I had similar problems as yourself . What I had to do was sacrifice the better detailed graphics and set the game to these settings . Some courses are still hit and miss but the game is at least better to play .
Here is a screenshot of my settings .

Just to give you an update Mark . I did as suggested and reinstalled Steam . Saved my courses . Must have umpteen copies now . Everything ok again . Not sure what happened but heyho joys of the pc world .
Thanks again

Thanks . I thought that may be the answer

Thanks for the quick reply . No I cannot get in at all . Just keeps going around and around .

Hi
Hope someone can help me with this problem. The game doesn't go further than this .

Not played yet but big thanks from the Land of Cider

Thanks for letting us know Mark

thanks will check . All other courses are downloading ok .

Thanks for doing that . It seems to be only these 3 . Further investigation needed

yes certainty
The Lakes Country Club
Fall lakes
Castle Heath
Many thanks for your quick reply