Win A Year's Free Tee Sponsorship at Dorset Golf Resort by John Kitching

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Contact Us & How to Find Us It is always a pleasure to answer any queries or questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us on by any of the means listed below. The Dorset Golf & Country Club Bere Regis, Nr. Poole, Dorset England BH20 7NT T: +44 (0)1929 472244 F: +44 (0)1929 471294 E: admin@dorsetgolfresort.com W: www.dorsetgolfresort.com W: www.dorsetresort.com W: www.dorsetbowlsresort.com Admin/Membership/General admin@dorsetgolfresort.com Society/Corporate marc@dorsetgolfresort.com Hotel/Golf Packages admin@dorsetgolfresort.com hotel@dorsetgolfresort.com

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Dorset Resort admin@dorsetgolfresort.com hotel@dorsetgolfresort.com Dorset Golf & Country Club @DorsetGolfClub Directions From London: Take A25, M3 West onto M27, A31, then A35 for Dorchester Turning off for Bere Regis, follow signs for East Dorset Golf Club (old club name). When you get to Bere Regis. - Do not follow GPS. Just follow the signs. From Midlands: M40 south, coming off for Oxford onto A34 (South) onto M3 (south) then M27 (Southampton), A31, A35 (Dorchester) Follow Bere Regis, East Dorset Golf Club From South West: M5 to Taunton, follow signs for Yeovil, follow signs A35 (Dorchester) then Poole, take turning for Bere Regis (off A35) East Dorset Golf Club

Contents 5 Welcome

The Golf Shop & Tuition

Resort Styles

Custom Fitting

The Leisure

8 Membership

The Clubhouse

The Dorset Bowls Resort

11 Society & Corporate Golf Packages

Function Hire

Local Attractions

13 Tee Sponsorship & Range Advertising

The Dorset Dormy Lodge

The 5* Dorset Resort Village

The Golf Courses

www.pinnacle.uk.com Tel: 08707 707 765 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: info@pinnacle.uk.com Dorset Golf and Country Club and Bowls Resort and Pinnacle Publishing wish to thank the businesses who appear in this publication for their support and wish them every success in deriving business from its circulation. The contents of this book are believed to be correct at the time of printing, nevertheless, we cannot endorse and readers should not rely solely upon the accuracy of any statements or claims contained herein without prior consultation with the service provider.

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Welcome Located in the No.1 holiday location in the UK, The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort has numerous attractions including 27 holes of championship golf, a large beautifully furnished 250-seat air-conditioned clubhouse and restaurant serving delicious home-cooked cuisine, a new championship standard three-rink green mat indoor bowling arena, three well-stocked fishing lakes and a fully-equipped gymnasium, all surrounded by stunning woodland overlooking the Purbeck Hills.

There are many leisure activities available to you within the resort and we are surrounded by a host of local attractions all within easy reach. The Dorset Resort is a truly fantastic place to stay. If you love peace and tranquillity combined with wonderful wildlife, you will adore The Dorset Resort.

The Dorset Resort Village offers 5 Star luxury chalet-style holiday accommodation and has been awarded a Gold Award by Visit Britain. It is perfect for family getaways and both golfing and bowling holidays. The Dormy Lodge offers comfortable 4 Star guest accommodation for those wishing to spend quiet time at this wonderful facility away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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The Golf Courses Are you up to the challenge of playing a round of golf on our championship courses? The Dorset Golf & Country Club offers 27 of the most challenging holes in Dorset and is recognized as one of the golfing gems of the South of England. The Martin Hawtree-designed Lakeland/Parkland and Woodland courses are built to full USGA specification and are extremely well maintained, presenting excellent playing conditions for all levels of golfers. We have three Championship loops of 9 holes that provide a great golfing experience with beautifully large sculpted greens, surrounded by cleverly placed bunkers. The course also boasts some of the most picturesque lakes and waterways you will find on any course.

When playing the Lakeland 9 and the Parkland 9 courses it will give you a par of 72. Mix either of these with the Woodland 9 gives a par of 69 offering contrasting challenges to the other courses with tight tree lined fairways, which have been carved through a forest of rhododendrons. Whichever course combination you play you will come off inspired and wanting to play again. We have a floodlit driving range consisting of 16 bays, all under cover, with the best quality range mats and possibly the most unique targeting area to aim at enabling all-yearround practice. There is also a large putting green, practice bunker, short game area and chipping area. The Dorset Golf & Country Club is a fantastic place to play golf. Have a great round.

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Membership At The Dorset Golf & Country Club we welcome new members to enjoy all the facilities that we have on offer. There are a wide range of memberships available and a large air-conditioned clubhouse that boasts two large screen televisions with full Sky Sports channels, separate games room, darts room, pool table and bridge club, why not call in to see what is available. New to golf? Then we can look after you. The Dorset Golf & Country Club is a very friendly club with a large social following. Membership Categories • • • • • • • •

Full membership 27 holes 7 day Full membership 27 holes 5 day Senior membership 27 holes 7 day Joint membership both 7 and 5 day Woodland only 7 day Woodland only 5 day Student and Colt membership Junior member

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Silver member (1/2 green fee) Social and Bridge Fishing Gymnasium

Membership Benefits • No joining fee • Try first and join within 10 days and we will refund your green fee (please retain receipt) • Choose to pay monthly and spread the cost • 27 holes of championship golf • Reserved preferential tee times and the opportunity to sign in friends at half price • Full USGA specification greens • Receive a 10% discount in the clubhouse on all food and drink • One of the friendliest golf clubs in the South with many social events and club competitions • A golf course that does not close • Some of the best winter golf conditions you will find anywhere

The Dorset Golf & Country Club is twinned with Omaha Beach Golf Club in Normandy, France All Dorset Golf & Country Club members have the benefit when playing at Omaha Beach of: • 50% reduction on all Green Fees • 5% reduction on all accommodation • 10% reduction in the restaurant Why not make the most of this generous offer and enjoy

a short break away? Please ask in the general office for details or contact Omaha Beach Golf Club for availability. The Omaha Beach website can be found here: www. omahabeachgolfclub.com For more information on becoming a member at The Dorset Resort, visit our website www.dorsetgolfresort.com or call 01929 472244.

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Society & Corporate Golf Packages The Dorset Golf & Country Club is a popular venue all year round for both corporate and society golf days and sees groups returning year after year. We are meticulous in our attention to detail and deliver the complete package that consistently exceeds the expectations of your visitors or guests. What better way is there to impress than a golfing day that is also a memorable experience? We can cater for small or large groups and have several ready-made packages available or are happy to customise a day to your exact requirements. Start the day with a hearty breakfast, followed by a challenging round on our Lakeland, Parkland or Woodland courses. Have your own designated area on arrival with registration table, prize tables, scoreboard, nearest the pin and longest drive competitions. On-course advertising, including hole sponsorship, can easily be arranged. With a wonderful clubhouse and patio overlooking the course and Purbeck Hills, relax over a drink whilst you discuss your game or indulge in a home-cooked dish from our extensive menu. Food is served every day and breakfast starts at 7.30am.

Our dedicated society and corporate team are here to help your day run smoothly and offer leaderboard service and can arrange trophies, Dorset logo clothing, cut glassware and prizes at discounted prices. Golf tuition is also available from our team of three PGA Golf Professionals and group lessons are the ideal way to start your society day or corporate event. With a wide choice of accommodation available right on the doorstep The Dorset makes the perfect venue for corporate and society days. ASSOCIATE PARTNERSHIP The Dorset Golf & Country Club are Associated Partners of numerous hotels, pubs, sports complexes and local businesses across Dorset. We are always keen to listen to your golf interest with the view of becoming associated with the club and obtaining all-year-round discounted green fees. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no annual charge to become an associate partner.

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Tee Sponsorship & Range Advertising GET YOUR COMPANY NOTICED This is a fantastic way to promote your company to thousands of people annually. The Dorset Golf & Country Club has many visitors each year, hosting numerous large corporate events for local and national businesses, regular golf society days, plus golfers from across the country who stay in our Dormy Golf Lodge and luxury Scandinavian Log Homes and a core membership of around 700. So many business plans are discussed these days on the golf course and we represent an ideal way to put your company name in front of people.

For more information on booking society or corporate days, associate partnership or sponsorship opportunities, please call Marc on 01929 472244 or visit our website www.dorsetgolfresort.com We will get your company noticed.

Win One Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Free Tee Sponsorship To enter just email: john@dorsetgolfresort.com

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The Golf Shop & Tuition Here at the Dorset Golf & Country Club we are very fortunate to have one of the best and well-stocked shops in the area, from brand names to starter sets and general accessories, we have it all! Our Golf Shop isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just any old shop, though. Our team of PGA Professionals are highly qualified in club repairs and can undertake re-gripping, re-shafting, shortening and lengthening of shafts as well as checking, and if necessary altering, the loft and lie angles of your golf clubs. We are happy to offer any advice we can, whether you are buying a state-of-the-art PING driver and need to know what shaft flex would best suit your game, or you are looking at the Under Armour Cold Gear clothing collection and are interested in how a piece of clothing is able to regulate your body temperature. We will be delighted to help in any way possible. Why not pay us a visit, we have regular promotions and sales so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your opportunity to grab a bargain! We pride ourselves on offering you the best of everything and this philosophy certainly applies to our team of professional staff.

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With a wealth of experience, ever-increasing knowledge and skills, as well as taking great pride in all that they do, our professionals will guide and encourage you on your way to reaching all of your goals, no matter how big or small. We offer a range of lesson formats and packages, all of which are designed to accommodate your needs and help you to improve not only your swing, but your overall enjoyment of the game. Scott Porter PGA Head Professional and England Golf Academy Coach Jonathan Elsdon PGA Qualified Professional and England Golf Academy Coach Stephen Packer PGA Qualified Professional CPI Advanced Putting Instructor, certified Golf Mind Coach and level 2 fitness instructor in sports massage therapy.

Group Tuition Group tuition is a fantastic way to learn. We specialise in all groups of golfers young, old, gents, ladies and companies. Group sessions are available on request, prices will vary depending on group size. During your lessons you may wish to incorporate the use of video. We are currently using state-of-the-art swing analysis software from ‘C-Swing’. You will be able to view your technique in real time, slow motion or freeze frame. We can make comparisons to some of the world’s top golfers and using simple visual aids and diagrams you will see

and understand exactly how to take your game to the next level. That’s not all, though. At the end of the session your professional will present you with a DVD, session notes and a still picture sequence of your swing from your lesson. So if you are looking to cure your slice to hit longer drives, want to improve your bunker play or need help with course management and strategy to shave those last few shots off your handicap, we can provide it all! To book your way to better more enjoyable golf, please contact the golf shop direct on 01929 473915. Alternatively you can send an email to: thedorsetgolfshop@hotmail.co.uk

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Custom Fitting Here at the Dorset Golf & Country Club, we offer a custom fitting service that allows all golfers to enjoy golf equipment which has been specifically adapted to their individual needs.

Improvers and beginners need well-fitted equipment to encourage the correct address position, which will allow them to develop a consistent and reliable technique.

Custom fitting can be used to achieve many different aims, such as:

Our experienced and well-trained team of PGA Professionals are able to make exacting assessments of your needs. They will consider your physical dimensions during the ‘static fit’ as well as your technique, the ‘dynamic fit’. A hitting session is the only reliable way to produce accurate and correct results. We also have some of the latest computer software and laser equipment available to analyse your ball strike.

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Adapting the club/s to allow for a player’s physical dimensions (taller/shorter/large hands etc) Reducing the destructiveness of a consistent swing fault, without physically altering the golfer’s technique To encourage the correct technique i.e. the player would no longer have to compensate for a component of the club/s that does not fit them correctly To eliminate a specific shot e.g. hook, slice etc

By making simple adjustments to the specifications of a ‘standard’ set of clubs, the golfer who has been custom fitted would find it far easier to return the club to the ball in a square position at impact. Custom fitting will also benefit every golfer, at all levels. At its more technical level, custom fitting can build low handicap golfers and professionals a more efficient swing by refining ball spin and trajectory, to complement their already-proficient technique. Higher handicap players can use adjustments in lie angles and shafts to overcome repetitive swing faults.

A custom fitting session here at the Dorset Golf & Country Club will last between 30 minutes and one hour, depending on the nature of the fitting session. One of the best things about the custom fitting service we offer is it’s free! Whenever you purchase a driver, a set of irons, a wedge or putter from us, your custom fit won’t cost you a penny. Whether you are looking to buy a brand new set or simply looking to see if you could tweak any of your existing clubs, please feel free to make any enquiries with the Golf Shop, who will be more than happy to offer any advice they can. So unless your clubs have been professionally fitted, they could be responsible for the less than desirable parts of your game. The Dorset Golf & Country Club and Resort

The Clubhouse Our unique, air-conditioned clubhouse with its large extension can cater for over 250 diners. The clubhouse is beautifully furnished with two large screen TVs and offers entertainment including Sky Sports and surround sound music. It also houses our exquisite restaurant, bar, games room, darts room and modern changing facilities. THE RESTAURANT Our restaurant is run by our own team of chefs and front of house team. All our dishes are developed from local produce and locally caught game and sea fare, therefore helping you experience the culinary delights to be found in this wonderful county of Dorset.

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To accompany your delicious meal, why not explore our extensive wine list, selected from the four corners of the world, to complement the dishes and their individual intricacies and subtle, delicate flavours. We hope you have had your appetite whetted for what can only be described as a trip into the culinary unknown, something that will be memorable and a never to be forgotten experience, during your stay with us here at The Dorset Golf & Country Club. Good food is our passion

THE BAR Taking the time to relax with friends in our light and airy bar, offering a large selection of real ales, beers, wines and spirits is a must at The Dorset.

hours of entertainment for the whole family.

The air-conditioned cellar ensures that all beverages are maintained at optimum temperature so that we serve them only at their very best. We stock traditional real ales and locally brewed Weymouth bitter and Stowels wine by the glass. A wide selection of single malt whiskies is also available with a comprehensive spirit selection. Bottled beers and bar snacks are also available.

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THE GAMES ROOM Enjoy a few games with friends and family in our games room. There is something for everyone here and provides

For your enjoyment we have:

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Function Hire The Dorset Resort with its woodland setting is the ideal venue for your special functions. We cater for a large range of functions, your private dinner party or a corporate gathering for your very important clients.

Whatever the celebration, be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement party, annual club dinners or christenings, our team of function co-ordinators will work closely with you to ensure that it is the perfect gathering.

Our restaurant seats up to 150 guests for a sit-down meal and can accommodate a disco with dance floor or band for the evening entertainment.

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The Dorset Dormy Lodge The Dorset Dormy Lodge houses 16 comfortable and spacious twin en-suite bedrooms all furnished and serviced to the highest standards and rated 4 star guest accommodation. Each room has en suite facilities with bath and shower and is equipped with a television and tea-making facilities with views over the grounds. The dedicated team of staff prides itself on providing a level of customer service matched only by the beauty of the surroundings. Sleeping up to 32 guests, The Dormy Lodge is the perfect venue for a golf or bowls break or societies.

All rates are per person per night, based on two people sharing and are fully inclusive of a three-course table d’hôte dinner, bed, breakfast and free golf, bowls or fishing during the period of your stay. Individual packages can also be arranged to suit your every requirement. For more information on rates or availability please contact Jackie Langworthy on 01929 472244 or 01929 473920 (direct) or email hotel@dorsetgolfresort.com

We welcome our guests to enjoy all the facilities the resort has to offer including our relaxing lounge bar and first-class restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The 5* Dorset Resort Village - Gold Award Would you like to rent a beautiful holiday house in Dorset? Enjoy a holiday of a lifetime? Stay near stunning coastline, on a Championship Golf Course? The Dorset Resort Village was created for those who will appreciate the outstanding natural beauty of rolling heathlands and the majesty afforded by 90 acres of unspoilt woodland that The Resort Village is set amongst. The stunning detached log homes stand naturally within the woodland setting, offering accommodation of complete quality for you and your family.

the Nordic forests of Finland, these houses create a unique healthy living environment because the wood â&#x20AC;&#x153;breathesâ&#x20AC;? whilst at the same time being a better insulator than brick. The homes combine simplicity with luxury, the natural oiled pine floors, walls and ceilings create a remarkably relaxed living space and all the furniture and fittings are of very high quality. People are able to stay at the Resort for periods of two days to four weeks in these wonderful homes, enabling them to spend quality time in this picturesque area of Dorset. All the houses are set in a quiet woodland glade surrounded by stunning fir trees and wonderful wildlife, birds, butterflies and animals abound in this woodland setting. Book one and see for yourself just how fantastic they really are.

The fairy-tale Scandinavian-style houses at the Dorset Resort are very different types of buildings not often seen in the English countryside. Made entirely from trees grown in

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Resort Styles LYME REGIS This delightful Scandinavian-style home is built on one level and is the ultimate in modern holiday living. The furnishings and fittings throughout naturally complement the grandeur of this imposing property. Unbounded space in every area adds to the luxury feel of the home, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere - the ideal home base for unforgettable holidays. The lounge area has been created to encourage total relaxation. The sheer size of the room impresses and your eyes are immediately drawn to the cathedral windows either side of the natural stone fireplace - complete with wood burning stove.

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All this before you enter the elegantly furnished large bedrooms complete with en suites and balconies. Furthermore enjoy the luxury of your own sauna or create culinary delights in the modern fitted kitchen complete with cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave and dishwasher. Outside you have a lovely barbecue area, lockable store ideal for golf clubs and trolleys or push bikes plus thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large decking area. For the comfort of our disabled residents there is a wet room and ramped access.

PURBECK, DORCHESTER, LULWORTH, SWANAGE, POOLE, ABBOTSBURY, WEST BAY, CORFE and WEYMOUTH The sheer size and scale of these properties will undoubtedly impress. These classic, architect-designed Scandinavian houses represent all that is best in modern living. A large entrance hall leads you into your own in-house sauna, utility room with drying area, washing machine/tumble dryer. The remainder of the ground floor is allocated to two bedrooms, both en suite, with the master bedroom having its own private balcony, double bed and bath. Downstairs you will also find a further shower room adjacent to the sauna for guests making use of the two 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9â&#x20AC;? sofa beds in the lounge area situated upstairs.

Ascend the wooden spiral staircase to your open-plan living area with its log-burning stove and sumptuous furnishings. Watch satellite TV or listen to music on the multi-speaker audio system. Here you will also find the dining area and fully-fitted kitchen complete with cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The final third bedroom is also situated upstairs with an en suite bathroom and a classic skylight. This leads out to the dining room and lounge area. If all this is not enough, you can open the double doors to the covered veranda and relax whilst overlooking the woodlands and watching a beautiful sunset. This configuration of lodge accommodates up to eight guests in great comfort.

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Resort Styles Continued... SANDBANKS Sandbanks is a very innovative design that features a cathedral ceiling to the lounge and two very spacious en suite bedrooms equipped with twin beds. A veranda supplies an outdoor room to the already expansive accommodation. The accommodation is equipped for up to six guests with fullyfitted kitchen and an en suite shower room to the lounge, which is equipped with two 3’9” sofa beds. An impressive entrance with an open porch welcomes you. The entrance door leads you to the aptly named “Great Room” where the fabulous cathedral ceiling timbers will take your breath away. A wood burning stove creates a warming focal point to the living area, which contains the fullyequipped open-plan kitchen, dining area and lounge. The feel of the main living area is one of luxury, cosiness and yet

spaciousness. The in-house sauna room, bedrooms, utility room and a further shower room are located either side of the “Great Room”. The master bedroom features a full en suite bathroom complete with luxury fittings. A very nice design feature of the master bedroom is a door leading you from the bedroom to the spacious west-facing veranda with views across the driving range and open fields. Landscaped gardens feature a patio area equipped with garden furniture looking over the Resort’s barbeque area. There are two car parking spaces, a locked store room for golf trolleys located at the front of the property. For the comfort of our disabled residents there is a wet room and ramped access.

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Resort Styles Continued... CHESIL BEACH Chesil Beach is a spacious two-storey, two-bedroom home featuring a balcony to the first floor and veranda area to the ground floor. Both bedrooms are en suite with a further shower room for guests making use of the two 3’9” sofa beds in the lounge, together with the internal sauna and utility room. This holiday home must be viewed to be truly appreciated. The innovative approach of the architect continues with the Chesil Beach design, which features the living accommodation on the first floor and bedroom accommodation on the ground floor sleeping up to six persons. Enter the house through the impressive entrance doorway and you immediately see the beautiful winding staircase to the first floor. On the ground floor the two bedrooms are to the right of the hallway; to the left is the sauna and fully-

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equipped utility room. The master bedroom features a fullyfitted luxury bathroom and has the benefit of access to the spacious veranda. As you climb the staircase to the first floor you see the grandeur of the “Great Room”, this accommodates the luxurious lounge complete with wood burning stove, dining area and fully-fitted and equipped kitchen. There is also access to a shower room located on this floor. One of Chesil’s most exciting features is the extensive west-facing balcony, which is accessed from the lounge on the first floor level, providing you with an outdoor room.

WOODLAND COTTAGE Here at The Dorset Golf & Country Club, you will find we never rest on our laurels and no matter how magnificent the current facilities, we are always striving for ways to improve them yet further. Nowhere can this be better evidenced than with the opening of the sumptuous Woodland Cottage, a luxurious ÂŁ500,000 property that sets a new standard in holiday accommodation. The four-bedroom house has pride of place on the Woodland Golf Course amongst the stunning rhododendrons and has been built to the same specification as its award-winning neighbours.

Inside Woodland Cottage can be found the same levels of luxury that guests have become familiar with in our other popular Scandinavian log homes with facilities including a built-in sauna, wood-burning stove and fully-equipped kitchen. There is a separate dining room and a beautifully furnished lounge with DVD player, video and Sky Freeview channels. Slightly larger than our other log homes, it encases four luxury en suite twin-bedrooms and immaculate facilities making it the icing on the cake as far Dorset Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accommodation portfolio is concerned. A lovely patio and barbecue area invites you in to the private garden overlooking the Woodland Course.

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The Leisure When you stay at The Dorset Resort there certainly is no shortage of things to do whether outdoor pursuits are your thing or you prefer a good workout. FISHING The Dorset Golf & Country Club has three superb private coarse fishing lakes for members or resort guests to enjoy. The lakes are set in a very tranquil and beautiful part of the area and away from the hustle and bustle of the golf courses and clubhouse. Parking facilities are available and swims are available for you to enjoy hours trying to catch the many types of fish including, Carp, Tench and Bream. These are our own private lakes and are rated as some of the best fishing lakes in Dorset. These lakes are very private and only available to our guests.

by pine trees and only yards from your log home. Special barbecue packs are available from our chefs upon request and barbecue coals are available from the main office. Situated next to the barbecue area is a Boules court and a large flat grassed area to enjoy and have fun whilst those steaks are sizzling away. DRIVING RANGE We have a floodlit driving range consisting of 16 bays (all under cover) enabling all year round practice. Open from 8am to 9pm, it is fitted with high-quality range mats and a unique targeting area and is a great practice area in which to hone your game. In addition we have a large putting green, practice bunker, short game area and chipping area.

BARBECUE The newly-built barbecue area allows for all the fun of alfresco dining. It is set in a beautiful area of The Resort surrounded

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The Leisure Continued... WILDLIFE / WALKS The Dorset Golf and Country Club is situated in over three hundred acres of forest and heathland. The adjacent healthland is classified as SSSI land and is owned and maintained by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Walk through this amazing Woodland and enjoy the peace. This Woodland has been described by the forestry commision as a living museum. The ancient forest contains rare species of trees and most interestingly six hundred year old coppiced oaks. following the old road from Bere Regis to Wareham.

The Dorset Resort is home to an abundance of wildlife including Sika, Muntjac and Roe Deer, badgers, foxes, rabbits and hares. Woodpeckers, Dartford Warblers, Herons, Kingfishers and Bitterns are among our multitude of bird habitants. Look out also for a varied collection of butterfly species indigenous to the Dorset countryside. Step outside your front door and enjoy this truly wonderful place.

We are fortunate to be close to the very centre of the now famous World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and for those wishing to visit this stunning area of the country, views of breathtaking proportion are a few short miles away.

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The Leisure Continued... JOGGING If walking (or buggying) around our picturesque courses does not meet your fitness regime, then feel free to jog around our Woodland. Sturdy footwear recommended at all times as this area is natural pathways and not manmade tracks. Enjoy an early morning jog along our beautiful woodland tracks and bridle paths from half a mile to five miles with nothing to disturb the tranquility but stunning scenery, and an abundance of native wildlife, birds and butterflies. Step outside your front door and enjoy this truly wonderful place. CLAYSHOOTING

by Graham Brown, You will always be assured of a warm welcome at the “Purbeck” with special discounts for Dorset Resort guests. Exceptional terrain provides the opportunity to cater for all types of clients, whether you’re a novice or experienced clay shooter. Why not try one of the Purbecks tester classes. More information: The Dorset Golf & Country Club are able to offer our guests a discounted membership and lesson tariff through Graham Brown. The Purbeck Shooting School can also offer Group and individual tuition for further details contact our office. For more information visit www.shooting.uk.com.

You’ll find Purbeck Shooting School just two minutes drive from The Dorset Golf & Country Club, set up in 1995 amongst the gorse and pine trees on a traditional rural estate

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The Leisure Continued... GLIDING Ever thought of surfing the air currents thousands of feet above the ground, or flying hundreds of miles across country in a day? Or putting a glider through an aerobatic routine? Flying a glider is not difficult - if you are capable of driving a car you can be trained to fly a glider. Gliders can fly as high as airliners, can fly hundreds of miles across country, and are aerobatic. The members and instructors of the Dorset Gliding Club will be delighted to talk to you and show you round; Tea, coffee, cold drinks and toilet facilities are available at the clubhouse. They are a friendly club and welcome visitors and new members. The club flies most weekends and occasional days in the summer and is affiliated to the British Gliding Association (BGA). Visiting glider pilots intending to fly their own glider from the field, please telephone the CFI - Peter Molloy on 01772 329081 (home) or 01722 434330 (work) in advance.

Note: The maximum weight of the passenger is about 220 lbs, or 100 kgs. For more information at weekends call the club on 01929 405599. During the week call Carol on 01305 269733 (evenings). LEISURE FACILITIES AT THE SPRINGFIELD The Dorset Golf & Country Club has arranged for guests to use the in-house facilities at the nearby Springfield Hotel. These include an indoor pool, beauty room and aerobics. We can familiarise our guests with these facilities before commencing their stay. THE GYM The Dorset Golf & Country Club has recently finished building a pristine multi-purpose gymnasium with brand new modern equipment including running machines, exercise bikes, Concept 2 rowing machine, cross trainer, and many weights machines. With two fully-qualified personal trainers on hand you will be feeling fit in no time.

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The Dorset Bowls Resort The Dorset Golf & Country Club has recently invested one million pounds in opening a new bowling rink and fitness centre. The new championship-standard three-rink bowling arena is ideal for full length or short mat bowling holidays. The arena incorporates a large viewing gallery for spectators, changing rooms, showers, a gymnasium, sauna and tropical shower. All these facilities can be used by members and guests. Two of the world’s greatest ever bowlers, David Bryant CBE and Tony Allcock MBE, performed the opening ceremony. It was the first time that the two stars, who have won 29 world bowls titles between them, have together opened a new bowling facility. We were both proud and privileged to have the Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer of the bowls world pay us a visit.

More than 200 people attended the opening and the guest list represented a real who’s who of the bowls world with the Chief Executives of Bowls England and The English Indoor Bowling Association, the EIBA Men’s and Ladies Presidents, and the Dorset Indoor and Outdoor Presidents among those who came to view this superb new arena. Andy Thomson, England captain and Graham Shadwell, England skip and Commonwealth team member, then played a very high quality exhibition match to crown a memorable opening. David Bryant said in his speech that if he was going to join a bowls club he would join The Dorset, adding that the location and facilities were second to none! Praise indeed from “The Great Man” himself!

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The Dorset Bowls Resort Continued... The Dorset SMBA (Short Mat Bowls Association) have made the Dorset Bowls Resort their home venue for all inter county games. We are very proud to host the county and have had some wonderful players gracing the arena playing out some thrilling matches this season. We also play host to open short mat and full length bowling tournaments as well as running open bowling breaks. Individuals, as well as large and small groups of bowlers, can enjoy all the benefits The Dorset Resort has to offer, including round robin bowling competitions and excellent prizes.

The winners of each three or four day breaks are invited back to compete in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dorset Champion of Champions Tournamentâ&#x20AC;?. If you love playing bowls, you will love the bowling holidays at The Dorset Resort. For more information call 01929 472244 or email admin@ dorsetgolfresort.com

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Local Attractions Whilst you are on holiday in Dorset why not visit some of the fabulous attractions that we consider to be amongst the best anywhere in the UK.

• Visit Sea Life at Weymouth

Here are just some of the things to do within 25 miles of the resort:

• Visit the Blue Pool at Furzebrooke

• Visit and Swim at Durdle Door • Visit the Swans at Abbotsbury • Visit Dorchester County Museum

• Visit Bovington Tank Museum

• Visit Dorset Military Museum

• Visit Monkey World

• Visit The Teddy Bear Museum at Dorchester

• Visit Athelhampton House

• Visit Wimborne Minster, Wimborne

• Visit and swim at Lulworth Cove and

• Visit the Priest House Museum at Wimborne

visit Lulworth Castle

• Sailing and Boating from Poole Quay

• Visit the Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum at Tolpuddle

• Visit Corfe Castle • Steam Train rides over the Purbeck Hills from Swanage

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Local Attractions Continued... Here are some more of the many wonderful attractions you can visit during your stay with us. All are within 25 miles of the resort:

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Visit the Wareham Museum

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Visit the Jet Aircraft Museum at Bournemouth Airport

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Visit Kingston Maurward House & Gardens

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Try indoor Go Karting at Bournemouth Airport

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Visit Compton Acres Gardens in Poole

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Visit Wareham Castle

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Visit Minterne Gardens

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Take a day trip to the Channel Islands from Poole

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Visit the Oceanarium at Bournemouth

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Visit Wimborne Model Village

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Harbour Boat Trips from Poole Quay

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Walk the Jurassic Coast Tour

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Visit West Bay Harbour and Cliffs

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Visit Kingston Lacy Village

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Visit the Lost Village of Tyneham

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Follow the Coastal Walk Guide from Lulworth

Staying at The Dorset Golf & Country Club there is so much to do you won’t be able to fit it all in to one visit. You will want to come back time and time again.

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