Tamworth Rd,
Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PW
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Mike Raj (Club Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined heathland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open rural countryside.
Designer:
Current design by English course architect Harry Colt (1927).
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2.5 mi SE of Lichfield / 20 mi N of Birmingham centre.
Whittington Heath
Whittington Heath Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This tree-lined heathland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge and usually good upkeep contribute to the appeal of this well-crafted design. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; only members and their invited guests on weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. One golf cart is available for hire for medical reasons.
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Whittington Heath Golf Club is located just outside the city of Lichfield, which is noted for its impressive three-spired medieval cathedral. The city is also the birthplace of Samuel Johnson ("Dr Johnson"), the writer, poet, essayist and moralist who wrote the first authoritative Dictionary of the English Language.
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