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The Melbourne Course is an 18-hole par 72 golf course opened in June 1992, designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, both former Ryder Cup golfers. Measuring 6,616 yards from the back tees, the course represents an enjoyable but thoroughly challenging test of golf. Located approximately 20 miles north of London within 500 acres of seclusion, the Melbourne Course is situated on Capability Brown inspired parkland with sweeping lawns, clumps of well-placed trees and a meandering river.

The course crosses the River Lea on four occasions as you follow the natural contours of the Estate, before a memorable finish in front of the Hall after a short ferry ride to the 18th green. The River Lea provides a beautiful but daunting hazard, with significant water crossings starting from the opening holes. The 18th hole is an excellent risk-reward par-5 where players must cross the river four times, with the final journey involving a short excursion on an unmanned ferry across the Broadwater to the final green.

The course layout emphasizes strategic positioning and accuracy, with fairway bunkers rewarding accuracy and punishing wayward shots. Brocket Hall is home to The Faldo Golf Institute, a state-of-the-art golf instruction centre including an indoor teaching school, long game zone, short game zone, chipping and bunker zone, putting zone and a par three, six-hole approach zone.