Machynys Golf Club
machyhys golf club
With our golf holiday drawing to a close, we had definitely saved the best to last, with the majestic (not to say bloody difficult) Machynys Golf Club. The weather was forecast to be diabolical, but the round started off dry and bright, although the brisk breeze did catch most of us out on more than one occasion.
Machynys oozes quality, from the rolling landscape and beautifully “in keeping” clubhouse and health spa, to the double ended driving range and practice area, to Terry the starter who was both welcoming and informative at the same time.
Of course this didn’t stop me duffing my first drive just short of the ditch – about 45 yards – right in front of him – very embarassing!
Machynys is a highly challenging course and I found my slashed to 22 handicap was nowhere near the number of shots I needed to put in a half decent card and Machynys, from very early in the round was obviously destined to be my worst round of the week.
The views across the peninsula are breathtaking and although I could not score and spent most of the round cursing and smacking whichever unfortunate club I happened to have in my hand into the ground, I did recognise that here was a truly classy course and if you are a half decent golfer, you will love Machynys. At my age and level of ability, I felt that the course was simply beyond me, but I would suggest any golfer with a handicap less than say 16, would love the challenge as well as the fine views, difficult par 3’s and seemingly enormous par 5’s that Machynys has to offer.
I enjoyed the luxurious bar very much, with its panoramic views across the course, although a pound for a packet of crisps was a bit steep! Especially as, as one of the day’s losing pairs, I had to buy the opposing team members their drink!
For me, sadly, the best part about the day was whacking my driver at the practice greens on the double ended driving range and really getting a feel for how far I could hit my new club, although sadly I was unable to produce more than one decent drive out on the actual course.
The weather held up right up until the very last hole, when it just started to drizzle and we were safely inside the clubhouse when the rain really set in and the heavens opened.
All in all by far the best course, although for me as a high handicapper – too much of a challenge to be really enjoyable in less than spectacular weather. More of an endurance test I am afraid.