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A charity golf day can be the perfect setting for entertaining clients at the same time as putting your company’s chosen charity in the spotlight. Mixing a meeting and teeing off with an in-house competition over nine or 18 holes is another option.
It’s not all about the rough, the fairway and the greens though! The following courses offer superb corporate facilities, excellent levels of service and delegate rates that make choosing a golf course for a standalone meeting a good value option too. And if you do want to incorporate a round of golf into your day, then the time is par-fect!
Sandford Springs Golf Club
It’s impossible not to be impressed at Sandford Springs Golf Club in Hampshire. Set in the rolling hills of Watership Down territory, this golf venue has a unique 27-hole layout, with three 9-hole looped circuits; The Park, The Woods and The Lakes.
The first nine are played on The Park Course. This par 34 round will challenge with strong winds that are more common on a links course. The signature ninth hole is protected by lakes and bunkers, so accuracy will reward golfers here!
The middle nine of The Woods will impress with its tree-lined fairways and tricky greens. At par 36, this circuit is the hardest of the three and with a particularly challenging 13th over water and a deep bunker, its time to get combative on this course!
The back nine of the Lakes Course includes par fours and a par five, to create a pretty relentless start and with lakes everywhere, this circuit is not for the fainthearted!
When it’s time to sit down for business, Sandford Springs Golf Club offers meeting and event spaces in the clubhouse and hotel. Welcoming up to 180 delegates, facilities include Wifi and modern audio-visual equipment making presenting an easy option. Well versed in hosting receptions, this golf course in an excellent choice for an awards-dinner and is a natural home for a range of team-building options too.
Free parking and a delegate day rate starting from £36 put this Hampshire course at the top of our scorecard!
Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa
If you’re looking for more ways to keep delegates entertained, Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel has an abundance of activities, including a four lane bowling alley, indoor pool and tennis courts, a health club and relaxing spa facilities.
Located in Northamptonshire and with good road links to the M1 and M40, this golf venue boasts an impressive 220 acres of stunning countryside, 16 conference and meeting rooms, and the flexibility to welcome up to 300 delegates. The latest in audio visuals and an on-site technical support team bring further appeal. Plus, with a talented team in the kitchen, whether it’s a working breakfast meeting or a black-tie dinner, your event is in safe hands.
Golf at Hellidon is all about the water features and promises even the best of golfers a challenge! The 18-hole championship course is a par 72 and there’s an additional nine-hole valley course to throw into the mix too.
The delegate day rate starts from £40 and with so much to do here, the 24-hour rate from £140 is superb value.
Wychwood Park Hotel and Golf
It’s the stunning Cheshire countryside that’s the backdrop to the PGA European standard golf course at Wychwood Park Hotel and Golf. With a highly regarded reputation, the par 72 course boasts PGA specification greens, testing water hazards and protected wildlife areas.
From intimate syndicate spaces to suites welcoming several hundreds, this golf venue excels in delivering great customer care. Contemporary meeting rooms are bright and stylish and delegates have access to free Energy Stations throughout the day. The modern Bar Vista provides a stylish space for delegate downtime or head to the Claret Jug and enjoy the hospitality of the 19th!
Wychwood Park is just a few minutes from the M6, has ample on-site parking and a delegate day rate that starts from just £25.