
The Shire London
Barnet, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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From the moment that Severiano Ballesteros first created his vision for The Shire London in 2002, to its opening in 2007, and to the present day, ‘The Shire’ has never been far from the headlines. Play Seve’s only course in the UK, and you will discover why. Immaculately conditioned. No two consecutive holes the same par. Six threes, six fours, six fives. Links holes, parkland holes, and dramatic water holes. Over 10,000 mature trees. Multiple tee positions, to suit all abilities. Seve’s masterpiece will amaze you, and it will definitely challenge you, but it will also – always – entertain you, as its architect wanted.
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Scorecard
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Yellow tees
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 |
| SI | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | |
| Yards | 135 | 325 | 488 | 138 | 535 | 416 | 118 | 497 | 400 | 3,052 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| SI | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | ||
| Yards | 393 | 520 | 188 | 449 | 150 | 340 | 553 | 173 | 365 | 3,131 | 6,183 |
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Common questions
- What is the par at The Shire London?
- The Shire London is a par-72 18-hole golf course.
- How long is The Shire London?
- The Shire London measures 6,183 yards from the yellow tees.
- Where is The Shire London?
- The Shire London is located in Barnet, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
- What is the hardest hole at The Shire London?
- The toughest hole at The Shire London is the par-4 6th (stroke index 1), measuring 416 yards.
- Can I track my rounds at The Shire London with a handicap app?
- Yes. Golf Handicapp is a WHS-compatible iOS and Android app that has The Shire London in its course catalogue, so you can log every round in seconds and watch your handicap index update automatically. There's a 30-day free trial.
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