Official Brochure 2012 - 2013
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Button Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Our Courses – The East Course . . . .
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Our Courses – The West Course.
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East Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide.
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West Course - Hole-by-Hole Guide.
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Professional Team and Pro Shop.
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Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Sundridge Park Golf Academy .
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Practice Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Becoming a Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Members’ Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A Day to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Golf Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Open Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Clubhouse, Catering and Functions ..
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Social Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How to Find Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contact Us. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome
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ucked away amongst quiet residential roads, Sundridge Park is a hidden jewel in the suburbs of Bromley.
Easily accessible from Central London and the M25, we are less than seven miles, as the crow flies, from the centre of London and claim to be the world’s closest 36-hole golf club to a major metropolitan centre. We extend a warm welcome to visitors and societies alike, with packages to suit all.
In our traditional clubhouse, our friendly staff serve fine wine and good ale to complement the excellent food as you relax at the end of a day to remember. Savour the experience and imagine what it would be
like repeat it on a daily basis as a member. We look forward to welcoming you to our historic and friendly Club.
We were founded in 1901 and proudly boast two magnificent championship courses, maintained in first class condition.
We were founded in 1901 and proudly boast two magnificent championship courses, maintained in first class condition. The East is an Open pre-qualifying course and is fair, but challenging. Newcomers are often inspired by the quality with its true, consistent greens, allowing first-timers the opportunity to shoot low scores. If the East inspires you, then the West will enthral you. Of equal quality, the West is truly testing and enjoys commanding, panoramic views of London’s famous landmarks, encompassing Canary Wharf to the East and the new Wembley Stadium Arch to the West.
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History
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he courses at Sundridge Park Golf Club derive from an estate which has been sought after since feudal times. They surround a Grade I Listed mansion and the landscape is included in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Specific Historical Interest in England. In 1796, Sir Claude Scott acquired the estate and as well as having a new mansion built, commissioned the first private 9-hole golf course in England. The Scotts were licensed victuallers and enjoyed immense wealth. In the summer of 1901 about a dozen far-seeing Bromley men conceived the idea of a golf club for their town. With only the offer of a lease from Sir Samuel Scott – the latest in a long line of people to have owned the estate – for approximately 125 acres of land, a Committee set about raising the money and they formed Sundridge Park Golf Club on October 12th, 1901.
The first meeting of the Club was held on December 4th, 1901 at the Bell Hotel, Bromley. Three days later Jack Randall was appointed Club Professional and Greenkeeper. Advised by Willie Park Jnr and Peter Paxton, Mr Milne planned an 18-hole course for the Gentlemen (the West) and a 9-hole course for the Ladies. A clubhouse was erected for the sum of £3,156. 6 | Sundridge Park Golf Club
Play commenced on the 18-hole course in 1902, but the official opening took place on April 25th, 1903, when a large marquee was erected and a grand banquet was attended by the first Club President, Sir Samuel Scott MP, and the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. A.J. Balfour. More than 2,000 people attended. The first match was between James Braid and Alex Herd which ended in a draw, both going round in 76. The ball used by Braid now rests in the Club trophy cabinet.
In1910 it became necessary to erect a separate clubhouse for the Ladies which in years to come was vacated when the Ladies campaigned to be housed in the main clubhouse. Many exhibition matches took place, with the involvement of many famous players including Braid, Herd, Taylor, Sherlock, Randall and Ray.
Initial proposals for a second 18-hole course did not come to fruition and the onset of the Great War dealt a severe blow to Sundridge Park as it did the whole country. The club, however, regained its feet and was thriving come the 1920s. It was to the fore in the formation of the Kent Golf Union and among its most notable players were the Beck family, with John being crowned British Amateur Champion and Mrs Beck winning the Kent County Championship four times. Sundridge Park amalgamated with Elmstead Woods Golf Course in 1928 and a new 18-hole course was designed by Campbell and Hutchinson. In the
Our courses were heavily bombed during the Second World War and a V2 German rocket caused extensive damage to the Clubhouse and surrounding properties with several fatalities. The Club was also informed of the death of Major Sir Samuel Scott, who had been Club President for more than 40 years. From 1947 forward, the resumption of major competitions brought several charity tournaments to Sundridge, with Alf Padgham, Dai Rees, Bobby Locke, Bill Shankland and Norman Von Nida participating. The Ladies’ 50th anniversary brought the famous Wanda Morgan and Bridget Jackson to the Club.
The reconstructed West Course was opened on May 20th, 1933 and the following year Padgham became the Club Professional. spring of 1931 a new lease was negotiated to cover further land and the reconstruction of the existing (West) Course. Work also started on a second (East) course which was opened on April 18th, 1931 with a match involving Abe Mitchell, Henry Cotton, Percy Alliss and Alf Padgham. The reconstructed West Course was opened on May 20th, 1933 and the following year Padgham became the Club Professional. He was to win many events, most notably the Open Championship in 1936 and was named on three successive Ryder Cup teams.
These were high times for the Club, with the News of the World, Southern Professional and Kent Amateur Championships taking place on the East Course. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister (and MP for Bromley), Harold Macmillan, visited the Club and was elected a life member. In 1972 the Club’s negotiators concluded the purchase of the land and buildings for the sum of £20,000. Sundridge Park was therefore the master of its own destiny. Work has continued to improve an
already exceptional golfing experience for members and in the 1990s a bore hole project was completed which led to full irrigation of both courses. And what does our intriguing club crest signify? The white horse in the bottom right corner represents the county of Kent and the scallop shell the diocese of Rochester. The broom in the top left stands for the borough of Bromley and the ravens following the waves through the centre signify the River Ravensbourne that cuts through the East Course. Sundridge Park Golf Club | 7
The Button Boys
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undridge Park was once home to an elite team of British pros who were brought together in the early 60s.
Ernest Button, an innovator and entrepreneur, had not taken up golf until the age of 60, but within a few years he had got his handicap down to a very respectable six. Button was frustrated by lack of British success at our own Open Championship and was determined to use some of his considerable resources in an attempt to break the American stranglehold on the event. He believed that anything was possible, if you had the right training and were given the time and facilities to improve. In 1963 he decided to create an elite squad of the four players who showed the most potential to work under the wing of 1951 Open winner Max Faulkner. And so the ‘Button Boys’ were born. Tommy Horton, Tony Martin, Ian McAllister and Sandy Wilson made up the ‘A’ team and they had an exclusive practice ground created
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for them. Progress was slow, however, and Horton was then joined by Brian Barnes, Iain Clark, Mike Ingham and Alan Ibberson. The arrangement lasted for four years, but the continued lack of success brought it to a
premature end. It was a worthy dream and the like of which we shall never see again. The overgrown remains of the practice grounds, complete with the old metal bag stands, still exist in the woods behind the 8th tee on the West Course.
Ernest Button, an innovator and entrepreneur, had not taken up golf until the age of 60, but within a few years he had got his handicap down to a very respectable six.
Tommy Horton, Tony Martin, Ian McAllister and Sandy Wilson made up the ‘A’ team and they had an exclusive practice ground created for them.
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Our Courses – The East Course
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short walk down the hill from the Clubhouse takes you to the 1st tee of our Open Championship pre-qualifying course. With a par of 71, The East was used as a venue for Open qualifying from 1992 to 1997, the course is also the stage for the first 36 holes of the Waterford Trophy, a 72-hole scratch medal open to any amateur with a handicap of 4 or better. This tournament attracts the top amateur players in the Country. The East is a testing but fair challenge, newcomers are inspired by both its quality of design and playing condition.
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EAST COURSE SCORE CARD Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN OUT TOTAL
Black Yards 397 383 519 414 190 488 411 412 176 3390 376 137 388 498 429 176 351 348 439 3142 3390 6532
White Yards 357 383 519 414 190 488 401 412 176 3340 376 137 370 498 429 176 351 348 439 3124 3340 6464
Yellow Yards 352 367 510 361 182 478 391 398 171 3210 355 127 353 460 418 149 338 340 418 2958 3210 6168
Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 3 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 4 35 36 71
S.I. 9 7 15 3 5 17 1 13 11 10 18 8 16 2 4 14 12 6 . . .
Ladies Yards 339 334 494 312 136 429 381 346 160 2931 340 119 342 420 381 142 312 329 404 2789 2931 5720
Par 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 4 3 36 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 36 36 72
S.I. 9 3 5 13 7 17 1 15 11 10 18 4 16 2 6 14 8 12
Our Courses – The West Course
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he West Course opens with a yawning par 4 of some 423 yards with a magnificent panorama leading down to the Chinbrook. The West has its own unique character, a truly testing but beautiful par 69. The contours are incorporated into the design to create many challenging approach shots. Mainly tree lined with awesome views of many of London’s famous landmarks, the West Course leaves a lasting impression and a yearning to return.
WEST COURSE SCORE CARD Hole
Black Yards 1 423 2 378 3 174 4 339 5 141 6 521 7 167 8 398 9 404 OUT 2945 10 428 11 444 12 388 13 393 14 176 15 411 16 265 17 207 18 362 IN 3074 OUT 2945 TOTAL 6019
White Yards 423 378 174 339 141 506 167 378 382 2888 428 444 388 393 176 411 265 207 362 3074 2888 5962
Yellow Yards 416 372 126 335 133 496 157 341 371 2747 419 437 381 382 167 393 257 200 353 2989 2747 5736
Par 4 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 34 4 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 35 34 69
S.I. 7 5 15 3 13 9 17 1 11 8 18 14 2 6 12 16 4 10 . . .
Ladies Yards 406 296 121 323 125 471 155 233 360 2490 413 413 367 369 160 384 254 182 327 2869 2490 5359
Par 5 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 4 35 5 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 36 35 71
S.I. 11 9 15 1 13 7 5 17 3 18 14 12 2 10 6 16 4 8
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East Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide
Hole 1, 397 yards, par 4 A tee shot struck down the right side will usually follow the contours to finish in the middle of the fairway. A water hazard crosses the fairway some 25 yards short of the green, which has a gentle left-to-right bias. Hole 2, 383 yards, par 4 An uphill tee shot should favour the right side of the fairway to provide the best line to the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the extensive putting surface, which falls from back to front. Hole 3, 519 yards, par 5 An inviting downhill tee shot should finish left of centre to provide the optimum line in. The River Quaggy crosses the fairway 130 yards short of the green; lay up for a long third shot or go for it if you dare! A green that slopes from left to right awaits your ball.
Hole 4, 414 yards, par 4 A straight tee shot is required to avoid the line of willow trees and meandering River Quaggy to the right and a substantial fairway bunker on the left. The elevated green can causes difficulties with a steep gradient at the front to halt the progress of anything short...but woe betide going long on this hole. Hole 5, 190 yards, par 3 The elevated tee gives you a clear sight of the challenge ahead. With the River Quaggy guarding the front and right side of the green, and a bunker to the left, the only way is straight! The green slopes gently towards the river. Hole 6, 488 yards, par 5 From the tee this par 5 bears left and rises to a testing green with a strong gradient from front to back. Anything left of the green or long will require a silky touch to get close to the hole.
Hole 7, 411 yards, par 4 This tough par 4 rises away from the tee to an undulating fairway where an awkward stance is a real possibility. Left side of the fairway will give you the best view of the narrow and well-guarded putting surface. The green runs away from front to back, making a well-struck approach essential if you wish to hold the green. Hole 8, 412 yards, par 4 An enticing drive but a sharp dogleg right means trouble could await a ball hit too long and straight. The green runs gently away from you, and with a subtle valley down the middle a straight putt is rare. Hole 9, 176 yards, par 3 An innocuous-looking par 3, but miss the left-to-right sloping green at your peril. The refreshment hut awaits the halfway leaders and losers!
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East Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide (continued) Hole 10, 376 yards, par 4 With trees left and bunkers right, it is a test of nerves to find the plateau lying beyond the ridge on this demanding dogleg. A further line of fairway bunkers prohibits a running approach to the subtly sloping green. Hole 11, 137 yards, par 3 The shortest hole on the course but a cluster of greenside bunkers and some demanding borrows can make this par 3 far from simple. Middle of the green is the safest option here. Hole 12, 388 yards, par 4 A tee shot landing on the right side of the fairway will usually follow the contours to finish in the middle. A large fairway bunker is a potential danger for the longer hitters. The extensive green is well protected by bunkers and has a general slope from right to left.
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Hole 13, 498 yards, par 5 From a tight teeing ground an inviting fairway leads downhill towards the River Quaggy. Tee shots finishing on the right side will provide the best angle to attack the elevated green, which slopes appreciably from left to right. Hole 14, 429 yards, par 4 Aim down the right side of this tough par 4 to allow for a falling fairway; be warned: anything heading too far left will be hindered by the willows or may find the river. A view of the Sundridge Park Mansion will hopefully inspire the long approach to a right-to-left sloping green. Hole 15, 176 yards, par 3 A demanding par 3 played to an elevated green. Be sure to take enough club to reach the plateau as anything catching the front of the slope will come back towards you. Once on the green the hard work begins, with a challenging two-putt from anywhere.
Hole 16, 351 yards, par 4 A sharp dogleg left where only the brave attempt to cut the corner. Beware the hidden bunker at the crook of the dogleg. The narrow green is well guarded by bunkers on both sides; a general right-to-left fall can make putting difficult. Hole 17, 348 yards, par 4 A trio of fairway bunkers await an over-hit ball on the left side of this dogleg and only the longest hitters will attempt to shave the corner above the right-hand tree line. Centre of the fairway should leave you with a straightforward approach to a fairly flat green. Hole 18, 439 yards, par 4 Left side of the fairway leaves you the clearest route to the green but beware the pond, take account of the elevated green, avoid the five greenside bunkers and prepare for a vicious left-to-right swing on your putt! Undoubtedly one of the toughest finishing holes in the country.
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West Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide
Hole 1, 423 yards, par 4 An inviting first tee shot to a fairway leading downhill to the River Quaggy. Left of centre will provide the best route to an elevated green that generally slopes from back to front. Hole 2, 378 yards, par 4 The tee shot on this tight par 4 should land down the right half of the fairway, allowing for the natural contours to work the ball back to the centre. Three bunkers guards the left side of this lengthy and subtly sloping green. Hole 3, 174 yards, par 3 Fire through an avenue of trees towards your target. Beware the two deep bunkers that protect the front portion of this left-to-right sloping green.
Hole 4, 339 yards, par 4 “Straight” is the key word here. The incline of the fairway and the narrowness of the green make for a tougher challenge than the yardage alone would suggest. The front third of the green slopes sharply back towards you, making distance control essential. Hole 5, 141 yards, par 3 There’s no room for error on this tricky par 3. Try to avoid the three greenside bunkers on the left but be warned, anything finishing right will leave you the quickest of downhill chips. Hole 6, 521 yards, par 5 From an elevated tee the fairway bears right and downhill towards the green. The drive should be directed down the left side of the fairway to provide the optimum lie in. Rhododendron bushes await an over-hit shot to the left-to-right sloping green.
Hole 7, 167 yards, par 3 No bunkers to be seen on this par 3, but a difficult chip is likely to confront anyone missing the narrow green which gently rises from front to back. Hole 8, 398 yards, par 4 A daunting tee shot over a wide chasm is required to find the fairway. Favour the right-hand side to give the best angle into the elevated green. Warning: anything landing on the front edge will roll back to the fringe; anything long could leave you one of the trickiest shots Sundridge Park has to offer. This hole is stroke index 1 for good reason! Hole 9, 404 yards, par 4 You may not be able to see the downhill fairway, but the views over the City of London towards the Wembley Arch are priceless. Aim close to the right tree line, or take a shorter club to avoid running out of fairway on this gentle left-to-right dogleg. The green falls away, and requires a well-struck shot to hold the ball on the putting surface. Sundridge Park Golf Club | 17
West Course – Hole-by-Hole Guide (continued) Hole 10, 428 yards, par 4 Strike down the right side to allow the lie of the land to bring the ball back to the centre; a fairway bunker at 200 yards awaits anything heading left. The green slopes viciously from left to right making the position of your approach key for a good score. Hole 11, 444 yards, par 5 The drive should favour the left side on this short par 5 to allow for the gentle contours to draw the ball right. A line of cross bunkers some 100 yards short of the green means correct club selection is important. The green rises substantially from front to back, making side and downhill putts a treacherous prospect. Hole 12, 388 yards, par 4 A tee shot right of centre is the safest play on this innocent-looking par 4. The green has subtle borrows but surrounding slopes, bushes and bunkers can make even the innocent a guilty scoring prospect.
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Hole 13, 393 yards, par 4 From an elevated tee the River Quaggy is clearly visible and lies a tempting distance for the longer hitters to take on. The fairway rises to an elevated green sloping considerably from back to front with two greenside bunkers guarding the front edge. This is truly a classic golf hole. Hole 14, 176 yards, par 3 Fire your tee shot uphill towards a two-tiered green that rises from front to back. Distance control is everything, especially when the flag is on the lower tier and be prepared for employing the softest of touches with your putter! Hole 15, 411 yards, par 4 Drive down the centre of the fairway to avoid the two obscured bunkers and heavy rough to the right. This will leave a good angle to attack the green which has a subtle shoulder running along the left side that feeds the ball right.
Hole 16, 265 yards, par 4 Risk and reward is the name of the game here - the longer the drive the tighter the hole becomes, but an excellent birdie (or eagle) opportunity awaits for those who get it right. The green has a gentle fall from back to front. Hole 17, 207 yards, par 3 Statistically the toughest of the par 3s. The small and distant green falls sharply from front to back and from left to right, making the journey to the putting surface only half the battle! Hole 18, 362 yards, par 4 Fly the pond to find the right side of the fairway for the best line in. It’s uphill all the way to a devilish green guarded by no fewer than six bunkers. The out of bounds left, right and long, this finishing hole is not for the faint-hearted!
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Professional Team and Pro Shop
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he Head Professional at Sundridge Park is Stuart Dowsett, who is a popular figure among members having been with the Club since 2003. Stuart is an expert in all areas of the golf game and has written for three leading golf magazines as well as contributing to a book on junior golf. The other members of the golf team are John Macklen and Paul Babbage. Paul, like Stuart, is a fully qualified member of the PGA and provides
You will struggle to find a more competitive price and better advice in a friendlier atmosphere than at the Pro Shop at Sundridge Park Golf Club. Come in and see us whether it be for a tee, re-grip or the latest hi-tech driver! We stock the latest golfing hardware from Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping, Cobra and many more leading companies and have shoes from the very popular Footjoy range. Look the part out on the course with stylish
Look the part out on the course with stylish clothing from Polo Ralph Lauren, Galvin Green, Oscar Jacobson, Glenbrae and Nike. golf tuition to all skill levels. Paul also heads up the Sundridge Park Golf Academy for all those looking for a stepping stone into regular games and potential Club Membership. At Sundridge Park we strive to provide a onestop retail experience that makes the need for a golfer to shop outside of the Club a fruitless exercise. With technology changing equipment at an alarming rate, seeking the right advice coupled with the right price is now more important than ever.
clothing from Polo Ralph Lauren, Galvin Green, Oscar Jacobson, Glenbrae and Nike. The Pro Shop is open from 8am, closing at 6pm in summer and 4.30pm (or half an hour before sunset) in winter. For more details or to enquire about equipment availability, pop into the shop or give us a call on 020 8460 5540. Stuart also has his own dedicated website, www. stuartdowsett.co.uk Sundridge Park Golf Club | 21
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Tuition
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f you wish to play golf to the best of your ability, there is nowhere better served than Sundridge Park to help you develop your game. In 2011 we opened a Performance Centre allowing us to offer a state-of-the-art club fitting and lesson service unparalleled in the locality. We have a Flightscope launch monitor that will add to your experience of trying all of the latest equipment from the top companies. You have the added benefit of watching ball flight as well; there is no hitting into a net or simulator here.
from continuing study and work with one of the best coaches in the game, Dr Jim Suttie, and who has studied in the past with many eminent coaches including David Leadbetter, Chuck Cook, Dr Rick Jensen, Beverly Lewis and Martin Hall.
regardless of age, ability and body shape. He does not subscribe to the philosophy that one swing fits all – you just have to watch the professionals on the television to see that is the case – and instead will customise a swing personal to you.
Stuart says that if you make a commitment to practice just a little, he can really help you
For more details on tuition, or to book a lesson, call 020 8460 5540.
Once you walk away with a set of golf clubs which are perfectly suited to your swing and your physical swing characteristics, your golf will improve. Having ensured the equipment is fit for purpose, we then set out on moulding a consistent, repeating golf swing that will allow you to enjoy our two championship courses here at Sundridge Park to the full. Under the guidance of Golf Professional Stuart Dowsett we offer some of the best coaching services in the area. What will you get when you book a lesson at Sundridge Park? You get a coach who will be able to impart the knowledge gained
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The Sundridge Park Golf Academy
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he Sundridge Park Golf Academy is an initiative designed to provide potential new golfers with a comprehensive introduction to the game. An instruction-based membership package, the Academy provides the perfect stepping stone in to full membership of the golf club. Based at one of the most attractive golfing locations in Kent, the West Course and clubhouse at Sundridge Park are a true sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a day’s golf is the perfect escape right on your own doorstep. The tree-lined fairways and beautifully manicured course offer a fantastic golfing experience to both experienced golfers and newcomers to the game. Whether you are looking to learn the game from scratch or to rediscover your golfing form after a break, our PGA-qualified coaches are on hand to help you develop your golfing skills amongst fellow new golfers. The experience enables you to get a first-hand insight into Club life. Membership to the Academy runs for a 12-month period, with the aim of getting you to a level of on-course competency which will allow you to progress on to full membership of the golf club at the end of your year.
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The package includes, but is not restricted to: • 6 x 1 hour individual golf lessons (to cover all aspects of the game) • 1 x on-course playing lesson • The opportunity to attend 5 Academy group clinics • Quarterly rules and etiquette evenings • A FREE equipment suitability assessment using our HD Golf Simulator • Monthly Academy competitions • Monthly Academy member roll-ups • Opportunity to gain an (unofficial) handicap
• A Sundridge Park member’s card (for use in the clubhouse) complete with £50 credit • Access to all clubhouse and practice facilities • An Academy bag tag allowing access to the West Course at off-peak times (after 11am Monday to Friday, post 2pm on weekends GMT and 4pm BST). The East Course is not available to Academy Members. • 10% reduction on Entry Fee when progressing to Full Membership. • Reduction in Membership when introduced by a Sundridge Park member.
Membership of the Academy is open to anyone with a desire to improve their game in an effort to progress onto full membership of the golf club. Our PGA Professional team aim to be of assistance at every stage of your development, providing you with the opportunity to partake in Club functions and members’ roll-ups as your abilities improve, making the progression on to Full Membership a seamless one.
Membership to the Academy runs for a 12-month period, with the aim of getting you to a level of on-course competency which will allow you to progress on to full membership of the golf club at the end of your year. You can find further information on Sundridge Park Academy at www.spgc.co.uk, or alternatively you can contact PGA Professional Paul Babbage via paul.babbage@googlemail.com or by calling the Professional Shop on 020 8460 0278 (Ext 4). An Academy application form can be downloaded from our website, www.spgc.co.uk
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Practice Facilities
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undridge Park Golf Club is committed to offering its members all the facilities possible to enable members the chance to become as proficient at the game of golf as their talent and application allows. As well as the highly-regarded tuition on offer from our professional team there are several areas where players can work on ingraining new swing thoughts or turning previously weaker areas of the game into strengths.
and there are dedicated chipping and putting greens right in front of the clubhouse. For those who find time is at a premium, there are also practice nets, affording the opportunity to get loose before beginning a round.
Pride of place goes to the driving range which is just five minutes from the Pro Shop, near to the 12th hole on the East Course.
Pride of place goes to the driving range which is just five minutes from the Pro Shop, near to the 12th hole on the East Course. Members, guests and those taking tuition are able to buy a range ball token from the Pro Shop and can hit off both turf or mats. The range is long enough to hit every club in the bag, including driver. For those looking to practice their pitching, there is a short game area at the range with greens and flags set at 85, 65 and 45 yards. Another smaller practice area with a practice bunker can be found not far from the clubhouse
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Becoming a Member
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oes the thought of belonging to an historic golf club with a friendly, welcoming membership, a lively social calendar, excellent clubhouse facilities and two majestic 18hole golf courses appeal? We thought it might! We currently have a limited number of vacancies, in several membership categories, for which you may be eligible. Adult applicants need a proposer and a seconder to sign an application form. In the first instance you should complete the application form which is available to download and print out from our website and return it with a covering letter. The letter should include information about yourself, why you want to join Sundridge Park, your past golf history and how you know your proposer and seconder.
way of a recognised handicap certificate or, at least, 3 scorecards signed by a player with a recognised CONGU handicap. The national handicap for Full Adult Membership is 18 (men) and 28 (ladies). The notional handicap for 5-day membership is 27 for Men and can be used as a route towards Full Membership, while the notional handicap for 5-day membership for Ladies is dependent on a handicap of at least 35. An entrance fee is payable, which is used to help the club maintain the exceptional standards for
which it has become renowned. Both this and the annual fee can be paid by direct debit. The club offers very attractive rates to our junior players and there is also an intermediate membership to help ease the transition into Full Membership for those golfers between the ages of 18 and 25. Your completed application form, covering letter and letters from your proposer and seconder should be sent to: Luke Edgcumbe, Chief Executive Officer, Sundridge Park Golf Club, Garden Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NE.
Letters from your proposer and seconder (if you have any) should also support your application. A handicap certificate from your current club (if you have one) or at least three scorecards (from Sundridge Park) for handicap purposes should also be included. Adult applicants new to the area and without sponsors will be required to play a round of golf with a Board or Committee member. They must also be able to provide confirmation of handicap by
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Members’ Golf
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embers at Sundridge Park enjoy a full programme of competitions throughout the year, both playing against each other and home and away fixtures against other clubs. Fixtures, matches and trophies are always keenly contested and while it is always nice to win, ensuring the spirit of the game is upheld is always of paramount importance. Men The Men’s Section enter the county’s premier knockout competitions such as the Kent Amateur Foursomes, an 18-hole inter-club knockout competition featuring two pairs from each club and the Top Club 4BBB handicap knockout, both organised by the Kent Golf Union. The Club is proud to have been, in 1925, one of the seven founder members of the Association of South Eastern Golf Clubs. This group, with northern Kent as its geographical focus, now features 16 of the area’s top clubs. Each club enters one team into each of the knockout competitions run by the Association, with the scratch competition, known as the Perman Shield, having been contested since 1925 and featuring morning foursomes followed by afternoon singles, much along the lines of the Ryder Cup.
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Over the years a number of associated events have been introduced to allow golfers of varying abilities to test their competitive mettle. There are now five competitions where participation is restricted to players not having a handicap lower than a preset limit. These individual matches are actually played on a level basis, with no concession to an individual’s handicap and which, unlike the scratch event, feature just singles matches.
The specific competitions, with handicap limits, are as follows: Sundridge Park Trophy (handicaps 6 and over) Wilding Cole Trophy (handicaps 9 and over) West Kent Cup (handicaps 12 and over) Royal Blackheath Trophy (handicaps 15 and over) Gray Trophy (handicaps 19 and over)
As you would expect of an historic club steeped in tradition, there are a host of cups and trophies to be contested on an annual basis amongst the Membership, many of which date back decades. The Armistice Cup, for instance, is an 18-hole medal competition which was presented to the club in 1918.
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The piece of silverware they all want to win is the Bill Marriott Trophy for the Club Scratch Stroke Play Championship. A 36-hole medal competition played over the West and East Courses off scratch, whoever comes out on top can rightly claim to be the club champion.
The Vets compete annually in the Kent Golf Veterans League, which has grown to nearly 50 member clubs in eight geographical areas.
Whether your favourite format is singles or pairs, strokeplay or matchplay, a one-day event to find the winner or a knockout competition running throughout the season you will find something to appeal at Sundridge Park. You do not need necessarily to be a scratch golfer, with a good selection of competitions run against handicap meaning that everyone can dream about their day in the sun. Seniors Veteran Members at Sundridge Park say they can be identified by their easy smile and carefree manner! There is no additional fee for joining the Seniors section within the Club. The sole qualification being that the member has to have reached 60 years of age.
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Companionship Competitive golf at our Club League golf against other clubs Friendly matches against other clubs Social and charity events.
The winning teams of each group competes annually in the Group Winners Championship for the ‘Founders Cup’ in the autumn each year, with some 80 players contesting fourball betterball Stableford play. In addition, also in the autumn, each member club and affiliate club send a representative to contest the annual Singles Championship. For less pressurised competition, there are around seven friendly matches a season against fellow clubs whose modus operandi mirrors our own, namely to enjoy good golf in good company. Informal Club gatherings take place regularly, with ‘swindles’ being held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Members’ Golf (continued)
Ladies Sundridge Park is delighted to have a thriving group of female golfers who form one of the strongest Ladies’ sections in the South East. The county’s premier competitions are well supported, with teams entered in the Bradley Cook, a five-a-side scratch team knockout tournament, the Holland Trophy, a summer foursomes knockout, and the Coombe Cup for golfers over the age of 68, among others. Then there is the Pearson Trophy, a team event played in a group format over the winter followed by a knockout phase with the eventual winners going on to represent Kent against the champions from Hertfordshire, Surrey and Middlesex. A team is also entered in The Mail on Sunday National Golf Club Classic, a hugely popular national event. For those who love their golf whatever the ambient temperature, there is a midweek fourball league competition against other clubs run from September to April known as the Kent Winter Fourball.
At home, members enjoy one medal and one Stableford a month. There are a great many honours board competitions, the most prestigious of which is the Club Championship, a 36-hole strokeplay event, generally held in June, for the Galbraith Trophy. Mixed Golf The Club runs a Mixed section for those who enjoy a casual round of golf in good company. A handful of matches are enjoyed throughout the season, followed by a convivial dinner. This friendly group tend to enjoy a golfing holiday together for a few days each year and also are to the fore organising competitions on Bank Holidays. A Mixed invitation event held in August has proved very popular, with teams featuring four players, two from Sundridge Park and two from another club. The season concludes with a presentation dinner in November.
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Juniors
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undridge Park Golf Club has an active group of junior golfers who enjoy competitions both against their peers at Sundridge Park and against other clubs in the area. As well as a full programme featuring monthly medals and stablefords, the Junior Club Champion is crowned in August after a 27-hole examination to find the year’s outstanding young golfer.
sound fundamentals at an early age means many years of frustration on the course later in life can be avoided! The club champions junior golfers, who we appreciate are our full members of the future and many of whom will go on to represent the club with honour and distinction over many years.
The Club enters a team in the Junior 4somes League, which is one of four Junior Leagues in Kent and draws clubs from the West Kent/ South-East London region.
The Club enters a team in the Junior 4somes League, which is one of four Junior Leagues in Kent and draws clubs from the West Kent/SouthEast London region. Even though foursomes is an important format for most representative golf it is still the only Junior foursomes league in the UK. Sundridge Park are normally to the fore in this competition and reached the final in 2011. There is coaching from the Professional team on Saturday afternoons. Additionally, Junior improvement programmes can be created to suit the needs and aspirations of each individual and there are also beginner classes aimed at teaching children the basics to enable them to get out and enjoy the game as quickly as possible. Learning
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A Day to Remember
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e welcome visitors and societies alike from Monday to Friday, with packages to suit all.
Breakfast, comprising coffee and a bacon roll awaits the discerning golfer, followed by 18 holes on the East Course. Visitors should note that proof of handicap is required at all times. Please take a moment to visit our website and read our rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible. A minimum standard of
Club Professional. Trolleys are also available for hire - please inquire when booking. Current green fee rates can be found on our website, www.spgc.co.uk. For those who wish to enjoy an invigorating day-long golfing experience we have a special day rate allowing the opportunity to enjoy play on both our courses. Special rates are also available to guests of members, juniors and holders of the county card and attractive offers are often advertised on the club’s website, particularly during the winter months.
standing prominently at the centre. We are less than seven miles, as the crow flies, from the centre of London and claim to be the world’s closest 36-hole golf club to a major metropolitan centre. After two rounds, breakfast and a hearty lunch, what better way to round off the day than by taking a shower and changing in our newly refurbished visitors’ changing rooms? Then there is an opportunity to discuss the day’s events, confirm prize winners and freshen up for dinner. Dinner is a carvery with generous portions, we
In between lies the whole of the City and West End of London with the Millennium Wheel standing prominently at the centre. We are less than seven miles, as the crow flies, from the centre of London and claim to be the world’s closest 36-hole golf club to a major metropolitan centre. smart casual dress is required in all areas of the clubhouse at all times. Lunch is a casual affair, there is no need to change into jacket and tie but we do ask that societies and visitors do not wear golf shoes in the dining room. Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in the clubhouse or on the course except in cases of emergency. After a good lunch, you may wish to use a buggy for the afternoon round. Buggies are available and should be booked in advance through the
The West Course is equal in quality to the East yet maintains its own unique character, the contours are incorporated into the design to create many challenging approach shots. The apex of the course is a small plateau behind the 4th green. From here there are commanding, panoramic views of the City of London, encompassing Canary Wharf to the East and the new Wembley Stadium Arch to the West. In between lies the whole of the City and West End of London with the Millennium Wheel
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Golf Societies
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undridge Park Golf Club welcomes societies and corporate groups of 12 or more, Monday to Friday throughout the year.
Our two superb courses will guarantee you a great day of golf. Good food and facilities await you upon your return to the clubhouse to ensure a memorable day. Our staff and Professional are on hand to assist you in any way they can. Bookings will only be accepted from responsible golf societies whose members have recognised handicaps and are fully conversant with the rules and etiquette of golf. All the little extras you would expect to make your day a success are provided, such as nearest the pin and longest drive markers and if you are in search of some classy competition prizes, then look no further than our Pro Shop. Halfway refreshments are normally available on both courses. We are sure that playing at such an historic venue will be a thrilling experience in itself, but if you are looking to add a little icing on the cake on your special day then ask about receiving a golf clinic from the Club Professional. Societies with numbers less than 28 will be asked to have their main meal at lunch-time and sandwiches in the evening.
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We have several ready-made packages available, an outline of which is detailed below. Current rates can be found on the club website. Please remember, too, that we are equally happy to customise a day to your exact requirements.
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Coffee and Bacon Roll (am only) Coffee and Sandwiches (pm only) 18 holes of golf on the WEST Course 2 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal) Coffee and Bacon Roll (am only) Coffee and Sandwiches (pm only) 18 holes of golf on the WEST Course 3 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal)
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Coffee and Bacon Roll (am only) Coffee and Sandwiches (pm only) 18 holes of golf on the EAST Course 2 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal)
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Coffee and Bacon Roll (am only) Coffee and Sandwiches (pm only) 18 holes of golf on the EAST Course 3 course Meal (min 28 if evening meal)
For more details, email info@spgc.co.uk or call us on 020 8460 0278. The date of your visit should be agreed with the General Office. A society pack will be sent to you by post, which will include all relevant information and a booking form.
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Open Competitions
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undridge Park is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dating back to the founding of our club in 1901. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent courses with people who may not have experienced them before. One of the ways in which we can do this is through staging a number of open competitions throughout the year. The men’s and women’s scratch opens are two particularly noteworthy events and any player would delight in having one of these victories on their golfing resume.
Our men’s scratch open is called the Waterford Trophy. It has been played for since 1975, with R H Mummery from Knole Park winning that inaugural event. Some of our previous participants have gone on to achieve great things. Luke Goddard, our victor in 2007, won the English Amateur Championship at Rye in 2009 and was selected to represent Great Britain and Ireland against USA in the Walker Cup the same year. Todd Addcock, the 2007 Waterford Trophy runner-up, was crowed the English Amateur Champion in 2008 at Woodhall Spa.
Not content with resting on our laurels, in 2010 the Sundridge Park Waterford Trophy was relaunched as a 72-hole event with World Amateur Golf Ranking and a £2,000 prize fund. Played at the end of August, it features two rounds over both the East Course and West Course. First contested in 2009, the Ladies Scratch Open is played in early June, with competition featuring 36 holes over the East Course on a single day. Ladies must have a handicap of 12 or below, with a memento and voucher, together with the very stylish McCart Trophy going to the winner.
hospitality with coffee and biscuits on arrival, halfway refreshments, a 2-course carvery and excellent prizes. You will find details of upcoming events on our website, www.spgc.co.uk, together with information about how you can reserve your place.
Two other annual open events are the Junior Open Meeting in early August, a Kent County Golf Union Order of Merit Qualifier for boys with a handicap limit of 18 and girls off 24 or below. Staged over 36 holes of the magnificent East Course, there is lunch and dinner and a terrific prize table awaits the winners. Then there is a team competition for ladies in the middle of August. Teams of three play an 18-hole Stableford, with the best two scores on each hole to count. A memorable golfing day is complemented by our famous Sundridge Park
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Clubhouse, Catering and Functions
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he clubhouse provides comfortable facilities in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for members, guests and visitors to enjoy panoramic views over the mature parkland setting where the closing holes meander around the lake. It is the perfect place to socialise and relax, either after a round of golf, or when catching up with friends. Outside is a very inviting terrace area where you can sit when the weather obliges, and enjoy the splendid views from the clubhouse out over the course and beyond.
golfer’s favourites such as sandwiches, baguettes, bagels, wraps and salads served throughout the day. For those in need of some immediate sustenance during their round the East Course has its own “Golfers Rest” between the 9th green and the 10th tee. This is usually open from 10am until late afternoon (depending on the season) and provides substantial snack meals, cakes and refreshments. Our catering team have a well-deserved reputation for providing great cuisine using the very best of local produce which can be sampled
Park because on Sundays we offer a traditional lunch and carvery which is the perfect way to replenish the calories burnt by playing a round of golf. The Club is a suitable venue for a variety of functions having the facilities of a large bar, lounge and restaurant. Due to licensing restrictions, functions are limited to club members and their guests with the exception of Society dinners which are included in the overall cost of the day.
Our catering team have a well-deserved reputation for providing great cuisine using the very best of local produce which can be sampled in the newly refurbished Dining Room that overlooks the 18th green. We are fully licensed with a selection of draught, bottled beers and ales from around the world. We also have a selection of fine wines and a fine selecton of spirits together with an extensive range of refreshing soft drinks. The clubhouse has Sky Sports and Wi-Fi, so you can watch all the major sporting events in comfort or take a moment to catch up with those important emails. There is a snack bar overlooking the putting green and the 12th tee of the West Course, here you can enjoy a full meal, sandwiches or bar snacks. It features a very good selection of 44 | Sundridge Park Golf Club
on a daily basis in the newly refurbished Dining Room that overlooks the 18th green of the West Course. The restaurant is open for lunch during the week offering an appealing and reasonably pricedtable d’hôte menu. An à la carte menu is offered on Thursday nights and there is another chance to enjoy the fine dining experience on Tuesday nights with the recent introduction of a gastropub-style menu. Weekends are always eagerly anticipated, but even more so by the members at Sundridge
Due to the demands of Society meetings and the Club’s own extensive social programme the availability of dates is limited. You may, however, be undeterred and the historic and impressive setting could be just what you are looking for to celebrate a landmark birthday or wedding anniversary or for a retirement party. Book well in advance and you may just secure the venue you desire. For booking or further information, call 020 8289 3060 or email catering@spgc.co.uk and address to either Arun (Bar & Restaurant Manager) or Ian (Chef Manager).
It is the perfect place to socialise and relax, either after a round of golf, or when catching up with friends.
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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.
We are very much a family-orientated club and one event eagerly anticipated by all ages is the family fun day in June complete with bouncy castle, face painting, craft making, games, balloon modelling, a putting competition and ‘Tri-Golf ’ activities.
ith its friendly membership and historic and welcoming clubhouse, it will come as no surprise that members at Sundridge Park have equally as enjoyable a time off the course as they do on it.
These social occasions range from a celebration of Burn’s Night in January, which involves a sit-down meal and much merriment, to themed dining events, race nights and comedy nights. One of the highlights of the year is the summer ball which takes place in June.
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St Patrick’s Day are celebrated with relish and there is a Valentine’s Ball for the romantics among you! The Festive season is a wonderful time of year and we host an annual club Christmas carol service with complimentary mulled wine and mince pies and a Children’s Christmas Party with games, tea and Father Christmas. The turn of the year is marked in style by a New Year’s Eve dinner-dance. We also have a very active bridge section who play rubber and duplicate bridge on a regular basis.
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undridge Park Golf Club is about a mile and a half north of Bromley in Kent and just seven miles as the crow flies from central London.
is on the right opposite Garden Road. The golf club is the second turning on the left down Garden Road.
For those with SatNav, our postcode is BR1 3NE.
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The nearest station is Sundridge Park, which is around 500 yards from the club. Bromley South (with direct services to London Victoria) and Grove Park (with direct services to London Cannon Street and London Charing Cross) offer much more frequent services. Both are about a mile and a half or a five-minute taxi ride away.
Leave the M25 at Junction 4 (Orpington). At the first roundabout take the A21 to Bromley. DO NOT go into Bromley itself - there is no through traffic in Bromley town centre. Approaching Bromley you will go past Bristol Street Motors (Ford dealership) on the right-hand side, then a new housing complex on the left-hand side. At the next set of traffic lights take the righthand fork onto Kentish Way (dual carriageway). Go through two sets of traffic lights by Elmfield Road and the Glades car park entrance, through a set of pedestrian traffic lights, through traffic lights at Widmore Road, through traffic lights at Bromley North railway station and then right at the next lights into College Road.
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Go to the end of College Road to a roundabout. Take the third exit (Plaistow Lane). Go down Plaistow Lane, over the railway bridge and turn left into Garden Road. Sundridge Park railway station
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ere at Sundridge Park Golf Club 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.
Sundridge Park Golf Club Garden Road Bromley Kent BR1 3NE Tel: 020 8460 0278 Fax: 020 8289 3050 Course information: 020 8290 1509 Catering: 020 8289 3060
Club: info@spgc.co.uk General Enquiries: Jo Day - jo.day@spgc.co.uk Golf Enquiries: Ben Riley – briley@spgc.co.uk Membership: Christine Smart – accounts@spgc.co.uk Catering: Ian (Chef Manager) or Arun (Bar & Catering Manager) – catering@spgc.co.uk Professional Shop: Stuart Dowsett - stuartdowsett@progolf43.freeserve.co.uk Website: www.spgc.co.uk Social media: interact with Sundridge Park on Facebook and on Twitter (a_SPGC)
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