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Created
in the early 20th century by James Braid, five times
Open champion and foremost Architect of his day, the
18 hole course at Ogden is as natural as the finest
seaside links you could name. Every tee, fairway and
green is as one with the undulating landscape of this
exceptional moorland location.
The
layout has remained true to its original design with
the only major alterations being made by Dr Alistair
McKenzie in 1912. Dr McKenzie went on to design some
of the greatest courses in the world including the
Augusta National, home of the US Masters in
partnership with the legendary Bobby Jones. Ogden's
design credentials are therefore second to none.
Over
recent years, the links have been extensively
improved. Most of the tees have been extended and
re-laid, abandoned bunkers from the early days have
been re-introduced and paths and bridges developed to
meet the standards expected by today's golfer. The
greens are widely regarded as being amongst the best
in West Yorkshire.
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