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The 18th
Pro Tips
The 18th at Lewes Golf Club, a par 4, requires a tee shot aimed towards the Pro shop, compensating for the natural rightward fall of the fairway. For the approach, the ideal landing area is left of the bunkers positioned approximately 20 yards short of the green, allowing the ball to feed onto the green from that position. When the flag is located on the upper tier of the green, it is crucial to avoid missing left; many strokes are lost attempting to get too close. Instead, play for the lower tier and focus on securing a two-putt.
The Racecourse
On the 18th you can still see the sweep of the racecourse. Horse racing at Lewes can be traced back to the 17th century. Before the arrival of the railway horses would walk from their stables and it is reported that four horses once walked from Wales. The race days were great events much loved by the nobility and King George IV, whilst Prince of Wales, was a regular visitor in the early 19th century. Lester Piggott rode winners on the course in 1950. Sadly the course had no running water, electricity, or gas and the last race was held in 1964
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