Average Golfer vs The Hardest Course in the UK!!!

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In this week’s video on Tom Roberts Golf Channel, we follow Tom as he takes on the infamous Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, known as the hardest golf course in the UK. Ranked 20th among the UK’s Top 100 Golf Courses and 60th in the world, the Hotchkin Course is a true test of skill, endurance, and patience. Originally laid out by Harry Vardon and later modified by renowned architects Harry Colt and Colonel S.V. Hotchkin, this course is famed for its breathtaking heathland landscape, unforgiving bunkers, and challenging design. Can an average golfer like Tom survive the hazards and navigate this brutal course?

Filmed at Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, this video showcases the Hotchkin Course in all its glory—and its difficulty. This course is known for its cavernous bunkers, tight fairways, and strategically placed heather and gorse, challenging even the best golfers. With pine, birch, and broom-lined fairways, this course offers both beauty and peril at every turn. Watch as Tom battles the notorious sand traps, attempts to hit long and straight drives, and tries to keep his score under control on this relentless course. From the legendary par-3 12th to the infamous 540-yard par-5 18th, it’s a fight for every shot.

Join Tom on this thrilling journey to conquer the Hotchkin Course, experiencing the challenges, frustrations, and occasional victories that make it one of the most revered inland courses in the British Isles. Whether you’re a golf enthusiast or a weekend player, this video offers a rare, up-close look at what it’s like to play one of the toughest courses in the world. Don’t forget to subscribe to Tom Roberts Golf Channel for more incredible golf course adventures, expert insights, and real-life challenges from an average golfer’s perspective.