Cosby Golf Club

Founded in 1895, Cosby Golf Club is situated at the heart of the Midlands and is known as one of the finest courses in Leicestershire. The club has been awarded the prestigious Golfmark award for its work with junior players, while club pro Anders Mankert has been recognised as one of the UK's top 40 teaching pros by Today's Golfer magazine. Despite these accolades, the jewel in the crown at Cosby is the 6,438-yard, par-71 championship course. Featuring tree-lined fairways and plenty of strategically-placed bunkers, the course also boasts superbly maintained greens renowned for subtle borrows and consistency of roll. The course starts with a short par-four which neatly sums up the challenges that lie ahead.

Featuring tree-lined fairways and plenty of strategically-placed bunkers, the course also boasts superbly maintained greens renowned for subtle borrows and consistency of roll.

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