BASINGSTOKE GOLF CLUB
Official Brochure 2014-2015
CONTENTS Welcome 5 History 7 About the course 9 Course tour 11 Membership 15 Members’ Golf 17 Pro Shop 21 Tuition 23 Custom fitting 25 Practice facilities 29 Societies 31 Visitors 33 Clubhouse and restaurant 35 Parties and functions 37 Weddings 39 Meetings and conferences 43 Open competitions 45 Social activities 47 How To Find Us 49 Contact Us 50
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Premier Grounds & Garden Maintenance (2013) Premier Grounds and Garden Maintenance (2013) is one of the premier full service landscaping and maintenance companies in Hampshire. Our services include landscape design and build and maintenance. Our experienced staff guarantee clean, prompt service. We specialize in creating outdoor spaces that are beautiful yet functional. Our designer will bring passion and enthusiasm to every project. From original designs to complete renovations. We also offer full maintenance of your current garden.
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WELCOME Basingstoke Golf Club is a private members’ club with more than 700 members. Originally a ninehole course, the current layout was designed and built by James Braid in 1928. With beautiful views over the countryside, the course provides an invigorating and challenging examination of your golf skills, yet is fair and playable for golfers of all abilities. The course is kept in outstanding condition all year round by the dedicated greenkeeping staff for both members and visitors to enjoy. As well as offering a demanding but enjoyable course, Basingstoke Golf Club also has a long history of successfully hosting golf societies, private functions, lunches, weddings, golf days, conferences and events. The present clubhouse was opened in 1998 and offers a relaxed, modern atmosphere in tune with the needs of all visitors to the club. The staff offer a warm welcome and our catering is regarded as amongst the best in the region. We provide everything that a golfer would expect at a well-established club. The Pro Shop stocks a full range of equipment and clothing while expert tuition and extensive practice areas offer the opportunity to work on your game and lower your handicap. Come and see what makes us special. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and our friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable one.
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• We have disability access. • We offer Whitening, Cosmetic work, Beauty treatments and Braces
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HISTORY Founded in 1907, Basingstoke Golf Club was set up by Charles Lloyd, the club’s first professional, originally as a nine-hole course. From these humble beginnings the club thrived until the Great War when it was taken over and used as a training airfield. Whilst this land was never used again as a playable golf course, the club members continued to meet and play other clubs under the name of Basingstoke Golf Club until finally, in 1926, they started to look for a new site to build a course. Kempshott Park was the chosen land and James Braid, a member of the world-renowned trio of golfers known as the Great Triumvirate, was commissioned to design and construct the course. After receiving favourable reports from Mr Braid, the 106 acres of land was purchased and worked commenced. A renowned golf course architect, Braid applied his design skills to provide an interesting and challenging golf course, which is formed on soil ranging from gravel to clay over chalk. Over the years the course has been modernised in keeping with modern practices and remains excellently maintained by our thorough green keepers. Opened in 1998 by former Ryder Cup Captain, John Jacobs, our beautiful and modern clubhouse features innovative wall technology that allows us to change the size of the rooms so they complement each function perfectly. For many years, the club has had a well-deserved reputation for the friendliness of its members and that tradition is as strong today as it ever was.
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The Courtyard is an exclusive health, beauty and wellbeing practice situated in Hatch Warren, Basingstoke. It offers a relaxing out-of-town experience using the top brands in the beauty industry such as Clarins, Jessica, St. Tropez, Lycon and Xtreme Lashes. It is much more than a beauty salon and offers a wide range of therapies such as Osteopathy, Reflexology, Chinese Massage, Chiropody and Sports Therapy. We aim to offer a superior service for our range of treatments and build a reputation for friendliness, professionalism and quality. The building is substantial, with a large comfortable reception area, four beauty treatment rooms, a holistic room, a clinic, a tanning room and two nail bars. It also has a central courtyard, from which the name was chosen, and which is ideal for clients to sit and unwind before or after their treatments in the warmer months. The building has been totally refurbished to a very high standard and offers an elegant yet comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. We have a team of professional and welcoming staff who will look after you with the highest standard of care. There is a receptionist on duty throughout the opening hours so there will always be someone on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Osteopath Mark Stockwell Bsc(Hons) Ost., registered Osteopath
Chiropodist Shirley Brittain MSSCh, MBChA, HCPC registered
Sports Therapist Lindsay Dobroske
A patient-centred approach to the treatment and management of musculoskeletal and other related disorders. Osteopathy can help you with your back and neck pain, joint pain as well as sports injuries, repetitive strain and poor posture.
Shirley has been working around Basingstoke for the last 18 years and has an interest in all things foot related. She can advise on anything from bunions to corns and ingrowing nails. Her approach is always to work together with the patient for the best results. No referral is needed, everyone is welcome.
Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.
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ABOUT THE COURSE Basingstoke Golf Club is a mature tree-lined parkland course in rolling countryside that has matured well over the years into one of the finest courses in the region. The course measures 6,307 yards, with a par of 70, and is typical of a James Braid design with undulating fairways, subtle contoured greens and strategic bunkering. Playing host to many county amateur and professional events, the course and greens in particular are regarded as some of the finest in the south. The signature hole is the par four 14th, which calls for two accurate shots to reach the green in regulation and marks the end of a five-hole stretch which we call our own “Amen Corner”! It has a reputation for being a fun course to play for all standards of golfers off the forward tees and so lends itself well as a golf day venue, while it can also be stretched out to a tougher test off the back tees. But don’t just take our word for it. Search the internet for reviews of our course from unbiased yet demanding golfers and you will find – consistently – that we come highly recommended from the people that matter.
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COURSE TOUR If you have never played at Basingstoke Golf Club before you are in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by learning about some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.
Hole 5, 175 yards, par 3 The second par 3, another strong hole. Playing uphill, one club more may be required. If the pin is tucked away to the left, make sure you take enough club to clear the cavernous greenside bunker.
Hole 1, 499 yards, par 5 An “easy” opening hole to break players in gently. Although downhill, the hole plays into the prevailing wind. The tee shot needs to avoid the two strategically placed bunkers on driving length; ideally it needs to be left of centre of the fairway to avoid being blocked out by a large tree on the dogleg at 150 yards. Longer hitters will be able to go for the green in two, whilst shorter hitters are advised to lay up short of the cross bunker to leave a pitch into a long green.
Hole 6, 378 yards, par 4 Another risk reward drive. The safe option is another 220-yard tee shot to a wide inviting area to leave a mid iron to the green. The brave will take a driver and thread it through a narrow landing area to leave a short pitch and a birdie opportunity.
Hole 2, 364 yards, par 4 An uphill par 4 that plays longer than the yardage, offering the opportunity for a risk reward drive. The safe play is a 220-yard tee shot to the dogleg, leaving a mid iron to the green. A brave drive into a tight landing area offers a pitch to the green and a genuine birdie opportunity. Hole 3, 160 yards, par 3 A tough short par 3 with the green protected all round by bunkers. This hole requires an accurate mid iron shot as par is always difficult if the green is missed. Hole 4, 466 yards, par 4 The first of Basingstoke’s tough, long par 4s. A drive needs to be threaded past the fairway bunker and trees. A brave tight line to the trees will reduce the length of your second to the green. A downhill approach offers the opportunity to run in your shot to the green. For shorter hitters a lay up may be required short of the big cross-bunkers at 80 yards to leave a pitch on to the green.
Hole 7, 419 yards, par 4 Another challenging long par 4 from the competition tee. A drive down the left is ideal to avoid being blocked out by trees to leave a mid to long iron shot to the green. From the yellow tees the hole is significantly shorter and offers a good birdie opportunity. Hole 8, 245 yards, par 4 A characteristic of all James Braid courses – the driveable and tempting risk and reward par 4. The ideal shot is a soft draw off the trees providing a backdrop to the green. The green is heavily protected by bunkers and errant shots will make par a difficult score. A good drive, though, sets up a definite birdie opportunity. Hole 9, 331 yards, par 4 A soft fade from the tee will leave a pitch into the green and another birdie opportunity. Longer hitters may reach a strategic bunker 60 yards short of the green and the smart play is to lay up short. The fairway cambers from right to left and this may make the stance awkward for the approach to the green.
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COURSE TOUR continued Hole 10, 414 yards, par 4 The start of Basingstoke’s “Amen Corner”, you now face five tough holes and start with a long uphill par 4, that plays all its distance. A good drive will set up a mid iron to a heavily protected green. Once again this shot plays a little longer than the yardage so take enough club.
Hole 15, 368 yards, par 4 The only blind tee shot on the course. A driver leaves a short pitch to the green, but be aware that it will be from a downhill lie. A fairway metal or long iron to the marker post will leave a flat lie but longer approach. An inviting green sits below offering a good birdie chance if in position from the tee.
Hole 11, 427 yards, par 4 Another strong par 4. Long hitters need to aim right of the fairway bunker to leave a mid iron downhill approach to the green. Shorter hitters will not reach the bunker and be left with a long approach to the green.
Hole 16, 362 yards, par 4 A sharp dogleg requires the tee shot to be both long enough and on the right half of the fairway to avoid being blocked out by trees. Long hitters will run out of fairway with a driver unless they turn the ball over considerably from right to left. A mid to short iron approach shot to a sunken green awaits the wellpositioned drive.
Hole 12, 205 yards, par 3 A great long par 3. What you see is what you get. A long iron or fairway metal will be required to reach this heavily-bunkered green. Hole 13, 411 yards, par 4 The fairway bunker is in play for longer hitters so the smart play may be a fairway metal to leave a mid to long iron shot to the green. A successful long drive offers a birdie opportunity but the landing area is very small. Once again, take enough club as the second shot plays longer than the yardage. Hole 14, 430 yards, par 4 The final hole in this tough run – and the hardest of the five. A tee shot needs to be threaded through the fairway bunkers that make the landing area very tight. Longer hitters will clear the first trap, but then the second waits. The second shot needs precision to an elevated green. Anything short will run off back down the steep slope to leave an awkward chip. An extra club is advisable to avoid this happening.
Hole 17, 162 yards, par 3 The final par 3 on the course, again a strong hole. The yardage alters dramatically according to the pin position as the green is 40 yards long. A front pin requires accuracy with a short to mid iron as two bunkers await, whilst a back pin stretches the hole to over 170 yards. Playing slightly uphill, one more club is often the best policy. Hole 18, 491 yards, par 5 The second par 5 to finish the round. Avoid all the bunkers and a birdie opportunity awaits. Longer hitters will need to feed their drive right of the bunkers, shorter will not reach. The green awaits the big hitter in two but the entranceway is very narrow. Shorter hitters will lay up by the next set of bunkers to leave a pitch into the green.
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MEMBERSHIP Basingstoke Golf Club offers a variety of membership categories that represents fantastic value for money. Our membership is incredibly broad in terms of age, golfing experience, cultural background and occupation. Whether you are male, female, young or old, new to golf, or a scratch player, everyone is welcome as a member. Our membership year commences from the 1st April annually, although members can join at any time upon paying the appropriate subscription. Our full memberships allows unlimited use of the course and our clubhouse, the opportunity to enter club competitions and the chance to maintain an official handicap. We understand that young adults do not necessarily have the financial resources to commit to the cost of a full membership and, therefore, we offer an intermediate membership option. After passing from the junior ranks through to the age of 26, the annual membership fees are increased each year by a small percentage.
Beginner players will also find we represent an ideal choice, with excellent facilities and our talented PGA-qualified teaching team always on hand to offer instruction and support. Benefits of membership are extensive and include: • Golf competitions on a picturesque and challenging course layout • Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs • PGA Professional offering expert tuition • Clubhouse facilities of the highest standard with competitively priced food and beverages • Opportunity to gain and maintain an official handicap • Opportunities to play matches at no extra charge • Social events throughout the year • A bar with a wide selection of drinks You will be assured a warm welcome so please don’t hesitate to contact us by telephoning on 01256 465990 or email office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
We recognise the future of our great game is in the hands of our junior golfers and offer vastly discounted membership rates to younger players and full-time students, with even more attractive rates on offer for those aged 18 or under.
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MEMBERS’ GOLF Members at Basingstoke enjoy a full programme of golf throughout the year. There are fixtures against other clubs, together with much competition to be enjoyed alongside fellow members, some for silverware and some of a more social nature. One of the big attractions to new and established members are the ‘Roll up’ games we host on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while our non-competition weekends are also available for members to come along and enjoy a friendly day of golf. There is always something to suit your handicap, age and golfing desire at Basingstoke and you will certainly not be short of playing opportunities. Gentlemen The men’s section at Basingstoke Golf Club is strong on competitive golf both within the club and with other golf clubs and leagues. The men compete in Group 3 of the Hampshire County 7s tournament, in which teams of seven play a number of 18-hole matches before the top clubs from each group are drawn into knockout rounds. The men also compete in a number of cup competitions throughout the year including the prestigious Brockenhurst Stag and the Kindred Cup, while some are also able to enter the Gales Hockley over 50s. The men’s section also play a number of 10-a-side home and away social matches against other clubs throughout the year that is followed by a meal where the chance to socialise and catch up with old friends is as eagerly anticipated as the opportunity to play golf itself. Success is celebrated at the annual prize-giving dinner, at which bragging rights are gained, golfing anecdotes shared, conquests relived and trophies polished. www.basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
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MEMBERS’ GOLF continued Ladies The ladies’ section at Basingstoke has a full range of playing abilities catering for all standard of golfers.
The Juniors also compete in a number of open competitions across the county as well as a number of social fixtures against local clubs.
There is a busy calendar with medals, Stablefords and trophy competitions played throughout the year, as well as ample opportunity for social golf during Ladies’ Day held every Tuesday.
In addition to junior competitions, once the boys and girls reach a certain standard they can play in all club competitions.
The county’s premier competitions are well supported, with members entering the prestigious Stoneham Cup, in which teams of seven play 18-hole matches. Group winners progress to the knockout stages, with the tournament’s winner decided at the final in September. The ladies also enter a side in Group 2 of the Hayling Trophy, where teams of five play singles matchplay with the winner of each group going through to the knockout stage. Ladies will find Basingstoke the ideal place to play and improve their golf, with a warm welcome awaiting new members. Juniors At Basingstoke Golf Club we welcome juniors of all ages and standards to come and have a fun, safe and positive experience when playing golf. We currently have a number of junior members aged under 18, with the opportunity to compete in regular weekly competitions and inter-club team matches.
Veterans The Seniors are a very strong section of the club, meeting regularly for either fun competitions or qualifying medals and Stablefords. Informal roll-ups and monthly medal competitions are among the Seniors’ favourites, while they also compete in a number of cup competitions. The most sought-after trophy is the Hampshire Seniors Championship, which is a 27-hole Stableford tournament, while a Winter League keeps interest keen throughout the season. All seniors with an active handicap are encouraged to take part in inter-club matches, with a programme of up to 60 matches home and away over the year against local clubs. Men, ladies and seniors can choose whether to be midweek or full seven-day members and have equal playing rights with no restrictions on tee times. We have vacancies for new members including complete beginners who will be able to benefit from lessons with our professional.
Basingstoke fields a side in the Hampshire Juniors County Championship as well as the Greenjackets team event, an 18-hole matchplay knockout competition.
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PRO SHOP Basingstoke Golf Club’s Pro Shop is the place to go to take care of all your golfing needs. We are stockists of the leading manufacturers of equipment, aim to offer competitive prices and, unlike the internet, an expert will always be on hand to give you the advice and information you require to make sound buying decisions. The Professional Shop stocks all the leading brands in golf equipment including Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist. Look the part on the course with a vast selection of fashionable clothing including Adidas, Lyle & Scott and Stromberg plus ranges from Hugo Boss, Armani, Galvin Green, with a wide range of accessories and giftware always available. The Pro Shop is also the place to go if you wish to hire a buggy, an electric trolley or a pull trolley and for all your everyday golfing needs such as balls, tees and refreshments. With competitive, price-match promises and a wide range of readily available hardware and apparel, the Shop team will do their best to meet your needs whatever your budget or handicap. To contact Head Professional Danny Fisher with your equipment queries or for general advice, call 01256 351332, pop in and see him in the Pro Shop or go to www.elitegolfwear.com.
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TUITION If you have the commitment and desire to lower your handicap then Head Professional Danny Fisher and Assistant Professional Carl Crown will be delighted to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. It may not be possible to break par on a regular basis but professional tuition, combined with dedication and practice, can lead to a significant improvement in performance. With a greater understanding of your strengths and weaknesses you can better understand how to reach your own potential and enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from its achievement. Goal-setting in golf, as in life, can be richly rewarding. Our professional staff are available seven days a week for individual or group lessons for all ages and abilities. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge gained over many years and have completed many training programmes in physical, mental and physiological aspects of the game. Danny Fisher offers simple, easy-to-understand instruction tailored to the individual player’s needs, delivering top advice on technique and course management to players of all standards. For more information on tuition or to speak to Danny, call the Pro Shop on 01256 351332.
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CUSTOM FITTING There has been a growing realisation in recent times that golfing tuition ought to go hand-inhand with equipment that allows each player to make the absolute utmost of whatever level of natural talent they possess. Clubs merely bought off the shelf will be of a standard specification but unfortunately golfers are not, coming in all shapes and sizes. The reality is that a golfer could have a perfectly acceptable technique but still be held back because the clubs they are using are not entirely suited to their swing. This is where custom fitting comes in, a relatively new phenomenon that allows a set of clubs to be built to complement each golfer’s individual physique and swing characteristics. We stock the Taylor Made custom fitting cart featuring 18 iron heads with 17 different shafts. Likewise it has 12 Taylor Made driver heads with 17 different driver shafts. This is state-of-the-art in golf technology and with so many different combinations we can’t fail to find one that suits your game. Customising the club to the golfer will train them to address the ball with the correct posture and swing along the ideal swing plane, which more often will lead to the correct impact position and result in better scores.
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PRACTICE FACILITIES Basingstoke is committed to offering its members all the facilities possible to enable them to become as proficient at this great game as their talent and application allows. The club’s practice facilities are open to anyone who has paid a green fee. For those wishing to work on their short game, there is a putting green that mirrors the fine surface to be found out on the course. A chipping area and practice bunker are also available for golfers looking to perfect those round-saving up-and-downs and sand saves. For those who find time is at a premium, there are two practice nets that afford the opportunity to get loose before beginning a round. The highlight of our practice facilities, though, is our covered driving range. At over 250 yards long, it gives even the longest hitters a chance to open their shoulders, from either the grass tees or from the three covered bays. Each bay has a quality artificial surface and varying tee heights which, together with quality practice balls, spacious bays, ample parking and welcoming staff make Basingstoke Driving Range the best in the area. Range balls are available to hire from the Pro Shop. If you require any other information, call our Professional Danny Fisher on 01256 351332.
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SOCIETIES Golf societies are always assured of a warm welcome at Basingstoke Golf Club. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we give to ensure your day runs smoothly. Nothing is too much trouble and we would be delighted to help you build your own itinerary to create a golf day agenda unique to your group. We can provide everything you need to make sure your day is a success, including nearest the pin, longest drive and nearest the line markers. If you are looking for some stylish prize, then look no further than our well-stocked Pro Shop. We can cater for small or large groups and offer a wide range of golf packages from 18, 27 or 36 holes with numerous catering choices and activity options that amount to a dream day out for anyone who loves the game of golf. We welcome society groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays and, in special circumstances, a Friday is sometimes available, however, you can check the latest schedule by telephoning the golf club. We take care over every detail and deliver the complete package that consistently exceeds the expectations of societies, ensuring we see groups returning year after year. For more information on booking a society day please contact us on 01256 465990 or email office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk 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.
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VISITORS Basingstoke Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors, with both our green fees and society packages representing excellent value for money. Visitors with a current handicap certificate are welcome to play the course on any weekday subject to course commitments and are invited to use the Club’s other outstanding facilities during their visit. You do not have to be a golfer to be able to spend an enjoyable time with us. You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities, with stunning views across the countryside adding to what promises to be an invigorating day out. The well-stocked Pro Shop will allow you to stock up on consumables and to browse the wide range of golf equipment, while a full range of catering facilities is also available in the clubhouse where you can relax with companions and enjoy the view overlooking the course. As there is not a tee booking reservation system here, visitors may simply arrive and start when the first tee is free, however, it is advisable to check availability on any day and this can be done by calling the Pro Shop on 01256 351332. 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.
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CLUBHOUSE AND RESTAURANT The friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the clubhouse provides a comfortable setting in which to unwind after play and to enjoy a refreshing drink and, perhaps, a bite to eat. The current clubhouse was opened in 1998 by former Ryder Cup Captain, John Jacobs. Built on one level, it allows for easy access for all and provides a wonderful vista of the course from the patio. A lovely spot to spend some time on a sunny day, it will come as no surprise to learn that outdoor activities besides golf are a popular feature in the summer months.
Our resident Head Chef, Calvin Tull, runs the kitchen, supported by his team of Neil Hyde, Deputy Head Chef, and Graham Woodward, Sous Chef, who have worked tirelessly to gain a growing and glowing reputation for the quality and range of food on the menu. We have all the traditional golfer’s favourites available from our a la carte menu, together with a selection of tempting daily offers, using local suppliers to ensure the freshness and quality of our food. Members appreciate the good food at Basingstoke as much as they do the golf, with the traditional Sunday Carvery on offer at the club proving particularly popular.
Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it a wedding, birthday party, conference, christening or wake. Innovative sliding wall technology gives flexibility, allowing us to provide up to four separate areas or the option to open up the whole clubhouse where up to 200 people can be accommodated.
Whether it’s a quick coffee before a round, a refreshing drink at the bar, or a more substantial meal in the restaurant, our accommodating staff provide first class customer service that will make your visit to Basingstoke Golf Club a memorable one.
The bar is well stocked with a wide selection of beers and lagers, wines and spirits and a choice of soft drinks.
If you wish to book our facilities or would like to talk to a member of staff about the options available to you, then please contact our Assistant Managing Secretary, Karen Tull, on 01256 465990.
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Marchant Building Services Ltd are experienced builders based in Basingstoke and are able to work in the surrounding counties. If you need professional building work at affordable prices, we provide the best services in the area. With over 20 years experience, Marchant Building Services have established a superb reputation. We have had many personal recommendations from satisfied customers. “We are City and Guilds qualified and all our work is fully guaranteed.’� Our professional building and joinery services cannot be matched. Contact us today for a first-class service with free estimates and free advice.
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PARTIES & FUNCTIONS The excellent clubhouse facilities and superb location of Basingstoke makes us the perfect choice to host your special event. The club is proud to be chosen as a venue for birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties. In fact, if you have a special occasion to celebrate why not celebrate it in style. We have hosted many successful nights and are the perfect size for functions such as parties, christenings, retirement and award ceremonies. The setting, of course, forms only part of making any occasion memorable but you will find the catering and the service equally to you liking. In short, we tick all the boxes and guarantee you will have a day or an evening to remember. The layout of our clubhouse allows us to divide it into four separate areas for more intimate events, alternatively, our innovative sliding walls means we can also open it up to allow more than 200 people to be accommodated. Our talented chef and his team can produce a buffet of any style to suit your requirements and have produced a wonderful variety in recent times including Caribbean, Italian, Seafood and Mediterranean themed menus. Whether an evening party with buffet food or a celebration with a more formal meal, Basingstoke offers first class service and a wonderful venue. For more details and to arrange a visit, please call Karen Tull on 01256 465990 or email office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
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WEDDINGS At Basingstoke Golf Club we understand that your wedding is one of the most important days in the lives of you and your partner and therefore we aim to offer a five star service at three star prices. Our experienced hospitality team has one objective when organising weddings – to make your day stress free, with superlative service, top quality catering and unsurpassed value. More than just a golf club, at Basingstoke we offer the perfect venue for your special day. Our facilities are luxurious and spacious. We can seat up to 200 guests in our open plan layout. Alternatively, for smaller services the Putters Suite can seat 32, the Driving Suite can hold over 60 and the Tournament Suite can hold more than 90 guests. In addition, the location is idyllic with beautiful views over the golf course and surrounding countryside – just perfect for wedding photography.
We are always happy to discuss any ideas and special preferences you may have, including strict dietary menu requests. Our Head Chef, Calvin Tull, and his team have carefully planned a variety of three-course Wedding Menus for all tastes and budgets, with the option of served canapés, along with a selection of welcome drinks for your guests on arrival. From our experience, no two weddings are the same and, therefore, we will always try and accommodate any personal requests. Bring your own entertainment or let us make recommendations for you. With private parking and a genuinely child friendly environment you really cannot go wrong. For more information about holding your wedding at Basingstoke, please call Karen Tull on 01256 465990 or email office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
A dedicated event organiser can help you along every step. Their aim is to give you guidance and assistance if required, allowing you to benefit from their years of experience. They can assist with menu selections and table arrangements and liaise directly with your florist, decorators and cake providers so all necessary arrangements are completed to your exact requirements on the day.
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We are a professional friendly team of Tree Surgeons, based in Reading, fully qualified and insured with public and employers liability insurance. Our services we offer to the highest standard: • Pollarding • Crown lifting • Crown reduction • Crown thinning • Dead-wood removal • Small tree pruning • Hedge maintenance • Large or small tree removal • Stump removal • Planting Bloomfield Hatch Farm Bungalow, Bloomfield Hatch, Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3AD
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MEETINGS & CONFERENCES Basingstoke’s spacious, comfortable and wellequipped clubhouse provides the perfect escape from your office for meetings and conferences. Corporate groups looking for a quiet atmosphere need look no further – our tranquil surroundings will ensure no interruptions, allowing you and your colleagues to concentrate on the business in hand. We have a wide variety of rooms available to hire, from the Putters Suite in a seating between eight and 16 theatre style to the main Tournament Suite that can accommodate between 70 and 100 people. Overhead projectors, flipcharts, sound amplification and other equipment can be provided to help get your presentation point across, with refreshments available to keep you and your team alert and on top of their game. We offer quality in-house catering and can provide snack lunches or more substantial meals, with menus available upon request. If you want to make your conference or product launch truly memorable, why not combine a productive morning using our corporate facilities with a round of competitive golf in the afternoon and then finish it off with an evening meal. Whether your group is large or small, we are very flexible and can tailor our service to meet your requirements. Phone Karen Tull on 01256 465990 or email office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
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OPEN COMPETITIONS Basingstoke is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dating back to the founding of our club in 1907. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent course with people who may not have experienced it before. One of the ways in which we do this is by staging a number of open competitions throughout the year aimed at golfers from all walks of life and abilities. Our season starts in May with our mixed Kempshott Cup, a 36-hole tournament, with the juniors getting their chance in the Baker Cup later the same month. August is a busy month with a number of Open events being hosted in the first week of this month. The Senior Men’s Open kicks off the week followed by the Mixed Pairs on Wednesday; Thursday is the Junior Open with the Men’s Pairs Invitational Open closing the week on Friday. In September we continue our Open theme by hosting our Ladies Open and the Seniors Better Ball Open. You will find details of our upcoming events and club conditions on our website, www.basingstokegolfclub. co.uk, together with information about how you can reserve your place.
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Our splendid course should be reason enough to become part of Basingstoke but there is the additional attraction of an active social scene too. The members are renowned for their friendliness and if not trying to break par, like nothing better than to spend an evening in each other’s company. 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. One of the undoubted highlights of the year is the Captain’s Dinner Dance, a black tie event where we toast the Captain in his year and welcome members and guest to this special evening. On alternate years Members celebrate Burns Night or the Chinese New Year in the surrounds of the clubhouse, while New Year’s Eve is always a very special time of year at the Club and is celebrated with a special party theme before hitting the dance floor to welcome in the new year. There are many equally enjoyable but less formal occasions, many of which feature get-togethers in the clubhouse after an enjoyable round on the course. Bridge nights are a popular way for members to wile away a long winter evening, while other events include quiz nights, casino nights and Bank Holiday competitions. Live bands and singers always prove to be very popular, as do our fireworks nights, while barbeques and themed nights are always well attended.
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HOW TO FIND US Basingstoke Golf Club is situated on Winchester Road, just over three miles west of Basingstoke’s city centre. For satellite navigation our postcode is RG23 7LL. Directions From M3 Northbound Exit the M3 at Junction 7 on to the A3 Winchester Road and follow along it until you reach Basingstoke Golf Club car park on the right-hand side of the road. From A34 Southbound Exit the A34 on to the A303 and head straight along before taking the exit on to the A30 Stockbridge Road. This road will lead you on to Winchester Road and if you follow this road you will arrive at the golf club car park. Public Transport The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, which is around four miles away from the club. Seven trains an hour depart from central London with an estimated journey time of between 45-55 minutes.
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CONTACT US Here at Basingstoke it is always a pleasure to meet 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. Basingstoke Golf Club Kempshott Park Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7LL OFFICE Managing Secretary – John Hiscock Email: secretary@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk Tel: 01256 465990 (option 2) Fax: 01256 331793 Assistant Secretary – Karen Tull Email: office@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk Tel: 01256 465990 (option 2) CLUBHOUSE House Manager – Greg Clarke Email: housemanager@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk Tel: 01256 465990 (option 3) Head Chef – Calvin Tull Email: chef@basingstokegolfclub.co.uk Tel: 01256 465990 (option 4) PRO SHOP Professional – Danny Fisher Email: thegolffish@yahoo.com Tel: 01256 351332 WEBSITE www.basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
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