EPSOM GOLF CLUB Official Brochure 2017 - 2018
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05 Welcome
21 Pathway Membership
38 Weddings and Functions
06 History
23 Reciprocal Golf Arrangements
41 Business Membership
10 The Course
25 Pro AM and Open Competitions
45 Corporate Facilities
12 Take The Course Tour
29 Junior Coaching
49 Social Activities
15 The Professional Shop
31 Visitors
50 How To Find & Contact Us
16 Lessons
33 Golf Societies
18 Membership
35 Clubhouse Tel: 01273 616 477
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Inspiring, challenging and never ordinary. That is the course on the top of the Downs at Epsom Golf Club. Renowned for its testing, undulating greens, known for its stunning views over London and revered for the extraordinary friendliness of its members and staff.
The Downs form a natural topography for golf. Presenting a course as nature intended, full of character and challenging golfers to use a full repertoire of shots. The subsoil is chalk so drainage is fantastic and golf is often played at Epsom when other courses are closed.
History plays an important part at Epsom with its close links to one of the oldest racecourses in the world. The Downs have been a centre for recreation for centuries and no doubt golf has been played on the Downs even longer than the Club’s 128year history.
We have a healthy membership, we host one of the biggest Pro Am events in the South of England annually and, as a true members’ club, we go out of our way to ensure every visitor is made very welcome.
If you would like to play a round, bring guests or societies or join the Club, simply call us and experience our unique approach. For lovers of golf and its history Epsom is a club to visit and to enjoy for the traditional downland challenge it offers and to soak up the atmosphere of bygone days in the clubhouse. We look forward to welcoming you.
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HISTORY
The fact that Epsom Golf Club was officially formed following a Burn’s Night celebration nods to some cultural influences in its formation. In fact, the course began as two separate rudimentary golf courses.
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It is known that well before the formation of the Club, Dr Laidlaw Purves of the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club and Mr Richardson of Sutton ‘knocked a ball about’ upon the Downs. A Mr T.W. Lang lived close by and made the most of the rough and ready natural greens between the racing grandstand and the rifle butts playing with other ‘Wimbledonians’. The number of other local notaries joining them rapidly grew.
Further north another course was mapped out by the masters of Epsom College, which adjoins the Club, and began its life as the Royal Medical Benevolent College in 1851. Towards the end of 1888, encouraged by Mr Mackey, residents started to take up the game paying a small subscription to cover the costs of rolling and sweeping the first proper greens. A preliminary meeting was held at Bromley Hurst in Church Road, the home of Mr G.F.
Burgess, on January 25, 1889, which happens to be Burn’s Night, and perhaps nods to the influence of the founding Scottish members. It was resolved that a club be formed with an annual subscription of 10 shillings and 6 pence. The Lord of the Manor, Mr J.S. Strange, granted permission and Mr Alexander Patrick of Wimbledon was employed to lay out a course roughly combining the Master’s course and the one which had become known as ‘Lang’s’ course.
Arthur Jackson was appointed the first professional, soon to be replaced by Willie Dunn, who went on to great success in America. To begin with the clubhouse as such was a room next to The Hussar (which exists to this day as a corner shop). Very soon the Club moved to a bungalow owned by founding member John Nightingall. The fact that by 1893 the first purposebuilt clubhouse in Surrey was built, funded by the members, indicates that they must have been people of some substance.
J Hatchard-Smith, a celebrated London architect, already engaged by Lord Rosebery on his estate, was the designer. He was paid just one guinea for the privilege. That the founders were men of some means is further borne out by the fact that a founding Vice President was the Earl of Rosebery, later to become Prime Minister, and another Vice President was Sir Allen Sarle, Secretary of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway.
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The clubhouse, albeit with a number of improvements and extensions, remains as an architectural icon to this day. Typical of the recreational trends of ‘gentlemen’ in the Edwardian period, an extension was built to house the snooker table. To enter the snooker auditorium, for that is what it is, is to take a step back in time. The Victorian snooker table, the wooden panels that adorn the room, the ancient scoreboard, the pictures of the Club Captains representing more than a century all conspire to create an ambience which exudes history. Only the billows
of cigar and cigarette smoke, that would surely have immersed the room in the early days, are missing now. Many stories exist about the Club. For instance there was the time that the Artisans were reprimanded by the Club for using parts of their own shack as fire wood just to keep warm. As you would expect of a club so steeped in history it has had some wonderful visitors. Four Open champions – Harry Vardon, James Braid, J.H. Taylor and Sandy Herd – have pitted their wits against this deceptively difficult golf course.
The story goes that when Vardon put on an exhibition match the club collection was short for his fee and the hat had to be sent round a second time. In the year he won the Open (1902), Herd took 10 strokes on our 18th – a signature hole and one which has changed little since that time. His ball lodged in the hedge which straddled the 18th hole – which is perhaps why today a gap exists for the ball to travel through.
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The Course
For any golfer, Epsom offers an unusual challenge. Though not overly-long by today’s standards at 5,780 yards from the white tees, do not let that tempt you into thinking that Epsom is a pushover. Far from it. The course comprises a wide variety of traditional downland holes that offer a unique and intriguing challenge to golfers because no two holes are alike. From some tees the hole seems tight through trees whereas others seem more open but the undulating fairways and greens ensure that good concentration and application are required. Many say
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that the course at Epsom is a great leveller because guile and skill replace the ability to drive balls a long way as on many modern courses. Here the emphasis is on brains rather than brawn, with accuracy rewarded more than distance and the ability to put one’s ball in the optimum position one of the keys to success. Nowhere is this more applicable than when it comes to the approach shot, because it is Epsom’s greens that are legend. Consistent and very true, they offer a very demanding test because of their mixture of surprising speed and undulation.
Only the 18th green can boast to be level and it is also the only hole at Epsom to feature bunkers. Getting the wrong side of a fiendishlyplaced flag can cause consternation and cost several shots and many return for another crack believing the knowledge they accrued on their previous visit gives them every chance of besting our course second time around. Beware. It could turn into a lifelong pursuit which may result in you becoming our newest member!
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Take the Course Tour
Prepare for your visit to Epsom by familiarising yourself with each hole over the coming pages and make the most of your round with our hole-by-hole guide. You can prepare yourself for the challenges that await, as well as pick up some invaluable playing tips from our Head Professional, Stuart Walker. Hole 1, 329 yards, par 4 Slightly uphill with trees either side to a large undulating green where a three-putt is a common occurrence. Hole 2, 371 yards, par 4 An accurate drive is required to set up the opportunity of a mid iron shot across the valley to the two-tiered green.
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Hole 3, 192 yards, par 3 This enormous undulating green is an Epsom feature but first you have to negotiate the trees on the right and the heavy rough to the left.
Hole 6, 443 yards, par 4 A long drive down towards the valley will leave you with a difficult shot up the hill to the tiered green which can deceive the best putters.
Hole 4, 259 yards, par 4 By stroke index, one of the easiest holes on the course, but beware, the ball tends to run to the right towards trees.
Hole 7, 378 yards, par 4 A dog-leg left where only the straightest of drives will avoid trees to both sides. The ideal line cuts the corner.
Hole 5, 423 yards, par 4 A long but open hole towards the highest part of the course where the wind is inevitably at its strongest.
Hole 8, 254 yards, par 4 A short hole but through the narrowest of gaps. For many, an iron shot is the best option to avoid the trees on the right.
Hole 9, 312 yards, par 4 A sweeping-right hand dog-leg requiring caution. The tree standing guard on the right front of the green captures many a stray ball.
Hole 13, 137 yards, par 3 A very hard green to hit with trees sheltering on the right and a tendency for the ball to roll to the left.
Hole 16, 292 yards, par 4 Light relief after the previous hole. An enchanting hole straight down the valley and reachable from the tee by many.
Hole 10, 293 yards, par 4 Another tee shot through a gap to an ample fairway and a relatively easy shot to the green. The highest point of the course.
Hole 14, 357 yards, par 4 The fairway sweeps over a ridge then runs gently downhill and to the right. It is essential that you put your ball below the flag on this difficult sloping green.
Hole 17, 125 yards, par 3 Do not be fooled by this postage-stamp hole. From a raised tee to a deceptive green that induces many a three-putt.
Hole 11, 462 yards, par 5 Out of bounds to the left and trees all along the right towards a tiered green. Hole 12, 193 yards, par 3 A difficult tee shot through the funnel of trees to another large undulating green.
Hole 15, 520 yards, par 5 Stroke Index 2 for good reason. A good tee shot hugging the left corner of the corridor of trees will set up a long second towards this testing green.
Hole 18, 440 yards, par 4 The ideal shot cuts the left-hand corner but needs to be long to give a straight hit into the green. Note the bunkers to both sides.
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Professional Shop
Staffed by Head Professional Stuart Walker and supported by assistant professional Adam Taylor, the Pro Shop can take care of all your golfing needs, from checking in and booking tee-times or golf lessons to the purchase or repair of equipment. If you wish to hire an electric or pull trolley, in need of refreshment to pop in your bag before taking to the course, or just a friendly chat, the Pro Shop should again be your destination.
Stuart Walker, the Epsom Golf Professional, is only the 15th the Club has had in 121 years. Stuart spent some time at the RAC Golf & Country Club and came to us in autumn 2008 with a fine reputation for teaching. The Pro Shop offers a wide selection of many leading golf brands. Our price watch policy ensures products are available at locally competitive prices.
We perform club repairs such as reshafting and re-gripping and if you are in the market for a new set of clubs, why not consider custom-fitting. We take a few static and dynamic measurements of you and your swing and can order you a set of clubs that will be personal to you. Epsom specialises in custom-fitting for Callaway, Yonex and Taylormade but best of all, if you buy from us this service will cost you nothing extra! For more information, pop into the Pro Shop, or call 01372 741867.
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Lessons
Head Professional Stuart Walker and his team are on hand to offer expert tuition to those looking to improve their game. Clear, precise, focused teaching can target any area of concern to help turn what were perceived weaknesses into strengths. Half-hour and hour-long lessons are available and these can be shared with a friend at no extra cost. For those booking a course of five lessons at once, the Pro team will give you a sixth lesson free. These sessions will enable you to develop a basic understanding of
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your golf swing and feature range work, practice drills and instruction on how to sharpen up the short game. Computer analysis is available with the popular V1 Golf software, which enables the learner golfer to compare their own swing against those of the tour professionals and see where they may be going wrong. On-course playing lessons are a great way to learn how to play the right shots at the right time. Our professionals will demonstrate the techniques and show you how and when to play them. They will also give pointers on how to develop the
correct mental approach and give valuable advice on course management and how to improve it in order to cut down on those wasted shots that affect most recreational golfers during the course of a round. In addition, there are several options available to those wishing to take up the game or to improvers looking to lower their scores. Beginner Package This 10-lesson package will take new golfers through all the shots they need to start playing the game of golf. The
lessons cover basics such as aim, grip, stance, through the full swing, to short game skills such as bunker play and putting and finishes with tuition on the course. The lessons do not have to be taken week by week; they can be booked to suit the golfer’s diary. Half Day Improvement Course Aimed at golfers that can already play the game, this halfday package is designed to pin-point areas of improvement in all aspects of the game – long game,
short game, iron play and on-course. The package includes lunch and drinks. Players will be encouraged to communicate with the coach and give feedback into areas that they will have chosen to work on. Learn to Play - In a Day This intensive course is designed for those completely new to golf and who are keen to learn all areas of the game in just one day. The package will take golfers from the basics of holding a club, all the way through to playing a full hole at the
end of the day. The package includes refreshments, lunch, drinks and a golf glove for all taking part. Golf Lesson Vouchers You may purchase vouchers for golf lessons from the Professional Shop (by return of post) for the perfect gift. Please drop into the shop for any further information or call the shop on 01372 741867 to book your first lesson.
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Membership
Epsom Golf Club has a wide range of options available to those looking to join our friendly, popular and historic club.
Full Membership - Full membership is available to men and women and enables play at any time (other than Tuesday mornings reserved for lady members). Full members can access all the Club facilities and are eligible to enter all the competitions on receipt of a handicap. 5-Day Membership - This allows play on weekdays and to enter competitions falling within these days.
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Academy Membership - This membership has been introduced for those looking to make the step up to join a golf club but have not yet attained a handicap. Business Membership - This membership is tailored for the smaller business and provides flexible use of the clubhouse and course on weekdays. For more information ring the office on 01372 721666.
Junior Membership - Epsom is very popular with young golfers (18 and under on April 1st) and at present we have vacancies for girls and boys. Attractive membership rates are offered to those aged 6-11 and 12-17.
Intermediate Membership - We offer two Intermediate Membership options for those aged 18-23, 24-30 and 30-32 to ease the transition from Junior to Full member. Family Membership - The Club offers Family Memberships in various categories. For further details please call 01372 721666.
Social Membership - Provides use of the clubhouse including the bars, dining room and the snooker room. Social Members are welcome to join in the Club’s many social events and many participate in the regular Bridge and Whist sessions.
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Pathway Membership
Have you ever been tempted to join a golf club but been put off by the thought that it might not be for you? At Epsom we have the perfect answer, with the introduction of a pioneering scheme called our Pathway Membership, a new idea which provides golfers with an affordable and convenient way of trying club membership. The Pathway scheme runs for three months and offers either full seven-day or full five-day membership, each at a very attractive introductory rate.
Benefits include: • Entry into club competitions. • Official Club handicap. • Full use of facilities including bar and snooker room. • One free golf lessons and video swing analysis. The Pathway Scheme is run several times a year, so it is best to check out our website, www.epsomgolfclub.co.uk to see whether it is currently available, or for details of upcoming dates.
Of course, we are confident that with Epsom’s excellent and picturesque golf course, the outstanding clubhouse facilities and the friendliness of our members and staff, that Pathway Members will subsequently find it too much of a wrench to leave and will become part of our special Club. Call Head Pro Stuart Walker and ask him about membership and playing golf at Epsom. Stuart and his team will be pleased to help on 01372 741867.
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Reciprocal Golf Arrangements
Epsom Golf Club is always striving for ways to ensure membership offers outstanding value for money and one of those is by offering free or discounted golf at neighbouring clubs with who we have a reciprocal agreement. We belong to two associations, Surrey Hills Golf Club Alliance and Smart Golfer, both of which offer benefits to our members. Surrey Hills Golf Club Alliance Members of each of the five clubs in the Alliance are entitled to play at other member clubs for just ÂŁ15 weekdays and
ÂŁ15 at weekends after 1pm. For members of Epsom this means they can enjoy low cost golf at Chipstead, North Downs, Redhill & Reigate and Reigate Heath. Full details can be seen on the dedicated website: www.surreyhillsgolf.co.uk Smart Golfer Network The Smart Golfer Network is a group of more than 20 other clubs spread around the south of England. Each club offers golfers at other member-clubs the chance to play at their club twice a year free of charge, additional rounds are then at the
discretion of the host club. As well as the free round, golfers from network clubs are offered a superior rate for group bookings, with the first four players playing for nothing and the following members at a rate that betters the guest rate. For more details and to see a list of participating clubs, visit the Smart Golfer website: www.smartgolfer.co.uk
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Pro Am and Open Competitions
Epsom hosts one of the biggest Pro Am events in the South East under the auspices of the PGA, with more than 40 teams taking to the course in the all-day event which is held in either May or June. Sponsored teams are welcome with their own golf professional or the PGA can allocate a pro to a team. Generally speaking the allocated professionals are taken from the top end of the PGA South Region’s Order of Merit table. The day includes 18 holes of golf in teams of four including a professional, with the
best two scores counting on each hole. Food is provided in the package. The 32nd Epsom Golf Club Pro-Am held in June 2011 was a particularly memorable one for Club Captain and host Declan O’Brien, because his team went on to win the event! In addition, we hold a number of popular Open Days when visitors from other clubs with a recognised handicap are welcome to play the course as individuals or in teams of two.
These Open Days include a meal and are very social as well as golfing occasions, with prizes on offer to the winners. May sees us host two events on separate days, the Ladies’ Open and the Men’s Open. There is a Mixed Open generally held at the end of July and in early October there is the Senior’s Open. For more details and exact dates, call the Pro Shop on 01372 741867 or visit our website.
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Junior Coaching
Epsom is an outstanding choice for parents looking to instil in their children a passion for the great game of golf. We have an outstanding junior section, backed up by a programme of organised events and coaching by staff who rightly see the youngsters as the future pillars of our great golf club and who will continue its fine traditions. Epsom was the first Club in Southern England to be awarded the prestigious English Golf Partnership award of the GolfMark for excellence in developing and conducting its Junior Section. This was complemented the following year
when the Club was the first in the country to be awarded the ClubMark by Sport England. In 2007, we were awarded the GolfMark ‘High Achiever’ Gold Star, once again being the very first golf club in the country to receive it! The awards recognise Epsom’s comprehensive and coherent Child Protection policies and practices, as well as the quality of the coaching programme. This is conducted by a team of trained Junior Leaders who assist the club’s professional.
ages of 6 and 12. Lessons, available to non club members, run on Saturday and Sunday mornings for one hour. The programme is a fun and enjoyable introduction to golf, with games and challenges that stimulate their golf learning. It is an ideal springboard for joining as a Junior Member. For more details call Adam in the Pro Shop on 01372 741867 or e-mail Adamtaylorgolf@gmail.com
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Visitors
If there is one thing all visitors to Epsom agree on – it is the friendliness of the club. The Pro Shop, the staff in the clubhouse and the members want nothing more than for you to enjoy your visit and to come back and see us again. Visitors are welcome to play the course whenever it is not being used by members for competitions or organised events or by golfing societies. As a members’ club there are some times which are set aside for members and we regret we cannot take bookings on weekends and Tuesdays before noon, and Wednesdays before 9.15 am.
It is advisable to book in advance, either by calling the Pro Shop on 01372 741867 or by using the automated booking-in service available via our website, www.epsomgolfclub.co.uk Although the club has standard green fee rates for weekdays and weekends, we offer significant savings for certain times of the day, particularly if you are prepared to avoid the busiest times, or if you book at the last minute. The price quoted is the price you pay. There is no booking fee.
With our automated booking system it is easy to identify the times when reduced price green fees are available and after making your payment you get instant onscreen and e-mail confirmation of your booking. If you would like to book golf clubs, trolleys, food in advance, etc you should enter these requirements in the booking form or alternatively you can contact the Club directly by phone on 01372 721666.
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Golf Societies
Epsom welcomes visiting golf societies from Monday to Friday (except Tuesday mornings) and at weekends by arrangement. To qualify for our attractive deals your group must contain a minimum of eight golfers. We offer set packages throughout the year which appeal to many society organisers as it makes booking easier for many. Please bear in mind, though, that Epsom has a very flexible attitude to golf society packages and we would be delighted to accommodate your individual requirements.
Some sample packages are: Vardon Coffee and bacon roll 18 holes Braid Full English breakfast 18 holes Taylor Coffee and bacon roll 18 holes - Light lunch Herd Coffee and bacon roll 18 holes - 2-course lunch
Meals can be served in the traditional atmosphere of our oak-beamed dining room with its balcony and view over the 18th or, for smaller gatherings, in the Committee Room. Because Epsom has its own chef’s we can provide everything from sandwiches/buffet to a gourmet meal, but popular dishes with golf societies, like ham egg and chips, are also available. To enquire about availability for a golf society or to discuss options, simply call us on 01372 721666 or e-mail stuartwalker@epsomgolfclub.co.uk or complete the Golf Society Enquiry Form on our website.
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Clubhouse
Epsom’s was the first purpose-built clubhouse in Surrey, completed in 1893 – only four years after the Club was founded. Within ten years the snooker auditorium was added and since then the clubhouse has been extended and improved.
Visitors and members get the best of both worlds – the chance to experience relaxing in an historic building which is full of character, yet one which has kept up with the times and boasts the latest facilities one has grown to expect, such as internet access.
Everyone is welcome to make use of the Clubhouse Lounge and bar. The main bar is a popular meeting place for some relaxation and refreshment after a round of golf. Hot and cold food is served on most days. The main bar leads out to the patio area overlooking the 18th green.
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The main upstairs beamed dining room is used for major functions and hosts our regular Sunday lunches, which are a particular highlight.
The varied menu they offer has a wide range of snacks and main courses options, with even more choice on the daily specials board. One of the most popular additions has been the Epsom burger, which is already the stuff of local legend.
Even if you do not play snooker yourself, you should go take a look at the room to experience its unique atmosphere as well as the pictures of the old Club Captains who stare down at you from the walls. Our iconic snooker auditorium was completed in 1913 and to enter the room is to take a step back in time. The snooker table, which still rolls as truly as the greens for which Epsom is renowned, is thought to be nearly 200 years old.
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Weddings and Functions
Why not come and celebrate your special day at Epsom Golf Club?
for that birthday or anniversary party, christening or other special occasion.
As you begin planning one of the most important days of your life you will appreciate the help and advice of our experienced team. We pride ourselves on being flexible and will endeavour to help plan a day that is tailor-made to your wishes.
We can cater for up to 120 people inside the club or outside in a stylish marquee and can provide anything from a buffet to a six-course menu banquet.
Here at Epsom we specialise in smaller weddings and will create a wonderful atmosphere for your unforgettable day. Equally, we represent the perfect choice
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There are three sit-down menu choices featuring the likes of roasted rump of lamb, gratin dauphinois, red wine and rosemary jus, medallions of beef fillet, fondant potato and sauce Diane or panfried skate wing, saffron potatoes and caper beurre noisette.
Equally, if you are looking a buffet menu to satisfy your evening guests, ours is guaranteed to please, with Chinesestyle marinated chicken, BBQ baby back ribs, a selection of Greek dips with warm pitta bread and penne pasta salad with mozzarella, tomato and basil among the dishes on offer. Our packages are just a guide and we are open to any suggestions and can even offer a themed package, for instance if the bride and groom had fish and chips when they first met and they want that on their big day it is not a problem. We are here to please!
In general we can cater for up to 64 people seated in the dining room and up to 20 in the committee room. Below you will find details of the rooms available for you to hire for your function. Main function room This upstairs room with its view over the course and the 18th green, and its traditional wooden dĂŠcor adds a degree of timeless quality to any event. The room doubles as a meeting room allowing an audience of up to 80 people to comfortably view presentations and can
seat the same number for eating using round or angular table formats. Committee room This room on the ground floor is a very popular business meeting room as it provides the ambience of a traditional company boardroom. It will take up to 20 people comfortably, and is often used as a flexible venue for a smaller meeting with buffet food or with the eating taking place in the main lounge.
Main Lounge The main lounge is available to guests attending the Club for functions but not usually on an exclusive basis as this is the main social room for club members. The lounge can sometimes be booked on an exclusive basis by prior agreement. In many cases people using the meeting rooms for functions will share the bar with club members or remain in their meeting room using waitress service. To book any of the Club’s facilities or to arrange for a tour of the premises, call the office on 01372 721666.
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Business Membership
The Business membership at Epsom Golf Club has been designed to allow larger or smaller companies owners and employees access to all The Club has to offer.
The Business membership offers two full memberships to company directors/ owners giving Full 7 day access to the golf course, Clubhouse facilities and meeting rooms, social functions and the ability to gain an official handicaps and play in a number of Club Competitions.
The second part of the Business Membership then allows a minimum of 3 company employees to unlimited off-peak golf and access to Club facilities.
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All in all Epsom Golf Club is a great place to do business, entertain clients and create a place for employees to bond and relax.
For more information and details on how Epsom Golf Club can work for your business please contact Stuart Walker at stuartwalker@epsomgolfclub.co.uk or call on 01372 741867. Appointments can be arranged for you to be shown around The Club and perhaps even enjoy a round on us.
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Corporate Facilities
The facilities at Epsom Golf Club are perfect for those looking to hold a business meeting, conference or seminar outside their normal office environment. Steeped in history, our clubhouse and surroundings offer a relaxing retreat, with three separate rooms being available to hire at either full-day or half-day rates. The Committee Room This traditional meeting room on the ground floor features a large window with louvre blinds and a traditional fireplace. The room is ideal for a boardroom style meeting
and can also accommodate individual tables, theatre or classroom style. The Syndicate Room The Syndicate Room on the upper level provides another traditional setting ideal for break-out sessions from other rooms or for the smaller meeting. The window looks out to the front of the clubhouse but is well shielded from direct light. The Beamed Room The oak beams and wooden surrounds give this larger room a very traditional feel and yet the expanse of windows and
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event can be extended to include sporting and team-building activities.
indoor and outdoor golf tuition and demonstrations.
At Epsom we can provide a productive balance between work and leisure team-building activities or just some fun. Recreational options include:
Play snooker As you might expect, our oak-timbered Snooker Room is steeped in history and provides a unique environment to relax or for team-building activities.
Play golf At Epsom delegates have the opportunity to play a round of golf on our 18-hole golf course with 128 years of history. Putting, tuition and fun competitions For less-committed golfers we can arrange putting competitions and there are many other options we can offer including
Enjoy the surroundings All delegates can use our full bar facilities and simply soak up the traditional atmosphere.
satisfy the needs of your delegates. All the food is freshly prepared on the premises by our own chef’s and his team. Tea and coffee together with biscuits or pastries can be provided and there are three set buffetstyle menus featuring a selection of sandwiches and other tasty accompanying side-dishes. When it comes to our customers, flexibility is our watchword and if you have specific requirements, simply speak to us beforehand.
Epsom’s catering team is able to offer a wide variety of dining alternatives to
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Social Activities
If you are new to our club or paying us a visit for the first time, one of the first things you will notice about Epsom is how friendly the members are.
are catered for, so hopefully there is something to appeal to everyone.
This camaraderie extends off the course as well as on it, and aside from golfing there is nothing our members would rather be doing than spending time enjoying each other’s company and making the most of the magnificent facilities at their disposal.
One of the most popular dates in the calendar has proved to be the tribute acts invited to the club once or twice a year. Members enjoy a meal in the lounge bar, then join the entertainer in a speciallyerected marquee on the patio to dance the night away. Songs from Rod Stewart, Elvis and Michael Buble have all been covered in recent times.
Epsom boasts its own entertainment committee who do a wonderful job of organising numerous events throughout the year. A wide range of interests
There is also entertainment from a live band to accompany the black-tie Summer Ball, a lovely evening with champagne and canapés and a four-course dinner.
Our geographical location means it would simply be wrong not to celebrate Derby Day in style, so we do: with a banquet followed by watching the afternoon’s action on big television screens in the clubhouse. Sumptuous Sunday lunches, a Santa’s grotto for the children followed by carol singing at Christmas, quiz nights, regular bridge nights and competitions through the winter in our incredible snooker room are just some of the many other social activities on offer.
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How To find & Contact Us
Epsom Golf Club is situated just to the southeast of Epsom in Surrey and just north of the Epsom Downs racecourse. For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is KT17 4JR. Epsom Golf Club The Clubhouse Longdown Lane South, Epsom Downs Epsom, Surrey KT17 4JR Telephone: 01372 741867 E-mail: stuartwalker@epsomgolfclub.co.uk Website: www.epsomgolfclub.co.uk Directions M25 anticlockwise Leave the motorway at Junction 8 on to
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Brighton Road (A217) heading towards Sutton and Kingston. Go through three roundabouts before taking a slight left onto Reigate Road. After just under a mile take another slight left on to Yew Tree Bottom Road (B284). Follow the B284 for about half a mile before turning right on to Longdown Lane South. The club is about half a mile up on the left. M25 clockwise Leave the motorway at Junction 9, taking the second exit at the roundabout on to the A243 Kingston Road. After two miles turn right on to Rushett Lane (B280) and follow this road into Epsom where it becomes the A24. Turn right on to Church Street (A2022) and immediately left on to Upper High Street (A2022). After about a mile turn right
on to Longdown Lane South (B288) and the club is on the right. From Sutton Head towards Epsom on the A232. Turn left on to the A24 Ewell Bypass and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to Reigate Road (A240). After about three quarters of a mile, turn right on to Longdown Lane North. The club is about a mile down this road, with the entrance on the righthand side. Public Transport The nearest railway station is Epsom Downs, which is around half a mile away. However, Epsom station, which is around a mile further away is better served with direct links to and from London Waterloo, London Victoria and London Bridge.
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