Rickmansworth Public Golf Course
Steeped
in history, immaculately kept and with dramatic views over Rickmansworth and
Moor Park Mansion, Tricky Ricky as it is known by golfers for good reason, is an
18 hole Par 65 course which tests golfers from the first tee to last green.
Originally part of the Moor Park Estate, the course was designed by famous
architect Harry Shapland Colt who was responsible for the design and remodelling
of over 300 courses world wide, including the Eden Course at St Andrews and
Augusta in the USA.
In 1937 Rickmansworth Urban
District Council purchased the site from Moor Park Golf Club and opened it up to
the general public. In 2000 with the aid of a Lottery Sports Award, Three Rivers
District Council redeveloped the course, lengthening it to include a Par 5 hole
and increasing the Par to 65 for men and 63 for women.
A landscaped short game
practice area for pitching, putting and chipping was also included and an
extensive programme of lessons was developed and the popular Par 3 course, known
as Little Ricky was made more challenging. This year has
seen
the development of a new irrigation system to ensure the existing high standard
of greens and tees are maintained for the future.
To book a round of golf or golf lessons please contact the Golf Pro Shop on 01923 775278 or book via the internet at http://www.threerivers.gov.uk/