Local Rules
Out of Bounds (OOB)
Penalty Area Relief (Rule 17.1b/c/d)
Abnormal Course Conditions (Rule 16)
Methods for Stopping and Resuming Play (Rule 5.7b)
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The meandering stream, small valleys and tree-lined corridors make positioning important. Several holes demand a precise choice between carrying trouble and taking a safer angle, while elevated or sloping greens reward controlled approaches. Preston Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 course dating from 1892, set in 120 acres of tranquil parkland north of Preston. The layout mixes undulating and flatter tree-lined fairways with a stream, valleys, bunkers and high-quality USGA-standard greens. Tranquil, tree-lined Lancashire parkland
Major Risks
Hilly Jura terrain Changing elevation and lies make club selection and landing-area control important. Biotopes and penalty areas Green-headed no-play zones and marked penalty areas punish a careless line.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the active blue markers and current course notices. Use conservative targets where elevation changes the effective carry. Keep biotopes, penalty areas and boundary lines outside the preferred miss. Choose the next-shot angle before attacking the green. Position through varied terrain
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Small, fast greens require precision Current conditions and local rules not verified Sources agree on the historic setting, contrasting nines and strategic placement demands. MEDIUM Historic setting Varied parkland and links-like character Strategic fairway design
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Course closed Do not book or play based on this listing. Check local planning or operator sources for any future site use. The former golf course is not currently available for golf. Gatley Golf Club has closed and the land is being progressed for redevelopment/public open space.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Golf Club Lauterhofen in 30 seconds The 18-hole course combines varied elevation, woodland, water and open countryside. Use the terrain Review the special out rules for holes 11, 12, 16 and 17 before play. Know the boundaries Green-headed biotope stakes define no-play zones; plan the safe side early. Protect the nature areas A varied Oberpfalz course where elevation, water, woodland and protected nature areas reward disciplined positioning.