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CONTENTS 04 07 09 10 18 21
Welcome History About the Course Hole-by-Hole Guide Societies Membership
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Corporate Golf Membership Ladies Seniors Junior Golf Pro Shop Learning to Play
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The Clubhouse Weddings and Functions Reciprocal Golf Competitions Visitors How to Find & Contact Us
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WELCOME St Neots Golf Club, Cambridgeshire’s oldest established golf club, was founded on 26th October 1890 when a group of seven local golfers were given permission to play on the Common. We are fortunate to still have copies of the minutes of the meetings that formed the constitution and rules of the club and these can be viewed in the club entrance foyer.
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We are a club run by the members for the members with many of the old club traditions being retained. However, we also recognise the changing requirements of people looking to enter the game and try to provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which golfers and nongolfer alike can enjoy the facilities. Club matches and competitions take place during the summer months, and these are supplemented with events organised by our seniors and our ladies sections, whilst our juniors section caters for the needs of our younger golfers. Our diary
throughout the year provides ample opportunity for newcomers to meet new golfing colleagues both by playing and through the many social events. The course remained on the Common until 1912 when, following complaints from the Commons Rights Commissioners that golf was being played on a Sunday, a new 9 hole course, designed by Harry Vardon, was laid out on Crosshall Farm and has been our home ever since. Over the years it has seen many changes, the major one being the addition of a further 9 holes in 1968 when land to the north
of the River Kym was purchased making a modern tree-lined parkland course situated at the junction of the rivers Ouse and Kym. Over the years the club has acquired many fine trophies for both men and ladies competitions, some of which go back to before the First World War. These trophies we proudly display in the clubhouse and are played for and presented annually. The current clubhouse was constructed in stages between 1982 and 1987 and
provides excellent facilities for both golfers and non-golfers alike. We provide full bar facilities overlooking the 18th green for those golfers wishing to finish their day in the traditional way and an extensive bar menu is also available if required. Excellent dining facilities are provided in our upstairs restaurant which also caters for non-golfing events such parties, christenings, wedding receptions and wakes. Societies are also welcome and details of our packages can be found on our website.
We welcome all potential members regardless of ability. Our membership schemes, details of which may be found on our website or by contacting our Club Manager, are tailored to fit all levels and you will be more than welcome into, what we hope you will find, is a friendly and enjoyable Members Club. Chris Flack President
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History St Neots Golf Club was Cambridgeshire’s first established golf club, having been founded on 26th October 1890 when a group of golfers were given permission to play on the common. The first annual subscription was just ten shillings (50p).
St Neots became a modern but mature 18-hole parkland course in 1966 after the club purchased land north of the River Kym. The current clubhouse was constructed in stages between 1982 and 1987.
We moved to our current home in 1912 when a 9-hole golf course was designed and built by the legendary Harry Vardon, a former winner of six Open Championships and a founder member of the Professional Golfers Association.
For further information on the club please refer to the book written by G A Walker (former club Secretary) titled “St Neots Golf Club The First 100 Years”.
The St Neots Golf Club badge is derived from the design of The Alfred Jewel, an exceptional example of Anglo-Saxon jewellery discovered in the West Country in 1693. St Neot lived in Cornwall in the ninth century and at some point villagers from Eynesbury stole the bones of St Neot and brought them to a Priory where St Neots now stands. The jewel features the face of someone that some believe is St Neot.
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About the Course This picturesque course nestles on the banks of the Rivers Kym and Great Ouse and undulates enough to be interesting without being too physically demanding.
In addition to the riverside holes there are a number of ponds that attract varied wildlife as well as the occasional white ball.
Much of the course is set on a hill with delightful views over the river meadows and across the town.
It has a lot of established trees as you would expect from the oldest golf club in Cambridgeshire. In the spring this means there are spectacular displays of blossom, in the summer members help themselves to the cherries that grow on trees around the course and, in the autumn, the thousand shades of gold are much admired.
While at 6,087 yards St Neots is not a long course, it is widely recognised as being challenging for the better player while not intimidating to those beginning their golf.
The other great thing about St Neots is that if you fancy a change, members are also able to play for free or for a nominal fee, at more than 30 other courses. Many of these are within 20 miles but there are others right across the UK. And, if the weather puts you off, there is the chance of a drink at the discounted bar or even try the two full-sized snooker tables.
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Hole-by-Hole Guide If you have never played at St Neots Golf Club before you are in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by learning about some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour. • Hole 1 – Par 4, 373 yards A tough opening tee shot with out of bounds down the right hand side. Players should try to get the ball to the left to allow a clear shot to the green. Anything right will be blocked out by the large oak tree. A medium iron to a green that slopes away from you so try to land the ball short of the flag.
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• Hole 2 - Par 4, 409 yards A straight drive is required to avoid the small pond on the right hand side. This will leave a long iron to a fairly open green that slopes towards you. A 4 on this hole is always a good start to your round.
• Hole 3 - Par 4, 346 Yards A dogleg to the left. Club selection is key off the tee. Players are looking to finish between 190 – 230 yards to have a clear shot at the green. Try to avoid the pond on the right hand side off the fairway. Take too much club and the river awaits at the end of the fairway. The approach shot requires accuracy. With a two tier green and the great river Ouse on the right, anything wayward can add up to a big score on this hole.
• Hole 4 - Par 3, 166 Yards The green slopes hard from back to front so getting it to the flag can be difficult. The hole is fairly open so the wind makes club selection tricky. There is a bunker short left and a small pond to the right catches anything drifting on the wind.
• Hole 5 - Par 5, 528 Yards A very demanding tee shot with trees both left and right. Try to favour the right side of the fairway to make the second easier. A lay up should leave a nice easy wedge for the third. The green is protected by bunkers left and right. A good chance to score here.
• Hole 6 - Par 4, 355 Yards A sharp dogleg hole from left to right means club selection is key. Tee shots finishing on the left hand side will open up a second shot to the green. A fairly long green with bunkers left and right for the approach shot. Out of bounds is lurking a few yards left of the green.
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Hole-by-Hole Guide CONTINUED • Hole 7 - Par 4, 429 Yards The toughest hole on the course. Not only long but with trees both left and right, all the way down the hole. Even after a good tee shot on the right half the fairway leaves a lengthy approach to a large green that has bunkers guarding the entrance both left and right. A four here is a great score.
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• Hole 8 - Par 3, 143 Yards This is the signature hole at St Neots Golf Club. A demanding short Par 3 that plays across the River Kym. The wind always swirls here making club selection very difficult. The green has a tier at the front and has two large bunkers on the left. Anything left is very hard to get up and down. Make a par here and move on.
• Hole 9 - Par 4, 305 Yards Although short, this Par 4 plays longer than its yardage due to a fairly steep hill. A very tight tee shot so players should drop down to a fairway wood for accuracy. Avoid the two fairway bunkers up the left hand side and a good birdie chance with a short approach shot. The green slopes hard from back to front so anything long will require a good 2 putt. Know your wedges.
• Hole 10 - Par 4, 352 Yards This fairly gentle hole drifts round to the left, so tee shots are better on the right hand side. Not a long hole so a medium iron to a very flat green. Bunkers left and right but a good chance to improve your score here.
• Hole 11 - Par 4, 365 Yards Again, accuracy is key on this hole. Tall poplar trees line the right side of the fairway, so players need to keep left. Once on the fairway the approach to the green needs to be straight as the green is very narrow. Anything right will kick away from the green.
• Hole 12 - Par 4, 309 Yards A tricky short Par 4 with a blind tee shot. An iron off the tee is required here to make sure you hit the fairway. The line off the tee is the last tall poplar tree in the distance. Only a short iron to a green that slopes from right to left. A good chance here if played sensibly.
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Hole-by-Hole Guide CONTINUED • Hole 13 - Par 3, 215 Yards The longest Par 3 on the course which normally requires a wood for most players. There is out of bounds left which will catch anything pulled on this hole. The green has a bunker on the right side and is fairly flat at the front but anything past the middle will catch a slope and will probably go off the back.
• Hole 14 - Par 5, 477 Yards The second of only two Par 5’s on the course. A good chance to improve your score here. Players should feel they can open their shoulders with the tee shot. The two mounds in the distance are the line off the tee. Just be careful as anything really wayward left of the tee is the practice ground which is out of bounds. A fairway wood second shot should leave a wedge to the green. The green slopes left to right so try and land the approach shot left of the flag. This could set up a good birdie chance.
• Hole 15 - Par 4, 420 Yards A tough hole that requires a long tee shot that favours the right hand side of the fairway. Only the long hitters will get to the corner and be able to see the green. The approach will be a long iron or wood to a very undulating green that slopes away with three large contours, which means getting close to the flag can prove very difficult.
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Hole-by-Hole Guide CONTINUED • Hole 16 - Par 3, 198 Yards A tough hole where Par is a good score. The green is large and slopes right to left guarded by many bunkers. Miss the green left and the ball will kick down into the Great River Ouse.
• Hole 17 - Par 4, 335 Yards A short Par 4 that plays uphill but hit the fairway and you will be presented with a real birdie chance. The approach shot should only require a short iron meaning a great chance to improve your score. The green is fairly flat but is guarded by five bunkers.
Hole 18 - Par 4, 362 Yards An accurate tee shot is required as there are trees right and left of the fairway. Miss the fairway and you will find it hard to reach the green. Players should use the clubhouse as a good line off the tee. Long hitters need to be aware that there is a ditch 260 yards from the tee so it is recommended that they use an iron or fairway wood. A large bunker protects the green which has many undulations. With out of bound down the left of the hole, this could make or ruin your round.
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Societies St Neots offers a warm welcome to all golfers and sets up perfectly for societies, both on and off the course. Pre-round you can enjoy a free bucket of balls at the range, work on your pitching at our bespoke practice hole, warm up in the practice net or simply have a putt to get you ready for the day. Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive are great competitions for any society day and the picturesque 8th hole, across the River Ouse, provides a challenging nearest the pin option.
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For longest drive there are various options but we would recommend the 18th. Even if you are not scoring well on the day, this hole offers a chance for all. As the fairway narrows towards the clubhouse it puts a premium on accuracy as well as length. Off the course the clubhouse provides a superb view of the 18th green. The bar, the patio and the upstairs balcony give great vantage points to watch your friends finish their rounds whilst you enjoy a welldeserved drink.
We provide a range of catering options to suit your needs, from coffee and bacon rolls on arrival to a three course evening meal – our chef can tailor your day as you require. Prices starts from just £27 per person, the minimum number for a society is eight and we offer one free place for every society with 20 or more players.
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Membership There are a host of reasons why you should wish to join St Neots Golf Club. Of course playing regularly on a delightful, undulating riverside course with a great history is the main reason but there are many others. Our reciprocal arrangements are a real attraction for the enthusiastic golfer. These give you the chance to play at 15 other courses nearby and 20 more further afield for free or for a nominal cost.
The club prides itself on being friendly and new members are always welcome. Once a Member, you can take part in competitions and enjoy free use of the practice facilities and access to a stateof-the-art swing studio. There is an experienced PGA golf professional on hand to give you tuition and advise on purchasing new equipment. After a round there is a discounted bar offering real ale, a selection of lagers, a wine list and a bar menu for those who have worked up an appetite.
Members have access to a snooker room, are entitled to free use of the function suite (for weddings, birthdays etc.) and free Wi-Fi. But perhaps the biggest reason for joining St Neots Golf Club is the opportunity to meet new friends who share a love for the sport. There are a range of different categories of subscription to suit all ages and lifestyles – give the club office a call to find out more or look on the web: www.sngc.co.uk
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Corporate Golf Membership For many years businesses have used St Neots to entertain clients, build business relationships and treat staff while enjoying the picturesque and tranquil surroundings of Cambridgeshire’s oldest golf course.
Whether you need to impress a prospective customer to clinch that “next big deal”, wish to reward loyal customers and staff, or simply want time to relax and enjoy a leisurely round of golf with a few friends, a Corporate Membership at St Neots Golf Club could be just right for you and your business.
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Corporate Golf Membership CONTINUED Core Benefits: • Golf playing rights (varies by membership category) • Priority booking service allowing tee-times to be reserved up to 9-days in advance • Club membership card for one named person • Full use of member facilities including bar and restaurant • 15% discount on bar purchases • Discounted hire of meeting / seminar room
• Reciprocal golf at more than 20 golf courses throughout the UK • Advertisement on the club website • Further advertising and promotional opportunities (subject to availability) Corporate Golf Days Our easy-to-walk Par 70 championship course, clubhouse facilities and friendly hospitality, provide the ideal venue to host a corporate golf day or event. St Neots offers corporate groups of all sizes bespoke golf day packages to suit your business requirements.
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Ladies Members at St Neots Golf Club enjoy a full programme of golf throughout the year, with fixtures against local clubs, together with competitions to be enjoyed along with fellow members, some for silverware and some of a more social nature. There is always something to suit your handicap, age and golfing desire and at St Neots you will certainly not be short of playing opportunities. Ladies The Ladies have been an established part of St Neots Golf Club since 1892 and it
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is recorded that they have managed their own competitions since 1906. Along with the longevity of the Ladies Section, there is a long history of St Neots’ ladies winning many of the county’s prestigious golf trophies including the Jean Wilkinson, Grace Norman and the Mary Cole Rose Bowl. They are still contended for with enthusiasm and determination today. We encourage new members to enter competitions and have ladies willing to mark cards for ladies without handicaps. On the other hand, we have ladies who just want to go out, play golf and don’t want
the pressure of competitions, and many of these ladies enjoy our Senior Ladies Section, the roll-ups and fun competitions that are organised. Nine-hole competitions are also organised for those who find eighteen holes a struggle. These nine-hole competitions can also count towards attaining and maintaining an official handicap. It is with this sense of history we are very proud of our ladies section but, at the same time, are not afraid to make changes and keep up with current trends. Come and see what we have to offer – you won’t be disappointed.
SENIORS If you are 55 or over then the Seniors section is open to you. We are a well supported and busy section with about 100 members and we roll up every Tuesday and Thursday. Entry forms are available on the club’s website and you are guaranteed a friendly welcome regardless of your golfing abilities.
We have a full fixture list and currently play home and away matches against 16 other clubs. The format is 4 ball better ball played off the yellow tees, followed by lunch and although it is nice to win, it is equally as important to enjoy the comradeship of Seniors golf.
We hold regular competitions during the year which range from medal rounds to fun games with prizes presented at various lunches held throughout the season. Once a year we go away for three days to a destination chosen by the Seniors Captain. During the winter months we keep active with eclectics and knock outs and hold our celebrated Pie Days. So if you are a Senior golfer then join the Seniors section, you will not regret it!
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Junior Golf St Neots Golf Club offers our junior golfers plenty of opportunities to play on one of the most sought after courses in the area and provides an array of facilities including a driving range, chipping green and putting green. We have a wide range of ages in our midst of various handicaps. Our junior members are always encouraging and helpful towards each other.
The team have regular group practice sessions where the professional and lower handicap players give valuable advice and tips on how to enhance your game. Their team commitment has seen them win the Junior League consecutively over the last four years.
The club runs a monthly junior medal that is split into two divisions, depending on your handicap. There is also plenty of opportunities to play in our club run junior competitions which take place during the school holidays. Junior members also have the chance to play in mixed competitions with adult club members.
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Pro Shop The Pro Shop is ideally positioned at the front of the clubhouse making it the natural first port of call for members and visitors. With a high standard of professionalism and friendly staff, St Neots Golf Club Pro Shop is the place to go in Cambridgeshire for all your golfing needs. We stock a large range of golf merchandise from big name brands to ensure that anything you could want to help your game is available. With brand names such as Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Odyssey, Footjoy, Pro Quip, Glenmuir, Motocaddy and many more, we have the
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The Pro Shop is part of the TGI buying group allowing pricing of all products to be very competitive against other stores, even online. Find a product cheaper elsewhere and the Pro Shop will match the price.
For those wanting to upgrade their equipment, St Neots Pro Shop is an official club fitter for Ping, Mizuno and Titleist with fitting carts available along with the latest GC2 Launch Monitor to see which club suits you best. A full club repair service is provided for those golfers wanting to freshen up their current clubs.
The Pro Shop team is led by highly experienced PGA Head Professional Paul Toyer. He has been at the club for more than 12 years and can assist you in store should you need help finding the perfect
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St Neots runs introductory courses for people to learn the game either on their own or in groups. As you progress, the club has a variety of practice facilities to help you improve and our PGA Professional, Paul Toyer, is very experienced in teaching at all levels. So, whether you are a youngster or someone considering migrating from another more physically demanding sport, why not visit us to find out more.
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The Clubhouse The clubhouse at St Neots Golf Club provides a comfortable setting to relax after your round or to socialise with friends. The spike bar, first floor restaurant and balcony all overlook the 18th green with wonderful views back down the fairway.
The first floor restaurant can cater for all needs, from a full English breakfast and business meetings to a gourmet dinner and wedding receptions. During the summer, barbecues are held on the patio adjacent to the lounge and bar.
Our new patio area offers a lovely place to sit and enjoy a drink in the sunshine, look out at the course and watch golfers playing the 18th.
A separate snooker room offers two fullsized tables for those wishing to continue their competition while enjoying a post round drink.
There is a wide range of refreshments and bar snacks available along with a fine selection of real ales and wines.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the clubhouse – sponsored by our Seniors Section. Sky TV plays in the Spike Bar.
The lounge offers various comfortable seating areas and can hold up to 140 people for functions with room for dancing too. Guests are always warmly welcomed at St Neots Golf Club and soon discover a very friendly atmosphere that enables you to make many new friends in the delightful clubhouse which is a cool retreat in the hot summer months and snug and warm in the winter.
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Weddings and Functions Being so close to town and just a minute off the A1 Motorway, your guests can come from near and far to party the night away at St Neots Golf Club! Our spacious ground floor lounge can hold up to 140 people, with a variety of seating areas, a large dance floor and well stocked bar, which all add up to make it a night to remember.
Ladies and gents cloakrooms are located close to the dance floor and the outside patio offers a good area for smokers or those just wanting to grab some fresh air. Our in house chef and his team will ensure your guests are well catered for with a choice of hot and cold buffet food all prepared fresh in house.
The traditional dĂŠcor and classic appeal of the clubhouse along with acres of superbly manicured golf course provides a picturesque venue to create memories you can treasure forever. As bride and groom, when you make St Neots Golf Club your wedding venue you will be granted special access to the bridge over the River Kym for some truly unique pictures.
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Weddings and Functions CONTINUED For that extra special occasion we offer private dining or celebratory receptions for up to 84 guests in our first floor, airconditioned restaurant facility. Our chef will help in choosing the perfect menu to suit your occasion and budget.
Businesses have the opportunity to make use of our club and its facilities for corporate golf days or as the memorable spot for a meeting, seminar or presentation.
Our spacious clubhouse provides an ideal venue away from the workplace and can accommodate up to 100 people in complete privacy with stunning views of the golf course, and an abundance of natural daylight.
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Reciprocal golf One of the best things about being a member at St Neots Golf Club is the opportunity to play at lots of other courses for free or for a nominal rate both regionally and across the UK.
It is a great opportunity for a day out with friends you have made at the club and you can play at some fine courses not too far away. Locally, members can play for free at these 13 local courses: • • • • •
Bedford & County Buckingham Burghley Park Charnwood Forest Chiltern Forest
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Ely City Kettering Leighton Buzzard Market Harborough Millbrook South Beds The Bedford
Or you can pay just £5 (£10 at weekends) to play at the Bedfordshire or Stoke Rochford in Lincolnshire.
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Reciprocal golf CONTINUED As befits a club with our history, St Neots has joined together with other clubs in the UK who were formed in 1890 to offer reciprocal golf. These are: • Alresford Golf Club, Hampshire • Anstruther Golf Club, Fife, Scotland • Ballycastle GC, County Antrim, Northern Ireland • Chorleywood Golf Club, Hertfordshire • Conwy Golf Club, Caernarvonshire, North Wales • Datchet Golf Club, Berkshire • Eltham Warren Golf Club, South London
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Lamberhurst Golf Club, Kent North Wiltshire Golf Club Penrith Golf Club, Cumbria Tain Golf Club, Ross-shire, Scotland • Tavistock Golf Club, Devon • The Glamorganshire Golf Club, South Wales • The Leicestershire Golf Club
• West Linton Golf Club, Edinburgh, Scotland • Wildernesse Golf Club, Sevenoaks, Kent • Wilpshire Golf Club, Blackburn, Lancashire • Woodford Golf Club, Essex • York Golf Club, Yorkshire
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Competitions At St Neots Golf Club we pride ourselves on the wide variety of options we have for enjoying your golf, whether you are male, female, senior or junior, there’s always something for you to join in.
For the men, if it’s a friendly game with your mates you’re after, then you’ll fit in well, as this form of golf is the culture of our club. However, if you’re also the competitive type then we offer a wide variety of competitions to suit, including monthly medals, plenty of cup and trophy competitions, summer and winter knockouts, singles, pairs, and team events, and we even run a midweek medal to help you maintain or improve your handicap. Club matches, on a home and away basis, offer a great opportunity for team bonding both on and off the course.
Naturally ladies and juniors have their own medals, trophies and competitions, along with matches against other golf clubs, and there are a number of club trophies and competitions that are open to all members. There are two other fundamentals which we hold dear to enjoying our game of golf. The first of these is that we encourage all our members to maintain an “active” playing handicap, and the second one is that we all find the time to enjoy an after-game drink in the bar!
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Visitors At St Neots Golf Club we extend a warm welcome to visitors, with both our green fees and society packages representing fantastic value for money.
You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities, with stunning views adding to the elegance of the course.
a sufficient standard for them to be able to enjoy their round and for them not to inconvenience other players when out on the course.
Visitors are welcome to play the course at any time throughout the week and are invited to use the club’s other outstanding facilities during their visit. You do not have to be a golfer to be able to spend an enjoyable time with us.
The well-stocked Pro Shop will allow you to stock up on consumables and to browse the wide range of golf equipment and clothing, while a full range of catering facilities is also available in the new clubhouse, where you can relax with companions and enjoy the views.
Details of our visitor green fee rates can be found on our website, www. sngc.co.uk, and while there, please take a moment to read our rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible.
Although handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do prefer golfers to be of
A minimum standard of smart casual dress is required in all areas of the clubhouse at all times.
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How To Find & Contact Us St Neots Golf Club is less than a minute from St Neots / Higham Ferrers junction off the A1 motorway, making visiting us really easy. Just enter our postcode, PE19 7GE into your Sat Nav and you will find the golf club entrance on Crosshall Road.
Directions: From the North • Take the A1 and A1(M) to Great N Road • Exit at the next roundabout onto Crosshall Road • Follow Crosshall Road until you arrive at St Neots Golf Club
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From the South • Take the southbound A1 route • Exit onto the B1048 • Follow straight over the roundabout onto Crosshall Road • Follow Crosshall Road until you arrive at St Neots Golf Club
Office: Administrator: Julie Lane Tel: 01480 472363 Ext:1 Email: office@stneotsgolfclub.co.uk
If we can assist with any queries or help you in any way then please do not
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St Neots Golf Club Crosshall Road, St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7GE
Pro Shop: Professional: Paul Toyer Tel: 01480 472363 Ext:2 Email: golf@stneotsgolfclub.co.uk Website: www.sngc.co.uk
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