which the team had to hand‐rake the entire course.
Storm drains were installed a few years ago, which has helped; but mostly in times of minor surface water issues. Ashley told us that, when the river breaks its banks though, they simply have to wait. That starting box ‐ to demonstrate the general feeling of community at the multi‐ sport club ‐ contains an honesty tin. When visitors turn up to play, they deposit their green fees in an unmanned slot next to the usual space for competition cards. Ashley said: “It’s a community sports and social club. We’re all part of Copsewood, each individual section, but we just look after the golf course, not the other sports pitches.”
“We’d love to do so. We had a few meetings about it last year, but we can’t
The 9th green surrounded by trees PC APRIL/MAY 2018 I 21 The tree‐lined 8th fairway
