Sundridge Park Golf Club Brochure 2016

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A Day to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Golf Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sundridge Park Golf Academy . . . .

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Open Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Practice Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Clubhouse, Catering & Functions.

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Becoming a Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Social Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Members’ Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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How to Find Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Contact Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Professional Team and Pro Shop.

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tuition & club fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Our Courses – The East Course . . . .

Our Courses – The West Course. . . .

The Butten Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

East Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide.

West Course - Hole-by-Hole Guide.

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Our friendly staff serve fine wine and good ale to complement the excellent food as you relax at the end of a day to remember

Welcome

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ucked away amongst quiet residential roads, Sundridge Park is a hidden jewel in the suburbs of Bromley. Easily accessible from Central London and the M25, we are less than seven miles, as the crow flies, from the centre of London, and claim to be the world’s closest 36-hole golf club to a major metropolitan centre. We extend a warm welcome to visitors and societies alike, with packages to suit all.

We were founded in 1901 and proudly boast two magnificent championship courses, maintained in first class condition. The East is an Open pre-qualifying course and is fair, but challenging. Newcomers are often inspired by the quality with its true, consistent greens, allowing first-timers the opportunity to shoot low scores.

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If the East inspires you, then the West will enthral you. Of equal quality, the West is truly testing and enjoys commanding, panoramic views of London’s famous landmarks, encompassing Canary Wharf to the East and the new Wembley Stadium Arch to the West.

In our traditional clubhouse, our friendly staff serve fine wine and good ale to complement the excellent food as you relax at the end of a day to remember. Savour the experience and imagine what it would be like repeat it on a daily basis as a member. We look forward to welcoming you to our historic Club.

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HISTORY

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he courses at Sundridge Park Golf Club derive from an estate which has been sought after since feudal times. They surround a Grade I Listed mansion and the landscape is included in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Specific Historical Interest in England.

In 1796, Sir Claude Scott acquired the estate and as well as having a new mansion built, commissioned the first private 9-hole golf course in England. The Scotts were licensed victuallers and enjoyed immense wealth.

In the summer of 1901 about a dozen far-seeing Bromley men conceived the idea of a golf club for their town. With only the offer of a lease from Sir Samuel Scott – the latest in a long line of people to have owned the estate – for approximately 125 acre of land, a Committee set about raising the money and they formed Sundridge Park Golf Club on October 12th, 1901.

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The first meeting of the Club was held on December 4th, 1901 at the Bell Hotel, Bromley.

Three days later Jack Randall was appointed Club Professional and Greenkeeper.

Advised by Willie Park Jnr and Peter Paxton, Mr Milne planned an 18-hole course for the Gentlemen (the West) and a 9-hole course for the Ladies. A clubhouse was erected for the sum of £3,156.

Play commenced on the 18-hole course in 1902, but the official opening took place on April 25th, 1903, when a large marquee was erected and a grand banquet was attended by the first Club President, Sir Samuel Scott MP, and the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. A.J. Balfour. More than 2,000 people attended.

The first match was between James Braid and Alex Herd which ended in a draw, both going round in 76. The ball used by Braid now rests in the Club trophy cabinet.

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Sundridge Park amalgamated with Elmstead Woods Golf Course in 1928 and a new 18-hole course was designed by Campbell and Hutchinson. In the spring of 1931 a new lease was negotiated to cover further land and the reconstruction of the existing (West) Course. Work also started on a second (East) course which was opened on April 18th, 1931 with a match involving Abe Mitchell, Henry Cotton, Percy Alliss and Alf Padgham.

The reconstructed West Course was opened on May 20th, 1933 and the following year Padgham became the Club Professional. He was to win many events, most notably the Open Championship in 1936 and was named on three successive Ryder Cup teams.

Our courses were heavily bombed during the Second World War and a V2 German rocket caused extensive damage to the Clubhouse and surrounding properties with several fatalities. The Club was also informed of the death of Major Sir Samuel Scott, who had been Club President for more than 40 years.

From 1947 forward, the resumption of major competitions brought several charity tournaments to Sundridge, with Alf Padgham, Dai Rees, Bobby Locke, Bill Shankland and Norman Von Nida participating. The Ladies’ 50th anniversary brought the famous Wanda Morgan and Bridget Jackson to the Club.

These were high times for the Club, with the News of the World, Southern Professional and Kent Amateur Championships taking place on the East Course.

In 1910 it became necessary to erect a separate clubhouse for the Ladies which in years to come was vacated when the Ladies were provided with facilities within the main clubhouse.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister (and MP for Bromley), Harold Macmillan, visited the Club and was elected a life member.

Many exhibition matches took place, with the involvement of many famous players including Braid, Herd, Taylor, Sherlock, Randall and Ray.

In 1976 the Club’s negotiators concluded the purchase of the land and buildings for the sum of £200,000. Sundridge Park was therefore the master of its own destiny.

Work has continued to improve an already exceptional golfing experience for members and in the 1990s a bore hole project was completed which led to full irrigation of both courses.

Initial proposals for a second 18-hole course did not come to fruition and the onset of the Great War dealt a severe blow to Sundridge Park, as it did the whole country.

The Club, however, regained its feet and was thriving come the 1920s. It was to the fore in the formation of the Kent Golf Union and among its most notable players were the Beck family, with John being crowned British Amateur Champion and Mrs Beck winning the Kent County Championship four times.

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And what does our intriguing club crest signify? The white horse in the bottom right corner represents the county of Kent and the scallop shell the diocese of Rochester. The broom in the top left stands for the borough of Bromley and the ravens following the waves through the centre signify the River Ravensbourne that cuts through the East Course.

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Tommy Horton, Tony Martin, Jim McAlister & Sandy Wilson made up the ‘A’ team

THE BUTTEN BOYS

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undridge Park was once home to an elite team of British pros who were brought together in the early 60s.

Tommy Horton, Tony Martin, Jim McAlister and Sandy Wilson made up the ‘A’ team and they had an exclusive practice ground created for them.

Ernest Butten, an innovator and entrepreneur, had not taken up golf until the age of 60, but within a few years he had got his handicap down to a very respectable six.

Progress was slow, however, and Horton was then joined by Brian Barnes, Iain Clark, Mike Ingham and Alan Ibberson.

Butten was frustrated by lack of British success at our own Open Championship and was determined to use some of his considerable resources in an attempt to break the American stranglehold on the event. He believed that anything was possible, if you had the right training and were given the time and facilities to improve.

The arrangement lasted for four years, but the continued lack of success brought it to a premature end. It was a worthy dream and the like of which we shall never see again.

In 1963 he decided to create an elite squad of the four players who showed the most potential to work under the wing of 1951 Open winner Max Faulkner. And so the ‘Butten Boys’ were born.

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The overgrown remains of the practice grounds, complete with the old metal bag stands, still exist in the woods behind the 8th tee on the West Course.

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OUR COURSES - THE EAST COURSE

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short walk down the hill from the Clubhouse takes you to the 1st tee of our Open Championship pre-qualifying course. With a par of 71, The East was used as a venue for Open qualifying from 1992 to 1997. The course is also the stage for the first 36 holes of the Waterford Trophy, a 72-hole scratch medal open which, as an England Order of Merit and World Amateur Ranking event, attracts the top players in the country. The East is a testing but fair challenge, newcomers are inspired by both its quality of design and playing condition.

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EAST COURSE SCORE CARD Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL

Black Yards 397 383 519 414 190 488 411 412 176 3390 376 137 388 498 429 176 351 348 439 3142 3390 6532

White Yards 357 383 519 414 190 488 401 412 176 3340 376 137 370 498 429 176 351 348 439 3124 3340 6464

Yellow Yards 352 367 510 361 182 478 391 398 171 3210 355 127 353 460 418 149 338 340 418 2958 3210 6168

Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 3 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 36 71

S.I. 9 5 15 3 7 17 1 13 11 10 18 6 16 2 8 14 12 4 . . .

Ladies Yards 339 334 494 312 136 429 381 346 160 2931 340 119 342 420 381 142 312 329 404 2789 2931 5720

Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 3 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 36 36 72

S.I. 9 3 5 13 7 17 1 15 11 10 18 4 16 2 8 14 6 12

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OUR COURSES - THE WEST COURSE

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he West Course opens with a yawning par 4 of some 423 yards with a magnificent panorama leading down to the Chinbrook. The West has its own unique character, a truly testing but beautiful par 69. The contours are incorporated into the design to create many challenging approach shots. Mainly tree lined with breathtaking views of many of London’s famous landmarks, the West Course leaves a lasting impression and a yearning to return.

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WEST COURSE SCORE CARD Hole

Black Yards 1 423 2 378 3 174 4 339 5 141 6 521 7 167 8 398 9 404 OUT 2945 10 428 11 444 12 388 13 393 14 176 15 411 16 265 17 207 18 362 IN 3074 OUT 2945 TOTAL 6019

White Yards 423 378 174 339 141 506 167 378 382 2888 428 444 388 393 176 411 265 207 362 3074 2888 5962

Yellow Yards 416 372 126 335 133 496 157 341 371 2747 419 437 381 382 167 393 257 200 353 2989 2747 5736

Par 4 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 34 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 35 34 69

S.I. 7 5 15 3 13 11 17 1 9 4 18 14 2 8 12 16 6 10 . . .

Ladies Yards 406 296 121 323 125 471 155 233 360 2490 413 413 367 369 160 384 254 182 327 2869 2490 5359

Par 5 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 35 5 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 36 35 71

S.I. 11 9 15 1 13 7 5 17 3 18 14 12 2 10 6 16 8 4

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EAST COURSE - HOLE GUIDE • Hole 1, 397 yards, par 4 A tee shot struck down the right side will usually follow the contours to finish in the middle of the fairway. A water hazard crosses the fairway some 25 yards short of the green, which has a gentle left-to-right bias.

• Hole 2, 383 yards, par 4 An uphill tee shot should favour the right side of the fairway to provide the best line to the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the extensive putting surface, which falls from back to front.

• Hole 3, 519 yards, par 5 An inviting downhill tee shot should finish left of centre to provide the optimum line in.

The River Chinbrook crosses the fairway 130 yards short of the green; lay up for a long third shot or go for it if you dare! A green that slopes from left to right awaits your ball.

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• Hole 4, 414 yards, par 4 A straight tee shot is required to avoid the line of willow trees and meandering River Chinbrook to the right and a substantial fairway bunker on the left. The elevated green can cause difficulties with a steep gradient at the front to halt the progress of anything short... but woe betide going long on this hole.

• Hole 5, 190 yards, par 3 The elevated tee gives you a clear sight of the challenge ahead. With the River Chinbrook guarding the front and right side of the green, and a bunker to the left, the only way is straight! The green slopes gently towards the river.

• Hole 6, 488 yards, par 5 Anything left of the green will find a watery grave and going long will require a silky touch recovery to get close to the hole

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Hole 3

• Hole 7, 411 yards, par 4 This tough par 4 rises away from the tee to an undulating fairway where an awkward stance is a real possibility. Left side of the fairway will give you the best view of the narrow and well-guarded putting surface. The green runs away from front to back, making a well-struck approach essential if you wish to hold the green.

• Hole 8, 412 yards, par 4 An enticing drive but a sharp dogleg right means trouble could await a ball hit too long and straight. The green runs gently away from you, and with a subtle valley down the middle a straight putt is rare.

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Hole 5

• Hole 9, 176 yards, par 3 An innocuous-looking par 3, but miss the left-to-right sloping green at your peril.

The refreshment hut awaits the halfway leaders and losers!

An enticing drive but a sharp dogleg right means trouble could await a ball hit too long and straight.

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EAST COURSE - HOLE GUIDE • Hole 10, 376 yards, par 4

• Hole 13, 498 yards, par 5 From a tight teeing ground an inviting fairway leads downhill towards the River Chinbrook. Tee shots finishing on the right side will provide the best angle to attack the elevated green, which slopes appreciably from left to right.

• Hole 11, 137 yards, par 3 The shortest hole on the course but a cluster of greenside bunkers and some demanding borrows can make this par 3 far from simple. Middle of the green is the safest option here.

• Hole 14, 429 yards, par 4 Aim down the right side of this tough par 4 to allow for a falling fairway; be warned: anything heading too far left will be hindered by the willows or may find the river. A view of the Sundridge Park Mansion will hopefully inspire the long approach to a right-to-left sloping green.

With trees left and bunkers right, it is a test of nerves to find the plateau lying beyond the ridge on this demanding dogleg. A further line of fairway bunkers prohibits a running approach to the subtly sloping green.

• Hole 12, 388 yards, par 4 A tee shot landing on the right side of the fairway will usually follow the contours to finish in the middle. A large fairway bunker is a potential danger for the longer hitters.

The extensive green is well protected by bunkers and has a general slope from right to left.

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• Hole 15, 176 yards, par 3 A demanding par 3 played to an elevated green. Be sure to take enough club to reach the plateau as anything catching the front of the slope will come back towards you.

Once on the green the hard work begins, with a challenging two-putt from anywhere.

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• Hole 16, 351 yards, par 4 A sharp dogleg left where only the brave attempt to cut the corner. Beware the hidden bunker at the crook of the dogleg. The narrow green is well guarded by bunkers on both sides; a general right-to-left fall can make putting difficult.

• Hole 17, 348 yards, par 4 A trio of fairway bunkers await an over-hit ball on the left side of this dogleg and only the longest hitters will attempt to shave the corner above the right-hand tree line.

Centre of the fairway should leave you with a straightforward approach to a fairly flat green.

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• Hole 18, 439 yards, par 4 Left side of the fairway leaves you the clearest route to the green but beware the pond, take account of the elevated green, avoid the five greenside bunkers and prepare for a vicious left-to-right swing on your putt! Undoubtedly one of the toughest finishing holes in the country.

Once on the green the hard work begins, with a challenging two-putt from anywhere.

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WEST COURSE - HOLE GUIDE • Hole 1, 423 yards, par 4 An inviting first tee shot to a fairway leading downhill to the River Chinbrook. Left of centre will provide the best route to an elevated green that generally slopes from back to front.

• Hole 4, 339 yards, par 4 “Straight” is the key word here. The incline of the fairway and the narrowness of the green make for a tougher challenge than the yardage alone would suggest. The front third of the green slopes sharply back towards you, making distance control essential.

• Hole 2, 378 yards, par 4 The tee shot on this tight par 4 should land down the right half of the fairway, allowing for the natural contours to work the ball back to the centre. Three bunkers guard the left side of this lengthy and subtly sloping green.

• Hole 5, 141 yards, par 3 There’s no room for error on this tricky par 3. Try to avoid the three greenside bunkers on the left but be warned, anything finishing right will leave you the quickest of downhill chips.

• Hole 3, 174 yards, par 3 Fire through an avenue of trees towards your target. Beware the two deep bunkers that protect the front portion of this gently sloping green.

• Hole 6, 521 yards, par 5 From an elevated tee the fairway bears right and downhill towards the green. The drive should be directed down the left side of the fairway to provide the optimum lie in.

Rhododendron bushes await an over-hit shot to the left-to-right sloping green.

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Hole 1

• Hole 7, 167 yards, par 3 No bunkers to be seen on this par 3, but a difficult chip is likely to confront anyone missing the narrow green which gently rises from front to back.

• Hole 8, 398 yards, par 4 A daunting tee shot over a wide chasm is required to find the fairway. Favour the righthand side to give the best angle into the elevated green. Warning: anything landing on the front edge will roll back to the fringe; anything long could leave you one of the trickiest shots Sundridge Park has to offer. This hole is stroke index 1 for good reason!

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Hole 7

• Hole 9, 404 yards, par 4 You may not be able to see the downhill fairway, but the views over the City of London towards the Wembley Arch are priceless. Aim close to the right tree line, or take a shorter club to avoid running out of fairway on this gentle left-to-right dogleg. The green falls away, and requires a well-struck shot to hold the ball on the putting surface.

Try to avoid the three greenside bunkers on the left but be warned, anything finishing right will leave you the quickest of downhill chips.

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WEST COURSE - HOLE GUIDE • Hole 10, 428 yards, par 4 Strike down the right side to allow the lie of the land to bring the ball back to the centre; a fairway bunker at 200 yards awaits anything heading left. The green slopes viciously from left to right making the position of your approach key for a good score.

• Hole 12, 388 yards, par 4 A tee shot right of centre is the safest play on this innocent-looking par 4. The green has subtle borrows but surrounding slopes, bushes and bunkers can make even the innocent a guilty scoring prospect.

• Hole 11, 444 yards, par 5 The drive should favour the left side on this short par 5 to allow for the gentle contours to draw the ball right. A line of cross bunkers some 100 yards short of the green means correct club selection is important. The green rises substantially from front to back, making side and downhill putts a treacherous prospect.

• Hole 13, 393 yards, par 4 From an elevated tee the River Chinbrook is clearly visible and lies a tempting distance for the longer hitters to take on. The fairway rises to an elevated green sloping considerably from back to front with two greenside bunkers guarding the front edge.

This is truly a classic golf hole.

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Hole 17

• Hole 14, 176 yards, par 3 Fire your tee shot uphill towards a two-tiered green that rises from front to back. Distance control is everything, especially when the flag is on the lower tier and be prepared for employing the softest of touches with your putter!

• Hole 17, 207 yards, par 3 Statistically the toughest of the par 3s. The small and distant green falls sharply from front to back and from left to right, making the journey to the putting surface only half the battle!

• Hole 15, 411 yards, par 4 Drive down the centre of the fairway to avoid the two obscured bunkers and heavy rough to the right. This will leave a good angle to attack the green which has a subtle shoulder running along the left side that feeds the ball right.

• Hole 18, 362 yards, par 4 Fly the pond to find the right side of the fairway for the best line in. It’s uphill all the way to a devilish green guarded by no fewer than six bunkers. The out of bounds left, right and long, this finishing hole is not for the faint-hearted!

• Hole 16, 265 yards, par 4 Risk and reward is the name of the game here - the longer the drive the tighter the hole becomes, but an excellent birdie (or eagle) opportunity awaits for those who get it right.

The green has a gentle fall from back to front.

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Professional team & pro shop

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At Sundridge Park we strive to provide a one-stop retail experience that makes the need for a golfer to shop outside of the Club a fruitless exercise. With technology changing equipment at an alarming rate, seeking the right advice coupled with the right price is now more important than ever.

The other members of the golf team are John Macklen, JD Lombard & Sam Jones.

All four professionals are qualified members of the PGA. John also heads up the Sundridge Park Academy for all those looking for a stepping stone into regular games and potential Club Membership.

You will struggle to find a more competitive price and better advice in a friendlier atmosphere than at the Pro Shop at Sundridge Park Golf Club. Come in and see us whether it be for a tee, re-grip or the latest hi-tech driver! We stock the latest golfing hardware from Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping, Mizuno and many more leading companies and have shoes from the very popular Footjoy range.

he Head Professional at Sundridge Park is Stuart Dowsett, who is a popular figure among members having been with the Club since 2003.

Stuart is an expert in all areas of the golf game and has written for three leading golf magazines as well as contributing to a book on junior golf.

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Look the part out on the course with stylish clothing from Polo Ralph Lauren, Galvin Green, Oscar Jacobson and Glenbrae. The Pro Shop is open from 8am, closing at 6pm in summer and 4.30pm (or half an hour before sunset) in winter.

For more details or to enquire about equipment availability, pop into the shop or give us a call on 020 8460 5540. Stuart also has his own dedicated website, www.stuartdowsett.co.uk

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Once you walk away with a set of golf clubs which are perfectly suited to your swing and your physical swing characteristics, your golf will improve.

TUITiON & CLUB FITTING

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f you wish to play golf to the best of your ability, there is nowhere better served than Sundridge Park to help you develop your game. In 2011 we opened a Performance Centre allowing us to offer a state-of-the-art club fitting and lesson service unparalleled in the locality.

We have a Flightscope launch monitor that will add to your experience of trying all of the latest equipment from the top companies. You have the added benefit of watching ball flight as well; there is no hitting into a net or simulator here. We also specialise in putter fitting using a Sam Balance Lab & a Mitchell Loft & Lie Machine.

We have an extensive stock of Odyssey & Scotty Cameron putters, that can be perfectly customised to suit your stroke Once you walk away with a set of golf clubs which are perfectly suited to your swing and your physical swing characteristics, your golf will improve. Having ensured the equipment is fit for purpose, we then set out on moulding a consistent, repeating golf swing that will allow you to enjoy our two championship courses here at Sundridge Park to the full. www.spgc.co.uk

Under the guidance of Golf Professional Stuart Dowsett we offer some of the best coaching services in the area. What will you get when you book a lesson at Sundridge Park? You get a coach who will be able to impart the knowledge gained from continuing study and work with one of the best coaches in the game, Dr Jim Suttie, and who has studied in the past with many eminent coaches including David Leadbetter, Chuck Cook, Dr Rick Jensen, Beverly Lewis and Martin Hall.

Stuart says that if you make a commitment to practice just a little, he can really help you regardless of age, ability and body shape. He does not subscribe to the philosophy that one swing fits all – you just have to watch the professionals on the television to see that is the case – and instead will customise a swing personal to you.

For more details on tuition, or to book a lesson, call 020 8460 5540.

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SUNDRIDGE PARK GOLF ACADEMY

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he Sundridge Park Golf Academy is an initiative designed to provide potential new golfers with a comprehensive introduction to the game. An instructionbased membership package, the Academy provides the perfect stepping stone in to full membership of the golf club.

Whether you are looking to learn the game from scratch or to rediscover your golfing form after a break, our PGA-qualified coaches are on hand to help you develop your golfing skills amongst fellow new golfers. The experience enables you to get a first-hand insight into Club life.

Based at one of the most attractive golfing locations in Kent, the West Course and clubhouse at Sundridge Park are a true sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a day’s golf is the perfect escape right on your own doorstep. The tree-lined fairways and beautifully manicured course offer a fantastic golfing experience to both experienced golfers and newcomers to the game.

Membership to the Academy runs for a 12-month period, with the aim of getting you to a level of on-course competency which will allow you to progress on to full membership of the golf club at the end of your year.

The package includes, but is not restricted to: • 6 x 1 hour individual golf lessons (to cover all aspects of the game) • 1 x on-course playing lesson • The opportunity to attend 5 Academy group clinics

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• Quarterly rules and etiquette evenings • Academy member roll-ups • Opportunity to gain an (unofficial) handicap • A Sundridge Park member’s card (for use in the clubhouse) complete with £50 credit • Access to all clubhouse and practice facilities • A n Academy bag tag allowing access to the West Course at off-peak times (after 1pm Monday to Friday, and at weekends post 2pm GMT / 4pm BST). The East Course is not available to Academy Members.

• 20% reduction on Entry Fee when progressing to Full Membership.

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Membership of the Academy is open to anyone with a desire to improve their game in an effort to progress onto full membership of the golf club. Our PGA Professional team aim to be of assistance at every stage of your development, providing you with the opportunity to partake in Club functions and members’ roll-ups as your abilities improve, making the progression on to Full Membership a seamless one.

You can find further information on Sundridge Park Academy at www.spgc.co.uk, or alternatively you can contact PGA Professional John Macklen via john_macklen@yahoo.co.uk or by calling the Professional Shop on 020 8460 0278 (Ext 4).

An Academy application form can be downloaded from our website, www.spgc.co.uk

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Pride of place goes to the driving range which is just five minutes from the Pro Shop, near to the 12th hole on the East Course.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

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undridge Park Golf Club is committed to offering its members all the facilities possible to enable members the chance to become as proficient at the game of golf as their talent and application allows.

As well as the highly-regarded tuition on offer from our professional team there are several areas where players can work on ingraining new swing thoughts or turning previously weaker areas of the game into strengths.

Pride of place goes to the driving range which is just five minutes from the Pro Shop, near to the 12th hole on the East Course.

Members, guests and those taking tuition are able to buy a range ball token from the Pro Shop and can hit off both turf or mats. The range is long enough to hit every club in the bag, including a driver.

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For those looking to practice their short game there is the ‘Wedge Range Challenge’ with target markers - master this and you’re sure to achieve lower scores on the course!

A dedicated short game area sits alongside the range; providing first rate facilities for sharpening up your chipping, pitching and bunker play.

Another smaller practice area with a practice bunker can be found not far from the clubhouse and there are dedicated chipping and putting greens right in front of the clubhouse.

For those who find time is at a premium, there are also practice nets, affording the opportunity to get loose before beginning a round.

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oes the thought of belonging to an historic golf club with a friendly, welcoming membership, a lively social calendar, excellent clubhouse facilities and two majestic 18-hole golf courses appeal?

Adult applicants would ideally have the support of a proposer and a seconder, who can endorse their application and give guidance on all aspects of Club Membership.

Application forms are available from the Club office or can be downloaded from the website. Completed forms should be returned with a covering letter giving a few details about yourself, your reasons for wishing to join Sundridge Park, and a little bit about your golfing history.

Letters from your proposer and seconder (if you have any) should also support your application. A handicap certificate from your current club (if you have one) or at least three scorecards (preferably from Sundridge Park) for handicap purposes should also be included.

Adult applicants new to the area and without sponsors will be required to play a round of golf with a Board or Committee member. They must also be able to provide

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confirmation of handicap by way of a recognised handicap certificate or, at least, 3 scorecards signed by a player with a recognised CONGU handicap.

The maximum handicap for Full Adult Membership is 20 (men) and 28 (ladies).

For 7-Day Restricted membership the maximum handicaps are 25 and 35 respectively.

The maximum handicap for 5-day membership is 27 for Men, or 35 for ladies. Both categories can be used as a route towards Full Membership An entrance fee is payable, which is used to help the Club maintain the exceptional standards for which it has become renowned. Both this and the annual fee can be paid by direct debit. The Club offers very attractive rates to our junior players and there are also ‘Intermediate’ and ‘Mid’ categories to help ease the transition into Full Membership for those golfers between the ages of 18 and 34.

Your completed application form, covering letter and letters from your proposers and sponsors should be sent to: The General Manager, Sundridge Park Golf Club, Garden Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NE.

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Members’ GOLF

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embers at Sundridge Park enjoy a full programme of competitions throughout the year, both playing against each other and at home and away against other clubs. Fixtures, matches and trophies are always keenly contested and while it is always nice to win, ensuring the spirit of the game is upheld is of paramount importance.

• Men The Men’s Section enter the county’s premier knockout competitions such as the Kent Amateur Foursomes, an 18-hole inter-club knockout competition featuring two pairs from each club and the Top Club 4BBB handicap knockout, both organised by the Kent Golf Union.

The Club also enters teams into the Mail on Sunday Golf Classic and Daily Mail Foursomes, both of which are national competitions of great prestige.

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The Club is proud to have been, in 1925, one of the seven founder members of the Association of South Eastern Golf Clubs. This group, with northern Kent as its geographical focus, now features 16 of the area’s top clubs.

Each club enters one team into each of the knock-out competitions run by the Association, with the scratch competition, known as the Perman Shield, having been contested since 1925 and featuring morning foursomes followed by afternoon singles, much along the lines of the Ryder Cup. Over the years a number of associated events have been introduced to allow golfers of varying abilities to test their competitive mettle. There are now five competitions where participation is restricted to players not having a handicap lower than a preset limit. These individual matches are actually played on a level basis, with no concession to an individual’s handicap and which, unlike the scratch event, feature just singles matches.

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The piece of silverware they all want to win is the Bill Marriott Trophy for the Club Scratch Stroke Play Championship. A 36-hole medal competition played over the West and East Courses off scratch, whoever comes out on top can rightly claim to be the Club Champion.

Whether your favourite format is singles or pairs, strokeplay or matchplay, a one-day event to find the winner, or a knockout competition running throughout the season, you will find something to appeal at Sundridge Park. You do not need necessarily to be a scratch golfer, with a good selection of competitions run against handicap meaning that everyone can dream about their day in the sun.

• Seniors Senior Members at Sundridge Park say they can be identified by their easy smile and carefree manner!

There is no joining fee, the sole qualification being that the member has to have reached 60 years of age.

The Seniors Section offers: • Companionship • Competitive golf at our Club • League golf against other clubs • Friendly matches against other clubs • Social and charity events.

The specific competitions, with handicap limits, are as follows: Sundridge Park Trophy (handicaps 5 and over) Wilding Cole Trophy (handicaps 8 and over) West Kent Cup (handicaps 11 and over) Royal Blackheath Trophy (handicaps 14 and over) Gray Trophy (handicaps 18 and over) As you would expect of an historic club steeped in tradition, there are a host of cups and trophies to be contested on an annual basis amongst the Membership, many of which date back decades. The Armistice Cup, for instance, is an 18-hole medal competition which was presented to the club in 1918.

The Seniors compete annually in the Kent Golf Veterans League, which has grown to nearly 50 member clubs in eight geographical areas.

The winning teams of each group competes annually in the Group Winners Championship for the ‘Founders Cup’ in the autumn each year, with some 80 players contesting fourball betterball Stableford play. In addition, also in the autumn, each member club and affiliate club send a representative to contest the annual Singles Championship.

For less pressurised competition, there are friendly matches against fellow clubs whose modus operandi mirrors our own, namely to enjoy good golf in good company.

Informal Club gatherings take place regularly, with ‘swindles’ being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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MEMBERS GOLF (CONTINUED)

• Ladies Sundridge Park is delighted to have a thriving group of female golfers who form one of the strongest Ladies’ sections in the South East.

At home, members enjoy one medal and one Stableford a month. There are a great many honours board competitions, the most prestigious of which is the Club Championship, a 36-hole strokeplay event, generally held in June, for the Galbraith Trophy.

The county’s premier competitions are well supported, with teams entered in tournaments such as the Bradley Cook, a five-a-side scratch team knockout tournament, the Holland Trophy, a summer foursomes knockout, and the Coombe Cup for golfers over the age of 68.

Then there is the Pearson Trophy, a team event played in a group format over the winter followed by a knockout phase with the eventual winners going on to represent Kent against the champions from Hertfordshire, Surrey and Middlesex.

A team is also entered in The Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic, a hugely popular national event.

• Mixed Golf The Club runs a Mixed section for those who enjoy a round of golf in good company.

There are over 20 fixtures each year including a few matches against other clubs, followed by a convivial dinner, and a variety of internal competitions.

For those who love their golf whatever the ambient temperature, there is a midweek fourball league competition against other clubs run from September to April known as the Kent Winter Fourball.

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This friendly group enjoys a golfing holiday together for a few days each year and organises competitions on Bank Holiday Mondays. There is also a Mixed invitation event which has proved very popular, with teams featuring four players, two from Sundridge Park and two from another club. The Mixed season concludes with a formal dinner in November.

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The Junior Club Champion is crowned after a 27-hole tournament to find the year’s outstanding young golfer.

JUNIORS

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undridge Park Golf Club is proud to have a very active Junior Section. The Juniors have a full calendar of Medal and Stableford competitions within the club and participate in a number of competitions within the county.

As well as the monthly competitions we have our Junior Club Championship in late Summer which is one of the highlights of the junior calendar as all the juniors come together to play and enjoy the day and crown a new champion golfer for the year.

Within the county and surrounding areas Sundridge Park Golf Club Juniors have a rich history of success. We participate in the Srixon Junior Foursomes League and Kent Foursomes among other competitions. Foursomes is a prominent format within junior golf and one we have enjoyed success playing. We also have a partnership with Swedish club Taby Golf Club which sees us travel to Sweden to play against them and in turn, we host them here for a week of golf and fun.

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Junior Academy Sundridge Park Golf Club boasts an ever growing Junior Academy. The Junior Academy consists of weekly coaching on Saturday afternoons in a structured yet fun environment. The 6 week terms are designed to cover all aspects of the game as the children improve. They compete for Beat the Pro badges and play other games to encourage teamwork and educate them into the etiquette of the game we all love.

We also have a Roll Up class on a Saturday which runs alongside the Academy, the Roll Up is designed to provide children with the basic skills for all areas of the game again within a fun environment. Junior golf is growing at Sundridge Park Golf Club.

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Lunch is a casual affair, there is no need to change into jacket and tie but we do ask that societies and visitors do not wear golf shoes in the dining room.

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Visitors should note that proof of handicap is required at all times. Please take a moment to visit our website and read our rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible. A minimum standard of smart casual dress is required in all areas of the clubhouse at all times. Lunch is a casual affair, there is no need to change into jacket and tie but we do not allow golf shoes in the dining room.

Buggies are available and should be booked in advance through the Club Professional.

Trolleys are also available for hire - please inquire when booking.

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e welcome visitors and societies alike from Monday to Friday (excl Thursday), with packages

Whether it’s a coffee and bacon roll breakfast followed by 18 holes and a light lunch, or the ‘Full English’ 18 holes, lunch, then 18 holes on the other course followed by sit down dinner, we will certainly give you a day to remember.

Both courses are equal in quality but are quite distinct in character with the East being longer, and on slightly flatter terrain, than the West Course which is tighter and offers outstanding views over the City of London. The golfing challenge is stern, but fair, on either course. Good shots will be rewarded, and off line hits will likely be punished by trees, water or dense rough. However, we are keen to encourage a good pace of play and more often than not sprayed balls can be found in good time… but the penalty of having to chip out sideways or take a shorter club will still cost the player a shot (or two!).

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Current green fee and society rates can be found on our website, www.spgc.co.uk.

For those who wish to enjoy an invigorating day-long golfing experience we have a special day rate allowing the opportunity to play on both our courses. Special rates are also available to guests of members, juniors and holders of the county card and attractive offers are often advertised on the club’s website, particularly during the winter months.

At the end of your game you can enjoy a drink on the terrace before heading to the comfortable changing rooms for a hot shower to freshen up. Then retreat to the bar to discuss the day’s events before heading to the dining room for a delicious meal, with generous portions, complimented by fine wines and good ales. With prizes awarded over coffee it will draw a relaxing end to a great day to remember.

To book your society day or for more details of available packages, please contact our golf day organisers Simon Wood simon.wood@spgc.co.uk or Jo Day jo.day@spgc.co.uk

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GOLF SOCIETIES

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undridge Park Golf Club welcomes societies and corporate groups of 12 or more, Monday to Friday (excl’ Thursday) throughout the year.

Our two superb courses will guarantee you a great day of golf. Good food and facilities await you upon your return to the clubhouse to ensure a memorable day. Our staff and Professional are on hand to assist you in any way they can.

Bookings will only be accepted from responsible golf societies whose members have recognised handicaps and are fully conversant with the rules and etiquette of golf.

All the little extras you would expect to make your day a success are provided, such as nearest the pin and longest drive markers and you if you in search of some classy competition prizes, then look no further than our Pro Shop.

Halfway refreshments are normally available on both courses.

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We are sure that playing at such an historic venue will be a thrilling experience in itself, but if you are looking to add a little icing on the cake on your special day then ask about receiving a golf clinic from the Club Professional.

Societies with numbers less than 28 will be asked to have their main meal at lunchtime and sandwiches in the evening.

We have several ready-made packages available, an outline of which is detailed below.

Current rates can be found on the club website. We are also equally happy to arrange a bespoke package tailored to your needs.

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We are also equally happy to arrange a bespoke package tailored to your needs • BIRDIE Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival 11 holes on the WEST Course OR 9 Holes on the EAST Course 2-Course Lunch 18 Holes on the East or West Evening Supper PACKAGE A Coffee and Bacon Roll or Coffee and Sandwiches 18 holes of golf on the WEST Course 2 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal) PACKAGE B Coffee and Bacon Roll or Coffee and Sandwiches 18 holes of golf on the WEST Course 3 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal) • ALBATROSS Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival A round of golf on both the EAST and WEST Courses Light Lunch & 3 course Evening Meal (minimum number 28) OR 3 Course Lunch & Evening Supper • EAGLE Coffee and Bacon Roll on arrival 11 holes on the WEST Course OR 9 holes on the EAST Course Light Lunch 18 holes on the EAST Course OR WEST Course in the afternoon 3-Course Dinner (minimum number 28) www.spgc.co.uk

PACKAGE C Coffee and Bacon Roll or Coffee and Sandwiches 18 holes of golf on the EAST Course 2 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal) PACKAGE D Coffee and Bacon Roll or Coffee and Sandwiches (pm only) 18 holes of golf on the EAST Course 3 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal) For more details, email Jo Day jo.day@spgc.co.uk or call us on 020 8460 0278.

The date of your visit must be agreed with the General Office. A society pack will be sent to you, which will include all relevant information and a booking form.

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Not content with resting on our laurels, in 2010 the Sundridge Park Waterford Trophy was relaunched as a 72-hole event with World Amateur Golf Ranking and England Order of Merit points up for grabs, as well as a generous £2000 prize fund. Played at the end of August, it features two rounds over both the East Course and West Course.

First contested in 2009, the Ladies Scratch Open accepts entries from players with a handicap of 12 and below. The main event is played over 36 holes of the East Course but there is also an 18 hole competition for Seniors meeting the same handicap requirements. Good prizes for both the best scratch and handicap scores await the winners, with the McCart Trophy being presented to the 36 hole winner.

Open Competitions

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undridge Park is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dating back to the founding of our club in 1901. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent courses with people who may not have experienced them before.

One of the ways in which we can do this is by staging a number of open competitions throughout the year, with the men’s and women’s scratch opens being two particularly noteworthy events. Victory in either event would sit well on the resume of any aspiring golfer.

Our men’s scratch open is called the Waterford Trophy. It has been played for since 1975, with R H Mummery from Knole Park winning that inaugural event. Some of our previous participants have gone on to achieve great things. Luke Goddard, our victor in 2007, won the English Amateur Championship at Rye in 2009 and was selected to represent Great Britain and Ireland against USA in the Walker Cup the same year. Todd Adcock, the 2007 Waterford Trophy runner-up, was crowned the English Amateur Champion in 2008 at Woodhall Spa.

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The Junior Open, held in August, is for boys with a handicap of 18 or below, and girls playing off 24 or below, and regularly features on the Kent Golf Union Order of Merit.

Staged over 36 holes of the magnificent East Course, there is lunch and dinner and a terrific prize table awaits the winners.

Then there is a team competition for ladies in the middle of August. Teams of three play an 18-hole Stableford, with the best two scores on each hole to count. A memorable golfing day is complemented by our famous Sundridge Park hospitality with coffee and biscuits on arrival, half-way refreshments, a 2-course carvery and excellent prizes.

You will find details of upcoming events on our website, www.spgc.co.uk, together with information about how you can reserve your place.

Our men’s scratch open is called the Waterford Trophy. It has been played for since 1975, with R H Mummery from Knole Park winning that inaugural event.

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Clubhouse, catering & functions

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he clubhouse provides comfortable facilities in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where members, guests and visitors can enjoy panoramic views over the mature parkland setting.

It is the perfect place to socialise and relax, either after a round of golf, or when catching up with friends. Outside is a very inviting terrace area where you can sit out when the weather obliges, and enjoy the splendid views from the Clubhouse’s elevated position out over the course and beyond.

We are fully licensed with a selection of draught and bottled beers and ales from around the world and also have a selection of fine wines, together with an extensive range of refreshing soft drinks. The clubhouse has Sky Sports and Wi-Fi, so you can watch all the major sporting events in comfort or take a moment to catch up with those important emails.

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Take a seat in the lounge overlooking the putting green and the 12th tee of the West Course, here you can enjoy a full meal, sandwiches or bar snacks. There is a good selection of golfer’s favourites such as sandwiches, baguettes, burgers and salads served throughout the day.

For those in need of some immediate sustenance during their round the East Course has its own “Golfers Rest” between the 9th green and the 10th tee. This is usually open from 10am until late afternoon (depending on the season) and provides substantial snack meals, cakes and refreshments.

Our caterers have a well-deserved reputation for culinary excellence which can be sampled in the Dining Room that overlooks the 18th green of the West Course.

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The restaurant is open for lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and an appealing and reasonably priced menu is offered. An a la carte menu is also offered on Thursday nights.

Weekends are always eagerly anticipated, but even more so by the members at Sundridge Park, as on Sundays we offer a delicious traditional roast lunch carvery, that would satisfy the heartiest of diners.

The Club is a suitable venue for a variety of functions having the facilities of a large bar, lounge and restaurant. Due to licensing restrictions, functions are limited to Club members and their guests with the exception of Society dinners.

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Due to the demands of Society meetings and the Club’s own extensive social programme the availability of dates is limited. However, if the impressive setting is just what you are looking for to celebrate a landmark birthday or wedding anniversary or for a retirement party, please contact us to check availability.

Book well in advance and you may just secure the venue you desire.

For booking or further information call 020 8460 0278 or email Jo Day jo.day@spgc.co.uk

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

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ith its friendly membership and historic and welcoming clubhouse, it will come as no surprise that members at Sundridge Park have an equally enjoyable time off the course, as they do on it.

An extensive and varied programme of social events is organised throughout the year, with the aim being that there should be something to appeal to everyone, whatever their taste in entertainment.

Events include regular Sunday lunches with live performers, Burns Night with traditional meal and dancing to celebrate the infamous poet, and a Murder Mystery Night to find out ‘who dun’ it’. One of the other highlights is the Summer Ball where the dress code is black tie to fit the prestigious occasion.

The catering at Sundridge Park is exceptionally good and if there is an opportunity to celebrate an event alongside sampling the excellent fare produced by our chef, then we jump at the chance.

We also embrace new ideas in the name of providing a good time for our members, one such example being the Captain’s Open Air Concert staged for the first time in July 2012.

Held on the Carn Brae practice ground, a varied line-up of acts have included a pianist, opera singers, tribute acts and a rock band, with members enjoying the spectacle and being encouraged to bring along hampers to make a real outdoor evening of the occasion.

We are very much a family-orientated club and one event eagerly anticipated by all ages is the family fun day in June complete with bouncy castle, face painting, craft making, games, balloon modelling, a putting competition and ‘Tri-Golf’ activities.

Key dates in the calendar such as Mother’s Day and St Patrick’s Day are celebrated with relish and there is a Valentine’s Ball for the romantics among you!

The Festive season is a wonderful time of year and we hold two incredibly popular Christmas lunches, with entertainment, singing, crackers and japes everyone gets into the party mood.

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There is also a Children’s Christmas Party with games, a pantomime, tea, and a visit from Father Christmas. The turn of the year is marked in style by a New Year’s Eve dinner-dance.

We also have a very active bridge section who play rubber and duplicate bridge on a regular basis.

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HOW TO FIND US

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undridge Park is approximately 1 ½ miles north of Bromley, Kent and just 7 miles as the crow flies from central London.

For those with SatNav, our postcode is BR1 3NE. Directions Leave the M25 at Junction 4 (Orpington). At the first roundabout take the A21 to Bromley.

DO NOT go into Bromley itself - there is no through traffic in Bromley town centre.

Approaching Bromley you will go past Bristol Street Motors (Ford dealership) on the right-hand side. At the next set of traffic lights take the right-hand fork onto Kentish Way (dual carriageway). Go through two sets of traffic lights by Elmfield Road and the Glades car park entrance, through a set of pedestrian traffic lights, through traffic lights at

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Widmore Road, through traffic lights at Bromley North railway station and then right at the next lights into College Road.

Go to the end of College Road to a roundabout. Take the third exit (Plaistow Lane).

On Plaistow Lane you will see Sundridge Park Railway Station on the right; opposite this is Garden Road - turn left on to Garden Road. The golf club is the second turning on the left down Garden Road.

Public Transport The nearest station is Sundridge Park, which is around 500 yards from the Club. Bromley South (with direct services to London Victoria) and Grove Park (with direct services to London Cannon Street and London Charing Cross) offer much more frequent services.

Both are about a mile and a half or a five-minute taxi ride away.

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CONTACT US

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ere at Sundridge Park Golf Club it is always a pleasure to welcome new members, visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any queries or questions that you may have then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Sundridge Park Golf Club Garden Road Bromley Kent BR1 3NE

Course information: 020 8290 1509 Catering: 020 8289 3060 Email - Jo Day: jo.day@spgc.co.uk Website: www.spgc.co.uk Social media: interact with Sundridge Park on Facebook and on Twitter (a_SPGC)

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