Lobden Golf Club
Lobden Moor
Whitworth
OL12 8XJ
Tel: 01706 343228
Lobden Golf Club
Founded 17th May 1888
This hole is one of only two which are bunkered at Lobden.
The strong winds mean that sand quickly disappears from traps.
However it is not the two greenside bunkers which are the main
feature of this hole, rather it is the daunting tee shot.
The tee shot is a challenge for all levels of player. The modest
length hitters have to focus upon clearing the 125 yards of
rough to reach the raised fairway at the lower level,
particularly if into a stiff south-westerly. The players of
intermediate length off the tee will aim to run the ball all the
way up the slope from the lower to the upper level of fairway,
not an easy task if the direct line is taken. The big hitters
will look to carry all the way to the top of the slope, in a
direct line to the hole, while avoiding the rough which cuts in
from the left hand side, to get within pitching wedge distance.
The green is typical of Lobden, at once both sloping and
undulating. Providing the pin has not been cut behind the left
hand sand trap, a favourite position for Captains Day, the
golden rule is leave yourself an uphill putt. Down hillers and
cross slope putts can be treacherous. The green lies near the
top of King Hill which stands at 308m (1010ft).