Is Crow Nest Park one of the best 9 hole golf courses in the world?

Crow Nest Park Golf Club has been listed by the prestigious Golf World magazine as one of the top 9 hole golf courses in the world.

The March edition of Golf World features a golf club in Suffolk which has been described as "The Best 9 hole golf course in the world" along side this article, is a list of 10 other 9 hole courses throughout the world, which the magazine has identified as being top quality courses.

Crow Nest Park Golf Club, in Hove Edge, Brighouse has been listed along side other notable courses such as Musselburgh Old, Scotland (one of the original courses of the British open Championship), Tobermory, Isle of Mull and Dunes Club, Michigan, USA (which beat 4800 other courses when it secured top spot by Sports Illustrated Magazine as the best 9 hole course in America). To be ranked in the same league as these other distinguished courses is seen as a tremendous achievement by both the Management & members of Crow Nest.

The course at Crow Nest Park was opened in 1995. The course sits within the grounds of an old manor house which was once owned by local philanthopist Sir Titus Salt. The course enjoys the benefit of many fine old trees which gives the landscape a much more mature feel, than one would normally expect from such a young course. The vision behind the building of a golf course on this land was that of founder and owner, Richard Harrison, who had owned the land for many years prior to the course being constructed.

The course itself whilst being a 9 hole course. does benefit from having 2 tees on each hole. On many of the holes this dual tees system makes the type of shot change significantly from the front 9 to the back 9. The challenge and beauty of this course should not be underestimated. The membership, which currently stands at 280, claim that this course is a stern test of any golfers ability. To play and score well, a golfer must be on top of their game as the course, whilst rewarding a good straight shot will punish any that stray off line. The beauty of the course, however, is a reward in itself and a golfer even if they are not playing to their best, can enjoy their visit.

This latest accolade follows the allocation of "Best Yorkshire Golf Course 2007" by the Yorkshire Express and the "Top Ten 9 Hole Course in UK 2009" by National Club Golfer & Lady Golfer Magazine.

General Manager, Les Holmes said, "This is a tremendous accolade for our club and has been achieved after many years of dedicated work by all of the Management and Staff at Crow Nest. We have always been proud of the standard and quality of our course and I now encourage any local golfers to come down and sample what is now regarded as a truly unique 9 hole golf course which is the envy of many."