After its re-launch in March 2002, Belmont Lodge was immediately catapulted into the higher echelons of Hereford’s Golfing society – and quite rightly so!
Belmont Lodge is situated alongside the banks of the River Wye and is encompassed within the beautiful Herefordshire countryside. A short drive away from the historic cathedral city of Hereford down the A465 towards Abergavenny will lead you to this fine sporting estate.
THE CLUBHOUSE
Belmont house, an 18th century Grade II listed building, is the magnificent centrepiece for the estate that boasts a fine 18-hole golf course, excellent banqueting facilities and possibly the finest place in the country for a wedding. The fabulous house is perched upon high overlooking the meandering River Wye below, the Black Mountains and Malvern Hills beyond.
The members’ facilities are of the highest order and newly refurbished reception, bar and banqueting suites have put a modern and contemporary touch to this historic mansion. The terrace offers one of the finest views you’ll ever see after 18holes encapsulating the delightful 10th hole and most of the back nine.
A small hut sits atop the hill as well and houses a wellstocked proshop providing all you’ll need to tackle the good test of golf ahead.
THE COURSE
I love a hilly course and Belmont Lodge suits this criterion with serious aplomb. The 1st hole sweeps up the hillside in the form of a 365 yard par 4 to the green that is surrounded by some well-established trees and guarded by an ornate pond. A great start.
The front nine takes on the higher half of the course and zigzags its way through the trees and over the hillside in style. The second is a sheer delight; everyone loves a 150yard, down hill par 3 surrounded by high pine trees and this hole is perfect. A large ‘up-turned saucer’ style green awaits your approach and will punish anything that leaks towards the edge.
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