Welcome to the Winter 2022 edition of Your Golfer Magazine.
With the winter months now upon us and golfers going through the tough winter months, it is no surprise that a lot of the societies we speak to are now looking to book their Spring/Summer tours for next year.
Within this edition you will not only find the normal vast array of courses across the UK, but also news on clubs that have excelled during the last twelve months. Brocket Hall for instance has gone from strength to strength (see pages 10&11). St Enodoc GC in North Cornwall have been awarded GEO certification (see pages 8&9). These are just two of the examples of the exciting news for the golf industry contained in this edition.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers advertisers and contributors a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Blackmoor Golf Club has raised more than £11,000 for Myeloma UK a charity which funds the research and support services for people with a type of bone marrow blood cancer.
The donation was raised by the Captains’ Charity and members of the golf club and presented to Emily Legg, Director of Fundraising at Myeloma UK, on Saturday 15th October at the Captain’s rive-in, a ceremonial held to mark the outgoing of the current Captains and incoming of the new club officers.
Despite being the third most common type of blood cancer, myeloma is especially difficult to detect and currently affects over 24,000 people in the UK. The elected 2022 captains chose Myeloma UK as the collective Club Charity as the disease is particularly meaningful to 2022 Ladies Captain, Vi icketts, whose daughter was diagnosed with myeloma.
Over the course of the past twelve months the captains have been busy organising various fundraising activities and events aimed at encouraging donations from club members and the final amount presented to Myeloma UK by Blackmoor Golf Club was £11,235.
Speaking on the fundraising efforts 2022 Ladies Captain Vi Ricketts said: “It has been a pleasure to be able to support Myeloma UK, a charity which is very close to my heart. While myeloma is incurable, it is treatable in most cases, and I hope the donation will go towards controlling the disease and improving patients’ quality of life.”
Vi continued: “To help raise funds we have organised plenty of fun activities for our members, including captain’s raffles, coffee mornings, cake baking and enjoyable golf days and I’m sure that both the Club Immediate Past Captain, Kevin Quinn and Club Immediate Past Seniors Captain, Nigel Barrow share my sentiments in thanking our wonderful club members for their generosity and enthusiasm throughout the year.”
Emily Legg from Myeloma UK, was presented with a cheque for the sum of £11,235 by 2022 Ladies’ Captain, Vi Ricketts, Immediate Past Captain, Kevin Quinn and Club immediate Past Seniors Captain, Nigel Barrow at the Captain’s Drive-in.
Speaking on the day, Emily said: “We can’t thank Blackmoor Golf Club enough for their generosity and support. We receive no core government funding for the work that we do so voluntary donations and fundraising are the lifeblood of Myeloma UK. It’s thanks to support like this from Blackmoor Golf Club that Myeloma UK can continue to fund vital research into new treatments, and ultimately a cure, as well as essential support services for patients, their families, and those affected by myeloma.”
Following the AGM of Blackmoor Golf Club the previous evening, the Captain’s Drive-in ceremony welcomed the newly elected club officers. The 2023 Club Captain, Bill Stiles drove off the first tee with a 200-yard drive straight up the middle of the fairway, a distance correctly guessed by Ed Ricketts in the Drive-in sweep, which raised money for the Macular Society the newly appointed club charity. Macular Society is the UK charity for anyone affected by macular degeneration and central vision loss.
Bill Stiles was preceded by Graeme Roberts, the newly elected 2023 Seniors’ Captain, and Fran Berriman, the newly elected 2023 Ladies’ Captain.
Cranleigh Golf & Country Club has bolstered its senior management team with the addition of Kai Foster as new sales manager.
Foster arrives at the Surrey venue with a proven track record after a successful twoyear spell with Village Hotels in Basingstoke where, as leisure sales manager, he was instrumental in navigating the difficult postCovid 19 lockdown period and achieving rapid growth in the face of heavy adversity caused by the pandemic to the hospitality sector.
Among his new responsibilities at Cranleigh, the Manchester Metropolitan University graduate will head up the sales team to consistently hit monthly revenue targets. He will also facilitate member retention by maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction whilst elevating the brand’s profile in the local community to attract new members, co-operating closely with the existing management team.
Foster said: “In the few weeks that I’ve been here, the team and members have been fantastic in making me feel welcome and I can’t wait to meet even more people around the club.
“I’m looking forward to working closer with Alex and the team to spread the word about the club locally and continue to be a big part of the community.”
Alex Milne, deputy general manager at Cranleigh Golf & Country Club, said: “We pride ourselves on appointing people who are capable, dedicated and love what they do, and we believe Kai ticks every box.
“He’s wasted no time in settling in and is already proving a valuable addition to the team. It’s vital to us that all of our staff are personable and approachable for our members and Kai fits perfectly into that philosophy”.
Nestled amongst the tranquil Surrey countryside, Cranleigh Golf & Country Club is synonymous with its picturesque 18-hole golf course, which winds through 5,644 yards of stunning scenery. Accompanying the course are excellent training facilities and a driving range to complete the golfing experience.
Away from golf, members and their guests at Cranleigh can also enjoy state-of-theart gym facilities with tennis courts, an 18m swimming pool and a kitchen serving world class food. The club’s acclaimed spa includes a steam room and sauna, while a crèche run by qualified and enthusiastic staff is on hand to keep parents’ minds at ease while they enjoy everything Cranleigh has to offer.
www.cranleighcountryclub.co.uk
A knee-knocking four-footer sealed victory for Morpeth Golf Club’s David Clark and Steve Redpath at PGA National Italy last week, in the 2022 SkyCaddie PGA ProCaptain Challenge Grand Final.
And it was “very, very nervous” 12-handicapper Redpath, Captain at Morpeth GC, who faced the dreaded putt, after he and Clark had turned their week around in stunning fashion with a final-day comeback and a four-way playoff for the SkyCaddie trophy.
“We were dead last overnight, so we just kept two balls in play as much as possible, and went for everything on the greens” said David Clark, PGA Head Professional at Morpeth. “Luckily our putters got hot, we made the playoff and Steve kept his nerve to hole the winner!”
The Northumberland duo were the ultimate victors in this season’s well-supported SkyCaddie Pro-Captain event, after ten Qualifiers across the UK saw over 500 golfers compete for just 20 places in the Italy final.
“SkyCaddies have come on leaps and bounds in the last few years” said Clark. “I used mine on all three days of the Final, and never took my laser out of the bag once. Knowing the runouts and carries off every tee is massively useful. I loved the preloaded pins too – very impressive!”
Hi partner, Steve Redpath, had never used a SkyCaddie before this year’s tournament. “It’s a brilliant bit of kit” he said. “You could see the screen even in bright sunshine, and I will definitely be getting one to use from now on!”
The PGA Pro-Captain Challenge is one of the UK’s most popular national pro-am tournaments, and will celebrate its 30th year in 2023.
Golf GPS specialist SkyCaddie has been the event’s headline sponsor since 2017. James Holmes, SkyCaddie’s General Manager UK & Europe, said: “The Pro-Captain is the ideal event for us, in that it rewards good coursemanagement and teamwork between a PGA Pro and his amateur partner – something for which SkyCaddie GPS devices are wellsuited.
“Over 250 PGA pros and their partners used the latest SkyCaddies in this year’s event. We love to put them into people’s hands –generally they are amazed by how much more a SkyCaddie does for you than a laser and yardage book.”
The 2022 SkyCaddie PGA Pro-Captain Challenge was supported by Asbri Golf and Prostate Cancer UK. The tournament is a fourball Stableford team competition open to all golf clubs affiliated to their national golf union.
This year’s Final was held at PGA National Italy – Argentario Golf Resort in Tuscancy, with a total prize fund of £22,000.
Golf’s moving floor Zen Green Stage will be one of the largest first-time exhibitors at the 70th PGA Show, golf’s longest running and largest global business gathering, January 24-27 in Orlando, Florida.
With an 800sq ft booth #1361 adjacent to industry giants such as PING, TrackMan, Callaway and Titleist, the UK-based company will be inviting golf’s top buyers to try its precisely-adjustable playing surfaces at the sport’s most prestigious trade exhibition.
A full-size 20ft Zen Green Stage will be on display alongside the new-for-2023 Zen Swing Stage, which is a compact model for full swing play only.
Zen is also set to announce a series of integrations with other leading indoor golf technologies at the PGA Show.
After rapid recent growth Zen’s moving floors are now in 18 countries worldwide. Recent buyers include Tour golfers, Major venues, equipment companies, golf academies and other leading golf organisations.
Zen’s General Manager Andy Hiseman said: “By placing ourselves right in the thick of the mainstream golf equipment area at the PGA Show, we are making a confident statement that British innovation leads the way in this truly game-changing new category.”
Green Stage founder Nick Middleton said: “The global golf industry comes together once a year in Orlando, to see what the big stories are.
“When people visit the Zen Green Stage booth, they will realise that by activating the floor we have effectively unlocked new ways to innovate for almost all other indoor golf technology.”
“We are excited to welcome Zen Green Stage to the 2023 PGA Show,” said PGA Golf Exhibitions Vice President Marc Simon. “Their Zen Green Stage moving floor will likely attract a great deal of attention and engagement from industry professionals and is an impressive addition to a dynamic PGA Show Floor.”
For all information visit www.zengreenstage.com or call +44 (0)1226 781000.
October 2022, Cornwall, UK: St Enodoc Golf Club in North Cornwall has been awarded the prestigious and internationally-recognised GEO Certification in acknowledgement of a number of years of work in meeting the rigorous requirements set out in the GEO standard.
The club is delighted that this global accolade recognises the outstanding work that took root over 10 years ago by the course management team and clubhouse staff. Indeed this certification is just part of an ongoing commitment by St Enodoc that continually strives for excellence in sustainable golf.
“The verification process confirms that St Enodoc Golf Club satisfies all the GEO Certification criteria. The comprehensive GEO On Course report provides solid evidence of the continued commitment by the Club to maintain wider sustainability issues, proving we are meeting the stringent certification standard. St Enodoc is rightly proud to have the GEO verification and is delighted that this national accolade recognises in particular the outstanding work of the Course Manager, Scott Gibson, and all his green-keeping staff in terms of ecology and environment,” comments General Manager, Simon Greatorex.
In terms of nature, the club has taken its role as custodian of the land on which the course lies very seriously and is committed to fostering nature. This is clearly demonstrated, for example, by the work carried out over the last decade with Natural England and the club’s implementation of a Countryside Enhancement Scheme (CES) for a Rock Dune Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Separately, the Club is also investing in a range of measures to protect and restore the sand dunes which have become subject to erosion, aiming to retain and extend this Priority Habitat.
Most recently, work has focused on the treatment of invasive species including three species of cotoneaster which were colonising and reducing the value of areas of sand dune, the creation dune hollows, ongoing management of previouslycleared scrub and the establishment of a strong population of Babington's Leek.
The club also works closely with Buglife, an organisation dedicated to creating 20 hectares of flower-rich habitat along the North Cornwall coast to help a variety of threatened bee species. St Enodoc has a number of areas of rough around the course that are key sites for the threatened Large Scabious Mining Bee so, as part of the Buglife plan, the greenkeeping staff have made a considerable effort to manage this habitat to ensure it is rich in Field Scabious which these bees feed on and so to help to protect them.
Large Scabious Mining Bee that St Enodoc is helping to protect
Conserving resources such as water and energy is also important to the club, which believes in a wider responsibility to ensure it is using as little as possible and to try to be self-sufficient. A recent example of this is the upgrade of sprinkler heads to adjustable/part arc array which has made a substantial saving in water usage on the fairways. Moreover over the last four years, a programme of overseeding the greens with Fescue grass in order to change their profile and make them more drought tolerant, as well as requiring less fertilisation, has been implemented.
Similarly the north Cornish club takes its environmental impact very seriously and has taken several measures to reduce its carbon footprint in and around the course whilst at the same time reducing its use of fossil fuels through the investment of further solar technology to increase its renewable energy capacity and a machinery and buggy plan to replace petrol and diesel vehicles with modern hybrid/electric options.
In order to become better neighbours, the club has created events that encourage members of the local community to interact with the club and course. This is evidenced by hosting habitat walks with local environmental experts and supporting local businesses and clubs with their activities.
“St Enodoc Golf Club shows substantial management commitment, plans, surveys and practices for more responsible and sustainable golf. Highlights include the conservation of bees, Daymer Bay dunes S.S.S.I. conservation and detailed digital habitat maps to inform, plan and manage a variety of habitats,” notes Dino Minoli, GEO accredited independent verifier.
“Other sustainable practices include LED installations and energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, natural lighting, branded reusable water bottles, water drinking stations, sustainable procurement and catering, no single use plastic, material recycling, safeguarding policies, charitable support and community volunteering.”
GEO Certification is assured by GEO Foundation, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to delivering programmes that help people on the ground to evaluate, improve and credibly communicate their sustainability work across the agenda of nature, resources, community and climate action.
GEO Certified is the symbol of a great golf environment, confirming that St Enodoc Golf Club satisfies all GEO certification criteria; meeting a credible standard in the areas of nature, resources and community, and is committed to continual improvement. The comprehensive Certification Report provides a detailed account of the continued commitment made to maintain wider sustainability issues.
For more information on St Enodoc Golf Club, visit www.st-enodoc.co.uk
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October 2022, Welwyn, Herts: After a period of ups and downs, England’s Brocket Hall is now in the best financial shape for over a decade thanks to a strong membership base and unprecedented demand for society and corporate days at the venue over the last 18 months.
The health of the Hertfordshire golf club’s finances has also been boosted by a surge in demand for overnight stay and play packages at the former stately home which are increasingly popular with couples and small groups.
“It is a massive achievement for Brocket Hall to be in a position of such financial stability given a few turbulent years over the last 10 years or so,” comments Michael Longshaw, Managing Director at Brocket Hall.
“Moreover the estate is now in a position where it can look to the future with positivity and to consolidate our reputation as the home of two of England’s most picturesque golf courses set against the backdrop of one of the country’s finest stately homes.”
Opened in 1992, the club offers two of England’s most picturesque courses: the Melbourne Course designed by former Ryder Cup golfers Clive Clark and Peter Alliss and the more technicallydemanding Palmerston Course created by Donald Steel and adapted by Martin Ebert.
With its stunning views over the property’s glorious stately home and lake which is straddled by a magnificent bridge, the Melbourne guarantees visitors a highlyenjoyable and memorable day out whilst the Palmerston suits competent golfers looking for a strategic, challenging round of golf.
Indeed the future looks very bright for the Hertfordshire golf club which now boasts a membership of over 1,000 golfers – its largest since 2002 – which, thanks to its easy access from London and the south east, continues to grow on a month by month basis.
The stunning Palmerston Course at Brocket Hall
Such is the rise in popularity of the club that, from September 1st, an increased joining fee of £6,200 was introduced though this still compares favourably with similar golf properties in the vicinity.
The golf club is also in a massively advantageous position to other Hertfordshire courses as its two courses are generally open 365 days per year.
“I recall we have only had one or two days of closure in the last few years and last autumn we invested a lot in drainage work to ensure that muddy days on the golf course are a thing of the past here at Brocket Hall, especially in January and February when many courses are forced to shut for at least a few days,” explains Longshaw.
The profile of Brocket Hall was recently given a huge boost when it hosted a brand new event, the Rose Ladies Open supported by Justin and Kate Rose, on the LET Access Series (LETAS) over the Melbourne Course in late September (23 to 25). That Brocket Hall was selected to host this inaugural tournament is testament to the quality of the Melbourne Course.
Won by Sweden’s My Leander, the event was extremely well received and benefited from TV coverage that was beamed all over Europe. The club is confident that the increase in awareness that it received by supporting the LET Access Series event will attract even more members, particularly in the female section which it is keen to see expand.
The Trilby Tour’s long-awaited comeback season culminated in a dramatic finale at Dundonald Links in Scotland on Monday, crowning a successful return for the iconic competition.
In its first season under the ownership of Darwin Escapes, the 2022 edition of the Trilby Tour saw both male and female golfers compete together in the Grand Final at the prestigious Ayrshire venue. Competitors from across the country battled it out in tough conditions on the par 72 course; eventual Champion Golfer Andrew Corssen, from Northshore, needed a stunning three-underpar score of 39 points to top a high-quality field. Wendy Allen earned the highest ladies’ score of the final with a 31-point total.
The Grand Final highlighted the ways Darwin Escapes has revitalised the muchloved Trilby Tour since acquiring it in 2021. Men and women competed together for the first time in the competition’s 15-year history, with TV cameras on hand to cover the action for broadcast on Sky Sports Golf, hosted by presenter Sarah Stirk, from November 14.
Serving as the climax of an action-packed tour schedule, the final featured amateur golfers from all four summer qualifying Championships: the Championship of Oxfordshire at The Springs Resort & Golf Club; the Championship of Ayrshire at Dundonald Links; the Championship of Yorkshire at Kilnwick Percy Resort & Golf Club; and the Championship of Cumbria at Carus Green Golf Club.
Ashley Pheasant, Head of Golf for Darwin Escapes, said: “We’ve worked hard to bring this much-loved competition back and make it better than ever, so we’re thrilled with how the Trilby Tour’s first revitalised season has unfolded.
“The weather was challenging on Monday, but Dundonald Links plays perfectly in any conditions and the quality of golf was excellent too. It’s also great to see male and female golfers competing together in the Trilby Tour for the first time.”
Sarah Stirk, who covered the event for Sky Sports Golf, said: “The whole Trilby Tour has really been elevated in 2022 and it was fantastic to see the culmination of a great year at the final at Dundonald Links.”
“There was a real sense of camaraderie between all competitors, and it was brilliant to see female golfers competing alongside the men. To learn more about this iconic competition
“I’ve been lucky to interview the world’s top golfers over the last few years with Sky, but it was very special to speak to the winner Andrew Corssen about his victory and see him get so emotional. It was a special day in Scotland and I can’t wait to watch the Trilby Tour grow even further in 2023.”
Corssen, the first Trilby Tour Champion Golfer of the Darwin Escapes era, said: “It hasn’t quite sunk in yet, because we were the first group out. I’ve been patiently waiting and now I’m just overwhelmed.”
Dundonald Links, host venue of the 2022 Trilby Tour Grand Final, has earned a reputation as an elite golf course and was ranked in the top 10 of Leading Courses’ Best Golf Resorts in Europe 2022. Following extensive renovations, the revamped resort has become even more enticing to golfers with the addition of world-class accommodation and a new, modern clubhouse.
The Trilby Tour will return in 2023, with an extended schedule and dates to be announced in December. In addition to the Trilby Tour trophy and an array of exceptional golfing equipment, Corssen has won the right to return for the 2023 Grand Final and defend his crown without needing to play any qualifying events.
Mr Hoult, aged 72, completed the historic course in 71 shots, to beat his age.
Beating your age in golf is said to be the toughest challenge in the sport with less than 1% of golfers achieving it in their lifetime – which is said to equal a one in nine million chance.
But retired hairdresser Mr Hoult sensationally pulled it off at Oxford Golf Club earlier this month with a remarkable round on the 18-hole course.
He shot one over par at the course based on Hilltop Road, Oxford, and got the drinks in for fellow members at the clubhouse to celebrate.
“It’s better than a hole-in-one,” said Mr Hoult, of Oxford.
“I was excited as it’s a hard thing to achieve in golf and you have to be a certain age to do it.
“The day before I had the chance to par the course and beat my age, but I dropped points on the 18th. It was so close and to manage it in my next round in bad weather was brilliant.
“It’s a special score and things like this don’t come around often in golf. One of my two golf partners on the day said ‘mate do you know what you’ve just done?’ I said ‘oh wow! Let’s go and ring the bell!’. It was a day I won’t forget, everything just clicked.”
“It’s a classic course and it’s always had good greens,” he said. “I love golf and it’s great for exercise.
“Now I’m retired I can play more regularly. I did have a handicap of five and when I retired, I thought it would get better with more practice. But it got worse and went up to between six and nine.
“My handicap index when I played the round was 6.6 which means my course handicap was 7. My car number plate is ‘G5 HCP’ I thought the G was for Graham, but everyone at the club said it was golf and 5 was my handicap at the time, so it stuck. So, when my handicap got worse everyone joked, I’d need a new number plate. Finally, I’ve got it back to a five.”
Steve Greenwood, Oxford Golf Club General Manger said: “This is one of the finest achievements in golf and Graham has rightly been the talk of the club. It’s something golfers dream of and we’re all thrilled for Graham.”
Founded in 1873 Oxford Golf Club was the original club of Oxford University and to this day features an 18-hole course designed by legendary golf architect Harry Colt.
Further information about the club is available via Home - Oxford Golf Club.
Amateur golfer Graham Hoult beat his age at Oxford Golf Club to achieve one of the sport’s rarest feats. Mr Hoult has been a member of Oxford Golf Club since 1976.BERKHAMSTED, HERTFORDSHIRE, UK -2023’s season-opening 72-hole event for elite amateurs is now open for entries, with over 200 of the UK’s best male and female golfers expected to apply for the ballot.
Competitors can now enter the 62nd Berkhamsted Trophy online at the following web page: https:// www.berkhamstedgolfclub.co.uk/2023_entry.
The prestigious four-round tournament starts on Thursday March 30th 2023 with a halfway cut on the Friday evening and a 36-hole finish on Saturday April 1st.
The Berkhamsted Trophy successfully transitioned to a gender-neutral format in April 2022, with both male and female competitors in the 108-strong field taking on Berkhamsted’s classic heathland-style, bunker-free golf course – rated among the top 100 in England.
“Over six decades the Berkhamsted Trophy has been one of the mainstays of men’s amateur golf –and we also hope to occupy that same position in the women’s game in the years to come” said Club Manager Howard Craft. “We traditionally kick off the main domestic golf tournament season here in the UK, and entries are always of the highest calibre.”
Big-hitting 18-year old Seb Cave from Coxmoor won the 61st Berkhamsted Trophy earlier this year, shooting five under to win by three shots from Essex teenager Harley Smith. “I’ll be at Berkhamsted in March to defend my title, subject to England commitments” he said. “I also expect several of the England Boys team to be there, to take on the rest of the country’s best amateur golfers.
“We have warm weather events and training in Spain and Portugal during February and March, so the Berkhamsted Trophy is a very useful earlyseason 72-hole workout for your whole game.
“It gets you in the zone for the domestic season in GB and Ireland!”
Nigel Edwards, England Golf Performance Director and Team GB Golf leader in the 2020 Olympics, said: “As the country’s governing body for male and female amateur golfers, at England Golf we applaud Berkhamsted Golf Club’s initiative in making the Berkhamsted Trophy a mixed-gender event.”
Howard Craft continued: “Many Major champions and Ryder Cup superstars cut their teeth by playing in the Berkhamsted Trophy, but even though both golf equipment and player fitness are on a whole new level these days, our golf course – though relatively short – always sets the field a touch challenge.
“Berkhamsted’s legendary natural defences mean that only the very best can hope to win here!”
Berkhamsted Golf Club is laid out on common land in Hertfordshire’s largest expanse of natural gorse and heather, with over five miles of bridleways and pathways running throughout the golf course and its 530-acre estate, full of natural beauty.
Situated north west of London, close to the western boundary of Hertfordshire, Berkhamsted Golf Club is easily accessible from the A41, five miles west of Hemel Hempstead and just 15 minutes from M1 Junction 8 (St Albans). To enter the 62nd Berkhamsted Trophy, please visit www. berkhamstedgolfclub.co.uk/2023_entry or call the club on +44 (0)1442 865832.
Members and guests can look forward to an enhanced golfing experience at The Manor House Golf Club in 2023 with the acclaimed Wiltshire venue making a number of upgrades to its championship course this winter.
Already renowned for its quality and outstanding year-round condition thanks to the exceptional drainage of the par-72 layout, officials at the club have announced a further period of course investment, with a major sustainable bunker renovation project among the improvements being made.
Greener by design, The Manor House is introducing BunkerMat technology on the majority of its 80 bunkers to improve sand retention on the steep slopes. The open structure of the BunkerMat fibres allows the sand to be held, and the technique has been introduced on several championship courses worldwide.
Work has already begun on holes on the front nine of the course – which was designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark – with plans to continue the work on the back nine at the 6,500-yard parkland course heading into the new year.
The Manor House’s greenkeeping team has also recently completed a project to help prevent erosion on the bank of the greenside lake of the second hole. Repurposing rock originally removed from the ground to create the course irrigation lake, the bank has been reinforced and given a stunning finish to ensure the part of the course is in play for years to come.
The course improvement plan continues a year of investment at the venue and a continued push towards being as carbon friendly as possible, including the installation of 160 solar panels on the greenkeepers’ equipment store and clubhouse to help power a new fleet of 50 state-of-the-art buggies. A new Gambetti sprayer has also been purchased by the club for turf care purposes.
Golf club manager, Andrew Ryan, said: “It’s an exciting time here at The Manor House Golf Club as we head into the winter. Following investment in the new buggies and the solar panels, we are turning our attention to ensuring the course is in great shape for the coming months.
“The team have worked incredibly hard on the projects we have started in recent months, including the bunker improvement and stunning repair work to the second greenside bank.
“Our parkland course offers a brilliant challenge for golfers of all abilities and the work we are doing will only make the course better to play and experience.”
Located in Castle Combe, named the prettiest village in the UK last year by FBM Holidays, The Manor House has long possessed a strong local membership while also being a popular golfing stay and play destination.
The club is now taking bookings for golf breaks this winter. Packages start from £140 per person and include bed and breakfast in a standard room, a £35 per person allocation to use towards dinner, use of the driving range and 18 or 36 holes of golf.
For more information on The Manor House, please visit: The Manor House. 01249 782206
The annual Citizen Golf Society event has taken place on 28 October with £700 being donated to Coventry baby hospice charity, Zoe’s Place.
The society meet up to five times a year and those who take part in the final day event donate money. The money is then given to charity or a chosen beneficiary.
The team decided to donate to Zoe’s Place because they have a number of staff who have had involvement with them in different capacities and find it incredible how much support they provide to those who need it at the most difficult of times.
This year’s tournament took place at West Midlands Golf Club and Kevin Rodgers the CEO of Citizen was named as golfer of the year.
The morning team event was won by Scott Fincham (Maintenance Operations) with Gary Shenton and Jon Sparrow ( both Painters/Decorators) with nine holes scored at five under par. However, Scott, Gary, and Jon claimed the prize ahead of another group with the same score thanks to their scoring handicap.
The afternoon event of 18 holes produced some close scoring too, with three players all coming home with 41 points. Kevin Rodgers CEO emerged as the overall winner with Carpenter Paul Ennis finishing second and Head of ICT Projects Neil Crew taking third place.
Senior Project Manager Ian Callaghan who helps organise the golf society events said “it’s great that the golf society are helping people in the community”. He said: “We are so pleased to be donating £700 to Zoe’s Place and we hope that they find it helpful. They do wonderful work, and this donation will help them to continue to provide a really important service”.
For those of you who will not know Zoe’s Place offer a short break service, palliative and end-of-life care to babies and infants aged from birth to five years who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and require different levels of 24-hour support.
This year’s event was once again sponsored by one of Citizens contractors - Jacksons Lifts, and the prize fund was supported by another of their contractors ROC, and they would like to thank them both for their contribution.
Citizen are looking forward to next year’s fixtures and would like to take the opportunity to wish all readers of Your Golfer Magazine the season greetings.
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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 pictuesque 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 links-style 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. Overlooking the 1st fairway and the 18th green, the airy lounge has been extensively modernised with roof-space opened up to offer natural lighting.
Both visitors and members alike can also feel completely relaxed in comfortable surroundings whilst enjoying a meal in the elegantly-appointed, dining room.
With visitors welcome throughout the week, Silloth on Solway Golf Club offer the perfect package of great golf and great food. Play a round of golf midweek for £80 and afterwards enjoy beautiful food served by the clubs team of caterers.
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 of the golf course.
Silloth’s Professional team are on hand to assist with the smooth-running of the day, leaving you with peace of mind that things are taken care of and enabling you to enjoy the fantastic Silloth on Solway golf course.
The perfect place to enjoy a great day, both on and off the course.
The West Coast of Cumbria features a fabulous abundance of golf courses representing different challenges, whilst matching all levels and experience. From genuine Championship links golf courses, pay-to-play nine-hole versions and inland courses with parkland surroundings, the region really does have it all!
A jewel in the crown of the West Coast’s golfing charm is, Seascale Golf Club with its views of the Isle of Man; Scotland to the West and the mountains of the Lake District to the east.
Founded 1893, the traditional links golf course was designed by renowned duo, Willie Campbell and George Lowe.
Today, the coastal links is maintained to the highest of golfing standards. The par 71 golf course which measures 6, 370 yards from the championship white tees calls for accuracy from the tee and good course management skills to shoot a low score.
As well as the championship links golf course, Seascale Golf Club is also home to excellent practice facilities with a large long game practice ground and short game practice facilities which enable members and visitors to touch up on their pitching, chipping and putting before taking on the fairways of the main Seascale golf course.
As testimony to the management and green keeping team at Seascale Golf Club, the award-winning golf course is playable all-year-round with its excellent, manicured fairways and true-running greens being presented as beautifully in the winter months as it is in the summer.
The superb clubhouse as Seascale offers a range of facilities we well as excellent catering and a fully stocked bar. The club’s superb, modern facilities can also cater for up to 25 delegates for a corporate golf day or business meeting.
Exceptional catering is on the menu at Seascale Golf Club. One of Cumbria’s premier dining venues, the golf club can accommodate up to 60 guests in the well-appointed and elegantly decorated restaurant. Seascale’s team have the experience and expertise to cater for everything from a simple lunch to two and three course meals and more formal dining occasions. The club can also cater for all manner of social occasions and family celebration with fantastic venue hire prices available on request.
“The course has been listed in ‘Rolex’s World Top 1000 Golf Courses’ which only features 282 other courses throughout the whole of Europe. Top100GolfCourses. co.uk also rate the course among the top 100 golf courses in England”.
A beautifully-appointed rolling links with tricky greens and even trickier pin positions, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the setting, challenge and hospitality of Seascale Golf Club. Offering reasonably-priced green fees and a full calendar of Open competitions, visitors are more than welcome to experience Seascale Golf Club’s excellent seaside links golf course and hospitality that is second to none.
All-year-round availability and very competitive rates are available for visiting groups and societies through a host of summer and winter packages, which include catering options prior to a round and also food and drink after a round.Seascale Golf Club have also entered partnerships with local hotels allowing visitors to the region to take advantage of some fantastic stay & play deals, combing bed & breakfast accommodation with excellent golf on the Seascale championship links golf course.
With breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, this English Amateur Open Championship course offers a great day out with an outstanding setting with visitors made to feel welcome both on and off the course.
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.
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.
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. The onsite catering facilities provide 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 Monday to Thursday and Saturday and Sunday after 2pm.
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
The senior management team of Your Golfer Magazine are delighted to announce the deserving recipient of the Hampshire Golf Club of the Year for 2023 as, Weybrook Park situated on the Hampshire Downs, Basingstoke.
“Boasting 27 holes of golf, fantastic facilities and excellent hospitality to match; it is no surprise that Weybrook Park won this accolade,” commented a Your Golfer Magazine representative. “The golf club is one of the finest in Hampshire and should definitely be considered when choosing a society or corporate golf day in the south of England.”
On receiving the Your Golfer Magazine, Golf Club of the Year Award for the Hampshire region, Weybrook Park Sales and Marketing Manager Lee Newman commented: ““We are absolutely delighted to have been selected as the number one golf club in our region. The award goes to show that the dedication of all the team here at Weybrook Park is second to none and we look forward to welcoming many more members and visitors to our award-winning facilities throughout 2023” “.
Highly regarded as a premium golfing venue in Basingstoke, Weybrook Park as founded in 1992 and moved to its present site in 1997. A friendly and welcoming golf club in the Hampshire Downs, Weybrook Park features a fantastic 27 hole golf course with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Each course represents a fair test of golf and can be combined for competition, society or corporate use. The nine hole, East course is by no means a warm up to the main course. It offers nine unique holes of golf with tree lined fairways and small fast greens providing a challenge for all standards of player.
The main 18 hole West Course was designed by Sandy Burrell and Ken Moodie of Creative Golf Design. The Par 72 course measures 6,808 yards from the championship tees and has a WHS slope rating of 126, presenting the downland style golf course as a true test for even the most accomplished of player.
The course’s unique layout sees it comprise of four lakes meandering around a natural valley making it scenic as well as unique in golfing echelons, with many risk and reward challenges along the way.
The 9 hole East Course is a picturesque parkland. With a Par of 35, the course is an enjoyable nine holes with excellent views; strategically placed bunkers and a scattering of trees which delightfully compliment the main course, combining for a challenging 27 hole venue.
Both golf courses benefit from free-draining soil, resulting in all-year-round golf in the South of England. The chalk based terrain ensures that there are no temporary greens or tee boxes at Weybrook Park.
Weybrook Park also has a whole host of outstanding practice facilities, including a purpose-built grass and astro-turf area driving range, putting green and short game practice area. Ideal to touch up on one’s game before taking on the challenges of the main, championship golf course.
Our very welcoming and friendly clubhouse is superbly designed with its main focal point, a second floor bar area - the ideal retreat for a post round drink with friends or family.
The club’s experienced catering team create mouth-watering dishes for members and visitors to enjoy in the comfortable and airy lounges as well as outdoor dining spaces. Weybrook Park is the ideal venue for any kind of celebration, function or formal dining and can be hired as a venue.
The clubhouse is also home to the excellent Weybrook Park Professional shop. Lead by Head PGA Professional, Steve Cox and his team, the pro shop stocks the latest clothing, equipment and accessories from some of the game’s leading manufacturers as well as offering tuition and advice on the latest course trends.
Home to many top quality golf courses, Hampshire is situated on the very south shoreline of England with a history that dates back to Anglo-Saxon times and a passion for golf that has existed since at least the 19th Century. The rolling hills, ancient forests and the fresh sea breeze of Hampshire make it a golfer’s delight and a much sought-after destination for an enjoyable day’s golf or a longer golfing holiday for players of all abilities.
The region’s coastal location offers a fantastic opportunity to experience links golf as well as the many fantastic inland golf courses. Each have their own individual character blended with a passion for golf and laid-back personality that pervades the region.
The club offers a range of seasonal golf day packages starting from as little as £36 per golfer, which can be tailored to include 27 holes of golf and excellent catering options to suit the needs and most importantly budgets of the visiting party.
The club’s professional team will be on hand to offer advice and their services throughout the golf day, allowing the organiser to enjoy all that Weybrook Park has to offer.
The county of 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.
The cosmopolitan city of Manchester is in abundance of great accommodation deals and is jam-packed with an eclectic mix of brilliant food outlets, shopping centres, places of cultural interest, famous television studios and arguably one of the most renowned football venues in world sport.
Manchester is a city located in the metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester and is listed as England’s fifth most populated city.
Greater Manchester can be easily navigated and has a positively friendly vibe around. The Lancashire district is a patch work of visitor experiences offering them the perfection of quaint market towns, traditional pubs, beautiful green spaces and waterways within its boundaries.
Worsley Golf Club, Manchester
As well as Manchester, the area known as Greater Manchester is also home to the interesting and vibrant locations of Bolton, Wigan, Salford and Trafford which have much to offer too.
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 courses in the North West of England.
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 to relax and unwind following your round with a wide choice of food and beverages available from the bar. Grandstand views of the 1st tee and 18th green are available from the clubhouse’s well-appointed 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 returning year-after-year.
Blessed with some magnificent golf courses, glorious landscapes and vibrant towns and cities, the North East of England offers an allrounders perfect destination for a golf break.
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.
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 experience the thrills of Leeds or Newcastle city centre; perfect for a night on the tiles.
Situated in Ganton in the Vale of Pickering between York and Scarborough, Ganton Golf Club is one of Britain’s very best inland golf courses and over the years, has played host to many amateur and professional golf tournaments.
Proud to have been closely linked to the history of British golf, the Ganton golf course features deep and prolific bunkers, savage rough and intimidating gorse which make the par 73 golf course, which measures 6,739 yards from the championship, white tees; an enjoyable yet testing challenge for all.
Golf was first played in Ganton in the summer of 1891. The course was laid out by St Andrews’ Tom Chisolm who had assistance from Robert Bird, the club’s first professional and head green keeper.
The superbly appointed Ganton clubhouse is a shrine to golfing years gone by. The Thirsk Room boasts views across the putting green and features large patio doors leading to an outdoor terrace – perfect for al fresco eating and drinking. Here, visitors will also find photographs and original water colours of the region’s decorated golfing heritage.
The clubhouse is also home to the Vardon and Rudgard rooms which have spacious lounge areas ideal for relaxing pre or post round.
Ganton Golf Club welcomes society groups throughout the year with excellent dining packages coupled with fantastic golf to create the ideal golf day.
Bingley St Ives Golf Club was founded in 1931 originally as a nine hole layout. Extended to 18 holes in 1934, the course meanders through different settings for golf, switching between parkland, woodland and moorland surroundings.
The Bingley course was designed with instruction from legendary golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie who has left many of his attributes on the course which can be see today, including tiered greens and a design that encompasses the nature of the landscape surrounding the golf course.
Over the years, the course have been further developed with input from leading names in the game, including Sir Nick Faldo, the late Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Canizares.
Today, the Par 71 golf course measures 6,458 yards from the white tees and continues to be a true golfing test in set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
Relax and unwind in comfortable surroundings
The clubhouse building has evolved with the golf club and today is home to excellent member and visitor facilities including shower and locker rooms as well as the superbly-appointed Spike Bar and 19th Hole which offer a well-stocked bar service as well as daily menus.
The Spike bar is a hub of activity throughout the golfing season and features a full size snooker table and access to a large balcony which overlooked the 18th green – perfect for al fresco eating and drinking. Whilst, the spacious 19th Hole is packed with images and memorabilia donated to Bingley St. Ives by Billy Foster, current caddy to Lee Westwood having formerly carried the bag for Seve Ballesteros, Darren Clarke and Sergio Garcia amongst others.
Bingley St Ives’ clubhouse was opened in 1994 by former Ryder Cup player, Mark James. The building is home to the Bingley St Ives Professional shop which stocks the latest clothing, equipment and accessories from some of the game’s leading brands.
Led by Head Professional, Nigel Barber, the team offer expert tuition and advice with lessons bookable by both members and visitors to the golf club.
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.
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.
Bingley is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near the Aire Valley and famous Bronte area. Bingley offers plenty of reasonably priced accommodation options and things to see and do away from the golf course for all the family. In particular, the town boasts excellent shopping amenities as well as the many museums based around the mills, railways and canals which are symbols of the industrial revolution in Yorkshire.
Bingley St Ives Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors throughout the year.
The genius of the MacKenzie course and the natural beauty of its surroundings make for a superb golf course although, Bingley St Ives know that the perfect golf day is about much more than fairways, greens and the state of the bunkers - although these things play a big part too!
Renowned for its hospitality packages which combine excellent golf on the championship golf course with superb dining options, Bingley St Ives is visited by many society groups who return year-afteryear. The club’s professional team are on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly resulting in a memorable golf day at Bingley St Ives Golf Club.
Set in 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. R
Rodway Hill Golf Club, located in Highnam is a Par 70 6071-yard parkland golf course designed to challenge all levels of golfer. Voted best value golf course in Gloucestershire and home to the second longest par 3 in the UK. Their greens have become known for their year-round playability and drainage; no temporary greens are ever used.
Rodway Hill, was founded in 1991 by local businessman, Alan Price. Price employed the services of well-known golf course architect, John Gabb who was instructed to convert what looked like an open field into a challenging golf course. The aim was for it to be enjoyable for all, whilst providing a stern test for even the most accomplished of golfer.
There are few counties that can match the natural beauty of Gloucestershire.
Today, Rodway Hill Golf Course offers highquality, luxury ECO POD accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis providing affordable travel accommodation for both golfers and non-golfers.
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; aiming to provide an attraction for local golfers and also society groups visiting the Gloucestershire area for a golfing break.
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 ensuite facilities, the Club does provide showering facilities and changing rooms for the ECO POD hotel guests.
Visitors can ‘stay and play’ at Rodway Hill Golf Course for as little as £89 per night including bed & breakfast, and unlimited golf on the championship Rodway Hill Golf Course.
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 club is conveniently located just a short trip from Gloucester and Cheltenham for offcourse entertainment, along with the Cotswolds on the doorstep, allowing for a variety of walks to be enjoyed.
Rodway Hill is pleased to welcome golf societies and is dedicated to offering outstanding value for money through a variety of golfing packages starting from just £24.
Whilst golf and dining packages are outlined on the Club’s website, the Rodway Hill team are more than happy to tailor their packages 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 day to be run smoothly by the Rodway Hill team.
Introducing golf breaks at the Pilgrim Hotel; Glamping not your thing? Why not enjoy a golf stay in Rodway’s sister hotel’s bedrooms! Relax in the comfort of the hotel with the added bonus of unlimited Golf at Rodway hills 18-hole course –perfect for societies.
The Pilgrim Hotel is an 19th century former rectory turned hotel, based in the village of Much Birch and nestled in 4 acres the hotel boasts fabulous countryside views over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.
Like Rodway hills own eco pod golf breaks, golf breaks at the Pilgrim include UNLIMITED GOLF at Rodway Hill and Breakfast! You heard it, as much Golf as you can possibly fit in at zero additional cost to your stay, plus a hearty full English breakfast.
The Pilgrim offers a free golf course transport service for all guests in a Luxury Mercedes Vito Tourer to and from the golf course, you’d be silly to not give it a try. All golfing packages including Bed, Breakfast, and Unlimited Golf – Park your car at Rodway Hill GC and leave it there for your entire stay! They deal with the rest! Hassle Free!
Upgrade your stay and enjoy a meal at the Pilgrims award-winning Valley View restaurant with a choice of ala carte menu or traditional dishes there’s something for everyone, choose from a classic dish or a seasonal speciality.
The Pilgrim showcases local beers, ciders and spirits all hand-picked by Bar & Restaurant Manager Trevor. So, you can rest assured that after your golf you can sit back relax and reminisce on the days golf with a drink in hand.
Get in touch with a member of the team with your society requirements, and we can build a package for you.
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.
Oxfordshire Golf Club of the Year 2022
Set in 86 acres of beautiful parkland, just two miles from the centre of Oxford; Oxford Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in England and, whilst retaining its traditional roots, the club meets the needs of the 21st Century golfer.
Oxford Golf Club dates back as far as 1873 when golf was first played at the site. Today’s golf course has sprinklings of design by highly acclaimed golf course architect, James Braid making for a fantastic golfing treat for the visiting golfer as well as offering some splendid views of the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside.
In 1922, Oxford Golf Club acquired the services of legendary golf course architect, Henry Shapland Colt (Harry Colt) to re-design the golf course. In his design, Colt incorporated some of the original holes laid out by James Braid retaining the course’s original features which sit with the landscape.
Today, with a full membership, the eighteen hole, par 70 Oxford golf course drains extremely well and provides visitors with an enjoyable yet stern test of golf all year round. In fact, the course is presented as well in the winter as it is during the summer months.
Oxford Golf Club is now the proud home to various professional events as well as top amateur competitions. The continued attraction for professional and amateur events to return to Oxford Golf Club is undoubtedly the greens. Widely regarded within the local counties as the best greens available to golfers, the greens are as close to tour standard as you’ll find.
An abundance of wildlife regularly visits the course with muntjac deer, rabbits, pheasants and red kites being seen from the fairways.
The club has a purpose built practice facility and now boasts 2 covered practice bays as well as an indoor studio specifically built for club fitting and teaching
The Oxford Golf Club clubhouse building is the ideal venue for all kinds of occasions, from formal dining to drinks with friends; business meetings and team building events to annual society meetings. The clubhouse is also home to the superbly appointed professional shop which stocks the latest in golfing equipment, clothing and accessories from some of the game’s leading manufacturers.
Oxford Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors throughout the year through a range of comprehensive society packages to create the perfect golf day.
Packages aim to meet the needs and requirements of the visiting party with Gold, Silver and Bronze days which can be tailored to include as much or as little catering as required with fantastic menu choices and first class service
The club’s professional team will also be on hand throughout the event to ensure that the event runs smoothly, allowing the organiser to enjoy all that Oxford Golf Club has to offer.
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.
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.
One of the jewels in West Yorkshire’s golfing crown is the superb, Shipley Golf Club.
Bingley is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales near the Aire Valley and famous Bronte area. Bingley offers plenty of reasonably priced accommodation options and things to see and do away from the golf course for all the family. In particular, the town boasts excellent shopping amenities as well as the many museums based around the mills, railways and canals which are symbols of the industrial revolution in Yorkshire.
Originally named as Shipley and Saltaire Golf Club, Shipley Golf Club was founded in 1896. The golf course was originally located at Moorhead in the hills to the north of its current location, which was designed by renowned golf course architect, Dr Alastair Mackenzie in 1921.
Set in a mature wooded valley at Beckford just outside Bingley in West Yorkshire, Shipley is a pleasant golf course with a traditional parkland setting and offers a stern test of the skills and accuracy of even the most accomplished of players.
Shipley has long been known as one of the best courses in the West Yorkshire region and is a regular venue for both Bradford Union and Yorkshire Union county fixtures.
Beckfoot Lane, Bingley, BD16 1LXThe club’s recently refurbished clubhouse offers a relaxing atmosphere to unwind after a round on the championship golf course. Visitors can take advantage of the beautiful patio area which overlooks the Aire Valley - the ideal place to relax, eating and drinking following a round.
Shipley Golf Club offers a variety of packages to visitors to enjoy both golf and excellent bar and catering facilities. The packages can be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the visiting party to include excellent golf and good quality dining.
The golf club’s dedicated professional team will be on hand throughout the golf day to ensure that the event runs smoothly and that, the organiser can focus on enjoying all that Shipley Golf Club has to offer their group.
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.
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.
Founded in 1914, Sutton Bridge Golf Club features a wonderful 18 hole parkland golf course. Playing as Par 70, the Sutton Bridge course measures 5,822 yards from the championship white tees and offers panoramic views of the River Nene in South Lincolnshire.
With a WHS course rating of 68.8 and a slope rating of 131, the course has developed into a real gem in the Lincolnshire countryside with Willow and Poplar trees having now matured to line the fairways. The course boasts eighteen unique holes of golf and some of the finest greens in the county. It has also been selected as the host venue for the Lincolnshire and National 9 Hole Club Championships for several years.
Sutton Bridge Golf Club features in the UK’s Top 10 quirkiest golf courses!
Sutton Bridge Golf Club has a romantic history. The course is built in and around an abandoned 1800’s dock. The dock never really got going due to the silt and after 2 boats docked, during the first great storm, the walls collapsed in 2 parts rendering the docks useless.
The golf club even has a book published detailing its history and celebrated its centenary in 2014.
The clubhouse building at Sutton Bridge Golf Club was refurbished in 1996 and along with the recently developed practice ground and driving range offering four covered bays, is a real haven of activity for visitors and members alike.
Sutton Bridge recently addressed its membership options to become a more inclusive club, allowing more people to play golf in these hard times. The Lincolnshire club has reduced its membership rates and is actively promoting junior golf in the local area, supplementing the larger, more prosperous golf courses around.
Sutton Bridge is a great place to play golf and welcomes societies and visiting groups throughout the week. The club offers a variety of packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and most importantly, budgets of the visiting party.
The Sutton Bridge professional team will also be on hand to offer advice and assistance on the day to create the perfect golf event.
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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.
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 surroundings 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.
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.
Wolfedale Golf Club.
The expert, friendly staff team are always on hand to help with the smooth running of your event and look forward welcoming you to
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.
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 clubs 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.
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.
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 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.
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 holes which can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Taking in the beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire and coastline of Northumberland and Durham, the North East of England is blessed with some magnificent golf courses, glorious landscapes and vibrant towns and cities. With dozens of top notch golf courses to choose from, the North East presents an all-round perfect destination for a golf break.
Away from the fairways, visitors can explore sites of cultural and historical interest including the legacy of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall. The North East is also the perfect location for a night on the tiles.
County Durham is primarily known for its medieval history and 11th Century castle, but with over thirty Durham golf courses to choose from, it’s also a wonderful destination for a UK golf holiday.
Visitors are never short of options in the North East with something to see and do for the whole family. The region also offers great value on a variety of luxury hotels and other affordable accommodation outlets.
George Washington Resort, Durham
For wonderfully enjoyable short breaks and weekend stays in the North East, look no further than the George Washington Resort. Set in a tranquil area of Washington, just outside Newcastle, visitors and their families are encouraged to take advantage of a luxurious stay in the superb George Washington Hotel with relaxing spa and leisure facilities for all the family and of course, the renowned George Washington golf course on your doorstep during your stay.
The George Washington course has hosted the Sunderland Masters and is highly regarded as one of the most challenging in the northwest of England. Measuring 6,625 yards from the championship tees, the course plays as a Par 73 and offers a unique challenge to all levels of golfer.
Established as a premier wedding venue in the north of England, the 3 star George Washington Hotel provides spacious hotel rooms in various configurations, offering a spot of luxury. The vibrant Carter & Finch restaurant is located on the ground floor and is the ideal venue for dining with friends and family as well as more formal occasions whilst there are treatments to suit everyone in the Montana Spa.
The resort offers a variety of great experience packages which can be tailored to meet the needs of the visiting party. There are golf and treatments for couples including use of the leisure facilities with an overnight stay and breakfast. The ‘Hole Family in one’ offer is a fantastic break for all the family with dining and leisure use whilst the Hotel also offers Midweek and Sunday Drivers, with two rounds of golf included as well as use of leisure facilities and dining.
If you want to spend longer at the resort, extensive golfing holidays are available, allowing visitors to enjoy the George Washington course as well as explore what the North East has to offer away from the fairway.
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.
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.
One of five towns within the metropolitan borough of the City of Wakefield, Pontefract is a thriving market town with plenty of stories to tell.
Visitors can explore the hidden treasures of the town’s small boutique shops, browse colourful stalls at bustling markets, or receive a warm Yorkshire welcome at one of its quaint coffee shops, as well as exploring the wonderful Pontefract Castle.
An ideal base to explore West Yorkshire, Pontefract is also a popular UK horse racing destination and home to the longest continuous race circuit in Europe.
Another jewel in Pontefract’s crown is the superb Darrington Golf Club. Situated in picturesque countryside in the heart of Yorkshire and in a stunning parkland setting, visitors will be inspired by the enchanting fairways, water features and modern clubhouse which is home to the facilities and attention to detail you would expect from one of the region’s top golf clubs.
Established in 1993 around existing woodland, Darrington Golf Club offers a championship eighteen hole golf course which measures over 6,300 yards. An enjoyable yet stern test of golf for all ages and abilities.
The well-appointed Darrington clubhouse is a multi-purpose venue for all manner of occasions. Why not see for yourself?
Whether dining with friends and family or unwinding with a relaxing beverage following a round of golf, the clubhouse’s idyllic setting offers the warmest of atmospheres and is family friendly. The clubhouse building is also highly regarded as one of Yorkshire’s premier wedding venues with many happy couples choosing to tie the knot at Darrington Golf Club in Pontefract.
Darrington Golf Club is renowned for excellent society golf days. The club’s team of golf professionals will ensure that all events run smoothly as they work closely with society organisers to design a unique, custom built golf day suiting budgets and requirements to suit the visiting party.
Other facilities include a 23 bay floodlit and heated driving range whilst the club’s fantastic pro shop offers some of the game’s leading brands at great prices.
Reasonably priced packages create the perfect blend of the eighteen hole championship standard golf course, wonderful dining options and even after dinner speaker to make the event a truly memorable occasion for all involved.
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. The county is awash with inland links-style golf courses as well as picturesque parklands, wonderful heathlands and many features attributed to the region, such as the natural dykes that are scattered among the fairways.
Leeds has never been more popular with investment in the city making it one of the tourist hotspots of the country. As well as a hub of city life, Leeds is the third largest and one of the fastest growing, greenest cities in the UK.
With excellent road and rail links as well as an international airport, the thriving city centre is also a popular choice for golfing breaks with visiting groups loving the bustling night life and the excellent golf that is on offer.
Leeds is packed full of golfing heritage with the area’s many golf clubs and resorts making the perfect retreat for the society golfer.
Created in 1926 under the instruction of legendary golf course architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie, Sand Moor Golf Club sits just 5 miles north of Leeds city centre with stunning views over the Eccup reservoir. The course was further developed in the 1960s by
the renowned course designer, Henry Cotton and is currently undergoing further improvements under the guidance of Andy Watson Golf Design.
The 18 hole Sand Moor golf course stretches over 6,446 yards of Yorkshire countryside, from the championship tees. A blend of unique golf holes, most notably the Par 3s varying in length, style and challenge, the course offers a fair challenge which can be enjoyed by players of all abilities.
Sand Moor is a part of the Leeds Tour with adjacent golf clubs, Alwoodley and Moortown.
The clubhouse building has been fully refurbished in recent years to offer excellent facilities to match the superb catering and exceptional Yorkshire hospitality. The open plan, spacious lounge and bar area is set inside the wrap around balcony that overlooks the 18th green.
Society packages are available at Sand Moor Golf Club for groups of over 16 golfers who can take advantage of excellent golf and fantastic catering options.
Sand Moor is also a member of the Golf Society of Great Britain; allowing GSGB members to play affiliated golf courses at reduced green fee rates. 0113 268 5180 www.sandmoorgolf.co.uk info@sandmoorgolf.co.uk
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 offcourse 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 1924, Pontardawe Golf Club is situated in the upper Swansea Valley overlooking the quaint town of Pontardawe. A unique setting for golf, Pontardawe is located in one of the most scenic areas of South Wales and guarantees an enjoyable visit and a great day’s golf.
The current eighteen hole layout was completed in 1968 and, at 600 feet above sea level, the semi parkland golf course plays as a par 70. Measuring a modest 6,100 yards from the championship, white tees, the Pontardawe golf course represents an excellent challenge for all levels of golfer.
The course’s impeccably manicured fairways are extremely well-presented and, in fact, play as well in the winter months as they do during the summer. The gentle inclines and undulations boast some of the most spectacular, panoramic views in Welsh golf. To the North, are the beautiful Brecon Beacons and the Black Mountain and to the South, the Swansea Valley, Swansea Bay, Mumbles Head and the Bristol Chanel can also be seen on a clear day.
Pontardawe Golf Club prides itself as being the friendliest and most sociable club for all visitors. Facilities include the services of our golf manager, golf shop, practice area, trolley and buggy hire. You will be well looked after in the comfort of the clubhouse by our friendly staff, with their range of fine cooked food, along with a large selections of beers, wines and spirits, whilst reminiscing about your round of golf.
Located just ten minutes from junction 45 of the M4 and set on Swansea’s highest point, Pontardawe’s location is a good reason why many society groups return year-after-year.
Situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and an excellent base to exploring the surrounding area.
The superbly-appointed Porthmadog golf course and clubhouse has everything for a great day out whether with family, friends or a golf society.
Founded in 1905, Porthmadog was designed and created by legendary golf course architect, James Braid. Today, the site offers a beautiful and traditional links course which provides friendly hospitality and an enjoyable but challenging round of golf for all ages and abilities.
The par 72 Porthmadog golf course stretches over 6, 326 yards from the championship tees. The front nine is predominantly set on a heathland layout whilst, the course’s back nine has more of a links style to it. Each loop of nine provides stunning views of the Cardigan Bay coast and the Snowdonia mountain range.
The course has a WHS slope rating of 124 representing a fair challenge to all levels of golfer.
The excellent Porthmadog clubhouse building features a comfortable lounge, well-appointed bars and a spacious locker room. The large modern clubhouse is extremely family-orientated and extends a warm welcome to golfers and nongolfers alike.
The comfortable lounge area is completed with a relaxed atmosphere and a wellstocked bar serving a variety of ales, beers, wines and spirits. Aside from this, the spike bar has sports television and a snooker room.
The golf club’s catering team offers a varied menu suiting all pockets and palates with dining options for friends, family and more formal dining options. The club can also cater for all manner of social occasion and celebrations.
Porthmadog is truly part of a golfing hub in North Wales. The region is littered with fine golf courses and some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of the United Kingdom.
The pleasant locations, facilities and greens of North Wales combine to provide a fantastic choice for a golf break. 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.
Located on the north-western side of Wales, and home to Porthmadog, Gwynedd is mostly located within the Snowdonia National Park with the Snowdonia mountain ranges and Cambrian coastline as the town’s magnificent backdrop. Gwynedd is home to many cultural and historical places to visit including the quant harbour town of Porthmadog.
With lots of golf courses, each with the backdrop of the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales offers a truly unique and testing golfing experience on stunning mountain-backed parkland and links-style golf courses. Conditions can be difficult but, the golf enjoyable and the views, inspiring!
Situated in Llandudno, North Wales Golf Club boasts spectacular views over the Conwy estuary to Anglesey and the Snowdonia mountain range. The club’s coastal location gives visitors access to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK.
Founded in 1894 by Tancred D. Cummins of Bowden in Cheshire, North Wales Golf Club has many connections to Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Liverpool member and Open Champion, Harold Hilton advised on the course layout and the club badge features the words, ‘far and sure’ which is taken from the Hoylake club moto.
The undulating North Wales course plays as a Par 71 from the white tees and stretches over 6,310 yards. With a WHS course rating of 70.4 and Slope rating of 126, the venue hosted the Welsh team championships in 1995 and offers even the most accomplished of golfers a challenging trial whilst allowing them to enjoy the exhilarating sea air and magnificent scenery.
The clubhouse at North Wales Golf Club offers bar and catering services throughout the week. The friendly atmosphere of the clubhouse lounges and dining area is complemented with panoramic views of the golf course and the Snowdonia mountain range.
The golf club prides itself on offering unrivalled value for money and attention to detail. A popular venue for society and corporate visitors, North Wales GC offers a variety of golf day packages to suit all budgets, including home cooked dining option to please all palates!
With a magnificent golf course which can be found in fantastic condition all year round, great food and great hospitality – it is easy to see why many visitors return to North Wales Golf Club year after year.
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.
Llyn Peninsula is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is great for exploring. Home to many wonderful sights, from sea stacks and sandy beaches to hill forts and heritage sites, the peninsula stretches over 100 miles of coastline, bays and cliffs.
Located on the versatile landscape which features stunning views of the Irish Sea, is one of North Wales’ finest golf courses. Clwb Golff Pwllheli is a part-links, part-parkland golf course; idyllically set, south facing on the coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Founded in 1900, when it was designed by Tom Morris of Hoylake as a nine hole course, Pwllheli Golf Club was extended to 18 holes in 1909 under the instruction of the legendary James Braid. Further extension took place between 1972 and 1975 with the construction of new holes at the 3rd, 4th 12th, 13th and 14th.
Today, the Par 69 measuring 6108 yards from the white tees offers fantastic views over miles of coastline to the mountains of Snowdonia. The warm, welcoming atmosphere in the Pwllheli clubhouse is complemented by two comfortable lounge bars which sit on the first floor, complete with a superbly-appointed balcony. The ideal location for al fresco eating and drinking whilst taking in the breath-taking views of Cardigan Bay, Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula.
The clubhouse is home to well stocked bars and a full catering service is available in the ground floor restaurant which is set on the same level as a large bar and snooker room.
Pwllheli Golf Club provides a variety of golf day packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of visiting groups. Combining championship with excellent catering and hospitality, the club’s professional team are on hand to provide assistance throughout the day to create a truly memorable golfing experience.
Accommodation providers in the Pwllheli area all in close proximity of the golf course.
Founded in the early 2000s, the superb Craigielaw Golf Club deserves its reputation as one of the finest golf club in the Scottish Lothians. With an excellent golf course, fine hospitality and relaxing comfortable surroundings, the club is well worth adding to your society itinerary if arrange a golf break in 2022.
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The course measures 6,601 yards from the Championship tee and is often referred to as a ‘golfers’ paradise’. Designed by renowned golf course architect, Donald Steel, Craigielaw is relatively new to the East Lothian golfing scene, having opened its fairways in 2001 but has already hosted national events, including the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship.
Inspired by the great links golf courses of Britain, the Craigielaw course features challenging greens and cavernous bunkers as well as boasting spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Gullane Hill and out towards Edinburgh and Fife.
The Craigielaw golf course has a WHS course rating of 72.5 and a slope rating of 129 making it a true challenge of golf much like its golfing neighbours in the Scottish Lothians.
The Club’s course is complimented by its short game and practice facilities, driving range and fully stocked professional shop which are second to none.
The well-appointed, Craigielaw clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and serves local and seasonal produce whilst offering stunning views of the golf course.
Whether its bacon roll before hitting the undulating fairways and dunes of the golf course, having a coffee whilst catching up with friends, lunch with family or a more formal dining occasion, the clubhouse team cater for all offering the utmost in attention to detail and high quality dishes.
The courtyard at Craigielaw is the ideal place to spend a sunny afternoon with friends or unwind after a round on the championship golf course; enjoy a snack or evening meal in the sun-drenched courtyard in the summer months.
Located just a few minutes south of Edinburgh, the Lothians region is one of Scotland’s finest golf break destinations with a choice of well over twenty-two golf courses to test all ages and abilities.
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.
The rugged and beautiful coastline of East Lothian is affectionately known as Scotland’s Golf Coast with so much choice within an hour’s drive from the historic and lively capital city of Edinburgh and its international airport.
Famed for its links golf course and, at the top of the pile it Craigielaw Golf Club - a club with a well-earnt reputation for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Visiting from afar? Why not stay and play?
Craigielaw is one of only a handful of golf clubs in East Lothian to offer on-course accommodation, ideal for exploring ‘Scotland’s Golf Coast’ and the region’s beautiful coastline with its stunning beaches, castles and walks.
Craigielaw Lodge offers twenty-five twin or double bedrooms all with sea-views as well as superb courtyard accommodation.
The Lodge offers visitors to the region, the unique experience of enjoying the excellent Craigielaw golf course and the finest in Scottish hospitality. Perfect for romantic getaways, golfing weekend and society breaks, the Lodge also boasts facilities for outdoor barbeques during the summer months.
Located just a few minutes south of Edinburgh, the Lothians region is one of Scotland’s finest golf break destinations with a choice of well over twenty-two golf courses to test all ages and abilities.
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. The rugged and beautiful coastline of East Lothian is affectionately known as Scotland’s Golf Coast with so much choice within an hour’s drive from the historic and lively capital city of Edinburgh and its international airport.
The interesting old market town of Musselburgh lies six miles east of Edinburgh where the River Esk meets the sea. The town is well known for golf, its famous racecourse as well as many great architectural displays.
Musselburgh really does offer something for everyone.Musselburgh Golf Club was founded in 1938 and, over the years, the course has hosted many amateur events and, on two occasions, the Scottish Professional Championship. We were the regional qualifying course between 2010 – 2012, and then the Final Qualifying course for the Open in 2013
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Designed by legendary golf course architect, James Braid, the Par 71, 6,725 yard Musselburgh golf course represents a challenge for even the most accomplished of golfer. Built around a bend in the River Esk, the treelined but generous fairways see many of the Club’s visitors return year-after-year.
The superb, white building that houses Musselburgh’s clubhouse overlooks the eighteenth green. With daily menus catering for all manner of dining occasions, the clubhouse offers a spacious, comfortable space to relax pre or post round. The clubhouse complex hosts a well stocked professional shop with equipment and clothing from the game’s leading manufacturers.
Only 20 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh and 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, the Musselburgh Golf Club is easily accessed by visitors to the East Lothian region.
Guests are made most welcome every day of the week, and at the weekends after 1pm.
The Club offers an array of day tickets and society packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and budgets of the visiting party and, with experience of catering for all manner of events, visiting groups can enjoy everything from a simple bacon roll and coffee on arrival to a light lunch or two course meal in formal settings following completion of their round.
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Central Scotland is home tosome of Scotland’s finest golf cources.
The tumultuous rise and fall of the landscape makes it so appealing to those seeking a different type of golfing experience.
From the region’s superb inland golf courses, you can get lost in tranquillity of the natural surroundings Scotland has to offer. Some of the best golfing experiences in the United Kingdom with something to suit every budget and every ability, the region is amass with value for money and excellent golfing opportunities.
The inland courses of the reigon have been the drawing board for some of the great golf course architects to hone their talents, such as the legendary golf course architect, James Braid.
For an unforgettable experience, this region of Scotland offers an array of non-golfing activities for off-course entertainment and non-playing family members.
The picturesque towns and villages offer a great choice of accommodation and quality establishments for eating and drinking, as well as many wonderful attractions such as whiskey distilleries, historic castles to adventure sports and salmon fishing.
Situated in Larbert and located just 30 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, the James Braid designed Glenbervie Golf Club has hosted many prestigious golf events and, 2022 hosted the final qualifying for the Senior Open, a Legends Tour event.
The course takes advantage of its natural elevations to present a stern but fair challenge to all level of golfer. The Par 71 golf course is enjoyed by professional golfers as well as members and visitors all year round and has a proud history as one of the finest golf clubs in central Scotland.
Glenbervie is home to an excellent clubhouse which boasts panoramic views of the Orchil Hills from its comfortable lounges and function room. Guests are invited to unwind in the comfortable Panton lounge which offers a relaxing space to enjoy first class food and drink pre or post round.
The Glenbervie clubhouse building is also home to the superb Ciro’s Italian Restaurant.
The restaurant was opened within the surroundings of the clubhouse in2021; catering for the golf club as well as operating the Italian Restaurant, serving lunch and dinner.
Ciro’s has built a strong and enviable reputation for fantastic food and first class service with the restaurant proprietors Ciro and Nikki priding themselves on hard work and passion whilst using the finest Italian ingredients.
The ideal venue for a corporateor society golf day, coffee with friends or a celebration, Ciro’s@ Glenbervie should be first choice. The restaurant offers a delicious alternative to the standard golf club dining experience, offering something different following a round or even a great venue for the rest of the families to join and experience a dining experience not to be forgotten.
Located just a few minutes south of Edinburgh, the Lothians region is one of Scotland’s finest golf break destinations with a choice of well over twenty-two golf courses to test all ages and abilities.
Arguably Scotland’s finest golfing kingdom, Mid Lothian offers so much choice, all within an hour’s drive from the historic and lively capital city of Edinburgh and its international airport.
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.
Away from the golf course, visitors to the Lothians can enjoy many life experiences. One of the finest outing for a discerning golfer visiting the region could be taking in the surroundings of a working whiskey distillery museum.
The Kings Acre Golf Club in Mid Lothian is lovingly owned and developed by the local King family. Recognised as a fine Sottish golf course, the beautiful parkland course boasts stunning views of the surrounding Lothians countryside.
Created by top Scottish golf course designer, Graham Webster, Kings Acre is home to 18 unique holes of golf which use the land’s natural contours very well with strategically placed water hazards and no less than 50 bunkers to contend with.
The Par 70 golf course presents a tough but fair test to all levels of golfer and accuracy is definitely the key!
The warm, welcoming and comfortable Kings Acre clubhouse is the ideal venue to enjoy a drink with friends as well as first class home cooking.
With magnificent views across the golf course, the spacious lounge areas are complemented by the club’s well-appointed patio area which borders the putting green close to the 10th tee and 18th green - ideal for al fresco eating and drinking during the summer months.
Kings Acre Golf Club is the perfect place for golf societies.
Ideally located in Mid Lothian, bespoke packages are available on request allowing organisers to tailor dining options and championship golf to create a memorable golf day in a wonderful setting.
From as little as £20 per golfer, Kings Acres is well worth considering when visiting Scotland.
