Your Golfer Magazine spring 18 by Wayne Reading

Issue 3 Spring 2018

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In This Issue CITY BREAKS Golf with a cosmopolitan twist Minjee Lee Triumphs in the Oates Vic Open Ping launch new SS18 Mens & Womens performance collection

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Spring 2018

Well we survived it, one of the worst snowfalls in history hit some of the counties of the UK with such ferocity that most clubs were shut for weeks. However, as Spring is now on our doorstep a slight warming of the air gives us confidence that all is not lost and once again we can get back into the swing with the hope that are handicaps are still intact after the long winter lay off. After all British Summer Time begins in less than 2 weeks and brings with it some cautious optimism for the coming months. Within our Spring edition we have looked at various ways in which golfers and societies alike can add a bit of something extra to their spring away day plans. There is a supplement on City golf breaks featuring London, Birmingham and Manchester. All of which offer golfers the opportunity to play some magnificent course right on the doorstep of the UKs most cosmopolitan cities. There is also plenty of choice for golfers looking for specific getaways as well as news for clubs and courses nearer home. We have also opened a news section of our website in which feedback on any of the courses profiled is welcome, as well as any news or views from club secretaries or managers that have something to shout about. Simply send your comments or press releases through to us using the email link on our website and we will gladly include it on the site as well as in our Summer edition. Finally, we hope you enjoy the contents of our Spring edition and look forward to receiving any news or reviews that you would like us to publish. The Editor

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Gateway to Wales Golf Festivals 2018 Spring Festival (Individual Stableford) Saturday 5th May - Northop GC - £15 Sunday 6th May - Hawarden GC - £15 Monday 7th May - Holywell GC - £15 Play in all three for £37.50

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Rotherham Golf Club “ A Little Something For Everybody” Take yourself to that special place that does things The Rotherham Way! Beginners, juniors or players from any level may wish to take advantage from the Pro Shop. Being mentored to develop further technical skills in a professional but friendly setting with assistance from our head PGA Professional Gregg Roberts and our assistant PGA Professional Ashley Lerigo. (Known as Ash). Taking your game to a new level and making your game much more challenging and enjoyable! The Clubhouse is a magnificent Hub to all our members, where a well deserved 19th hole awaits!Enjoy the choice of light snacks and drinks while it's time to relax and talk about your game, not to mention the experiences of your day. With the comfort of deluxe interiors, unwind and take in the breath taking views of the parkland from our “favourites” spacious bar. Much friendly banter will be heard with talk of missed putts, near misses, lost balls and the inspiring hole in one!

The amazing home to Rotherham Golf club lies in the heart of Thrybergh Park set in Yorkshire. Originally a nine hole course which was laid out by Sandy Herd in 1906. Then being increased to eighteen holes and was from there modified by the renowned Scottish Golf Club Architect James Braid. Much admiration is given to the green keepers at Rotherham for their activity to keep the course well presented throughout the year. Which makes this a fantastic all year round course. Our members and visitors feel Rotherham Golf Club has a uniqueness in making it a great privilege playing this stunning course. We compete in a friendly spirit by playing against each other at home and away, also against other clubs. All levels of golfers are embraced and can turn up and play a game without booking a tee time. One of our finer points at Rotherham is being treated equally no matter your age or ability and we like to feel that we offer something to suit everyone. For the ladies, gents and juniors. From our long standing traditions of Mixed Competitions, Monthly Competitions or your own programmes. It is a club tradition that by doing things the Rotherham Way we see “ smiles and happy faces!

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Oxford is a City well known throughout the world as being steeped in history. From the founding of the world-famous university to the architectural diversity dating back to the Saxons. Oxford really has something for everyone. Within easy reach of most of the UK due to its proximity to the M40, there is really no reason why you cannot enjoy its unique blend of modern day life and age-old heritage which makes Oxford a destination that must be visited. The centre of Oxford itself offers a diverse and cosmopolitan take on city life with many bars, cafes and restaurants illuminating the Headington and Cowley Road areas, all offering something for everyone. Ideal for winding down after a hard day on the golf course. Just a short drive from Oxford itself lies the historic market town of Henley On Thames, home to our featured Oxfordshire Golf Club Badgemore Park. Rare enough it is to find such idyllic countryside just 45 minutes from the centre of one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, but to be home to one of the counties most tranquil and picturesque parkland golf courses makes it an absolute must for any golf enthusiast. With Henley On Thames recently being voted by readers of The Times as one of the best places to live in England, it comes as no surprise that this is an area of the UK that is being explored more and more by the travelling golf enthusiast. With accommodation available from the club itself you can enjoy the opportunity of spending a weekend playing a well maintained and year-round course as well as having the ability to take in the delights of Oxford itself.

Over leaf is a full review and profile of Badgemore Park. In our view one of the single best golf experiences available within this area.

Badgemore Park

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Badgemore Park is a beautiful estate set in the traditional town of Henley on Thames. It offers everything from Golf, Weddings & Events, B+B accommodation, Conference Facilities along with a thriving office community. The team at Badgemore Park pride themselves in delivering an experience to remember no matter how you spend your leisure time on the estate. Following the flow of the Thames outside the busy capital and along to the idyllic pastures to the west, it takes less than an hour to reach this hidden gem from central London, and less than 30 minutes from Reading. This part of the UK is famed for both its rich medieval history, clear from the stunning 12th century ruined abbey situated in the centre of Reading, but also its role in great modern technological research. The Thames Valley then, often draws comparisons to the Silicon Valley, only much more tranquil. The nearest town is Henley-on-Thames, the building of which was commissioned personally by King Henry II, and today is the perfect image of the small English town, with bustling market places and boutiques around every corner. With the Chiltern hills providing Badgemore Park it’s backdrop, complete with rolling glacial hills and dense woodlands, it is not surprising that the scenery is recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty. With so much going on in the surrounding area, they are becoming firm favourites with touring golfers and those looking for an idyllic setting to host an event or enjoy a weekend break.

Founded over 4 decades ago, the parkland course offers an unforgettable experience for professionals and amateurs alike, and can be a real challenge. It was designed by Robert Sandow, a distinguished architect whose legacy stretches across England and Wales. The course has a state of the art irrigation system, which becomes obvious when you see how immaculately maintained both the greens and fairways are across the year. The Clubhouse is a converted 18th century Coach house and oozes character, as well as being filled with welcoming and friendly staff. They have the facilities to host any sized event with elegance and comfort, complete with tremendous views of the course.

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The food it serves attracts people from across the county, and combined with its atmosphere has people coming back again and again. The facilities are so good, you simply won’t want to leave, and luckily you won’t have to owing to the on-site 4 Star Bed & Breakfast, perfect for those wanting to make an early start on the course. The estate is currently benefiting from significant investment which includes an 18-hole strategic bunker re-development, a range of new tee boxes along with many other exciting course aesthetics. The investment does not just stop at the golf course, the beginning of 2017 saw the club owners issue a 5-year investment plan that includes upgrades to the club house, B&B facility and the continued development of the golf course. At the launch of the 5-year investment plan, Jon Connell (Managing Director) described his vision and what he hopes to achieve stating that once finished Badgemore Park will no doubt be an estate to be enjoyed and admired making it the ‘club of choice’ in the surrounding counties. Badgemore Park really does have something special, and would make the perfect setting for your next weekend away.

Badgemore Park

Badgemore Henley on Thames Oxfordshire RG9 4NR Tel: 01491 637300 Email: info@badgemorepark.com

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Minjee Lee Storms to Victory at Oates Vic Open in Australia ECCO® GOLF ambassador Minjee Lee claimed a triumphant victory at the Ladies European Tour’s Oates Vic Open in Australia. Wearing ECCO BIOM® G 2, Lee fired a stunning final round of 67 (-6) to win at the event she also won as an amateur in 2014, aged just 17. Entering the final round at 13th Beach Golf Links with a one-shot lead, Lee carded five birdies and an eagle en route to a five-shot victory at the first event of the 2018 LET calendar. “I was a little bit nervous out there, coming down the stretch, but I think I put that pressure on myself, so it’s nice to come out with a win,” Lee told the media following her round. “I won this tournament as an amateur and its great to come back and do it as a pro. Twice is a charm!” she continued. Having lifted silverware three times on the LPGA Tour since turning pro in 2014, this victory is the 21-year-old from Perth’s fourth as a professional but her first on home soil. “I don’t think I’ve won at home since the Vic Open so it’s really nice to win in Australia again.” Jesper Thuen, responsible for sponsorship at ECCO GOLF, added: “To have won four times as a professional at only 21 is quite remarkable. Lee continues to climb the women’s World Golf Rankings as she establishes her position as one of the best in the female game today, and we’re absolutely thrilled for her with this latest victory. “We’re delighted that several of the LPGA Tour’s brightest talents continue to choose to compete in our footwear, and we’re looking forward to another successful for year for all of our ambassadors in 2018.” The women’s ECCO BIOM® G 2 features an athletic, ECCO HYDROMAX® treated ECCO Racer Yak leather upper, as well as a technical insole system and anatomical last. The design is also highlighted by exceptional support and comfort via ECCO BIOM® NATURAL MOTION® technology that mirrors the foot’s anatomical shape bringing the player closer to the ground, and a visible, carbon-look stability bar running heel to mid-foot. ECCO GOLF shoes are worn in competition around the world by Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Smylie Kaufman, Thomas Bjørn, Lydia Ko, Minjee Lee and Caroline Masson, among others. For further information about ECCO GOLF, please visit golf.ecco.com.

CITY BREAKS FOR

SPRING AND SUMMER 2018

ixing a city break with a golf break is fast becoming ever more popular with golf societies and groups alike. This is mainly due to the increase in young players looking for more to do when playing away from their home course. However, we here at Your Golfer Magazine are increasingly finding that the benefits of booking a round for your group or society at a club close in proximity to some of the UK largest and most cosmopolitan cities extends further than that. In fact, the experience reaches out to golfers of all ages and abilities.

Cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester can offer visitors a wide variety of cultured and dynamic escapes from the golf course, whilst still being home to some of the best inland courses available within the UK. This mix of city life and top-quality golf courses gives the golfer the ability to really mix two experiences in one weekend. For instance. When was the last time that you finished your round and had a plethora of entertainment literally on your doorstep? The fact is that mixing a city break with a golf break provides much more than just a golfing weekend. The golf is important (that goes without saying) however, in any of the cities featured you can do pretty much anything from taking in a show, explore the various multi-cultural bars and restaurants that are available or simply just enjoy the sights and sounds of a vast metropolis within a short drive from your chosen course.

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Within these pages you will find a select few courses that can offer tranquil and peaceful surroundings but are also a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away from some of the UKs busiest and most entertaining cities. Why not give it a try? After all the cost of playing these courses is about the same as any other and we believe that the quality of the clubs that are featured in this can sometimes even surpass the most rural of venues.

Manchester golf club

LONDON BEACH GOLF CLUB

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Handsworth

The clubhouse restaurant serves an excellent blend of traditional and modern dishes to suit all palates and budgets; and the deserts are nothing short of legendary among members and their guests.

Golf Club

Tranquil surroundingsin the West Midlands With its central location and variety of stay and play resorts, the West Midlands is hard to beat when it comes to golf weekends.

Spoilt for choice, the West Midlands has a wide and varied golfing contingent and has something to offer all abilities and budgets.

Connected by superb transport links to the rest of the country and with excellent accommodation options and entertainment away from the golf course, the West Midlands region has all of the perfect ingredients for the perfect golf break.

Founded in 1895, Handsworth Golf Club is located in the picturesque valley of Sandwell on the border of Warwickshire and Staffordshire. Visitors wouldn’t know that they are just three miles from the centre of Birmingham when enjoying the peace and tranquillity that the Handsworth fairways have to offer. One of the Midlands’ premier golf clubs, Handsworth Golf Club is the ideal venue for visitors, societies and corporate golf days – easily accessed and a testing but enjoyable challenge for all abilities.

Visitors to the region can choose from a wide variety of golf courses, from traditional parkland layouts through to heath and woodland courses; some with an inland links-feel to them.

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Well maintained throughout the year, the golf course features tree-lined fairways; fast, true-running greens and more than seventy bunkers to catch a wayward shot! All of this whilst enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Staffordshire countryside – Handsworth really does have it all.

The clubhouse at Handsworth opened in February 1906 and overlooks the Club’s fishing lake and 1st tee. The main lounge and bar were completely refurbished in 2005 with the superbly-appointed and well-stocked bar now open seven days a week.

Whilst Handsworth Golf Club is a members’ club, it does also welcome society groups throughout the year with many returning again and again. With a reputation for a warm and friendly welcome, visitors are itching to get back and take on the challenging golf course and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Club’s catering team and membership. The Club has three packages available which can be tailored to meet your groups’ requirements. All of which, combine delicious dining options with excellent golf on the championship course

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LONDON BEACH GOLF CLUB

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Golf in Tenterden, the Garden of England Kent is far more than simply the home to the famous White Cliffs of Dover. The southern county is home to some of the finest landmarks in the country, as well as some exceptional golf courses including Open venues and championship standard golf courses which are demanding and littered with challenges.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete novice, the London Beach Golf Club has something for everyone. The mature parkland golf course together with a nine-hole, par 3 ‘Championship Chipping Course’ offer a fair but challenging test for all abilities.

Kent, ‘The Garden of England’ offers a variety of great golf courses. The county is a real treat for fans of both seaside and inland golf courses with many stay-on-site resorts. Visitors can also explore what the region has to offer whilst staying at one of the county’s many accommodation providers.

Whilst, the London Beach Hotel features 24 bedrooms all with king size beds and balconies overlooking the weald of Kent. Family rooms are available along with a variety of break options including stay & play golf breaks and Spa breaks which can be enjoyed by golfing groups, ladies sections or families.

There is also plenty to see and do away from the golf course including entertainment following your round. Whether it’s a lively nightlife or an evening of relaxation, the county offers something for all tastes. With all of this in mind, Kent should be high on the agenda for a golfing break. The London Beach Hotel, Spa & Country Club is situated in the weald of Kent countryside near to Tenterden and within easy reach of Ashford and Cranbrook.

The London Beach Hotel is well known for its restaurant and the excellent food prepared by its chef team. With a Brasserie serving throughout the day, the restaurant also offers a superb a la carte restaurant, which hotel guests can take advantage of during their stay. The Hotel’s outstanding Spa facilities offer the utmost in relaxation and include saline swimming and hydrotherapy pools, steam rooms and sauna, as well as a range of treatments with dedicated holistic team.

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The London Beach Hotel, Spa & Country Club welcomes societies and visiting corporate groups throughout the year with a range of tailored packages. The golf section offers a tremendous incentive for visiting societies from all over the country. The Charity Society package which donates the full cost of the event to a charity of the organiser’s choice is available to groups of 20-24 attendees. The total amount that the group pays (based on £35 per golfer) will be donated back to a charity of their choice or a local charity – visit the Societies page at www.londonbeachgolfclub.co.uk for further details about this wonderful offer. Societies are also advised to check the londonbeach. com hotel website for fantastic stay & play and golf and dining offers that are updated throughout the year.

Why not enjoy an afternoon of relaxation after a morning’s golf?

The London Beach Hotel, Spa & Country Club offer a wide range of society golf breaks which can be tailored to meet the requirements of all visiting groups. The challenging course combined with excellent food and full use of the Club’s fantastic spa facilities, which are available for as little as £10 per day to visiting golfers make for a truly memorable experience. Stay & Play packages generally include but are not limited to 18 holes of golf on arrival and a £25 allowance per person on evening meal which can be chosen from the delicious hotel menu which changes daily. This is followed by an overnight stay in one of the Hotel’s spacious king-size bedrooms all with balconies overlooking the golf course and with panoramic views of the surrounding Kent countryside. And why not add a spa day for just £10 per person – the ultimate in relaxation? The Club offers summer and winter packages starting from as little as £70 per person per night; combining fantastic value for money and excellent facilities to create the ideal retreat for a golf break.

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The Manchester Golf Club

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Breath-taking scenery and fantastic golf in the north-west

Lancashire is a great location for a golfing break or holiday with all golfing tastes catered for. The region is home to a perfect blend of championship links golf courses to parkland resorts - ideal for visiting groups of golfers. Whilst the seaside towns of Blackpool and Southport and the city of Manchester ensure that the entertainment off the golf course is just as much fun for the visitor. Lancashire is in abundance of great deals and great golf. Filled with fantastic courses, the county is steeped in a proud golfing heritage with world famous Open venues basking in the beautiful surroundings of the Lancashire countryside. Nominated for the England Golf Award for ‘Championship Venue of the Year’ as recognition of the Reid Trophy held during August 2017, The Manchester Golf Club is among the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the north west of England.

Set in 240 acres of moorland countryside with heathland and parklands features coming in to play on some holes, the course is surrounded by scenic, rural views. Just 20 minutes from the centre of Manchester and close to major motorway links, the stunning surroundings, excellent golf and hospitality that is second to none combine to help you easily forget the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether a round of golf, society outing or even a wedding – a truly memorable occasion can be had at The Manchester Golf Club.

Founded in 1882 and designed by Harry Shapland Colt, the Club was the brainchild of a group of Scotsmen, led by John Macalister a native of St Andrews. In fact, the golf club was originally named, ‘The Manchester St Andrews Golf Club’ before it was officially founded as The Manchester Golf Club in 1818.

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The Club has churned out a number of golfing talents since its inception and will continue to support and inspire golfers to become the best they can be for years to come ensuring that its traditions are treasured along the way. As well as the Reid Trophy in 2017, The Manchester Golf Club has hosted many amateur championships and amateur competitions throughout the year and continues to be a venue of choice for organisers.

The superbly-appointed Manchester Golf Club clubhouse offers a well-stocked bar as well as delicious catering options, from breakfast and lunches through to more formal dinners and social functions. The relaxing clubhouse space provides the ideal retreat to unwind after a round with quieter areas for society prize presentations and private dining. The perfect venue for society day or corporate golf, The Manchester Golf Club’s professional team will be on hand to ensure that your society day runs smoothly allowing you to enjoy the fantastic golf course and all that The Manchester Golf Club has to offer.

The Club offer a variety of seasonal packages which can be tailored to suit the requirements and budget of your group. For more details, the society golf brochure can be downloaded at www.mangc.co.uk/ visitors/corporate-society-golf/ The Rotherham Golf Club proudly sponsors this issue of Your Golfer Magazine T:01709 850480 E:proshop@rotherhamgolfclub.com W:www.rotherhamgolfclub.com

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The North

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Wortley Golf Club South Yorkshire is famed for its steel works, its rich history and beautiful rolling hills, but a lesser known fact is that it is also home to some incredible golf courses. Top of anyone’s list should be Wortley Golf Club, who have a growing reputation for the quality of their course and the warmth of their clubhouse.

Just 10 minutes from the world renowned peak district, this area is perfect for exploring with quaint villages and long country walks. The course sits only 30 minutes from the centre of Sheffield known for vibrant night life, industrial history and friendly people. Meadowhall shopping centre makes for a wonderful day out that all the family can enjoy, with a legendary food court and built in cinema. South Yorkshire is the perfect place for a long weekend away, and with courses like Wortley Golf Club, must be a serious contender for travelling golf societies. Wortley Golf Club is a picturesque parkland course set in tranquil, natural woodland surrounds of the historic Wharncliffe Estate. With ancient footpaths and bridleways, parks and woodlands, its hard to imagine a more idyllic spot for a golf course. The club was founded in 1894 and to this day remains a unique oasis of peace, set against a backdrop of the pleasant sights and sounds of nature. Wortley is undoubtedly a hidden gem amongst the golf courses of South Yorkshire. Here you will find a traditional golf club with a truly modern outlook.

The uninterrupted tranquillity of the course allows the player total focus, so there are no excuses for bad strokes, other than the courses playful but challenging nature. The club has a rich history, starting as it did from a single family who were committed to creating a high quality course. Since 1894, the course has been developing and improving, and has consequently remained the village of Wortley’s pride and joy. Entering the clubhouse today, one can expect the warmest of welcomes by staff who are committed to making each visit memorable from start to finish. With a huge selection of snacks and beverages, the clubhouse is sure to satisfy pre and post-game requirements, as well as boasting a legendary Sunday dinner, served with traditional and delicious Yorkshire pudding – accept no imitations. The high praise from reviews written by visitors and members alike speech volumes of the clubs dedication to hospitality, well maintained courses and an atmosphere that will keep you coming back for more. Close as it is to many of the North’s major cities, there really is no reason not to visit and see what South Yorkshire has to offer. Wortley golf club, with its rich heritage and challenging 18 holes, really is a hidden gem in the Yorkshire countryside.

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Cleveland Golf Club Established 1887

Top class facilities and a good time in the North East With dozens of top notch golf courses to choose from, you are not short of options in the North East and with this quality comes great value on a variety of luxury hotels and excellent facilities. By day; explore the meandering courses that are a feature of the region’s beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire and coastline of Northumberland and Durham. Whilst, away from the golf course; discover points of cultural and historical interest including the legacy of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall. Revellers can also experience the thrills of Leeds or Newcastle city centre; perfect for a night on the tiles.

Blessed with some magnificent golf courses, glorious landscapes and vibrant towns and cities, the North East of England offers an all-rounders perfect destination for a golf break.

Cleveland Golf Club moved into a new clubhouse in April 2002, which was officially opened by Sir Michael Bonallack on 31st May 2002. The modern clubhouse features a comfortable bar and lounge area on its upper level with magnificent views across the course and further out to sea. The well-stocked, friendly bar is light and spacious with sports television and a full-size snooker table.

The North East truly does have everything to satisfy the demands of a top class golf break.

The golf club prides itself on excellent catering and offers special lunches and menus six days a week. Cleveland GC hosts many social events throughout the year as well as regularly catering for visiting groups.

Established in 1887, Cleveland Golf Club features a true championship links golf course. Recognised as the oldest course in the county of Yorkshire, a few architects have been involved in shaping the Cleveland course into the spectacle that can be enjoyed today – the most famous of these being Harry S. Colt and, then in 2000, Donald Steel designed three new holes.

Societies and corporate golf visitors are welcome to Cleveland Golf Club throughout the year. The Club offer a variety of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of groups of eight or more golfers.

The Club has hosted many county and professional competitions over the years including, most recently, the English Golf Union county finals in 2007. Boasting spectacular views across the beautiful North East coastline, the Cleveland course represents a true test of golf especially when the wind is blowing!

Following your round, why not enjoy a relaxing drink, meal or bar snack whilst taking in the stunning panoramic views of the golf course.

For further information, please contact Cleveland Golf Club on 01642 471798 or alternatively, email enquiries to majuba@btconnect.com

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Packages combine excellent golf, excellent dinging options and a dedicated professional team who are on hand to ensure that your event runs smoothly, allowing you to enjoy all the Cleveland Golf Club has to offer. It is no wonder that many visitors return to the golf club year-after-year.

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It is well worth the time, effort and money to play the golf course at Silloth. Once you get there, you won’t want to leave!!

Cumbria is one of the most picturesque areas in England, offering quality golf courses for the enjoyment of the discerning golfer and visiting society groups within magnificent settings. The region’s number-one ranked golf course and a regular feature in the Top 100, Silloth on Solway Golf Club is home to what is highly-regarded as one of England’s finest links courses. Founded in 1892 with the help of Railway Company money, the Silloth course was originally designed by Davy Grant and has since evolved, with contributions from classic golf course architects, Dr Alister Mackenzie and Willie Park Jnr. Located in one of the most remote and isolated areas of England in the Cumbrian countryside and at the mouth of the Solway firth, Silloth’s fairways meander through the mature dune flora reminiscent of true linksstyle golf courses with tough, true greens providing a true test of links golf.

With spectacular views across the firth, overlooking the Scottish Borders and Lake District, the blooming heather and patches of gorse that is in abundance make Silloth’s rolling fairways a safe haven. Add in the wind factor and you’ll rarely play to handicap. Even in the calm, Silloth is a tricky links course offering one of the most unique challenges in English golf. Silloth on Solway Golf Club represents excellent value for money. In 2016, National Club Golfer magazine voted it the ‘No 1 Course in Britain and Ireland under £100’. The clubhouse at Silloth was designed by Carlisle architect and club member, Walter Gibbings in 1903 was extended in 1908. Today, it retains a period atmosphere in-keeping with the true character of the Club and golf course.

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Overlooking the 1st fairway and the 18th green, the airy lounge has been extensively modernised with roof-space opened up to offer natural lighting.

With catering service offering mouth-watering dishes tailored to the requirements of societies and corporate guests; visitors and members alike are delighted with the quality of the cuisine blended with the magnificence Both visitors and members alike can also feel of the golf course. completely relaxed in comfortable surroundings whilst enjoying a meal in the elegantly-appointed, dining Silloth’s Professional team are on hand to assist with room. the smooth-running of the day, leaving you with peace of mind that things are taken care of and enabling you With societies welcome throughout the week, Silloth to enjoy the fantastic Silloth on Solway golf course. on Solway Golf Club offer the perfect package of great golf and great food. The Club offer a tremendous For further information, please contact Silloth on full-day package comprising 36 holes of golf on the Solway Golf Club on 016973 31304 or email enquiries wonderful links golf course and beautiful food served to bookings@sillothgolfclub.co.uk by the Club’s team of caterers for just £78.

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The Bradford Golf Club Superb Value in West Yorkshire

The clubhouse at The Bradford underwent a £350,000 refurbishment in 2012 and, today offers a beautifully appointed, contemporary space with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. With stunning views across the Aire Valley, the clubhouse also features a patio area for enjoyment in summer months. The clubhouse offers a well-stocked bar and menus that are designed to give guests a great deal of choice to suit all palates and budgets. One of the very best golf course in the region and a real challenge for golfers of all abilities, The Bradford Golf Club offers a range of packages tailored to meet the needs of individuals and visiting golfing parties through championship golf and a variety of dining options.

There is an abundance of fine golf courses on offer in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Easily accessed by junctions of the M1 and M62, the region features a number of grand parkland venues looking over picturesque countryside such as the majesty of the Yorkshire Dales.

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With something for everyone, West Yorkshire Great is the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money. Bradford, set in the foothills of the Pennines and at the junction of three valleys, is home to the fabulous Bradford Golf Club – A Herbert Fowler masterpiece since 1923. Originally known as The Bradford St. Andrews Golf Club, The Bradford Golf Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in Yorkshire. The open moorland course has existed at its present site since 1899. However, in the 1923 the course was substantially altered by golf course architect, W. Herbert Fowler and his team. Today, the golf course is one of only two Fowler-designated courses in Yorkshire. The club has embarked on a thoughtful re-discovery of its Fowler heritage, with the trees now forming more natural groups, with the iconic 16th and 17th completed. Three further holes will be ready for the new 2018 season, well worth a visit

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BEAUCHIEF Golf Club

One of the best municipal courses in the area, picturesque parkland Beauchief Golf Course is situated in the south-west of Sheffield, close to the Derbyshire border and the Peak District. Its grounds surround the majestic 11th century Beauchief Abbey and provide breath-taking views to the nearby hills and moors and surrounding wooded areas. The course is managed by Sheffield International Venues (SIV), a subsidiary of Sheffield City Trust, to whom green fees are payable either per round or with its Golfit Card schemes.

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Beauchief Golf Club was founded in 1925 and has the operating rights to play on the course. The club is run by volunteers for the sole benefit of its members, with low cost annual subscription rates. It is affiliated to England Golf and all the local and regional golf unions and provides benefits of insurance, official handicaps and large numbers of competitions to enter. It boasts a large ladies section as well as a strong senior section and is an ideal club for new players and those who perhaps can’t justify private club fees.

South Yorkshire is packed full of wonderful scenery, the perfect fit for a great golf weekend.

The course was extended and altered in 1957, is lined with many mature trees and meanders around streams which feature on a number of holes. The 10th tee is located almost at the furthest point from the clubhouse making only 18-hole golf feasible.

Whilst Beauchief is not considered to be a difficult course, due to its length of just 5606 yards off white tees, it features plenty of variety with many demanding holes requiring accuracy off the tee with tricky approach shots to fast, tight greens. It has only one par 5, several short par 4’s but six tough par 3’s. Beauchief ‘s welcoming clubhouse is ideal to relax before or after your game with a licenced bar and catering facilities serving breakfasts, brunch and other hot meals and drinks. It was officially opened in 1935 but has undergone many changes and refurbishments since that time, including the provision of a private function room. Its idyllic setting works well in conjunction with the golf club to provide catering for both outside events and visiting groups.

Conveniently accessible by the M1 motorway and the A1, the region’s countryside charm is in abundance. You’ll be able to pick and choose the location and course to suit your party with South Yorkshire offering superb value and fantastic venues. Sheffield, ‘the Steel City’ was known for its industry in the 1990s. However, the smoking chimney stacks are a thing of the past. Today, Sheffield is a green, modern city landscape set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District National Park. Offering a variety of fantastic golf courses including parkland, woodland and meadowland settings, the city is also home to excellent, first class accommodation providers and eateries, as well as plenty of other things to see or do away from the golf course.

Sheffield and its surrounding countryside is the perfect venue for a golf break.

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www.cardenpark.co.uk Situated in the heart of some of the most beautiful Cheshire countryside is the glorious Carden Park Country Estate. In and amongst the stunning surroundings of Carden Park, you will find two of Chester’s best and most renowned golf courses;the Nicklaus Course and the technically challenging Cheshire Course . These two masterpieces of golf course architecture can provide (in our opinion) the most enjoyable 2 rounds of golf you could find in Cheshire. The Cheshire Course itself will instantly strike you as a classic parkland course offering some of the best and most picturesque views of the Welsh Mountains. On this course your skills will surely be tested, as it is highly technical and requires good course management. The correct club selection is also an absolute must, in order to make a good score. Staggered across the 7,045 yard course are an abundance of natural hazards that will keep even the lowest of handicappers alert. Moving on to the Nicklaus course, which runs alongside the famous Carden Park vineyard, it is again picturesque with an array of local wildlife and rolling countryside. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, arguably the greatest golfer that has ever lived, this course is well known across the UK and beyond as a true test of golfing skill and ability. In fact, the record 18 career major championship winner himself once described it as “a real thinking man’s course”. For any eager golfer, this course is an absolute must.

Visitors are made to feel especially welcome at Carden Park and can enjoy some of the best golfing facilities in the area. Further to these two magnificent courses, there is also a 12 bay golfing range as well as a further 3 practice greens for you to hone your skills on, along with locker facilities and a well-stocked and friendly pro shop. Upon finishing your round, you can relax and unwind with stories of championship winning putts on the beautifully manicured greens in Jacks Bar. This clubhouse is the ideal location for the tired feet of any weary golfer, where a wide selection of food and beverages are available overlooking the spectacular views that this club has to offer. Astonishingly, you can enjoy all this for just £25.00 per person !! This includes 18 holes of golf with bacon rolls and coffee and for group or society bookings,1 golfer in 8 will play for free!! Please call us on 01829697086 for further information.

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HOWLEY HALL GOLF CLUB

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One of the finest golf course in Yorkshire, Howley Hall As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to the most golf courses. With many of these situated around the major cities of York, Leeds and Wakefield, you will find your perfect golf break with hundreds of accommodation providers, restaurants, bars and entertainment. A mixture of big name venues and hidden gems which are just waiting to be discovered Inland Links, parkland, heathland and features attributed to the region such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways.

The recently refurbished Spike Bar is the ideal place to relax pre or post round. Whilst, the lounge bar overlooks the 15th and 18th greens and offers a fine selection of ales, which include local guest beers, wines and spirits.

Howley Hall Golf Club is no exception. The fantastic championship golf course features arguably four of the best finishing holes in the whole of Yorkshire.

Perfect for all occasions, Howley Hall’s clubhouse is also home to a large, pleasant dining room which overlooks the 18th green. The dining room serves lunches and dinners daily as well as regularly catering for more formal dining occasions.

A fantastic venue for golf, Howley Hall was founded in 1900, course improvements were later made by the renowned golf course architect, Dr Alister Mackenzie in 1913. Today, the Club has a thriving membership and is home to the PGA in Yorkshire Open Championship.

The Club also has two outside areas which are perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months.

Situated within minutes of the M62 and M1 on the outskirts of Leeds, Howley Hall is the perfect location for visiting golfing parties holidaying in the area and golf societies. Highly regarded as one of the finest championship golf courses in Yorkshire, many visitors return to Howley Hall year-after-year.

Howley Hall Golf Club’s dedicated team are happy to tailor packages to suit the needs and budgets of visiting society groups and offer a variety of base packages which include golf on the championship course, delicious dining options

Away from the course, the Club also offers a range of excellent facilities in its superbly-appointed, clubhouse which boasts wonderful views across the course, to the Pennines and beyond.

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Holme Hall Golf Club

The finest championship golf course in north Lincolnshire, Holme Hall The county of Lincolnshire features some of the lowest-lying areas of land in England along with other parts of East Anglia. Steeped in history and traditions that date back centuries, the Romans, Saxons and Normans are recognised as having a major impact on what the landscape in the region looks like today.

Built on ancient coversands, the primary heathland golf course features excellent drainage and is playable by members and visitors all-year-round. Maintained to a high standard throughout the summer and winter months, the 6413 yard, Par 71 course represents a true test of golfing ability which can be enjoyed by all. Holme Hall Golf Club also has a tradition of nurturing some of the country’s top golfing talent, with Tony Jacklin a former member in his youth. He currently remains an Honorary Member of the golf club.

This area of England offers an array of golf courses scattered around the countryside, which is commonly referred to as the gateway to the fens, including many hidden gems.

The Club’s well-appointed clubhouse provides a comfortable space to relax pre or post round with a well-stocked bar and daily menus offering a variety of snacks and meals throughout the day.The catering team can provide an excellent service for all manner of social event as well as the many society visitors that sample the excellent golf and fine hospitality that Holme Hall has to offer.

Hospitality found in the surrounding towns and villages are second to none; making for an enjoyable weekend break. The friendly locals are always more than willing to talk and discuss the highlights of this wonderful region of the UK, especially in the clubhouses after a good day’s golfing! The variety of stunning golf courses and numerous accommodation providers in Lincolnshire make the county an attractive proposition for a golf break.

Holme Hall Golf Club welcome society and corporate groups throughout the year. Offering a selection of packages that can be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of your visiting party to include excellent golf on the championship course, breakfast, lunch and evening meals as required.

For further information, please contact Holme Hall Golf Club’s Manger, Andrew Watson.

The finest championship golf course in north Lincolnshire, Holme Hall Golf Club has a rich heritage which dates back to 1908.

Testament to the enjoyment of the Club’s visitors, many society groups include Holme Hall as a regular feature to their golfing calendar.

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HARROGATE

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As well as being the largest county in the north of England, Yorkshire is also home to the most golf courses allowing you to find your perfect golf break with hundreds of accommodation providers, restaurants, bars and entertainment. A mixture of big name venues and hidden gems which are just waiting to be discovered, North Yorkshire’s inland links, parkland and heathland golf course meander through the stunning scenery attributed to the region, such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways. With something for everyone, North Yorkshire represents the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money. The Victorian Spa town of Harrogate, is set at the heart of the UK and is 200 miles from both London and Edinburgh. The town is serviced by mainline rail links and motorways networks. The heart of Yorkshire, Harrogate is the perfect base for a day, weekend or longer break exploring all that the region has to offer with an excellent range of accommodation providers in the town offering reasonably priced breaks and great hospitality. Bustling with shops and eateries, Harrogate is circled by an extensive green space that surrounds the town, known as the Stray – stretching over 200 acres, it gives a homely green and spacious feeling to the town which has many other gardens and natural landscapes to discover.

Established in 1892, Harrogate Golf Club is the oldest club in Harrogate. With a long respected history in golfing circles, the Club has hosted the National Championships and is regularly selected to stage Yorkshire County events. Harrogate Golf Club is proud to be part of the Mackenzie society. Originally designed by Dr Alister Mackenzie, the golf course is not overly long by modern standards but provides a true test of golfing ability nonetheless. The Colonial-style Harrogate clubhouse boasts excellent facilities. Two spacious dining rooms are the ideal location for breakfast, lunches, dinners or more formal dining. Whilst the comfortable lounge area feature a well-stocked bar and a stunning veranda for alfresco dining or summer barbeques overlooking the stunning rose garden and putting green.

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A full catering service is provided. Members and Visitors to the golf club are able to choose from a selection of breakfasts through to formal three course dinners in a Dining Room setting. As well as this, Harrogate’s catering team host a variety of social events throughout the year and regularly cater for visiting societies, meeting their exacting needs in terms of requirements and budget. With the start of the subscription year on 1st April, now is an ideal time to become a member of this warm and friendly golf club. Harrogate Golf Club offer a variety of membership packages to suit all ages and lifestyle including flexible membership. Harrogate GC is also renowned in Yorkshire for exceeding its members’ expectation, offering close to one-hundred club competitions to members throughout the year. The Club also welcomes societies and corporate groups who come back year-after-year to enjoy Harrogate Golf Club and to sample the Club’s excellent golf course and fine hospitality.

The Club offer various packages which can be tailored to meet the requirements and budget of the visiting party, including championship golf, excellent dining options and a variety of additions which can be discussed with the Pro Shop. Harrogate’s professional team are on hand to ensure that smooth running of your events from arrival through the prize giving following the completion of your round Harrogate Golf Club has been chosen to host the Trilby Tour Two’s Championship in August 2018. This event will be televised by SKYSPORTS and will be aired later in the year. Entry to the Championship can be secured by winning the qualifying events. Online entries are now being taken by following this link www.harrogate-gc. co.uk/visitors/opens/

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The Manchester Golf Club

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Breath-taking scenery and fantastic golf in the north-west

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Grange Park Golf Club

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he county of Lincolnshire features some of the lowestlying areas of land in England along with other parts of East Anglia. Steeped in history and traditions that date back centuries, the Romans, Saxons and Normans are recognised as having a major impact on what the landscape in the region looks like today.

This area of England offers an array of golf courses scattered around the countryside, which is commonly referred to as the gateway to the fens, including many hidden gems. Hospitality found in the surrounding towns and villages are second to none; making for an enjoyable weekend break. The friendly locals are always more than willing to talk and discuss the highlights of this wonderful region of the UK, especially in the clubhouses after a good day’s golfing! The variety of stunning golf courses and numerous accommodation providers in Lincolnshire make the county an attractive proposition for a golf break. Located to the east of the River Trent, Scunthorpe is a quaint garden town renowned for its attractive parks and open spaces.

Aside from this, tennis courts are bookable all year round and Grange Park’s large fishing pond available all year round. Leisure venue, Grange Park is a family run business which has been trading in the leisure industry for over 25 years. With a shared enthusiasm for golf and tennis, the venue in Messingham, Scunthorpe features indoor and outdoor tennis courts, an idyllic fishing lake, eighteen-hole golf course as well as superbly-appointed clubhouse and caravan, motorhome pitches and comfortable lodges. Grange Park offers a wealth of leisure activities and facilities to create the perfect active holiday for groups and families. For golfers, the wellmaintained, eighteen hole golf course provides a fair but challenging experience for all levels of golfer. The resort is also home to a nine-hole, par 3 course; excellent for social rounds or family fun - enjoyable but also challenging enough to really test your short game.

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The setting is also a renowned Lincolnshire wedding venue. Grange Park’s catering team offer a delicious range of menus to suit all budgets and occasions including a superb Sunday carvery which proves to be very popular. The resort’s friendly, attentive staff are on hand to ensure that your event runs smoothly, creating a memorable experience at Grange Park which sees many visitors returning year-after-year.

Golf societies are welcome throughout the year with prices starting from as little as £20 per person. Society packages can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual group; or, visiting groups can take advantage of the fantastic ‘Play & Stay’ packages that are on offer – staying in one of the resort’s fantastic lodges which includes unlimited golf and a variety of dining options. For all enquiries, please contact Grange Park on 01724 762 945 or email: info@grangepark.com

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The comfortable surroundings of the Grange Park clubhouse are the ideal place to relax and enjoy a post round drink or a bite to eat. The professional, business-like venue is also perfect for important meetings or presentations and, with the added draw of the golf course, Grange Park is the ideal corporate venue.

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Fabulous Golf In A Truly Glorious Setting.

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Despite being one of the forgotten areas of the United Kingdom, the Solway Coast is one of the most picturesque parts of the UK, offering quality golf courses for the enjoyment of the discerning golfer and visiting society groups in magnificent settings. The breath-taking coastline has a huge variety of scenery and terrain, providing something for everyone. The Solway Coast boasts spectacular views across the Solway Firth to the Lakeland Fells, and inland to the Galloway Hills, and to the Isle of Man to the west. It is the Solway’s tranquillity and undeniable beauty that make it the perfect place to explore with the coast being extremely popular with walkers, cyclists, bird watchers and artists as well as golfers visiting the area. Combine the abundant heather and gorse lined fairways with the variable coastal winds, and you will have to play well to meet your handicap on most of the courses. Colvend Golf Club is a favourite spot, lying within the East Stewartry Coast National Scenic Area and situated just off the A710 coast road between Dumfries and Dalbeattie. The club was founded in 1905, the principal architect of the original 9 hole course being Willie Fernie.

However, the course was re-designed in 1985 by golf course architect Dave Thomas and an extension to 18 holes, involving John Souter of GTI, and Peter Alliss, was opened in 1997. The testing parkland layout is set on the gorgeous Solway Coast amongst the popular holiday destinations of Southerness, Kippford, Rockcliffe and Sandyhills, which offer an abundance of accommodation providers to suit all requirements and form the ideal base from which to explore the Solway region, including its golf courses and many other recreational attractions. The well appointed Clubhouse at Colvend has an extensive patio area perfect for al fresco dining and drinks in the summer months. The clubhouse boasts panoramic views of the course and the surrounding coastal countryside from the fully licensed lounge.

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The reasonably priced Clubhouse menu changes frequently, with members and visitors alike appreciative of the wholesome, home cooked meals which use fresh, local ingredients where possible. Working in conjunction with local accommodation providers, Colvend Golf Club can offer a variety of ‘stay and play’ special deals to visiting groups of golfers looking to experience all that the Solway Coast has to offer. The Club offers unbeatable value on mid-week breaks with prices starting at just £160 to include three rounds of golf, and two nights half-board accommodation. A variety of day visitor rates ideal for society groups visiting the Solway Coast are also available. A call to the clubhouse number is all that is required to get your golfing break under way to enjoy some fabulous golf in a truly glorious setting.

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A hidden gem in the heart of South Yorkshire.

Tee off for a fantastic day of golf at Crookhill Park golf course situated in the heart of the South Yorkshire countryside on the outskirts of Doncaster The 18-hole course, run by Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, is ideal for mid-to-high handicappers and society groups looking for a relaxed, entertaining day’s golf.

Crookhill’s superbly-appointed, Nineteenth Hole Bar and Clubhouse a wide variety of hot and cold food is available throughout the day, so whether you’re looking to fill up before your round, or relax afterwards our menu will have something to suit you. The Clubhouse team offer tailor-made catering packages for large events throughout the year as well as for visiting society groups who, as testimony to the Club’s hospitality and fantastic golf course, return year-after-year.

Measuring a fraction less than 6,000 yards, the par 70 layout is set within pleasant parkland and boasts a handful of challenging holes, kept in tip-top shape thanks to the dedicated greens team. None come much tougher than the infamous 11th, which is widely considered to be one of the most difficult holes in South Yorkshire and certainly worthy of its No.1 stroke index rating. At 439 yards long, the par-4 offers no mercy for wayward drives with five ditches and a pond to avoid. Only arrow straight drives will find the tree-lined fairway before the final approach onto the elevated green can be attempted. Crookhill Park Golf Course has fantastic society packages available to all groups of players, parties and corporate functions of eight or more and include the 18 great holes of golf, a fantastic meal and discounted golf buggies. The Club House at Crookhill Park Golf Course offers all the amenities for a great round of golf, with fantastic changing rooms complete with showers and toilet facilities.

Morning and afternoon packages are available seven days a week and can be tied in with the Clubhouse’s extremely popular carvery on a Sunday.

For further information, please contact Crookhill Park Golf Course on 01709 862 979 or complete the society enquiry form available at www.crookhillgolfcourse.co.uk/

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Located on the outskirts of Bolton, the delightful Deane Golf Club is over 100 years old and for those seeking a truly traditional golfing experience on a parkland golf course, it ticks all the boxes.

The original 1906 clubhouse was burned to the ground in 1915 and the current clubhouse dates back to 1920. However the clubhouse and its facilities have recently undergone a major extension, refurbishment and modernisation programme. This involved a total makeover of the ground floor facilities including a new bar, an additional "Sports Bar" with Sky TV and pool table. The professional shop has been extended and there is an indoor swing room complete with Skytrak. (Skytrak technology offers members and visitors a club fitting service, lesson with our fully qualified PGA Pro and an indoor playing facility on "bad weather days").

A private members golf club, Deane is famed for its friendliness to visiting parties, large or small in numbers and is considered to be probably amongst the best, it not the best of the Bolton and District golf courses.

A resurfaced car park together with a security entrance/exit barrier are all recent additions to a golf club looking to offer best possible service to members and visitors alike.

The 18 hole course has seen lots of improvements to its layout since 1971 and further changes to the layout have been made from 2001 when the land which the golf course is on was purchased from the Duke of Norfolk Estate. The course is 18 hole situated along the valley of the River Croal and offers panoramic views of the West Pennine Moors.

The course is a good test of golf for all ranges of golfing handicaps.

Steeped in history, Deane Golf Club

There are lots of stand out holes on the course, such as the Par3 141 yard 13th hole, Deane's answer to Royal Troon's famous "postage stamp". Immediately followed by the par 4 14th hole (S I 1) once described by Sir Henry Cotton as a "Par 4 that would grace any of the Open Championship Venues". The Par3 16th measuring 203 yards is considered by many of the local golfers and Deane Members as one of the toughest Par 3s in the Bolton area. The course measuring 5,677 yards over 18 holes offers a wonderful test of golf.

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The clubhouse provides an excellent setting for any occasion and the first floor function room offers panoramic views over the 18th green and the West Pennine Moors. Disability access is also catered for with the provision of a chair lift to the first floor. Deane Golf Club welcomes societies and visiting groups during the week and on selected weekends throughout the year. The Club offer a variety of 18 hole packages, 30 hole packages consisting of 12 holes in the morning and 18 holes in the afternoon. (For the hardy 36 hole packages are available) each of these packages can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party. Each package is coupled with excellent dining options and, with the outstanding condition of the golf course and a warm welcome that is received at Deane Golf Club it is no surprise that many visitors return year after year.

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Elsham Golf Club Something for all in the North Lincolnshire countryside

Elsham Golf Club was established in 1900 and is home to one of the premier golf courses in North Lincolnshire. The gently undulating golf course blends the characteristics of both picturesque parkland and tough heathland layouts, providing an enjoyable challenge to golfers of all abilities. The Elsham course is maintained to a very high standard and offers all-year-round golf.

Conveniently accessed by the M1 motorway and the A1, the South YorkshireNorth Lincolnshire border is packed full of wonderful countryside charm and an abundance of fantastic golf courses - the perfect fit for a great golf weekend. The region of England features some of the lowestlying areas of land in the whole of the UK and is steeped in history and traditions that date back centuries.

A quality, garden town notable for its attractive parks and open spaces, Scunthorpe is also home to many historical sites – many linking to its heritage in the steel industry- architecture and museums.

North Lincolnshire offers a variety of excellent accommodation providers, fantastic eateries and entertainment options, so there is plenty to do and see away from the golf course.

The town features a wonderful array of boutique hotels and bed & breakfast accommodation providers that are reasonably priced and a service that is second to none.

The third largest settlement in Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe is located east of the River Trent just 23 miles north-east of Doncaster.

Packed full of character, Scunthorpe has a wide range of experiences to offer visitors of all ages and a number of great days out for the family.

Elsham Golf Club Barton Road, Elsham, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 0LS

With an abundance of flora and fauna, the Elsham course is regularly visited by an array of beautiful wildlife. The Club are serious about the conservation of this and have installed a number of bird boxes and viewers around the golf course as part of their commitment to helping the natural environment.

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While the superbly-appointed, Elsham Room is located on the first floor and, offering panoramic views of the golf course and surrounding countryside, is the ideal venue for corporate days and society meetings. Golf societies are welcome to the golf club on weekdays and some selected Sunday afternoons. The Club offers a variety of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual party.

Elsham Golf Club has recently been announced as the venue for the English Seniors Men’s Open Amateur Championship in 2019 – an event with over 35 years of history attached to it, which is open to the finest 55 year and over golfers in the country.

For groups of 15 golfers or more, Elsham Golf Club offer packages starting from as little as £25 per golfer. The packages combine excellent golf on the England Golf Championship Venue golf course with delicious dining options from a bacon roll and coffee on arrival to homemade classics following completion of your round.

The beautiful clubhouse at Elsham Golf Club offers the perfect setting to host all manner of social occasion; from family celebrations to business meetings or corporate dinners, the dedicated hospitality team at Elsham Golf Club look forward to ensuring your experience is extra special.

The Club’s professional staff and hospitality team are vastly experienced and cater for large and small groups throughout the year. Through attention to detail, the excellent golf course and fantastic facilities, Elsham Golf Club is sure to provide a truly memorable experience for all.

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The Club is also a renowned Sunday lunch venue for member and visitors alike.

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Worsley Golf Club

Lancashire is a great location for a golfing break or holiday with all golfing tastes catered for. The county has an abundance of great deals and great golf. Filled with fantastic courses, Lancashire is steeped in a proud golfing heritage with world famous Open venues basking in the beautiful surroundings of the countryside. Featuring a delightful blend of gardens and lawns, the rural village and conservation area of Monton contains the picturesque Monton Green. The golf courses that meander through the beautiful Monton countryside feel a million miles away from the Greater Manchester suburbs that are just a stone’s throw away. A challenging golf course set in a beautiful parkland setting, Worsley Golf Club was founded in 1894. Redesigned in the 1930s by the legendary golf course architect, James Braid, the golf club is located just six miles from the centre of Manchester and, whilst being so close to the city, is highly regarded as one of the most beautiful and scenic parkland golf course in the North West of England. Worsley Golf Club will be hosting a number major Lancashire Finals over the coming years. Among the characteristics of the golf course, visitors can enjoy rolling fairways and an attractive blend of mature trees. The Worsley course is kept in an immaculate condition by the Club’s green keeping team to provide a relaxing, yet challenging round in a tranquil setting. Worsley’s clubhouse offers the perfect environment in which to relax and unwind following your round, with a wide choice of food and beverages available from the bar.

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Grandstand views of the 1st tee and 18th green are available from the clubhouse’s wellappointed balcony, which is also ideal for al fresco eating and drinking during the summer months. Worsley Golf Club extends a warm welcome to societies and corporate visitors throughout the year, with a friendly, professional staff team on hand to accommodate your every need. Summer and winter deals can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of the visiting party, combining excellent golf and tasty dining options. Worsley Golf Club has built an enviable reputation for a truly memorable golf day with many visitors and societies returning year after year.

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A great place for golf & events Chester is a classic, contemporary city bursting with must see treasures with plenty of places to eat, drink, see and explore. The well-appointed Pryors Hayes clubhouse offers a relaxing retreat to enjoy a drink or bite to eat before or after your round. In the summer months, members and visitors can enjoy the orangery and gardens whilst in the winter months, they are able to get warm by the roaring log fire in the log cabin styled clubhouse.

When it comes to charm, Chester comfortably sits next to the likes of London, York, Bath and Edinburgh. Visitors flock to appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Offering the ideal location for a weekend break, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurant. Accessible from the UK’s motorway networks, base yourself in Chester to explore the many secrets of the north west of England including stately mansions, turreted castles and landscaped gardens through to the golf courses that are often regarded as hidden gems in the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

The Club specialise in society days and have built long lasting relationship with society groups from near and far. Offering a combination of great golf and fine hospitality, the golf club saw over two hundred society groups visit in 2017. Many of whom will return this year or in the future. Pryors Hayes Golf Club welcome visitors throughout the week whether you are a beginner or a seasoned lover of the beautiful game. The website, www.pryorshayes. co.uk features a variety of fantastic offers which can be taken advantage of, combining excellent food and championship golf.

The village of Oscroft has rural charm and lots of character as well as being the home of one of Chester’s premier golf clubs, Pryors Hayes.

The Club’s professional team will work with you to create the perfect golf day at the right price. Whilst pay & play visitors can enjoy a full English breakfast, tea or coffee and eighteen holes of golf from as little as £20.

A great place to play golf and enjoy superb hospitality, Pryors Hayes Golf Club is set in the picturesque Cheshire countryside. The challenging parkland golf course offers an enjoyable day’s golf for all levels of ability and has a fast-growing reputation of quality in the north-west of England.

If you are looking for another course to play, our sister course Hartford golf club is 15 mins away, we will offer the golf half price there if you book both courses.

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Dewsbury District Golf Club Est 1891

A traditional club with a rich heritage There is an abundance of fine golf courses on offer in West Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Easily accessed by junctions of the M1 and M62, the region features a number of grand parkland venues looking over picturesque countryside such as the majesty of the Yorkshire Dales. The new clubhouse at Dewsbury District Golf Club was refurbished in 2004 and offers the utmost in relaxation and comfort.

With something for everyone, West Yorkshire is the ideal retreat for a golfing break with a wide variety of venues offering fantastic value for money.

The upstairs, Pinnacle suite overlooks the golf course and offers spacious surroundings making it the ideal retreat for a drink or bite to eat either pre or post round. Home-cooked food is served in a contemporary environment allowing you to enjoy some of the region’s finest produce through delicious cuisine, created using locally sourced ingredients where possible, there are dining facilities for 50 – 100 guests and is ideal for presentations, parties and other social gatherings.

Mirfield is a quaint town in Kirklees, West Yorkshire located between Brighouse and Dewsbury. The two is the perfect blend countryside charm and the characteristics of a small market town with plenty on offer to enjoy away from the golf course. Dewsbury District Golf Club dates back to 1891 and is built on land known locally as the Pinnacle. Originally designed by Old Tom Morris, custodian of the Old Course, St Andrews and Open Champion in 1861, 1862, 1864 and 1867, the Dewsbury golf course was later altered to an 18-hole layout by Ted Ray from Ganton in 1906. Further alterations were made to the course which can be enjoyed today, by Peter Allis and Dave Thomas in 1972.

The ideal location for both business and pleasure, Dewsbury District Golf Club encourages you to indulge your group in great golf, fantastic food and luxurious surroundings. The golf club extends a warm welcome to visiting parties and societies through a variety of flexible packages for groups of twelve golfers or more. Dewsbury’s society packages are designed to meet your specific requirements, including facilities for reception, lunch, golf and dinner.

Offering a testing but fair challenge to all abilities, Dewsbury District golf course uses the natural undulations in the landscape to create a truly memorable golfing experience with spectacular views of the surrounding West Yorkshire countryside.

The Club offers a range of other great deals throughout the year for pay & play deals which can be enjoyed by visitors to the region.

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he golfing year is now becoming a twelve month affair rather than simply limited to the summer months meaning that there is minimal time for major maintenance work on fairways, greens and tee boxes. Although major works such as ditch clearing, fairway replacement or golf course drainage when required are best to be carried out in the winter months where minimal disruption to play is possible, many golf clubs across the country now promote all-yearround playability with memberships expecting the same high quality fairways and true-running greens 365 days a year. Societies and corporate golf days are also becoming less limited to the summer months and a lot of touring groups are looking to save money by tackling courses in the winter season.

September is the month when Fusarium can be a persistent problem. Applying preventative spray, avoiding high nitrogen feeds and keeping the surface as dry as possible by aeration and brushing should see the greens stay clear of disease.

Golf course managers and their greenkeeping teams face different challenges as the year goes on: During January and February, clubs need to ensure that the course’s irrigation is an efficient system as the reliance on this is essential to the playability of a golf course during long dry summers. March sees the end of winter and along comes better ground and air temperature and, ultimately more footfall on the golf course. The spring is the time to start some early growth for the season ahead, avoiding potential dry spots out on the golf course.

This has emphasised the need for excellent maintenance and a top quality partner to manage greenkeeping or provide the equipment necessary for golf clubs to keep up with some of the most prestigious golfing venues in the UK.

In April, growth is imminent, now greenkeepers have the opportunity to tidy up the golf course and begin setting mowing patterns so that the fairways are kept ‘like carpets’, the greens ‘fast and contoured’ as well as the rough being how the members like it!

Expert advice and opinion is needed. In most cases, golf club management teams will be required to undertake certain processes and use machinery unique to their course based on ambiguity in things like soil type, weather patterns and planning and management policies.

During the summer months of May, June, July and August, the golf course commonly experiences the warmest period of the year and arguably the golf course’s busiest.

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Whilst October and November are the months when the moss can be apparent on the greens of many rural golf courses. Moss appears when the grass is weak and cannot resist an invasion. Cutting too short is a typical example of moss invasion as it inadequate feeding balances. Suffolk-based turf care and equipment specialist, Terrain Aeration Ltd are recognised for providing an essential service where compaction and waterlogging are a problem on the golf course. The company offers a range of pitch care and turf care specialist services to golf course managers throughout the country, covering the majority of deep penetration aeration needs as well as soil excavation for golf courses, bowling greens and sports pitches. Terrain Aeration Ltd in the UK was founded by Lynda and David Green some twenty-five years ago, with the machines based on a system developed in Germany in the mid 1970’s.They have treated hundreds of golf courses over the years The Terrain Aeration system offers a deep penetration aeration service for the relief of compaction, panning and waterlogging on golf courses, sports pitches and bowling greens using their fleet of Terralift and SuperScamper machines.

The focus is on decompaction of soil, and the rootzones of trees and turf. The system works using a probe to penetrate the soil to the required depth, up to 1 metre deep, creating a blast of compressed air which fractures the soil to open up fissures and aerate and allow air and water to the roots. Dried seaweed is then injected to keep the holes open to allow continuous drainage and aeration. As a result of this specialist care, courses can retain immediate use of the tee, green or fairway after treatment. The air pressure produced by Terrain Aeration’s machinery is adjustable to suit the ground being treated so there is no surface damage. The company also do soil excavation of soil samples.

Unique one-metre deep soil penetration Terrain Aeration are the only operators of the Terralift® - one metre deep aeration machines used to relieve waterlogging and compaction panning on golf greens, tees, fairways, approaches, footpaths and ever around tree roots. Depending on soil conditions at the time of treatment, the Terralift machine can cover approximately 2,000m2 per day. No other machine can reach the one-metre depth to provide an effective long term aeration and drainage solution, to increase the oxygen content in the root zone, and create better access for water to reach the roots as well as aiding a stronger root growth and sward.

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STONELEIGH PARK LODGE The perfect base for a golfing break in the midlands

Stoneleigh Park Lodge is a 58-bedroom 4-star guest house located within the grounds of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most flexible exhibition and conference centre, the NAEC Stoneleigh at Stoneleigh Park. Situated between Coventry and Leamington Spa, just off the A46, which links the M40 with the M69 and M6, Stoneleigh Park Lodge is easily accessible via road and has good rail and air links. All rates include a buffet- style full English breakfast and VAT. The ground floor rooms are specifically designed for disabled guests and a designated parking area is also available. Interconnecting rooms and rooms with a garden area are available, subject to availability. All major credit and debit cards are accepted. Relax within contemporary and comfortable surroundings while enjoying the best of British food and drink. Guests can relax in the informal bar and lounge area which serves a range of food and drink throughout the day. On a nice day, guests can enjoy the terrace and rustic garden furniture, and take in the comfortable surroundings of Stoneleigh Park. Breakfast is served from 7:00am, lunch between 12:00pm-2:00pm MonFri, and evening meals from 6:00pm. Drinks are served throughout the day until late for residents.

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Breadsall Priory Country Club Set on 300 acres of heavenly green grounds, Breadsall Priory Country Club offers something for the whole family to enjoy. As well as two 18-hole golf courses, the championship Priory and the Moorland, the country club is home to a fully equipped Marriott Hotel and spa, Our hotel’s signature spa showcases a wide assortment of beauty treatments, including facials, massages and manicures. Located just 15 minutes from the centre of Derby, 45 minutes from Nottingham and an hour from Sheffield, this 13th Century, historic hotel and country club is very easily accessible yet manages to maintain a feeling of separation from the sounds, sights and stresses of modern life. Upon arriving all such worries seem to just fade away, allowing you to not only relax, but also to focus on your game. The surrounding area is equally steeped in natural beauty and ancestral history alike, with the iconic Chatsworth house and the enchanting Calke Abbey residing well within reach. Derby itself is a lively and ever surprising midland city; with great shopping centres and a range of boutiques as well as proximity to the outstandingly beautiful peak district is quickly growing in popularity. The landscaped gardens at Breadsall Priory Country Club offer the perfect setting to enjoy events of any size, whether it’s a wedding or an afternoon tea for two. The grounds manage to preserve the intense natural beauty of the area as well as the rich history of the grounds and building, creating a genuinely unforgettable experience.

The courses, much like the grounds it sits in, are maintained to the highest standards and offer a challenge to players of all standards. The two par 70 courses stretch a total of 12,154 yards. The Moorland Course was designed by Donald Steele, a legend in his own right having leant his advice to every single course on which the open championship has been played.

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He has recently won awards for two of his courses in the USA and perhaps more impressively is thought to have provided the master plan for the modern St Andrews. The club also provides the championship Priory 18 hole course, making this setting perfect for golf society tours; less traveling, more of the game we all love.

The stunning setting is ideal for family breaks, golfing society tours or even just some much needed self-indulgence. With its excellent links to Derby and surrounding cities, it really is hard to find a good reason not to try this hidden gem.

If the outstanding quality of courses and the luxurious spa were not enough, the site is also home to the award-winning priory restaurant famed for its exquisite traditional English cuisine and use of local produce. If that doesn’t take your fancy you can always dress down for the relaxed atmosphere in the Tempo bar restaurant, offering international cuisine options, and a casual bar serving a range of cocktails, local ales, as well as all your favourites. The facilities and courses at Breadsall Priory Marriott Hotel and Country Club really will take your breath away, providing that much needed relaxation.

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Bury St Edmunds is referred to as the jewel in the crown of Suffolk, offering award winning restaurants, incredible shopping opportunities and 1,000 years of history to explore. More than this, the beautiful surrounding areas make for the ideal spot for golf courses, of which Bury St Edmunds golf club is a must visit.

The club boasts its own pro shop, stocking the top brands in golf and ran by PGA professional Matt Alderton. Also available are a variety of coaching packages specifically tailored to help you improve your game. The clubhouse is famed for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, local ales and a Sunday carvery that is bound to be a hole in one. The food here is delightful, and with an incredibly varied menu, there’s bound to be something that takes your fancy. The lounge boasts beautiful views of the course and is able to host any event with style and comfort. With the recent addition of an outside terrace for long summer nights,

With Georgian squares, stunning medieval architecture and stunning gardens, this part of the UK blends together history and modernity to create a truly unique character. Bury St Edmunds is home to Suffolk’s only cathedral as well as the 11th century ruined Benedictine Abbey complete with award winning gardens, once a place of pilgrimage and one of the most important monasteries in Europe. The town has connections to Dickens, the Magna Carta and is the resting place of influential royal figures; around every corner is a story waiting to be told. The 18-hole championship course often hosts regional competitions. The course was created in 1924, the original design was by the first British Ryder Cup team captain Ted Ray, winner of an Open and a US Open. It has some long holes, and stretches for 6,676 metres in total, making it one of the more substantial courses in Suffolk.

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There are 2 courses to play, a mature 18 holes the other a quality 9 hole, in a stunning part of the UK. Within an hour of both Cambridge and Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds Golf club is easily accessible to many, and has been attracting the attention of golf societies all over the country. With the excellently well-maintained course, friendly atmosphere, and top of the range facilities, this course in Suffolk is a must visit.

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Nuneaton Golf Club

T:02476 347 810 E:nuneatongolfclub@btconnect.com W:www.nuneatongolfclub.co.uk The beautiful, mature parkland golf course of Nuneaton Golf Club is a fine example of Warwickshire golf. Immaculately maintained and an enjoyable challenge to all who take on its wonderful fairways, the Club was established in 1906 as a nine-hole course which was cut from farmland. Since this time, the golf course has been constantly improved and was extended to the 18-holes which can be enjoyed today in 1964. As a tribute to this work and the Club’s ongoing investment in the course and facilities, Nuneaton Golf Club is now recognised as one of the finest golf courses in the Midlands.

You’ll be spoilt for choice in Warwickshire

The landlocked county of Warwickshire is an attractive prospect with things to see and do for all the family – especially those carrying golf clubs! With its central location and variety of stay and play resorts, as well as being connected to the rest of the country by superb transport links, Warwickshire represents a fantastic destination for visiting society groups or golfing holidays. Visitors to the region can choose from a wide variety of golf courses. Whilst, the county if renowned for its traditional parkland layouts through to heath and woodland courses; some of the golf course in the region have a unique inland links-feel to them. Spoilt for choice, Warwickshire has a wide and varied golfing contingent and has something to offer all abilities and budgets, including European Tour venues and also, The Belfry which has hosted one of the most memorable European Ryder Cup victories among the four times it has hosted the golf’s pinnacle event.

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PGA Professional, Andy Sullivan is an Honorary Life Member of the golf club. Raised in Nuneaton, Sullivan turned professional in 2011 and has since claimed three victories on the European Tour, feature in the 2016 Ryder Cup team and rise to number 36 in the world golf rankings. Andy can be spotted making use of the Club’s excellent practice facilities as well as helping some of the Club’s Junior members. Nuneaton Golf Club’s relatively new clubhouse was built in 1971 and has been extended and refurbished several times to create the wonderful, top quality facilities that are enjoyed by over 800 members and numerous visitors each week. Providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for members and guests alike, you can be assured of good company and an array of great hot and cold food, available from the Club’s excellent catering team who, with the Club’s hospitality team, host many social functions throughout the year as well as catering for visiting groups and corporate days. Sulli’s Bar is the 19th Hole at Nuneaton Golf Club, named in honour of afore mentioned, Andy Sullivan. Offering a relaxed, fun environment, the bar features a well-stocked bar and a good offering a beers, wines and spirits.

Nuneaton Golf Club welcomes visiting societies and groups through the year, Monday – Friday, with professional staff and catering teams on hand to look after every aspect of your day – leaving you to focus on the course and exceptional facilities that the Club has to offer Warmth or the welcome, excellent facilities and a fantastically-presented golf course combine to make Nuneaton Golf Club the ideal venue for your event. The Club have three packages to choose from which combine championship golf with delicious dining options.

Away from the golf course, the county is littered with country parks, quaint market towns and museums showcasing the county’s historical importance as well as the remarkable works of William Shakespeare who resided in the county.

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The clubhouse restaurant serves an excellent blend of traditional and modern dishes to suit all palates and budgets; and the deserts are nothing short of legendary among members and their guests.

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Tranquil surroundingsin the West Midlands With its central location and variety of stay and play resorts, the West Midlands is hard to beat when it comes to golf weekends.

Spoilt for choice, the West Midlands has a wide and varied golfing contingent and has something to offer all abilities and budgets.

Visitors to the region can choose from a wide variety of golf courses, from traditional parkland layouts through to heath and woodland courses; some with an inland links-feel to them.

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Golf in the heart of England Oxfordshire is a county full of superb golf courses and fantastic value for money offering everything you need for a thoroughly enjoyable golf break. The county lies between the Cotswolds to the west and the Chilterns to the east with a fantastic array of golf courses cut through the stunning pines and oaks that are featured in the landscape. Oxfordshire is also home to several purpose-built resorts which are ideally equipped for groups of golfers simply looking for a relaxing getaway. The luxurious hotels, stunning scenery and a great golfing history and tradition means a trip to the golf courses of Oxfordshire would definitely exceed expectations. The rural village of Brailes, which comprises Lower and Upper Brailes, is located just 3 miles east of Shipston-on-Stour in the picturesque WarwickshireOxfordshire countryside. An historic ridgeway acts as a border to the north and, the River Stour forms a boundary with Oxfordshire to the south. The quaint village is idyllically surrounded by the Brailes Hills, which offer fantastic views of the countryside as well as beyond into the hearts of rural Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. The village is close enough to all local Oxfordshire amenities, representing the ideal base for visitors to explore everything that the region has to offer.

Located in Brailes in the beautiful Cotswold countryside, the superbly-appointed, Feldon Valley offers fun and a challenge to all abilities. Course improvements between 2014 and 2106 allow excellent year round conditions with true greens, pure fairways and excellent drainage meaning the golf course is playable all year round.

Clubhouse redevelopment began in June 2017 with completion set for Summer 2018. The clubhouse will have 2 new balconies wrapped around its exterior, which offer wonderful views of the golf course and are the perfect place to enjoy a drink following completion of your round in the summer months.

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Feldon Valley’s catering is already second to none with excellent dining options available for light meals, through to more formal dining occasions and society meetings. Alongside this, five lodges with twenty-five bedrooms are under construction which will line the 1st fairway with spectacular views over the golf course, to the Cotswold Hills and beyond. This development is scheduled for completion in autumn 2018 and will elevate Feldon Valley to one of the premier stay & play golf venues in the heart of England. As a result of new ownership and recent investment, the course at Feldon Valley is in ‘the best condition it has been’ since it was founded over twenty years ago. Now managed by 360 Golf Ltd, the company aim to run a golf club that is friendly, a social hub in the community, family-orientated and great value for money.

A friendly club with a passion for golf and the countryside, society groups can also be assured of a warm welcome throughout the season with Feldon’s team on hand to make your visit to the Club a memorable day for all the right reasons. Taking care of everything from catering to prizes and even a fantastic ‘Beat the Pro’ on-course competition which can be organised by the Club’s professional team who are on hand every step of the way, allowing you to enjoy all that Feldon Valley has to offer.

For further information, please contact Feldon Valley on 01608 685 633 or alternatively, email enquiries to tom@feldonvalley.co.uk

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Rodway Hill Golf Course Today, Rodway Hill Golf Courses offers high quality, luxury ECO POD accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis providing affordable travel accommodation for golfers and non-golfers.

There are few counties that can match the natural beauty of Gloucestershire.

A fresh alternative to a standard hotel room, the six pod ECO POD hotel is designed for all year round use and provides double or twin bedroom options with an ECO POD television and heater in each room. Although the ECO PODs do not contain en-suite facilities, the Club do provide showering facilities and changing rooms which can be used by ECO hotel guests.

Set to the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, the region boasts some fantastic golf courses and resorts that offer a great golfing escape with many courses also offering on-site accommodation suitable for travelling groups. The surrounding scenery of Gloucestershire can be split into three distinct areas, the Cotswolds, Royal Forest of Dean and Severn Vale and boats the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK. The county features no less than forty-two golf courses, designed by some of the finest golf course architects and with fine views of the marvellous countryside. The golf courses offer a true test of all abilities. Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, you can hear a pin drop on the fairways of Gloucestershire; enjoying the fresh air as you play your way around some of the finest, oldest and most traditional courses that the country has to offer.

Visitors can ‘stay and play’ at Rodway Hill Golf Course from as little as £59 per night including bed & breakfast, evening meals and unlimited golf on the championship Rodway Hill Golf Course. Rodway Hill Golf Course, located in Highnam was founded in 1991 by local business man, Alan Price. Price employed the services of wellknown golf course architect, John Grabb who was instructed to convert what looked like an open field into a challenging golf course which was enjoyable for all but provided a stern test for even the most accomplished of golfer. In the early 90s, Price and his business partner were seen as the pioneers of pay & play golf in Gloucestershire. The Rodway Hill Golf Course development was just the start of a variety of golf course construction and management projects up and down the country including the superb, Welbeck Manor in Plymouth, which was developed from an old Victorian estate also in the 1990s In 2014/15, the Club was subject to further development with the introduction of accommodation on the Highnam site; with the aim to provide an attraction for local golfers and also society groups visiting the Gloucestershire area for a golfing break.

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In 2003, a much larger ECO clubhouse was also constructed which today is seen as the best and arguably most welcoming clubhouse environment in Gloucestershire. Members of Rodway Hill and visitors to the course are encouraged to socialise in the modern, large open plan clubhouse which has been finished to a very high standard. A selection of beverages from the well-stocked bar as well as superb catering facilities are available as you relax in the beauty of the Gloucestershire countryside. The ECO Club is conveniently located just a short trip from Gloucester and Cheltenham for off course entertainment and with the Cotswolds being on your ECO doorstep, woodland walks can be enjoyed also. Rodway Hill are pleased to welcome golf societies and are dedicated to offering outstanding value for money through a variety of golfing packages starting from just £17. Golf and dining packages are outlined on the Club’s website but the Rodway Hill professional team are more than happy to tailor their packagers to suit the requirements of your visiting party - choose the type of day you have, the number of holes you play and the catering pre and post round leaving the Rodway Hill team to ensure that the day runs smoothly.

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Excellent golf and dining at Greenway Hall

The course represents a fantastic test of golf. Mature landscaping, tree-lined fairways and several water features combine to offer a unique challenge to all levels of golfer.

Located in the heart of England and accessible from the whole country, Staffordshire is a fascinating county of outstanding natural beauty. The main attraction of the landlocked county is the award-winning Alton Towers theme park but there are also plenty of accommodation deals and reasonably priced green fees to take advantage of in the local area. Ideal places to base one’s golfing party would be Stafford or Stoke-on-Trent, the two biggest towns in the county. From here, the county’s luxurious fairways can be easily reached and the Staffordshire golfing challenge well and truly accepted. Staffordshire encompasses parts of the National Forest and Peak District National Park whilst combining the wild moorlands and uplands in the north with the low undulating landscape in the south around Cannock Chase, an area of natural outstanding beauty.

The Club offers various society packages based on a minimum of eight players, enabling society organisers create a bespoke golf day tailored to meet the needs of their visiting party as well as their budgets.

Greenway Hall first opened its fairways in 1909. Conceived by world renowned golf course architect, James Braid, the course’s undulating, elevated position offers stunning views over the Peak District towards the rolling countryside of Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Shropshire.

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Excellent service and value for money make the Greenway experience so special. Visitors often pay tribute to the golf club’s warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere as well as the exceptional views of the golf course which can be enjoyed from the clubhouse windows. Dining is taken care of in the Club’s beautiful, award-winning restaurant which is rated as the ‘Top Restaurant in Stoke-on-Trent’. Guests can savour a variety of traditional favourites as well as the Chef’s signature dishes, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Greenway Hall Golf Club also has an excellent reputation for hosting society and corporate golf with the provision of warm hospitality, superb inhouse catering and attention to detail their key aims as a golf club.

Located in Stockton Brook, just four miles from Stoke-on-Trent, Greenway Hall Golf Club is known for its warm welcome, excellent golf course, quality bar and restaurant, first class service and value for money.

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Whilst, Greenway Hall’s superbly-appointed clubhouse really does have it all. Whether it’s a simple drink following your round; breakfast, lunch or dinner, Greenway Hall Golf Club is the ideal place to relax and unwind with friends and family.

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Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell), Derby Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 7QR

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The county of Nottinghamshire is full of superb golf courses with a large number of regular society groups visiting the region. The quiet market towns and rolling hills of Nottinghamshire coupled with the cosmopolitan city life makes it a county of great contrasts. Sheltered by the Pennines to the west, the county receives low levels of rainfall and with some of the country's top heathland courses, the region offers an ideal retreat for golf breaks.

Notts Hollinwell is one of the finest examples of a heathland golf course in the whole of the British Isles. Laid out over 400 acres of free-draining sandstone, the course is playable all year-round making Notts Golf Club an ideal venue for summer and winter golf.

Centrally located with easy motorway access, Notts Hollinwell extends its warm welcome to any size of visiting party or society group. The Club accommodates all sizes of group visitors and days can be tailored to suit corporate and society visitors to ensure everyone enjoys a memorable day at Notts Hollinwell.

Founded in 1887, Notts Golf Club moved to its Hollinwell layout in 1901 when twice Open Champion, Willie Park Junior was invited to design the eighteen holes which today, is classed as one of the greatest inland courses.

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Situated in a natural valley in the heart of the Kirkby Forest, the undulating terrain has created hazards and a varied plain for golfing challenges.

The superb Notts Golf Club clubhouse sits proudly at the top of the long Hollinwell drive with majestic, panoramic views of the golf course and surrounding Nottinghamshire countryside. Visitors can be assured of a very warm welcome with several bars and lounges offering a variety of beverages as well as bar snacks and meals that are served throughout the day. Formal dining is available upstairs in the clubhouse.

Ranked in the Top 20 of England’s best golf courses, Notts Hollinwell is a very special place. Visitors delight as they take in the magnificent views of the course and imposing clubhouse when driving down the long driveway in the heart of Robin Hood country

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HAVERHILL GOLF CLUB

A county steeped in history and tradition and with a glorious coastline, Suffolk offers a superb all-year-round destination for golf breaks and is becoming increasingly sought-after among travelling society groups. The extremely tranquil region which borders the equally beautiful county of Norfolk, features lots of picturesque countryside and some brilliant golf courses to tackle. With natural undulations, streams and ditches that feature in the landscape, Suffolk is full of character and charm. With excellent and reasonably priced accommodation providers and entertainment away from the golf course, the wonderful options that Suffolk has to offer, coupled with the beautiful, never-ending scenery, make Suffolk’s ancient parklands a superb attraction for all pockets and persuasions. Situated 20 miles east of Cambridge and within easy access from the country’s motorway networks, Haverhill Golf Club is set in pleasant parkland on the Suffolk-Essex border. Lying across two valleys, the golf course’s fairways are split by the River Stour which meanders through the county.

The Club has become a popular venue for visiting clubs and societies who can be assured of a friendly welcome at Haverhill Golf Club while enjoying a challenging round of golf on one of Suffolk’s most memorable courses. After your round why not enjoy a drink or bite to eat in the relaxing atmosphere of the Club’s superblyappointed clubhouse facility where staff offer a wide range of high quality food and beverages. Haverhill’s clubhouse has a warm, welcoming atmosphere for members, visitors and golfing groups. Why not enjoy a drink, lunch or a fantastic Sunday carvery with friends and family. The spacious bar and patio area boast beautiful views across the practice green and tree-lined 1st fairway – the perfect spot to relax in the summer months.

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The well-appointed Lounge/Stud Bar is well-stocked and offer a reasonably price place to relax pre or post round. Hot and cold food is served seven days a week with catering including breakfast, lunches, dinners and more formal dining occasions through varied menus which change daily. Haverhill Golf Club welcomes golf societies throughout the year with many who experience the course and facilities returning year-after-year. The Club offer a wide range of packages to suit the needs and budgets of visiting parties. Whether you’re looking for a single round or a fully structured and catered day, Haverhill have something for everyone. Packages range from a simple bacon roll and round of golf through to a full day catering for up to 120 golfers, enjoying breakfast, lunch and an evening meal if required.

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Burghley Park Golf Club

Established in 1890, A native grassland championship links in a Capability Brown Park

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Situated within 600 yards of the A1, in the grounds of the Burghley Estate, Burghley Park can offer you and your golfing friends a great day out. Whatever the size of your group, the Club will offer you a friendly welcome, a memorable golfing experience and good hospitality. The course at Burghley is recognised as one of the most pleasing and enjoyable ones in the country, with very easy access from North, South, East and West. Investment is continually being made in the course, under the guidance of Gordon Irvine one of the country’s leading Golf Course Consultants. Two holes were completely renovated last winter with three more planned for redevelopment this winter to demonstrate the level of commitment to the Club’s continual improvement agenda. The course regularly hosts county and regional competitions and has recently been chosen to host the English Seniors Open Championships in 2020, by England Golf. The native grasslands links golf course, which has a unique parkland feel to it, has been built in a Capability Brown park on the outskirts of Stamford.

The Clubhouse, which was rebuilt in 2005, offers all visitors flexibility with its spacious bright interior, a multifunctional lounge and restaurant area. The catering offers are wide ranging and designed to give your group a memorable experience, both before and after your golf. Whether your event is for charity, a corporate day, a Captains Away Day, or just a day out for you and your golfing friends, it will be hosted by one of our members to ensure all of your arrangements run smoothly and you can concentrate on having fun. Tailoring, flexibility and good customer service are our watch words and underpin everything the Club does. It seems the Club is meeting these objectives as many societies return time and again. Have a look at their website to see what visitors say about their visits to Burghley Park.

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You can extend your golfing day out by visiting Stamford and, of course Burghley House, one of the most impressive Elizabethan houses in England. Built and mostly designed by Sir William Cecil and later, 1st Baron Burghley who was Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign. Stamford itself is home to over six hundred listed buildings, as well as being recognised as Britain’s first conservation area.

Burghley Park is a modern family orientated Club that welcomes all societies on weekdays and after 2.30 on summer afternoons at weekends. The Club’s prices are reasonable and designed to offer real value for money.

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Westwood Golf Club

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Golf in the spectacular Staffordshire countryside

The golf course is a story of two nines. The front nine with its undulating lies and terrain is a contrast to the back nine which takes on more of a parkland feel and presents a completely different challenge.

The Westwood clubhouse is the ideal venue for relaxing pre or post round, or even for more formal dining and business meetings with a range of facilities to suit the needs of members and visitors alike. With stunning views of the golf course from the balcony and a beautifully refurbished function room, the clubhouse can cater for any size of visiting party with fantastic catering services for a full bar service and affordable dining options.

Ideal places to base one’s golfing party would be Stafford or Stoke-on-Trent, the two biggest towns in the county. From here, the county’s luxurious fairways can be easily reached and the Staffordshire golfing challenge well and truly accepted.

Westwood Golf Club welcomes societies and visiting corporate groups throughout the year. The Club can tailor a variety of packages for groups of twelve golfers or more to include excellent value for money, a personal service and attention to detail.

Staffordshire encompasses parts of the National Forest and Peak District National Park whilst combining the wild moorlands and uplands in the north with the low undulating landscape in the south around Cannock Chase, an area of natural outstanding beauty.

The Westwood course has some memorable holes and excellent views of the clubhouse as well as the Staffordshire countryside which can be taken in whilst enjoying your round. The professional staff team are always on hand for society organisers to ensure a memorable and successful day is had by all with many societies returning year-after-year.

Set on either side of the River Churnet, which comes into play during the round, Westwood Golf Club in Leek provides a variety of interesting challenges for the novice and experienced player.

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Barlaston Golf Club

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Golf in the Heart of England Located in the heart of England and accessible from the whole country, Staffordshire is a fascinating county of outstanding natural beauty. The main attraction of the landlocked county is the award-winning Alton Towers theme park but there are also plenty of accommodation deals locally including The Upper House in Barlaston and The Mill and Crown Hotels in Stone Ideal places to base one’s golfing party would be Stafford or Stoke-on-Trent, the two biggest towns in the county. From here, the county’s luxurious fairways can be easily reached and the Staffordshire golfing challenge well and truly accepted. Staffordshire encompasses parts of the National Forest and Peak District National Park whilst combining the wild moorlands and uplands in the north with the low undulating landscape in the south around Cannock Chase, an area of natural outstanding beauty. Situated just outside the village of Barlaston in Staffordshire, Barlaston Golf Club features a beautiful parkland golf course. Bordered in part by the River Trent, the course demands good course management due to its challenging layout.

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The excellent clubhouse at Barlaston boasts a comfortable lounge bar and spacious dining room offering views across the course and practice putting green. There is also a patio for al fresco dining in the summer months overlooking the eighteenth green and fairway. The clubhouse can provide a quality selection of drinks, snacks and meals with a regular specials board.Pams kitchen provides an excellent service for visiting societies and can offer dining packages tailored to individual needs – they invite group organiser to give them a call to discuss requirements on 01782 372867.

Societies find Barlaston’s attention to detail, flexibility and value for money ideal when organising their golfing calendar. Societies consisting of eight or more players are welcome seven days a week through a range of extensive packages combining championship golf and excellent dining options.

For further information, please contact Barlaston Golf Club on 01782 372 867 or email enquiries to info@barlastongolfclub.co.uk. or visit www.barlastongolfclub.co.uk

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The course was designed by Peter Allis and built around 1972/3 and became a members club in 1987 progressing to the facility that members and visitors enjoy today.

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Cleeve Hill golf club There are few counties that can match the natural beauty of Gloucestershire. Set to the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds, the region boasts some fantastic golf courses and resorts that offer a great golfing escape with many courses also offering on-site accommodation suitable for travelling groups.

Enjoy golf in the hidden gem of the Cotswolds

The surrounding scenery of Gloucestershire can be split into three distinct areas, the Cotswolds, Royal Forest of Dean and Severn Vale and boats the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the UK.

Away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, you can hear a pin drop on the fairways of Gloucestershire; enjoying the fresh air as you play your way around some of the finest, oldest and most traditional courses that the country has to offer.

The county features no less than forty-two golf courses, designed by some of the finest golf course architects and with fine views of the marvellous countryside. The golf courses offer a true test of all abilities.

Cleeve Hill Golf Club is a hidden gem in the heart of the Cotswolds, offering fantastic views and a challenge for all levels of golfer. A heathland course which encompasses the highest point of the Cotswolds, Cleeve Hill is often affectionately referred to as an Inland links; open to the constant wind, tight lies and undulating fairways. Visitors and societies are assured of a warm welcome in the clubhouse with the friendly and experienced staff team serving excellent food options throughout the day through Daily Specials and a full bar menu. Societies can choose from three basic packages available Monday to Friday, comprising 18 holes or unlimited holes of championship golf and fantastic dining options from a simple basket meal through to two course set menus.

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Highlighting the company’s dedication to helping female golfers both look and play their best, PING has designed its latest range to combine industry-leading apparel technologies with considered, yet vibrant, colour palettes.

Sienna Polo COOLMAX® ALL SEASON polo with button fastening ‘V’ shaped placket and rib collar with tipping detail. Also features permanent moisture moving, quick drying and stretch properties. Sensor Platform: Sensor Cool Fabric: 47% Polyester Coolmax, 48% Polyester, 5% Elastane Price: £50

The lead colour story is Amplified Pink, which offers a vibrant, feminine palette, combining hot pink and a softer peony pink with tonal shades of dark citadel grey. Soft-touch fabrics are utilised to provide longlasting comfort and a stylish, feminine feel, both on and off the course. Inspired by key trends, the Focus colour story is a refined palette of cobalt, combined with a softer palace blue, to complement foundations such as navy and white. Simple, effortless styling creates a sophisticated on-course statement. The polo shirt offering is led by Sienna and Dee, which incorporate COOLMAX® ALL SEASON fabric technology. This innovation maximises the transportation of moisture away from the body to keep the wearer cool and dry on hot days, helping to optimise performance. Featuring Sensor Cool Technology, Shelby is a jacquard performance polo that features an eye-catching diamond textured fabric, with a contrast colour key hole placket. The elegant Alisha dropped hem V-neck sweater is engineered from premium, soft-touch merino, featuring side splits and contrast colour side panels. Technical benefits include natural thermal and moisture moving properties. Clara, a visually-striking, mechanical stretch pleated short, is another new design for SS18. Available in two colours, the fragmented print design has been inspired by modern camouflage fashion trends and features moisture moving properties, as well as a conveniently located scorecard pocket. Every garment in the line carries the PING ladies logo, which exemplifies the brand’s unwavering commitment to helping lady golfers get the most out of their game.

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Jacquard performance polo shirt, engineered from a diamond textured fabric that utilises moisture moving, quick dry and stretch properties. Sensor Platform: Sensor Cool Fabric: 87% Polyester, 13% Elastane Price: £50

The Sensor Platform The Sensor platform from PING is an innovative technological system designed to ensure that every garment worn is specifically engineered to respond to the body’s requirements and the demands of the game, whatever the conditions. Sensor Cool – Engineered to be worn next to the skin, Sensor Cool moisture moving technology draws excess perspiration from the skin. This will keep the golfer dry for the duration of a round and beyond, guaranteeing exceptional comfort levels in all conditions. Each Sensor Cool garment is crease resistant and formed from stretch fabrics designed to complement the athletic movements made during a golf swing. Sensor Warm – Sensor Warm technology embodies a thermal layer, designed to trap warm air and maintain a preferable body temperature. This layer also works as a barrier to resist wind chill and the subsequent affect it can have on a swing. Sensor Warm garments are designed to minimise weight and therefore distraction through the use of breathable and stretch fabrics. Such qualities also enable the garments to work with your body to respond to the demands of a round.

Alisha Sweater Dropped hem V-neck merino wool sweater with side splits and contrast colour side panels. Engineered with natural thermal and moisture moving properties.

Sensor Dry – This technology provides ultimate, long-lasting waterproof and windproof protection from all the elements. The garments incorporating Sensor Dry are air permeable and therefore truly breathable. The outerwear is specifically cut in lightweight and noiseless fabrics to eradicate distractions often associated with weather protective garments, while the fabrics used hold stretch qualities intended to move with your body through the golf swing.

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The South

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New Forest Golf Club relaunches Hampshire’s Oldest Course following 10-year multi-agency project New Forest, 21 March 2018 – Bramshaw Golf Club is delighted to announce the relaunch of its 18-hole Forest Course following a multi-agency reconfiguration project to benefit all its New Forest users. The Forest Course, set within the boundary of the New Forest National Park, is Hampshire’s oldest golf course dating back to the 1860’s. The land is owned by the Forestry Commission and is subject to many covenants including local commoners being able to put their livestock out to graze. Bramshaw’s Course Manager, Jason Buckmaster, said “With up to 140 ‘heads’ of cattle put out on the course at any one time, playing on the first tee could, on occasions, be quite a challenge. We had to find an alternative solution for the heaviest grazed areas that would suit all interested parties and enable commoning practices to continue to thrive alongside a leisure activity that is enjoyed by many”. The project to reconfigure the course has taken almost 10 years to come to fruition, with Bramshaw Golf Club working closely with many agencies and stakeholders including: Natural England, the Forestry Commission and the National Park Authority together with the local commoners, Verderers and Parish Council.

The changes include a complete course reconfiguration with a new tee being built on the fourth hole (old 1st) and shortened to a long par 3. The most significant change was to the fifteenth, which saw the first new green built on the course in over 70 years and changing it from a par 3 to a new par 4. The reconfiguration has enabled the Club to retain both the par 69 and the total course yardage, in excess of 5,700 yards. With many natural hazards, the course has just one hole with bunkers and in order to comply with the restrictions from Natural England under the operating license, the fairways can only be cut twice a year. It’s also a nitrogen vulnerable zone giving the Course Manager and greenkeepers very little input into what can be put onto the course, due to the natural water courses. In fact, the New Forest heathland on which the Forest Course is based is so unique, the site has been designated the highest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) recognition by Natural England and many other conservation bodies. Buckmaster continued “The reconfiguration has taken the layout of the course close to its original form. Myself and the greenkeepers work very hard to comply with the restrictions imposed. Ultimately, the Forest Course is quite simply, golf as it should be in its most natural, unmanicured state with the roaming livestock only adding to its charm. It really is quite unique”.

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Paul Grugeon, New Forest Land Agent at the Forestry Commission, said: “We are pleased to be working with our tenant, Bramshaw Golf Club, who has provided valuable improvements to the course configuration whilst retaining the area’s special features for many years to come. These longlasting facilities offer benefits for local residents and allow golfers to enjoy a unique round of golf, whilst at the same time preserving this sensitive area for all to enjoy.” Jenny Thomas, lead conservation adviser in the New Forest for Natural England said: “Bramshaw’s forest golf course is incredibly rich in wildlife and it has been fantastic to be involved in this important project. Over the last few years we have worked hard with all partners in this project to enhance the natural landscape of the course, we have provided advice on how to reconfigure the course without causing harm together with the restoration of hardstanding to natural habitats and drainage channels to natural wetland. The newly improved course will deliver real gains for the local environment.”

Bramshaw’s General Manager, Andy Rideout, said “Jason, his team and the Club’s previous General Managers should all be very proud of what they have achieved. The reconfiguration of the Forest Course is a great success story and testament to a multiagency approach working together successfully to preserve the traditions and landscape of the New Forest for future generations, while ensuring today’s golfers can enjoy the unique golf experience the Forest Course offers - one any avid golfer should add to their golfing bucket list”.

The Forest Course’s new layout will officially launch on Friday 30 March with the Club hosting two ‘open’ events including the Bramshaw Easter Meet on Sunday 1 April, a 36-hole BB stableford with refreshments and prizes. For more information or to enter visit www.bramshaw.co.uk/ forest_course or call 02380 813433 (option 4).

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With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, Devon is an iconic golfing hotspot with plenty of the ‘Top 100’ golf courses located in the region and first class facilities.

Golf in the English Riviera If the tree-lined fairways and well-maintained greens are not enough to tempt you, perhaps the sensational views from the course across Lyme Bay to the east, or to the slopes of Dartmoor away to the west may do, as the beautiful parkland course meanders through mature woodland.

Devon’s wonderful location and climate, friendly people and fantastic golf courses present a real attraction. To meet the challenges of the variety of courses, coupled with the spectacular panorama of the surrounding countryside or the many views out to sea; who can resist a trip to this golfing haven in the South West of England? The seaside town of Torquay, renowned for its healthy climate, is the centrepiece of the English Riviera. It has been one of the UK’s top holiday destinations since Victorian times, boasting some of the finest beaches in the country.

The well-appointed clubhouse has developed as a key element for the Club. Comfortable and friendly, the clubhouse offers catering and bar facilities for all and the chance to enjoy a relaxing drink or meal on the patio overlooking the 1st and 18th holes

Torquay also boasts a thriving and friendly golf club. From the bustling centre of the town around the harbour and marina, it is only a couple of miles to the golf club. Since the Club’s foundation in 1909 the course has matured into an enjoyable and rewarding test for golfers of all standards.

For further information, please contact the Club Administrator on 01803 314 591 or alternatively, complete the society enquiry form which is available on the club’s website, www.torquaygolfclub.co.uk

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Hendon Golf Club

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espite its prominent location near to the business hub of the capital of England, the countryside surrounding London is home to quite a few golf courses. A recent trend; the growing love of urban golf has seen golf in a green, countryside setting traded for the grey, stone, inner-city street courses that London offers, so much so that the Urban Golf Championships are now held each year. It is on the outskirts of London where golf really comes into its own. It is well worth taking the time to visit the region’s selection of golf courses, many of which are designed by some of the world’s most renowned golf course architects.

The friendliest golf club in north london The Harry Colt-designed golf course at Hendon Golf Club is a jewel in the crown of golf near the Capital. The tree-lined rolling fairways of the parkland course represent a true test of golfing and course management skills. Set in the leafy suburb of Mill Hill, North London, the golf club dates back to 1900 when membership was just £10 per year. Since this time, the Club has been constantly evolving in terms of the course and facilities which today make Hendon Golf Club an extremely attractive proposition for an increasing number of members and visitors. The clubhouse provides outstanding hospitality and numerous dining options, from simple snacks through to full-service dinners. The excellently-appointed Club Lounge, Spike Bar and large south west facing Veranda with magnificent views across the golf course, offer wonderful surroundings to relax following your round. Hendon Golf Club is the perfect venue for a society or corporate golf day with an array of golf and menu options to suit all tastes and budgets. Catering for groups of twelve visitors or more, the Club offers a range of 18, 27 and 36-hole packages which can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party. Hendon’s friendly staff team are always on hand to ensure the smooth-running of your event from start to finish and aim to make every golf day at the Club special and a memorable experience for all. The team works with you to ‘custom build’ your ideal golf day with many societies returning year-after-year.

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With a variety of heathland courses, the region offers a challenge to all levels of golfer taking on the tough sand and heather. Sussex encompasses many golf course gems with a keen eye for detail and with its southern coastal location, the county benefits from soaring temperatures in July and August. Arguably the most popular seaside resort on the south coast of England is Brighton with its popularity sky-high amongst tourists from at home and abroad. Brighton is known as one of the UK’s gateways to Europe with some of the first ferry crossings to France scheduled out of Brighton and has also been voted the ‘Happiest place to live in the UK’ in a recent poll. With all of this in mind, why not consider Sussex as a golfing holiday destination? – Soak up the summer sun, enjoy the great golf courses that are available and explore what the wonderful region has to offer!

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Sussex’s lengthy coastline boasts true links-style golf courses and a collection of some of the finest inland courses found in England. A marvellous venue for all manner of golfer, from members to visiting guests and societies. Pyecombe Golf Club is situated at the heart of the South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning views across the Sussex Weald.It is a haven of natural, breath-taking scenery, the region has an abundance of natural flora and visitors can enjoy regular sightings of deer, buzzards and other wildlife. Renowned golf course architect James Braid helped shape the golf course at Pyecombe which was originally sculpted in 1894. Since this time, additional land has been purchased and the course has been extended to offer a good test to all abilities of golfer.

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In the summer months, Pyecombe is a picture of wild flowers lining the rough with true running greens and beautifully manicured fairways. Winter golf is also very enjoyable with all-year-round playability. The Pyecombe course rarely closes and is welldraining making it a truly twelve months of the year golf club which can be enjoyed by all. The Pyecombe clubhouse is recognised as one of the friendliest clubhouses in the region. Visitors can enjoy the ambience of the warm, comfortable surrounds whilst contemplating their round in front of the Club’s roaring fire in the winter or enjoy a drink basking in the summer sunshine on the excellentlyappointed patio area.

When visiting the Club, a dedicated hospitality team are on hand to ensure that society visitors have the most enjoyable day at Pyecombe Golf Club. Societies are welcome Monday to Friday to play 18, 27 or 36 holes of golf on the championship course, coupled with excellent dining options. Arguably one of the most picturesque golf courses in the county of Sussex, Pyecombe boasts panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. In 2016, the golf club won the STRI National Environmental Golf Club of the Year Award as recognition of its services, facilities and natural terrain.

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Welwyn Garden City Golf Club

Golf in a serene setting

lessed with rolling countryside and some of the most picturesque towns in England, Hertfordshire is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The region features many magnificent golf courses, including some that are ranked in the Top 100.

You really are spoilt for choice when playing golf in Hertfordshire. Although just a thirty-minute journey from London, the county’s peaceful charm and rural elegance is refreshing. The green county offers an abundance of luscious fields and gardens with the splendid backdrop of the Chiltern Hills. The region’s golf courses are a fine example of parkland courses with natural hazards and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Hertfordshire offers golf in a truly serene setting. The second garden city in the country, Welwyn Garden City is a town designed for healthy living.

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The golf course features superb drainage and irrigation systems making it the ideal venue for all-year-round golf. The clubhouse at Welwyn Garden City Golf Club is renowned for its friendly, sociable and welcoming atmosphere with a relaxing bar, ideally-appointed to discuss the issues of the day or contemplate what might have been on the testing greens. The clubhouse also features a sports bar showing the latest sports and a spike and lounge bar. The newly refurbished patio area is a fantastic location to al fresco dining with panoramic views of the golf course. Set menus and specials are available daily in the bar but the Club also offers an elegant dining room catering for all functions and events. The Head Chef and her team pride themselves on the use of fresh ingredients to prepare modern, mouth-watering cuisine to suit all palates. Welwyn Garden City Golf Club is an excellent choice for visiting societies. With a variety of packages offering exceptional value for money, the packages combine the excellent golf course, fantastic clubhouse facilities and friendly staff who are happy to tailor a bespoke golf day to meet your needs.

Welwyn Garden City Golf Club was founded in 1923 when a group of residents were responsible for the formulation of the golf club. In 1927, the course was extended to 16-holes but deemed inappropriate and a further two holes added to create the eighteen holes that have become so well-loved by members at the Club.

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Sir Nick Faldo was once a member of Welwyn Garden City Golf Club and has a long-association with the club. A board is on display to welcome visitors, detailing the number of titles he has won in his illustrious golfing career. Highly-regarded as one of the best golf courses in Hertfordshire, the narrow fairways and small greens of the Welwyn Garden City course offer a challenging but fair test to all golfers of all levels.

With all-year-round playability, the Club is able to offer a variety of summer and winter packages. For further information, please contact Welwyn Garden City Golf Club on 01707 325 243 or alternatively, fill out the contact form available at www.welwyngardencitygolfclub. co.uk

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South devon - A golfers dream With its natural landscape and unspoilt coastline, it is obvious why golf in Devon is so popular. The region is an iconic golf tour hot-spot featuring plenty of courses that appear in the Top 100 with first class facilities to match. Assured of a warm welcome and a package that will meet your needs as a society, the Club offers complete flexibility with society options built around the requirements of the visiting group. Just call the office to discuss a package which can be tailored to suit your needs.

The picturesque course at Bigbury has been providing a challenge to golfers for over 85 years. The Club has a reputation as one of the friendliest golf clubs you will visit and welcomes visitors throughout the week.

The famously friendly, cliff-top course at Bigbury Golf Club, near Kingsbridge in Devon is the ideal location for golfing holidays with its own self-catering, on-course accommodation in ‘Dormy House’ bungalow.

Benefitting from the warm climate, south Devon is a much sought-after destination for all golf enthusiasts with a huge list of golf courses to enjoy; some played on the sea front with a links-style to them and, others played inland, set within the luscious green countryside that the region offers in abundance.

Bigbury’s well-appointed clubhouse boasts panoramic views out to sea, over Burgh Island and the Avon Estuary and the Club hosts ample car parking spaces. Bigbury Golf Club recently began working with new caterers in 2017 – The Dinner Service.com who provide a bespoke catering service having built up an excellent reputation in the local area for the quality of their food and excellence of their service.

The south coast’s cliffs and sandy shores offer splendid views from many of the golf courses as they meander through the region’s valleys and lowlands.

With so many courses to excite, challenge and reward, organisers are able to combine different styles and challenges to create the perfect break – it’s a golfer’s dream!

The two-bedroom bungalow is the ideal retreat for both short breaks and weekly stays, offering complete flexibility on arrival and departure times and including unlimited golf during your stay on the championship golf course which was designed by Devonshire golf course architect, J H. Taylor.

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HARLEYFORD Golf Club

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Buckinghamshire, one of the Home Counties bordering Greater London is one of the south east of England’s most affluent counties. The regions proximity to the capital and excellent transport links make it a popular destination for golf breaks, with quite a few of the counties golf courses featuring in the Top 100 Golf Courses in Britain & Ireland. Many courses boast views across the Chiltern Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as The Vale of Aylesbury. The River Thames and the Great Union Canal also meander through the county providing a further challenge for the region’s golfers. The variety of beautifully-appointed golf courses and accommodation providers in Buckinghamshire offer a fantastic base to explore the area; coupling great value and excellent facilities with some stunning golf. If you haven’t already visited Harleyford, you’ll be glad to have found this picturesque location set on the most scenic stretches of the River Thames just upstream from the bustling town of Marlow. The beautiful, private Harleyford country estate offers the perfect blend of leisure and tranquillity, and features an 18th Century Grade 1 Listed Georgian Manor House, restored to an award winning standard in 1989, as its centre-piece. Parts of the grounds can also be attributed to the renowned 18th Century landscape designer, Capability Brown. At the heart of the Harleyford Estate, which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visitors will find the celebrated 18-hole, Harleyford Golf Club. The course offers a uniquely challenging and ultimately rewarding round for players of all ages and abilities and was designed by legendary golf course architect, Donald Steel. The Par 72, 6,714 yard golf course is free-draining, playable all year-round with USGA specification greens; idyllically set in some of the most picturesque surroundings in English golf, nestled alongside the River Thames in the historic down-land of the Harleyford Estate. The beautifully-appointed clubhouse at Harleyford was developed on the existing theme of Victorian farm buildings and provides stunning scenery for all manner of social occasion. The spacious, comfortable clubhouse lounge features an open fireplace, chandeliers and wall torches, creating the perfect ambience for friendly groups of golfers in relaxed, homely surroundings to more formal meetings. The sun terrace also offers the perfect setting for socialising and al fresco dining. The clubhouse serves a traditional golf club menu daily, and a range of premium lagers and beers or, why not try the Club’s very own, Harleyford Pilsner lager? Societies and visiting golfing parties are welcome throughout the week. A professional events team are on hand to ensure the smooth running of your event from initial enquiry through to the presentation of prizes to the winners. With a stunning golf course, outstanding facilities and extensive hospitality to match, Harleyford Golf Club is more than capable of hosting all manner of golf days.

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isebridge Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole, par 73, set in Romford, Essex. The course was founded in 1972 by the Hawtree Dynasty, and continues its proud association with its creators. The name Hawtree has been at the centre of golf architecture for over a century. With expert knowledge, passed down across 3 generations, the Hawtree name has found itself spanning across 5 continents and creating some of the best golf courses in the world. Romford is a thriving suburb of Greater London, and has been said to form one of the largest retail, entertainment and leisure districts outside central London. It boasts multiple parks, shopping centres and entertainment centres, making it a family friendly place to explore. Romford is known for its exciting night life, and even has its own Dog Stadium, ideal for an evening’s entertainment after your 18 holes. Alternatively, Risebridge Golf Centre has its own impressive club house facilities with the ability to cater for all events. It is easy to see how a day of golf here can easily turn into to a full weekend! Risebridge is built on 156 acres of mature farmland, and situated only an hour from the centre of the capital. With convenient transport links, you might struggle to find such high quality and accessible facilities inside of the M25. The course has a play length of 6278 yards and with affordable onsite buggy hire is suitable for players of all ages. The course is proud of catering for many audiences, with women’s, public and competition tees all kept to the highest of standards.

Risebridge Golf Course is an eighteen hole, Par 73, pay and play public golf course.

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Other onsite facilities available at Risebridge include a 12-bay driving range, for when you really want to push yourself across 230 yards. The course comes fully equipped with a shop, stocking all your golfing essentials with the top brands used by the pros themselves. What makes Risebridge so special is that not only is it accessible to players of all standards, but its also accessible to players of all budgets, with midweek prices starting from as low as £16. For golf society members, this idyllic 18-hole course, with a rich golfing heritage spanning 4 decades costs only £15. Whoever said golf is a rich man’s game? This course is excellent value and provides a professional experience at an amateur cost. Being situated so close to the centre of London, in its own bustling suburb of Romford, Risebridge Golf Centre is the perfect day out for players of all ages and abilities. Unsurprisingly, recent reviews of the course are glowing, with players praising the quality of the course and the industry leading price. The course is continually improving, and is rapidly becoming the talk of players around the UK.

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T:01872 270 246 | E:admin@killiow.co.uk | W:www.killowgolf.co.uk Home to England’s most westerly-tip, Land’s End, Cornwall has a reputation for fine food and delicacies such as the world famous Cornish pasty. The region also has a reputation as a fantastic destination for golf breaks with the coastal towns and cities of Falmouth, St Ives, Newquay and St Austell all featuring breath-taking scenery and a littering of beautifully maintained, must-play golf courses. The multitude of Cornish golf courses mean there is something for everyone – from the experienced golfer to the novice understudy. The stunning sea views, pockets of woodland and the surrounding undulating countryside greenery make a trip to Cornwall a most memorable golfing experience.

With something to whet all golfing appetites, the region features all styles of golf course from links courses played over cliff-tops to inland heathland and parkland courses. With sensational panoramic views and tricky holes to contend with, any stray shots in Cornwall can still be enjoyed!

It’s tranquil setting amidst mature trees which line the fairways, natural water features and an abundance of wildlife that regularly visits the course, including buzzards, swallows, woodpeckers, jays, dragonflies and of course, rabbits make for a memorable day’s golf.

The Killow Estate near Truro was built over 900 years. In 1998, the Estate was purchased and transformed into the championship length par 71 course which exists on the site today.

Killow also features a 330 yard downhill floodlit driving range featuring a number of measured targets. The perfect place to improve one’s long game and overall technique at any time of the day. The range has six covered bays and four outside tees. The inside bays are fitted with full length mirrors to help perfect your swing and posture.

Set within the magnificent grounds of the Killow Estate, the well maintained, picturesque parkland golf course provides a challenge for golfers of all abilities.

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The deceptively spacious clubhouse at Killow is nestled in the Kea Valley and offers views across the driving range and valley beyond. The perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and maybe a bite to eat following completion of your round, the clubhouse also offers a tasty selection of homemade hot and cold meal and delicious deserts - there is something on the menu to suit the palates of all hungry golfers Killow Golf Club welcomes society groups all year round through a range of packages which combine fantastic golf on the championship Killow Estate course and the Club’s excellent catering options.

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PORTERS PARK GOLF CLUB A PREMIER PARKLAND COURSE SINCE 1899

Golf in a serene setting Blessed with rolling countryside and some of the most picturesque towns in England, Hertfordshire is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The region features many magnificent golf courses, including some that are ranked in the Top 100. You really are spoilt for choice when playing golf in Hertfordshire. Although just a thirty-minute journey from London, the county’s peaceful charm and rural elegance is refreshing. The green county offers an abundance of luscious fields and gardens with the splendid backdrop of the Chiltern Hills.

A true test of golf where accuracy and course management are essential ingredients for an enjoyable round. The clubhouse at Porters Park was damaged by fire in 1954 with much of the original structure having to be rebuilt. A large extension of the clubhouse facilities was completed in 1990 enhancing the Club’s facilities for members and guests alike, whilst offering spectacular views across the course from the lounge and, restaurant and bar areas.

Societies and corporate groups have been welcomed to Porters Park Golf Club for over 100 years. The Club offers a range of packages covering 18, 27 and 36 holes which can be tailored to your specific requirements.

Today, the clubhouse combines tradition and modern ambience. During refurbishments and upgrades, the Club is careful to retain the clubhouse’s character that has been enjoyed by so many through the years.

The region’s golf courses are a fine blend of heathland and woodland, with natural hazards and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Hertfordshire offers golf in a truly serene setting. Porters Park Golf Club dates back to 1899 when it became one of the first golf courses on the north side of London. At this time, the golf club was founded in the grounds of the local ‘Porters’ mansion. Today the only remaining evidence of Porters mansion is an underground ice house located near the third fairway.

The Club’s catering team provides imaginative cuisine as well as traditional favourites all of which can be served in the Club’s superbly-appointed and spacious dining room which opens on to a terrace with spectacular views across the golf course. The dining room seats 120 diners for lunches and evening meals as well as more formal occasions.

Parkland golf course’s early design was heavily influenced by John Henry ‘JH’ Taylor one of the great golf course architects, and Charles Kenneth Cotton who went on to become one of the UK’s most distinguished post-war golf course architects. Picturesque, tree-lined fairways using the natural contours of the land, magnificent greens and a brook meandering through several holes are features of today’s Porters Park golf course which has hosted Open Championship Qualifying event on six occasions.

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The county of Surrey is awash with a variety of golf courses for visiting groups to enjoy. Surrey’s tranquillity and rural elegance make it hard to believe that the hustle of bustle of London is just a short drive away.

The open plan clubhouse offers the perfect retreat to socialise and relax. Comfortable, welcoming surroundings boast views over the greens, trees and lakes of the golf course making for a wonderful setting. Whether a coffee prior to a round, meal with friends or simply grabbing a drink from the bar, Chobham Golf Club’s attentive hospitality staff will make your visit a memorable one for all of the right reasons.

With more top 100 golf courses than any other county, Surrey has more than its fair share of great golfing venues. Within easy reach of London and surrounding areas, the county features some of the finest heathland courses in the country as well as parkland and woodland layouts that should not be missed! All of these fantastic golf course combine to create a truly remarkable golf tour.

The clubhouse also boasts the impressive, Montgomerie 1st floor function suite catering for larger events, weddings and corporate golf. Chobham Golf Club welcomes touring societies and corporate golfing groups all year round. The Club can work with you to tailor your golf day to meet your groups’ requirements and budget.

The county’s backdrop, the Surrey Hills, offers some of the most breath-taking sights anywhere in the UK and was one of the first designated ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’. For the perfect golf weekend which will not break the bank, Surrey is always a good option offering stunning resorts that have become firm favourites on the golfing calendars of many. Within Surrey, the Borough of Woking has plenty to see and do for all the family. Situated in the north-west of Surrey and on the southwestern edge of the Greater London urban area, Woking comprises some of Surrey’s most memorable golf courses and is the perfect base to explore the county’s golfing heritage.

The superb 18-hole, par 69 golf course at Chobham Golf Club was opened in 1994 and designed by former golfer and TV commentator Peter Allis alongside golf course architect, Clive Clarke. The Chobham golf course has been designed to championship standards with USGA regulated greens to provide an excellent challenge to all level of golfing ability. Utilising the landscape’s naturally undulating parkland setting, the layout is set amongst mature oak woodlands giving the feel that the course is wise beyond its years. During the Chobham’s development, it was ensure that excellent draining and irrigation systems were put in place ensuring that the course is playable all year round.

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With a course that offers a challenge for all abilities, delicious catering pre and post round and a dedicated professional team to organise everything from mini on-course competitions to prize giving leaving you free to enjoy the Chobham course and hospitality – it is no wonder visitors return to Chobham year-after-year.

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Blessed with rolling countryside and some of the most picturesque towns in England, Hertfordshire is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The region features many magnificent golf courses, including some that are ranked in the Top 100. You really are spoilt for choice when playing golf in Hertfordshire. Although just a thirty-minute journey from London, the county’s peaceful charm and rural elegance is refreshing. The green county offers an abundance of luscious fields and gardens with the splendid backdrop of the Chiltern Hills. The region’s golf courses are a fine blend of heathland and woodland, with natural hazards and wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Hertfordshire offers golf in a truly serene setting. A small, friendly golf club with tradition at its heart, Cheshunt Park Golf Club is highly regarded in Hertfordshire’s golfing circles. The Cheshunt Park golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect, Donald Hawtree, in 1971 and is situated within 232 acres of the award winning Cheshunt Park.

Golf in a serene setting The eighteen hole, par 71 golf course measures 6,635 yards and represents a fair but challenging test to all levels of golfer.

The Place caters for large events and formal dining occasions throughout the year, as well as regular society groups and provides a variety of catering packages to suit the needs of the discerning society golfer.

The new clubhouse was built to compliment the new course and offers an excellently appointed, purpose built venue with two bars and function rooms, one of which has recently been refurbished as “the Place” bar and restaurant. The Place is open to both members and non-members seven days a week, and features a seasonally changing, varied menu of freshly prepared light meals and refreshments.

Visiting golfers can take advantage of a fantastic range of peak and off-peak tee times including twilight golf offers. Societies are welcome throughout the week, with a range of tailor-made packages to suit the needs of the visiting party; including excellent golf on the fantastic Cheshunt Park course, delicious dining options and a dedicated professional team who are on hand to ensure the smooth running of your day, leaving you to enjoy all that Cheshunt Park Golf Club has to offer.

The doors of the clubhouse open on to a large terrace which overlooks the golf course and 18th green – perfect for al fresco dining in the summer months.

Society options which are available as of 1st March 2018 can include an array of options from coffee & breakfast rolls to big breakfasts and vegetarian breakfasts on arrival.

Following the completion of your round which can also be tailored to include on-course competitions such as nearest the pins, land ongest drive, golfers are invited to enjoy more of the Club’s excellent catering options. You can choose a two-course lunch consisting of Baked Gammon with Honey Mustard Glaze, Beef, Mushroom and Red Wine Casserole or Spicy Beef Meatballs with Linguine and Garlic Bread And an excellent choice of pudding options Voluptuous Vanilla cheesecake with fresh raspberries, Apple and Blackberry Crumble with custard, A superb Strawberry Trifle; Lemon Posset, Chocolate Cake with single cream or Fresh Fruit Salad. Society price start from £30 per person, Weekdays or £35 per person, weekends

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One of Dorset’s hidden gems

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Dorchester, the county town of Dorset, located between Poole and Bridport offers fabulous attractions and a wonderful time for visitors. Situated on the banks of the River Frome, to the south of the Dorset Downs, north of the Ridgeway and just 7 miles from the popular holiday resort of Weymouth in the south; the town has an elegant charm which should be experienced by all.

Golf World Magazine named Came Down among their ‘100 Hidden Gems’, placing the downland course in illustrious company and reaffirming it’ status as an ideal location for the visiting golfer. Visitors are welcomed to take advantage of the excellent golf course at Came Down throughout the week and also the delicious catering that is on offer. Came Down Golf Club dates back to 1896 when the course was extended to 18 holes. The decision was made by former Open Champion, J. H. Taylor who advised that there was no land suitable for golf south of the Ridgeway. The new course opened as ‘Weymouth, Dorchester & County Golf Club in 1906’.

The Club opens its doors to societies and corporate groups of more than 12 golfers throughout the year. Came Down’s superb course guarantees a great day’s golf and the Club’s excellent hospitality will ensure a memorable day is had by all. There are several ready-made packages available for visiting parties which combine a round on the golf course and dining options, whilst giving you the opportunity to relax and unwind in the beautifully appointed clubhouse which offers a well-stocked bar and spacious, comfortable seating.

Located on the Jurassic Coast, the Club boasts some of the loveliest views you will ever see, overlooking Portland Harbour’s spectacular scenery which has been seen throughout the world when the harbour hosted Sailing events during the 2012 Olympic Games.

The hospitality team at Came Down Golf Club take great pride in their attention to detail, striving to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as the greens are true.

Came Down is ideally located close to the centre of Dorchester which offers a great choice of accommodation, local bars and restaurants. If you are unfamiliar with the county of Dorset, a trip to Dorchester is an ideal opportunity to explore the region whilst enjoying the magnificent golf course at Came Down.

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A golfing break to Dorset must include Wolfedale Golf Course One of England’s prettiest counties, Dorset offers a wide selection of golf courses with plenty to see and do both on and off the golf course. There are an abundance of great, reasonably priced hotels in the town centres’ near to some of the region’s top courses - for visiting groups this is ideal for nightlife, eateries and ease of travel to the golf course of choice. Dorset’s majestic scenery attracts golfers from all over the country and beyond. With a choice of inland or coastal links-styled golf or parkland golf course, designed by some of the most renowned golf course architects, there is plenty to whet your appetite.

Following the completion of your round, relax in the aptly-named, Caddy Shack which offers a wide selection of beverages as well as meals and snacks throughout the day; from sandwiches through to curries, pies and chilli. Roast dinners and full meals are available for visiting societies who can couple the excellent dining options with a round of 18 or 36-holes of golf on the Wolfedale championship course.

It is no surprise that Wolfedale is a popular choice among golfing parties visiting Dorset for their annual golf break.

The expert, friendly staff team are always on hand to help with the smooth running of your event and look forward welcoming you to Wolfedale Golf Club.

The English county of Dorset really does boast a course for everyone and particularly those who appreciate the English countryside in all its splendour. Wolfedale Golf Club in Charminster is no exception to this. Set in beautiful parkland surroundings0 with panoramic views of the picturesque Dorset countryside towards Hardy’s Monument and Prince Charles’ new village, Poundbury; the golf course caters for all skills and levels of player.

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Tehidy Park Golf Club picks Toro to enable year-round play

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Tehidy Park Golf Club in Cornwall has chosen Toro for the first time as it takes a new approach to its course machinery replacement to ensure a better golfing experience for its members, including year-round open play. Club secretary, Ian Veale, says there were two reasons behind opting for a five-year machinery replacement programme: “In 2017 we received a VAT refund. With the help of that, we decided to invest it into what we believe will bring the most benefit to the club and its members, something everyone will enjoy, and that is new machinery to improve playability and help with the challenging conditions of the course.” Although only two miles from the North Cornwall coast, the 18-hole par 71 course is very much parkland in nature with heavy clay-based soil, and that was an important factor in the decisionmaking process of what machinery the fleet should comprise. Ian says: “Because of the claybased soil, drainage is difficult and the course can become water-logged in inclement weather.”

The popular ProCore 648 and ProPass broadcaststyle top dresser forms the club’s new renovation fleet and will be used to increase the frequency of its aeration programme. Traditionally held in March and October, the plan is to be more consistent and regular with the aeration and renovation of the course throughout the year. “We see the Toro ProCore and ProPass top dresser, and a change in the aeration programme, as the key to alleviating the problems that can occur in bad weather, and we see this as something that can easily be achieved with little to no interruption to play. We literally will be preparing for a rainy day! “If the machinery fleet does this, then it will have been an investment well made. As with most clubs our priority are our members, and if we can improve the terrain so the course is at its optimum throughout the year that’s better for everyone.” But the order, through dealer Devon Garden Machinery, doesn’t end there, it also includes mowers.

A Groundsmaster 4300-D and a Reelmaster 3100-D with Sidewinder, chosen because the club, which is on the County rota as a tournament venue and regularly hosts the Men’s and Women’s Championships will, for the first time, hold both Championships in its centenary year in 2022. Ian says: “These machines were considered to be the ones to get the grass in the best possible condition for preparations for the all-important year.” All the machinery chosen was well considered by Ian and head greenkeeper Andrew Eddison to tackle the terrain and bring a new approach to the club’s course maintenance. Ian continues: “It’s the start of a five-year partnership agreement which was not taken on lightly. Andrew and the team spent many months trialing machines here at the course to test their capabilities on this terrain, and their ability to not only keep on top of the course, but make the big changes we want to see, which is what this investment is all about.

“We’re investing in our main asset, which is the course, and it had to be the right decision. Andrew always said he knew Toro was meant to be the best, but the only way to be sure of that was to see it here in action. Toro proved itself, above and beyond the original order, and we have recently purchased another machine.”

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Castle Park Golf Club

The course itself, is a tale of two halves with an 18-hole course made up of two nines, each with their own personalities. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lammermuir Hills, with stunning views and serenity, this course is one that is bound to make you smile. If the course itself wasn’t enough, the incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, based in a newly refurbished clubhouse, will ensure that your day out is one to remember.

Edinburgh is a city famed for its sense of humour, fun and friendliness; themes that seem to have diffused into the local people who inhabit its surrounding areas. Castle Park Golf Club, located just 20 minutes from the historic city centre, seems to personify these traits, offering unforgettable golfing experiences to visitors that they have been unable to keep to themselves! With glowing reviews, the club referred to as the “Gleneagles of the south”, has been rapidly growing in membership owing to its quirky layout and impeccably maintained grounds Edinburgh is a stunning city, overflowing with energy and tradition alike. With a history stretching back as far as the 12th century, the Scottish capital has both a splendid medieval old town, and a Georgian new town providing the perfect balance between culture and modernisation. With an impressive castle, and a mythical dormant volcano (Arthur’s Seat) looming over the city,

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Reviews of the course nearly always praise the impeccably maintained greens and tees, and the rate at which people can’t wait to return to play the course again and again, is testimony to the hard word the club has done in recent years to provide an outstanding golfing experience. The course hosts a range of competitions, providing a challenge to golfers of all levels and comes with a brand-new driving range. With a cluster of high standard golf courses neighbouring Castle Park Golf Club, this area would make an ideal place for any touring golf societies. Mark our words, Castle Park Golf Club is one that really sticks out above others in its area, and is one to watch over the coming years, as more and more people catch wind of the incredible experience available there all year round.

Edinburgh has earned its place as the place to visit in Scotland. The Castle Park Golf Club, however boasts a local castle much smaller but with equal if not greater fascination. Yester Castle, built only a century after Edinburgh’s Castle, is home to the eerie underground Goblin lair, said to be used by a Scottish Knight for sorcery. Evidently the area is not short of places of interest, and would make the ideal spot for a long weekend away, incorporating; golf, culture, exploration and shopping.

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The course is both tranquil and incredibly accessible, meaning that any prospective golfing tours need not travel for hours to finally find some peace and quiet. The course provides a sense of shelter from the chaotic nineto-five life of the modern man, allowing him (or her) to focus on their game and keep chipping away at their handicaps.

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Craigielaw Golf Club

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East Lothian is one of Scotland’s most picturesque counties, with rolling hills, long stretches of coastline and incredibly well draining soils perfect for golf ready grounds all year round. Just 30 minutes from the historic and thriving Scottish capital, courses in this area are easily accessible and perfect for long weekends away. This area is famed for its championship links golf courses, and at the top of the pile is Craigielaw, a club with a well-earned reputation for its quality layout and friendly welcoming atmosphere. Whist Edinburgh is famed for its festivals, castle and shopping, there are a range of local attractions ideal for the quintessentially Scottish experience. Just over 20 minutes from the course lies the world famous Glenkinchie Distillery, offering world class tasting experiences; although we recommend if you’re looking to take some strokes off your handicap that you partake after you’ve played the course! Craigielaw is regularly referred to as a golfers' paradise. The 6601 yard championship course was designed by Donald Steel whose architectural expertise stretches across every open golf championship course. The course shares much of the charisma of the nearby and world-renowned courses Muirfield, North Berwick and Gullane. In fact, there are 22 other outstanding courses in the area making East Lothian ideal for touring golf societies who want maximise time on the course and minimise travel.

The facilities at Craigielaw are at the same high standards as the course itself. The clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, serving the best of local and seasonal produce complete with stunning views of the course. Craigielaw also has the added bonus of its own accommodation; 25 rooms allowing you to enjoy an immersive golfing experience, and the best of Scottish hospitality.

The lodge is perfect for romantic getaways, golfing weekends and society tours. They even have facilities for outdoor BBQ parties, perfect for those long summer nights. The club boasts a short game and practise green, a driving range and a fully stocked pro shop, ensuring when you step up to tee-off you are fully equipped and warmed up.

East Lothian is the place to be for up and coming championship standard golf, and Craigielaw should be top of the list for any traveling golf societies. With impeccably maintained courses, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, its no wonder that visitors keep coming back again and again to enjoy this unique, and charismatic links course.

The course is relatively new on the scene; since opening in 2001 it has already hosted national events, including the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship and was a qualifying course for the 2007 British Seniors Open at Muirfield. With challenging greens, cavernous bunkers and spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Gullane Hill and out towards Edinburgh and Fife, Craigielaw Golf Club is an experience not to be missed.

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Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club

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T: 01350 727524 E:dunkeldandbirnamgolfclub@btconnect.com Highland Perthshire is an area famed for its breath-takings mountains, lochs and glens, and untouched nature. For those who love to walk, fish or play golf its hard to imagine a better place to be, with innumerable trails and stunning waters not to mention some of the most interesting (and challenging) golf courses in the UK. Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club is widely regarded amongst the most picturesque golf courses in this area, set within a magical heathland on a hillside above Dunkeld. Engulfed by natural beauty, Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club lies between the Cairngorms National Park and the Trossachs, easily accessible from major cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as being situated less than an hour from Perth and Dundee. The area boasts mouth-watering local produce, including famously whisky; with 3 well known and well-loved distilleries offering an exploration of the Scottish national drink in minute detail. If you’re looking for something to get the heart pumping and the blood flowing, Highland Perthshire offers a range of eye-watering adventure activities including white-water rafting, canyoning, rock climbing and even bungee jumping. No matter how you look at it, a visit to this unique part of the world has something for everyone making it ideal for getaways and golfing breaks.

The club was originally constituted in 1892, and Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club’s original course was designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris and situated in the village of Birnam. Officially opened in 1922 by Her Grace, The Duchess of Atholl, the course has been improving ever since, with huge improvements made without impacting on the charisma of the course. Now the course is hailed amongst golf players everywhere as one of the best and most beautiful courses around, and its reputation is well earned. The tremendously hard working ground staff keep the course playable all year round, which being as vulnerable to the elements as it is, is no easy feat.

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The panoramic views around the course make the hilly terrain more than worth while, with southwesterly views over Dunkeld Cathedral and along the Strathbraan Valley, and to the east; unparalleled views across the Loch of the Lowes with its magnificent charm. Across the course, visitors are struck by the colourful wild flowers that outline the fairways. The overall impact is one that gives visitors and golfers alike, a sense of separation from the busy world of the nine to five, leaving just the beauty of the country and the beauty of the game. The course is proud to be home to a range of wildlife, including fallow deer (who are known to grace the fairways), migrating Ospreys, red kites and buzzards to name but a few. All seem drawn to this place as if compelled by its serenity and elegance.

The club is keen to show that it is much more than “just a golf course”, and by providing excellent service in their clubhouse, with locally sourced, freshly made food combined with welcoming and friendly atmosphere the proof is in the pudding (which incidentally is also delicious). With links to other local courses as part of their 1982 club, this course couldn’t be better for golfing tours. Why not come and find out why so many people keep coming back to this Scottish gem.

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Scotland’s rolling hills, stunning coastlines and dense parklands, are known to hide some of the UK’s best golf courses; Kilspindie Golf Club is amongst one of these. As one might expect from a traditional Scottish links, it lies immediately on the coast and is host to a range of wildlife including seals and migratory geese. The views here are particularly stunning; on a clear day you may well make out Edinburgh Castle, which lies less than an hour away by car. Without a doubt, this is one of few courses for which it can be said that its outstanding quality is matched by its outstanding beauty. Edinburgh is a city famed for its sense of humour, friendliness and inclusivity. With famous festivals, dormant volcanos and world-renowned museums, the Scottish capital more than holds its own with the other great capitals of Europe. For a long weekend away, you would be hard pressed to find a city with as much culture, shopping and history as Edinburgh; this makes it the perfect city break for couples and golf societies alike.

More locally to Kilspindie Golf Club, Aberlady nature reserve – one of the first of its kind in the area, has been dedicated to keeping this particular stretch of coast around Aberlady Bay, untainted by human influence for over half a century. The diverse wildlife, both animals and wild flowers, offer visitors a chance to really become reacquainted with the beauty of the landscape, as well as a serenity that is all too seldom achieved in our busy modern lives. Kilspindie is reputed to be the 35th oldest golf club in the world, instituted in 1867 and with between 27-28 thousand pairs of feet enjoying these links every year, the club’s success is testament to its lasting design and layout. It’s challenging but is a clear favourite of many who have played it, with quick greens and well-defined fairways. It is a club proud of its history, even hosting an alternative Ryder Cup, with 12-man teams playing with pre1930’s hickory shafted clubs.

Whilst the course has remained largely unchanged, the clubhouse has been expanding to deal with the demands of the modern golfer. Whilst maintaining its charm and personality; it still has its original “Gentleman’s Locker Room and Bar”; the clubhouse is now able to cater for a range of events with style and comfort. Whilst the bar might be small, its stock is not, boasting an excellent array of beverages including over 80 different malt whiskeys (although we recommend you spread these out over a few visits). Warmth and friendliness lie at the heart of this club, and comments such as this find their way into almost every review. Visitors pay the same as members for food and drink; it is clear that Kilspindie Golf Club want to create an open community of golfers all of whom are drawn to the club by the same things; an incredible course in a stunning environment. It is no wonder, so many people are drawn back year after year and Kilspindie is recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a hidden gem of Scotland.

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Golf in the Gateway to the Glens

“It is well worth making the pilgrimage to the home of golf.” One of the most sought after destinations for golf, Fife is located just a 40 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport and boasts excellent road links and, with all of the region’s fantastic golf courses just a short drive from your base. Over forty golf courses can be found in the Kingdom of Fife, some of the world’s most famous links to lesserknown inland gems are located in this stunningly beautiful corner of Scotland. The Fife region is widely recognised as the home and of the ancient game. With St Andrews at its heart, Fife has attracted golfers to its fairways for over 500 years. The surrounding coastline and countryside makes it an excellent choice for a golf break. Fife covers less ground than Greater London but is packed to the gunnels with golf courses of quality and renown. It will always be most famous for the links of St Andrews but there’s an enormous amount of golfing opportunity to be taken advantage of along the coast and further inland. Dating back to 1797, the original Burntisland Golf Club is officially recognised as the tenth oldest golf club in the world.The new course at Dodhead was first surveyed by Old Tom Morris, designed by Willie Park Jnr in 1896 and later, updated by legendary golf course architect, James Braid in 1922.

The relaxing Burntisland clubhouse offers a comfortable lounge and dining area. The Club provides daily menus based on locally sourced ingredients to suit all tastes and budgets and has the experience and expertise to cater for a variety of events throughout the year with hospitality renowned as being second to none. Burntisland Golf House Club is very popular with visiting societies with many returning annually. Renowned for its friendly atmosphere, all parties are promised a warm welcome.

Although not the longest golf course, Burntisland offers a variety of unique challenges to golfers of all abilities. Overlooking the historic town of Burntisland and boasting fantastic views over the Firth of Forth towards the famous Forth Bridges, you’ll be glad you visited Burntisland Golf House Club. A largely flat, links-style golf course, Burntisland features short climbs and descents. Its tight fairways, fast greens and natural hazards are a true test of nerve and skill. The course also boasts plenty of great seaward views from many of the vantage points with Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle, the Bass Rock and Berwick Law all easily recognisable across the water.

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Society groups can choose from a variety of tailor made packages which combine excellent golf on the well conditioned course and delicious dining options.

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Edzell Golf Club

Experience the Cradle of Scotland

There are an abundance of magnificent golf courses in the Angus region of Scotland. Known as the ‘Cradle of Golf’ in Scotland, the ancient county of Angus stretches through spectacular countryside, picturesque villages and vibrant towns, from the hills and glens to the coast and Tay Estuary. Angus is home to the fifth oldest golf course in the world, Montrose Golf Links, and, just twelve miles north of Dundee, lies the championship golf course at Carnoustie which first hosted the Open in 1921 and, indeed, is doing so again in 2018. Boasting a fantastic blend of links and heathland golf courses, Angus’ narrow fairways, long carries and undulating greens are a common characteristic of the landscape. The sweeping terrain and spectacular views make the region a highly recommended destination for a golf break. Although there are a number of historic golf courses in the Angus region, by no means are the new courses suffering. Set in the delightful village of Edzell – multiple winner of the national Britain in Bloom Competition – and ideally situated midway between Dundee and Aberdeen, Edzell Golf Club stands at the gateway of the Angus Glens reaching in to the foothills of the Grampian Mountains. Designed by golf course architect, Bob Simpson, the course at Edzell was originally laid out in 1895 and amended some thirty years later in line with recommendations from the legendary James Braid.

The Edzell clubhouse is the ideal place to relax with family, friends and colleagues, offering top quality service in pleasant surroundings. The clubhouse’s atmosphere is always friendly and a genuinely warm Scottish welcome awaits you. Catering from everything from a quiet drink to a tasty bar snack or a more formal dinner in the Club’s superbly appointed Dining Room, Edzell’s hospitality is second to none. More recently, it has been sympathetically upgraded by Martin Ebert of Mackenzie & Ebert, worldrenowned architects responsible for recent works at Turnberry and Royal Portrush. Originally designed as a challenging heathland golf course, a major tree-planting programme which began in the 1960’s has brought a parkland feel to this beautiful and tranquil setting. Today the 18-hole, par 71 golf course is complimented by the delightful 9-hole West Water Course, which was founded in 2001, and a superb driving range and short game practice facility.

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Edzell Golf Club welcomes visitors and society groups throughout the year with a variety of tailor made packages catering for all taste and budgets. Offering exceptional views from every corner of the golf course, Edzell offers a truly memorable round with many groups returning year after year.

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“It is easy to get lost in the undisturbed sense of serenity. The course at Drumoig is more than just a round of golf, it is an immersive experience.” The north of Fife, on a peninsula sandwiched between Edinburgh and Dundee, just 15 minutes inland from the world famous St Andrews links course, lies an understated and mature 18-hole championship style, par 73 golf course; Drumoig Golf Hotel. Set in 250 acres of spectacular Fife countryside, weaving through a natural bird and wildlife heaven, the course promises an experience that won’t be hurriedly forgotten. The area is famous not only for its worldrenowned golf courses, but also for its whiskey distilleries. Tasting the local delicacy could form a wonderful accompaniment to a round of golf to make the perfect weekend away. With miles of idyllic and untouched Scottish coastlines to explore, many find themselves returning to the area, not just to play the incredible golf courses, but to unwind, miles away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Drumoig golf course has an allure to ensure you will never want to leave. It’s just as well that the onsite hotel, with 29 en-suite bedrooms, some in unique lodges, is more than capable of accommodating visitors with elegance and comfort. Rooms are fully furnished, including complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, TVs and Wi-Fi ensuring you can relax after an exciting day on the course. This makes Drumoig Golf Hotel perfect for golfing getaways, or touring societies.

With just under 7,000 yards of course to be enjoyed, Drumoig’s exceptionally well maintained course offers a challenge to new and experienced players alike, with a range of obstacles to be negotiated, including multiple water features. Make no mistake, this is a course that will punish the wayward golfer, but nevertheless it is an absolute pleasure and is thoroughly enjoyed by players of all standards. You might want to warm up on the flood-lit driving range just to get your aim in.

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The views around the course are stunning; with outstanding panoramas across St Andrew’s bay, over the river Tay, it is easy to get lost in the undisturbed sense of serenity. The course at Drumoig is more than just a round of golf, it is an immersive experience.

The hotel staff match the high standards found on the fairways, with warm welcomes and enthusiasm. The restaurant offers a varied menu of traditional and international foods, with locally sourced ingredients ensuring that food is always deliciously fresh. Complete with a well-stocked bar, Drumoig golf hotel has everything you would need after an incredible day on the course.

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Since opening, Drumoig Golf Hotel has continued to improve and is building a well-earned reputation as one of the best quality golf courses around. With immaculately well-maintained tees and greens, as well as a warm and welcoming atmosphere, its not surprising golf societies from around the UK are choosing Drumoig for their tours, and visitors are returning time and time again to relive the experience of a top UK course at a competitive price.

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CARNOUSTIE GOLF LINKS WINS ENVIRONMENTAL GOLF COURSE OF THE YEAR AWARD 1 February 2018, Carnoustie, Scotland: Carnoustie Golf Links has been named Environmental Golf Course of the Year 2018 at the Golf Environmental Awards, in a ceremony hosted by STRI Group and The R&A.

“Carnoustie Golf Links is well used to plaudits for the excellence of the courses

but it’s fantastic to see their outstanding nature conservation management recognised in these national awards. This is well deserved recognition for all involved and is a great start to what is going to be an exciting year for all things golf in Angus.”

Angus Council’s chief executive Margo Williamson added her congratulations:

(From left: Craig Boath, Head Greenkeeper, and Michael Wells, Chief Executive Officer, Carnoustie Golf Links)

In winning the prestigious award, Carnoustie saw off the other three finalists in the category; Aldeburgh Golf Club, Dundonald Links and Warrington Golf Club. The Environmental Golf Course of the Year accolade is awarded to golf clubs that demonstrate expert efficiency in nature conservation management, turfgrass management, waste management, and water management. The honour is recognition for the outstanding work carried out by Links Superintendent, Sandy Reid; Craig Boath, Kevin Stott and Steve Mitchell, Head Greenkeepers of the Championship, Burnside and Buddon Links courses respectively, and the rest of the greenkeeping staff. Some of the recent environmental projects undertaken by Carnoustie Golf Links include: planting crocus bulbs with Woodlands and Burnside Primary Schools as part of the End Polio campaign; Sea Pea planting with Dundee Botanic Gardens; Kidney Vetch planting and the Small Blue Butterfly project with Easthaven, Tayside Biodiversity Group and local primary schools and the publication of our environmental booklet.

“We are thrilled to receive this award, it means a lot to be recognised for the great care we take to protect and enhance our natural habitat,” commented Craig Boath, Championship Course Head Greenkeeper. “This award is just another example of what our team at Carnoustie can achieve through hard work, enthusiasm, and investing our time into community involvement.” Greens Convener John Gilbert added: “This isn’t just something that’s happened overnight, it’s part of an environmental journey we’ve been on over the past 10 years and will continue on in the future. All credit to the team, led by Sandy and Craig.”

Established in 1995, the awards have continued to grow in prestige, with an ever-increasing focus on achieving higher sustainability standards within the golf industry.

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ALYTH GOLF CLUB Inc Glenisla Golf Course

Golf in wonderful surroundings Perthshire is home to some of Scotland’s finest golf courses, the region’s breathtaking scenery surrounds heathland courses and links gems in the heart of Scottish golf. Combined with the natural beauty of the Perthshire Highlands with its tranquil glens, lush forests and an incredible array of wildlife, the region’s superb variety of golf courses create the perfect destination for a golfing break with friends. For an unforgettable experience, the Perthshire region of Scotland offers outstanding value and an array of non-golfing activities for off-course entertainment and non-playing family members. The picturesque towns and villages of Perthshire offer a great choice of accommodation and quality establishment for dining and drinking as well as many wonderful attractions such as whiskey distilleries, historic castles to adventure sports and salmon fishing.

The challenging nine-hole Glenisla course has also received golfing accolades and was awarded best value course under £50 in 2014. A variety of unique holes which ask questions of one’s game, the highly complimented golf course design was accredited to Tony Wardle and incorporates tough terrain and natural hazards to offer a unique challenge to all abilities of golfer.

The Alyth Golf Club welcomes society groups and corporate visitors throughout the year and offers a range of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party.

The eighteen hole, Alyth course is set over a heathland layout and was awarded best course under £50 in 2015. Established 1895, the original Alyth golf course’s nine holes were designed by Old Tom Morris of St Andrews with legendary golf course architect completing its extension in 1934.

The Club’s dedicated hospitality and professional team will be on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly from initial enquiry through to prize giving.

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Today, the tree-lined fairways and diverse rolling terrain call for accurate golf rather than distance from the tees.

The well-appointed clubhouse at Alyth boasts views over the 18th hole as well as a well-stocked and welcoming bar and restaurant with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Catering options are available in the clubhouse seven days a week with a number of functions, corporate days and society events are catered for throughout the year.

Founded in 1894, Alyth Golf Club comprises two excellently-appointed golf courses, Alyth and the 9-hole Glenisla course.

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ROYAL MUSSELBURGH GOLF CLUB

The Sixth Oldest Golf Club In The World

long the beautiful East Lothian coastline of Scotland lies home to the sixth oldest golf club in the world, the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club.

Royal Musselburgh as a golf club is renowned for many things, especially its history. Dating back to the 1700's, Preston Grange House was originally owned by the Norman family de Quincy running the estate of Preston grange until they supported the losing side in the run up to the Battle of Bannockburn. With many happenings over the years the full course was opened back in September 1926 and designed by the famous Open Championship golf architect James Braid. This first class picturesque parkland which stretches over 6,254 yards, is kept in tip top condition and is a treat to play. At only 149 yards comes “The Gully Hole”, so figure it out! How difficult could it be? From the tee you can't see what the hole has in store! Following over this 18 hole course is a skills test, lets hope the wind is on your side and blowing in the right direction offering an enjoyable challenging game. Certainly a course for the to do list! Steeped in history The Old Club Cup has been awarded at The Royal Musselburgh since 1774 and is still played for competitively to this day. This valuable Silver Cup is housed in The National Golf Museum on the Scottish East coast of St. Andrews.

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There is no better way to experience our club than to come along and give us a visit to take in the history and enjoy the experience in this beautiful location. Making it a memorable time ,or even a society day, the club always extends a warm welcome to visiting golfers and golf societies. With our dedicated PGA Professional Calum Smith, who is an active player on the Tartan Tour keeping his hand in at tournament level. Be guided through your day by Calum and his two assistants.

Calum offers various packages including the popular STAR PACKAGE, which includes.

STAR PACKAGE £99 2 Range Golf Lessons 2 Short Game Lessons 1x4 Hole Playing Lesson Enjoy our Special Offer of having a 15 month Membership for the price of 12 months.

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A friendly, professional golf club in Glasgow

The Lanarkshire region of Scotland features an abundance of enjoyable places to stay and golf courses to suit golfers of all levels. Visiting groups can enjoy a blend of traditional links exposed to the varying wind conditions of the region and an excellent array of inland golf courses; many steeped in history and all offering a warm welcome to visiting golfers. Boasting spectacular views over the River Clyde, the great facilities on offer in the region are coupled with the region’s close proximity to the centre of Glasgow where you can choose from a host of accommodation and entertainment providers away from the golf course.

The parkland golf course, situated just five miles from the centre of Glasgow provides magnificent views from its manicured fairways over the city and beyond to the Scottish Highlands. As a tribute to the exceptional course and facilities on offer at Cowglen Golf Club, the Club were awarded the title of Sottish Golf Development Centre in 2013 and today, offers an enjoyable and challenging experience for all.

Young players taking part in the pioneering new junior membership category here at Cowglen Golf Club

Visiting groups are assured of a hugely enjoyable experiences at some of the region’s multi course venues and excellent stay and play resorts which combine excellent links and parkland golf courses.

Cowglen Golf Club prides itself on its warm welcoming atmosphere and, in line with this, does not have any ‘Member Only’ areas. The clubhouse’s relaxing lounge and dining area can be enjoyed by members and visitors seven days a week. Whilst, the well-appointed patio area to the front of the clubhouse offers views out across the golf course including the 18th green and 1st tee. The Club’s Spike Bar is an informal area to enjoy a drink following your round.

Away from the hustle of bustle of central Glasgow, it is surprising to learn that the region is home to come of the most idyllic and picturesque golf courses in Scotland. Within Glasgow, accommodation is in its abundance and is reasonably priced, coupled with Glasgow’s nightlife which is famed all over the world; golfers will feel right at home! Why not combine the great golf that is on offer with a stay in Scotland’s largest and most lively city.

The undulating parkland golf course with mature trees lining its fairways and excellent, true-running greens provide an interesting and varied challenge which, coupled with the view, makes for a memorable day’s golf with many visitors returning again and again.

A jewel in Glasgow’s golfing crown, Cowglen Golf Club was founded in 1906 and was later re-designed by renowned golf course architect, James Braid.

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Freshly prepared snacks and meals are available in the bar, dining room or al fresco on the clubhouse patio. The Club’s catering team are highly regarded, priding themselves on their high standards of service and quality food, offering the finest dishes made using locally sourced ingredients. Cowglen Golf Club offers a range of society and corporate packages which can be tailored to offer a bespoke event created specifically with your group, their needs and budget in mind. Extras can be added to society and corporate packages including a professional to play alongside your group to offer encouragement, advice and on course tuition if required. A ‘Beat the Pro’ competition can also be arranged on specific holes. The professional will greet your groups at the selected par three hole and, for those who hit their shot closer than the pro, they receive a prize in the clubhouse following the completion of the round. Other additional fun activities such as chipping and putting contests and the prizes to go with these can be organised with the professional team prior to the event.

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FORTROSE & ROSEMARKIE GOLF CLUB

The Scottish Highlands are home to some of Scotland’s finest golf courses. The tumultuous rise and fall of the landscape in the Highlands makes it so appealing to those seeking a different type of golfing experience.

A course with special character – a visit to the Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club of today will combine the spectacular views with small, deceptively shaped greens and strategically-placed bunkers which offer a truly memorable challenge to all that play on its wonderfully manicured fairways.

The region’s breath-taking scenery surrounds moorland, heathland and links golfing gems in the north of Scotland. Combined with the natural beauty of its tranquil glens, lush forests and an incredible array of wildlife, the Highlands’ superb variety of golf courses create the perfect destination for a golfing break with friends. For an unforgettable experience, the region of Scotland offers outstanding value and an array of non-golfing activities for off-course entertainment and non-playing family members. The picturesque towns and villages of the Scottish Highlands offer a great choice of accommodation and quality establishment for dining and drinking as well as many wonderful attractions such as whisky distilleries, historic castles to adventure sports and salmon fishing. Society organisers can choose from all-inclusive vacations, travelling independently or DIY golf tours with complete control over their own itinerary and the courses that they play. Located near Inverness on the banks of the Moray Firth, the Royal Burgh of Fortrose & Rosemarkie is an outstandingly beautiful location for a links golf course. Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club’s 18-hole links layout is uniquely set within the narrow Chanonry Peninsula and is instantly admired by visiting golfers. Recognised as the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world and this year celebrating 225 years on the links (1793-2018).

A trip to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is truly memorable for all of the right reasons with many visitors returning year-after-year.

Fortrose’s breath-taking scenery is emphasised by a Dolphin colony in the adjacent firth which can be seen from the course which is also visited by an abundance of local wildlife including a Kestrel which is commonly seen patrolling the 8th hole. Records also show that golf was first played in the Chanonry area (now known as Fortrose) from as far back as 1702. Golf on the present site where Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club is now found, can be tracked back to the formulation of the Fortrose Golf Society which was founded in July 1793. By the year 1888 the golf club had a membership of 50 members. The first official competitions were recorded at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club in 1922 following the resurgence of the game after the end of the First World War. In 1932, world renowned golf course architect, James Braid was invited to advise on a new course layout with further land being acquired. Over the next two years, more land was purchased which led to Braid being invited to carry out a further survey on the land and its use as an eighteen hole golf course. In the mid-1950s, the Club had outgrown its facilities and the new clubhouse was planned. This clubhouse was further extended in 1989 to the building that can be enjoyed by members and visitors today.

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The clubhouse features a relaxing bar, dining room and comfortable lounge area with majestic, panoramic views of the Moray Firth from its large windows. Lunches are served daily and all manner of social occasions are catered for through varied menus which can be tailored prior to any event. Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club recently attended the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards which were held down at the Turnberry Resort at the end of October and they were presented (as voted for by the public) with Scotland’s Best Golfing Experience (value for money) Award. They have also only recently won an additional award via the Luxury Travel Guide Lifestyle Awards where they have been honoured with the accolade of Golf Club of the Year for Scotland for 2018. The Club can promise any visiting golf party the best golfing experience possible as the staff who work there are fantastic at what they do. They go that extra step to ensure that both members and visiting golfers, who come to the Club, enjoy their day as much as possible and that they leave with fond memories.

On behalf of Scottish Golf the Club will also play host the Scottish Boys Under 16s Open Championship (9-12 July 2018) which will bring together an abundance of golfing talent (144 players) from the UK, Europe and beyond to our Scottish Links Golf Course. Golf Monthly has also recently featured Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club as a MUST PLAY course for the 2018 season.

Societies and visiting golfing groups are welcomed throughout the year through a range of golf packages which combined with spectacular views, excellent golfing facilities and delicious dining will ensure you make a repeat visit.

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The East Dunbartonshire region of Scotland features an abundance of enjoyable places to stay and golf courses to suit golfers of all levels. Visiting groups can enjoy a blend of traditional links exposed to the varying wind conditions of the region and an excellent array of inland golf courses; many steeped in history and all offering a warm welcome to visiting golfers. Aside from the world famous Open venues, the whole region is bursting with hidden gems with hundreds of years of golfing heritage combined with the excellence of Scottish hospitality making East Dunbartonshire top of many visiting golfers’ to-do lists. Boasting spectacular views, the great facilities on offer in the region are couple with the region’s close proximity to the centre of Glasgow where you can choose from a host of accommodation and entertainment providers away from the golf course. Located in the heart of Bishopbriggs town centre, Bishopbriggs Golf Club is hard to match for scenery. The course founded in 1906, meanders through mature parkland and boasts stunning views over the surrounding East Dunbartonshire countryside.

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Thoughtfully designed, beautifully landscaped and superbly maintained, the course at Bishopbriggs offers the perfect blend of a beautiful golf course and a fitting challenge for all who embark upon its manicured fairways and true-running greens. Visitors are welcome throughout the year with an extensive range of packages that can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party. Priced from just £33 per person, society packages include excellent golf on the championship course and fantastic dining options. The catering staff can be contacted prior to the event to organise everything you need for your visitors and the Club’s professional team will be on hand before and during the day to ensure that your society event runs smoothly, allowing you to enjoy all that Bishopbriggs Golf Club has to offer.

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20 GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE BISHOPBRIGGS GOLF CLUB

1. Unlimited Access to a Quality Golf Course in a Prime Location – being a member gives you the opportunity to play when you like, as often as you like and how you like, whether you enjoy the challenge of weekly competition or a relaxing social game. The course offers a fair test for low handicap players, without being too difficult for those learning the game or just seeking to improve. The Bishopbriggs GC is close to central Glasgow with easy access by road and rail. 2. Competitive Golf – only by being a member of a golf club can you play regular club competitions – for men and women, we generally have two competitions to play in each week of the season. There is also a choice of many other competitions, including knockouts, opens, pairs and scrambles available for all players including seniors and juniors. 3. Choose How Much You Play – if you don’t always have the time for 18 holes, you can choose only to play 10 holes or a smaller loop of 5 holes. And in the height of summer, you can tee off at 8pm and still get a round in! Senior members can also join in with a friendly group who play every Tuesday and most Thursday mornings. 4. A Great Family Friendly Clubhouse Environment – our spacious clubhouse is a great place for eating, drinking and socializing with your friends or family, and children are made very welcome. Value-for-money prices come with a 20% bar discount and great customer service. 5. Clubhouse Extras – members can book the 2 function rooms for free. Theme Nights, such as Italian Nights, and dances, etc. are regular occurrences and member’s children can also take part in the free Christmas party. 6. Be Part of the Community – membership of the golf club is a great way to be part of the local community, network with other people from the area and make life-long friendships with other members.

9. Use of the Practice Facilities – you’ll get to improve your game on a regular basis with free use of the club’s practice facilities, with two areas to choose from. The area adjacent to the Clubhouse has practise matting and a short iron zone to help you warm up before your round. Secondly, our Golf Academy area lies in the heart of the course, with 6 Driving Bays (three of which are covered) + 2 full greens and bunkers Last but not least, our 9 hole mini course offers family fun for our younger golfers. Professional coaching is available for all ages and abilities on request. 10. BRS Online Booking System – Tee times for competitions, casual golf and visitors can all be booked online quickly and easily via our website. 11. Preferential Green Fees at Championship Courses – members of SG Ltd affiliated clubs can access preferential green fees of up to 50% discount at some of the best courses in Scotland, including Muirfield, Gleneagles, and Castle Stuart. Full members with a handicap will receive a Scottish Golf Membership Card which provides an array of additional national benefits, exclusive competitions, partner special offers and a free Handicap APP. 12. Get your Handicap Down! – only by being a member of an SG Ltd/GGU affiliated golf club can you attain an official CONGU handicap. Playing competitions regularly at your home club or in other Open competitions gives you the chance to get your handicap down to your targeted level – what most golfers are striving for throughout their life! 13. Play in Matches against other Clubs – being part of the club, you have opportunity of representing Bishopbriggs GC in matches against other clubs, in your local area or further afield, whether you are a senior or junior, man or woman.

14. Discounted Golf – we have our own reciprocal arrangements with 19 local golf clubs, which allow our members to play these courses at Members’ guest rates. 15. The 1906 Club – the 1906 club consists of private members’ golf clubs founded in 1906 who have agreed to offer reciprocal courtesy visits to each other’s club members. There are many in England, and Williamwood and Cowglen are available to play in Scotland. 16. Junior Golf – Bishopbriggs GC has an active junior section and we are part of the national ClubGolf programme, with regular summer coaching for kids by approved coaches. Junior member’s parents are welcome to join as Social members. 17. Invite Your Friends – we offer preferential ‘Members’ Guest Rate’ green fees for only £10, giving you the chance to invite your friends to play your course. By making this reciprocal among your golfing friends, you can play many great courses at a fraction of the normal price. 18. Enjoy the Views – Bishopbriggs GC is an easy walking parkland course with a number of environmental features. Along with our bird life and roe deer that wander around the golf course we also have some great views of the Campsie Fells. 19. Healthy Lifestyle – Experts advise that a round of golf of 18 holes equates to an average 30- minute gym session and will involve roughly a 5 mile walk while burning probably somewhere in the order of 1400 to 1500 Calories 20. Make New Friends - Bishopbriggs GC is an excellent place to make new friends, along with a great opportunity to establish new social and local business networks.

7. Flexible Payment – no need to pay all your fees up front, you can spread the cost of membership throughout the year, with our direct debit scheme. 8. Value for Money – above all, Bishopbriggs GC offers great value for money, with adult membership costing the equivalent of only a few pence more than £10 per week.

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Wales

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Abersoch Golf Club A True Gem!

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Abersoch Golf Club is located in the wonderful surroundings of Snowdonia in North Wales . This club has an excellent reputation as a true test for golfers of all abilities and is proud to be recognised as the friendliest golf club in Wales. The course is home to outstanding panoramic views and to a beautiful setting of coastline across Cardigan Bay, coupled with an astonishing backdrop of the Snowdonia Mountains. On playing this course it will become immediately apparent that the club takes much pride in welcoming golfers , be it societies, groups or visitors to the club. The course itself provides a mixture of testing links holes along the stunning sand dunes and beach, after which you will find yourself meandering back inland to play a set of five, beautifully landscaped, parkland holes. This in itself will provide a true test to any visiting golfer as you will be playing links golf and a parkland course on the same 18 holes!! Alan (the resident professional at Abersoch) is happy to extend the club’s renowned warm welcome and is available for lessons should you wish to sharpen up any part of your game whilst playing the course. It may also be a good idea to take some time with Abersoch’s professional to improve your skill and mastery of the game, along with some tips on how to play some of the trickier holes!!

And Finally, as they say in Wales “Mwynhewch y diwrnod” (Enjoy the day)

The Club House offers a therapeutic patio area to enjoy your food and drinks while overlooking the 1st Tee and the 12th and 18th greens. Drinks can also be enjoyed by the bar for chit chat with other members making a relaxing atmosphere for making new friends. Food and catering is also available with an extensive menu and bespoke tastes catered for. Societies are more than welcome with some excellent deals currently being offered to play this wonderful panoramic course nestled in one of the most popular parts of North Wales. For more information on the current offers and green fees please contact the club Secretary on 01758 712622 or email at manager@ abersochgolf.co.uk.You can also examine the course more closely by going to www.abersochgolf.co.uk

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Machynys Peninsula Golf Club & Premier Spa

Located in South West Wales, Carmarthenshire is well known as a golfing destination among visiting groups and societies. Offering an unparalleled variety of golf courses; old and new, parkland and links, the coastline encompasses peaceful estuaries and long majestic beaches, making a super setting for links golf. Whether you chose to play all of the courses on offer in the area or pick to blend the new courses with some of the more traditional, historic courses in the region; there is no doubting the splendour and beauty that Carmarthenshire has to offer.

Mr. Mark Blackman Machynys Peninsula Golf & Country Club boasts an enviable coastal location and a Championship golf BSc, MBBS, FRCS (Orth) course being the youngest ever to host an R & A championship Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Wales’ only Jack Nicklaus-designed modern links style golf course developed in a dramatic setting & Medico-Legal Expert Witness overlooking thr Gower peninsula and has already hosted a total of 11 championships in its short 12 year

Championship Golf in the Carmarthenshire countryside

The golf club teams up with local hotels to offer a range of reasonably priced golf breaks to make the most out of your visit. The various four star hotels provide bed and breakfast options and are located near to the golf club. Based at Machynys clubhouse is the beautifully-appointed, Monks Premier Spa and Health Club is the perfect retreat to unwind after a day’s golf. The leisure facility boasts a steam room, sauna and wellequipped gym and 7 treatment rooms amongst its array of facilities. Packages for spa days are also available for golfers travelling with other family members. The Machynys’ Bar and Brasserie offers a fusion of Welsh and is ideally positioned on the 2nd floor of the clubhouse set to enjoy the stunning views of the Gower Peninsula, renowned in South Wales.

history including 2 R & A open championships.The coure has been described by in form Europan tour Player, Tommy Fleetwood as “Arguably the best man made links in the world ”. Providing a test for the lower handicapper whilst also still enjoyable for players with higher handicaps, the Machynys course utilises up to five tee boxes per hole ensuring that the ‘difficulty factor’ of the golf course becomes the players or organisers’ choice making it the perfect venue for your corporate or society golf day. The golf club offers a friendly welcome to visitors who can enjoy a range of five star facilities at Machynys. Visiting groups can chose from a variety of packages catering for all months of the year, combining excellent dining options with championship golf.

Tel: 01554 744888 Email:info@machynys.com Web:www.machynys.com

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Llanymynech Golf Club

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TEE OFF IN WALES AND PUTT OUT IN ENGLAND!!!! (Europes only dual country golf course) Have you ever imagined being able to drive a ball from one country to another?? Sounds fanciful I know, however, let me introduce you to a golf club that can offer just that and more. Sitting just south of Oswestry in Shropshire lies Llanymynech Golf Club, with Offas Dyke (the largest ancient monument following the border between England and Wales) running through the course Llanymynech offers an abundance of greenery and some of the most fantastic scenery you will find anywhere in the UK.

In our opinion we feel that if you are looking for a golf break or society day in this region then Llanymynech Golf Club really has to be your first choice.

Due to the fantastic drainage that this club has painstakingly maintained through its history, Llanymynech can provide golfers of all abilities a year round course that plays as well in the winter as it does in the summer. In fact Ian Woosnam first learnt to play golf here at the age of nine years old and Llanymynech still remains one of his favourite courses to play to this day. In fact the Woosnam family have got a long tradition with Llanymynech Golf Club with both Ian’s Mother and Father being previous captains and still have a firm association with it up to the present day.

The club themselves offer a website, which is available as a link at the bottom of this feature which enables you to book tee times, enter open competitions as well as membership opportunities and visitor information. With Green fees starting at £15 there is absolutely no reason to miss out on playing this gem of a course whilst taking in the stunning views of the Welsh hills and the Shropshire countryside.

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With 15 holes in Wales and 3 holes in England you are provided with the unique opportunity to drive off on the 4th hole in Wales and actually putt out on the same hole in England! Making Llanymynech Golf Club the only dual nationality golf course in Europe. The twelth hole (the highest point) on this fantastic yet challenging golf course offers stunning views of Shropshire and the Welsh border with a toposcope to point out the places of interest , making your golf experience as pleasurable as can be found in this part of the UK. A club member and past lady captain goes on to say we aim to provide great day’s golf and a friendly welcome on the course and in the clubhouse.

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The Rolls Of Monmouth Golf club

Golf in the unspoilt South Wales countryside Monmouthshire, the Wye Valley and the Vale of Usk combine spectacular views with world renowned venues leaving visitors to the area in South Wales spoilt for choice. The region’s distinctive scenery, fantastic golf course and reasonably priced accommodation providers offer everything you need for the perfect golf break.

The three superb self-catering cottages are perfect for short golfing breaks or longer stays to explore the Monmouthshire region. Offering two, three and four bedroom accommodation, Hillside Cottage, Boxbush Lodge and Raglan Lodge have all been awarded four stars by Visit Wales. Dining options can be enjoyed in the restaurant with changing menus available during your stay.

Nestled between the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Monmouthshire’s stunning landscape will take your breath away, with a variety of links and parkland golf courses to suit all levels and ages of golfer. Monmouthshire is also the Welsh ‘foodie capital’ and there’s plenty to see and do away from the fairways. The region is set on much-contested borderland with more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the UK – perfect for exploring.

As well as the restaurant for the enjoyment of residential guests, the mansion also features a wellstocked bar and boasts magnificent views across the sweeping parkland and woodlands of the golf course.

Boxbush Lodge

Hillside Cottage

The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club is set in superb countryside with spectacular views of the Welsh Hills and is arguably, one of the most aesthetically pleasing golf courses in the whole of the UK. Set in the grounds of The Hendre House which dates back over three hundred years and was in the ownership of the Rolls family between 1767 until 1987. Today, the main mansion, Hendre House is used for weddings and private functions and also features a restaurant. Whilst on-course accommodation is provided through three of the cottages that are dotted around the estate.

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The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club welcomes visiting society groups and corporate guests throughout the year. The resort offers a variety of packages which combine excellent golf on the championship golf course with superb dining options.

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One of the most unique settings in golf A warm welcome awaits you at Northop Golf Club. Set in 250 acres of wonderful parkland with views across the Dee Estuary, the Flintshire golf club is playable twelve months of the year on USGA standard greens. With excellent drainage, the golf course is immaculately well-kept and ideal for players of all golfing abilities. Founded in 1994, the Northop course was designed by former Ryder Cup player and renowned golf coach, John Jacobs. The superbly-appointed clubhouse at Northop Golf Club offers a well-stocked bar and a variety of snacks throughout the day. The purpose built facility is the ideal space to relax following your round with views across the golf course.

Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains. There are a number of fantastic golf courses in Flintshire and close to the Welsh border. Many offer fantastic views of the Dee Estuary and the Wirral Peninsula. Whilst other courses look towards Welsh landmarks such as the Clwydian range of mountains and the foothills of Snowdonia. Flintshire’s location makes it the ideal location for a golfing break, close the English border and county of Cheshire.

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The Club’s dedicated Professional team are also on hand during society days to ensure the smooth running of your event, assisting with everything from nearest the pin and longest drive markers, to prize presentation and advice.

Northop Golf Club are now part of the Gateway to Wales Golf Cluster play 6 courses for only £100!!

For more information or to purchase your pass call 0845 450 5885 or email: golf@nwt.co.uk or visit www.shop.gonorthwales.co.uk/golf-passes

North Wales’ unspoilt beaches, wetlands, farmlands, great sea cliffs and spectacular coastline is officially designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ but is also packed full with plenty of golfing heritage.

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Societies and visiting parties are welcome to Northop Golf Club throughout the year. The Club offer a range of summer and winter packages combining excellent golf on the championship course with fantastic dining options catering for everything from a bacon bap and coffee on arrival, to soup and sandwiches or a two-course meal following completion of your round.

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A peice of golfing history that will take your breath away

Llandrindod Wells Golf Club

Central Wales is a vast area which offers visitors a variety of classic golf courses whilst enjoying some of the most breath-taking scenery in the whole of the UK at the same time. The region combines coastal links and fantastic inland golf courses, each of which make use of the superb characteristics that the surrounding Welsh countryside has to offer.

Overlooking the neighbouring town and valleys, the course boasts amazing views right from the first tee when you look out across the boating lake and over the rooftops of the Victorian town.

A quiet region with a lot to shout about in terms of golfing pedigree, Mid Wales appeals to all standards of golfer which makes it a ‘must visit’ destination for golf breaks.

The beautifully-appointed, Llandrindod Wells clubhouse features a recently refurbished restaurant which can seat up to 70 people for a formal dinner as well as a comfortable space to relax following completion of your round.

The town of Llandrindod Wells, as the name implies, is historically linked with the health-giving waters which it still provides today. Recent years has seen a rise in the number of holiday-makers visiting the town with Llandrindod Wells boasting a variety of accommodation providers to suit all tastes and pockets.

Golf societies are welcome through the year on weekends and weekdays. The Llandrindod Wells golf course is a fantastic ‘competition course’ with the aptly named, ‘Death or Glory’, 18th hole providing the decider for many a match.

Established in 1907, Llandrindod Golf Club has been welcoming golfers for over 100 years. The golf course was the brainchild of a group of local businessmen who identified land overlooking the Victorian Spa town as the ideal location for an 18hole golf course to serve the visitors that flocked to the town to ‘take the waters’.

The golf club can offer society organisers a fully flexible day with three specially designed society packages available. Each option includes dining options which can be selected from the Par 3 Catering Dinner Menu.

Designed by six times Open Champion, Harry Vardon and altered some years later by the legendary golf course architect, James Braid; Llandrindod Wells is a member of the Heart of Wales Golf Breaks group offering affordable golfing holidays in central Wales.

To design your own golf day at Llandrindod Wells Golf Club, please call the Secretary on 01597 822 247 or alternatively, email enquiries to info@lwgc.co.uk

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Sculptured from the natural contours of the landscape, the upland links golf course provides a true test for golfers of all abilities combining the natural turf banks, hazards and well-protected true running greens for an enjoyable day’s golf.

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TENBY GOLF CLUB

Tenby – a little bit of golfing heaven Famed for its beautiful beaches and views, Tenby features its own championship links venue and is the oldest affiliated golf club in Wales. The harbour town of Tenby is the jewel in the crown of Pembrokeshire - a town steeped in history and surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall – visitors are assured of an unforgettable time with so much to see and do for all the family.

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Although a small County, Pembrokeshire offers some truly excellent golfing choices and is packed full of a memorable blend of links and parkland style golf courses all with breath-taking panoramic views of the surrounding coast and countryside.

Tenby’s coastal southwest position means that it is also one of the sunnier locations in Wales. Dating back to 1888, Tenby Golf Club really is a true gem on the idyllic south-west coast of Wales. Set amongst rolling green terrain and wild dunes, the classic 18-hole links course provides a variety of challenges that prove a test to all levels of golfer.

The Club continues to offer a warm and welcoming environment for all, with enthusiastic staff on hand to offer a sumptuous dining experience. Catering is second to none and highly regarded with the Club’s team using locally sourced produce to create mouth-watering dishes that will please all palates.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is served in the Club’s excellentlyappointed clubhouse and special menus can be discussed with the clubs catering team prior to your event.

Originally designed among its natural surroundings, the course was completed under the instruction of pioneering golf course designer, James Braid who helped the course attain its charming character that is enjoyed by so many today.

Tenby’s Play and Stay packages are offered from the Club’s Dormy House which offers seven en-suite twin bedrooms and is located adjacent to the clubhouse with views across the course and driving range. The Dormy House can cater for up to fourteen golfers with a variety of summer and winter packages.

At Tenby, you’re never far away from the dazzling vista of the sea. At the highest point of the golf course on the 17th hole, players are treated to sublime glimpses of the coastal waters and Caldey Island beyond.

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The clubhouse at Tenby recently undertook a refurbishment of its bar and restaurant facilities.

Tenby Golf Club welcomes visitors throughout the year. Society groups are encouraged to make the most of the free draining nature of the golf course through a wide range of packages which can be designed to meet the needs of visiting groups of twelve or more golfers.

With a great selection of fantastic play and stay deals and a number of rooms available on site, Tenby Golf Club is high on the agenda of the visiting golfer.

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The Club prides itself on its ability to offer golf 365 days a year with the naturally sandy terrain draining and absorbing water to keep the course in prime condition.

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orth Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom. The region’s pleasant locations, facilities and greens combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break whilst you can also take in the fantastic views of some of the UK’s most breath-taking countryside.

As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountain-backed links-style golf courses. Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains. There are a number of fantastic golf courses in Flintshire and close to the Welsh border. Many offer fantastic views of the Dee Estuary and the Wirral Peninsula. Whilst other courses look towards Welsh landmarks such as the Clwydian range of mountains and the foothills of Snowdonia. Flintshire’s location makes it the ideal location for a golfing break, close the English border and county of Cheshire.

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Situated just 10 miles from Chester and ten minutes from the A55, Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club can be easily access by visiting society groups and golfers looking for a great golfing break. Set in the charming Clywdian countryside with picturesque views of the spectacular scenery, Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club was founded in 1933. The Club prides itself on the friendly welcome that visitors receive from staff and members, as well as the challenging nature of the golf course with its tree-lined fairways and quality, true-running greens providing a stern but fair test for all.Another great feature of the Padeswood course is the River Alyn which meanders through the fairways with water in play on no less than eleven holes. The excellently-maintained golf course boasts wonderful views across the Welsh Hills and is classed amongst many as arguably the best parkland golf course in north east Wales. The Padeswood clubhouse offers views over the first fairway from its panoramic windows. The lounge area of the superbly-appointed clubhouse features a full sized snooker table and relaxing surroundings with a well-stocked bar and excellent dining options available daily – the perfect retreat for relaxing following a day’s golf.The clubhouse’s Caia Restaurant served a wide range of freshly prepared snacks and meals using local sourced produce where possible, including meats from Llechwedd in Anglesey. Societies are welcomed throughout the year at Padeswood & Buckley Golf Club through the good variety of summer and winter packages that are available. Each package combines excellent golf on the championship Padeswood course, with fantastic dining options and outstanding hospitality. The dedicated professional team can also tailor make packages to meet the needs and requirements of your group and are on hand every step of the way – from initial enquiry through the prize giving – to ensure your event runs without a glitch.

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Swansea Bay Golf Club

Located in the South West of Wales, Swansea is well known as a golfing destination among visiting groups and societies, offering a varied choice of wonderful golf courses combining the old and new, parkland and links. The miles of glorious, rugged coastline, white sandy beaches offer an exceptional venue for links golf whilst boasting rural charm inland, Swansea offers some of the most scenic golf course in the British Isles. Accommodation providers and off-course entertainment is also in abundance with something to cater for all tastes and budgets. Many visitors return to the fairways of Swansea year-after-year, taking on the old links and coastal layouts which represent great golf and great value. Founded in 1892, Swansea Bay Golf Club was constructed on the Estate which was then owned by the Earl of Jersey.

The demanding links-style golf course is a true test for every golfer with tight lies, undulating fairways and the tough rough and natural dunes of the landscape to contend with. A site of unique elegance is the which sits proudly in front of the Golf Club clubhouse measuring length. A nervy putt in front of awaits!

remarkable 18th green majestic Swansea Bay a colossal 60 yards in the watching galleries

The Club’s traditional black and white clubhouse building possesses its own elegant charm. Opened in 1902 by the Earl of Jersey, the clubhouse has retained most of its original character over the years and features a beautifullyappointed balcony which gives a bird’s eye view of the golf course and surrounding Welsh countryside. Perfect for al fresco dining and drinks in the warmer months.

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The team at Swansea Bay Golf Club extends a warm and friendly welcome to all. Societies and visiting groups are welcomed to the Club seven days a week through a variety of excellent packages during the summer and winter months.

Swansea Bay Golf Club

Visitors can take advantage of a range of deals combining excellent dining options with superb golf on the beautiful Swansea Bay golf course. The Club’s professional team are also on hand to provide support and ensure the smooth running of your event every step of the way.

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For further information, please contact Swansea Bay Golf Club on 01792 812 198 or alternatively, email enquiries to swanseabaygolfclub@hotmail. co.uk

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Spectacular scenery from a coastal gem,

Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club

North Wales is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom. The region’s pleasant locations, facilities and greens combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break whilst you can also take in the fantastic views of some of the UK’s most breath-taking countryside. As well as the many outdoor pursuits which can be enjoyed in North Wales, the region offers visitors some of the best value green fees around. The area’s unspoiled golf courses at affordable prices encompass a variety of unique and testing challenges, from the gentle, rolling parkland courses to stunning mountain-backed links-style golf courses. Some of the earliest golf courses in Wales can be found in the north, with many close to the Irish Sea meaning conditions can be challenging; with many golf courses set to the stunning backdrop of the surrounding mountains. Llandudno boasts spectacular sea and mountain views. The region’s gently undulating coastal terrain is home to a unique mix of links and parkland golf course set amongst rolling hills and stunning scenery.

Founded in 1899, Rhos-on-Sea Golf Club & Hotel is situated right on the seafront and at the forefront of golfing in North Wales. The magnificent coastal golf course was designed by well-known local golf course architect, Mr W H Goldsmith and is mostly a flat, parkland layout offering a good test to all ages and abilities. The course’s wide fairways, raised tees and Mackenzie-style two tiered greens present a formidable challenge for even the most decorated of golfing enthusiast. Defined by picturesque trees and stunning views of the North Wales mountains and valleys, Rhos-on-Sea is a haven for wildlife. With excellent restaurant and bar facilities, Rhoson-Sea is also one of only a few golf clubs in North Wales to have on-course accommodation, offering a variety of ‘stay & play’ packages.

Dormy House Hotel, Glan Y Mor Road, Llandudno LL30 3PU

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The original farmhouse building was used as the clubhouse until it was demolished in 1905 to make way for the existing building which offers a comfortable, relaxing retreat today. The spacious and relaxing Rhoson-Sea clubhouse features a fully licensed bar which serves a full range of bar snacks, alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. Whilst the recently refurbished, Fairways Restaurant welcome guests to enjoy delicious food and outstanding views of the golf course and surrounding countryside. Tasty lunches and delicious dinners are available in Fairways to members and nonmembers. The Club also encompasses several function rooms which can cater for all manner of social occasion as well as corporate days.

Bed and breakfast accommodation can be provided through the Club’s hotel. Whilst, Summer and Winter stay & play Packages are also available , from as little as £45 per person, which include Bed & Breakfast with golf and optional evening meal. Stay & Play packages can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party and the accommodation can also represent the perfect base for non-golfers wishing to explore the Llandudno region and the fantastic North Wales coastline.Rhos-on-Sea also offer a range of summer and winter day packages for visiting groups exploring the many courses that the coastline has to offer. These bespoke packages combine golf, delicious catering and fine hospitality with a professional team on hand to ensure that the day runs smoothly, leaving you to enjoy that fantastic golf course and spectacular views that it has to offer.

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Ireland

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Belvoir Park Golf Club

‘Ireland’s Augusta’

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why not walk the hallowed fairways that the world class golfing giants of Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graham McDowell have previously.

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Packed full of culture, history and attractions, Belfast is an all-round fantastic location in Northern Ireland and, with flights from most major UK airports taking less than an hour, is the ideal destination for a golf break. The quality of Belfast’s golf courses is superb, with many overlooking the stunning Belfast Lough, and with no less than fourteen golf courses and golf venues within the city’s boundaries – why not walk the hallowed fairways that the world class golfing giants of Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graham McDowell have previously. With great choice of golf resorts and golf courses coupled with great value – Belfast must be on the to-do list! The premier golfing venue in Belfast, Belvoir Park Golf Club was founded in 1927. Designed by legendary golf course architect, H S Colt, the undulating parkland golf course is set in 136 acres of mature woodland and located just two miles from Belfast city centre.

Belvoir Park has a long and distinguished history having hosted The Irish Open, Irish PGA and Irish Close. Many famous golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Peter Allis and Fred Daly and the world renowned golf writer, Peter Dobereiner have all rated Belvoir Park as ‘one of the best inland courses in Ireland, if not the British Isles’. ‘The View’, Belvoir Park Golf Club’s superblyappointed clubhouse restaurant offers a relaxed and informal setting with a stylish contemporary design. Boasting breath-taking views of the golf course and surrounding countryside, the restaurant serves imaginative cuisine using locally sourced ingredients where possible.

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On a clear summer’s day, the panoramic views that can be enjoyed from ‘The View’ restaurant include stunning sights of Belfast, Cave Hill and the Divis and Black Mountains, is absolutely beautiful.

The Club offers a variety of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of the visiting party whilst combing excellent golf on the championship, Belvoir Park course with delicious dining options.

TheThe View is is thethe ideal View idealvenue to enjoy with family venuetime to enjoy time and friends. with family and friends.

For all society and corporate golf days, the dedicated Belvoir Park team are on hand to ensure the smooth running of your day leaving you free to experience the magnificence that Belvoir Park Golf Club has to offer.

Belvoir Park Golf Club, ‘Ireland’s Augusta’, welcomes societies and groups of visiting golfers throughout the week. Visitors are encouraged to come and enjoy one of the best parkland golf courses in the whole of Ireland.

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The Blackwood golf club

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Pay & Play in County Down

Packed full of culture, history and attractions, Belfast is an all-round fantastic location in Northern Ireland and, with flights from most major UK airports taking less than an hour, is the ideal destination for a golf break. The quality of Belfast’s golf courses is superb, with many overlooking the stunning Belfast Lough, and with no less than fourteen golf courses and golf venues within the city’s boundaries – why not walk the hallowed fairways that the world class golfing giants of Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy and Graham McDowell have previously. With great choice of golf resorts and golf courses coupled with great value – Belfast must be on the to-do list! Situated in Bangor, County Down, The Blackwood Golf Centre is Northern Ireland’s premier pay and play golfing facility. Situated within the beautiful parklands of the magnificent Clandeboye Estate, the golf club is located just three miles from Bangor and twelve miles from Belfast city centre.

The Blackwood resort boasts a superb range of amenities including the ultimate in relaxation, LUXE Day Spa, 19 Coffee House and Blackwood golf shop which is stocked with the latest lines from some of the game’s most popular manufacturers.

The centre features two eighteen holes loops of excellent golf. A woodland layout lined with gorse and water hazards, The championship, par 72 Hamilton Course offers spectacular views of the Clandeboye Estate and Helen’s Tower; with a blend of unique and demanding holes provide a challenge for all levels of golfer.

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The 18-hole, par 3 Temple Course is a great way to test your short game while also being a comfortable walk for the more mature golfer. Aside from the golf course, the 19 Coffee House represents a relaxed and friendly place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or simply a coffee with friends. The venue’s fantastic location within The Blackwood Golf Centre delivers excellent food and brilliant service whilst an outside terrace offers the perfect retreat for al fresco dining during the summer months. The wonderfully-appointed, Luxe Day Spa at Blackwood Golf Centre offers relaxation and treatments which can be enjoyed as part of a golf break or by non-golfers who are not taking on the fairways of The Blackwood.

Open to the public and golf societies seven days a week throughout the year, The Blackwood aims to make golf enjoyable and accessible for all without the barriers that exists elsewhere. The Golf Centre provides a superb day for a large society booking, charity event or simply a group of friends looking to enjoy quality time out on the golf course – why pay more for your outing than you have to? The Blackwood’s packages combine truly wonderful golf on the championship Hamilton Course with excellent catering options in the 19 Coffee House. The Centre’s pay and play deals run throughout the year and can be tailored to meet the needs and most importantly, the budgets of the visiting party. The Blackwood Golf Centre have also built relationships with a host of local accommodation providers to create the perfect golf break.

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‘Muirfied of Ireland’

The current clubhouse was designed and rebuilt in 1998 maintaining architecture befitting of its seaside location. The clubhouse features all modern amenities expected from a world class golf club. Visitors access the clubhouse from a mile-long drive through forestry and will find a superblyappointed facility offering excellent bar and dining options.

T: +353 (0)74 97 34054 E:info@donegalgolfclub.ie W: www.donegalgolfclub.ie Packed full of challenging golf courses, the North West of Ireland is a beautiful remote location stretching along Atlantic coast. From the towering cliffs and rugged coastlines through to calm river banks and loughs, the region of Ireland is truly a visual wonder. County Donegal is the northernmost point in Ireland and features low mountains and jagged coastlines. A tranquil place to play golf, Co. Donegal’s beaches are long and sandy with many golf courses built alongside them making for stunning links settings and spectacular views.

Located on the Murvagh peninsula in South Donegal, the golf course offers a unique golfing experience. Designed by Eddie Hackett, the master of Irish golf course architecture, Donegal golf course is often referred to as the ‘Muirfied of Ireland’.

“one of my favourite courses in the World” Darren Clarke A beautifully-appointed patio, which can be access from the first floor and course provides outdoor seating for dining and relaxing in the warmer months.

Visitors are encouraged to visit the region to experience the stunning landscapes and breath-taking links style golf in its purest form. Famed for its fantastic hospitality, a golf break in North West Ireland will not disappoint, golf at Donegal Golf Club comes highly recommended too.

The ground floor hosts the well-stocked golf shop, locker and changing room facilities. Whilst the clubhouse’s first floor is home to the restaurant, lounge and bar areas which boast fantastic, panoramic views of the golf course. The Club also boasts a private dining room for more formal dining occasions.

The panoramic views of Donegal Bay and the surrounding countryside are spectacular. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and a designated Special Area of Conservation, Donegal is recognised as one of the longest golf courses in world golf, measuring a whopping 7, 453 yards from the championship tees.

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Donegal Golf Club welcomes societies and visiting golfing groups throughout the year. The South Donegal region boasts some of the finest hotels in Ireland. The Club can also recommend bed and breakfast providers and holiday homes within the local area which can be a fantastic base to explore the region and the golf courses that it has to offer.

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Its high-density tungsten back weight wraps around the back of the sole to help bring the combined MOI (heel/toe and high/low) over 9,900 gram cm2. Its CG position is lower and further back than any current driver on the market to make it the most forgiving driver in golf – surpassing the current G400 driver. “Our engineers focused on increasing the forgiveness of the driver while maintaining the distance gains and powerful sound of the original G400 driver,” said Solheim. “It’s remarkable how long and straight the G400 Max flies. The forgiveness is off the charts and leads to tighter dispersion, which reveals just how consistent your distance and accuracy results will be on the golf course. We encourage all golfers to get fit and look closely at their dispersion, not just their one best shot on a launch monitor.” The added forgiveness has also appealed to a number of tour professionals, including PING Pros Aaron Baddeley and Seamus Power, who put the G400 Max in play at last week’s Sony Open in Hawaii. The unique forging and patented heat-treatment process of the G400 Max’s T9S+ face powers a thinner, hotter impact area that is precision machined to elevate ball speed across the entire face. The forged face was also instrumental in producing the powerful feel of the driver. Adding to the appeal of the G400 Max driver is the innovative colour-shifting paint technology of the Alta CB shaft. This premium copper shaft paint transitions to nearly black to reduce distractions as golfers address the ball. The counter-balanced design of the Alta CB allows for more mass in the head to increase energy transfer.

G400 Max Driver Technology and Specifications:

PHOENIX (January 15, 2018): Setting new standards in combined MOI and forgiveness for a driver, PING today introduced the new G400 Max driver, along with the G700 irons, Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges and PING Vault 2.0 putters. The new products are available for pre-order beginning today. “We’re on a mission to help golfers play better and we know that starts with clubs that deliver across-theboard performance gains,” said John K. Solheim, PING president. “The new G400 Max is engineered with the same technology as the original G400 but we’ve optimised the size to gain even more forgiveness, which leads to tighter dispersion and lower scores. With the addition of the Max to the G400 driver family, golfers now have four fitting options to ensure they’re getting the most out of their game. If you struggle finding the fairway with consistency, the Max is likely the best fit for you.” G400 Max Driver In the G400 Max driver, PING achieved its all-time high MOI measurements by optimising the crown and face design in the larger-profile, multi-material head. The forgiveness gains are attributable to the 460cc head and nearly four times the discretionary weight created by Dragonfly crown technology and the thin, forged face.

Multi-material construction: Cast Ti 8-1-1 body, forged T9S+ face, high-density tungsten back weight, l ightweight aluminium/thermoplastic adjustable hosel Loft options: 9⁰ & 10.5⁰ Head weight: Std. (206g) Head volume: 460 cc Std. length: 45 3/4" (Alta CB); 45 1/4" (PING Tour and aftermarkets) Loft adjustability: Up to +-1⁰ Stock grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 in six sizes (Blue -1/16", Red -1/32", Aqua -1/64", White Std., Gold +1/32", Orange +1/16") RRP: £389 Shaft options: PING Alta CB (counter-balanced) 55 (SR, R, S, X), PING Tour 65, 75 (R, S, X), Alta Distanza 40 Aftermarket shaft options (Upcharge): Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core TiNi 60 (R, S, X), Project X HZRDUS Yellow 75 (5.5, 6.0, 6.5), Aldila X-Torsion Copper (50R, 60S)

RRP: £389

Glide 2.0 Stealth Wedges

Glide 2.0 Stealth Wedges Technology and Specifications:

The Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges’ 8620 carbon steel head and precision-milled grooves deliver a softer feel and higher-spinning shots for greater control. The tour-inspired Stealth finish, which yields less glare and makes the head appear smaller, is applied using a QPQ (Quench Polish Quench) process for added durability. This wedge fits the game and the eye of players for whom performance and appearance go hand in hand.

Std. grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16", Red -1/32", Aqua -1/64", White Std., Gold +1/32", Orange +1/16") Shaft options: Stock steel shaft -- PING AWT 2.0 Wedge; Stock graphite shaft -- PING CFS 65/70/80 (Soft R, R, S)

A patented precision wheel-cut half groove near the lead edge on the 56⁰, 58⁰ and 60⁰ improves engagement with the ball (specifically low on the face) to significantly increase spin and control from all conditions. The wheel-cut milling process was developed by PING’s engineering and manufacturing teams to enable grooves with a sharper edge radius, which increases interaction with the cover of the ball at impact, creating more friction for improved spin and trajectory control. The grooves in the lower-lofted wedges (46°, 50° & 52°) are milled with a 20° sidewall and a .005" edge radius for optimal full-shot performance. The higherlofted versions (54°, 56°, 58° & 60°) are milled to a .004" edge radius and a 28° sidewall to impart more spin, especially around the greens.

Aftermarket steel shaft options (no upcharge): True Temper Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100) Project X LZ (5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5), True Temper XP95 (R, S,), Nippon NS Pro Modus 105 (S, X), KBS Tour (R, S, X)

“The tour player response has been exceptional,” said Solheim. “The players’ first comment about the Stealth finish, which not only looks cool, they like how it makes the head appear smaller and it limits reflections on bright days. Once they feel it and see how much spin and control the grooves provide, the wedges go straight in the bag.”

In the G700 iron, PING engineers put a high priority on creating an iron that offers power and forgiveness by leveraging the advantages of a hollow-body design and a thin, maraging steel face, creating PING’s longest, highest-flying iron to date.

The patented design is offered in four sole grinds (SS, WS, ES and TS) to ensure Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges can be fit to a golfer’s divot depth or attack angle and most common turf conditions. SS GRIND (46°/12°, 50°/12°, 52°/12°, 54°/12°, 56°/12°, 58°/10°, 60/10°) An all-purpose mid-bounce sole with heel and trail edge relief to create versatility on touch shots around the green. Ideal for moderate attack angles and divots. Fits most golfers. WS GRIND (54°/14°, 56°/14°, 58°/14°, 60/14°) Full-sole design that provides turf security for players with a steep angle of attack. The reduced camber and added width prevent digging. TS GRIND (58°/6°, 60°/6°) A PING WRX-inspired design based on the Tour-proven half-moon grind. The TS grind facilitates shot making and precision from even the most difficult lies. The heel relief allows shots to be executed with an open face to difficult pins, or from firm lies without fear of the lead edge sitting too high. ES GRIND (54°/8°, 56°/8°, 58°/8°, 60°/8°) Eye 2-inspired sole design provides the ultimate in bunker performance, resulting from the classic dish profile and the tapered hosel. A refined lead edge upgrades allaround performance with the iconic ES grind.

RRP: £130 per club w/steel shaft; £140 per club w/graphite shaft

G700 Irons

“The desire for golfers to hit their irons further continues to grow,” said Solheim. “We want to provide options that greatly increase distance without sacrificing other performance attributes, such as consistency, forgiveness and feel. With the G700 iron, we’ve been able to accomplish all of that in a very appealing design with a sound that screams distance from the moment golfers hit it.” The hollow-body construction of the 17-4 stainless steel head allows for an internal geometry design that positions weight away from the face, creating a frame for metal-woodlike flexing and high COR to greatly increase ball speed and produce launch results that will amaze golfers.

RRP: £149 per iron w/steel shaft; £159 per iron w/graphite shaft

Maraging steel, which is also used in the G400 fairway woods, hybrids and crossovers, is one of the strongest alloys in the world and is commonly employed in the aerospace industry, where strength and flexibility are necessities. Those properties make it an ideal face material to deliver more flexing for faster ball speeds that launch shots further and higher. “We’re seeing significant ball-speed increases in the G700, while maintaining the consistency and control golfers need to improve their iron play,” said Solheim. “It also has a great overall look, especially at address, and a premium finish. When golfers hit it, they’ll experience a sensation and sound that’s unlike any they’ve ever felt or heard.”

G700 Iron Technology and Specifications: Multi-material construction: Hollow-body 17-4 stainless steel head, C300 Maraging Steel face, HydroPearl finish Available 4-9, PW, UW, SW in 10 colour codes (lie angle). Black is standard. Std. grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet in six sizes (Blue -1/16", Red -1/32", Aqua -1/64", White Std., Gold +1/32", Orange +1/16") Shaft options: Stock steel shaft -- PING AWT 2.0 (R, S, X); Stock graphite shafts -- Alta CB (counterbalanced) powered by AWT, UST Recoil 760 ES SMACWRAP (A), UST Recoil 780 ES SMACWRAP (R, S) Aftermarket steel shaft options (no upcharge): True Temper Dynamic Gold (S300, X100), Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300), Dynamic Gold 120 (S300, X100) Project X LZ (5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5), True Temper XP95 (R, S,), Nippon NS Pro Modus 105 (S, X), KBS Tour (R, S, X)

PING Vault 2.0 Putters The next generation of PING’s 100%-milled putters are crafted and engineered to provide tour-calibre touch and performance through proven innovations like precision-milled, patented True Roll Technology (TR), plus a new custom-weighting system. The new system offers sole weight options in steel (standard weight head), tungsten (15 gms heavier than standard) and aluminium (15 gms lighter than standard) to match a golfer’s feel and balance preferences. “The PING Vault 2.0 putters are luxurious works of art that are engineered to perform,” said Solheim. “The craftsmanship and materials used in our milling and finishing processes ensure premium, eye-catching designs that appeal to the most discerning golfers. The ability to customise the weights provides golfers a putter uniquely built to fit their game.” Precision-milled TR technology ensures full-face forgiveness for consistent speed off the face. The individually milled face pattern varies in depth and pitch across the face, which speeds up off-centre impacts, improving consistency and ultimately leading to fewer three-putts. “As we advance the technologies we apply in designing and manufacturing our putters, we’re able to offer more putter-fitting options than ever,” said Solheim. “The precision with which we mill the PING Vault 2.0 putters allows us to fine-tune the specifications that best match a golfer’s stroke and feel preference. With our new weighting system, we’re able to add or reduce the overall headweight to achieve the best balance for each player, which will lead to more consistency on the greens.” Golfers can choose from three premium finishes (Stealth, Platinum or Copper) in five models precisionmilled from 303 stainless steel, including the new Dale Anser, which is inspired by one of the original Anser putter moulds created by Allan Dale Solheim and detailed by his father, Karsten Solheim. The awardwinning Ketsch mallet (Stealth or Slate finish) combines a fully-machined 6061 aerospace-grade aluminium body with a stainless steel sole plate for an extremely high MOI and offers exceptional alignment features. All the models are fit for stroke and designed with varying alignment aids to fit a golfer’s preferred look and alignment style. As part of the custom-building process that ensures optimal balance, putters between 34" and 36" in length are built with steel sole weights; models 34" and shorter feature tungsten weighting; putters built 36" and longer use aluminium weights. Four proprietary PING Pistol tapered grips provide golfers with variances in shape and feel. The PP60 is a midsize, lightweight design with a foam under-listing and dominant flats for face awareness. The PP61 has an exaggerated pistol to fit the contour of the golfer’s hands and a rubber under-listing for a softer response. The PP62 is a lightweight, oversized grip with a rounded profile. The CB60 is standard on custom counterbalanced putters in the line.

PING Vault 2.0 Putter Technology and Specifications: Dale Anser (Blade) - 350g, fully machined 303 stainless steel - Available in Copper, Platinum or Stealth finish - Slight Arc - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-4º - RRP: £275 Voss (Blade) - 350g, fully machined 303 stainless steel - Available in Stealth finish (Copper or Platinum available special order) - Slight Arc - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-4º - RRP: £275

- RRP: £275

B60 (Blade) - 355g, fully machined 303 stainless steel - Available in Stealth or Copper finish (Platinum available special order) - Slight Arc - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-4º - RRP: £275 ZB (Blade) - 350g, fully machined 303 stainless steel - Available in Platinum (Copper or Stealth available special order) - Slight Arc - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-4º - RRP: £275 Piper (Mid-Mallet) - 360g, fully machined 303 stainless steel - Available in Stealth finish (Copper or Platinum available special order) - Slight Arc or Straight - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-2º - RRP: £275 Ketsch (Mallet) - 365g, fully machined 6061 aluminium head, stainless steel sole plate - Available in Stealth finish (Slate finish available special order) - Slight Arc or Straight - 35" std. length, 3º std. loft, lie angle adjustable +-2º - RRP: £275

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