Bearsted Golf Club Official Brochure 2015

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Welcome to Bearsted Golf Club History of the Club Applying for Membership Benefits of Membership Golf at Bearsted Visitors

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Golf Societies Open Competitions The Clubhouse Social Activities Tour the Course Our PGA Professional

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Golf Tuition Practice Facilities Find Us Contact Us

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W E LCO M E TO B E A RS TE D GO LF CLU B Bearsted Golf Club, which is a members club, was established in 1895. It is a superb parkland course set in the shadow of the North Downs in Kent, providing a good test of golfing ability to members and visitors alike. We welcome societies and green fee or match visitors and offer superb facilities and excellent food and drink in our clubhouse, which was built 2000.

Our members benefit from the many features associated with a ‘members’ golf club. These include discounted bar prices, an excellent restaurant and a full programme of competitions, matches and social functions.

We have reciprocal agreements with a selection of other ‘member’ clubs throughout Kent, where our members are able to play on weekdays at a reduced rate. Even more attractive, we get courtesy of the course, by prior arrangement, at 44 other members of the “1895 Club” throughout the UK and overseas.

Our club is situated on the outskirts of Maidstone, less than two miles from either Junction 7 or 8 off the M20, making it easily accessible from a wide area.

We welcome guests, societies and visiting teams to enjoy our splendid course and well-appointed clubhouse. The course stretches to 6,381 off the white tees, its par of 71 offering a fair test to golfers of all abilities. The greens, built to USGAspecifications, are renowned for their quality.

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H I S TO RY O F TH E CLU B Bearsted Golf Club dates back to 1895, originally a nine-hole

In 1914, Bearsted Golf Club was set up and remained on the

The golf course has undergone many changes and improvements

course, built on 52 acres of land owned by Sir George Hampson

present site, while Maidstone Golf Club members moved to a

over the years, notably in 1923 when with the lease of more land

and known as Maidstone Golf Club. A keen golfer, Sir George

new course in Oakwood Park where they lasted until closure in

the course was extended to 18-holes measuring 5,137 yards. To

became the first president of the club and was to be named

1962. It is of interest that in 1891 another Maidstone Golf Club

mark the occasion, an exhibition match was played between

Club Captain on no fewer than six occasions.

was formed at East Hampton, New York and still exists today.

the great Harry Vardon (six times Open Champion) and Mark

It is now one of the oldest and most exclusive golf clubs in the

Seymour, the professional at Cobham. More than 200 people

United States.

paid to watch the match, which was duly won by Vardon, who was fortified before play began by the consumption of several large whiskeys!

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In 1979, after the acquisition of Seager Farm, the course

This was not Faulkner’s first visit to Bearsted. He also played in

was lengthened still further to 6381 yards.

Designed by

an exhibition match in 1969 to raise money for Cancer Relief.

Club Professional Bob Henderson, the official opening of

Bernard Gallagher, Brian Barnes and Nick Job also took part.

the extended course was marked by a match featuring 30

The club has played host to many exhibition games for charity

professionals including Max Faulkner, an Open champion, and

and Ryder Cup golfers Dai Rees and Peter Alliss were among

former junior member Paul Hoad together with 90 amateur

those to take part in a match in support of the Forces Aid

players. West Ham and England footballer Trevor Brooking was

Society in 1965.

the special guest.

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A PPLY I N G FO R M E M B E R S H I P Bearsted is a members’ golf club – the land, buildings and all

9-13 and 14-17) and Intermediate age groups (18-24, 25-29 and

will act as your proposer. If you are just taking up golf, you will

equipment are wholly owned by the membership and run by

30-34). There are also special memberships for students up to

be introduced to our Club Professional, who will be happy to

elected members of the club. We currently have memberships

the age of 29, who are in full-time education.

arrange a series of lessons to get you started prior to submitting

available in all categories at Bearsted including Full, Intermediate,

a membership application.

Junior and Social. Our Secretary or a senior member of the Club

If you are new to the area and don’t know any members, don’t

Committee would love to show you around.

let that put you off. Call our Secretary and he will arrange for a

Whatever the circumstance, a very warm welcome awaits you

member, usually from the Club Committee, to contact you and

- so visit us soon and give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

The categories of membership are designed to accommodate all

arrange to show you around the club, discuss your membership

For more details, please visit our website or call our Secretary on

levels of golfers, with a smooth progression from Junior to Full

options and if appropriate, sample the course by playing 9 holes.

01622 738198 or email: office@bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

Adult Membership. Attractive rates are available for Junior (aged

If all goes well and your application is approved, this member

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B E N E FIT S O F M E M B E R S H I P The opportunity to play our fine course every day and meet

There are many compelling reasons, why joining us represents

friendly and like-minded golfers, who share your passion, should

an excellent choice:

be reason enough to persuade you to become a member of

• Very flexible payment terms

Bearsted Golf Club.

• No tee bookings (except Sunday mornings) - just turn up and play

• Complimentary or reduced rates to play at many other golf clubs • Many social functions throughout the year • PGA Professional offering expert tuition

• 15% discount on bar purchases

• Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs

• Modern clubhouse with restaurant and 2 bars

• Golf academy for beginners

• Full programme of Men’s, Ladies’, Veterans’, Mixed, and

• Fine practice facilities

Juniors’ competitions, as well as league and friendly matches

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GO LF AT B E A RS TE D Our members enjoy a full programme of golf throughout the year. Aside from tees reserved for competitions, there are only tee bookings on a Sunday morning, which means that unlike many other clubs, you can just turn up and play.

Men The Men’s section at Bearsted is fairly strong, with two teams entered in the Kent League, which is a scratch competition featuring four pairs playing fourball betterball matchplay. Always played on a Sunday, matches are followed by a convivial dinner.

Bearsted also takes part in the Guilford Trophy, a scratch team knockout throughout East Kent.

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There are many friendly matches, both men and mixed with other clubs in Kent. Generally, there are around 20 fixtures throughout the season, with the away matches providing the opportunity to enjoy some of the county’s other excellent courses. The friendly matches for the men are generally played on a Wednesday and the mixed matches on Sundays, with a dinner to follow.

There are also five men’s and mixed knockout competitions running throughout the summer and a Winter League running from October to March.

The most prized trophy is the Club Championship, featuring 18 holes of golf on a Saturday afternoon and another 18 on the following morning before an agreeable lunch.

The keen golfer in search of a casual and friendly game is never short of company, with informal roll-ups most weekdays.

Seniors The Over-60s and Over-70s also enjoy league competition.

Home and away matches, played on weekdays, take place against Gillingham, Mid-Kent, Rochester and Cobham, Redlibbets, Sheerness and Sittingbourne. The format is fourball betterball, with 5 pairs playing off a maximum handicap of 18 and 21 respectively.

At the end of the season, there are two further events; the first is when all the teams in the respective leagues gather at one of the clubs for an ‘End of Season Jamboree’, the winner being the team with the highest aggregate stableford score; the second event is when the respective winners of the 60s and 70s leagues gather for a final play-off. In parallel with these league matches, there is a home and away knockout competition involving clubs throughout Kent.

There are also 12 home and away friendly matches against local clubs with a lunch to follow. In addition, the Veterans Section run singles and pairs knockout competitions and at least seven major trophy competitions, one of the most popular being the Vets Open, which is a team competition and attracts entries from 30 clubs all over Kent.

The Veterans Section also organise less formal ‘pound in the middle’ competitions on 2 Monday mornings a month.

Otherwise its roll up, mix up and play most Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.

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Ladies

The county’s premier competitions are well supported, with

A team is also entered in The Mail on Sunday National Golf

The Ladies enjoy around 16 matches (eight home, eight away)

teams entered in the Bradley Cook, a five-a-side scratch

Club Classic, a hugely popular national event.

through the golfing season from March to early November,

team knockout tournament played in handicap order, and the

several of which are longstanding fixtures.

Coombe Cup for golfers over the age of 68, a trophy which was

At home, members enjoy one medal and one stableford a

won by the club in 2011.

month. There are a great many honours board competitions, the most prestigious of which is the Club Championship, a

Most matches are fourball betterball, but some feature singles play. Good company and good golf is the order of the day, with

Then there is the Pearson Trophy, a team event played in a

36-hole stroke play event played over a weekend, generally in

enjoyment of paramount importance. A light meal tends to

group format over the winter followed by a knockout phase

August.

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with the eventual winners going on to represent Kent against the champions from Hertfordshire, Surrey and Middlesex.

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Juniors Our Juniors are not restricted to playing at specific times and those with active handicaps are able to enter club competitions as well as the separate competitions we run for the Junior members.

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V I S ITO RS Visitors with a current handicap certificate (active or inactive

We do not have a tee booking system in operation, but it is

Reduced rates are available to guests of members, juniors and

handicap) are welcome to come and play at our club on

advisable to phone in advance to ensure there is no competition

holders of the Kent County Card or members of the Open

weekdays and at certain times at weekends. We are a fairly

being held at the club at the time you are hoping to play. Our

Fairways, Telegraph Open Fairways and Telegraph Subscribers

relaxed club, but we do ask visitors to respect our rules and

Professional will advise you as to the best time to play for a

Club. Often we run special offers during the year, details of

standard golfing etiquette to ensure their visit runs as smoothly

more relaxed and enjoyable round.

which can again be found on our website.

In common with other clubs we do insist on a minimum standard

Our bar and restaurant are open throughout the day. You are

All visitors must report to the Pro Shop and obtain and display

of smart casual dress at all times, details of which can be found

always welcome in the clubhouse to enjoy a social drink or

a bag tag before commencing play. Please ensure your golf

on our website.

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GO LF SOCI E TI E S We welcome societies on weekdays throughout the year. Our

We have several ready-made packages available or are happy

We pride ourselves on our versatility and adaptability and

superb course will guarantee you a great day of golf. Good

to customise a day to your exact requirements. Start the day

if we do not have a specific package to meet your particular

food and facilities await you upon your return to the clubhouse

with a tasty bacon roll, followed by some challenging golf on

needs, simply ask and we will do everything we can to

to ensure a memorable day. Our staff and Professional are on

our 18-hole course. After your game, relax and unwind in our

accommodate you.

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The golf shop provides a comprehensive range of equipment

Our caterers are highly regarded and are very experienced at

as well as being able to arrange golf lessons and prizes. We can

keeping hungry golfing societies happy. The three-course meal

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features the likes of homemade soup of the day with fresh

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O PE N CO M PE TITI O N S We usually run five Open events each year, where golfers with

The Bearsted Open, held in early July, is a Kent Order of Merit

The final Open event of the season is the Mixed Open. An 18-

a current active handicap are warmly invited to enter. These

event played as a 36-hole medal for players with a handicap

hole greensomes Stableford, played in fours and usually takes

events are very popular and you are advised to submit your

of 18 or below. There are prizes for the best scratch and

place in early September. Entry details and dates are available to

entry early. Places are usually allocated on a first come first

handicap score.

download from our website, www.bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

There are two competitions at the end of July; the Ladies Open,

Please note that adherence to our dress code and soft spikes

First up is the Veteran’s Open, generally held in the middle of

which is a three-ball team event and the Junior [Under 18] Open

only rule is a condition of entry.

May. This is an 18-hole Stableford competition for teams of

an 18-hole medal competition, which again is a Kent Order of

three visitors plus one Bearsted member, with the two best

Merit event.

served basis.

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TH E CLU B H OU S E Our clubhouse has undergone many improvements and rebuilds,

balcony overlooking the first hole. Our bar and catering staff

(number for the day is available from the Pro Shop to bona

with the present clubhouse being completed and opened in the

provide friendly and courteous service, and excellent meals,

fide visitors). When returning from your golf, please use the air

year 2000.

snacks and drinks at affordable prices. Our Restaurant menu,

blower to clean your golf shoes before entering the clubhouse

which is available to view on our website, is supplemented by

through the front door to gain access to the changing rooms.

It provides members, guests and visitors with excellent changing

a daily specials board. John, our Chef, provides an excellent

facilities, and a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in which

Sunday lunchtime Carvery, which is always well attended.

to relax and socialise, especially after a game of golf.

Disabled guests are invited to use the wheelchair-friendly access to our restaurant and bars by parking directly behind the

Normal clubhouse entrance and exit is via the front door, Golfers and guests can enjoy a drink and light snacks in the

which is kept unlocked during daylight hours. Locker rooms are

Lounge Bar, Casual Bar or weather permitting, out on the

accessed from the main foyer, using a swipe card or the keypad

clubhouse and using the footbridge.

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SOCI A L ACTI V ITI E S Bearsted rightly prides itself as being a club run for the benefit of

The club has an active social calendar that includes popular

Members are able to make use of our facilities for functions such

its members and there is a spirit of togetherness that can be felt

events such as quiz nights, murder mystery, dinner dances and

as weddings, birthday parties and wedding anniversaries. Local

in the clubhouse just as much as out on the course.

musical entertainment evenings, including tribute nights. With a

sports clubs and institutions also make use of our premises on a

bridge club and even indoor bowls on occasion, there really is

regular basis for functions and celebrations.

While there is nothing the members enjoy more than spending

something to appeal to everyone.

several hours attempting to master the course, they are not averse to enjoying themselves off the course as well.

Notable dates in the calendar such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Valentines are celebrated and we are always looking for new ways to make full use of the club’s superb caterers.

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TOU R TH E COU RS E In two loops of nine holes, our mature parkland course unusually starts and finishes with a par 3. The first is a gentle opening hole, but look out for the railway running along the right. Indeed, all the early holes require solid tee shots, and generally favour the player who draws the ball, as most of the trouble is found on the right of many fairways.

Water – either in the form of ponds or ditches, or both – is to be found on several of the holes, particularly on the inward nine.

The course features some beautiful landscaped and challenging holes, many with excellent views of the North Downs and the beautiful surrounding Kent countryside.

Our course is beautiful all year round, but some of the autumn colours in particular are spectacular.

Our greens are all constructed to USGA specification. Our tees have circular distance mark plates set into the ground, and our fairways have green posts denoting 150 yards to the centre of green. Measuring a maximum length of 6,381 yards off the white tees and a Standard Scratch Score of 71 matching its par (73 for Ladies), our course is a challenge for golfers of all abilities to enjoy.

Practice facilities include a large practice putting green, driving nets and practice ground - all situated close to the clubhouse and first tee.

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Prepare for your visit to Bearsted by familiarising yourself with

Hole 1 (Railway) 144 yards, par 3

Hole 3 (Sir George Hampson) 462 yards, par 4

each hole over the coming pages and make the most of your

Our course starts with a short par three with a difficult green

A very long left-to-right dogleg hole which is difficult to reach in

round with our hole-by-hole guide. You can prepare yourself

sloping down from the bank on the left. Watch out for the

two shots, especially with two fairway bunkers waiting to catch

for the challenges that await, as well as pick up some invaluable

railway.

out your second shot.

playing tips from our PGA-qualified Professional.

Hole 2 (Old School) 342 yards, par 4 A difficult blind drive on this straight par four hole, with out of bounds on the left and trouble waiting in the trees on the right.

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Hole 4 (Honeyhill Woods) 433 yards, par 4

Hole 5 (The Shaw) 363 yards, par 4

Hole 6 (The Hump) 508 yards, par 5

A good drive will leave you well placed to reach the green with

A straight fairway to the green, but with a ditch hazard to the

A long par five sloping from left to right, with longer grass and

your second shot. However, mind the ditch and out of bounds

right. Please play a provisional ball if you think your tee shot may

small ditch (not classed as a hazard) strategically placed to help

on the right.

have gone into the woods on the right, but you must play your

stop your ball from going into the woods - surprisingly, on the

original ball if you find it.

right again. Please play a provisional ball if you think your tee shot may have gone into the woods on the right, but you must play your original ball if you find it.

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Hole 7 (Up And Over) 388 yards, par 4

Hole 8 (Downs View) 178/214 yards, par 3

Hole 9 (Halfway) 379 yards, par 4

A right to left dogleg to the green located in the valley, where

This par three involves a tee shot across a valley to the well-

This very inviting hole is frequently used for the longest drive

the trees to the left often block out a second shot to the green.

guarded green.

competitions, but be careful. Out of bounds awaits a loose tee shot to the left, as does the pond on the right.

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Hole 10 (Twin Oaks) 295 yards, par 4

Hole 11 (Centenary Bridge) 324 yards, par 4

Hole 12 (Water Meadow) 399 yards, par 4

A relatively short par four with the green just beyond the two

A dogleg right with a very inviting tee shot down the hill, and

A good straight drive is called for on this very long par 4 hole,

tall trees in the distance.

over the stream and bridge. Beware of the ponds either side of

with trouble again waiting for a loose tee shot to the right and

the fairway.

the pond on the right for the long hitters.

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Hole 13 (Birling House) 502 yards, par 5

Hole 14 (Reservoir) 382 yards, par 4

Hole 15 (Seager Way) 511 yards, par 5

A long straight tee shot is needed on this par five which bends

A tee shot to a wide open fairway sloping from left to right

A ditch across the fairway is in range for the long hitters, and the

to the left. Strategically placed bunkers await each shot from tee

where a ditch and bunker often catch out the unaware. A

green is located at the top of the hill on this long par five.

to green.

second shot which strays into the ditch across the fairway is rarely rewarded with a playable third shot.

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Hole 16 (Chapel Lane) 179 yards, par 3

Hole 17 (Brickfield) 384 yards, par 4

Hole 18 (Sandy Mount) 172 yards, par 3

A short par three with a tee shot to the green at the bottom

A long drive back up the hill again, where a shot to the right

Our course finishes with a straight downhill par three where

of the hill.

of centre is needed to avoid being blocked out by the trees

the valley in front of the green catches out many players.

to the left.

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OU R PG A PRO FE S S I O N A L Our PGA Professional and his assistant will extend a warm

The shop is well stocked with golfing gear from many of the

Our Professional specialises in custom-fitting clubs to our

welcome to members, guests, and all visitors to the club.

leading brands. It is also the place for all your everyday golfing

customers’ needs, and also operates a repairs service in his

needs such as balls, tees and refreshments to pop in your golf

workshop, carrying out loft and lie alterations as well as re-

They will endeavour to give a friendly, informative and relaxed

bag. Pull trolleys may be hired and there are also a limited

shafting and re-gripping, which can prolong the life of a favourite

atmosphere, and hope that if you are in the market for golf

number of electric trolleys and caddy cars/buggies, which should

set of clubs. Replacement of worn-out soft spikes will also be

equipment of any kind you will receive good and honest advice,

be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

gladly undertaken.

and can try before you buy.

Please ring the Pro Shop on 01622 738024 (or 01622 738198, Option 2) for more details.

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GO LF TU ITI O N Tuition is available to all golfers from beginner to experienced

Whether you are a talented player who needs a quick swing

For those who have never tried it before, an on-course lesson

players, and will be structured to meet your personal needs.

fix before a competition, an inconsistent player in search of

can be an eye-opening experience. Our Professional will

Vouchers for tuition or golfing gifts are also popular.

a more repeatable technique or a beginner wanting to learn

examine your shot-making decisions and offer alternatives,

some sound fundamentals, the staff are here to help seven

which could help lower your score.

Juniors are particularly welcome to come along to our Sunday

days a week.

morning group tuition - please call our Pro Shop for more

For more details, or to book a lesson, please call 01622 738024

information. Our Professional is committed to enabling our

There are numerous lesson options and packages available to

members and visitors to play golf to the best of their ability.

suit your game and budget. Hourly and half-hourly lessons are

(or 01622 738198, Option 2).

available, with discounts applicable if a block of six lessons is booked at one time.

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PR ACTI CE FACI LITI E S We have excellent practice facilities for those looking to

As visitors take the short walk from the car park to the

For those wishing to practice the long game there is a practice

work on lowering their handicap. Coupled with the tuition

clubhouse they cannot help but notice the immaculately

area to the rear of the clubhouse between the 2nd and 9th

offered by our Professional, it represents the complete game

prepared practice putting green in front of the clubhouse. This

fairways. At either end of the practice ground there are greens

improvement programme.

is the perfect way to acclimatise oneself to the superb USGA-

with bunkers to work on perfecting those up and downs or

specification greens.

sand saves, which can make the difference between an average round and a very good one.

A pair of practice nets can be found by the members’ car park, which are ideal for getting loose before taking to the course.

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GAS, HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICES At Homeglow we pride ourselves in supplying a quality, comprehensive, trustworthy and cost effective Gas, Heating and Plumbing service in Maidstone and surrounding areas. With no call out charge, qualified engineers with City and Guilds and ACS certification. We repair boilers, perform landlord gas safety checks and install all types of gas appliances including stoves and log burners.

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FI N D U S The Club is located three miles east of Maidstone, Kent, and less than two miles from either junction 7 (Maidstone/ Sittingbourne) or junction 8 (Motorway Services/ Leeds Castle) of the M20 motorway.

From junction 7 of the M20 Follow Maidstone signs to first roundabout then take first exit (left) heading for Bearsted Green; go past Newnham Court Garden Village, straight across the next roundabout and follow this road for one mile, and look for the turning on the left into the club about 300 yards past the railway bridge.

From junction 8 of the M20 Follow A20 signs towards Maidstone (right at first roundabout), and after one mile (before Tudor Park Hotel) turn right towards Bearsted Green. Go past the village green and the Railway Station.

The entrance to the club is about 300 yards on your right.

Parking Please park in the first car park (unless disabled), and walk up the slope to the clubhouse. Initial entry should be via the front door, and if not already unlocked, please gain entry by use of the adjacent intercom speaker.

Public transport The nearest railway station is Bearsted, which is less than 200 yards from the clubhouse. Southeastern run frequent services from London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone East (64 minutes). All trains stop at Bearsted Station because it is close to Leeds Castle, which is a very popular tourist attraction.

Disabled members, guests, and visitors are invited to park in the disabled bays adjacent the main clubhouse, or if a suitable space is available - directly behind the clubhouse (driving through the members car park to the left of the clubhouse, and up the ramp), to use the wheelchair friendly access over the footbridge.

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CO NTACT U S Here at Bearsted Golf Club it is always a pleasure to meet new members, visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any queries or questions that you may have, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Telephone: 01622 738198

Club Secretary 01622 738198 Option 4

Fax: 01622 735608

Pro Shop Telephone: 01622 738024 (or 01622 738 198 Option 2) E-mail: proshop@bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

E-mail: office@bearstedgolfclub.co.uk Website: www.bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

Bar Telephone: 01622 738 389 (or 01622 738 198 Option 3)

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