Brocket Hall

The Melbourne Course at Brocket Hall is a par 72 championship layout opened in June 1992, designed by renowned golf architects and former Ryder Cup golfers Peter Alliss and Clive Clark. Set within a Capability Brown-inspired parkland estate in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, the course traverses the natural landscape with sweeping lawns, strategically placed tree clumps, and a meandering river that comes into play on four occasions.

The course presents a thoughtful challenge, requiring strategic shot-making rather than pure length. Notable features include water hazards, bunker complexes, and varied green complexes with significant slopes and tiering. The signature closing hole, a par 5 measuring 523 yards, culminates in a memorable finish in front of Brocket Hall itself, reached via a short ferry ride to the green. The course demands accuracy and course management throughout, with holes ranging from 145 to 522 yards. Multiple doglegs and elevation changes across the 18 holes provide variety, while well-positioned hazards and bunkers consistently penalize wayward shots, making the Melbourne Course suitable for golfers of varying abilities seeking an engaging test of golf.