Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss designed the course at South Winchester Golf Club and it opened for play in 1993. Stretching out to 7,086 yards from the back tees and with numerous lakes in play, this is a stern test.
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Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss designed the course at South Winchester Golf Club and it opened for play in 1993. Stretching out to 7,086 yards from the back tees and with numerous lakes in play, this is a stern test.
South Winchester
One of nine golf clubs operated by the Camberley-based Crown Golf Group, South Winchester Golf Club lies on the southwest outskirts of Winchester, with the course configured as two returning nines.
It’s an early 1990s design from Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas which occupies a site that many think could be earmarked for future residential development. Indeed, during the covid-19 epidemic in 2021, contractors were seen drilling test bores whilst the course was shut for play.
In a letter to members, general manager Roger Tomey confirmed the contractors were from a property specialist which was establishing the site's suitability for future development, saying:
“Winchester City Council are currently undergoing a strategic local planning consultation and South Winchester Golf Club, alongside Royal Winchester Golf Club, has been identified as a possible site for housing in Winchester at some time in the future.”
Tomey went on to mention the land was subject to a deed of covenant in favour of the members, ensuring it remains as a golf club until at least 2026. After that, who knows?
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