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To celebrate its 18th year, The Shire London has announced the launch of a brand-new \u201cCombo\u201d tee layout, available from 1st June 2025. The move marks a significant evolution in how golfers experience the only UK course designed by Seve Ballesteros.<\/p>\n

Famed for its unique 6x par 3s, 6x par 4s, and 6x par 5s configuration, and iconic features such as the island green par-3 opening hole and the S-shaped 18th green.<\/p>\n

The Shire London has long held a reputation for both quality and difficulty. Now, with the introduction of the Combo Card, players will have the chance to enjoy the layout in a more forgiving, diverse, and enjoyable way without losing the course\u2019s core character.<\/p>\n

The Combo Tee layout creatively blends tee positions from across the existing setup, including a mix of the Ruby tees (forward) and Emerald tees (championship tees ) allowing players to tackle each hole in a new way.<\/p>\n

EXCITING FINISH<\/h3>\n

One of the most exciting changes is the reimagined 18th hole: traditionally a par-4, it will now play as a risk-and-reward par-5 from the Emerald tees, tempting longer hitters to go for the green in two, while still offering a safe lay-up route in front of the signature \u201cS\u201d lake.<\/p>\n

\u201cGolf is supposed to be fun and enjoyable,\u201d said Tony Menai-Davis, Managing Director of The Shire London. \u201cOver the years, we know the course\u2019s difficulty may have put some golfers off.<\/p>\n

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Seve Ballesteros at The Shire London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the Combo Card, we\u2019re offering a more accessible and scoreable version of The Shire London, one that still honours Seve\u2019s genius but opens the experience up to more people.\u201d<\/p>\n

The launch of the Combo Card coincides with The Shire London\u2019s 18th birthday, marking a new chapter for the much-celebrated course.<\/p>\n

Available to both members and visitors, the new layout reaffirms The Shire\u2019s commitment to making championship level golf more inclusive and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.<\/p>\n

For further information visit The Shire<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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