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POLLOK GOLF CLUB
POLLOK
GOLF CLUB
BECOME PART OF IT
GOLF IN GLASGOW AT ITS BEST
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G O L F I N G L A S G OW AT I T ’ S B E S T
WELCOME This guide highlights the many benefits of membership at Pollok and why all-round, it offers the very best experience for club golfers in Glasgow.
Easy Access to Club and Course
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Scotlands Finest City Suburban Course?
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An Open and Welcoming Club
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Participation For All
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First Class Facilities and Service
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Corporate Golf
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What Out Friends Say
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SETTING EASY TO GET HERE Only 10 minutes from the City Centre, 15 minutes from the West End and in the heart of the Southside, Pollok is easily reached from much of Glasgow.
EASY TO GET A GAME Thanks to our restricted membership, the 1st tee is blissfully quiet. Tee times aren’t booked in advance (outside competition), so simply arrive, sign up and enjoy your game. At weekends throughout the year & on summer evenings, members can usually tee off no more than 20-25 minutes after arriving.
EASY TO FORGET WHERE YOU ARE Set in the secluded, mature woodland of Pollok Country Park, it is a golfing haven and you would never know you were in the middle of Glasgow. Deer roam wild, no roads are in sight and the course is only overlooked by the magnificent Pollok House.
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THE COURSE ARGUABLY SCOTLAND’S FINEST CITY SUBURBAN COURSE Pollok was designed by Alister Mackenzie, the renowned creator of Augusta National GC & many others.
A CHALLENGE FOR ALL ABILITIES The course is a very fair test that all golfers can enjoy. Off the blue tees it is the 2nd longest course in greater Glasgow and is permanent host to the Glasgow Amateur Championship.
Members expect the highest standards of presentation and the
Higher handicappers enjoy the general flatness of the course,
course is one of Scotland’s finest parkland examples.
no long-carries to any fairway, no blind shots and no plateau
YEAR-ROUND GOLF Pollok benefits from naturally well-draining, sandy soil, so
greens.
GOLF THAT DOESN’T TAKE ALL DAY…
under-foot conditions are firm, even in winter. With its low
We have always been known as a club for brisk golf and have
altitude, the course has fewer hard frosts than others around.
an ethos of avoiding slow play.
So winter-greens are used less and members enjoy the full
3-ball medals & 4-ball bounce games are not expected to take
course for most of the winter - when others nearby are off.
over 3½ hours.
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THE CLUB OPEN AND WELCOMING 2017 was our 125th anniversary & we proudly maintain the highest standards of social and golfing etiquette. Much has been done recently to increase diversity and we are now broader and more inclusive. Our first female members joined in 2015 and the dress code is like most clubs in the country. All those joining have every opportunity to integrate via New Member Receptions and all medals are drawn randomly to encourage members to mix. Our ethos requires groups to invite singles to join bounce games and informal groups meeting during the week welcome others to join them as regulars.
STRONG SPORTING ETHOS We have a busy competitive calendar with knockout competitions all year, an order of merit & frequent medals March to October.
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Pollok has a diverse membership policy, inclusive of all ages and genders.
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Enjoy great food and great entertainment, with ceilidhs and musical evenings.
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THE CLUB PARTICIPATION FOR ALL Low handicappers can represent the club competitively. The active Junior section is growing and regular fun events are led by our PGA-qualified convenors. Our Ladies section is growing and Open competitions allow more to test the Pollok experience. Seniors enjoy many extra competitions and social matches against other fine clubs around Scotland.
POPULAR SOCIAL CALENDAR Including our famous Burns’ Supper, Shotgun Dinner, Member and Guest Day, Prize Giving Night, Sunday Carveries and Sporting Evenings, our members enjoy plenty of opportunities for socialising. 11
A clubhouse to match any in the country
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THE CLUBHOUSE FIRST CLASS FACILITIES AND SERVICE The standard of our two lounges, dining room & changing facilities, matches that of any club in the country. Our loyal bar staff, provide excellent, friendly service and the kitchen is staffed professionally to provide high quality catering most of every day. Experienced Caddiemasters are on-duty full time, to arrange games & assist members and visitors with all their equipment needs before and after play. Pull-trolleys are free to use and every member has a free security locker. There is ample capacity for the permanent storage of members' clubs and caddie cars.
PERFECT VENUE FOR SOCIAL EVENTS Members planning an anniversary or get together with friends and family are encouraged to make free use of the clubhouse for their private social events and can be assured of successful event in a relaxed environment.
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Emirates Airlines have extended their sponsorship of our annual Pro-Am for 2018
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CORPORATE GOLF
CORPORATE GOLD
CORPORATE SILVER
30 Tee Times £3000 + VAT
10 Tee Times £1200 + VAT
Whether it is lunch then a friendly fourball or a shotgun for 80, followed by dinner, Pollok’s location, setting, course and facilities are perfect for hosting clients of all golfing abilities.
CORPORATE DAYS Our Corporate Days can provide full exclusive use of the course and clubhouse, tailored to your needs.
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Corporate Memberships offer excellent value for regular networking.
YOU’LL BE IN GOOD COMPANY WITH A POLLOK GOLF CLUB CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Our packages offer companies and guests access to all our facilities. Corporate Options, include Gold Membership offering 30 tee times per annum for Original
£3000 + VAT and Silver offering 10 tee times per annum for £1200 + VAT.*
Our 2017 ProAm was sponsored by Emirates Airlines, who continue their sponsorship in 2018.
POLLOK PRO-AM The Pollok Pro-Am is the chance to compete with some of Scotland’s top players when the course is at its best in May. Recognised as a prestigious sponsorship opportunity. Fine from best brand recreate PMS
*Terms and conditions apply, for full details visit our website www.pollokgolf.com
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WHAT OUR FRIENDS SAY Alastair Forsyth, PGA European Tour Winner and Pollok’s Course Record Holder. May 2017. “Thanks for having us for the Emirates Pollok Pro-Am, the company was good and the course was superb” Richard Devenish, New Pollok Member. June 2017. “I recently moved to Glasgow and sampled various Southside clubs, quickly settling on Pollok. I found the members warm & welcoming and the course is second to none in the area, with an impressive clubhouse. The 2 things I love most are; i) the tee is normally free and the longest I’ve waited is 20 minutes and ii) the junior section - which engages with kids, offering tuition and all round encouragement” Janis Brown, Visitor. August 2017. I played in 2 Ladies’ competitions and ok, the weather was good, but I loved the challenging course and the lunches were fabulous. The staff and members were more than welcoming and I look forward to playing again”. Alison Robertson, Member’s Guest. December 2017. “There aren’t many places offering great food, great value and great service but Pollok Golf Club is one of them. We were celebrating a family birthday and ages ranged from 10 – 85. Every one of us enjoyed our meal and the staff, particularly Catriona, were terrific.”
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A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF IT!
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Ordinarily
Limited Offer Period
Entry Fee
£1425
Nil
Annual Subscription
Individual Member
Discounted Additional Family Members
Ordinary
£1425.00
£712.50
Ordinary under 35
£1068.75
Not Applicable
Ordinary under 30
£712.50
Not Applicable
Ordinary under 25
£427.50
Not Applicable
Junior 16 - 18
£250.00
£125.00
Junior 12 - 15
£150.00
£75.00
Junior 10 - 12
Nil
Not Applicable
Non Playing Social
£80.00
£40.00
POLLOK GOLF CLUB • BECOME PART OF IT
BECOMING PART OF IT Pollok’s financial position is strong, and has capacity for more members, so an attractive membership offer is available to encourage new applicants.
FAMILY DISCOUNT
LIMITED PERIOD • ENTRY FEE WAIVER
PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS CAN
SAVE £1425 LIMITED TIME OFFER, SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS, TERMS APPLY.
As shown opposite, a Family Discount of 50% exists for the spouses/partners and/or the under-18 children or grandchildren of members.
NIL ENTRY FEE
APPLICATION New members are regularly introduced by existing members, but applications are welcome directly from golfers sharing
Previously £1425, our entry fee for new members has been
our social, sporting & golfing values and demonstrating a
reduced to £nil. This reduction has been immediately popular
commitment to active participation in the club.
and will only be available for a strictly limited time, subject to
Apply online at www.pollokgolf.com/pgc_membership.php
further notice.
or contact us using the details shown on the back page
VALUE OVER COST Subscriptions may be higher than at local courses but we
of this guide.
FURTHER INFORMATION
believe Pollok’s all-round qualities set it apart from elsewhere
If you are interested in joining or would like to know more, we
and membership here offers genuine value to golfers looking for
would be delighted to hear from you. All contact details are
the best club experience in Glasgow.
found on the back page of this guide.
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