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Little Aston GC

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A top 100 course and the highest ranked parkland course in England. Designed in 1908 by 6-time Open Champion Harry Vardon then re-modelled by Harry Colt.

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Another look at the 17th from the air.

From the tee, it's all about setting yourself up for the approach shot, which must be played with total commitment.

Another look at the 17th from the air. From the tee, it's all about setting yourself up for the approach shot, which must be played with total commitment.
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Donald Steel implemented the dramatic 17th green many years ago, and in doing so added a lot more jeopardy to the closing stretch of holes.

Donald Steel implemented the dramatic 17th green many years ago, and in doing so added a lot more jeopardy to the closing stretch of holes.
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Image of Little Aston member Trevor Homer putting out on the 10th at Augusta in the 1974 Masters.

Trevor won the Amateur Championship in 1972 & 74.

Image of Little Aston member Trevor Homer putting out on the 10th at Augusta in the 1974 Masters. Trevor won the Amateur Championship in 1972 & 74.
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Excited to see our putting green come into full bloom in the coming weeks, which always marks the start of the playing season here at the club.

Excited to see our putting green come into full bloom in the coming weeks, which always marks the start of the playing season here at the club.
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Happy Easter on behalf of everyone here at Little Aston.

We hope you have had a great bank holiday weekend. With the clocks changing, we look forward to more sun-drenched evenings like this picture of the first green.

Happy Easter on behalf of everyone here at Little Aston. We hope you have had a great bank holiday weekend. With the clocks changing, we look forward to more sun-drenched evenings like this picture of the first green.
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One of our members, John Morgan, played in 3 Walker Cups. Most famously in 1953 at The Kittansett Club, Massachusetts where he won both matches. It included an astounding display of putting, leading Bobby Jones to comment that he was the best putter in the world. No wonder why...

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A wonderful clipping from 1933 showcasing the members at our club. Lots has changed in the last 100 years, but the camaraderie among our members and the club's ethos have remained the same.

Photo Credit - Simon Haines

A wonderful clipping from 1933 showcasing the members at our club. Lots has changed in the last 100 years, but the camaraderie among our members and the club's ethos have remained the same. Photo Credit - @Hainesy76
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The 10th hole is a demanding switchback par 4. Tree clearance to the left of the fairway several years ago has significantly enhanced the visibility and playability of this hole. However, at 444 yards from the back tees you'll take two-putt par and run given the chance.

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Looking forward to more scenes like this in the coming months as the clocks go forward and we anticipate some warmer weather.

Looking forward to more scenes like this in the coming months as the clocks go forward and we anticipate some warmer weather.
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Maurice Bembridge, a past playing-professional at Little Aston.

A four time Ryder Cup player who in 1974 shot the course record at Augusta National, equalling Nicklaus’s 64.

Our thoughts are with his family.

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The menacing tee shot of the 7th. A ridge cuts across from the left, making the hole feel tighter than it perhaps is.

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'The term 'parkland' does it no favours; it is better than that. Firm fairways almost give a seaside feel to the turf, and skipping round here twice in a day is no stress,' from the 2012 publication of the Rolex World Top 1,000 courses.

'The term 'parkland' does it no favours; it is better than that. Firm fairways almost give a seaside feel to the turf, and skipping round here twice in a day is no stress,' from the 2012 publication of the Rolex World Top 1,000 courses.
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