The Valley Course
opened in 1988, and was developed around the natural contours of the Dewstow
estate meadowlands. It features many mature trees which have been supplemented
with the addition of several thousand new trees, now themselves well established.
A par 72, 6091 yards
(off the white tees), easy walking course, featuring several ponds supporting
a plethora of wild life, including Carp, Damsel and Dragon flies. It is
not unusual to see Buzzards performing slow, lazy circles in the sky over
Caerwent throughout the year.
Golfers can expect a variety of interesting holes including the par 3, 7th
hole, which is approached over water, some 50 feet lower than the tee! Each
of the 18 holes has its own name, which in turn reflects the history of the
land as it was used in past years for productive farming.
The
1st, 10th and 18th holes are all close to the Club House, thus providing
easy start and finish points to your round of golf.
Although we have emphasized
the easy nature of the course it will still test the skills of the lower
handicapped golfer, as has been found by many a "champion" who
has been to Dewstow to play County Championship matches.
~ The Park Course ~
From September 2008, we are
changing the Park course layout to create Two loops of nine holes for a
trial period.
click below for the new
course layout..
The Park Course a par 69, easy walking challenge, was initially developed
during 1992 and 1993, and follows the natural contours of the gentle Monmouthshire
hills.
The River Severn, together with the two Sevem bridges provide a beautiful
backdrop to many of the 18 holes, which start and finish close to the
Club House and
Golf Academy.
Water features on the course provide habitats for plant life, fish and
insects, plus of course, hazards for those wayward shots!
An unusual feature on the fairway of the 15th hole is a strikingly carved
Totem Pole, fashioned from an old American Redwood (or Sequoia) tree.
The tree was, for the best
part, dead but a local craftsman spotted its potential and brought it to
life with many fascinating carvings, related to the area and golf.
The Park Course is split by a bridge taking golfers, their buggies and
trolleys from the 8th hole to the 9th hole, via Dewstow Farm, with a
welcome stop at "Rustic Relief' if required!
"Rustic Relief"
PAR 6
The
Park Course has what we believe to be the only Par 6 Hole in play in the
U.K.. The 6th Hole (Forestry) can now be played as the existing Par
5 or from the New Tee. A Monster 690 yd Par 6.
Many mature and some 5,000 new trees provide attractive features on the
course with an emphasis being made on maintaining and developing the ecological
nature of the surroundings.
The
Park Course has what we believe to be the only Par 6 Hole in play in the
U.K.. The 6th Hole (Forestry) can now be played as the existing Par
5 or from the New Tee. A Monster 690 yd Par 6.