02/11/2026
⛳ Think twice before reaching for that wedge!
Willie Park, the designer behind Hartlepool Golf Club, was a great believer in the ground game.
His designs rewarded distance control, imagination and a deft touch rather than relying purely on aerial play. Firm, fast fairways and natural ground contours encouraged golfers to think about how their ball would bounce and roll towards the target.
It's an approach that brings strategy into every shot. Sometimes the best route to the flag isn't through the air!
