Harewood Downs Golf Club Official Corporate Brochure 2015

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Welcome Harewood Downs Golf Club features some of the finest holes in the county and is a challenging test of golf for both high and low handicap golfers.

The beautiful course, which enjoys remarkable views over the Misbourne Valley and rolling Chiltern Hills, dates back to 1907 when it was laid out for the recreational use of members of the House of Commons and the legal establishment. As a safe haven from London, it proved popular especially with Lord Birkett, the judge who presided over the trial of Sir Oswald Mosley during the Second World War, at which time it was a private club. Now a members’ club, the portcullis on the club badge testifies to its Parliamentary origin.

Over the last 10 years, the course has enjoyed substantial investment and now boasts new USGA specification greens which have transformed the quality and consistency of play.

culture, Harewood Downs offers an easy induction to new members. We look forward to welcoming you to our club and would encourage you to visit our website www.hdgc.co.uk.

We are proud of our reputation as a friendly and welcoming club and visiting golfers can expect a warm welcome in our spacious clubhouse which is home to a well-stocked bar and dining room offering first-class home-cooked food to enjoy before or after your round.

We welcome any golfer who loves the game, including visitors as green fees or societies and those looking for a flexible range of golf club membership packages. And, with a vigorous roll-up

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About the Course Harewood Downs Golf Course lies on the south-facing side of the Misbourne Valley. It is a pretty, undulating parkland course endowed with a rich variety of trees.

Over the last ten years, the Club has substantially invested in and rebuilt all of its greens to USGA specification and now boasts a course which is playable practically all the year round.

At just over 6000 yards, Harewood Downs is a fair test for both high and low handicap players; the relatively short course is safeguarded by treacherous sloping greens. The most challenging holes include the eleventh, a 422-yard par 4 which requires great accuracy off

the tee followed by a blind shot over the brow of the hill to a narrow entry to the green. The 200-yard par 3 twelfth is considered by many our signature hole and presents a formidable target over a deep valley to a narrow green surrounded by bunkers.

We take pride in the year-round condition of our course and in the pace of our beautifully kept greens.

Harewood Downs regularly hosts a number of county competitions for both ladies and men and is the permanent venue for the annual Douglas Johns Trophy, a national competition for boys aged 15 and under. Past winners of this

competition have included Justin Rose, Oliver Fisher and Sam Hutsby – Luke Donald was a runner-up! They have all gone on to find success as professional golfers.

Come and enjoy our course for yourself – either as a member, a visitor, a Society visitor or as a participant in one of our Open Competitions – for which see p37 for Golf Societies or p39 for Visitors, or contact us for more information.

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A Brief History Harewood Downs Golf Club was the brainchild of two men – Thomas Newcomen Archibald Grove and Busick Edward Pemberton. Busick Pemberton was a London solicitor whom Grove persuaded to finance his golf course project as a perceived business opportunity, following the extension of the Metropolitan line through Rickmansworth.

Archie Grove, as he was known, was the entrepreneur. He was born in 1855, the son of Captain E Grove and Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel Ponsonby Watts.

The family lived in Pollard’s Park, Chalfont St Giles and owned the Harewood Downs farm from 1835 to 1892.

One of the leading golf professionals of the time, J H Taylor, was commissioned to design and set up the course in 1905 and on 16th April 1907 a company called Harewood Downs Golf Club Limited was incorporated.

Although the precise origins and personal connections are unclear, there is little doubt that Harewood Downs Golf Club was formed very much as a country golf

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club for the Palace of Westminster and the legal profession, with the nobility playing a major part in its early years. The first one hundred members were elected and were nearly all from London with the Rt. Hon. A J Balfour MP (Prime Minister 1902 – 1905) invited to be Captain. He was unable to accept the captaincy and so the Hon. Alfred Lyttleton MP was given the honour of becoming the first Captain of the Club. By 1911 there were more local members, although just under two-thirds were still from the capital including two Prime Ministers, one Marquis, seventeen Lords, four Viscounts, nine Barons and Knights, one Count, two Generals, various Members of Parliament and Leopold de Rothschild – quite an impressive list!

Opposite: Harry Vardon teeing off from the Clubhouse, 22nd June 1908 Above: On the Seventh Green, 1929 Top right: The dining room, 1929 Bottom right: Looking down the Tenth Fairway, 1929

On Monday 22nd June 1908, a year after incorporation, the Course was officially opened. Two of the great triumvirate of golfers of the time, Harry Vardon and J H Taylor – both Open winners – opened the course by playing a 36-hole exhibition match.

The Bucks Examiner of 26th June 1908 reports as follows: “The exhibition match proved a very enjoyable affair for those who followed the play. Taylor seemed to revel in the day and played some of his best golf. Vardon, on the other hand, showed signs of fatigue and did not so well adapt himself to the many bad lies found along the fairways.” Taylor had a 74 in the morning and a 75 in the

afternoon with Vardon scoring 80 in the morning but improving to 73 in the afternoon, ultimately losing the match 4 and 3.

The Club has seen its fair share of obstacles over the years covering two World Wars and a multitude of changes to the course with major updates soon after opening in 1910, then throughout the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s with the last major changes in 1953 seeing the course layout evolve into more or less what we see now with the exception of minor tee, green and bunker changes. Major work resumed in 2005 when investment led to the marvellous USGA specification greens that the course boasts today.

Harewood Downs has thrived since opening in 1908 and has protected and enhanced its great reputation as a truly successful and friendly club.

The most significant event in its most recent history occurred in 1972. All the shares then owned by non-members, notably descendants of past members, were bought back by the Club so that it became, for the first time, a club fully owned by its members. Our members continue to be proud of their club and look forward to welcoming new members in the years to come.

Harewood Downs celebrated its Centenary in 2007.

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Take the Course Tour Hole 1 – 338 yards – par 4

Hole 2 – 516 yards – par 5

Hole 3 – 148 yards – par 3

Short par four. Keep tee shot left of centre to allow the best angle to approach the green. Avoid hitting the downslope in front of the green or you are likely to go through the back.

Long par 5. Drive to left side of fairway which slopes from left to right. Only the longer players will get to the green, which is guarded by deep bunkers left and right, in two. Most players should lay up in the valley short of the green and take a wedge from there.

Medium length par 3 with bunkers left and right. Take one more club than you think to avoid the front bunker. The green slopes uphill from front to back.

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Hole 4 – 314 yards – par 4

Hole 5 – 411 yards – par 4

Hole 6 – 367 yards – par 4

Short par 4 but not an easy tee shot with trees lining the fairway left and right.

A long iron or fairway wood with a draw if possible from the tee to a left-to-right sloping fairway will leave a short iron to the green. The green slopes from left to right and better to aim a bit left of the flag.

Medium par 4. Keep tee shot left of centre. Trouble is down the right side from tee to green. An option is to lay up short of the green leaving a short pitch but don’t be short as the ball will spin back down the slope in front of the green.

Long par 4 uphill from tee to green.

Longer hitters must avoid the bunker in the centre of the fairway with their tee shot. Keep the second shot to the right to avoid deep greenside bunkers left of the green. A difficult green to hit as it is positioned at a considerable angle to the fairway.

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Take the Course Tour CONTINUED Hole 7 – 464 yards – par 4

Hole 8 – 201 yards – par 3

Hole 9 – 405 yards – par 4

Long par 4. Drive must be to the right side of the fairway. The ball will be above your feet for the second shot and aim for the right half of the green. A lay-up will leave you with a short pitch but beware being too long as the green slopes away from the middle to the back.

First of two long short holes. All carry over deep valley. Long iron or fairway wood to this impressive hole – few players are ever long.

Medium par 4. Drive is all uphill. This hole favours the longer hitters who will see the pin for their second shot. Keep the second shot to the right-hand side

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Hole 10 – 383 yards – par 4

Hole 11 – 422 yards – par 4

Hole 12 – 200 yards – par 3

Short par 4. Blind tee shot downhill to a wide fairway and aim for left of centre as the ball will run off to the right. This leaves a medium-to-short iron shot to the green and best to leave your ball a bit short of the flag in order to get an uphill putt.

Strong par 4. Keep tee shot left. Only longer hitters will see the green for their second shot which must be played to the left side of the fairway as you approach the green. Large deep bunker to right side of green.

The signature hole and one of the best in the county. Bunkers left and right. All carry over valley to a large green. Out of bounds is at the back. Front pin position is deadly if you are towards the middle to back of the green. Good luck!

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Take the Course Tour CONTINUED Hole 13 – 460 yards – par 5

Hole 14 – 387 yards – par 4

Hole 15 – 133 yards – par 3

Short par 5 but all uphill. There is more room on the right than the left for the tee shot. Keep second shot to left side to leave short pitch to the green. There is one bunker on the left side of the green.

Short par 4. Three bunkers guard the left of the fairway with bushes and outof-bounds on the right – no need for a driver here. Blind shot downhill to green – often plays shorter than its yardage. If confident, hit the full length to the flag but, if not, play a canny shot and use the downslope in front of the green.

Uphill short hole. Four deep bunkers – two short, two left of a very deep green.

This can play two clubs more than its length. Beware being on the right side of this green as there is a difficult two-tier area. Check the pin colour.

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Take the Course Tour CONTINUED Hole 16 – 410 yards – par 4

Hole 17 – 118 yards – par 3

Hole 18 – 359 yards – par 4

Strong par 4. Dog-leg left to right. Keep tee shot left. Second shot is semi-blind to elevated green. A lay-up shot over the fairway bunker will set you up for a short pitch to the green but try not to be past the flag as you will have a tricky downhill putt.

Large bunker guards green and out-ofbounds on left. Be safe and take one more club to this large green. Avoid going right as it will bounce severely to the right and leave a very difficult chip shot.

Elevated tee shot. Out-of-bounds is to the right. Keep left of centre to run down towards the green leaving a short iron in. Green has many slopes and borrows, making it hard not to three putt.

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The Professionals’ Shop The Harewood Downs Professionals’ Shop, open from 8am daily, offers the ideal solution for all your golfing needs.

The shop stocks Cobra, Titleist and Ping clubs, with trial clubs for members and non-members to try before purchasing, and also runs regular custom-fitting sessions for these brands. It also specialises in made-to-measure clubs, re-shafting in graphite and steel and re-gripping, and can repair and alter clubs to meet your specific needs.

The shop also has a wide range of both ladies’ and men’s clothing and waterproof equipment along with shoes, bags, all kinds of trolleys, batteries and accessories at very competitive prices.

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The Professional Team At Harewood Downs we have two topclass PGA-qualified golf coaches who are available seven days a week for one-on-one or group tuition. Members and visitors benefit from our covered three-bay practice shelter with modern swing analysis technology and an expansive open practice area. Plans are in place for a new practice bunker and chipping area and a beginners’ practice hole is being developed between the 1st, 2nd and 9th fairways.

Geoff Morris The Head Professional at Harewood Downs, Geoff, has been our Professional since 1977. His passion for teaching and positive attitude enables him to train players of all abilities to get the best out of their game using his unique methods.

On-course lessons offer an eye-opening experience where he can explain course management strategy and help with the psychological aspect of one’s game, along with making the right choice of shot.

Adam Hinkins Adam has been with us for 7 years and is a fully-qualified PGA professional. He started playing golf at 9 years old and had a good amateur career playing in local and national tournaments and then playing for the BB&O and South Regional England squads with much success. He turned professional in 2009 after completing the PGA foundation course and has been coaching all aspects of the game to all standards of golfers ever since. He has also had a good playing career in the professional ranks with many top 10s to his name in local

professional tournaments and ProAms. He is trained in the latest C Swing software and has good skills in video analysis which he uses in his lessons, supplying individual lesson feedback for each of his clients to take away with them for future practice. He runs and organises our very successful junior academy where over 50 children are taught every year. Many local schoolchildren also benefit from organised coaching by our two professionals.

Our PGA Professional staff are available seven days a week, by appointment, for individual or group lessons for all ages and abilities, offering simple, easy-tounderstand instruction, whatever your golfing ability. For more information or to book a lesson, please contact the professional staff on 01494 764102.

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Becoming a Member Harewood Downs welcomes applications to join and offers a number of membership opportunities – please discuss with the Secretary on 01494 762184 or office@hdgc.co.uk.

The Club has much to recommend it – our beautiful course, well-appointed clubhouse and, most important, the friendly social atmosphere enjoyed by members and visitors alike, whatever their age and ability.

Harewood Downs is “more than just a golf club” and the ethos is for members to enjoy playing their golf in our various ‘rollups’ throughout the week – start sheets and booked tee times are only used in medals and qualifying competitions. These roll-up groups are known by various names, tee off at different times and play different formats, with some groups recording members’ scores throughout the year so that handicaps can be adjusted accordingly.

We operate a full schedule of qualifying and non-qualifying competitions for all groups and abilities of play as well as matches against other clubs, so you won’t be a new member for long. Our categories of membership are designed to accommodate all levels of golfers, from beginners to scratch players with a smooth progression from junior to full adult membership.

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Becoming a Member CONTINUED For those who are new to the game, returning to playing golf or without a handicap the Club also runs a Golf Academy – see page 33, which is intended to provide the stepping stone to full membership.

Both boys and girls are welcome to join our vibrant junior sections – see page 35.

We also offer social membership for nongolfers who wish to take full advantage of our clubhouse and benefits. Harewood Downs runs a range of functions and social evenings throughout the year including ‘fine dining’ evenings, quiz nights, musical tribute acts, themed evenings and an always-sold-out New Year’s Eve black tie function.

The Club boasts excellent facilities, ample parking, practice areas and excellent bar food and drink. Members receive a club card which entitles them to a 10% discount on food purchases and 15% on drink.

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Members’ Golf Men The Men’s section at Harewood Downs is extremely active with regular individual and foursomes or fourball competitions and knockouts throughout the year as well as longstanding matches with local clubs from March to October. We also have home and away matches with the Club’s Artisan section, and an annual match against the Ladies. On Captain’s Day, as many players as possible, including artisans and cadets, enter the competition and players are entertained by the Captain and his family at the half-way house where they enjoy drinks and a barbecue. In the evening a special Captain’s Day Dinner in the clubhouse is attended by members and their guests.

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There are several club teams: the Scratch Team which plays in the first division of the BB&O scratch league against 5 other clubs home and away; the ‘B’ team who have an enviable home record and consists of players with handicaps of 12 or less who play 9 other clubs home and away; and the Foxes (handicaps 10-20) who play 7 local clubs home and away.

Away matches provide a low-cost way to play other courses, make new friends in the local area and, most importantly, the opportunity for you to represent your club.

Our Seniors’ Section welcomes all gentlemen over the age of 55. There are regular midweek matches against 9 other local clubs, home and away, from April to September and monthly

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Stableford competitions. As well as summer trophies, this section also meets frequently for roll-ups. The Seniors are a friendly group and readily welcome new members.

Ladies The Ladies are a welcoming, competitive and active group of lady golfers of all ages and abilities who play regularly in competitions and matches as well as mixed events. They meet every Tuesday for organised competitions which in summer are mainly qualifying for handicap but in winter are a mixture of qualifying and fun non-qualifying competitions for when the weather is at its worst.

There are also regular competitions for Business Ladies with reserved tee times most Saturday mornings.

The ladies participate in matches with other clubs from March to October and also enter county leagues over the summer as well as the winter months.

Getting involved in playing for the teams provides a great opportunity to experience other courses, meet new people and represent your club.

The Ladies’ calendar is composed of weekly Stableford, medal and par competitions as well as trophy competitions in the summer and knockouts in both summer and winter.

Lady Captain’s Day each summer is the highlight of her year with a barbecue and half-way house, usually manned by her family, during the competition and a special tea with strawberries and cream afterwards. Past Lady Captains are invited to attend, and, as well as the 18-hole competition there is a 9-hole competition, and a putting competition for ladies who no longer play golf. Invitation Day, when ladies welcome guests from other clubs, is another important event. The Lady Captain’s Day Out, when about 50 or 60 ladies visit another club for the day offers another special occasion for this section of the Club.

Mixed The Mixed Section meets for a fun competition every Bank Holiday Monday throughout the main golfing season, and once a month between April and August there is an evening set aside for a 9-hole 4BBB competition followed by dinner.

There are also mixed matches against other clubs throughout the summer months, an annual mixed foursomes knockout competition, two Mixed AwayDays in spring and autumn and also a mixed club tour in the late summer.

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Members’ Golf CONTINUED Juniors Harewood Downs welcomes juniors of all standards and encourages boys and girls to develop a passion for golf.

Harewood Downs was awarded GolfMark accreditation in 2006 being the first club in the area to achieve this.

It recognises our junior-friendly facilities which help introduce young people to golf in a safe, professional and fun environment. We have links with local primary and secondary schools and provide coaching to encourage increased participation from local girls and boys.

With the support of our professional staff and volunteers, we provide all juniors

with a safe environment and positive experience every time they visit the Club.

We accept children from 6 years old and as part of their membership we offer group coaching lessons and use of the course and its facilities. There are special blue tees set up at the front of each fairway for junior golfers who are new to the game and not quite capable of hitting from the tee boxes. There are also regular competitions at weekends and in the school holidays and matches against other local clubs. Regular group coaching sessions are run and we also have an Elite Cadet Squad for our most gifted juniors – competition to enter the squad is intense!

Currently we have more than 60 juniors, including a record number of girls, who enjoy an active programme of competitions and fun events. Under the enthusiastic leadership of our Junior Organiser and Committee and supported by the Professional staff, we are keen to welcome new members from the age of 6.

The Club has recently significantly reduced subscriptions for local young people to encourage the widest possible uptake of membership. Details are available from the Office (01494 762184) or the Pro Shop (01494 764102).

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The Ivy House A beautiful flint and brick old English inn, The Ivy House is right in the heart of the Chiltern Vale and renowned for its excellent food, real ales and extensive wine list. With quaint accommodation, it’s also one of the best places to stay in the Chiltern Hills.

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Academy Membership For those who are taking up golf, returning to golf from a break or do not have a handicap, the Club runs a Golf Academy, which is intended to provide the stepping stone to full membership. Lessons and coaching sessions are conducted by our Professionals and a sheltered practice facility supports our driving range, short game area, practice net and putting green to help you improve your golf.

We arrange group lessons and organise monthly roll-ups for Academy members.

At these roll-ups, Academy members will have the opportunity to play with full HDGC members who are more than willing to pass on their knowledge of both the Club and the game.

When Academy members achieve the required handicap (24 for men and 36 for ladies), we invite them to apply to join as a full member. They are expected to transfer from the Academy to full membership within two years.

Academy members have full access to the clubhouse and are encouraged to join in with the social life at the Club. An Academy member can receive a Club card which allows him or her to buy food and drink at the members’ discounted prices.

We also run a Junior Academy for boys and girls were they can learn the basics of how to play golf. Emphasis is placed on the importance of learning the etiquette of the game and on safety, both for the player and for others on the course.

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The Forge Garage We offer a traditional garage service for all makes of

We have considerable experience at treating all types of golfing and other sports-related injuries.

The Chiltern Osteopathic Practice is a professionally run osteopathy clinic with a reputation for providing a high level of patient care. We treat people of all ages who consult us for a wide variety of conditions in our modern, comfortable treatment rooms.

Car Servicing Engine Diagnostics Air Conditioning Service and Repair Tyres and MOT We also run a collection and delivery service from home, work, Train station and Golf course Tel: 01494

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Open Competitions Harewood Downs likes to provide golfers of all ages with the opportunity to come and play its wonderful course.

We have several Open Competitions and Invitation Days every year with a warm welcome on arrival, a fun and friendly competition followed by a meal afterwards. Every participant is guaranteed a thoroughly enjoyable day.

There is a Senior Open and a Junior Open, also Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed Invitation Days and – most importantly – the prestigious Douglas Johns international competition for players aged 15 and under played every year at the end of July. Previous winners include Justin Rose, Oliver Fisher and Sam Hutsby – Luke Donald was a runner up.

Events may vary slightly throughout the year, however up-to-date information is available on the Club’s website, www.hdgc.co.uk together with application forms, should you wish to enter any Open competition. Forms are also available from the office.

The Club ruins a popular ProAm once a year when professionals in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Union of Golf Clubs can bring members from their clubs, or team up with Harewood members, on a selected day in June to play competitively when the course is at its absolute best.

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Golf Societies Harewood Downs prides itself on a reputation as a friendly club and we extend a warm welcome to visiting golf societies. Our location makes it ideal for societies visiting from all over Bucks and neighbouring counties.

We have several ready-made packages available or are happy to customise a day to suit your exact requirements.

Our superb course will guarantee you a great day of golf and the good food and facilities of our clubhouse and our enthusiastic staff will ensure a memorable day.

We can offer golf days for societies from 16 to 100 players. The formal ranges from our most basic package, which is available all year round and includes tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival followed by 18 holes and a one-course lunch or dinner, to our premium package consisting of tea, coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, a light lunch, two course dinner and 36 holes of golf.

Nearest the pin and longest drive markers are available and trolleys and buggies can be hired from our Pro Shop.

We can also arrange a presentation table and microphone for prize-giving.

To arrange a visit, business meeting or society day, please contact the Club office on 01494 762184 or email office@hdgc.co.uk to discuss dates and get help with organising your day.

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Visitors We pride ourselves on our course and believe it to be the perfect test of golf with all the charm to ensure that every round provides a new experience.

A golfing event or competition won at Harewood Downs is well-earned at any time of the year.

Visitors are welcome to play the course throughout the week and are invited to use our Club’s outstanding facilities including changing rooms, lockers and the Pro Shop. A range of hot and cold drinks and snacks is available while a full range of meals is on offer in the clubhouse.

It is advisable to phone in advance – 01494 762184 / 01494 764102 – or check online www.hdgc.co.uk to ensure there is no competition being held at the Club at the time you are hoping to play. Our Professional or Secretary will advise you as to the best time to play for a more relaxed and enjoyable round.

All visitors are asked to familiarise themselves with the Club’s dress code.

Full details are available on our website www.hdgc.co.uk on the visitors’ page on the ‘drop down’ DRESS CODE.

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Chesham Garden Machinery sales.service.spares Discounted packages available for golf club members

Steve Whitelock Proprietor Established since 1992

We are a Briggs & Stratton,Hayter, Mountfield,Champion,Lawn-King and Bosch warranty and service dealer.

Qualified as a Briggs & Stratton Master Service Technician.

We service,repair and sell all types of lawnmowers and garden machinery.

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Our approach to weddings is driven by a passion for natural storytelling, along with an ability to capture the extra magic of your day. Enhanced by cutting edge studio post production, we will create amazing albums you will hold close to your heart for a lifetime.

We offer three Wedding Collections, all of which can be customised to your individual requirements. For weddings where couples would like two photographers we work together as a husband and wife team.

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12 Howard Road,Chesham,Bucks,HP5 2DQ Tel.01494 774812 Mobile 07711 718822 E-mail address : cheshamgm@yahoo.co.uk

Functions and Weddings Harewood Downs Golf Club has been established for over 100 years and its beautiful dining room boasts excellent facilities and enjoys panoramic views across the Chilterns, giving a splendid backdrop for your photographs.

The Club is situated in south Buckinghamshire, close to the delightful market town of Amersham and enjoys easy access to the M25 and M40 motorways. The centre of London is only 20 miles away and the Metropolitan line station of Chalfont & Latimer is only a very short taxi drive from the Club.

Our Events Manager has extensive experience in organising social events for up to 150 guests, including weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, and meetings for clubs and associations.

She will be delighted to discuss your particular needs should you be considering booking an event in one of the most beautiful locations in Buckinghamshire.

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SMB SERVICES We can take on any construction development, big or small. With a dedicated, versatile PLASTERING team of skilled plasterers and labourers, competent and able to work at a pace that suits your schedule of works.

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Our wedding package is great value and consists of: • A dedicated and highly-experienced wedding co-ordinator • 2 glasses of Prosecco per guest (pre reception)

• Minimum number of persons – 60 • Table seating plans, menus and a disco can be arranged for your convenience

• A 3-course wedding breakfast

We can cater for most types of celebration and regularly host:

• Half bottle of house wine per person

• Christmas and birthday parties

• One glass of Champagne for the toast

• Anniversaries

• Evening buffet

• Family celebrations

• Room hire for the wedding breakfast and evening reception

• Annual dinners

• Grounds for photographs

• Wakes

Sample menus for lunches, dinners and hot and cold buffets that will be personalised to your own requirements are available. Please contact our Events Co-ordinator Janice Bizley on 01494 762184 / 01494 764361 or email events@hdgc.co.uk

• Sports club annual presentations

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Corporate Clients The Club is happy to discuss Corporate Golf Playing Membership with any individual or company.

Harewood Downs has two function rooms available for corporate hire. Firstly, our Centenary Room, which is ideal for small meetings or conferences. It can hold a meeting for up to 16 people around our grand boardroom table, or 24 in conference style.

We are fully equipped with Wi-Fi, projector and screen, flip chart and pens, which will all be made available to you. We will also provide a choice of refreshments to suit your requirements throughout the day.

Secondly, the dining room is ideal for 80/90 people and able to extend to 120 for larger functions – set out to suit your requirements, either as a formal conference setting or with more informal table seating.

Please contact our Club office on 01494 762184 or email events@hdgc.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

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Harewood Downs Golf Club

How to Find Us The course lies on the south-facing side of the Misbourne Valley, located 2.5 miles south-east of Amersham and 2 miles north-west of Chalfont St Giles, in Buckinghamshire, in Cokes Lane, off the Amersham Rd. For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is HP8 4TA

By Car

By Train

From the North – follow signs to the M25 westbound. Exit at Jctn 18, A404 to Amersham. At the roundabout take 2nd exit, B4442. Turn left onto Cokes Lane.

Chalfont and Latimer is a London Underground and National Rail station.

It is on the Metropolitan Line and the overground line to Aylesbury. It is a 15 minute walk from the club.

From the South – follow signs to the M25 westbound. Exit Jctn 16, M40 to Uxbridge, then follow signs to Amersham A40, then A413 Amersham Rd. Turn right onto Cokes Lane.

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Contact Us Harewood Downs Golf Club Cokes Lane Chalfont St Giles Nr Amersham Bucks HP8 4TA

Office Tel 01494 762184 Email office@hdgc.co.uk Events Tel 01494 764361 Email events@hdgc.co.uk Pro Shop Tel 01494 764102 Email professional@hdgc.co.uk Website www.hdgc.co.uk

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High Street, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4QZ

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