KEDLESTON PARK, DERBYS

Architects: James Braid/john Morrison (1946). Yardage: 6,440-7,008 (par 72/70).

Green fees: £75 midweek, £80 weekends (£40 county cartd)

In a nutshell… It’s hard to believe this top-quality parkland, which hosted regional Open qualifying this summer, is just a few miles outside Derby. Mature trees, the bubbling Cutler Brook and the ever-present grandeur of Kedleston Hall give the place the feel of a country estate. To play well you need to... Keep it out of the (numerous) trees; if you’re not reasonably accurate off the tee, you’ll spend all day chipping out (thankfully finding your ball isn’t a problem). Large greens with numerous tiers require a solid putting touch.

You’ll love the… Stretch of holes down by the river, while the par 3s are particularly good, especially the 7th with water guarding the green.

01332 840035 www.kedlestonparkgolfclub.co.uk