Ian Poulter crowned a memorable week for English Golf by capturing the World Golf Championship Matchplay event in Tuscon Arizona.
The Woburn based player defeated his compatriot Paul Casey 4 and 2 in the 36 Hole Final. Poulter, who has been knocking on the door of a big win, was suitable delighted.
Woburn is one of the best golf complexes in the UK. It boasts 3 championship courses, all of which are fantastically well kept and have hosted event such as the European Tour's British Master, the English Seniors Open and the Ladies English Open.
The 3 courses are the Marquess, the Dukes, and the Duchess.
The Marquess is the most recent addition to the stable and is considered by most to be the strongest course of the three. Personally, my favourite is the Dukes.
It boasts such a variety of golf holes, with unique terrain and challenges along the way. Take the 3rd for example. Its a short downhill par 3 measuring just 134 yards, framed by rhododendron bushes, has recently been voted into the 'World's Top 500 Holes' by Golf Magazine.
the Par 5 5th is also a great test, lind of the tee is a huge swale to the left of the fairway, waiting to gobble up any ball not long or straight enough - a hit and hope shot then awaits the victim.
Its this use of the natural land which makes the Dukes so appealing. the little known Charles Lawrie.
Get yourself to Woburn and dont be picky which course to play, you'll love all three of them.
