member who recently returned from the Masters, claimed some of the holes are “better than Augusta!”

In the face of poor economic and membership conditions in the Borders the Directors of the Woll saw the development as not only essential but a strategic step forward.

The course is due to be remeasured but will come in at over 6051yds and a par 70, with the likely standard scratch being 71.

The course cements itself as one of the premier venues and already boasts one of the largest memberships and attracts more visitors than most in the Borders.

That aside, the family owners have been continually developing the course and facilities for more than 12 years and there are plans going forward for further ccourse improvements.