Fact File

The first international golf match occurred at Leith in 1682, when the Duke of York and George Patterson playing for Scotland beat two English noblemen.

Telford Golf Club

Telford Golf Club is set in 170 acres of beautiful Shropshire countryside overlooking the rugged Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site.

The 6741 yard course was built by architects John Harris and Brian Griffiths incorporating water hazards and tree-lined fairways. The undulating greens are reminiscent of Augusta, home of the US Masters, having been laid on a suspended water table system.

The picturesque 8th hole is particularly challenging with its two fairway bunkers and pond.

Other facilities include:

• Driving Range

• Two Putting Greens

• Practice Bunker

• Chipping Area

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