Surbiton Golf Club Official Brochure 2019

2019

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Surbiton Golf Club provides a wonderful blend of modern golfing and all the benefits of a Private Members’ Club. That’s one of the reasons why we have Golfmark status – a clear indication of our inclusive approach.

With a heritage stretching back to 1895, you’d expect Surbiton to have some history. We’re particularly proud that Ryder Cup-winning Captain Dai Rees learnt his trade as an Assistant at Surbiton and that Sir Sydney Camm, who designed the Hawker Hurricane Fighter – the first RAF aircraft to top 300 mph – was one of our members.

Our course – one of the best presented in Surrey - has been evolving and adapting to golf technology, and the needs of golfers, since 1895. The original course comprised nine holes and was designed by local Professional, Tom Dunn - a prolific designer of the late Victorian era. Dunn designed some 137 courses in Great Britain including: Broadstone, Lindrick and Ganton, the latter designed in conjunction with Harry Varden.

As a result, the 6,056-yard (par 70) course offers a surprising test - with narrow fairways, small greens, plenty of mature trees and changes in elevation. Members

love it because every round feels like a different golfing experience.

Our impressive clubhouse has excellent facilities including the main bar, restaurant and 19th, where social and business functions take place throughout the year.

Our professional and friendly team work hard at ensuring members, visitors and guests are given an experience to remember on every visit.

The opening shot was struck on Saturday, 18th May 1895, unfortunately it is not recorded who had that honour although it was likely to be either Mr. A.H. Lisner or Mr. Bulmer Howell. Lisner should rightly be regarded the founding father of what is now The Surbiton Golf Club. It was Lisner, as the lessee of the Waffrons and its farmland, who placed an advertisement in the Surrey Comet asking for golfers and prospective players to attend a meeting on Friday, 29th March 1895 at the Southampton Hotel, in Surbiton, in order to form a Golf Club.

The meeting was presided over by Bulmer Howell, who subsequently became the Club’s first Captain, a position held until 1899.

That a Club could be formed and a course laid out in six weeks appears unthinkable by today’s standards. However, there is some evidence that preparations had been made some years earlier. A bank account, for whatever may have been the Club’s predecessor, was opened at the Westminster Bank in Surbiton in 1892, where it remains to this day.

The fact that the course was playable so soon may have been due in part to the likelihood that the Richie family who occupied the Waffrons, laid out a rudimentary course for their two sons. The official opening of The Waffrons Golf Club, as it was originally known, took place on Saturday, 8th June 1895 when an 18 hole competition was won by James Wild with a net score of 78.

The first surviving record of an official competition at the Club is in Golf magazine of 8th November 1895. It details the results of the Autumn Meeting held on Saturday, 26th October.

The original course comprised nine holes and was designed by local Professional, Tom Dunn. His golfing life started as the Professional at London Scottish Golf Club on Wimbledon Common in 1869 before moving to North Berwick in 1881 and finally to Tooting Bec in 1889.

Dunn was a prolific designer of the late Victorian era being involved in some 137 courses in Great Britain. Unfortunately, many of his local courses such as Raynes Park and Walton on Thames no longer exist. Three of his designs, in particular, remain as examples of his undoubted expertise, Broadstone, Lindrick and Ganton, the latter designed in conjunction with Harry Varden.

So there it is - the history of a Club; founded in a pub in Surbiton, playing on a course designed by one of the foremost golf architects, served by only eight professionals during its first hundred years and saved from extinction by the tenacity and hard work of those who went before us.

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Surbiton offers a surprising test - with narrow fairways, small greens, plenty of mature trees and changes in elevation. Members love it because every round feels like a different golfing experience.

Our Greens committee and greens staff set-up the course so it can be enjoyed by golfers of all ages and skill levels. Challenges are strategically placed for low handicappers and a more forgiving setup can be enjoyed by shorter hitters. Although designed in 1895, the course also suits people who may be tight on time. We have 4-hole, 8-hole and 10-hole

loops so you can pick and choose how long you want to be on the course.

The toughest hole on the course is the par4 6th. At 373-yards it is not a difficult hole to reach but a straight drive is imperative. The real difficulty lies with the second shot as towards the green the fairway narrows, with the added hazards of a bunker to the left, another large bunker to the right, and a third positioned on the front left of the green. Assuming the first two bunkers are safely circumvented, there is still the challenge of getting up on to the upper tier of this elevated green.

Our signature hole is the challenging par4 18th. A right-hand dog-leg with mature trees and out of bounds lining the right side requires a steely nerve on the tee. Your second shot offers a picturesque view of the large green, shared with the 8th, with the clubhouse behind, offering a superb backdrop.

As part of our continuous course investment we are lengthening three holes. The most eye-catching will be the 572 yard 14th. The drive from the new elevated tees will be through a corridor of mature oaks. It is a hole that is sure to stay long in the memory when you play it.

If you have not had the opportunity to play at Surbiton Golf Club before, you are in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by learning about some of the challenges that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.

Hole 1 - Ten Acre, 401 yards, par 4

A drive favouring the right half of the fairway, while taking care not to end up in the strategically placed bunker on the right side of the fairway, will set up a second shot into the largish, flatish, circular green which is guarded in front by two bunkers on the left and right sides. There are several mature conifers to the

right and out of bounds is a matter of yards from the back.

Hole 2 - The Gate, 314 yards, par 4

With most of the front left side of the green guarded by a large bunker, a drive down the right centre of the fairway (avoiding the bunker on the right) will provide the best route in for your second shot to this largish circular green with a raised tier in the back right quarter. Out of bounds looms close to the back and to the left.

Hole 3 - Castle View, 406 yards, par 4

Straight and long is the objective from this tee. It is unlikely, other than for

the very longest of hitters, that you will be able to see the green for your second shot as it lies at the bottom of a downward slope. A bunker catches long drives to the left and another in the right centre catches shorter drives to the right. A white disc marker, above and behind the green, indicates the centre line of the green, however anything landing short will usually be moved from right to left by the slope.

Be warned though that anything more than a few feet through the two tiered green will, more often than not, result in a lost ball and that dreaded walk back to replay.

Hole 4 – Willows, 180 yards, par 3

Trees left and right, a ditch (lateral water hazard) along the left, ground sloping from left to right on the right side and bunkers surrounding the green all make for an intimidating tee shot.

Hole 5 – Waffrons, 402 yards, par 4

Having taken in arguably the finest view on the course, your drive should favour the right side of the fairway. Anything centre, or left thereof, will invariably roll into the left hand rough, making your second shot to the green, which is guarded by a bunker on the left, a rather difficult shot to play.

Hole 6 - James Braid, 373 yards, par 4

Down the middle from the tee to a quite wide and flat fairway is the target. The real difficulty lies with the second shot as towards the green the fairway narrows, with the added hazards of a bunker to the left about 110 yards from the green, another large bunker to the right about 20 yards or so nearer in, and a third positioned on the front left of the green. Assuming the first two bunkers are safely circumvented, there is still the challenge of getting up on to the upper tier, where the pin is regularly placed, of this elevated green.

Hole 7 - The Slopes, 343 yards, par 4

From an elevated plateau tee you will be all too conscious of a dense wood (out of bounds), fronted by a ditch (lateral water hazard), along the right hand side of the fairway. The ideal tee shot should be aimed to the right side of the fairway. Your approach shot has to be equally accurate to avoid the two greenside bunkers negotiate a narrow entrance to a slightly bowl-shaped green.

Hole 8 - Bridle Path, 404 yards, par 4

Considered to be the most intimidating hole at Surbiton. With mature trees close in to the left, out of bounds to the right and a thick hedge running obliquely right across in front of the fairway, a long straight drive, into a sloping left to right fairway, is called for if you are to reach the green in two.

Hole 9 – Crater, 268 yards, par 4

With an upwards sloping fairway, a slight dog leg from right to left, a small copse of conifers to the right and an old World War II wooded bomb crater to the left, an accurate, rather than a long drive, into the right half of the fairway is called for.

Hole 10 – Paddocks, 383 yards, par 4

From the tees the ground falls away gradually for about two thirds of the length of this hole, and a little from left to right. The green itself is pretty flat and long, with a small ridge circling the left and rear of it.

Hole 11 – Cottages, 184 yards, par 3

Uphill, all the way to the green from the tees. Either side of the sloping entrance to the green are large, high grassy mounds which taper down the sides to the rear of this oblong-shaped green.

Hole 12 - Windy Ridge, 506 yards, par 5

A long straight drive over a thick hedge crossing in front of a generously broad fairway, guarded left and right by fairway bunkers should set you up nicely for your second shot. Your third shot to the unseen green at the bottom of the reverse slope will be influenced by any wind and the ground conditions.

Hole 13 - The Glade, 128 yards, par 3

A straight tee shot to the heart of this largish, oblong-shaped green on this picturesque, almost completely tree encircled hole, will set you up nicely for a birdie opportunity.

Hole 14 – Claygate, 572 yards, par 5

Avoid the out of bounds all along the right side and the three fairway bunkers, all visible from the tee, and the second shots are relatively straight forward. Your approach shot to the green, should be aimed to the front left of the green, allowing for the left to right incline down to the green, which itself also slopes left to right.

Hole 15 - Mount Ararat, 142 yards, par 3

From the tee the ground rises quickly and steeply to the plateau green, with a bunker guarding the front right half.

Hole 16 - Telegraph View, 425 yards, par 4

A longish well-directed drive ideally left of centre, to compensate for the fairway’s slope and keeping clear of the out of bounds on the right, should be the aim here. Your second shot needs to carry a large clover leaf-shaped bunker, in the middle of the fairway, about 100 yards from the green.

Hole 17 - The Moat, 281 yards, par 4

A bank of mature trees crossing in front of the fairway which tilts from left to right over the greater part of its length makes accuracy of the tee the priority. The front right half of the kidney shaped

green is guarded by a large bunker which draws balls unerringly to its heart so only the bravest will take on a right hand pin placement directly.

Hole 18 – Periscope, 447 yards, par 4

Arguably the hardest hole on the course, a right hand dog-leg with mature trees and out of bounds lining the right side requires a steely nerve on the tee, as going left adds extra distance to your second shot.

We make the course available to golf societies and corporate days on Mondays and Fridays so that we can guarantee a great golfing experience for our members and our visitors.

We have a range of society packages suited to the time of the year and your budget. You can choose the number of holes you play, the food and other refreshments you would like and also any special requirements for the course –such as holes for longest drive or nearest the pin. We go out of our way to make it a great experience – just look at the reviews from other societies that have visited us on a regular basis.

If you want to host a great day out for customers, staff and friends then Surbiton is the place for you. We can provide everything you need to deliver

a great experience. Whether you want an informal atmosphere or company branding placed around the course, just let us know and we will make it happen.

We have a range of packages starting from £35 in the Winter and £45 in the Summer. Please call us so we can put together the perfect day for you.

Contact Susan Ward on 020 8398 3101 or email: enqs@surbitongolfclub.com to arrange a fabulous day’s golf.

We have a wide variety of membership categories to suit all ages and golfing ability. So if you’re looking to play golf and have fun doing it, we are sure there will be a category to suit you.

MEMBERSHIP

Unlimited Golf

For those keen to enjoy all the golfing and social benefits of Surbiton Golf Club, we have Unlimited membership in both the ladies’ and men’s sections. A one-off entrance fee is payable upon joining. We charge the entrance fee as a commitment to each other. By paying the fee the Member is committing to be with us for some time. By receiving it, the Club commits to reinvest the fee in the course and clubhouse facilities, so you know that by joining you are contributing to an ever-improving playing environment for your benefit and the benefit of other members.

18 To 34 Golf

Because we are keen to attract members of all ages and to have our Junior members stay with us when they become 18 years old, we have an Intermediate category for golfers aged 18-34. Not only is the annual subscription lower than the Unlimited Golf subscription but only a small percentage of the entrance fee is paid on a progressive basis each year –with any balance becoming due at age 35.

Under 18 – Junior Golf

We have a very active junior section that competes against a number of local clubs. Surbiton is a wonderful place to learn to play golf. Many of our past juniors have gone on to compete in County, Regional, National and World Championships and then to play on various Professional tours around the world. We are very proud of their achievements. We also have a number of families who have joined so that parents and children can enjoy their golf together. Because we have Golfmark status you can be sure that Surbiton has created an environment that is suited to the needs of younger golfers.

Academy Golf

For those who are still learning to play, we have an Academy membership which is the perfect way to progress to Unlimited Golf membership. Academy membership is available for up to one year but fast improvers will be encouraged to upgrade to Unlimited membership as soon as they are ready. The subscription includes a number of lessons with our Professionalss; use of the clubhouse and access to the club’s practice facilities and access to the course at designated times (once our Professional has issued a certificate of competency).

Simple And Friendly Application Process

If you want to join our club the best thing to do is to come and talk to us. From there the process is very simple. Just complete an application form, have a short and relaxed interview and, in certain circumstances, play a few holes with one of our Committee members.

With a heritage stretching back to 1895 you might expect us to have attracted some great Professionals who complement the competitive and social ethos of the club. Today we have three genuinely warm, helpful and skilled professionals to help members.

THE PRO-SHOP

We are also proud to say that one of our former Assistant Pros went on to become Britain’s finest golfer of his generation, a Ryder Cup winning captain and BBC Sports Personality of the Year – Dai Rees.

Our Club Professional, Paul Milton, who turned professional in 1968, has been attached to the Club since 1978 and has been awarded honorary membership by the Members in recognition of his long service and dedication to the Club.

Over the years Paul has won such events as the Surrey Assistants’ Championship, the Hertfordshire Assistants’ Championship, the Surrey Club Professional Championship, the Surrey Open Championship, and the Southern PGA Championship and remains a regular competitor in Professional & Pro-Am events regionally & nationally.

With a breadth of coaching experience, including teaching golf on the hallowed turf at Harrow School and teaching pupils from schools such as Merrimount International and Merchant Tailors, Paul, together with his assistants, provides welcoming, relaxed and high-quality tuition to club members and visitors, with a variety of lesson packages for individuals and groups alike.

Our Pro shop has an excellent range of golfing attire, clubs, shoes, trolleys, balls and other golfing accessories. These include leading brands such as Footjoy, Titleist, Srixon and Glenmuir.

We regularly have special offers. If you want to get our special offer updates please follow us on Twitter or call Paul Milton and his team on 0208 398 6619.

Paul Milton

THE PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Martin

Rathbone –Head Teaching Professional

Martin has over 30 years of experience in the golf industry and is renowned for his professional, friendly and relaxed coaching style. Having always worked hard on his own game, Martin has watched, discussed, and studied the complexities of golf with some of the best instructors in the country.

Students currently on his programme cover all ages and abilities; the youngest is 7 years old and the oldest well into “Super Seniors”! He’s equally at home coaching fellow PGA members and even European Tour players as with absolute beginners who have never picked up a club.

Martin will help any golfer to understand their own swing and therefore to some extent be self-correcting when on the course. The one thing he does crave is for everybody to enjoy his coaching and get genuine value for money. It is this philosophy that has gained him a great reputation as a sought-after golf coach.

So if you are not playing well or just want to hone you’re game, give Martin a call.

Mobile: 07958 785326

Shop: 020 8398 3101 opt3

Email: martin@martinrathbone.co.uk

Alex Williams PGA

Alex started playing golf at the age of 4 and has been playing golf now for over 20 years.

On reaching the age of 15 he had attained a handicap of 18 and through hard work, along with the help of a PGA Professional; he reduced his handicap down to3. This enabled Alex to start his career of becoming a fully qualified PGA Golf Professional.

Alex achieved this at the age of 23 and has been successfully coaching ever since.

“I have coached over 1000 different children and adults, ranging from complete

beginners to touring Professionals”

“My passion and enthusiasm for the game comes over in my coaching style which makes all level of golfers feel at ease”

All lessons are tailored to the individual based on their own goals and aspirations for their game.

Mobile - 07791517465

Email - alex@alexwilliamspga.co.uk

Luke Titchener - Assistant Golf Professional

Luke has been at Surbiton golf club for nearly 20 years - as a junior member & captain, Scratch & Men’s pairs knockout

winner and latterly moving onto being a professional for the last 12 years.

Luke offers lessons to all ability & experience levels, using video analysis to provide friendly & relaxed sessions to make learning fun and enjoyable. From the ‘quick fix’ to the ‘swing rebuild’ Luke can help you achieve your golfing goals.

Call Luke to discuss lessons & packages

Mobile - 07773185888

Email - luketitch11@hotmail.com

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Long game

Surbiton has a long game practice ground with a permanent teaching bay to enable practice and lessons in all weathers.

There is ample space to practice the long game ahead of a round.

Short game

There is a dedicated short game practice ground nestled between the 9th and 10th holes. This is ideal for all chipping and bunker practice.

Putting green

Our putting green lies beside the patio and is an ideal preparation for the testing greens on the course. There are plenty of changes in elevation and tricky borrows.

If you putt well here then you are set up for a good round on the greens.

Practice nets

Just beyond the putting green and a small chipping zone we have two practice nets to help people to loosen up before the round.

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Find us: Just off the A3 184 Coombe Lane West Kingston KT2 7EG

Surbiton Golf Club’s clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all members and visitors, whether you are playing golf or just visiting the club for the first time. With panoramic views overlooking the 8th and 18th ‘double’ green, the clubhouse provides a large, comfortable lounge, a spacious restaurant with dance floor and conference facilities for small groups. Our fabled 19th spike bar provides the perfect location for a drink straight after your round.

Our bar provides a wide selection of refreshments including soft drinks, wines by the glass or bottle, local and national

draught beers and a wide range of spirits. The bar menu comprises a variety of snacks, sandwiches and light meals as well as delicious daily specials.

Our restaurant and bar rooms have successfully catered for a variety of occasions, with all visitors instantly made to free at home by our professional and friendly staff. Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it a wedding, civil service, anniversary or wake. Our restaurant can cater 100 people comfortably.

If you wish to enquire about availability or to arrange a time to view our facilities please contact Susan Ward or 0208 398 3101 or email: enqs@surbitongolfclub.com

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Our office in Esher specialises in the design of SuperHomes in the south of the country with a detailed understanding and expectations of this market. Our reputation, built over twenty five years is evidenced by our on-going commissions where, in each and every case, we look to respond to clients needs and further the way we engage and live in our homes.

Surbiton Golf Club is the perfect weekday and winter wedding venue. If you are looking for a romantic setting for receptions for up to 100 people then you should look no further. Our lovely golf course provides the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs.

We have a variety of menus that can be tailored to your needs, starting at £45 per head. We have an excellent wine list to choose from and can order special wines as required. And if you want ‘bubbles’ on arrival or to accompany the speeches and toasts we can satisfy every budget.

Our chef, bar and events team will deliver a wedding reception to remember that is built around your dreams for your special day. Our wedding packages will be tailored to meet your requirements by our experienced wedding co-ordinator. From your initial enquiry to the day itself, our team will provide a superb level of service to ensure you have the perfect wedding at a lovely, picturesque venue.

Let us know all your needs from flowers to table settings, music and dancing and we will create the perfect wedding experience.

Just 16 miles from Central London, and close to both Heathrow and Gatwick airports and Surbiton mainline station, we are an incredibly accessible venue with ample onsite parking for all your guests.

We look forward to welcoming our visitors and hope that you have a very enjoyable time. Although handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do prefer golfers to be of 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 who are not accompanied by a member may play Monday to Friday –excluding Bank Holidays subject to course availability. Visitors should phone the Club before visiting to check availability and to avoid disappointment - 0208 398 6619.

All visitors are respectfully asked to familiarise themselves with the Club’s Dress Code.

A wide range of snacks, sandwiches and cooked meals are available in the 19th bar, lounge and the half way hut by the 9th tee.

Electric and pull trolleys are available for hire from the pro shop as well as a limited number of buggies.

All visitors will be asked to complete a visitor form upon arrival.

Surbiton Golf Club is one of the best presented courses in Surrey so we are always keen to ‘show it off’ to members of other clubs.

Each year we host very popular Open Competitions for Mixed teams in June and Ladies teams in July. The Opens feature excellent food and prizes and a round of golf on a course that makes you think, while still being a lot of fun. The Club also holds very popular Men’s, Ladies and Senior Invitation days in May and June.

From London and the A3 Southbound

Go underneath the Hook roundabout underpass (the junction after Tolworth) and immediately take the left fork (A309) signposted Esher. As the A309 bridges over the A3 (approx. 300 yards) turn left into Woodstock Lane (South). The golf club lane is then approximately 600 yards on the right.

From M25 and A3 Northbound

Come off at Tolworth – the Epsom turning - and then go back on to the A3 Southbound and then follow instructions as above.

From the Scilly Isles

Take signs for London and the A3. Come off at Tolworth and follow the directions from there.

For satellite purposes, our postcode is KT9 1UG

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

Club Secretary

Clint Whittaker

Tel: 0208 398 3101 Ext:6

Email: clubsecretary@surbitongolfclub.com

Membership and Society Bookings

Susan Ward

Tel: 0208 398 3101 Ext: 2

Email: susan.ward@surbitongolfclub.com

CONTACT US

Member Services, Marketing & Finance

Email: debra.shepherd@surbitongolfclub.com

Bar and Catering

David Windross

Tel: 0208 398 3101 Ext: 5

Email: fandbmanager@surbitongolfclub.com

Head Professional and Pro Shop

Paul Milton

Tel: 0208 398 3101 Ext: 3

Email: paul.milton@surbitongolfclub.com

Head Teaching Professional

Martin Rathbone

Email: martin@martinrathbone.co.uk

Club Captain

Email: ClubCaptain@surbitongolfclub.com

Ladies Captain

Email: LadiesCaptain@surbitongolfclub.com

Enquiries enqs@surbitongolfclub.com

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We have specially commissioned crockery, including blue rimmed plates, to help define the food on the plate, which can reduce confusion. Additionally, our chefs regularly prepare attractive, appetising dishes for residents with a range of dietary requirements, including dysphagia, a symptom of dementia, which limits eating.

We take pride in helping residents and family members facing dementia.

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