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Pro’s Tip
A great opening hole that features many of Harry Colt’s renowned features. A well-positioned drive down the left hand side will open up the green for the approach. Avoid missing this green to the right.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
A good tee shot is required with the driver which will make the approach significantly easier. The green slopes from left to right and is well guarded with three bunkers.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
One of Oxfordshire’s most challenging par 4’s. A good accurate tee shot is required down the right side of the fairway the aim line should be at the bridge from the tee. The second shot plays significantly uphill so be prepared to take one extra club.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The first of five fabulous par 3’s at OGC. Club selection is vital on this par 3 with trouble lurking both front and left on this green.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The first of two strong par 4s which offers more of a links feel to the golf course. An ideal drive will require a gentle fade but beware of out of bounds up the right side. The approach is played to a tricky two tiered green.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
A great Par 4 with a very undulating fairway. A well-positioned drive down the left hand side will open up the green. Be prepared for a long approach shot especially in to the prevailing wind!
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
A fantastic looking par 4 that requires an accurate tee shot. Be sure to gauge the wind from the tee especially crosswinds. A shot that finds the fairway will set up a good birdie opportunity.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
Another strong par 3 which plays semi blind due to a small bush in front of the green. Bunkers guard the putting surface both left and right.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
Longer hitters will view this as a good birdie opportunity as the green can be reached with two good shots. Shorter hitters will have to strategically play this par 5 as bunkers are in play for both the tee shot and the second shot.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The Longest Par 5 on the Golf Course. A good tee shot down the left hand side will open up the hole. Bunkers positioned left and right must be negotiated for the lay-up. Do not miss this green long as there are sharp run offs.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The start of what is known as OGC “Amen Corner”. This beautiful looking par 4 plays downhill and requires an accurate drive. The approach shot also plays downhill however be sure to take enough club to avoid the brook that guards the front of the green.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
This picturesque Par 3 was once described by Henry Longhurst “as one of the best holes in English Golf”. A good tee shot must be aimed to the right side of the green to allow the contours to feed the ball back to the hole location. The green slopes significantly from right to left.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
This fabulous looking hole that doglegs sharply from left to right requires a well-positioned drive which needs to carry the Lye valley. The longer hitters can cut off more off the corner to set up a short second and a birdie opportunity.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
A great risk reward short par 4 where the longer hitters may be tempted to drive the green. For the more conservative play, a long iron or fairway wood will set up a short approach.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
Another great par 3 which is well guarded left and right by bunkers and run off areas. The perfect tee shot will be played to the right side of the green allowing the ball to gather to the hole on this kidney shaped green.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
A challenging par 4 that requires a good drive just inside the left hand bunker as the lay of the land slopes from left to right. A good drive will still leave a tough approach to green which sits above you protected by a false front and a greenside bunker front right. A 4 is a great score here!
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The last Par 3 at OGC is played across a valley to a very challenging green. Club selection once again is vital in order to find the putting surface, failure to do so will provide a tricky up and down for your par save.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
Pro’s Tip
The finishing hole at OGC is a risk reward Par 5 where longer hitters will be looking to get home in two. An accurate drive must be positioned on the right side of the fairway to allow a shot to the green. The green is guarded front, back and to the right by water so playing to the left side of the green is important here for your approach.
Joe Pepperell
Head Professional at Oxford Golf Club
