Guildford Golf Club OFFICIAL BROCHURE 2013 - 2014
CONTENTS
Photography by: Simon Slater Photography & Tom Gidden Photography
05.............................................................................Welcome
25..............................................................................Pro Shop
41...............................................................................Societies
07............................................................... About the Course
29................................................................................. Tuition
43............................................................. Open Competitons
08.................................................................................History
31...................................................................... The Academy
45...................................................................... Conservation
11.........................................................................Course Tour
33................................................................ Practice Facilities
47.............................................................................. Affiliates
16....................................................................... Membership
35....................................................................The Clubhouse
49.....................................................................How to find us
19....................................................Corporate Opportunities
36....................................................... Functions & Weddings
50.......................................................................... Contact Us
23....................................................... The Professional Team
39................................................................................ Visitors
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WELCOME Founded in 1886 by Colonel W Bannatyne, Major W Pontifex
Our comfortable and spacious Clubhouse is the perfect place
Come and see what makes us special. You are guaranteed a
and Mr E L Hooper, Guildford Golf Club is the oldest Club
to relax with partners, friends and family before or after your
warm welcome and our friendly staff will ensure your visit is a
in Surrey. Originally six holes, the course was extended to
round. It has a lovely Gallery Bar with balcony overlooking the
memorable one.
eighteen holes and significantly enhanced in 1901 with the
18th hole, a cosy spikes bar and a spacious and light lounge
building of a new Clubhouse on the present site.
and dining area where you can enjoy a full bar service, snacks or a tasty main meal.
Situated on Merrow Downs, Guildford Golf Club is a traditional downland course that offers a challenging round playing
Our in-house catering team are happy to provide fixed or
longer than its yardage suggests. Guildford Golf Club also has
bespoke packages to suit your requirements and help make
a long history of hosting Golf Societies, Private Functions,
your day a success.
Lunches, Weddings, Golf Days, Conferences and Events.
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About the Course The downland course offers exceptional views including
Guildford does not and we seldom have to use temporary
Two special holes are the 8th and 15th. The 8th appears to be
Guildford Cathedral (from the 18th), the Wembley Arch and
greens.
a monster at 579 yards, but thankfully it is downhill so plays
the landmarks of the City of London (from the 3rd, 4th and
shorter and provides the added bonus of some marvellous
5th holes), and Panoramic views of the Surrey countryside,
The par-69 course itself is a gem, but don’t let the yardage
views as you reach the dog-leg. The 15th or “pit hole� presents
the Chilterns to the north, and Hampshire and Berkshire to
fool you. A number of our challenging par 4s play much longer
a daunting tee shot before golfers encounter a lovely view
the west and northwest.
than they appear on the score card (the 1st, 6th, 10th, 14th
from the fairway.
and 17th for example), with uphill approaches to greens, Based on chalk, the North Downs course is the best draining
sloping fairways and wind adding difficulty and significant
golf course in the area making winter golf as enjoyable as it
distance to the holes.
is in the summer. Whilst other courses may become boggy,
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HISTORY Founded on Merrow Downs in 1886, Guildford Golf Club
the Pyrenees in France, as he and two other members of
was formed to meet the golfing aspirations of local residents
enjoys a wealth of history and tradition, as well as being an
Guildford Golf Club, Colonel Hutchinson and Archdeacon
and tradespeople.
excellent golf course. The course occupies land that was once
Spate, were founder members of the Pau Golf Club in 1856.
part of the Onslow Estate, so vividly described by Rudyard
Up until both Men’s Clubs amalgamated in 1974 there existed
Kipling in his “Just So” stories, and until 1870 was the site of a
The original six holes quickly expanded to eighteen and by
two Clubhouses, with the use of the Course and maintenance
well-known race course.
1901 a new Clubhouse had been built on the present site.
costs being shared. Guildford Ladies Golf Club remained
During this period the course was gradually moved eastwards
independent until its amalgamation with the Men’s Club in
to occupy its present location.
January 2005. They retain their identity as the Ladies Section
The Club was founded by Colonel W. Bannatyne, Major W. Pontifex and Mr E.L. Hooper, all of whom were resident in the
of the Club, to be known as Guildford Ladies Golf Club.
neighbourhood, and the Lord of the Manor, the 4th Earl of
There was also a ladies course until about 1900 when the
Onslow, gave his support to the project. Major Pontifex also
men relented and allowed the Ladies Club to share their
provides a unique link with the Pau Golf Club, at the foot of
course. In 1919 a second men’s club, Guildford Town Club
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The Golf Course remained largely unchanged until 1925
inland courses were laid out when golf first became popular
The Clubhouse has been enlarged and modernised to provide
when the committee invited Mr J.H. Taylor and his partner
in England. Situated as it is on chalk, it is acknowledged to be
up to date facilities. These improvements have been a great
Mr Hawtree to recommend improvements. By 1927 they had
one of the best all-weather courses in Surrey. Although not
success and the Clubhouse has now been widely acclaimed as
introduced a number of new short holes, eliminated several
a long course, the prevailing winds across the open downs
one of the best in the South East.
blind shots and created some additional bunkers. Seventy
provide a measure of protection from modern equipment and
years later the Course was again updated, this time under the
low scoring is rare.
guidance of Golf Course Designer, Mr Howard Swan. There are many memorable golf holes to be negotiated that The Course is situated on typical Surrey downland bordered by
will challenge each player to master a vast array of shots
attractive woodlands. The rolling slopes provide an excellent
before returning to enjoy the comforts of the Clubhouse.
example of the open commons on which the majority of
Finish your visit by relaxing in the 19th, Lounge or Gallery Bar.
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Course Tour If you have never played at Guildford Golf Club before you are
Hole 2, 126 yards, par 3
Much used bunkers left and right of the fairway and at the
in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by learning about
Club selection is very important with fickle downland winds
entrance to a long two-tier green.
some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as
and sadistic pin positions. On the green via the left bank is
you follow our hole-by-hole tour.
claimed to be ‘local knowledge’. Bunkered front and left,
Hole 4, 310 yards, par 4
drifting your tee shot right will ensure that you go down to
Views of four counties and Canary Wharf. A tempting shoulder
the woods today.
opener where a good contact to left of centre can set up for a
Hole 1, 357 yards, par 4 Good opening hole with a drive into the valley. Up over ‘the
par, birdie or better.
Ridge’ with a climb up to the two-tier green that can sort out
Hole 3, 519 yards, par 5
the previous night’s reveller. Hungry bunkers left and right, the
Good golf hole slightly uphill with 519 yards of wood, bush
approach shot can be helped by the flattering rear banking.
and shrub for the slicer to negotiate. Once right, always right.
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Hole 5, 407 yards, par 4
Hole 7, 215 yards, par 3
the right, taking special care to try and avoid the tree lined
The good drive must be to the right to run down the sloping
A well-struck ball on the line of the Ordnance Survey
fairway on the right hand side and the compromising bunker
fairway into a good position for the second to a basin green.
monument will move left on to an unbunkered green at the
to the left of the green.
Leave that short left or right and one can find sand – too much
highest point of the course. The depression to the left of the
and one can find the old A25 Dorking road.
green has been the tearful graveyard of many a par.
Hole 9, 351 yards, par 4 The out of bounds on the right makes for an intimidating tee
Hole 6, 438 yards, par 4
Hole 8, 579 yards, par 5
shot and the approach shot needs height over or direction in-
Cross the road on to what is known as the ‘shot-dropper’; long,
Turn for home and the bar by driving off on what a visiting
between the bunkers guarding another two-tier green which
uphill and dog-leg right. On for two is always worth a mention
golfing correspondent has described as one of the most
has upset many a good score on the front nine.
in the bar. The steep banking on the two tiered green has
attractive holes in Surrey. Merrow village in autumn is a true
frustrated every member, irrespective of the pin placement.
delight as the golfer makes the gentle downhill dogleg to
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Hole 10, 388 yards, par 4
Hole 12, 399 yards, par 4
Hole 14, 374 yards, par 4
Back across the road and through the trees. A drive avoiding
The good tee shot is up towards the path and right of centre
An uphill drive to the dog-leg left. The second shot to the
the right-hand bunker must be followed by a long second to
to avoid the shallow left-hand bunker at driving length. In all,
green at the top of the rise requires careful club selection
an elevated green, prefaced by a slope to the right frequently
six bunkers to avoid before reaching the attractive green with
particularly during the summer when the ball runs.
described as unfair, where a deep bunker collects the shot
its tantalising slope. Hole 15, 416 yards, par 4
that seemed perfect off the club face. Hole 13, 200 yards, par 3
Every golfer who has played this course knows the pit and
Hole 11, 165 yards, par 3
The accurate tee shot falls on to a well-guarded green,
has enjoyed the “blind� drive-flattering run downhill having
Wind direction and strength need to be gauged carefully, and
reckoned to be the trickiest on the course. History might
avoided the line of bushes and trees on the right and the
the tee shot must have the length to fly a short sand trap and
recall that few putts are given on this green.
bunkers on the left. A true high pitch is then required to
climb up on to a contoured green between two well-used
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Hole 16, 177 yards, par 3
Hole 17, 398 yards, par 4
Hole 18, 341 yards, par 4
Uphill short hole with bunkers front and right. Better line is to
Very attractive signature hole driving from the elevated tee
Another elevated tee shot the ideal line for which is straight
the left to take advantage of the banking that persuades the
down into the valley. A formidable shot follows to climb up
at the Clubhouse to avoid woods on the right and ‘out of
ball down on to the green. A tee-shot right can find one of two
to the small elevated two-tier green over the centre fairway
bounds’ on the left. The approach shot is to the heart of the
small copses.
bunker. The green has a useful protective bank at the rear for
undulating green rather than the flag – the traditional location
the second, third, fourth or fifth shot.
for handshakes and wager confirmation.
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Membership Guildford Golf Club has a very active membership and a full
The process of joining is simple and you can choose from a
Our seven-day memberships allows unlimited use of the
fixture list that offers something for everyone, from a range
range of membership packages to suit your lifestyle and
course and our Clubhouse, the opportunity to enter Club
of knockout competitions and mixed events to monthly
budget, with membership fees able to be paid by instalments
competitions and the chance to maintain an official handicap,
competitions and Open/Invitation events. There is also an
after your first year.
while similar five-day membership opportunities exist for
extensive and well-supported programme of social events throughout the year.
those not wishing to play at weekends. Our membership is incredibly broad in terms of age, golfing experience, cultural background and occupation. Whether
We recognise that the future of our great game is in the hands
Membership includes the use of the golf course, Clubhouse,
you are male, female, young or old, new to golf, or a scratch
of our junior golfers and we therefore offer greatly discounted
our extensive practice facilities and the ability to book the
player, everyone is welcome as a member.
membership rates to younger players and full-time students,
Clubhouse facilities to entertain family and friends at private
with attractive rates also on offer for those aged 35 or under
functions.
and those living abroad (Overseas).
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Beginners will also find Guildford Golf Club to be the ideal
• One of the best draining golf courses in Surrey meaning
• Use of all the Clubhouse facilities with a 15% discount on
choice, with excellent facilities and our talented PGA-qualified
teaching team always on hand to offer instruction and support.
• Reciprocal arrangements with West Hove Golf Club and
• A thriving bridge section
• Access to the EGU County Card Scheme
great golf year-round Ogbourne Downs Golf Club
food and drink purchases
If the delights of golf have not hooked you then social
• A CONGU recognised handicap
membership is available for those non-golfers wishing to
• Busy and welcoming competitive golf
The current annual fees can be viewed on our website,
make use of our excellent Clubhouse facilities.
• Excellent practice facilities
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• Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs
obtained by contacting us by telephone on 01483 563941 or
Benefits of membership are extensive and include:
• PGA Professional offering expert tuition
emailing secretary@guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
• Become a member of the oldest golf club in Surrey
• Social events throughout the year
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Corporate Opportunities Guildford Golf Club is delighted to offer businesses the
perfect environment away from the hustle and bustle of daily
opportunity to make use of our Club for corporate golf days or
office life in which to conduct your business.
as the memorable setting for a meeting, conference or launch
seat up to 120 people with a theatre-style seating plan. Food and drink are available throughout the day and, by
events. You will find us willing, welcoming and accommodating
Packages can be tailored to meet your individual needs, while
discussing your catering requirements with our events
hosts.
our events manager is happy to take care of the organisation
manager, we can tailor the day to your budget. Packages can
so that you can concentrate on your guests.
offer anything from tea/coffee and biscuits right through to a full three-course meal.
If you are looking for a change of pace for your staff and a different location for your meetings, there is no better venue
The Gallery Bar above our restaurant is an ideal facility for
than Guildford Golf Club. The course and the Clubhouse are
corporate events, business meetings or private parties, while
in a delightful locale, offer invigorating views and create the
for those wishing to hold a presentation, our Dining Room can
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Clients can make use of our free Clubhouse facilities, with
One of our professional team would be delighted to put on a
Guildford Golf Club is an ideal venue, located within easy
Wi-Fi and flipcharts readily available for use. We can also
group golfing clinic and if you invest in a few prizes from the
reach of central London, Woking, Farnham and Horsham and
supply you with audio-visual facilities for those important
well-stocked Pro Shop for a few fun competitions, you can be
has excellent road links from the A3 and M3.
presentations, or you are welcome to bring your own.
guaranteed a day that remains long in your delegates’ minds. For more details or to book a corporate day for your
If you really want to make the most of your time with us,
Corporate golf is a great way of rewarding your employees
why not get the day’s business taken care of in the morning
and clients, a way of saying thank you and an opportunity to
and consider rewarding your staff with a round of golf in the
spend productive time with them in a friendly and challenging
afternoon?
environment.
employees, please contact secretary@guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
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The Professional Team The Head Professional at Guildford Golf Club is Andy Kirk, who
at Worplesdon Golf Club before becoming Head of the South-
enjoy their golf. He helps all standards of players to enhance
joined the Club in 2008.
East Golf Academy working alongside Doug McClelland.
their knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of their golf swing. Working alongside Andy in the Pro Shop are PGA
Andy has been a PGA Professional for over 30 years, during
Andy takes an active role in the running of the golf club and he
which time he has given over 30,000 golf lessons. He has a HND
and his Pro Shop team are dedicated to providing a first class
in Golf Psychology and has coached HND Golf Studies pupils,
service to members and guests. Andy’s aim is to give honest
as well as being a county coach. Andy started his profession
and unbiased advice to encourage all members and visitors to
Professionals Mark Hembery and Matthew McIsaac.
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Pro Shop Guildford Golf Club’s Pro Shop supplies equipment, clothing
The Pro Shop is also the place to go to hire an electric trolley
do their best to meet your needs whatever your budget or
and giftware from leading brands at competitive prices,
or a pull trolley, as well as all your everyday golfing needs such
handicap.
coupled with expert advice to help you make sound buying
as balls, tees and refreshments.
decisions. We also offer an excellent custom-fitting service to perfectly match your individual swing characteristics.
To contact Head Professional Andrew Kirk with your equipment With competitive, price-match promises and a wide range of
queries or for general advice, call 01483 566765 or pop in and
readily available hardware and apparel, the Shop team will
see him in the Pro Shop.
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Tuition Our professional’s holistic approach to golf coaching sets him
Our professional staff are available seven days a week for
To book a lesson, contact Andrew Kirk and his team in the Pro
apart from many other instructors. He dedicates much of
individual or group lessons for all ages and abilities, with half-
Shop by calling 01483 566765.
his time to player development and treats each facet of the
hour and hour-long lessons available as well as video analysis
game as a separate entity, covering the full swing, pitching,
if required.
chipping, putting, course management and the psychological side of golf. This enables him to formulate a plan, tailored to the individual, to maximise that person’s potential in the least amount of time possible.
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The Academy Guildford Golf Club is proud to introduce the Andrew Kirk
Andy and his staff have a wealth of experience in coaching
the two most frequent headaches for the casual golfer, driving
Golf Academy. The Academy offers beginners, club golfers,
players of all standards, as well as providing a friendly learning
with accuracy from the tee and how to escape consistently
low handicap players and professional golfers the chance to
environment at the Club. Tuition is available at competitive
from bunkers.
improve their strokes and cut their round scores through the
prices and lessons can be held for both individuals and groups.
help of our qualified team.
The Academy has provided many new golfers with the Andrew will structure his lessons to your individual
opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment and make many
This is an ideal way for adults to sample the game before
requirements and give you precise tips to improve your
new friends along the way.
taking the step to full membership and will be particularly
stance, swing and style of play.
attractive to both beginners and those returning to golf after an absence.
If you would like any further information or an application Whichever area of your game is proving problematic; Andy will
form to join the Academy, please contact Andrew Kirk on
be able to help, whether it is iron play, chipping, putting, or
01483 566765.
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Practice Facilities Everyone can get better with a little time, application and the
inviting is it, that after completing a round on a sunny day you
The long game is not overlooked either, with a driving range
right practice facilities, and here at Guildford we are able to
might find it a tough choice between sitting outside with a
where members can refine and adjust their swing.
offer a range of facilities where you can work to improve your
refreshing drink or opting for some worthwhile practice!
game. A chipping area provides further opportunities for tightening The most noticeable is the magnificent practice putting green
up the short game, the fastest way for high-handicap golfers
next to the Clubhouse and alongside the 18th green. So
to lower their scores.
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The Clubhouse Guildford’s Clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere
successfully catered for a variety of occasions, with all visitors
Whether it’s a quick coffee before a round, a refreshing drink
for all visitors, whether you are playing golf or just visiting
instantly made to feel at home.
at the bar, or a more substantial meal in the restaurant, our
the Club for the first time. With panoramic views from our
accommodating staff will provide first class customer service
balcony and patio, it offers the ideal surroundings in which to
Our Clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it
that will make your visit to Guildford Golf Club a memorable
relax and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.
a wedding, birthday party, christening or wake. Our restaurant
one.
can seat up to 100 people and still leave room for a good-sized Enjoy a relaxing drink in our bar or on the sun terrace looking
dance floor, while our Lounge Bar, adjoining the restaurant,
If you wish to book our facilities then please contact our
across the 18th hole and offering a wonderful vista over
offers full bar facilities leading out onto the south facing patio.
Events Co-ordinator, Lindsey Clear, on 01483 563941 or email,
the Downs. A wide selection of bar snacks and delicious
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daily specials are available throughout the week including a
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Functions & Weddings Situated within easy reach of Guildford town centre but
Our Restaurant can accommodate up to 100-seated guests
suit all palates and we are happy to discuss any bespoke
offering a beautiful parkland setting with outstanding views
or up to 150 for a buffet-style meal, offering high levels of
requirements you may have. All our dishes are prepared
over the North Downs, Guildford Golf Club is the ideal venue
comfort in a relaxing setting.
fresh on site from the finest local produce and served by
for your wedding, party or special function.
experienced and friendly staff. Our Lounge Bar adjoins the Restaurant and offers full bar
The newly-refurbished Gallery Bar offers dining facilities for
facilities in comfortable surroundings, leading to the south-
We have a varied and interesting wine list and are happy
up to 40 people for a full sit-down meal or up to 100 for a
facing patio which is a sun trap on summer afternoons.
to make recommendations to complement the food and to
buffet-style meal or evening reception, with a balcony area for you to enjoy the views.
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meet your budget. Our room hire and menu costs are very Whatever your event, our catering team, led by our popular
competitive and we take great pride and pleasure in hosting
Head Chef Len Shanks, can create imaginative menus to
your wedding breakfast and evening reception.
You will have one point of contact from your first enquiry right
Bring your own entertainment or let us make recommendations
very flexible; simply come to us with your requirements and
through to your wedding day itself, guiding and supporting
for you. With private parking and a genuinely child friendly
we will do our very best to accommodate them.
you every step of the way, ensuring that on your big day you
environment, you really cannot go wrong.
can sit back and relax with your guests.
For further information on function hire or to arrange a tour Guildford Golf Club is a sympathetic, caring and yet
The golf course makes a beautiful backdrop for wedding
unobtrusive host for funeral receptions and we can take care
photographs that you and your family will treasure forever.
of all the organisation at what is a difficult time for loved ones.
of our superb facilities, call 01483 563941.
Whatever the celebration, whether it be a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday or a retirement party, our aim is your
The Club is very experienced in hosting such events and
total satisfaction and to meet and hopefully exceed your
knowing you are in good hands can hopefully ease some of
expectations.
the burden. As with all our function planning, our attitude is
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Visitors At Guildford Golf Club we extend a warm welcome to visitors,
Visitors are welcome to play the course at any time throughout
Please take a moment to visit our website and read our rules
with both our green fees and society packages representing
the week and at certain times during weekends, while
on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly
fantastic value for money.
everyone is invited to use the Club’s outstanding facilities. You
as possible. A minimum standard of smart casual dress is
do not have to be a golfer to be able to spend an enjoyable
required in all areas of the Clubhouse and appropriate dress
time at Guildford Golf Club.
required on the course at all times.
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Societies Societies can expect an enjoyable day out at Guildford Golf
We would recommend, however, that you choose the
We take care over every detail and deliver the complete
Club. We are a popular venue all year round and see groups
Eagle package to see why our kitchen has such an enviable
package that consistently exceeds the expectations of
returning year after year.
reputation with coffee and a bacon roll on arrival, followed
visitors or guests. For more information on booking a society
by 18 holes of golf and a light lunch. After lunch another 18
day please contact us on 01483 563941 or email events@
We can cater for small or large groups and offer a wide range
holes of golf is enjoyed before the day is finished off with a
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of golf packages from 18, 27 or 36 holes of golf.
two-course carvery.
If you choose the Par package, you can have coffee on arrival,
Prices are highly competitive and we guarantee you and your
18 holes of golf and a one-course lunch, while the Birdie
group a day to remember. Bespoke society packages can also
package offers coffee and a bacon roll on arrival before 18
be discussed if you have specific requirements.
holes of golf and a two-course carvery to finish.
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Open Competitions Guildford Golf Club is an historic golf club with a rich heritage
Our seasons kicks off in May with the Junior Open, an 18-
The Guildford Open is the highlight of our Open calendar,
dating back to the founding of our Club in 1886. We know
hole handicap medal competition, before June sees our Pro-
a 36-hole scratch competition, before the Mixed Open
we have something special here and nothing gives us greater
Am, Seniors Open and the Golf & Bridge Open, which sees
Greensomes and the Seniors 4BBB Open closes out the
pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent
members play 18 holes of golf before sitting down to enjoy
season in September.
course with people who may not have experienced it before.
lunch, a game or two of bridge and afternoon tea. You will find details of our upcoming events and Club conditions
One of the ways in which we can do this is by staging a number
The month of July sees our Ladies Open, a four ball better
on our website, www.guildfordgolfclub.co.uk, together with
of open competitions throughout the year aimed at golfers
ball Stableford restricted to those with a handicap below 30,
information about how you can reserve your place.
from all walks of life and abilities.
followed by the Golfest Week that includes a Ladies Day, Texas Scramble and a Team Day.
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Conservation Guildford Golf Club not only provides an attractive and
Some impressive scrub clearance work has been undertaken
ecological project, which will attract the attention of Members
varied setting for golf but equally supports considerable
in order to expose the low lying Ling (Calluna vulgaris), bell
as well as the targeted beetles.
ecological and landscape interests. We now have in place a
heather (Erica cinerea) and western gorse (Ulex gallii) followed
woodland management programme that will give focus to the
by localised scarification, while the Club also has a policy of
The work we are doing demonstrates our commitment to
management of woodlands around the golf course.
cutting and collecting all areas of rough grassland on a cyclical
the conservation and further development of this unique
basis.
landscape and its flora and fauna.
Following liaison with numerous sources including, the Heathland Restoration Project, Surrey Wildlife Trust and
The introduction of dormouse nesting boxes in conjunction
Sports Turf Research Institute, rare habitats have been
with the Surrey Wildlife Trust is an excellent initiative that
identified whose preservation will prove to be a benefit to
should provide ecological benefits over time. The stag
all. These sites are rich in plant, insect and animal life that, if
beetle piles dotted around the course are also an impressive
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Affiliates Guildford Golf Club is pleased to offer a limited number of
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Guildford Saints Football Club
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Guildford Mavericks Baseball Club
Affiliate Relationships with selected local sports clubs and
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Surrey Old Boys Hockey Club
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Papercourt Sailing Club
associations. There is no cost to the organisation to become
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Guildford Rowing Club
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Burpham Tennis Club
affiliated with Guildford Golf Club, and this relationship offers,
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Shalford Football Club
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St Peter’s Catholic School
amongst other things, use of the bar and restaurant at all
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Merrow Tennis Club
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East Guildford Confederation
times as well as discounted room hire and society package
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Burpham Football Club
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Merrow Cricket Club
pricing.
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Pit Farm Tennis Club
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Guildford International Volleyball Club
If you would like to talk to a member of staff about the options
We are proud to enjoy relationships with the following
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Aldwych Speed Club
available to you, then please do not hesitate to contact the
organisations.
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Guildford City Football Club
Club Secretary on 01483 563941.
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Burpham Bowls Club
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WE ARE HERE
How to Find Us Guildford Golf Club is situated on High Path Road, just under
making a left turn on to High Path Road where you will find our
Public Transport
two miles northeast of the city centre.
Clubhouse on the left.
The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford), which is just over a mile away. Eight trains an hour depart from
For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is GU1 2HL.
From A3 Northbound – Continue along the A3 through
central London with an estimated journey time of 50 minutes.
Guildford city centre before turning off on to the A25 Midleton
Alternatively, the Guildford main train station is situated just
Directions
Road. Follow along the A25 before making a right turn off on
over two miles away. Seven trains an hour depart from central
From A3 Southbound – Follow the A3 until making a left
to Boxgrove Road. Head straight along to the end of the road
London with an estimated journey time of between 35-60
turn on to the A247. Continue straight along the A247 before
and make a left turn on to Epsom Road. Make a right turn off
minutes.
making a right turn on to Epsom Road. Head straight along
on to High Path Road where you will find our Clubhouse on
this road, continue past Merrow Cricket Club Ground before
the left.
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Contact Us Here at Guildford it is always a pleasure to meet new members,
Pro Shop
Functions and Events
visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any queries or
Professional – Andrew Kirk
Societies & Events Co-ordinator – Lindsey Clear
questions that you may have then please do not hesitate to
E-mail: kirky.ggc@btconnect.com
E-mail: events@guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
get in touch.
Tel: 01483 566765
Tel: 01483 563941
Guildford Golf Club, High Path Road,
Bar & Restaurant
Bridge Secretary – Graham Finney
Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2HL
House Manager – Chris Charge
E-mail: grahamfinney@btinternet.com
E-mail: bar@guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
Tel: 01483 233178
Office
Tel: 01483 531842
General Manager / Secretary – Adam Bodimeade
Club Website
E-mail: secretary@guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
www.guildfordgolfclub.co.uk
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