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“Build each hole in such a manner “At Exmoor you possess a golf course “The intent of the changes to holes
that it wastes none of the ground at created by a golf architect (Ross) 1, 9 and 18 are to adhere to the
my disposal and takes advantage of who was the best at his work. It was modern influences of golf course
every possibility I can see. Putting designed to be a part of the land, and management, to balance both the
greens constructed in relation to the to reflect a full variety of results on challenge and enjoyment of a diverse
length and topography of the hole shots played on various areas of the family membership, and most
are the making of a good golf course.” course. It was intended to be a importantly, to honor Donald Ross
— Donald J. Ross masterpiece.” design principles by regaining many
— Ron Prichard, Exmoor of the authentic Donald Ross
Restoration Course Architect, 2003 characteristics the course has
lost over time.”
“It is the ultimate object in the
— Mark Gunderson, Greens
reconstruction of the Exmoor “Ross had a tremendous ability to use
Chairman and Member,
course (under Mr. Ross) — to have the land. He fit the holes into the Board of Governors, 2022
as much individuality in our greens existing slopes and contours so they
as possible, making each green looked natural and blended in.”
particularly adapted to the play — Andrew Green,
of the hole. His favorite hole is Exmoor Course Architect, 2021
number seventeen.”

— Tom Wyles, Exmoor Greens
Chairman, 1918