Willingdon Golf Club

Willingdon Golf Club is a beautiful golf course in Eastbourne, designed by Dr Alister Mackenzie, architect of Augusta National.

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Looking good in the Friday sun ☀️

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Due to today’s storm and with wind speeds increasing throughout the day, with player safety in mind, the course is closed.
Next assessment tomorrow at 7am

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Morning

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Course Open
Another extremely wet 24 hour period, Course assessment underway.
Temporary green numbers: TBC

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*Course Update* Course Closed.

Unfortunately after an extremely wet 36 hours and following further heavy rain this morning, the Course will remain closed today.

Next update 6.45am Tomorrow.

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What a difference a day makes...
Main greens all round, buggies ok, open and ready for play. Enjoy

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Update...Course open, predominantly winter greens In use.
Flags will gradually return to main greens throughout the morning if conditions remain dry

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Another wet and windy night. 32mm of rain in the last 12hours means the course is extremely extremely wet.
Assessment underway and more information to follow shortly

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Another extremely wet 24 hours, unfortunately no buggies in use today and a single temporary green (9th) in play. Will update any changes..

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@henryjdunn10 It’s heartbreaking Henry. Sorry to see you’ve had trouble too. Bad times..

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It really is difficult to understand some people.
This morning we have been greeted by the worst vandalism I’ve experienced.
Between 10pm and 5am someone has a taken spade to 3 of our greens.
Sorry for the disruption to the regular course.. it is going to take time to fix this

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An absolutely stunning afternoon at Willingdon Golf Club..

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With the worst of the rain behind us, we will be open from 9.30am

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....Update. Storm stops play.

Unfortunately the course is closed, updates to follow later in the morning if this rain stops!!

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A fortnight ago we were asking for rain,We’ve had enough now!
Hopefully everyone’s power has returned after last nights storm and are staying dry this morn
Setup has been interrupted by lightning, delays in play are possible this morning. Keep in touch with the pro shop for info

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A new daily rain record for Willingdon Golf Club yesterday, a massive 59.4mm.....
Course status today.....Main greens all round, open and ready for play from 7.30am.

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A wet and wild start but a much needed 15mm of precipitation overnight.
A very early morning for the team getting things setup for a busy day of golf.
Main greens all round, open and ready for play from 7.30am

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A beautiful morning for golf. An even better morning for the seniors section “Greenkeeper Revenge” competition. Enjoy gentlemen....

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Suns out, temperatures up, no wind. A perfect day for golf.
Happy Friday 🙂
Open and ready for play from 7.30am