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    <author>Browning</author>
    <body>Nice friendly club tucked into a built-up area in london. Course was in great condition when I played it in the summer and the greens were amongst the best I have played on. Fast and difficult to read but if you get it right the ball stays true. the long par 4's up and down the hill over the stream are a joy to play - especially the 15th. Would recommend to anyone in North London.</body>
    <course-id>2753</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:04:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Best greens in north london</headline>
    <id type="integer">1</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:06:12Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Steve the Duffer</author>
    <body>Played this course a couple of times last year and it's like 2 different courses if the wind is blowing. Great holes on the top of the hill in among the gorse and potholes - which is like proper links. The holes down the bottom of the hill are not so great or picturesque but some are still a worthy challenge. Difficult to get in the club house though because you need a code to get in and I didn't realise the first time and we weren't given it when we arrived at the pro shop.</body>
    <course-id>2244</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:12:00Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great when it's not windy</headline>
    <id type="integer">2</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:16:17Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">2</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Steve the Duffer</author>
    <body>If you like hills then get yourself to Waterhall. It is up and down all day and to be honest it gets away with it because there are some great holes. Like the other courses along the downs it feels a bit like links in some places but overall for a municipal it really is very interesting and in good condition. Would play here again but maybe only because of the value for money - we payed only &#195;?&#194;&#163;11 each during off peak a couple of years ago.</body>
    <course-id>177</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:16:03Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">2</facilities-rating>
    <headline>This is a must if you like hills!</headline>
    <id type="integer">3</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:16:19Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Henry Alliss</author>
    <body>Old Thorns Golf and Country Club is now under new managment and flourishing for it. 

As a member for some years it is great to see the club finally moving forward in the right direction. 
The facilities are improving daily and with the addition of around 100 extra bedrooms and the new conferencing room the club is going to be one fo the very best in the South.

The course is in fantastic condition for the time of year and if you have not played this course you really are missing out.

</body>
    <course-id>2752</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:41:19Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A round with Alliss</headline>
    <id type="integer">4</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:04Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body></body>
    <course-id>1849</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:43:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>The London Golf Show Medai Day</headline>
    <id type="integer">5</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:07Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Dom</author>
    <body>Fantastic club, fantastic facilities, fantastic staff, would recommend it to anyone.</body>
    <course-id>2587</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:45:26Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Fantastic</headline>
    <id type="integer">6</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:11Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Iain</author>
    <body>Was slightly disappointed immediately after playing as i'd heard a lot of good things about this course, but on reflection it's a nice collection of holes and gave a good test more or less throughout.</body>
    <course-id>773</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:47:31Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Nice little course</headline>
    <id type="integer">7</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:38Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>thoroughly enjoyable round. Great test, good condition and after round surprises in the Kennels</body>
    <course-id>260</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:47:44Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Wood is Good</headline>
    <id type="integer">8</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:40Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Henry</author>
    <body>I recently played at the Oxfordshire Golf Club for the first time. I could not have been more impressed with the facilities, staff, and course. 
I had heard many a tale about the adverse weather conditions at the course but to my delight we had about as perfect a day as possible. 
This however, did not help to improve my golfing abilities and I soon found out how difficult the course really is. 
Finding the water on no less than four occasions I would strongly advise anyone wanting to play this great course to bring plenty of balls!</body>
    <course-id>1849</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:48:17Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Watery Grave</headline>
    <id type="integer">9</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:42Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Iain</author>
    <body>Thought this was great value for money and really enjoyed my round.</body>
    <course-id>515</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:49:02Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Very impressed</headline>
    <id type="integer">10</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:46Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>The Rover</author>
    <body>What a splendid links on the glorious south-coast. Will definitely return </body>
    <course-id>504</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:49:39Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Plain Sailing at Hayling</headline>
    <id type="integer">11</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:45Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James</author>
    <body>What a course! If you have not been to this fantastic open qualifying venue you are missing out. 
With two completely different nine's the course is one of the prettiest in the county. 
With newly created short game areas and practice facilities this course has everything a serious golfer would want. 
</body>
    <course-id>523</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:52:24Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Surrey Beauty</headline>
    <id type="integer">12</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:57Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Tiger Thomas</author>
    <body>Played here with a mate who lives locally. Found it quite tough as a high handicapper but I really enjoyed it.
I had a nightmare on one hole - the 16th I think - which was a charity hole. A par 3, if you miss the green you've had it. I missed the green. Food's good too but a bit pricey.</body>
    <course-id>2752</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:53:29Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Tough but enjoyable</headline>
    <id type="integer">13</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:55Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Jon</author>
    <body>Great course, fantastic practice facilities and very friendly staff. 
A typical Surrey course and one not for the light hearted. 

Thoroughly recommended. 
</body>
    <course-id>1060</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:55:06Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Happy at Hankley</headline>
    <id type="integer">14</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T10:57:01Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Simon Briggs</author>
    <body>Lovely club, the oldest in Herts. Just what I expected with intersting and quirky holes, definately a thinkers golf course.
Give the Sunday lunch a try too you will not be dissapointed.</body>
    <course-id>213</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T19:11:40Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>The Ace of Herts</headline>
    <id type="integer">15</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:47Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Simon Briggs</author>
    <body>I recently stayed in this hotel. The rooms were not bad and the food was pretty good too. However, the one thing that stood out was the golf course. It was in great condition for the time of year and a thoughly delightful surprise</body>
    <course-id>2071</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T19:14:35Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Dunston not bad at hall</headline>
    <id type="integer">16</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:49Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Iain Tramley</author>
    <body>Simply the best course in the area. Without question one of the best courses I have ever played. A must play course</body>
    <course-id>2687</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-02-29T19:18:00Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Outstanding</headline>
    <id type="integer">17</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:51Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Vicky H</author>
    <body>A really stunning example of a great British Links golf course. 
A test worthy of the very best golfers. Make sure to pop into the pro shop and ask for some much needed advice otherwise you could end up on the beach!
</body>
    <course-id>331</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-01T05:26:45Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A Very Royal Affair</headline>
    <id type="integer">18</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:54Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Leigh</author>
    <body>A gloriously picturesque course with a distinguished history.  With the likes of Peter and Percy Alliss once gracing the pro-shop the club is not short of golfing memorabilia, just head to Alliss bar to see for yourself. Or visit the club for their annual Alliss-Merlo charity event. 
Well worth a visit, and a grand day out. </body>
    <course-id>428</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-01T05:51:23Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Southern Delight</headline>
    <id type="integer">19</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:56Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Great course, great first hole, great big wind!! </body>
    <course-id>1266</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T01:04:36Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Wonderful and windy</headline>
    <id type="integer">20</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T03:59:58Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Great course, great first hole, great big wind!! </body>
    <course-id>1266</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T01:04:51Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Wonderful and windy</headline>
    <id type="integer">21</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T04:00:00Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Shortish and very playable. Great chance to break your handicap. Greens in great condition. Watch out for the Winchester boys early every Saturday monring - sharks!!</body>
    <course-id>1140</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T01:06:15Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Bullseye</headline>
    <id type="integer">22</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-03T04:00:03Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Davey</author>
    <body>This is a great little 9 nine hole on the downs above Brighton. The course plays very differently from the second lot of tees so it feels like an 18 hole course. Great hole down the steep hill which can be anything from a wedge to a 5 iron depending on the wind. </body>
    <course-id>174</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-04T16:21:25Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">2</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great little 9 hole</headline>
    <id type="integer">24</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-04T16:21:45Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>JT</author>
    <body>Liphook is a classic course. The clubhouse and facilities are understated and unassuming but none of that matters - it is the golf which is worth the &#195;?&#194;&#163;25 green fee.  It starts with a par-3 (unusual) and provides an excellent test over the first four which can either set you up for a great round or put an end to your ambitions.

The par 4 ninth is a good challenge, followed by a beautiful flush of holes through 10-14.

The greens are superb (for February when we played) and the drainage has obviously been well invested in.

Liphook GC does not do fuss and glitz - it just presents an excellent golf course which is a challenge and a pleasure at every turn.</body>
    <course-id>641</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-07T04:15:43Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>No fuss, just a classic golf course</headline>
    <id type="integer">25</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-07T04:25:10Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Peter G</author>
    <body>Played this course last year in great sunshine and no wind - which is unusual for golf up here. Course was in decent condition and had some interesting holes but it is very tight. Lot's of the holes and tright and tree lined and have ditches running up the length of the fairway. It is not a course for booming wayward drives around so you have to think a bit to get round. Tough test. Great facilities though because it is a modern building with Gym and sports facilities.</body>
    <course-id>743</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-07T04:20:30Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Stay straight or else</headline>
    <id type="integer">26</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-07T04:20:55Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>I played her last week it was a great course, although a little wet in places.
Well worth a visit if you are in the area. </body>
    <course-id>1828</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T07:07:46Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Wet and windy at Wildwood</headline>
    <id type="integer">27</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T10:35:33Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Bill Hopkins</author>
    <body>This course has more than 100 bunkers, so make sure to avoid them if you are going to stay anywhere near par. 

It has all the facilities you expect of a club of this stature and does not dissapoint. 

Their sister course Dale Hill is only just down the road and well worth a visit if you are there for the weekend.</body>
    <course-id>1743</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T07:13:49Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Bunker heaven</headline>
    <id type="integer">28</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T10:35:49Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Mike Beard</author>
    <body>The Club has a beautiful setting on West side of the Test Valley.It is a testing 18-holer with several tricky obstacles.Clubhouse is nice and food is reasonable.</body>
    <course-id>1851</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T10:58:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Beautiful but tricky</headline>
    <id type="integer">29</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T10:58:49Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>A great course which I really enjoyed playing be sure to pack plenty of balls. </body>
    <course-id>331</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T11:37:18Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Fantastic</headline>
    <id type="integer">30</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-12T04:42:08Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Tom James</author>
    <body>The resort has two courses Riva dei Tessali and Metaponto, although this Riva dei Tessali is by far the best one. The area is still very undiscovered and wonderfully quiet and relaxing.

Both courses also have the added benefit of freshly picked oranges on every tee.
The only let down was the accommodation which could do with a facelift; I would recommend taking one of the villas as these were better than the main hotel. 

With a private beach and traditional southern local food - try the home made mozzarella it&#195;&#162;&#226;?&#172;&#226;?&#162;s amazing - the resort it a fantastic weekend getaway in a region on Italy that is still much undiscovered.

Well worth a vist.

 



</body>
    <course-id>3908</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-10T12:15:26Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Orange Heaven</headline>
    <id type="integer">31</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-12T04:42:22Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Caroline Jones</author>
    <body>One of the nicest courses I have ever played. Not that long but the scenery was amazing.
Make sure to stay for lunch and have a swinley - ask in the bar</body>
    <course-id>40</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-12T16:05:05Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>The Swinley</headline>
    <id type="integer">32</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:15:36Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Rob Kirkland</author>
    <body>Definitely one of my favourites with superb greens. Very good value for money Twi-light golf deal is great. Iam always made to feel very welcome.</body>
    <course-id>641</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-12T16:14:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great Course/Value</headline>
    <id type="integer">33</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:15:53Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Pete R</author>
    <body>What a magnificent course. Some great driving holes and one of the beest par 3s in the land. And if this is not the best clubhouse in the world I'll eat my trousers!
</body>
    <course-id>260</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-14T11:58:59Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Goodwood good for woods</headline>
    <id type="integer">34</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:16:02Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Pete R</author>
    <body>This has to be one of the best courses in England. From the first tee shot to the last the course is a joy. Always in magnificent condition, Chart Hills is a must play for any serious golfer.</body>
    <course-id>1743</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-14T12:02:27Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>My favourite</headline>
    <id type="integer">35</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:16:08Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>The Rover</author>
    <body>Oitavos is a fantastic experience. Set on beautiful natural terrain weaving through dunes and sea pines, it provides a fantastic test of golf, even toughter when the wind blows.
Condition was excellent and many memorable holes including some great par 3's. Clubhouse experience excellent.
If you are travelling to Lisbon you must play here!</body>
    <course-id>5206</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:28:14Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Lisbon's Luxury Links</headline>
    <id type="integer">36</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:40:16Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>The Rover</author>
    <body>Wow - a real rollercoaster of a golf course with thrills a-plenty!

Great location in the lap of the Sintra mountains and carved in parts through ancient eucalyptus forest. Some long walks between green and tee so buggy advised to keep mind firmly fixed on this outstanding golf course.</body>
    <course-id>4005</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:31:47Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>White Knuckle Golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">37</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T04:40:21Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>David Connor</author>
    <body>A testing but rewarding course that is well worth a look for anyone playing golf in the Edinburgh area.
A superb layout keeps each hole varied and ensures an array of different shots are required.
Although there are few trees to speak of, keeping it on the fairway is a must as vicious rough will tangle your ball or swallow it altogether.
The star hole is the 15th - a 90 degrees dogleg right, which tempts you to cut the corner but if you come up short you're out of bounds.
Trying to go straight down the middle is no easy task with an avenue of pine trees to feed it through first of all. 
One to avoid following a downpour as the course doesn't drain particularly well but in good conditions this is as good a day out as any in the area.
</body>
    <course-id>2025</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T07:29:26Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Tame the rough</headline>
    <id type="integer">38</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-17T07:31:19Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>A great course. Only played there once but i thoughouly enjoyed the round. 
although i did find the turn off for the course a little hard to find at first. 
Well worth a visit </body>
    <course-id>2485</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-26T12:07:19Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Hacking at Hampton</headline>
    <id type="integer">39</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-27T12:11:45Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>A great course. Only played there once but i thoughouly enjoyed the round. 
although i did find the turn off for the course a little hard to find at first. 
Well worth a visit </body>
    <course-id>2485</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-26T12:07:39Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Hacking at Hampton</headline>
    <id type="integer">40</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-07T16:47:32Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>What can you say about this great golf club? Simply breathtaking and I must confess I prefer it to its rival and superior neighbour Wentworth.
Plus the half way hut has to be the best in the world! Well worth going just for a half time snack!
If you get the chance definitely go see this course you won&#195;&#162;&#226;?&#172;&#226;?&#162;t regret the cost when you&#195;&#162;&#226;?&#172;&#226;?&#162;re out there this summer.
</body>
    <course-id>2303</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-26T12:15:26Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Simply Class</headline>
    <id type="integer">41</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-27T12:12:39Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Charlie Andrews</author>
    <body>Had a great days golf here on Sunday. The course was in good shape and we enjoyed a decent pint after the game. Would play here again.</body>
    <course-id>213</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-31T03:52:19Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Bushey Hall</headline>
    <id type="integer">42</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-03-31T03:52:37Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>The Rover</author>
    <body>Prevailing conditions: Sunshine, blue skies, a breath of wind, sunshine, blue skies...

...what a cracking location for a golf course, set high above the Med on two plateaux with breathtaking views. An interesting mix of holes with the carry from back tee on the 3rd requiring no shortage of skill and a Desperate Dan breakfast to find the fairway.
Other highlights include the par 3 7th, played across a gorge to a semi-island green and the 8th is equally majestic with the cobalt blue Med as an impressive backdrop. Back nine has no shortage of thrills including a great finishing hole.

A very enjoyable golf course with great clubhouse and facilities.
</body>
    <course-id>4661</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-31T04:01:33Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Holiday Golf as it should be</headline>
    <id type="integer">43</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T05:01:32Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Dave Roberts</author>
    <body>This is a great course especially since the new bunkers and tees have been put in over the last 5 years. Some great signature holes like the 14th, bunkers that make you think your way round and some really tough par 3's to hit. All in all a very nice course.</body>
    <course-id>1856</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-03-31T14:49:19Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great course</headline>
    <id type="integer">44</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T05:01:43Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>Played here last summer. What a great course. Will definatley be going back this summer. 
Make sure to go out when the wind is really howling, what an experience seeing the surf whip off the cliffs on the front nine. A must play course. </body>
    <course-id>2687</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T09:41:01Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Windy Gem</headline>
    <id type="integer">45</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:00Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Playing the course as a junior member, I always remember Seedy Mill to offer a good mix of eagle opportunities and longer tougher par 4s, which complement each other to produce a pretty even round, each week steadily working on my handicap. The 9th is a great hole, particualrily when negotiating the aproach into the shallow green protected short and long by water. </body>
    <course-id>1282</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T09:43:15Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great club to establish a handicap</headline>
    <id type="integer">46</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:03Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Aston Wood is a relatively flat golf course so the wind can considerably influence a game. Standing at the highest point is the first tee, which is an intimidating first shot, particualrily since the introduction of the lake on the left of the fairway. The 3rd is a great strategic hole, which sets the trend for how you should play the rest of your round. This course is a good test of golf, although the green can be sometimes poor.   </body>
    <course-id>2238</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T11:19:54Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Good strategic test</headline>
    <id type="integer">47</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:08Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">2</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>I played both courses during a weekend away at Breadsall and really enjoyed two very different tests of golf. Playing the Moorland first, it 'does exactly what it says on the tin', offering an enjoyable open moorland test. The Priory has so many distint memorable holes, you have to play it more than once to really appreciate what it has to offer, (although make sure you take your trolly). The hotel has excellent facilities complementing a great golfing weekend. </body>
    <course-id>755</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-01T11:35:32Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A great weekend of golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">48</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:11Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>I have played Baden every summer for the last three years and always enjoy the contrast of a parkland by the sea. The course is tight in places and water is in play on many holes. The 18th is a hard uphill final climb, but has been the decider on all three of our match play games. Good course and well worth a visit if you are in Brittany. </body>
    <course-id>3259</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T05:46:10Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great mix of links and parkland</headline>
    <id type="integer">49</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:16Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Being the first course played on our summer golf holiday to France, it was nice to be eased into the courses Brittany has to offer. This course is technically not too difficult, but does require accuracy as most of the holes are tree lined, although sparse. The 18th stands out, as the green can be reached in two offering an excellent risk-reward hole (although for me the reward has never paid off).</body>
    <course-id>3207</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T06:02:09Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">2</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Good start to a week in Brittany</headline>
    <id type="integer">50</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:20Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>I played this course for the first time 3 years ago, leaving it as our final game as the highlight of the holiday. The course is technically excellent, but we were let down by the quality. I have visited again and conditions have vastly improved giving an overall great round of golf. Many of the holes are tight with slight doglegs requiring accuracy off the tee. A great match play course, which was undecided until the 17th. </body>
    <course-id>3215</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T06:12:14Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A great match play course</headline>
    <id type="integer">51</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:23Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Ploemer is one of the courses linked to Formule golf, like many of the courses on the west coast of Brittany, who offer great value for money when playing a week's golf. I played this course on probably the worst day of summer 06, with very strong winds and rain, but it made the game a great experince. The holes out on the coast have exceptional views, particularily the par three 11th , which I never get right with the distracting sea views. Earlier holes have fairways and greens surrounded by water, making this course a tough challenge even for single figure handicappers. </body>
    <course-id>3238</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T07:12:58Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A must play for those who love links golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">52</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:27Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Steve B</author>
    <body>Cowdray Park has undergone some pretty big changes off the course in the past five years or so but the course remains a classic West Sussex challenge.

It is not for the fair-weather golfer and is hard work (one of the few courses I have played where it's easier without a trolley!) to walk especially if the wind blows.  That said, it has a really enjoyable mix of tough par 4's and par 3's that can reward your card if you concentrate.

Well work the effort, this is a classic golf course with amazing views of the South Downs looking down over the Cowdray Estate.</body>
    <course-id>739</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T09:13:04Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Amazing views and challenging golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">53</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-02T12:30:30Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>I Ramsay</author>
    <body>have played this short (to some) 9 hole course a few times and just like it because it is not plan. Elevated tees, elevated holes, unseen holes form tees, water and on my lack of knowledge and experience greens are fast and resonable good condition. The owner likes to keep a level of etiquette but not snobbery!.</body>
    <course-id>1253</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-03T11:18:18Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Its different!.</headline>
    <id type="integer">54</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-06T12:13:17Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>scott mcfee</author>
    <body>Don`t be put off by the fact this is only a nine holer? It offers a real challenge, with some great risk and reward holes. The course is quite short, but the small greens make it a great test of golf.</body>
    <course-id>1478</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-03T14:00:42Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>No pitch and putt!!</headline>
    <id type="integer">55</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-06T12:13:23Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body></body>
    <course-id>100</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-03T14:41:28Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline></headline>
    <id type="integer">56</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-06T12:13:29Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>clint walker</author>
    <body>Every thing about brid links is screams class , as you drive down the long road that runs beween the 18 and 9 hole coures towards the club house you get your first feeling that this is going to be good... the club house is massive and these about 15 golf buggies outside the pro shop(seperate from club house). the driveing range has loads of bays some of which have electric ball feeder things( dont know what you call them)as i sliced ball after ball i decided the 250 yard marker was safe.. anyway on with the golf , the first hole has a pond right in the middle of the fairway around 150 yards so those first drives better not be short and the third is a par 5 with two ponds and a stream to battle with (more water on the 9th and 18th ) . some of the course is hilly but its mostly flat , the back nine takes you out onto the coast line and is the hard nine.. with a mix of water , trees and rough which only gets cut every few years due to wildlife( i think) the test is a stiff one , but i love it..that was my first time at brid links , i am now a member</body>
    <course-id>2049</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-03T16:26:50Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Bridlington Links .. A must try course</headline>
    <id type="integer">57</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-06T12:13:41Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Ian</author>
    <body>Leave your monster driver at home for a change and come and play golf. Position and accuracy are the keys to a good round here. Bunkers are not needed as the course is protects itself with heather and gullies which are punishment enough if you stray from the neat and tidy fairways on the way to the small and teasing but true greens. The 4th is one of the toughest par 3's around especially into the wind. Don't be fooled by the yardage. It's a tough little course which looks after itself well unless you bring your straight game! It's a beauty. </body>
    <course-id>2674</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-04T15:04:16Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A true little gem</headline>
    <id type="integer">58</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-06T12:13:47Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Great course and facilities. Well worth a trip.
</body>
    <course-id>520</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-07T09:05:05Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Fantastic</headline>
    <id type="integer">59</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-07T16:47:19Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Jones</author>
    <body>What a course. Definaltely a contended with Hindhead as THE course of the area. Heather and pine and lots of it. Bring you A game your going to need it on this great course. </body>
    <course-id>1060</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-16T05:47:59Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Surrey Delight</headline>
    <id type="integer">60</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-17T04:06:59Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>The Rover</author>
    <body>What a stunning golf course. Having visited Mallorca several times in recent years I can vouch for the fact that the quality of golf on the island is definitely on the up. I played Son Gual last month and it has raised the bar again - by some considerable margin.
The quality of the course and set up at Son Gual will ensure that it won't be long before everyone who values an exquisite golfing experience will be knocking on its door for a piece of the action.
A must-play Mediterranean star! </body>
    <course-id>5130</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-17T03:08:45Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A drop of Mallorca's finest</headline>
    <id type="integer">61</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-17T04:07:02Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Pete R</author>
    <body>This course is about as good as it gets - if you like playing when you have to guess where the fairway is. Played with the magnificent Seven's and enjoyed a great links course.</body>
    <course-id>200</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T11:20:44Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Seven out of seven</headline>
    <id type="integer">62</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T17:20:25Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>James Stephens</author>
    <body>Great and testing golf course but not one when the wind blows believe me, which it did today! The first four holes can make or break your round but you come off feeling you've played a real test of golf.</body>
    <course-id>1140</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T13:18:57Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Damn hard when the wind blows!</headline>
    <id type="integer">63</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T17:20:37Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Thomas Edgington</author>
    <body>Not a classic or a mature golf course. My brother and I have just started so it was great to learn at and we even had some pars today!</body>
    <course-id>2443</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">2</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T13:20:50Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">2</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A good place to start</headline>
    <id type="integer">64</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-18T17:20:43Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>A. Seago</author>
    <body>Played this course June 2007 just after the French open was played here. The course was in great condition and a real challenge to most of the 30 of us who went. Although it was raining to start I think we all enjoyed ourselves, particularly as we all booked buggies, its very hilly so highly recommended.</body>
    <course-id>3318</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T07:15:13Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great course</headline>
    <id type="integer">65</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T09:19:26Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>A. Seago</author>
    <body>Played this course with a hangover which really didnt help. If the wind is blowing, as when we played, this is a tough course. Take plenty of balls with you, I play off 9 and lost 3. Theres a par three here about 170yds with nowhere but the green to land, its a pig! Personaly I wont be rushing back but Im glad I played it. You have been warned!</body>
    <course-id>3315</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T07:20:43Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Beware the wind</headline>
    <id type="integer">66</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T09:19:31Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>A.Seago</author>
    <body>Ive played here twice and like the course very much, though last time they had altered it to take in some new holes still very good. My main memories, particularly of the first time I played it were the speed of the greens, like lightning, and unfortunately both times how unhelpful the staff were. Buggies booked but none available when we get there, food ordered, wait nearly an hour for it. Maybe its because we are English! We wont be going again</body>
    <course-id>3288</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T07:28:14Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Shame about the staff</headline>
    <id type="integer">67</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">2</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T09:19:39Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">1</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>A. Seago</author>
    <body>Excellent condition, lovely greens and one of the best par 3,s in Essex, the 14th. Straight off the tee a must</body>
    <course-id>1339</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T07:47:08Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Fine parkland course</headline>
    <id type="integer">68</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-21T09:19:48Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Tractor Boy Pete</author>
    <body>This is a real hidden gem, a great parkland course with some really challenging holes, in great condition and with a very friendly pro shop and bar area which served great sandwiches and refreshments after the round.</body>
    <course-id>515</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-23T02:49:49Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Great Course</headline>
    <id type="integer">69</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-04-23T15:21:12Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>fgl.devries@planet.nl</author>
    <body>

Just a few kilometers from Chateauroux, a very nice course, on the old
terrain off the Castle. If you can, play the Course, it's not too difficult untill you arrive on the perfect and very fast Greens.The Course is very attractive and is perfectly situated in the landscape.


</body>
    <course-id>3346</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-04-30T19:09:21Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Let's renovate the Castle</headline>
    <id type="integer">70</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-05-01T16:10:10Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>scotgolf</author>
    <body>GREAT QUIRKY COURSE WITH HIDDEN GREENS BT BEWARE OF SOME BLIND TEE SHOTS!! FANTASTIC PRO SHOP WITH GREAT STOCK AND FANTASTIC SERVICE AND PRICES TO MATCH. GOOD FOOD AND A LOVELY WELCOME FROM THE CLUBHOUSE STAFF.
THIS COURSE IS WELL WORTH A VISIT AND WILL ALWAYS MAKE YOU WANT YOU TO COME BACK FOR MORE.</body>
    <course-id>206</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-05-02T13:26:27Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>WELL WORTH A VISIT</headline>
    <id type="integer">71</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-05-06T10:12:30Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>scotgolf</author>
    <body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body>
    <course-id>2744</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-05-06T12:16:53Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>FAST TRICKY GREENS</headline>
    <id type="integer">72</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-05-07T10:04:18Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>THIS COURSE IS A FANTASTIC ONE, THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET IT.</body>
    <course-id>4135</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-05-08T16:18:38Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>FANTASTIC</headline>
    <id type="integer">73</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-05-12T11:55:02Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Tiger Thomas</author>
    <body>What a course! Took a while to get there but boy was it worth it. Be prepared to lose a few balls as it is situated right on the side of the mountain and if you go a few yards off line you will never see your ball again!

Great course and one highly recomended for a fun round of golf. </body>
    <course-id>4125</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-05-28T12:14:37Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline></headline>
    <id type="integer">74</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-05-28T14:30:50Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>mike lee</author>
    <body>I think fairbourne is a very challanging par 3 course, some of its short holes are also the hardest to some, due to their short lenght its difficult to control the ball, like holes 5 and 8 for example. It also has some rather challenging tees like the whites, with its par 4 255 yarder which is testing for the best of golfers and requires a good straight shot to reach the flag.There is also a weekly competition at the club every saturday where you will play against your handicap and have a fun round with some friendly people,
The course is overall good and challenging, so grab your clubs and come to sunny fairbourne for a round.</body>
    <course-id>2205</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-06-01T00:48:05Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>An enjoyable round of golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">75</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-06-02T14:25:56Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Keith Clegg</author>
    <body>I played in the seniors open 4/6/08 and must say that this is by far the most physically demanding course I have ever played, there are some very long par 4s over many ravines, and when you weren't hitting over ravines you seemed to always be walking up hill, playing here made walking up Snowdon easy, that said the fairways (when you found them) and the greens were in very order. Yes I am glad I played there, and no I won't be going back. It also should be said that the members made you very welcome and the food was excellent.</body>
    <course-id>722</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-06-07T15:19:45Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Hard going</headline>
    <id type="integer">77</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">2</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-06-09T14:59:39Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Bill Smith</author>
    <body>just been back to Bushey - have to say that the course is in much better shape than last time I played. </body>
    <course-id>1700</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-06-25T17:55:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Good Golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">79</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-06-25T17:56:37Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Richard</author>
    <body>This is an excellent and quite taxing test of golf! Not the longest course in the world, but one that requires most -if not all- of a golfers shot repertoire.
A stunningly beautiful parkland course set at the foot of the splendous Ochil Hills, the course gives a feel of playing in Switzerland or Austria rather than Central Scotland. Its location is perfect for St Andrews (40 mins) and Gleneagles (20 mins). The SSS is 67 by the way, not 66 as described.
Well worth a visit!!!! </body>
    <course-id>1061</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-07-22T10:09:21Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Tillicoultry GC</headline>
    <id type="integer">80</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-07-22T11:00:20Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>John </author>
    <body>I played there last week at 12:00 pm on a Tuesday, and found that the course was in good nick and better still there was few people on it.

Its a great course to get you back in to the swing of things. Plus it took 3.5 hours to play a round.

Well worth it!</body>
    <course-id>1309</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-08-09T11:18:18Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Green fee's during the week are &#163;20.00</headline>
    <id type="integer">81</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-08-11T08:18:21Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Steve Brine</author>
    <body>Played here on Friday afternoon on the way to a nearby wedding and it makes marriage look easy.  Don't get me wrong, the course does not look tough but it is a real test of golf.  The front nine is long and challenging but the back nine steps it up some more and constantly demands long, straight powerful drives to make the fairway.

This is not golf for the beginner but it is an excellent test and well worth a visit.  The 'Road Hole' 17th is a strange - and some could argue dangerous layout - but is clearly the signature hole and good fun to play.  I even had a par-3 at this one!

Customer service and friendliness to guests was not great but golf was spot on.</body>
    <course-id>1342</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-08-11T08:11:10Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Boy this is tough!</headline>
    <id type="integer">82</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-08-11T08:18:38Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">2</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Alan Michael</author>
    <body>St Thomas's Priory may have had its share of hard times but that is firmly in the past. The course looks and plays great and the new clubhouse bar has everything you need. Favourite holes were the 2nd, a short par 3,playing down into a secluded part of the course, the 10th that has the green appearing majestically in the distance over the brow of the hill and the 18th, driving across the lakes, a real mind bender.

A very enjoyable round, challenging and rewarding when you get it right.</body>
    <course-id>2658</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-08-14T08:13:17Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A great course to watch for the future</headline>
    <id type="integer">83</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-08-14T16:45:44Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Lee Adams</author>
    <body>If your a tree lover you'll love this course,all fairways are surrounded by plenty of trees of all desciption.I've found this course great for beginners as there are very few hazards.There is a small water hazard at the 1st hole and a pond at the 11th.Apart from these hazards there is nothing for the beginner/average golfer to fear.I've played this course a number of times and have beating my previous score everytime.On my 1st visit i was surprised how forgiving the course can be,which i was very happy with as i was having a nightmare.I would recommend this course for any budding golfer who might be wary of playing on a course for the first time. </body>
    <course-id>539</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-08-22T19:43:51Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">2</facilities-rating>
    <headline>A great beginners course</headline>
    <id type="integer">84</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">3</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-09-01T22:43:39Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>the krumester</author>
    <body>i was extremely lucky to play muirfield on 5th august this year. What can i say....this is one fantastic test of golf.you will need to play every shot and use every club you have in your bag.the condition of the course was great (but what would you expect!!). the thing that sticks in my mind was the bunkering, it is brilliant.Standing on the 4th, i couldnt see any of the 6 bunkers that surronded this superb par 3, and this is from an slightly elevated tee.I play off 6, when i played, it was 161 yards and i flushed a 4 iron and was still short. if you get the chance grab it with both hands and don't let go.</body>
    <course-id>482</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-09-10T14:09:18Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>muirfield</headline>
    <id type="integer">85</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-09-15T10:39:05Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Dave</author>
    <body>Many people who hear about Harrogate Golf Club automatically assume they will shoot low scores. This however rarely happens. 

The course is over 100 years old and the trees around the course have all grown up. The fairways are tight and if you leak out into the rough you can struggle to make par.

The greens are very tricky and will test golfers of any standard. 

You can get confidence up on the front 9 and possible first 12 holes but be prepared for the last 6 holes. 

13th is stroke index 1 and a good tee shot is vital. 

14th is a par 3 of around 167 yards from white tee's and the green is surrounded by bunkers

15th is a slight dog leg all up hill just over 400 yards and usually into wind

16th is another long 430 yard par 4, into wind and up hill. 

17th comes back down hill and at 386 yards you may think is quite easy but a bad tee shot will see you walk off the 3 tiered green with a bogey.

18th is again 400 yards plus, up hill and usually into wind with out of bounds down the right and trees down the left. 

Harrogate golf course is a test for any golfer and you'll have a very enjoyable day if you play there</body>
    <course-id>2340</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-10-28T15:24:37Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Tight and Unforgiving</headline>
    <id type="integer">86</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-10-29T08:22:10Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Nick Page</author>
    <body>A very different type of course, heatland without the gorse, laid out amongst fells - how golf courses should and used to be.  Superb views, fairly easy rough, but some real challenging holes (including the par 3 in a bowl). 
  Very small greens which don&#8217;t necessarily look the part (although in fairness they were hollow tined at the time we visited) but ran true and quick (even after a deluge of rain). 
  All in all a real gem in the area, and one to be played (but if you&#8217;re frightened of horses, don&#8217;t as they roam freely, which just adds to the enjoyment).  
  Very friendly reception in bar and shop.

  A must to visit if you are in the area</body>
    <course-id>2724</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-10-30T15:20:50Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>"A peach in Appleby"</headline>
    <id type="integer">87</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-12-31T15:30:28Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Nick Page</author>
    <body>A very different type of course, heatland without the gorse, laid out amongst fells - how golf courses should and used to be.  Superb views, fairly easy rough, but some real challenging holes (including the par 3 in a bowl). 
  Very small greens which don&#8217;t necessarily look the part (although in fairness they were hollow tined at the time we visited) but ran true and quick (even after a deluge of rain). 
  All in all a real gem in the area, and one to be played (but if you&#8217;re frightened of horses, don&#8217;t as they roam freely, which just adds to the enjoyment).  
  Very friendly reception in bar and shop.

  A must to visit if you are in the area</body>
    <course-id>2724</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-10-30T15:21:23Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>"A peach in Appleby"</headline>
    <id type="integer">88</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-11-03T17:10:11Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Keith Duncan</author>
    <body>"With three mountains surrounding as a back drop and the coastline in front, Penmaenmawr Golf Course is as challenging in golf as it is stimulating in scenic beauty."

Taken from the club website and very true. This 9 hole 18 tees)course is on the lower side of a large hill and has the original stone walls running through it from the days it was used as farm fields. The course is fairly forgiving as there is not  that much rough but club selection is important as there are no flat holes. They are either holes to be played down to or up to and most greens are elevated so you cannot run the ball onto the green.

All in all the course is in excellent condition and despite the weather and the fact of having to walk up and down the slopes is good to play. Definitely worth playing if you are in the area and the hospitality at the 19th will make you feel really welcome.</body>
    <course-id>2649</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2008-11-27T12:36:25Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>North Wales best Kept secret!!</headline>
    <id type="integer">89</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2008-12-01T10:26:53Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>colin</author>
    <body>It's not the longest course in the world - plans are afoot to increase the length, which will take it just above 6,000 yards. But don't be fooled - this is a course that places more emphasis on where you hit the ball, not how far you can smash it. Hit it too far offline and you're in water, in the gorse, over the gfence and in the top-secret Special Boat Service HQ (yes, honestly!) - and will mean reloading. The club hosted its first pro-am for a generation last year, and the best score the pros managed was a three-under 67 - and the famous Solent breeze was just a timid whimper that day. It's a good test and the greens are beautiful. It's the south coast's best-kept secret.</body>
    <course-id>469</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-01-14T17:19:05Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">3</facilities-rating>
    <headline>It's a toughie!</headline>
    <id type="integer">90</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-01-16T16:44:17Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Owen Barnes</author>
    <body>A wonderful day's golf. Not a true Links course such as Royal Liverpool, but a very fine mixture of interesting holes to test anyone without being too difficult to spoil your day if you are a higher handicapper like myself. Considering the quality of the course and club house I thought the green fees were excellent value.No rip-offs here.One of the most enjoyable days golfing I have ever had. Would definitely recomend and look forward to a return visit. Not too hilly, reasonably flat, but I did use a Buggy which on reflection was worth while as I am a Senior.  </body>
    <course-id>2887</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-10T17:56:32Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Royal Zoute</headline>
    <id type="integer">91</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-11T11:04:01Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Owen Barnes</author>
    <body>Great course, not too daunting even for a Senior with a higher handicap like myself. Enjoyable day, rather too crowded, buggy was useful and would recomend even though the course is not hilly. Good day's golfing. Would like to go back again.</body>
    <course-id>3315</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-10T18:05:59Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Le Touquet, La Mere</headline>
    <id type="integer">92</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-11T11:04:05Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">3</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Owen Barnes</author>
    <body>A very apt name for this course. Condition was only reasonable thing. Organisation and Tee times was rubbish. No course Marshals about so Continental Golfers playing off 36+ never waved you through. Hold ups all the time, walked off after 8 holes (three hours) and demanded my money back. Only managed to reclaim the Buggy fee.Club House looked atractive but never went inside.Just wanted to get the hell out of the place. </body>
    <course-id>4448</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-10T18:14:37Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">1</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Belek,  Tat.</headline>
    <id type="integer">93</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">1</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-11T11:04:10Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">1</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Owen Barnes</author>
    <body>Nice course in excellent condition. Buggy highly recomended. Use a Caddy, as well. It is worth the small cost especially when you hit off the fairway into the Desert. He will take it as a personal offence if he is unable to find your ball. Be prepared for the sprinklers that come on evey 15 minutes. Quite a suprise the first couple of times. You just stop for a few minutes. Lovely Club house. Expect Tourist prices but who cares when on holiday.Would go back again but there are so many other courses to play in Belek first. </body>
    <course-id>4449</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-10T18:23:37Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Nobillis</headline>
    <id type="integer">94</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-11T11:04:14Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Owen Barnes,  Watford</author>
    <body>Simply the best and most enjoyable course I have ever played. Thankyou for a great day. I will be back.</body>
    <course-id>2546</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-10T19:36:16Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Royal St. Davids</headline>
    <id type="integer">95</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-11T11:04:20Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>J D</author>
    <body>Hi JD here from USA 
   I had a though that I wanted to share with you about this green zone course in Narantie, Finland. This course is in both Finland and Sweden.
2 countries
2 cities
2 time zones
 The green on the 6th hole is half in Finland and half in Sweden. You could tee off in Sweden get a hole in one in Finland and the shot would take over and hour due to the one hour time difference.One day on this course lasts from May 22 until July 21 giving many midnight rounds of golf. Just think you can play all day all night. If you tee of for example on no 18 on June 20 at 11:30 pm in Sweden you would finish the hole sometime shortly after 12:30 am in Finland the next day !! But the kicker is if you tee of on no3 in Finland on June 21st at 12:10 am you would finish the hole in Sweden sometime after 11:10 pm on June 20 THE DAY BEFORE!!! You change time zones 4 times in one round this has to be time travel while golfing.</body>
    <course-id>3006</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-02-18T01:56:52Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Time Traveling Golfers</headline>
    <id type="integer">96</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-02-18T16:15:33Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Ray Douglas</author>
    <body>The best day out we have had for a long time. The course is excellent for a day out. Parkland set in trees with greens which were in perfect condition. It may be short but no one will murder this course. What a welcome in the Clubhouse, cheap drinks and a choice of meals to suite all tastes. The staff and Members were also very friendly. I would reccomend this golf club to all players no matter what handicap.</body>
    <course-id>885</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-03-26T18:37:14Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>What a Gem!</headline>
    <id type="integer">97</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-04-01T12:06:07Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Steve Myers</author>
    <body>Someone told me this course was a cracker so I booked. When I got there I looked at the card and noticed of the 9 holes 5 of them were par 3`s, was this a fancy chip and putt course? I couldn`t have been more wrong this parkland, tree lined course is absolute quality and a joy to play. As soon as I arrived I noticed the pratice putting green and thought how good it looked, reminded me of Royal Liverpool greens. This course seems to attract respectful golfers who do replace divots and repair pitch marks on the greens as the condition of the course is second to none, you don`t get thet municipal feel about the place with shirtless tattood morons effin and jeffin. There are rakes at every bunker and excellent tee positions the only thing missing is a shed halfway round selling pop and crisps. As I mentioned the greens are superb and the mix of holes albeit short ones are excellent, my 8 year old loves the course. Stroll along listening to the birds watching the rabbits and squirrels play and you can be sure that if your ball is on the fairway you have a nice lie. The rough is not too long and the tee booking systems makes sure there are not too many players on the course at one time. </body>
    <course-id>1</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-06-06T08:10:12Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Short course but so good.....</headline>
    <id type="integer">98</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-06-15T20:33:59Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>David Standing</author>
    <body>A fantastic way to start the week with a 8am tee time in great weather! Generally a good layout with some terrific holes and big changes in elevation. The par 5 16th around the lake is a great hole.</body>
    <course-id>1857</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">3</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-06-25T07:29:22Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Monday at Reigate </headline>
    <id type="integer">99</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-07-09T11:13:41Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Tom Jarvis</author>
    <body>Played the course fro the first time this week. It is a true gem! Like its famous sister Augusta it is located in an unpromising area but the course is fantastic.The greens are superb and there is a lot of variety in the holes. The best is probably 'down the hill' from 7 onwards with a real heartbreaker to finish</body>
    <course-id>1308</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-07-02T06:47:43Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Manchesters mackenzie gem</headline>
    <id type="integer">100</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-07-09T11:13:50Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Mark </author>
    <body>Situated in the heart or Surrey, Hindhead is an excellent example of a heathland course offering great views and even better greens.  With a brilliant new short game practice facility and friendly staff, Hindhead is a great club to visit and will provide a real test to golfers of all standards. </body>
    <course-id>523</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-07-22T13:18:13Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Surreys Finest</headline>
    <id type="integer">101</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-08-07T12:01:23Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>BBB</author>
    <body>I am a 6 handicapper and played Park Wood for the first time today, 3rd August 2009.

WHAT A GEM OF A GOLF COURSE.

If you live in the vicinity or are able to commute to this wonderful parkland golf course then you should treat yourself to a magnificant day's golf.

Green fees and society prices are very reasonable for such quality. Food is also very good and reasonably priced too.</body>
    <course-id>2218</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-08-03T15:00:56Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Mr Brian Cullen</headline>
    <id type="integer">102</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-08-07T12:01:31Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Graham Riley</author>
    <body>this is a good but challenging course with great views</body>
    <course-id>334</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-08-04T19:28:41Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>fun at allestree</headline>
    <id type="integer">103</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-08-07T12:01:36Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Both the Masters course and Open course are in great nick, especially the greens, which are the best I've played anywhere this year. Great value.</body>
    <course-id>1661</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-08-28T16:34:39Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Two super courses</headline>
    <id type="integer">104</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-09-03T14:32:12Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Kev</author>
    <body>Not the longest but certainly a nice course for a couple of days away.Plenty of natural hazards to catch the wayward shot but plenty of opportunities to make birdies.</body>
    <course-id>1670</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-10-10T09:31:00Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>short but tricky</headline>
    <id type="integer">105</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-10-22T21:42:08Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>Kev</author>
    <body>What a challenge and we played it on a fairly calm day.Excellent condition and a true test of links golf.</body>
    <course-id>938</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-10-10T09:35:23Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Paradise for lovers of links golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">106</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-10-22T21:42:12Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author></author>
    <body>Where Golf meets Fell Walking, i.e. very hilly. Interesting course with very true fast greens and sheep. Harder than its length and SSS might suggest, especially in a wind as it's very exposed.</body>
    <course-id>272</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">4</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-10-29T09:48:19Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">4</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Mountain Golf</headline>
    <id type="integer">107</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">4</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-11-16T16:51:20Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">4</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
  <course-review>
    <author>ian cook</author>
    <body>With 2013 Centenary planning well on its way, the beautiful and well-appointed Alister MacKenzie parkland course at Hazel Grove Golf Club in Cheshire, is characterised by several natural water hazards. Add to these the planting of a further 6,500 trees to supplement the existing ones and you can understand why thoughtful course management is required by golfers of all levels.

The course has a number of feature holes each presenting its own individual MacKenzie challenge.

The par 5 third is as testing as any and ranks amongst the best in Cheshire, while the best of the par 3's is arguably the eleventh, both for its degree of difficulty and picturesque layout.

Equally, the eighteenth finishing hole with its MacKenzie tiered green and backdrop of the chalet-style clubhouse ranks with the best on the course.

With so many outstanding holes, it's hard to highlight any one as a 'signature' hole. However, the fifteenth, dominated by a large sweeping lake, which runs along the left hand edge of the fairway, and across the front and down the left of the green, must take the honour. At 285 yards, this par 4 represents the ultimate risk or reward hole. 

From the elevated tee the green always seems within reach with a well struck drive, but your mind is then further concentrated by the out of bounds which runs along the right edge of the fairway. The decision is yours - lay up, or take on the green?
 
Golfers who enjoy and appreciate the challenge of MacKenzie Courses will love the welcome they get at Hazel Grove and we trust they will leave saying "Golf in Cheshire just doesn't get any better than this!" 

To download the special offer vouchers go to http://www.hazelgrovegolfclub.com/special_offers.php </body>
    <course-id>1250</course-id>
    <course-rating type="integer">5</course-rating>
    <created-at type="datetime">2009-11-27T17:25:58Z</created-at>
    <facilities-rating type="integer">5</facilities-rating>
    <headline>Golf in Cheshire doesn't get any better than this!!</headline>
    <id type="integer">108</id>
    <overall-rating type="integer">5</overall-rating>
    <status type="integer">1</status>
    <updated-at type="datetime">2009-12-31T15:30:19Z</updated-at>
    <user-id type="integer" nil="true"></user-id>
    <welcome-rating type="integer">5</welcome-rating>
  </course-review>
</course-reviews>
