Venue for the 2010 Handa Senior Masters presented by the Stapleford ForumStapleford,
Nr. Melton Mowbray,
Leicestershire,
LE14 2EF, England.
THE GOLF COURSE
Official European Senior Tour venue for the 2010 Handa Senior Masters.
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Of all the golf courses in the world, very few are free from intrusion. The course at Stapleford Park is a rare exception. Set within the delightfully pure Capability Brown landscape of the estate, with ever-changing views of the House, its lakes and five hundred acre park, this is classic English countryside at its very best.
The championship course, one of the most challenging in the Midlands, and selected by the PGA European Seniors Tour to host their newest tournament in May 2010, is maintained to the highest standard allowing members and house guests the opportunity to play the course throughout the year.
After 18 holes our members and house guests like to unwind with lunch and a drink or meet friends and family at the House for an evening meal. Perfect for a short break, Stapleford Park has everything to offer the golfer looking for a challenging course and a relaxing time in beautiful surroundings.
Design Philosophy
The course wraps around the heart of the parkland in two extended loops, never being more than two holes wide, making it unusually spacious and peaceful. This configuration is reminiscent of the great links courses, such as the Old Course at St Andrews, as it provides continuing variety in the direction of the holes, as well as producing a series of stunning views.
Woods, ponds and streams, all teeming with wildlife, feature on many holes, although the meandering River Eye perhaps adds greatest strategic interest to the golf, coming into play on four holes.
Enjoyment is the crucial factor and on every hole, all standards of player are given a fair crack of the whip, with approaches on which the ball can be run onto the green.
Particular care has been taken during the design of the course to ensure that this exceptional historic landscape remains pristine.
The distinctive Scottish-style revetted bunkers have been used to exert maximum influence on the play of the better golfer, who is tempted to flirt with them to gain the advantage of being in prime position for the next shot. Grassy humps and hollows have also been used to shape the holes because they are less intimidating for the higher handicapper and the scratch player knows all too well the hazard that such features present.
This quintessential English golfing experience will enthrall golfers from all over the world.
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