Ryan Noades

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The 10th wears two faces depending on the day’s routing. Under the 'Colt' routing it’s a par 5, whereas the 'Abercromby' has it as a short par 4. Whichever way it plays, the hole thrives on risk and reward, baiting the scratch player into a decision that can quickly turn sour.

Ryan explains how under the Colt routing, the third will play as a par 4 once the new teeing areas open. What a great short hole this will be.

The team has been hard at work renovating the new third tees, designed to flow naturally into the surrounds of the second green and offer a range of options for this uphill hole that can now play between 150 and 255 yards.

Continuing to make steady progress toward the vision JF Abercromby set out over 100 years ago — creating one of the finest courses inland courses in GB&I.

"The Addington is one of the finest examples of a golf course where the land itself dictates the design, and it is a joy to work with. The natural beauty and challenge it offers are unparalleled." - Harry Colt.

Course Manager Jonathan Taylor discusses why the 12th is his favourite hole.

Course Walk, Part 5 – False fronts across our course, being brought back to life by our restoration.

Course Walk, Part 3 – A new short tee on the third creates a fresh angle, offering an entirely different way to play the hole, while asking players of different abilities different questions.

Course Walk, Part 2 – The double fairway on holes two and four, and the strategy they add to the tee shots.

Course Walk, Part 1 – Green Expansions and Peninsular Pins The first in a mini series with MD Ryan Noades and Course Manager Jonathan Taylor, offering a detailed look at key elements of our restoration project.

Short grass galore, intricate contours, and bunkers carved into green edges—a stark contrast from just seven years ago.

The blend of heather, fescue, and sunbaked turf we’ll enjoy this summer—though this green will look very different in 2026.

Happy New Year from all of us at The Addington! It's been a huge year of work for us on the project, and we look forward to continuing the restoration in the year ahead.

The par three seventh, with its tightly mown surrounds, now showcases the contours that frame this tricky green.