Course

Mid-Herts opened for play in 1893, making it one of England's earliest golf courses. James Braid, famous as a golfer and a designer of golf courses, advised on the layout of Mid-Herts Golf course when it was extended to 18 holes in 1923.

The course is compact with gentle undulations and is par 69 for men off both the white and yellow tees and 72 for ladies. But don't be deceived - this is a challenging course and one that requires accuracy and will fully test your golfing skills. It plays 6060 yards off the white tees with 5 challenging and varied par 3's.

The putting surfaces are true and quick with intriguing breaks. Three holes feature two-tier greens. Greenside and fairway bunkers are strategically placed to catch the unwary.

The course has recently benefited from major investment in a new irrigation system. The heathland course drains well and allows virtually all year round play.

Course Plan 

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Holes 1 - 4 Holes 5 - 8 Holes 9 - 12 Holes 13 - 16 Holes 17 - 18 

The course appeals to the golfer who likes to be presented with challenges and options in order to achieve a good score.

There are several places where accuracy is needed in order to avoid the penalties of encroaching trees, thickish rough and out of bounds. Elsewhere there are opportunities to gain advantage with long hitting. The putting surfaces are fast with modest undulating slopes and with three holes featuring two-tier greens. Greenside and fairway bunkers are strategically positioned, requiring skill at both long and short recovery shots.

Except for special events there is no need for golfers to book tee times. There are four starting points on the course, which allow for 2 and 3 or 4 ball games to commence at specific times off different tees. Golfers can normally expect to complete their round in 3 hours 30 minutes.

Tee times

Mid-Herts does not operate tee-time bookings apart from reservations for matches and societies.

There are four starting points on the course, which allow for 2, 3, and 4 ball games to start at specific times off different tees and cleverly distributes players. On most days, you can just turn up and play and members are welcome to join one of the swindles.

STARTING POINTS

APPLICABLE EVERY DAY UNLESS CHANGED BY THE COMMITTEE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

TIME
 2 BALLS 
 3&4 BALLS 
6.45 am -8.00 am 1st Tee 10th Tee
8.00 am - 8.45 am 6th Tee 1st Tee
8.45 am - 9.45 am 10th Tee 1st Tee
9.45 am - 10.15 am 15th Tee 10th Tee
 10.15 am - 11.30 am  1st Tee 10th Tee
11.30 am- 12.15 pm 6th Tee 1st Tee
12.15 pm - 1.15 pm 10th Tee 1st Tee
1.15 pm - 1.45 pm 15th Tee 10th Tee
1.45 pm - 3.00 pm 1st Tee 10th Tee
3.00 pm - 3.45 pm 6th Tee 1st Tee
3.45 pm - 4.45 pm 10th Tee 1st Tee
4.45 pm - 5.15 pm 15th Tee 10th Tee
5.15 pm - 6.30 pm 1st Tee 10th Tee
6.30 pm - 7.15 pm 6th Tee 1st Tee

ALTERNATIVE MORNING & AFTERNOON STARTING PLACES FOR THREE & FOUR BALL MATCHES

8.00 am -9.00 am - 15th Tee - 11.45 am - 12.30 pm
8.45 am - 9.15 am - 6th Tee - 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

 

HoleWhiteParYellowStroke IndexRedParStroke Index
1 379 4 364 10 355 4 10
2 171 3 150 18 143 3 16
3 364 4 343 4 328 4 4
4 394 4 394 6 386 4 2
5 194 3 178 8 171 3 12
6 346 4 328 12 326 4 8
7 421 4 407 2 351 4 6
8 191 3 182 14 149 3 18
9 469 5 461 16 406 5 14
  2929 34 2807 OUT 2615 34  
10 400 4 389 5 336 4 9
11 429 4 429 3 417 5 5
12 168 3 154 13 149 3 15
13 400 4 400 7 338 4 1
14 284 4 268 17 276 4 13
15 454 4 432 1 419 5 3
16 170 3 160 15 156 3 17
17 314 4 308 11 303 4 7
18 512 5 458 9 447 5 11
  3131 35 2998 IN 2841 37  
  6060 69 5805 TOTAL 5456 71  

Men's Par and Standard Scratch Score 69

Ladies' Par 71, Standard Scratch Score 71

Ninth green Looking back down the 9th

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