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I've not played Stoneham since I was a lad when my dad and I went to the Dell (Crystal Palace I think, maybe Man Utd or Derby. Anyway, I do remember we won 2-0 and the great Steve Moran got one). I seem to remember the course had more of a parkland look and feel and I don't recall any heather. Maybe I'm just not remembering it right, but the images I've seen of it recently look very different. It looks fantastic.

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Feb 24, 2022Liked by Richard Pennell

Yes it’s an example of not needing length to have a great course.

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You are right. Just checked…half price😩

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Where I played as a junior golfer. It was an amazing track 40 years ago; sounds even better now. You have an amazing way of captivating the mood of ‘golfers’. Can’t wait for your next episode. And if Stoneham do decide to run a country membership scheme, then I too would be on their list.

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Feb 23, 2022Liked by Richard Pennell

Lovely article.Must get to Stoneham and I’m a fan of Hayling.Played Swinley Forest last week

for first time.A masterpiece

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