North West & Cumbria Golf Guide

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Your guide to courses in the North West, including directions for locating each one

Featured Course Vale Royal Abbey, a unique & breathtaking experience in beautiful Cheshire countryside

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Welcome Issue 11. January - March 2012

010 Featured Course 014 News & Features 032 Cheshire 062 Greater Manchester 074 Lancashire 092 Merseyside 110 Cumbria 116 Travel 128 Open Competitions

Welcome to the North West & Cumbria Golf Guide Welcome to the latest edition of the North West & Cumbria Golf Guide, a magazine designed to help local and National golfers select and find the course they wish to play in the North West of England. It gives each golf club the chance to showcase their course and facilities with superb photography and enough information to whet the appetite of any golfer or group of golfers who wish to visit.

The North West & Cumbria Golf Guide is brought to you by Golf Guide Publications using a formula which has proved a huge success on the Costa del Sol for the past 5 years and with recent additions in Ireland and Yorkshire, further regions will be added accross the UK over the next 2 years. This 5 time yearly magazine features local and international news items, with specialist editorial on a select number of courses each month. Including useful information and directions to the course, these editorials are the chance for each club to highlight themselves and detail any offers and deals they have running during that period.

The magazine is split into 5 areas. Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire & Cumbria. These areas are colour coded, containing a map highlighting where each course can be found. Whilst our early editions will feature a number of the courses in each region, this will increase issue by issue. A full golf course listing is also featured in the magazine, containing

the telephone number & web site of every golf course in the North West of England.

Cover Image & Above: Vale Royal Abbey

In addition to The Golf Guide itself, we launched ‘The North West & Cumbria Golf Guide Tour’ last year which proved extremely popular amongst all golfers. All events are played on top quality championship golf courses and for 2012 we start the year at Wychwood Park on 30th March & end at Formby Hall on 4th October.

Publisher Golf Guide Publications Ltd Reg Office 112-114 Witton Street Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5NW Company No. 7110282 info@golfguidepublications.com www.golfguidepublications.com

Full details of all dates & venues (including entry details) can be found on pages 2&3 of this issue of ‘The North West & Cumbria Golf Guide’, with the winning pair from each event winning a 4 day trip to Spain which covers flights,accommodation & 3 x rounds of golf on top quality Spanish golf courses, together with other golf prizes on the day. So please come along & experience the Tour in 2012 for yourself with your golfing friends.

Mike Geary Telephone: 07785 938033 mikeg@golfguidepublications.com

The Golf Guide is aimed at golfers of all levels from professionals, club players, beginners and societies. We hope that you will find this free publication an enjoyable read, and a must for choosing your golfing calendar of events in the North West for 2012.

Ray Davis: ray@golfguidepublications.com

The next issue will be available from all golf clubs, select golf shops, driving ranges and hotels from the middle of April. Happy Golfing from all at ‘The North West & Cumbria Golf Guide’ in 2012!

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Vale Royal Abbey A Unique and Breathtaking Experience Vale Royal Abbey is renowned for its extremely friendly and relaxing atmosphere, welcoming visiting golfers and parties throughout the year. The course was designed by renowned British Golf Course Architect Simon Gidman, and is set amidst beautiful rolling Cheshire countryside. As such, the course enjoys breathtaking views throughout the round.

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Over the previous two winters substantial course development has taken place including:

“The Club house is on the site of what was England’s largest Cistercian Abbey, founded by Edward I.”

HISTORY The Club house is on the site of what was England’s largest Cistercian Abbey, founded by Edward I, who in 1277 laid the first foundation stone. It took a further 53 years to complete the Abbey.

In the 1990s the building and estate were sold to Golf Club Holdings Group and planning permission granted to create the golf course, club house and develop / build a number of private dwellings in return for restoring the Great House, in particular the roof and the Great Hall, which now provides a superb members’ social facility.

The course opened in October 1998. The Great House has been converted into a clubhouse and a number of private apartments, which adjoin the clubhouse.

COURSE Designed by Simon Gidman the course is in its 12th year since opening.

Course length from: White Tees - 6465 yards; par 72 Yellow Tees - 6264 yards; par 72 Red Tees - 5579 yards; par 73 Greens are constructed to U.S.G.A. standards.

Extensive drainage systems and natural drainage of the land means the course is playable even after severe and prolonged rain.

The course is open all year round, a claim few, if any, other courses in Cheshire can substantiate and normal greens and tees are in play throughout the Winter.

• Major reconstruction of the tees to provide large rectangular areas for teeing off.

• Greenside and fairway bunkers have been reconstructed to improve their appearance and golfing challenge.

• All paths throughout the course have been reconstructed • An extensive programme of tree and hedge planting has been undertaken and the canopies of older trees reduced to ensure safety • Each hole has been re-named based on historical events / situations relating to the estate and new, high quality course furniture provided.

• Practice putting green much improved through additional drainage and irrigation • Repair / refurbishment on course features such as the bridge on the 12th (re-faced with sandstone), the bridge alongside 7th fairway (cleared of foliage, etc. and partially rebuilt) and the Ha-Ha walls repaired.

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“The Great Hall is the venue for all major Club social events and provides a stunning arena.”

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Our Course Manager, Jonathan Betts, graduated from Reaseheath College with an HND in Golf Course Management and gained his experience at Sandiway Golf Club and Delamere Forest Golf Club (as Deputy Course Manager) and also in Switzerland.

The greenkeeping staff (6 in number) are provided with state of the art equipment.

Professional expertise (e.g. architect, agronomist, etc.) is sought where necessary.

truly unique and greatly historic clubhouse and encompasses the following rooms:

There is a comprehensive course maintenance programme planned and completed each year, as required by the Course Management Policy

The Spike Bar, situated on the ground floor and overlooking the putting green and 1st tee, is the hub of the day to day social activity at the Club.

The Club prides itself on the friendliness of its members and the sociable atmosphere of the Club is immediately evident on walking into the Spike Bar. You will always find a companion to join for a relaxed drink, light snack or something a little more substantial. On lazy summer days, the patio area can be frequented to soak up the peacefulness of the surroundings.

CLUBHOUSE Our Clubhouse is the Great House, former home of Lord Delamere. Following caring refurbishment works the building provides a

The Great Hall is the venue for all major Club social events and provides a stunning arena for any evening’s entertainment. The room, situated on the first floor, is totally

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adaptable to any environment and is utilised as a conference venue, banqueting hall and even a Bridge and Quiz venue. The Great Hall can seat up to 120 guests for a dining function or up to 180 guests for a conference.

MEMBERSHIP AVAILABILITY There are currently Full Playing, Intermediate and Junior Memberships available as well as Social Membership. In addition to being open to new members, Vale Royal Abbey is also open to visitors via individual, society, corporate & charity golf day bookings together with the spectacular clubhouse being a great venue for pre & post golf and non golf events from business conferences to private parties & grand weddings, all via prior planning/booking with the Vale Royal Abbey Sales & Marketing team.

Club contact details: Vale Royal Abbey, Whitegate, Northwich Cheshire CW8 2BA Telephone: 01606 301291 Email: secretary@vra.co.uk (Golf) Email: events@vra.co.uk (Events) Website: www.vra.co.uk

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THE GOLF GUIDE TOUR The North West & Cumbria Golf Guide are pleased to announce the addition of Vale Royal Abbey as a venue for a ‘Golf Guide Tour’ event in 2012. It will be played on Friday 13th July with a 2 tee start (1st & 10th) from 9.30 – 12.00pm.

It is the usual format of a ‘Pairs Better Ball Stableford’ event with a 4 day trip to Spain – flights, accommodation & 3 rounds of golf on 3 x top quality courses on the Costa del Sol coast – to be won on the day for the winning pair, together with other golf prizes for 2nd & 3rd pairings.

To book your entry (£75 per pair) and experience for yourself this unique & spectacular venue, golf course & clubhouse, contact: Telephone: 07885 748415 or email us at: competitions@golfguidepublications.com Or telephone Mike Geary: 07785 938033.

Email: mikeg@golfguidepublications.com You can also send an entry by post using the application form on page 31.

“Vale Royal Abbey will be a venue for The Golf Guide Tour in 2012.”

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INTERVIEW

Gary Wolstenholme Interview by Robin Snook

Gary Wolstenholme’s golfing CV is longer than his average driving distance! A career of many highlights, he was Amateur Champion of Great Britain twice at Ganton in 1991 and again at Royal Troon in 2003. The most capped player in world amateur golf, he rates the 1998 World Amateur Team Championships victory in Chile (The Eisenhower Trophy) as one of his best achievements.

He also helped Great Britain and Ireland to four Walker Cup victories, he was awarded an MBE for services to golf in 2007 and turned professional in 2008 so that he could pursue a career on the European Senior Tour in 2010.

No stranger to the professional golf circuit having played as an amateur in the US Masters, the US Open and the Open Championship, and blessed with a still sublimely smooth putting stroke, it was perhaps no surprise that he was quickly on the Senior Tour podium winning the Casa Serena Czech Open in 2010, and finishing 4th on the 2011Senior Tour Order of Merit, earning 181,000 Euros and being crowned Rookie of the Year.

He is pictured here holding aloft the ISPS Handa Australian Senior Open trophy, his most recent success, in November 2011.

Born in Surrey in 1960, it is perhaps less well known that Gary spent most of his formative years living in the North of England. Between the ages of four to nineteen years old, he lived in Grange-over-Sands (Cumbria), Keighley (West Yorkshire), Melbourne (Australia) for 18 months, and then Heversham (Cumbria).

Whilst Gary is often away playing on the

Senior Tour circuit, he regularly returns to his beloved South Lakeland, where he is attached to Carus Green, a highly rated par 70 parkland course with great views and water features situated just North of Kendal.

Although the weather can be inclement, the state of the art covered 16 bay floodlit driving range is invaluable to him all year round.

Gary joined Keighley Golf Club in 1975 and well remembers winning a junior event there, The Keighley Cup. He describes it as a fun course for golfers of all abilities with interesting elevation changes, tight tee-shots, demanding par threes and a number of cost or consequence holes. “Keighley is just a delight to play, particularly in the summer, as there is a great diversity of holes. The 14th is a marvellous 154 yard drop hole par three with a bunker right and slopes off the left and at the back. It is a very pretty hole with a stand of mature trees behind the green, doubly tricky if it’s windy, and little margin for error” If the average golfer plays fifty different courses in a lifetime, it is hard for Gary “Mr Golf” Wolstenholme to recall all the ones he has played. He is the first to admit there are

many more he still has to cross off his list, but when I asked Gary to name his favourite three courses across our Golf Guide North regions, and why he rated them so highly, he was only too pleased to provide the list opposite.

If you haven’t yet played any of these twelve courses, perhaps now is the time to get some golf booked! The 2012 European Senior Tour will soon be up and running and and no doubt Gary will be trying his hardest to win the John Jacobs Order of Merit trophy.

To do so he will have to overcome stern competition from the current champion Australia’s Peter Fowler and Englishman Barry Lane. Malcolm MacKenzie, Scott McAllister, Philip Walton, Miguel Angel Martin and Philip Golding are all new on tour this year as the Senior Tour goes from strength to strength.

You can follow Gary Wolstenholme’s progress at www.europeantour,com or at www.garywolstenholme.com Robin Snook Twitter: @snookysays Blog: snookysays.wordpress.com Linkedin.com/in/robinsnook

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2) Moor Allerton: It is just one of the best parkland courses in the country and provides an excellent test to all handicaps which to me is a sign of a truly great course, with beautiful views of the Vale of York to add to the mix.

3) Ilkley: What I really enjoy about the course is the test Ilkley presents and the way the course weaves its way through tree lined fairways next to the river in the lea of the bordering hills that form part of Ilkley Moor, with excellent turf, thoughtful design and a very tough finish.

1) Berwick upon Tweed (Goswick Links): A truly delightful seaside course where the wind makes the test on this northeast links, and always makes the course play a little differently every day.

2) Hexham: The course has fabulous views down the Tyne Valley with some testing holes. Hexham is a fun course which is very scoreable if you are on your game.

3) Bamburgh Castle: A thoroughly enjoyable links experience with the most fantastic views and good all year round greens. It’s certainly one of my favourite courses on the east coast.

1) Royal Lytham and St Annes: A very tough Open Championship venue which particularly rewards straight driving, good chipping and putting with an extremely difficult final five holes. Level par on these holes is highly commendable!

2) Royal Birkdale: This could well be the toughest links course in England, and certainly one of the best on the Open Championship rota, with some fantastic par fours, not least 472 yard 18th hole. (which the author once had the pleasure to par from the championship tee to win a Sunday morning 4 ball)

3) Morecambe: Possibly a controversial choice, but probably has the best views of any course in England, with panoramic views overlooking the Lake District hills and Morecambe Bay. The course makes for pretty tough scoring with very challenging threes and a sub par score here is exceptional.

1) Appleby: One of my favourite courses in the North of England with excellent views of the Lakeland hills, some great holes and fabulous turf. Well worth the drive to get to it.

2) Penrith: Has great heath land turf and magnificent views over the valley below.

Great elevation changes create an interesting challenge and good distance control is a must if you’re to score well here.

3) Silloth on Solway: Certainly a fine test of links golf made doubly tough with some taxing blind shots, and inevitable sea breezes make clubbing difficult. Good greens and testing par fours are also a feature of this hidden gem.

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1) Ganton: A very special atmosphere the moment you travel down the driveway, and once you have plotted your way round and enjoyed the wonderful golf course layout, and then sampled the culinary delights and friendly hospitality the club has to offer, then you know you are in golfing heaven.

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REgional News

Record Number of Players James Brearley Lancashire PGA Open

A record numbers of players competed for the James Brearley Lancashire PGA Open, at Blackpool North Shore Golf Club on 15-17th August 2011, the twelfth year that James Brearley has sponsored this prestigious event.

Following the promotion of the event last year to full Northern Order of Merit status, professional and top amateur golfers from Cumbria, North Wales, Cheshire, Northumberland, Yorkshire and Lancashire may now compete for this title, which will celebrate its 40th birthday in two years time.

John Wells breezed to a three shot victory then revealed he always plays better in the wind. “I feel I have a big advantage because I enjoy the challenge of controlling the ball in those conditions,” said the 33-year-old professional from Yorkshire club Cherry Burton.

“I think about each shot more which keeps me disciplined so I regarded it as a blessing when I arrived at the course and saw the bent flag sticks - but I bet no-one else did!”

Wells, joint leader overnight, added a 67 to his opening 64 to post an impressive 11-under-par total.

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They are based in Blackpool, Burnley, Kendal, Preston and Southport.

His victory should serve as another confidence booster ahead of his PGA Cup debut against the United States in southern California next month, the club professional’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup.

Pictured below: 2011 Champion, John Wells is pictured with the James Brearley Lancashire PGA Open trophy.

The event was followed by the James Brearley client Pro-Am day which was won by the team from Southport based IFAs, ADA. On what proved a most enjoyable and successful day, James Brearley were joined by 100 clients and representatives of a large number of the investment companies and intermediaries they do business with.

James Brearley is one of the leading privately owned investment management and stockbroker firms in the North of England. To learn more about the company, visit their website at www.jbrearley.co.uk

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The resort also boasts the 6,824 yard, par 72 Cheshire Course, which hikes through the wooded fells behind the club’s stylish clubhouse.

As a holder of the prestigious ‘Golf Mark’ standard from the English Golf Union (EGU), Carden Park is also well known for its junior and beginner friendly golf facilities.

Carden Park Golfers vote as the best in the North

The hotel itself boasts 196 luxury bedrooms and suites, award winning restaurants and a sumptuous spa where tired or aching muscles can quickly be revived. Plus with a wide variety of onsite activities including KONG aerial ropes course, archery, laser clay shooting those staying longer than their round of golf will never be short of something to do.

For more information call 01829 731525 or go to www.cardenpark.co.uk/golf.

Keen players from across the country voted online in their thousands to ensure their favourite golfing locations in the UK and abroad came out top at the first ever Today’s Golfer Travel Awards 2011, in association with major golf travel operator Your Golf Travel.

Karen Proctor, golf business manager at Carden Park, said: “This is a very prestigious award and we’re delighted to have beaten off stiff competition from other hotels and resorts in the North of England. We pride ourselves on our high standard of facilities here at Carden Park as well as the overall golfing experience we offer to members and visitors.

We are extremely fortunate to have such an outstanding setting for our two championship golf courses as we’re surrounded by 1,000 acres of Cheshire countryside and we will continue to strive to be the best over the coming year.”

Today’s Golfer editor Andy Calton, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all the golfers who took the time and trouble to vote for their

personal favourites. The inaugural awards have exceeded all our expectations and hopefully in time they will be referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the golf travel industry.”

Situated within a breathtaking country estate, golfers at Carden Park have a wealth of facilities to enjoy including the two stunning championship courses - The Nicklaus Course and the Cheshire Course - and a driving range with 13 covered and eight uncovered bays. Head professional Steve Priest and his Total Golf Performance team are based on site and can offer training to both beginners and experienced golfers.

The Nicklaus Course, designed by the great Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, unfolds beautifully in the charming setting. The layout can stretch to 7,045 yards, but even from forward tees there’s more than enough challenge for players of all levels. His course is a “thinking man’s course”, with the emphasis firmly on strategy; and double option fairways offering golfers a real dilemma.

You can also follow the resort on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn at: www.facebook.com/cardenpark, www.twitter.com/cardenpark www.linkedin.com/groups/CardenPark-Hotel-Golf-Resort-3752298

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Offers from The Club and Spa at Hoole Hall

Hip Hip ‘The Hayes’ they won again!

Hat trick of golf awards for Wilmslow

Valentine Month of Love 2012 Treat someone special with the warmth of the Club and Spa Chester. Spa Day’s, Treatments – Pevonia Facials, Green Coffee Detox Wrap normally £75.00 quote ‘golf guide’ and save £20.00. Duo Suite available to share the relaxation and treatments at Double Tree by Hilton Chester.

Pryors Hayes scooped top 2011 award second year running. Following on from their win last year and runners up prize in 2009 in the prestigious Club Mirror ‘Golf Club of the year Award’ this year they did it again by winning the coveted 2011 Golf Club of the year Award.

Wilmslow Golf Club is celebrating a hat trick of national and regional awards which recognise the achievements of its head professional, clubhouse steward and course manager.

Sunday 5th February, 10am – 5pm Ideal time to visit and see the variety of facilities on offer.

• State of the art Gym • Studio • Swimming & Hydrotherapy Pool • 4 Thermal Rooms • Luxurious Spa Claire Smith, Cosmopolian: “Such an amazing hotel and spa, filled with everything you could possibly want for the perfect weekend away.”

“Being chosen as runner up in 2009 was an absolute delight, to win the top award for 2010 was wonderful and to win again for 2011 is just fantastic. The award justifies all the hard work undertaken by the Pryor’s team who always strive to deliver the very best service for everyone, and in partnership with members, uphold the great traditions of golf and companionship. In that respect this award is for all of us and I would like to publically thank all the staff, committees and members for their ongoing support and loyalty”.

Matthew Gillingham (pictured), who joined the club a year ago, was named PGA Professional of the Year last week, at a ceremony at the worldfamous Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey. He was also runner-up in the PGA Coach of the Year category in the Pro-Shop Europe Trade Industry Awards, attended by more than 140 golf industry professionals, suppliers and sponsors.

Only a week earlier Wilmslow’s Simon Ward was named Northern Region Steward of the Year by the English Golf Union, and in January its course manager, Steve Oultram, will be presented with this year’s North of England Golf Environment Award.

White Rose Golf Breaks “Managed by Golfers for Golfers”

White Rose Golf Breaks are Yorkshire‘s best known golf holidays specialist, and members of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

Yorkshire has a time and a place for every golf enthusiast, but with almost 200 different golf courses, and a thousand and one places to stay, visit, shop, eat, drink or spend an evening, planning a golfing holiday in ‘the broad acres’ can seem harder than a hole in one!

To tee things up properly, it pays to get some expert advice. No-one knows more about visiting Yorkshire to play golf than White Rose Golf Breaks, and we recommend that you talk to them as soon as you start to think about your trip.

Providing a service ‘by golfers, for golfers’ and placing a premium on a high level of personal service and a good understanding of a customer’s needs, White Rose Golf Breaks have been managing tailor-made golf holidays to the north of England for over 10 years.

The company, which takes its name from the flower traditionally associated with Yorkshire, can do anything for you, from offering friendly and knowledgeable advice about which courses you should aspire to play, to organising everything on your behalf, including accommodation, tee times and transport if required.

Booking through a knowledgeable, specialist and wellconnected tour operator based in the Yorkshire region may not only help you get more from your holiday, but could also help you to get a package that gives you a better deal overall. In other words you could literally get more golf, and more Yorkshire, for less money.

To find out how White Rose Golf Breaks can help you to plan the perfect golfing holiday in Yorkshire, please call 01943 609 888 or visit www.whiterosegolfbreaks.co.uk

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Leeds Golf Car Company is one of the North’s leading Golf Buggy Sales & Hire Companies, offering an extensive range of Yamaha and E-Z-GO Golf Buggies with a proven track record covering 15 years.

We currently have a fleet of over 500 vehicles including standard golf cars, personnel carriers and workhorses with an extensive range for Sale and Hire.

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Telephone: 0113 3934100 jamie@golfbuggies-gb.com www.golfbuggies-gb.com

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Dave Tindall, Sky Sports Golf Editor is tipping Luke Donald for glory at Augusta Looking to place a bet on this year’s Masters? Well, look no further than world number one Luke Donald. Third on his debut in 2005, top 10 in 2007 and fourth last year, Donald looks primed to slip his arms into the famous Green Jacket in 2012.

Long enough? Yes, the Englishman hits it further than you think. His two wins in America last season came on courses measuring over 7,500 yards so the 7,435 yard Augusta National won’t intimidate. It’s his world-class short game that makes him such a likely Masters winner and he admitted last year that Augusta National is the major course on which he feels most comfortable.

Tiger Woods may be Sky Bet’s 9/2 favourite but consider this. For all the hype about his amazing record at Augusta, he’s won the Masters just once since 2002 so he’s a market leader worth taking on.

Sky Bet are offering a completely free £10 bet to all Golf Guide readers.

Also, if you call it correctly and predict the winner of the Green Jacket, you could win a £250 free bet in our special Masters competition.

Donald is desperate to get his hands on a Major and has the class and temperament to deliver at rewarding odds of 14/1.

Simply list who you think will win and, as a tie-

Of course, there are plenty of potential rivals. Tiger is sure to be in the mix at some point, Rory McIlroy (14/1) was brilliant for three rounds in last year’s Masters and Phil Mickelson (14/1) already has three Green Jackets in his wardrobe. Look out too for big-hitting Americans Dustin Johnson (33/1), Nick Watney (33/1) and Anthony Kim (40/1) and Aussies Jason Day (33/1) and Adam Scott (33/1). And for a real outsider, Scotland’s Martin Laird (125/1) may just have a surprise up his sleeve after his encouraging tied 20th on debut last year.

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COURSE FEATURE

Wychwood Park Course Guide The superb 7,213 yard par 72 championship course at Wychwood Park has been constructed to European PGA Tour standards and features a fully computerised irrigation system; the superb tees and large greens are also constructed to USGA specifications.

There are four separate teeing grounds to suit all standards of golfer and the course is kept in supreme condition throughout the year. Having opened in 2002 this young gem is beginning to mature into a real championship classic, leaving many critics singing its praises despite its relative youth.

The course also features numerous lakes, streams and bunkers, making it one of the most picturesque new courses in the UK & Ireland.

A fully stocked Professional Shop offers Wychwood Park embroidered clothing. A wide range of clubs, shoes, bags and accessories are all available at competitive prices. We provide expert help on choosing the correct equipment.

Buggy and trolley hire is also available.

The Signature Holes The 6th hole is a wonderful looking hole and would not be out of place on any golf course through out the world. There is no depth to this green and guarded by a large bunker behind it, water hazard lurking to catch any ball that comes up short, there’s not much to aim at. Play the hole simple by choosing to come in from the right, short right is not a problem. this may leave you a slopping chip

from right to left but is far better than being in the water hazard short or even having to contend with a bunker shot that every thing is below your feet, onto a very fast down hill green, falling into the water hazard.

Look to the right of the green and that’s your safe way in, take it on and pay the penalty.

The 7th hole some what unusual as this par 5 has a split fairway, with an environmental area running between the two fairways and this adds to the difficultly of the hole as this runs the whole 555 yards down the right hand side.

From the championship tee the tee shot needs to carry some 200 yards before its cleared the hazard, any ball that is leaked right is in danger of being swallowed up by the environmental hazard. This hole is demanding from start to finish as there’s a burn running through the fairway, just on you’re landing area of the second shot, with a heavily guarded Mackenzie green.

This hole has destroyed many golfers days, but play it has a three shot par 5 aiming towards the fairway bunker on the left, lay up short of the burn and this only leaves you with approx 140 yards looking straight up the green (enjoy).

14th. One of our shortest holes here at WP but not with out its only style, hazards and water hazard running all the way down the left, right up to the green. it has a burn running across the fairway just on that landing area, further left you go more of a carry is required to hit over the burn. You are split between attempting

to carry the burn or come up short, its like trying to hit a island because you can run out of fairway in to another burn short of the green.

Hit down the right just inside the fairway bunker, this makes the burn carry shorter and there’s more room here than you think, setting up a short approach shot that misses you having to hit over the water hazard in to the green, be more aggressive here than you think.

Wychwood Park Golf Club Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP Telephone: 0844 980 2323 wychwood@deverevenues.co.uk www.devere.co.uk The Golf Guide Tour The Golf Guide Tour will be playing at Wychwood Park on 30/03/12. To book your entry (£75 per pair) contact: Telephone: 07885 748415 or email us at: competitions@golfguidepublications.com Or telephone Mike Geary: 07785 938033.

Email: mikeg@golfguidepublications.com You can also send an entry by post using the application form on page 31.

You can also send an entry by post using the application form on page 31.

Blue Bell (Crewe) will be our official car partner for the Wychwood Park event, including sponsoring ‘hole in 1’ for all the par 3 holes, with a BMW car for any player who manages a ‘hole in 1’ at the event!

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The Golf Guide Tour Finals Get Involved On Thursday 3rd November 2011, the first inaugural winners of the regional Golf Guide Tour events from the North West & Cumbria Golf Guide and the Yorkshire & North East Golf Guide descended onto the Costa del Sol for 4 days of golf, sunshine, and sangria.

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The 16 players consisted of the winners from the first 4 Golf Guide Tour events from 2010/2011, plus the 4 tournament organisers, Paul Lambert and Kenny Plumb from the North West, and Dennis Chadwick-Rayner and Ashley Metcalfe from Yorkshire. The format for the golf was the same as in the qualifying events, pair’s better ball, but with an added twist as each day the fourballs were split to have 2 players from the North West taking on 2 players from Yorkshire in a War of the Roses battle.

Day 1 On arriving in Malaga, the mini bus drove us straight to the El Chaparral Golf Club just outside of Fuengirola. The course is regarded as one of the toughest on the coast and this kept the scoring to a premium. With heavy rain earlier in the week the course was playing a bit longer than usual which added to the difficulty.

The day’s pair’s winners were Peter Hill and Matt Clarke who were representing the North West, taking the spoils with an impressive 40 points. The North West also ended the day in the lead of the Roses battle with fine wins from Steve Aspinall & Russel Millburn and Chris Brierley & Peter Puchalski.

We then ventured back to the impressive 4 star Hotel Tamisa on the Mijas Golf complex which was to be our residence for the next 4 days.

North West: 2½ – Yorkshire & NE: 1½ points Day 2 We were supposed to be playing golf at Santana in Mijas on the Friday, but unfortunately with

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torrential rain all Thursday night and most of Friday morning, the course was closed and the players were left to their own devices.

Needless to say this didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s spirits and groups ventured into Puerto Banus, Fuegirola and Benalmadena for afternoons and nights on the town. The golf would be rearranged for the Sunday instead.

Day 3 The weather was much improved on the Saturday, with clear blue skies and temperatures reaching an impressive 22 degrees. However, after the previous day and night being spent in the local pubs, the player’s heads were not quite as healthy as the weather!

The day’s venue was the Los Olivos course at Mijas Golf. The course was remarkably dry considering the rain from Thursday and Friday, and this was shown in the overall better scoring.

The winners being Steve Aspinall & Russell Millburn with a very respectable 41 points who were representing the North West. But a better day for the White Rose Team left the event all square with all to play for on the final day.

spectacular golf with a combined score of 43 points, this was enough to take the Team trophy home to the North West, but unfortunately was not enough to capture them the pair’s title, as the ever consistent low handicap pairing of Richard McKenzie and Jez Ward from Sheffield managed to hold them off by a single point.

Final Team Scores North West: 6½ - Yorkshire & NE: 5½ points

Overall Pairs Standing’s Winners Richard Mckenzie & Jeremy Ward (Yorkshire) 2nd Place Steve Aspinall & Russell Millburn (North West) 3rd Place Craig Mason & Mick Johnson (Yorkshire)

North West: 4 – Yorkshire & NE: 4 points

Paul, Kenny, Dennis and Ashley would like to thank all the participants for making the event such a huge success, and hopefully we will see you all again at our future area heats starting in February, and hopefully at future Spanish Grand Finals.

Day 4 On Sunday the great weather continued with even warmer temperatures than the previous day. The rearranged venue was the exceptional Santana Golf Club that proved a huge hit with all the players, who loved the manicured wide fairways and fast, true greens. The winners were once again the Preston pair of Steve Aspinall & Russell Millburn who played some

If you would like to be playing golf in Spain in 2012/13 with the Golf Guide Tour, which includes free flights, transfers, hotel and golf then view the regional events planned for the year within the upcoming issues of the Golf Guide or see www.golfguidepublications.com for more details. Alternatively email competitions@golfguidepublications.com to book your place at a future event.

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Hotel Tamisa Golf Mijas Golf, Costa del Sol Located just 5 minutes drive from Fuengirola, the impressive Tamisa Hotel is easy to find in the Mijas Golf Valley. This four star, modern, Andalucían-style hotel offers well appointed accommodation, all with commanding views of the beautiful Mijas golf courses and the Sierra de Mijas beyond.

Each of the twenty spacious and luxurious double rooms and four junior suites offer a mini bar, en-suite bathroom, safety deposit box, hot and cold air conditioning, state of the Art Bang & Olufsen TV’s (with UK channels), and each private terrace has spectacular views overlooking the pool area and golf course.

The Hotel Bar, with it’s cosy interior and wonderful outdoor terrace around the Swimming Pool, is the ideal place for a leisurely drink, cocktails or a light snack at any time of the day. It’s also the place where you can take advantage of the ‘happy hour’ every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 6-8pm.

For those who enjoy Gourmet food, the Hotel’s “Restaurante Tamisa” is also open to nonresidents and specialises in International and traditional cuisine, and during the summer months, meals are served out on the terrace.

more time at the Clubhouse, rather than worrying about pick-up times), and the hotel caters for this. Airport transfers and Golf Club Hire can also be arranged to remove any hassle when arriving at Malaga Airport.

The Tamisa is well known on the Costa del Sol Golf circuit with many UK Golf Societies using the hotel as their annual base – its renowned for its efficient and friendly staff and is well versed in dealing with the day to day demands of today’s Golfer. The Hotel’s own Mini-Bus’s are complimentary for resident Golfers, either with or without a driver – (some Societies prefer to drive themselves and spend a little

Other facilities at Hotel Tamisa include the ‘Wellness Centre’, (which is free for hotel guests), with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and massage centre.

Hotel Tamisa Golf, Mijas Costa, Costa del Sol Telephone: (+34) 952 585 988 reservas@hoteltamisagolf.com www.hoteltamisagolf.com

2012 ENTRY FORM Join us on The Golf Guide Tour for the chance to win a golf trip to the Costa del Sol. Format is Pairs better ball stableford, and the winners from each event are invited to the final on the Costa del Sol in November 2012, including a 3 night stay at a 4 star hotel including Breakfast, return flights, all transfers and 3 competitive rounds of golf at Mijas, Santana and El Chaparral. Please complete and post this application form to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on The Golf Guide Tour!

NORTH WEST & CUMBRIA APPLICATIONS

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST APPLICATIONS

If you are applying for one of the events below, please send this entry form to: North West Golf Guide Ltd, 6 Keats Lane , Wincham Cheshire CW9 6PP

If you are applying for one of the events below, please send this entry form to: Yorkshire & North East Guide Ltd., 4 Moon Hill Court, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3ES

Alternatively you can contact us by telephone or email: Mike Geary: 07785 938033 Email: mikeg@golfguidepublications.com

Alternatively you can contact us by telephone or email: Dennis Chadwick-Rayner: 07795 182 359 Email: competitions@golfguidepublications.com

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Cheshire Introduction

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Cheshire Cheshire is a diverse county, marked by its canal networks and its industrial history notably silk in Macclesfield and of course the salt in Northwich. Perhaps the jewel in Cheshire’s crown, however, is the city of Chester. Nicknamed ‘Capital of Style’.

through Chester gives it extra character. Many festivals are held in Chester throughout the year including folk & fringe festivals, literature and racing at the ancient Chester Races. But don’t miss out some of the other market towns like Macclesfield, Congleton and Knutsford, which all have their own unique charm.

radio telescope and Science Centre to the awe inspiring Blue Planet Aquarium.

Chester was originally settled by the Romans in the First century AD and is surrounded by Roman Walls (all walkable) and features a vast Roman Amphitheatre in the centre. Chester’s history is long and rich. The fact that the River Dee runs

Contemporary Cheshire has much to offer the visitor, with designer shopping outlets at Cheshire Oaks, to Chester Zoo, to the famous Jodrell Bank 76m Lovell

Rural Cheshire is today a pleasant and sought after location to live but it offers more than that to the millions of visitors who come every year to appreciate one of the most diverse counties in the United Kingdom where it is h ome to more millionaires than anywhere else in the country. From a golfing perspective, with over 100 courses to choose from, you are spoilt for choice in Cheshire.

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Cheshire Introduction

M-6 M-62 15 Lymm

18 M-53

10

Runcorn

11

02 Ellesmere Port 17 M-56

06

Macclesfield

Northwich 19 Winsford

16 14

Congleton

Tarporley

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Sandbach

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Crewe Nantwich

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03

Malpas

M-6 Whitchurch

01. Aldersey Green 02. Antrobus 03. Brookfield 04. Carden Park 05. Crewe 06. Delamere Forest 07. Eaton Golf Club 08. Hartford 09. Hazel Grove 10. High Legh 11. Mere

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Wimslow

20 Knutsford

Frodsham

Chester

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Warrington

12. Mottram Hall 13. Peover 14. Portal 15. Poulton Park 16. Pryors Hayes 17. Sandiway 18. The Warrington 19. Vale Royal 20. Wilmslow Golf Club 21. Wychwood Park

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Aldersey Green Golf Club Aldersey, Nr. Chester CH3 9EH Telephone: 01829 782157 bradburygolf@aol.com

Aldersey Green

01. How to Find From Warrington & Manchester Take the M56 west and follow the signs for Chester. At Junction 15 (Ellesmere Port), join the M53 South to Chester (left hand lane). At Junction 12 (Hoole), the M53 becomes the A483. Take the next exit sign posted for A41 & A51 (Christleton & Huntington), and take the third exit on the roundabout (right) and follow the signs to the A41. After approximately six miles, Aldersey Green Golf Course is sign posted on the right hand side.

Set in 200 acres of Cheshire countryside, Aldersey Green Golf Club has a golf course that is envied by many but rivalled by few in terms of sheer enjoyment to play.

Many of the fairways are tree-lined and narrow making accuracy from the tee absolutely pivotal to scoring well. The course is also home to 14 lakes so be warned that any stray shots can, and on many occasions will be punished. Packing a few extra balls in your bag might be a good idea!

The course is superbly laid out and offers some fine panoramic views. Why not

enjoy them after your round by relaxing in the fine clubhouse, the perfect place for some post-match unwinding.

Signature Holes: 3rd. Recently voted 2nd hardest par 3 in the country by top golf magazine. The Green has a lake at the back a bunker guards the right front corner, water to the left side, and two lateral water hazards run up both sides of the hole. A challenge for any golfer. The 15th Hole is a beautiful par 4 slight dog leg right, and features an original bomb crater. The raised green is protected by a stream / pond at the front and a steep wall of sleepers.

Twilight Special Offer Any Day After 3 pm Weekends Included

Only £10 per player Tel: 01829 782157

Facilities Pro Shop, Putting Green, Trolley Hire, Changing Rooms, Club Repair & Custom fitting, Bar & Restaurant, Buggies now available

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6145 • 5983 (70) • 5541 (73) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 3 4 5 4 4 4 5

413 161 217 351 510 290 341 372 484

4 3 5 3 4 4 3 4 4

273 189 551 216 397 318 167 379 354

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Antrobus Golf Club Foggs Lane, Antrobus Cheshire, CW9 6JQ Telephone: 01925 730 900 antrobusgolfclub@gmail.com www.antrobusgolfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find Easily accessible from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham and of course Northwich and Warrington.

Antrobus

The club is located only 2 miles from Junction 10 of the M56, and near to the M6 motorway.

Follow A559 towards Northwich.

Turn left 500 yds after the ‘Birch and Bottle’ Pub. 100 yds on take first immediate left (Foggs Lane), the club is signposted.

Facilities Driving range, Putting green, Golf Lessons, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6220

As you enjoy this course, imagine the landscape as it was in 1992 before the course was built – 100 acres of open farmland with just a few mature trees along its boundries for shelter. Now after the addition of 1000’s more trees plus lakes and other water hazards the result is a versatile and challenging Par 71 Course of 6220 Yards from the back tees, which enjoys maturity beyond its years. The fact that it is one of the new gems of the Cheshire Countryside, the course appeals to many players from around the country.

Located in the heart of the Cheshire Countryside between Northwich and Warrington with

easy access from the M56 at junction 10, this superbly laid out 18 hole course is suited for its now 500 members, visiting golf societies and corporate golf day’s, having excellent clubhouse facilities complementing this most relaxing and enjoyable golfers paradise.

Course Guide: There is little doubt... Antrobus is a challenge! The course has been cleverly designed and built around existing natural features, with both the plentiful water hazards and wooded areas. Off the back tees even the better golfers will feel the pressure, with narrow fairways and well protected greens. Antrobus certainly requires more in your bag than a big driver.

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Brookfield Golf Club Hankelow, Audlem, Nr Nantwich Cheshire, CW3 0JE Telephone: 01270 812991 info@brookfieldgolfclub.co.uk www.brookfieldgolfclub.co.uk

03. How to Find

Brookfield

From M6, exit at Junction 16: At the roundabout, take the exit onto A500 heading to Crewe/A5020/Nantwich/ Chester/A51/Weston. At A525, take the 1st exit onto A531. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit. Turn left onto Cobb’s Ln. Turn right onto Wrinehill Rd. Turn left onto Main Rd/B5071. Continue to follow B5071.Slight right onto Wybunbury Ln/B5071. Turn right onto London Rd/ A51. Take the 1st left onto Crewe Rd/ B5071. Turn left to stay on Crewe Rd/ B5071. Slight left onto Audlem Rd/ A529. Turn right onto The Nook.

The 18 hole 6,128 yard par 70 course first opened in 2002. Built in one hundred and twenty seven acres of Cheshires Finest countryside, the course is fast maturing to become one of Cheshire’s premier golf venues and features all the elements needed for a player’s maximum enjoyment.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 16 Bay Floodlit Range, Golf Academy, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

The course with tees and greens of USGA standard offers a real challenge to golfers of all levels. Brookfield has been honored by hosting a number of Cheshire County events and in 2004 was the venue for the Tamsel Professional Tour.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6128 • 5825 • 5154 H ole Par

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H ole Par

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4

366

10

5

474

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5 450

11

4

434

3

4

392

12

3

161

4

3

192

13

4

374

5

4

329

14

3

174

6

3

205

15

4

366

7

4 330

16

3

168

8

5

594

17

4

431

9

3

206

18

5

482

The Clubhouse has a function room which can seat 120 guests, in addition there is also a spacious lounge, and the premises is licensed to perform civil marriage ceremonies.

Catering is of the highest standard with our resident chef available to satisfy all culinary tastes and requirements.

Signature Hole The Ninth hole at Brookfield Golf Club is regarded by many as our feature hole. It is one of six challenging par 3s, measuring 195 yards off the yellow tees and 205 yards from the competition tees, all of which is carry over a large lake.

Why not be a part of Brookfield Golf Club in its 10th Anniversary Year whether it be as a member, or visitor to this vibrant club.

Membership still available Societies always made very welcome Open events For further details please contact Robert Ashbrook on 01270812991 www.brookfieldgolfclub.co.uk

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Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa Nr Chester, Cheshire CH3 9DQ Telephone: 01829 731 000 reservations.carden@devere-hotels.com www.cardenpark.co.uk

Facilities

Carden Park

Jacks Bar serving a variety of snacks and hearty meals; Golf Shop, Saunas in the golf changing rooms, Clubs & trolley hire; Secure bag storage, Halfway houses on both courses, 13 bay covered driving range, Fleet of 60 GPS buggies, Golf lessons, Ropes course, Outdoor activities, 196 bedrooms, Choice of Restaurants including Private dining, 13 spa treatment rooms, Free Car Parking

Set in 1000 acres of stunning Cheshire Countryside, Carden Park is the ideal location to enjoy a round of golf. The two Championship Courses offer two very different but equally challenging experiences.

The Cheshire Course is reminiscent of the finest British parkland courses; set to the rear of the Carden Park Estate it offers stunning panoramic views across the Cheshire countryside to the mountains of Wales.

A wealth of natural hazards makes this a highly technical course and will test your skills throughout. Building to a dramatic and

scenic finish, with tough 16th and 17th holes followed by the 18th tee atop sandstone cliffs overlooking the resort and Welsh hills. It certainly ensures a round of golf to remember. An average fourball can expect to complete the Cheshire Course in 4 hours.

Signature Hole: The testing 351 yard par 4, 18th may only have a stroke index of 14 but don’t let this fool you. The elevated tee will take your breath away with the spectacular scenery across the Welsh Hills. Driver could get you in trouble.

The perfect tee shot would be a 3 wood or long iron to land short left which in return would leave an approach shot into a generous green.

Cheshire Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 6824 • 6653 • 6348 • 5646 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

3 5 4 4 4 5 4 3 4

155 542 365 338 389 524 374 206 432

4 5 4 4 5 3 4 3 4

340 555 359 342 425 126 381 181 314

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Carden Park is easy to find from the M6. From the South, join the M54 at Junction 10A, then onto the A41 towards Chester. From the North, leave the M6 at Junction 20A and follow the M56 and M53 to the A41 for Whitchurch. At Broxton turn towards Wrexham on the A534 - the hotel is 1.5 miles along on the left.

Carden Park

Sat Nav Coordinates Lat: 53.074. Long: -2.8076 or enter the village name “Broxton”

The Nicklaus Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, it is a rewarding challenge, with several ‘double option’ holes such as the 7th and 15th which offer a choice of dual option fairways from which to approach the green. The Nicklaus course offers a scenic yet strategic test of golf where position more then length is crucial.

Nicklaus Course 18 holes, Par 72 • 7045 • 6628 • 6302 • 5906 • 5211 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 3 5 4 4 4 3 5

383 285 138 479 373 305 358 120 515

4 4 3 5 4 4 3 4 5

369 387 177 501 287 341 115 317 456

As Jack said it certainly is “a thinking man’s golf course”. The half way house on the Nicklaus is passed twice so you will never be short of a snack or drink. An average fourball can expect to complete the Nicklaus Course in around 4 hours.

The testing 378 yard par 4 dog-leg on the 17th demands the utmost accuracy. This hole was chosen as the Nicklaus Signature hole for the challenge and the views it provides from the drive through the estate and from the hotel.

Signature Hole: When major championships are played on the Nicklaus course the 17th hole provides the back drop for a fantastic grand stand finish. The back tee demands a great drive, you need to stay high to the right hand side of the fairway which would reward you with an approach shot over the lake to the elongated green. Be careful not to be short or this could cost you dearly.

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Crewe Golf Club Fields Road, Haslington, Crewe Cheshire CW1 5TB Telephone: 01270 584099 secretary@crewegolfclub.co.uk www.crewegolfclub.co.uk

05. How to Find

CREWE

From North, M6 Junction 17 Turn right onto the A534 over the motorway bridge, follow this road through traffic lights and turn left at roundabout. Follow A534 to the next roundabout and turn left for Haslington. In 1.5 miles at the centre of the village left turn into Waterloo Road opposite the Broughton Arms, follow this road straight through into the visitors car park.

One of the most attractive elements of the Golf Course is that, although Haslington is close by and Crewe itself only some two miles distant, there are open vistas in every direction, with scarcely a building to be seen.

The course is 18 holes occupying some 150 acres of rolling Cheshire countryside. From the men’s white tees it measures 6469 yards with a par and standard scratch of 71, consisting of 2 par 5s, 3 par 3s and 13 par 4s.

Each hole has its individual characteristics. The fairways are for the most part generous, but in some instances tight and tree-lined with

tall oaks often providing a difficult obstacle for the wayward drive. A number of holes are strategically designed to provide a testing second shot over or round a pond. The greens are well bunkered, some are particularly narrow and should not be missed on the wrong side.

A “halfway house” by the 11th tee is used to provide light refreshments on selected competition days and weekends.

Hole 8, Par 3, 159 yards. Great short hole!

Nothing but accurate medium/short iron does on this tricky par three with bunkers right and significant drop on other three sides of green.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Extensive Practice Ground, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6469 • 6220 • 5513 (72) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

305 422 421 329 148 363 317 145 371

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

410 382 284 483 174 322 540 393 414

4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4

4 4 4 5 3 4 5 4 4

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Delamere Forest Golf Club Ltd Station Road Delamere, CW8 2JE Telephone: 01606 883800 sec@delameregolf.co.uk www.delameregolf.co.uk

Delamere Forest

06. How to Find From M6 Junction 19 take the A556 and head in the direction of Chester and after approximately 15 miles look for Harrington’s Caravans. Take the next right turn at the Abbey Arms Public House. DFGC is about a mile on the right hand side of the road (opposite the entrance to Delamere Forest and the Station).

Designed by W H Fowler, Delamere Forest was founded in 1910, reputedly in a hunting field.

The early list of members reads like an extract from the Cheshire Hunt register. It was the venue for the first Cheshire County Championship in 1912, an event held at the club on a further seven occasions, most recently in 2004.

Facilities Driving range, Putting green, Golf Lessons, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6817 • 6330 • 5680 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1

4 420

10

4

323

2

5 428

11

5

492

3

4

399

12

3

145

4

3

206

13

4

302

5

4 424

14

4

364

6

3

131

15

4

295

7

5 438

16

3

188

8

4 411

17

4

356

9

4

18

5

458

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In 1967, Delamere forest was one of the two qualifying courses for the Open Championship when it was held at Hoylake. At that time Maurice Bembridge posted the professional course record of 63, which stands to this day. Despite the word ‘forest’ in its title, Delamere is a natural heath land course.

Certainly trees are part of the strategy on several holes, but in general Delamere Forest provides a glorious backdrop to the panoramic views from the higher parts of the course.

The 6th is a short hole from an elevated tee to a small, well bunkered, green set at an angle to the tee with enticing views over the pond below the green, with woods and fields in all directions. The 8th requires a long straight tee shot over a hollow and a second shot in to a steeply sloping green. It was reached from the medal tee in the 1970s by one of our past members, Mr George Johnson, a feat repeated on the 19th April 2003 by Mr David Blockley.

Delamere Forest Golf Club Ltd. Station Road, Delamere, CW8 2JE · Telephone: 01606 883800 · sec@delameregolf.co.uk · www.delameregolf.co.uk

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Eaton Golf Club Guy Lane, Waverton, Chester Cheshire, CH3 7PH Tel.: 01244 335885 Fax: 01244 335782 info@eatongolfclub.co.uk www.eatongolfclub.co.uk

Eaton GOLF CLUB

07. How to Find Golf course is three miles south east of Chester off A41, from Chester, take the A51/The Bars, turn right at A51/ Challinor Street, turn left at A5115/ Christleton Road. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto A41/Whitchurch Road, turn left at Eggbridge Lane, continue onto Guy Lane, course on the right.

Easy access from M56 & M53.

Designed by Donald Steele, the celebrated golf architect, as an enjoyable challenge for players of all abilities. Located some 4 miles from the historic city of Chester with views of Cheshire and North Wales, Eaton Golf Club offers a wide range of high quality facilities for members and the many visitors who take part in open tournaments, society events and charity days.

At Eaton we are very proud of our golf course which is often praised for its immaculate presentation and the challenge of its contoured greens built to USGA standards, which are fast, firm, and true. Beautifully situated beside the Shropshire Union Canal, it features a

wealth of mature oaks, a picturesque brook and several ponds and copses, all of which add to the golfing challenge and provide rich habitats for wildlife in abundance.

12th. This hole is a gem. Played properly it is relatively easy, make the slightest mistake and you may wreck your card. Longer hitters may take a fairway wood or even a long iron for the tee shot. Hit it as close to the right hand bunker as you dare, to leave a simple pitch across a large ditch to the steeply sloping green facing you.

The green is protected on each side by mature Oaks, so drive on the left and you will face a tough decision - take on the trees, or lay up?

Facilities Driving Range, Putting Green, Golf Lessons, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6714 • 6580 • 6414 • 5642 (73) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1

4 357

10

4

386

2

4 370

11

3

170

3

4 414

12

4

340

4

3

166

13

4

342

5

5 488

14

5

518

6

3

178

15

4

379

7

4 322

16

5

503

8

5

476

17

3

145

9

4

429

18

4

431

Visit our website to view our Open Days www.eatongolfclub.co.uk Online booking now available

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Hartford Golf Club Burrows Hill, Hartford, Northwich Cheshire, CW8 3AP Telephone: 01606 871162 info@hartfordgolf.co.uk www.hartfordgolf.co.uk

08. How to Find

Hartford

Easily accessible from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Birmingham and of course Northwich and Warrington.

M56 take Jnc 10 A49 Whitchurch, for approx 4 miles, turn right on to A533 for 5 miles over Winnington Bridge, turn right at Golf Club sign by garden center. Approx one mile on the left.

Facilities Driving Range, Clubhouse, Putting Green, bar, catering, function rooms

Course Information 9 holes, Par 35 • 2770 • 2602 • 2309 H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5 3 5 4 3 4 3 4 4

Hartford Golf Club offers an inviting layout for all levels of golfers. You will find plush flat tee boxes and smooth quick greens. Tight lush fairways lined with ponds and trees challenge the low handicapper but at the same time play fairly for the high handicapper. Hartford is a golf course where you are treated like an old friend, it is a golf course where we have not forgotten that golf is a game that should be played for fun and enjoyment.

Hartford also boasts a 26 bay floodlit Driving Range, a teaching facility, a large Pro-Shop staffed by PGA Professionals offering a wide variety of top golf apparel and equipment.

The amenities along with the full service clubhouse add up to a first class experience at Hartford for golfers of all levels of play.

Signature Holes: Many people ask what the signature hole is at Hartford – the answer is all nine, but perhaps the favourite for many is the 187 yard 7th hole. It has been written about the 7th as “this hole would not look out of place on any championship golf course”.

It has also been likened to Augusta’s sixth hole, there is a 50 metre elevation drop from tee to green through woodland down to a green guarded by bunkers and water left and right; it is a pleasure to play this hole.

466 158 488 246 125 247 172 340 353

Hartford Golf Club Play cheshire’s best drained golf course with USGA greens and sand based fairways, Harford plays exceptionally well all winter

www.hartfordgolf.co.uk

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Hazel Grove Golf Club, The Club House, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 6LU Telephone: 0161 483 7272 professional@hazelgrovegolfclub.com www.hazelgrovegolfclub.com

09. How to Find

HAZEL GROVE

From the M60, Stockport Junction 27 follow signs for A6 Buxton, 5 miles south of Stockport town centre, on the A6 is Hazel Grove. Where the road splits at the famous Rising Sun Pub, keep left towards Buxton and 300 yards on the left hand side you will see the entrance for HGGC.

With 2013 Centenary planning well on its way, the beautiful and well-appointed Alister MacKenzie parkland course at Hazel Grove Golf Club in Cheshire is a visitors dream. It is characterised by several natural water hazards. Add to these the planting of a further 6,500 trees to supplement the existing ones and you can understand why careful course management is required by golfers of all levels.

arguably the eleventh, both for its degree of difficulty and picturesque layout.

On the course, with true USGA specification greens HGGC is privileged to offer its members and visitors year round golf on full greens.

The par 5 third ranks amongst the best in Cheshire, while the best of the par 3’s is

The 15th, dominated by a large sweeping lake, which runs along the left edge of the fairway, across the front and left of the green, must take the signature honour. At 280 yards, this par 4 represents the ultimate risk or reward hole.

Equally, the eighteenth finishing hole with its MacKenzie tiered green and backdrop of the chalet-style clubhouse ranks with the best on the course where you can eat, drink and sit with friends and partners musing over what might have been.

Facilities Lounge Bar, Spikes Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Table, Practice Area and Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Video Analysis, Pro-shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6234 • 5933 • 5249 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 3

351 164 524 376 161 377 480 332 176

5 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 4

514 162 481 203 371 262 324 309 366

Society Golf in Cheshire just doesn’t get any better than this!

• Limited number of memberships in all categories available now no joining fee.

Dr. Alister MacKenzie designed course, no temporary greens, a challenging parkland course with water.

• Large function room available for weddings, parties and conferences.

EARLY BIRDIE SOCIETY OFFERS!

Only £60 per 4 ball Midweek Offer

2012 Corporate & Large Society Golf Days Green Fees just £1,000 (60-80 players) 2012 Full Day Society Packages from just £40pp To book ring the Pro Shop (option 1):

0161 483 7272

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High Legh Park Golf Club Mere & High Legh Warrington Road, Knutsford Cheshire, WA16 0WAP Telephone: 01565 830 888 info@highleghpark.com www.highleghpark.com

High Legh Park

10. How to Find From the North: Leave M56 at junction 7, onto A556 Chester Road. At roundabout take 2nd exit onto A56/Lymm Road, turn left at B5159/High Legh Road, turn left onto A50/Warrington Road. Course is on your left after ½ mile.

From the South: Exit M6 at junction 19, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A556/Chester Road. Slight left at A50 towards Lymm/Warrington, course is 2 miles on your right.

Facilities 2 Practice Putting Greens, Approach Play Green with 40yd fairway, Short game green with bunkers, 300yds x 200yds practice ground, Members practice area Irons only 200yds x 200yds, Complementary ball facility for members, Buggies, trolleys, pro shop, Restaurant, Conference rooms

There are few more glorious natural settings in Cheshire than this stretch of parkland surrounded by woodland of pine, oak and birch; the vibrant rhododendrons adding a splash of colour. The great architects Mark James and Steve Marnoch took full advantage of these many attributes when they created High Legh Park. Fairways turn both ways and there is a wonderful flow and variety to the course, with different length par-3s, par-4s and par-5s. It is a design that will stand the test of time.

The greens have been constructed to the highest standard using USGA Green Specifications. The layered construction of each green ensures

optimum drainage and minimises damage to the greens. This helps High Legh to keep the course open all year round without the need for temporary greens. The greenkeeping staff take great pride in ensuring that the greens are kept up to their high standards all year round.

3rd. “The Belfry” is a challenging par 4 with water hazards comprising of two ponds between the tee and the green. The green can be approached either over the ponds for the big hitters or using the dog leg fairway. 16th. “Marl Pit’s”. A long par 4 with a difficult right turn half way down the fairway. The biggest of hitters may be able to cut the corner and clear the lake.

Course Information 18 holes · Par 70 • 6406 • 5785 • 5557 • 5321

“Walk in the footsteps of champions” Come and experience Cheshire’s greatest golfing transformation.

For all your golfing enquiries call Sam on 01565 830888 or for more information visit: www.highleghpark.com

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The Mere Golf Resort and Spa Chester Road, Mere, Knutsford Cheshire, WA16 6LJ Telephone: 01565 830 155 play@the-mere.co.uk www.the-mere.co.uk

11. How to Find

THE Mere

From the South M6 – junction 19. Take the A556 (right) towards Altrincham and Manchester Airport. Less than one mile on the right hand side is the entrance to club.

From Manchester (M62/M56) M56 – Junction 7. Take the A556 filter lane following Tatton Park signs.

After approx. 1 mile, at the first set of traffic lights continue across. At the next set of lights after approx. ¾ mile, turn sharp left into club entrance.

Designed by James Braid, Mere is as famous for its beauty as it is for the challenges it presents. It would be hard to find a more picturesque course than Mere, with its parkland setting alongside the beautiful lake which gives the course its name.

Mere offers cleverly sited hazards and some of the best greens in Britain. The 6,887 yard, par 71 course was created out of 150 acres of Cheshire parkland in 1934. Mature trees, rhododendron bushes and the lake add considerable charm to a day’s golf but they are also there to test you! Water, ravines and thick vegetation have been incorporated

into the layout so that care and accuracy are demanded on many holes. Sky Sports commentator Steve Beddoes has described Mere as ‘The Wentworth of the North’.

The last four holes are particularly memorable.

The 15th is a tough par 4 from the first stroke - a dogleg left from a raised tee with a carry of more than 215 yards over a stream. Three times open winner Henry Cotton named the par 4 16th hole as one of his favourites. The short par 4 17th has been described as a card-wrecker. The par 5 18th requires a straight tee shot from a raised tee to the top of a hill. A particular favourite with Colin Montgomerie on his recent visit.

Facilities Floating Golf Ball Driving Range, Putting Green, Chipping Green, Golf Tuition, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Member’s Leisure Club

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6887 • 6330 • 5680

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course 2009 - 2013

Membership applications invited

the experience 01565 830155 play@the-mere.co.uk · www.the-mere.co.uk

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Mottram Hall Wilmslow Road Mottram St Andrew Cheshire, SK10 4QT Telephone: 01625 822 151 mhgolf@devere-hotels.com www.devere.co.uk

12. How to Find

Mottram Hall

From M56, exit junction 6 towards Wilmslow/Macclesfield. Turn left at A538/Wilmslow Rd. Turn left at A538/ Alderley Rd. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A538 and next roundabout take 2nd exit onto A34/Handforth Bypass. At A538 take the 1st exit onto A538/Prestbury. Mottram Hall is on your left after 2 miles.

Mottram Hall Championship course was designed by Dave Thomas, who previously designed the Brabazon course at the Belfry. It is a challenging 7006 yard par 72, perfect for a weekend golf break or a golf society outing. Set in 270 acres of Magnificent Cheshire parkland, fairways dotted with oak and beech trees. Tricky, well-guarded greens. This is golf at its best.

The Championship is a course of 2 loops; The front 9 are played on relatively flat meadowland, with generous fairways giving you the chance to pull the driver out of the bag without too many worries.

The back 9 is tougher and makes you think on every tee. The holes are more densely wooded with undulating fairways and carpet like greens. The Clubhouse has an impressive brasserie type bar area with sunny terraces that overlook the course.

Signature Holes: 13th, Par 4. S.I. 1 hole, and an absolute brute. Only the very longest hitters will reach this hole in 2, with a right to left fairway that goes uphill and downhill, before having a sharp incline to the large undulating green. 17th. Another long par 4 that doglegs left to right round heavy woodland on either side of the fairway.

Facilities Hotel & Spa, Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Driving Range, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Function/Meeting Rooms

Course Information 18 holes Par 72 • 7006 • 6675 • 5929 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 5

485 364 158 377 414 347 190 376 490

5 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 5

545 193 405 453 361 343 209 445 520

Coffee & Bacon Roll, Bucket of Range Balls, 27 Holes, Soup & Sandwich Lunch. £29 For further information, please call 01625 822 151 or email: mhgolf@devere-hotels.com T&C’s: Minimum 12 players, valid Monday-Friday until 1st April 2012, £10 non-refundable deposit per person required upon booking. Please quote “Golfing Guide” when booking.

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Peover Golf Club Plumley Moor Road Lower Peover, Near Knutsford Cheshire, WA16 9SE Telephone: 01565 723337 mail@peovergolfclub.co.uk www.peovergolfclub.co.uk

13. How to Find

Peover

From M6 junction 19, exit onto the A556/Chester Road towards Northwich/Chester. At The Smoker traffic lights turn left onto Plumley Moor Road. Golf course is after 2 miles on the right.

Peover Golf Club is a challenging parkland course, covering 165 acres of varied terrain, and is considered one of the country’s sternest tests for any golfer. The course is situated in picturesque surroundings where the course and its fairways make the most of their natural features without exploiting them.

The ponds and the Peover Eye River that runs through the course are havens for wildlife, but attractive as they are, they have no respect for the wayward drive or that misplaced approach shot.

Facilities Putting green, Golf Lessons, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6702 • 6339 • 5640 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 4 3 5 5 4 4 3

375 289 348 230 506 558 362 320 176

4 4 3 5 5 3 4 4 4

There is an excellent mix of holes varying in design and character with many doglegs

420 423 168 491 497 144 381 381 270

www.peovergolfclub.co.uk Offers updated every 2 weeks

and water hazards including the Peover Eye River which three of the fairways cross. The undulating landscape has been enhanced with thousands of new trees which, with the existing mature trees and woodland, give aesthetic appeal as well as privacy, safety and space between holes.

Signature Holes: Hole 10, Par 4. The feature hole. A drive between 2 sycamores will run down an undulating fairway. Although the river protects the left hand side, the green is generally unprotected. Hole 14, Par 5.

Only the brave will take on the Peover Eye, leaving the green reachable in two.

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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley Cheshire, CW6 0DJ Telephone: 0870 194 2235 golf.portal@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

Facilities Championship Golf Course Hotel, Spa, Largest indoor golf academy in Europe, Lounge Bar, Restaurants, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Pro shop

PORTAL

Premier Course Spike Bar, Putting Green, Practice nets, Buggies, Trolleys, Pro shop Arderne Course 9-holes

With 210 acres of idyllic parkland and water features, the 18-hole Portal Championship Golf Course offers a rewarding game to golfers at every level.

Three holes which particularly encapsulate The Portal Championship Course are the Par 5 3rd hole with its elevated tee, 602 yards challenge and lake fronted green; the picturesque Par 3 14th surrounded by landscaped water features and the dramatic 18th with its cascading waterfall backdrop.

Take a well-earned comfort break at the Halfway House, stop for on-course refreshments at weekends and relive

your game on the balcony of the Private Members’ Lounge which has a bar, TV and stunning views across the course.

Golf Academy: If you’re new to the game, or want to improve, our PGA Professionals are available for individual or group tuition. Using their expertise and the advanced technology of our indoor golf academy, they will enhance your long and short game techniques, concentrating on pitching, chipping, putting and bunker play. The Academy features leading ‘A Star’ Swing Analysis Software, a Smart Golf simulator with over 20 courses, a 6-hole putting green and bunker.

Championship Course 18 holes, Par 73 • 7058 • 6577 • 5928 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 5 5 3 4 4 4 4

275 321 557 524 197 344 383 387 340

5 4 5 4 3 4 3 4 4

425 411 507 382 125 379 176 379 392

Contact the club for the latest offers. Call: 0870 194 2235 · www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

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From the M6: Leave the M6 at Junction 18. Take the A54 towards Middlewich/ Winsford. Turn Left onto the A49 and travel through Cotebrook. Signposts for the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa appear on the left hand side approx. one mile after Cotebrook.

PORTAL

From the North: Take the A49, cross the junction with the A54, travel through the village of Cotebrook.

Signposts for the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa appear on the left hand side approx. one mile after Cotebrook.

Just 2 minutes from the hotel, the scenic 18hole parkland Premier Course provides a feast for the eye as well as a challenge to golfers of all levels. With the panoramic views of the 15th overlooking the Cheshire plains and the beautiful water feature on the 17th, the course builds up to a spectacular finish with the par 5 18th hole. At 493 yards the 18th is designed for the long hitters, and you can be sure of a warm welcome at the award-winning clubhouse, where wholesome bar meals, drinks and snacks are served from 11am until closing.

Premier Course 18 holes, Par 71 • 6582 • 6293 • 5688 Hole Par

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4 5 4 4 3 4 3 4 4

Yards

306 591 292 336 152 340 152 367 387

Hole Par

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 4 4 4 3 5 3 5

Yards

Our 9-hole Arderne Course presents a superb challenge for golfers of all levels.

15th Hole, Par 3, “Platt’s Wood” At only 157 yards off the yellow tee this isn’t the longest or most difficult of holes, but it is the sheer height of the tee above the green, possibly 50 feet, that makes it stand out. Club selection is tricky as the ball can be greatly affected by the wind.

18th Hole, Par 5, “Your Round” A great par 5 to finish. A tough drive to a fairway that slopes right to left. Then either a solid lay up or big second can get you close enough for a birdie chance. However, the huge green in front of the impressive clubhouse will always give you pause for thought.

414 421 335 404 408 157 519 160 476

Contact the club for the latest offers. Call: 0870 194 2235 · www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

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Poulton Park Golf Club Crab Lane, Cinnamon Brow Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0SH Tel : 01925 822802 E-mail: online form www.poultonparkgolfclub.co.uk

15. How to Find

Poulton Park

From M6 At junction 21, take the A57 exit to Warrington (Ctr & East)/Irlam.

At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Woolston Grange Ave/ B5210 heading to Warrington (East)/Birchwood/Leigh/A574.

Go through 4 roundabouts. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Crab Ln. Turn right onto Locking Stumps Ln. Take the 1st left onto Dig Ln. Course will be on the right

We are a hidden gem, tucked away on the outskirts of Warrington. The nine holes of narrow tree lined fairways offer a great test to any standard of golfer. Our members have learned to be arrow straight as a well placed tee shot can offer great rewards.

We can also provide a golfer with the best short game practice facilities around. Back in 2008 the club was awarded a grant from Sport England which was used to construct the Chip & Pin Short Game Centre. This consists of two large greens, one that is a synthetic pitching green and the other which can be used to improve your chipping and bunker play.

You will always be well looked after when you visit Poulton Park from when you first arrive at the club to when you travel home, our aim is to make you smile!

Signature Hole: Hole 7, Par 4, 417 yards.

This is our signature hole and what a hole it is, destroying many a good scorecard.

Hitting the fairway is essential if you are to hit the green in regulation. Many play this as a par 5 laying up in to leaving a short pitch over the hidden front ditch onto a green that’s slopes from back to front.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Chip & Pin Short Game Centre, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Lessons, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5650 • 5399 • 5188 (70) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

250 190 429 340 313 193 417 515 177

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

314 144 520 386 289 182 348 440 203

4 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 3

Memberships available from £480 and get 18 months for the price of 12.

We do 5,6 and 7 day membership with competitions on Saturdays and Sundays.

Societies and visitors welcome. 9 hole green fees for just £7.

Call 07971928939 for more details or email freddy@myprogolfer.co.uk

4 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 3

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Pryors Hayes Golf Club Willington Road, Oscroft, Tarvin Chester, CH3 8NL Tel : 01829 741250 / 740140 Fax: 01829 749077 info@pryors-hayes.co.uk www.pryorshayes.co.uk 16. How to Find

Pryors Hayes

Pryors Hayes Golf Club is situated 6 miles east of Historic Chester, just off the A54 on the main road between Chester and the M6 junction 19. Turn off the A54 at Shay Lane, this turns into Willington Road and the course is after a mile.

Facilities Pro Shop, Marquee, Celebration Garden, Covered Video Teaching Bay, Short Game Area WINNER OF GOLF CLUB OF THE YEAR 2010.

Situated in the heart of rural Cheshire, this flat parkland golf course offers far more than meets the eye. Although short in length Pryors Hayes’ small greens and well designed layout provides a fair test for all levels of golfer. Well renowned for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming nature.

WINNER OF BEST CLUB FOR SOCIETIES 2009.

WINNER OF BEST CLUB IN THE NORTH 2009.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 69 • 5961 • 5524 • 4996 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

445 478 223 434 448 336 122 380 163

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

361 333 398 352 163 313 181 494 337

4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 3

4 4 4 4 3 4 3 5 4

alike. Pryors Hayes is a golf club with a modern outlook on how golfers should be looked after.

With the addition of a state of the art teaching facility, marquee & celebration garden makes it one of the most complete facilities in Cheshire.

Membership: The ladies section have two formal and one friendly competition a week, meeting on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Up to one hundred seniors play every Tuesday, along with home and away team matches.

Male members and juniors play Wednesday and Saturday competitions with the freedom to play at their preferred tee times.

With a recent refurbishment the overall look of the club is warm and homely with very welcoming staff to both members and visitors

Membership is open all year round with no joining fees or waiting lists and with various different offers available throughout the season.

Golf’s in full swing at

Winter Breakfast Offer For January and February only 18 holes & golfers breakfast with coffee/tea

Mon-Thu

To book call 01829 741250 or email info@pryors-hayes.co.uk

£9.95pp

Fri-Sun

£14.95pp

Call: 01829 741250 to book quoting reference: NWGG or email info@pryors-hayes.co.uk

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Sandiway Golf Club Limited The Clubhouse, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, CW8 2DJ Telephone: 01606 883247 information@sandiwaygolf.co.uk www.sandiwaygolf.co.uk 17. How to Find From M6 junction 19 take A556 (Chester) and the entrance is 10.5 miles on the left hand side of the A556.

Sandiway

From Chester take A51 and then A556.

Bear left onto A559 to tee junction in 800 metres. Turn right over bridge & take next right that is the slip road to A556 (Chester). The entrance driveway is the next turning left in 250 metres.

Drive along the A556 on the Manchester to Chester route between the villages of Hartford and Sandiway on the Northwich bypass and you could be forgiven for missing a sign on the left that denotes Sandiway Golf Club. If you missed the sign you would have driven past the entrance to one of the finest clubs and highest quality inland golf courses in the region.

Its fairways are generous, but tree-lined with mature oak, beech and birch; the classic inland course trees dominate, and the picturesque back nine offers unrivalled views of Petty Pool, an old Cheshire mere, which forms a stunning backcloth, particularly on

Sandiway Golf Club

the eleventh and twelfth holes. The greens, although small by modern standards, are of the quality expected on a championship course.

The Clubhouse: Originally built in 1926 with the financial assistance of Brunner Mond and Company, it has recently been refurbished in the bar and lounge areas to provide a more comfortable and relaxing environment to complete the perfect golfing experience. The external style follows that of a traditional Cheshire farmhouse which has stunning views over the course. It is a clubhouse for golfers and the addition of disabled access facilities to cater for all has made it more inclusive.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Driving Range, Buggies, Trolleys, Custom fitting, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70. SSS 72 • 6404 • 6019 • 5632 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 5 3 5 4 3 4 4 4

385 499 169 478 361 150 391 326 393

4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 3

455 197 405 123 393 350 498 283 164

Winter Packages ‘Sandiway Oak’ 18 holes golf & 2 course meal - £40pp (numbers 12-20)

18 holes golf & 2 course meal - £35pp (Numbers above 21)

To book your places please contact Yvonne Bould on 01606 883247 Option 4 Or alternatively e-mail information@sandiwaygolf.co.uk

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The Warrington Golf Club Hill Warren, London Road Appleton, Warrington WA4 5HR Club: 01925 261 775 Pro: 01925 265 431 secretary@warringtongolfclub.co.uk www.warringtongolfclub.co.uk

The Warrington

18. How to Find Warrington Golf Club is ideally situated on the south side of Warrington, within easy access from the M56 motorway.

Its location midway between Manchester and Liverpool gives access to all major transport routes.

From the M56 junction 10 take the A49 towards Warrington.

Travel through one set of lights and across a roundabout before coming to Warrington Golf Club’s entrance on the left hand side.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Pro shop, Trolleys, Custom fitting, Lessons

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6211 • 5930 • 5700 (73) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 4 4 5 3 4 4 3

407 353 327 352 471 158 332 348 148

4 4 4 3 4 5 3 5 4

The Warrington Golf Club was founded in 1903 and is located on the south side of the town.

Recent improvements to the course and its woodland areas have created a course that is both a challenging test of golf and an enjoyable experience for all. The imposing clubhouse also has excellent bar and catering services for the hungry and thirsty golfer at the end of a round. Situated less than a mile from the M56, Warrington Golf Club is easy to find and an excellent choice for the visiting golfer.

The heathland course is noted for its natural surroundings, including fine views of Lancashire, Cheshire and the Welsh hills.

Superb drainage makes play possible all year, and an experienced pro shop, clubhouse and administration team ensure you will get a warm welcome and a day to remember.

7th. “Steeple.” Teeing off from the highest part of the course, you can enjoy magnificent views across Warrington and the adjoining countryside. Although a relatively short Par 4, you take on the fairway bunkers at your peril.

17th. “Hill Warren.” Named after the land on which the course is built, is a challenging Par 5.

Bunkers and gorse make for a testing drive.

A pond short of the green requires a decision on whether to go for the green or lay up.

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The Warrington Golf Club Secretary - 01925 261775 secretary@warringtongolfclub.co.uk www.warringtongolfclub.co.uk

Societies and visitors are assured of a warm welcome at The Warrington Golf Club

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Vale Royal Abbey Whitegate, Northwich Cheshire CW8 2BA Telephone: 01606 301291 events@vra.co.uk www.vra.co.uk

Vale Royal Abbey

19. How to Find From junction 19 M6, take the A556 west towards Chester for approx. 10 miles, crossing the ‘Blue Bridge’ over the River Weaver, through the Pelican Crossing (right turn for Hartford).

Continue for just over a mile and move into the right hand lane. At the bottom of the hill turn back up the other carriageway to branch off left after 400 yards (signposted Hartford, Winsford and Whitegate). At the T-junction turn right to Whitegate, Winsford and Vale Royal Abbey.

Vale Royal Abbey is renowned for its extremely friendly and relaxing atmosphere, welcoming visiting golfers and parties throughout the year. The course was designed by renowned British Golf Course Architect Simon Gidman, and is set amidst beautiful rolling Cheshire countryside. As such, the course enjoys breathtaking views throughout the round.

All greens are constructed to USGA specifications, which along with the naturally free draining site, enables the course to remain open all year round, irrespective of the weather conditions. All tees remain in use throughout the year eliminating the

need for winter tees or mats. Each hole is individually characteristic and provides a true golfing test, requiring imaginative shot making with every club in the bag whilst remaining enjoyable to play for all standards of golfer.

A worthy, but close, victor against the stunning backdrop of the 18th hole, the signature hole is the 7th. A tough dog leg left at S.I. 1. An intimidating drive with water left and woodland right. The approach is to a small green, particularly for the length of the hole at 467 yards off the competition tee, which is framed by sharp contouring to the right and the beautiful Rookery Pool left & behind.

Bring a friend or 3 this winter 4 BALL - £120 2 BALL - £70 Offer valid until March 31, 2012

Facilities Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar, Banqueting Hall, Conference Facilities, Chipping Area, Putting Green, Practice Ground, Trolleys, Lessons, Swing Room, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6463 • 6160 • 5581 H ole Par Yards

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The Wilmslow Golf Club Great Warford, Mobberley Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 7AY Telephone: 01565 872148 admin@wilmslowgolfclub.co.uk www.wilmslowgolfclub.co.uk

20. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Putting Green, Chipping area and extensive practice ground.

Electric buggies available for hire.

Visitors personal buggies not permitted Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6635 • 6311 • 5828 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

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WILMSLOW

From North: Leave the M56 at junction 6 and bear right onto the A538 towards Wilmslow. Take the first turning on the right at the top of the hill signposted Mobberley and at the T-junction turn right, again signposted Mobberley.

Continue for two miles and turn left at the junction onto the B5085 towards Alderley Edge - the ‘Bird in Hand’ pub is on your left. Continue for one mile and turn right at the crossroads onto Warford Lane. The Wilmslow Golf Club is 400yds on the left.

This Cheshire Golf Club was founded in 1889 and is located just outside Wilmslow in the North West of England.

The fine parkland golf course measures over 6,635 yards and the Clubhouse offers a comfortable environment both before and after golf with magnificent views over the course. The Club has hosted major professional tournaments and has been a regional qualifying course for The Open.

Whilst the course is a fine test of golf for the low handicapper it also provides an enjoyable experience to golfers of all ability.

Rated one of the finest inland courses in the North West of England, always in firstclass condition and playable in all but the most extreme of weathers, The Wilmslow Golf Club is a perfect haven from the stress of business and the cares of daily life.

Toughest Hole: Hole 8. Par 4, 437 yards (competition tee). S.I. 1 A handsome and strong par 4. The drive is the key. Obviously the road and trees on the left must be avoided but shots are easily lost in the bunker and trees on the right. Crossbunkers threaten many second shots, and the green repels all but the truest of approaches.

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£27 per person - 3 Ball £75 - 4 ball £100 Available from 1st November to 31st March

A range of packages available to suit your needs Contact the General Managers Office 01565 872148 (Option 1)

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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday Bookings must be made in advance with our professional on 01565 873620

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For parties of more than 8 please contact the office on 01565 872148 (option 1) for the best deals available.

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Wychwood Park Golf Club Weston, Crewe Cheshire, CW2 5GP Telephone: 0844 980 2323 wychwood@deverevenues.co.uk www.devere.co.uk

Wychwood Park

21. How to Find From the M6 Junction 16, take the A500 toward Nantwich. At the roundabout take the A531 towards Keele and Nantwich. At the next roundabout turn left onto the A531 towards Keele. The entrance is at the right exit on the next roundabout.

From Chester take the A51 to Nantwich until you reach the Burford Crossroads.

Turn left, towards Stone and follow A500 through Shavington and Hough.

At the next roundabout take 3rd exit onto A531 towards Keele.

Just 5 minutes from Junction 16 of the M6, Wychwood Park enjoys stunning views of the Cheshire countryside in a location accessible to both the North and South. This European PGA tour standard course opened in 2002, and provides the ultimate challenge for golfers.

Water features throughout the course, with a number of protected wildlife areas scattered throughout. Wychwood also contains the latest computer irrigation system ensuring the course is in the best playing condition and well presented throughout the year.

The elegant Clubhouse provides a relaxing

setting before and after your game, and features the Wychwood Suite - the perfect base for Corporate days and client entertaining.

Signature Holes Hole 7, Par 5. A tough hole that requires nerve off the tee, your drive must clear a nature reserve onto split fairways either side of a stream. Long second shot to a narrow target means it may be safer to lay up.

Hole 17, Par 3. A long hole when played off the back tees, it requires a full carry of almost 200 yards to clear the water. The elevated position of the tee box makes the hole appear shorter than it is. A visually stunning hole.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Driving range, chipping area and putting green, Buggies, Electric Trolleys, Equipment hire, Custom fitting, Lessons and clinics, Pro shop, Conference facilities, Hotel and Spa Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7213 • 6736 • 6320 • 5618 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 3 4 4 4 3 5 4 4

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Cheshire Directory

Alder Root Golf Club Telephone: 01925 291919 www.alderrootgolfclub.com

Chester Golf Club Telephone: 01244 677760 www.chestergolfclub.co.uk

Hartford Golf Club Telephone: 01606 871162 www.hartfordgolf.co.uk

Alderley Edge Golf Club Telephone: 01625 586200 www.aegc.co.uk

Congleton Golf Club Telephone: 01260 273540 www.congletongolf.co.uk

Hazel Grove Golf Club Telephone: 0161 483 3217 www.hazelgrovegolfclub.com

Aldersley Green Golf Club Telephone: 01829 782157 www.alderseygreengolfclub.co.uk

Crewe Golf Club Telephone: 01270 584227 www.crewegolfclub.co.uk

Heaton Moor Golf Club Telephone: 0161 432 2134 www.heatonmoorgolfclub.co.uk

Alsager Golf & Country Club Telephone: 01270 875700 www.alsagergolfclub.co.uk

Davenport Golf Club Telephone: 0162 876951 www.davenportgolf.co.uk

Helsby Golf Club Telephone: 01928 722021 www.helsbygolfclub.org

Altrincham Municipal Golf Club Telephone: 0161 928 0761 www.altrinchamgolfclub.org.uk

Delamere Forest Golf Club Telephone: 01606 883264 www.delamergolf.co.uk

Heyrose Golf Club Telephone: 01565 733664 www.heyrosegolfclub.com

Alvaston Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01270 624341 www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk

Disley Golf Club Telephone: 01663 762071 www.disleygolfclub.co.uk

High Legh Park Golf Club Telephone: 01565 830888 www.highleghpark.com

Antrobus Golf Club Telephone: 01925 730890 www.antrobusgolfclub.co.uk

Dukinfield Golf Club Telephone: 0161 338 2340 www.dukinfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Houldsworth Golf Club Telephone: 0161 442 1712 www.houldsworthgolfclub.co.uk

Ashton-On-Mersey Golf Club Telephone: 0161 973 3220 www.ashtononmerseygolfclub.co.uk

Dunham Forest Golf & Country Club Telephone: 0161 928 2605 www.dunhamforest.com

Knights Grange Golf Club Telephone: 01606 552780 www.knightsgrangegolfclub.co.uk

Astbury Golf Club Telephone: 01260 272772 www.astburygolfclub.com

Eaton Golf Club Telephone: 01244 335885 www.eatongolfclub.co.uk

Knutsford Golf Club Telephone: 01565 633355 www.basickey.com/knutsfordgolf

Birchwood Golf Club Telephone: 01925 818819 www.birchwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Ellesmere Port Golf Club Telephone: 0151 339 7689 Website n/a

Leigh Golf Club Telephone: 01925 763130 www.leighgolf.co.uk

Bramhall Golf Club Telephone: 0161 439 6092 www.bramhallgolfclub.com

Frodsham Golf Club Telephone: 01928 732159 www.frodshamgolf.co.uk

Lymm Golf Club Telephone: 01925 752177 www.lymm-golf-club.co.uk

Bramall Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 485 3119 www.bramhallparkgolfclub.co.uk

Gatley Golf Club Telephone: 0161 437 2091 www.gatleygolfclub.com

Macclesfield Golf Club Telephone: 01625 423227 www.maccgolfclub.co.uk

Brookfield Golf Club Telephone: 012708 12991 www.brookfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Gorstyhill Golf Club Telephone: 01270 829166 www.gorstyhillgolf.co.uk

Malkins Bank Golf Course Telephone: 01270 765931 www.congleton.gov.uk

Carden Park Golf Club Telephone: 01829 731000 www.devere.co.uk/golf

Hale Golf Club Telephone: 0161 980 4225 www.halegolfclub.com

Marple Golf Club Telephone: 0161 427 2311 www.marplegolfclub.co.uk

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Mellor & Townscliffe Golf Club Telephone: 0161 427 9700 www.mellorgolf.co.uk

Reaseheath Golf Club Telephone: 01270 625131 www.reaseheath.ac.uk

Upton-By-Chester Golf Club Telephone: 01244 381183 www.uptonbychestergolfclub.co.uk

Mere Golf & Country Club Telephone: 01565 830155 www.meregolf.co.uk

Reddish Vale Golf Club Telephone: 0161 480 2359 www.reddishvalegolfclub.co.uk

Vale Royal Abbey Golf Club Telephone: 01606 301291 www.vragc.co.uk

Mersey Valley Golf Club Telephone: 0151 424 6060 www.merseyvalleygolfclub.co.uk

Ringway Golf Club Telephone: 0161 980 2630 www.ringwaygolfclub.co.uk

Vicars Cross Golf Club Telephone: 01244 335174 manager@vicarscrossgolf.co.uk

Mobberley Golf Club Telephone: 01565 880188 www.mobgolfclub.co.uk

Romiley Golf Club Telephone: 0161 430 2392 www.romileygolfclub.org

Walton Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01925 266775 www.waltonhallgolfclub.co.uk

Mollington Grange Golf Club Telephone: 01244 851185 www.mollingtongolfclub.co.uk

Runcorn Golf Club Telephone: 01928 572093 www.runcorngolfclub.co.uk

Werneth Low Golf Club Telephone: 0161 368 2503 www.wernethlowgolf.co.uk

Moorend Golf Course & Driving Range Telephone: 0161 440 7788 www.moorendgolf.com

Sandbach Golf Club Telephone: 01270 762117 www.sandbachgolfclub.co.uk

Widnes Golf Club Telephone: 0151 424 2440 www.widnes-golfclub.co.uk

Mottram Hall Hotel Golf Club Telephone: 01625 828135 www.devere-hotels.com

Sandiway Golf Club Telephone: 01606 883247 www.sandiwaygolf.co.uk

Wilmslow Golf Club Telephone: 01565 872148 www.wilmslowgolfclub.co.uk

Peover Golf Club Telephone: 01565 723337 www.peovergolfclub.co.uk

Shrigley Hall Hotel & C C Telephone: 01625 575757 www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk

Woodside Golf Club Telephone: 01477 532388 www.woodsidegolf.co.uk

Portal Golf & Country Club Telephone: 01829 733933 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

Stamford Golf Club Telephone: 01457 832126 www.stamfordgolfclub.co.uk

Wychwood Park Telephone: 01270 820336 www.deverevenues.co.uk

Portal Premier Golf Club Telephone: 01829 733884 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

Stockport Golf Club Telephone: 0161 427 2001 www.stockportgolf.co.uk

Poulton Park Golf Club Telephone: 01925 812034 www.poultonparkgolfclub.co.uk

Styal Golf Club Telephone: 01625 531359 www.styalgolf.co.uk

Prestbury Golf Club Telephone: 01625 829388 www.prestburygolfclub.com

Sutton Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01928 790747 www.suttonhallgolf.co.uk

Pryors Hayes Golf Club Telephone: 01829 741250 www.pryorshayes.com

The Tytherington Golf Club Telephone: 01625 506000 www.theclubcompany.com

Queens Park Golf Club Telephone: www.gczcg.co.uk/queenspark

The Warrington Golf Club Telephone: 01925 261620 www.warringtongolfclub.co.uk

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Greater Manchester The area of Greater Manchester takes in the city itself, but also the surrounding towns of Bolton, Bury, Wigan, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Altrincham, and Oldham.

is the original 24-hour party city. From fine dining and chic hotels to cutting-edge clubs and bars and the world’s most progressive music scene, Manchester is always buzzing.

A few short years ago it would have been laughable to suggest that the Manchester area could provide an enjoyable tourism experience, but a cultural renaissance has taken place that has transformed this industrial region into a vibrant centre of culture and the arts. Sophisticated and stylish, Manchester

The shopping here is legendary. With exclusive independent boutiques in the funky Northern Quarter, prestigious designer stores lining the handsome King Street and every conceivable type of market, you can shop to suit any budget. The is also the large indoor “Trafford Centre”, which has

The past, the present and the future are intertwined in this city; historical landmarks complement bold, contemporary designs.

World-class live events, international sporting competitions, and award-winning museums and galleries make Manchester one of the most entertaining places in the world. Add to this the passion of two top premiership football clubs, and it’s no wonder Manchester is a place like no other.

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over 250 shopping outlets, a large food hall and impressive 20 screen cinema complex.

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M-61 Rochdale

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Bury

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Oldham

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M-60 Salford

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M-56 M-6

01. Didsbury 02. Harwood 03. Northenden 04. North Manchester 05. Prestwich 06. Sale 07. Withington

“The past, the present and the future are intertwined in this city; historical landmarks complement bold, contemporary designs.�

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Didsbury Golf Club Ford Lane, Northenden, Manchester, M22 4NQ Club: 0161 998 9278 Pro: 0161 998 2811 golf@didsburygolfclub.com www.didsburygolfclub.com

01. How to Find

Didsbury

From the M56, continue towards Manchester until M56 turns into A5103. Take the exit toward Northenden/B5166. Turn right at B5167/Wythenshawe Road, turn right at B5166/Church Road.

Continue onto Ford Lane

Didsbury Golf Club is an attractive and ‘easy walking’ 18-hole parkland course located alongside the River Mersey. Founded in 1891, Course Architects include Alistair MacKenzie (1921), with redesigns by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas (1973). As well as being one of the busiest private member clubs in South Manchester , Didsbury GC is a popular venue for visiting parties with its relatively flat terrain and friendly atmosphere offering a good golfing challenge to all levels and handicaps.

Didsbury Golf Club is renowned for its friendly yet competitive atmosphere. It enjoys some of the best practice facilities in South

Manchester, together with professional tuition supervised by the England & Cheshire County PGA Coach, Peter Barber. Didsbury Golf Club offers its Members and Visitors alike a haven of tranquillity within the city boundaries.

In May 2009 Didsbury GC proudly opened two new greens on Holes 1 & 13, built to USGA specification and designed by leading UK agronomist Peter Jones. The 1st hole is 173 yards in length with a tree lined approach. Peter Jones designed a generous sized green for the first shot of the day, however 2 large riveted bunkers guarding the approach and run-offs into swales await those who are not quite warmed up!

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Practice Area, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Conference Facilities

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6212 • 6010 • 5618 (72) H ole Par Yards

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Enjoy a days golf at Didsbury Golf Club in 2012 • Ideal South Manchester golfing venue • Easy access from M60 and M56 • Food & Beverage facilities open all day • See website for competitive Membership details & Open Events Didsbury Golf Club offers some of the best Teaching and Practice Facilities in the South Manchester area. Group Coaching Classes available for Ladies

Visit our website www.didsburygolfclub.com for more details, or call us on 0161 998 9278

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Harwood Golf Club Roading Brook Road, Harwood Bolton BL2 4JD Telephone: 01204 522878 secretary@harwoodgolfclub.co.uk www.harwoodgolfclub.co.uk

02. How to Find

Harwood

From Bolton: Take the A676 road (signposted Burnley). At Bradshaw church keep straight on through the village. Climb the hill for approximately 1 mile and turn left into Roading Brook Road. The entrance is approximately 250 yards on the left.

From Bury: Follow the signs for Bolton (A58) and bear right at Ainsworth Road. Follow this for approximately 3 miles through Ainsworth Village. Bear right towards Harwood and turn right into Roading Brook Road. The entrance is approximately 250 yards on the left.

Facilities Bar, restaurant; putting green, buggy hire, snooker room, proshop, brand new washrooms and locker room

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 5915 • 5651 • 5237 H ole Par

• YDS

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158 273 291 178 394 475 257 335 409

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Harwood Golf Club is a testing 18 hole course set just on the outskirts of Bolton, Lancashire. As well as combining a challenging game with excellent views and facilities, the course is steeped in local history.

A warm welcome awaits regular and new visitors to our beautiful course and clubhouse with views over the Pennines, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. Founded in 1926 as a 9-hole course, it was extended to 18 holes in 1998. Improvements and refinements since then have given us a course that we are justifiably proud of, further changes are

planned for the future that will continue the improvement over the coming years.

Our course whilst not long has a good mix of long and short holes and provides as fine a test of golf as any in the area to both high and low handicap golfers.

Signature Holes Hole 4, Par 3, 192 yards (white tee) Scenic par 3 with views of Winter Hill behind the green, however concentration needed to hit the well guarded green.

Ponds right and left will catch any shot not hit true: Stroke Index 5 gives some idea of the difficulties this hole gives.

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Northenden Golf Club Palatine Road, Northenden Manchester, M22 4FR Telephone: 0161 998 4738 Email enquiries via website www.northendengolfclub.com

03. How to Find

Northenden

From the M56 in direction of Manchester: Continue onto A5103 (Princess Parkway). Take the exit toward Northenden/B5166 (Palatine Road). Turn right at Wythenshawe Rd/B5167. Entrance is left after Chretien Rd (under Bridge).

Northenden Golf Club is the Jewel in the Crown of the South Manchester courses.

Don’t take our word for it, ask Open winners Tony Jacklin, Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle, Bob Charles and Greg Norman plus Ken Brown, Manuel Pinero, Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance or Mark McNulty, who were among many of the European tour stars who played in the club’s annual pro-am tournament. 2012 sees Northenden Golf Club welcome back the Cheshire Union of Golf Clubs when we will host the County Matchplay Championship.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Electric Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6460 • 6169 • 5626 H ole Par

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442 486 389 142 347 581 395 161 349

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With USGA greens and a fantastic drainage system, Northenden Golf Club offers a real

test of golf ALL YEAR round, making it great value for money. We are also proud of our active Social scene, Friendly atmosphere and Welcome New Members across all categories.

Our Function room is also available to hire, where our First Class chef and balcony with views overlooking the course will help to ensure your event or party is a success.

Hole 6, Par 5: At 581 yds this is the longest hole on the course. A good drive is vital if you want a par or better. The left-hand ditch awaits the over-cautious golfer trying to avoid the willows and the River Mersey. Commit to this one!

Great Winter Packages - £28 per head Round of golf with a 2 course meal and a free bacon bap with coffee before the round

Please call for details: 0161 998 4738

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North Manchester

North Manchester Golf Club Rhodes House, Manchester Old Road Middleton, Manchester, M24 4PE Telephone: 0161 643 9033 Professional: 0161 643 7094 Email enquiries via website www.northmanchestergolfclub.co.uk

04. How to Find From the South on the M60 Junction 19: Exit at Junction 19 and take the last exit towards Middleton. Stay in the right hand lane to go through the lights and follow the road for 1 mile. When the road bends to the right in an ‘S’ with a fishing lake on the right hand side, the entrance to the Club is on the left opposite the lay-by. For those who input the post-code into their sat-nav’s, be aware that they will try and turn you to the left one road earlier into Armitage Close. Ignore this and take the next left turning into the driveway.

North Manchester Golf Club is a visiting golfers’ delight, noted for its undulating nature, with accommodating greens and wide fairways offering golfers a good walk and a challenge at every turn.

value for money, home-cooked food; fully stocked bar for that indulgence at the end of your round; and best of all it won’t cost you the earth giving you a day to remember that will make you want to come back again and again.

It is easily accessible, only 1 mile from junction 19 of the M60; is on a main road, the A576, not hidden away down side roads; has ample secure free parking; is a good length, 6443 yards par 71 for men and 5545 yards par 73 for ladies; drains well and so is open for play more often than not; has a fully stocked Pro shop with the latest clothing and equipment at reasonable prices; in-house caterers producing quality,

Signature Hole: Hole 18, Par 3, 176 yards This has to be one of the great finishing holes in golf. The green sits imperiously above the lake on a “hog’s back” with the prevailing wind of the water. Stand on this tee with a good card in your pocket and strike the ball to the centre of the green. Most courses have a card wrecker, but when it is the 18th and as picturesque as this one, there’s something special about it.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Electric Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Buggies available during the main season (May to September)

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6443 • 6246 • 5587 (73) H ole Par

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Prestwich Golf Club Hilton Lane, Prestwich Manchester, M25 9XB Telephone: 0161 773 1404 Email enquiries via website www.prestwichgolf.co.uk

05. How to Find

Directions from M60 Junction 19: Take the A576 (signposted Manchester City Centre) for approximately 1 mile until reaching A6044 junction. At the traffic lights turn right onto A6044 Sheepfoot Lane (signposted Swinton).

Continue on the A6044 for 2 miles.

Prestwich Golf club is approximately 1/2 mile past the A56 junction.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Function Room, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 65 • 4799 • 4603 H ole Par

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257 323 328 162 423 179 257 203 369

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Prestwich

Directions from Manchester: Leave the city centre on the A56 sign posted for Bury. Continue on the A56 for approximately 3.5 miles until you reach a sign for the A6044. Turn Left following the signs for Swinton. Prestwich Golf Club is approximately 1/2 mile on the left.

Prestwich Golf Club is the closest golf course to Manchester City Centre and is easily accessible from anywhere in the North West of England being close to the M60 Manchester orbital motorway.

Formerly instituted in March 1908 there has been substantial developments of the course over the years and although comparatively short by modern standards this beautiful parkland course with no two holes the same, offers natural hazards and undulation providing a challenge to golfers of all levels. With a rich history and bright future, this hidden gem of a course prides itself on its reputation

for the friendliness to visitors & societies both on the course and in the clubhouse.

PGA Professional Mark Pearson who offers both advice and banter in equal measure frequently escorts visitors to the first tee. Every effort is made to make your visit as interesting and enjoyable as possible. You wont be disappointed.

Signature Hole: 11. ‘Paradise, Par 4 338 yards.

The Fairway which rises and falls whilst turning slightly to the left with an approach to the green which is protected by a very tight opening through the trees. “Out of Bounds” along the left of the fairway coupled with a lateral water hazard.

Play a round of golf and enjoy a hearty lunch for £20 Discounts available for booking online. Visit www.prestwichgolf.co.uk or call: 0161 773 1404

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Sale Golf Club Sale lodge, Golf Road, Sale Cheshire M33 2XU Telephone: 0161 973 1638 mail@salegolfclub.com www.salegolfclub.com

06. How to Find

Sale

Exit M60 at Jct 6 and head for Sale, Old Hall Rd (A6144). After 0.3 mile turn left into Wythenshawe Rd (B5397). After 0.2 mile the road bends to the right. Turn left on this bend into New Hall Close and after 75 yds straight on at mini roundabout, onto Fairy Lane. Cross over the Motorway and next left at the roundabout onto Golf Rd. After 0.2 mile the clubhouse entrance is on the right.

Sale Golf Club, founded in 1913, is a well established parkland course with a standard scratch of 70. The lodge of Sale Old Hall circa 1830, is steeped in tradition and has a wellearned reputation for good food and hospitality.

a gently undulating parkland course that presents an enjoyable challenge to both high and low handicap golfers. Providing ‘year round’ play, the course is maintained to the highest standards using the latest equipment.

Famous for our ‘Open Champion’, Richard Burton, who was the last ‘Club Professional’ to win the Open Championship, we have been home to many great golfers including Joanne Morley, currently on the Ladies professional circuit.

Signature Hole: 4th, Par 4. “Bridle Path”. With the tee only a few feet from the river Mersey and the green right next to the bridle path, this hole demands accuracy, judgement and great nerve. A drive left of centre will leave a pitch to one of the smaller well bunkered greens on the course. A tough shot especially when the ground is firm in summer time.

Set in an idyllic rural location next to Trafford Water Sports Centre, Sale Golf Club offers

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Practice Areas, Buggies, Trolleys, Custom fitting, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6301 • 5944 • 5488 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4

486 423 186 297 431 327 318 292 381

4 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4

392 144 380 362 160 355 538 112 360

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Withington Golf Club 243 Palatine Road, West Didsbury Manchester M20 2UE Telephone: 0161 445 9544 secretary@withingtongolfclub.co.uk www.withingtongolfclub.co.uk Pro Shop: 0161 445 4861 stevemarrgolf@btinternet.com

Withington

07. How to Find Next to the M60 and M56, on the B5167 (Palatine Road) from Northenden to Manchester

Facilities Buggies, Trolleys, Putting green, Pro shop, Golf lessons, Bar and catering

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6388 • 6072 • 5692 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

130 387 396 162 492 290 333 176 460

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

147 316 314 343 446 302 550 411 417

3 4 4 3 5 4 4 3 5

3 4 4 4 4 4 5 4 4

A splendid parkland course located along the winding and very picturesque River Mersey, just 5 miles from the City centre with easy access from the motorway system and Manchester International Airport. A par 71 at 6,388 yards in length it offers a challenge to the most discerning player and at the same time is a pleasure for the higher handicapper. The lush tree lined fairways and manicured greens have been described as the best in the Greater Manchester area.

Withington Golf Club is a perfect venue for Society and Company Days or even a day away from your own club with your usual Four-

Open Events 2012

Summer Golf Package

Gents Open - Sunday 27th May 2012 4-Ball Better Ball Stableford

Soup & Sandwich Lunch 18 holes of Golf 3 Course Evening Meal £40.00 Please quote SGP12

Seniors Open - Monday 11th June 2012 4-Ball Better Ball Stableford Seniors Mixed Open - Tuesday 3rd July 2012 Greensome Withington Salver - Sunday 5th August Mixed Open

Ball. Packages can be tailored to suit all your requirements, however large or small. Help and advice is available with regard to the format of your golf competition, your catering and even the services of our PGA Professional.

The first hole is a moderately short but tricky par 3 of 156 yards followed by two longish par 4s. The par 5 fifth is considered one of the finest golf holes in the North West which requires a combination of skill & accuracy. The daunting stroke index 1, 14th is where Withington begins its sting in the tail. The 16th is one of the longest par 5s in Cheshire and the 17th & 18th are two particularly good par 4s to finish.

Young Player Membership 21 – 24 : £256 25 – 27 : £426 28 – 30 : £640 31 – 34 : £682 2 for 1 New Lady Members Junior Girls join free

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Greater Manchester Directory

Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Telephone: 0161 330 1537 www.ashtongolfclub.co.uk

Cheadle Golf Club Telephone: 0161 428 2160 www.cheadlegolfclub.com

Flixton Golf Club Telephone: 0161 748 2116 www.flixtongolfclub.co.uk

Blackley Golf Club Telephone: 0161 643 2980 www.blackleygolfclub.com

Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Golf Club Telephone: 0161 881 3139 www.chorltoncumhardygolfclub.co.uk

Great Lever & Farnworth Golf Club Telephone: 01204 656137 www.greatleverfarnworthgolfclub.co.uk

Bolton Golf Club Telephone: 01204 843067 www.boltongolfclub.co.uk

Crompton & Royton Golf Club Telephone: 0161 624 2154 www.cromptonandroytongolfclub.co.uk

Greenmount Golf Club Telephone: 01204 883712 www.greenmountgolfclub.co.uk

Bolton Old Links Golf Club Telephone: 01204 842307 www.boltonoldlinksgolfclub.co.uk

Davyhulme Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 748 2260 www.davyhulmeparkgolfclub.co.uk

Haigh Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01942 255991 haighhallgolfclub.users.btopenworld.com

Boysnope Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 707 6125 www.boysnopegolfclub.co.uk

Deane Golf Club Telephone: 01204 61944 www.deanegolfclub.co.uk

Hart Common Golf Club Telephone: 01942 818445 www.hartcommongolfclub.co.uk

Brackley Municipal Golf Club Telephone: 0161 790 6076 Website n/a

Denton Golf Club Telephone: 0161 336 3218 www.dentongolfclub.com

Harwood Golf Club Telephone: 01204 522878 www.harwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Breightmet Golf Club Telephone: 01204 527381 www.breightmetgolfclub.co.uk

Didsbury Golf Club Telephone: 0161 998 9278 www.didsburygolfclub.com

Heaton Park Golf Centre Telephone: 0161 654 9899 www.heatonparkgolfclub.co.uk

Brookdale Golf Club Telephone: 0161 681 4534 www.brookdalegolf.co.uk

Dunscar Golf Club Telephone: 01706 643818 www.dunscargolfclub.co.uk

Hindley Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01942 255131 www.hindleyhallgolfclub.co.uk

Bury Golf Club Telephone: 0161 766 4897 www.burygolfclub.com

Ellesmere Golf Club Telephone: 0161 790 2122 www.ellesmeregolfclub.co.uk

Horwich Golf Club Telephone: 01204 696980 Website n/a

Castle Hawk Golf Club Telephone: 01706 640841 www.castlehawk.co.uk

Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club Telephone: 0161 370 1641 www.fairfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Lowes Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 764 1231 www.lowesparkgolfclub.co.uk

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Greater Manchester Directory

Manchester Golf Club Telephone: 0161 643 3202 www.mangc.co.uk

Rochdale Golf Club Telephone: 01706 643818 www.rochdalegolfclub.co.uk

Westhoughton Golf Club Telephone: 01942 811085 www.westhoughtongolfclub.co.uk

Manor Golf Club Telephone: 01204 701027 www.manorgolfclub.co.uk

Saddleworth Golf Club Telephone: 01457 873653 www.saddleworthgolfclub.org.uk

Whitefield Golf Club Telephone: 0161 351 2700 www.whitefieldgolfclub.co.uk

Marland Golf Club Telephone: 01706 649801 www.spgc.org

Sale Golf Club Telephone: 0161 973 3404 www.salegolfclub.com

Whittaker Golf Club Telephone: 01706 378310 www.whittakergolfclub.co.uk

Northenden Golf Club Telephone: 0161 998 4738 www.northendengolfclub.com

Stand Golf Club Telephone: 0161 766 2388 www.standgolfclub.co.uk

Wigan Golf Club Telephone: 01257 421360 www.wigangolfclub.co.uk

North Manchester Golf Club Telephone: 0161 634 9033 www.northmanchestergolfclub.co.uk

Swinton Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 794 1785 www.spgolf.co.uk

William Wroe Golf Club Telephone: 0161 748 8680 www.traffordleisure.co.uk

Oldham Golf Club Telephone: 0161 624 4986 www.oldhamgolfclub.co.uk

Tunshill Golf Club Telephone: 01706 342095 www.tunshillgolfclub.co.uk

Withington Golf Club Telephone: 0161 445 3912 www.withingtongolfclub.co.uk

Pennington Golf Club Telephone: 01942 682852 www.penningtongolfclub.co.uk

Turton Golf Club Telephone: 01204 852235 www.turtongolfclub.com

Worsley Golf Club Telephone: 0161 789 4202 www.worsleygolfclub.co.uk

Pike Fold Golf Club Telephone: 0161 766 3561 www.pikefold.co.uk

Valynette Golf Club Telephone: 01257 480485 Website n/a

Worsley (Marriott) Park Golf Club Telephone: 0161 975 2000 www.marriott.co.uk

Prestwich Golf Club Telephone: 0161 773 2544 www.prestwichgolf.co.uk

Walmersley Golf Club Telephone: 0161 764 1429 www.walmersleygolfclub.co.uk

Regent Park (Bolton) Golf Club Telephone: 01204 844170 www.regentparkgolfclub.co.uk

Werneth Golf Club Telephone: 0161 624 1190 www.wernethgolfclub.co.uk

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Lancashire Introduction

Lancashire With two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty full of dramatic scenery and quiet lanes, the summer months provide the perfect opportunity to explore Lancashire’s undiscovered countryside.

restaurants and inns with brilliant beer gardens. From Morecambe Bay potted shrimps to Bowland beef, Lancashire’s skilled chefs know how to make the most of the abundant store cupboard on their doorstep.

This Royal Duchy is full of ancient castles and picturesque stone-built villages.

It’s also home to some of the country’s favourite seaside resorts, including Blackpool - Europe’s biggest and brightest, and the perfect destination for families.

Make sure you work up an appetite too, as Lancashire is packed with award winning

Just six miles from the bright lights of Blackpool, Lytham and St Annes-on-Sea, Fylde, are worlds apart in both character and atmosphere.

The dual seaside towns are nestled along a picturesque stretch of coastline lined with well tended lawns, a boating lake and pretty parks. The rolling sand dunes of St Annes-onSea and the Ribble Estuary adjacent to Lytham

make a safe haven for more than 250,000 migrating birds that flock here in winter.

Some of the world’s most famous golf tournaments take place at Lancashire’s celebrated Links Courses, which stretch along the renowned Lancashire Golf Coast.

Luckily for any golf enthusiasts out there, many of the best courses are also open to the public, so you can test your ability with the challenges that links courses are famous for – tricky winds, sand dunes, small, deep bunkers, uneven fairways and thick rough.

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Lancashire Introduction

M-6

Area Map 11 Morecambe Lancaster 05 07

Fleetwood

Poulton-Le-Fylde

Colne

03 Nelson

02 M-55

Blackpool 13

Burnley 10

01

04 09

Preston

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Blackburn 12

Lytham

M-65 Leyland

Eccleston

Chorley

06 M-61 M-6 Skelmersdale

01. Royal Lytham & St. Annes 02. Blackpool North Shore 03. Clitheroe 04. Fairhaven 05. Heysham 06. Hurlston Hall 07. Lancaster

08. Lytham Golf Centre 09. Lytham Green Drive 10. Lytham St Annes Mini Links 11. Morecambe 12. Pleasington 13. Stanley Park

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Open Championship Course Royal Lytham & St. Annes

Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club Venue for The Open Championship in 2012 and the Walker Cup in 2015, Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club sits between the two seaside resorts of Lytham St Annes and Blackpool, and is one of the most unique venues to host the British Open. A truly magnificent course situated in the heart of a stunning Victorian estate, and one which locals are extremely proud of.

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Open Championship Course Photographs by Alan C. Birch

The layout of Royal Lytham & St Annes has remained faithful to the original created by the clubs first professional, George Lowe, over a century ago. The only significant changes were made in 1919 when the club asked Harry Colt, the pre-eminent course designer of the time to make recommendations for improvement.

Over the next four years he repositioned some of the greens and tees added numerous bunkers and lengthened the course. It is not a conventionally beautiful golf course, surrounded as it is by suburban housing and flanked by a railway line, but it has a charm all of its own. It is a Links course that is a long way from the sea yet close enough for the sea breeze to have an effect on one’s game and was aptly described by Bernard Darwin, the leading golf writer of the thirties, as ‘a beast of a course, but a just beast’. He went on to say that ‘no one could fail to be impressed by its difficulties, which sets a golfer just about as ruthless as an examination as any course of my acquaintance’.

Ryder Cup Captain Mark James wrote “ And Lytham was set up magnificently in 2001 (for the Open Championship), perfect for the world’s premier golfing event. I do not think they could have prepared that course better. It was a perfect combination of width of fairways, length of rough and pace and quality of greens. It should be used as a model for future Opens. Everyone who knows

Royal Lytham & St. Annes

Lytham knew that it would be the one course where Tiger Woods would not have a big advantage because of the distance he hits, as there are relatively few holes where you can carry the trouble. Tiger could not tame it”.

It is renowned as a course on which it is hard to scramble a good score, after all, there are 200 bunkers peppering the fairways and

surrounding the greens. It may not be the longest of courses but it is one where careful thought and accurate shots are required.

As Darwin wrote, ‘hit your ball to the right place and the way to the hole is open to you, but hit your ball to the wrong place and every kind of punishment, whether immediate or ultimate, will ensue’.

Contact Details Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club Links Gate, Lytham St Annes, FY8 3LQ Telephone: 01253 724206 bookings@royallytham.org www.royallytham.org 01. How to Find From the M55 direction of Airport Progress Way to Squires Gate Land (A5230) At 3rd set of Traffic Lights turn left for Lytham St Annes you are now on the A584 proceed past Pontins Holiday Centre, at the 3rd set of traffic lights (St Thomas Road) turn left over railway bridge, Royal Lytham situated on your right at next junction.

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Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Ltd Devonshire Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 ORD

Blackpool North Shore

Telephone: 01253 352054 office@bnsgc.com www.blackpoolnorthshoregolfclub.com www.facebook.com/BNSGC www.twitter.com/BNSGC1904 02. How to Find From Blackpool: Make your way on to the Promenade and head North.

Go past the Tower and North Pier - two miles down there is a roundabout (the only one on the promenadae) continue along the Queens Promenade heading north and take the 7th right into Shaftesbury Avenue (Castle Casino on the corner). Go to the top of this road (about ½ mile) crossing all junctions, and turn left at the T junction into Devonshire Road. BNSGC is the first on the left BEFORE you go down the hill.

Just 500 yards from the North Promenade, this links course is relatively flat compared to most as it uses natures elements to make the rolling fairways and large greens testing to all handicappers. It has been used as an Open Championship qualifying course on more than one occasion and is a real gem of the north. The renowned H S Colt designed the course in 1920 with very few changes being made since to this entertaining track.

course when The Open has been held at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Currently it is the venue for the Lancashire PGA Championship.

Since 1920 the course has hosted the Great Britain match with the Rest of the World in 1963, the PGA Penfold Tournament in 1967 and a number of occasions has been a qualifying

The green at the closing hole, just over 400 yards, is approached through a narrow neck of fairway and has bunkers to protect it on each side.

THE PREMIER BLACKPOOL COURSE HOME OF “THE JAMES BREARLEY LANCASHIRE PGA OPEN” acknowledged BY THE PROS WHO PLAYED LAST YEAR AS “THE BEST GREENS IN LANCASHIRE”

Signature Holes The three par-five holes are all in excess of 500 yards, with the 10th green being closely guarded by a pond. There are many testing par-4s which use the undulations to good effect and the par-3s all play long off the back tees.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Pro shop, Golf Teaching Academy, Sky Sports, WIFI, Function Room, Practice Ground, Buggy Storage Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6431 • 5878 • 5657 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 3

436 400 524 367 429 385 175 303 196

5 4 3 4 4 5 4 3 4

2012 Open WEEK AT Blackpool North Shore 28th July - De Frece Trophy 29th July - Reginald Dixon Mixed Greensomes 31st July - Ladies Summer Open 1st August - Morrell Senior Open 4th August - North Shore Trophy 5th August - Gents Open Fourball OTHER OPENS 23rd May - Open Seniors Fourball Betterball 10th June - Ladies’ individual stableford competition 26th August - Open Family Greensomes 9th September - Haslam Trophy (Men’s Individual Stableford) Handicap 9-24

533 435 178 296 341 537 309 172 415

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Clitheroe Golf Club Whalley Road, Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 1PP Telephone: 01200 422292 Pro Shop: 01200 424242 secretary@clitheroegolfclub.com www.clitheroegolfclub.com 03. How to Find

Clitheroe

From Preston Clitheroe Golf Club is situated just off the A59 1mile to the west of Clitheroe. When proceeding from Preston take the first exit to Clitheroe by turning left at the roundabout.

Take the first road on the left and the Club will be seen on your right.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Function/ Conference Room, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop Clitheroe Golf Club was formed in November 1891 and moved to its present site when ninety six acres of land were purchased for £5,000 at Barrow Gardens in 1932. The generosity of the Southworth family made possible the erection of a fine clubhouse building, as well as the establishment of a full 18 hole course rather than the 9 holes originally planned.

The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Course 2010-2014 Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6504 • 6337 • 6124 • 5585 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4

448 352 432 286 134 337 421 161 365

4 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 5

Clitheroe is a beautiful 18 hole parkland golf course located in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

The Club hosted the Regional Open Qualifying for the first time in 2010 and will continue to do so until 2014. Designed by the legendary Scottish designer, James Braid, the course

360 384 433 506 176 373 310 140 506

has been on its present site since 1932. The course is a challenge to all levels of golfer with a premium on straight driving without being too demanding physically. The views from the course are quite spectacular, with Longridge Fells and Waddington providing the backdrop to Stonyhurst College and Mitton Church.

To the east is Pendle Hill, scene of many witch trials so legend states. Clitheroe is a course of considerable prestige and regarded as one of the top 10 courses in Lancashire. The County Championship has been hosted three times in the last 29 years and twice in the last 8 years.

At national level, the Club has hosted the EGU County Champions Tournament and most recently the Schools Team Championship.

Societies: Clitheroe Golf Club welcomes visitors either as Golf Club away days, company days or organised parties. The Club caters for visiting parties Monday to Friday (subject to availability) and can accommodate from small groups to large corporate golf days throughout the year.

Contact the Secretary who can provide details of packages available to meet your needs.

Winter Packages November to February £20-00 per head Ring: 01200 422292 Email: secretary@clitheroegolfclub.com

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Fairhaven Golf Club Oakwood Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JU Telephone: 01253 736 741 info@fairhavengolfclub.co.uk www.fairhavengolfclub.co.uk

04. How to Find

Fairhaven

From the M6, exit junction 32 to M55/ Blackpool. Leave M55 at junction 4, take the A583 exit. At roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A583/Preston New Rd, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Lytham Saint Annes Way. At 2nd roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto School Road. Turn left at B5261 onto Common Edge Road at lights. At next traffic lights turn right at B5261 onto Blackpool Rd. Turn left, immediately after zebra crossing, at Forest Drive.

Turn 1st left at Oakwood Ave. Turn 1st right into Fairhaven Golf Club.

Recognised by the hierarchy of golf as one of the best courses in Northern England, Fairhaven has much to offer visiting golfers, whatever their handicap. Fairhaven is not only a beautiful place to play golf but fully lives up to its designation as a ‘Championship’ course originally designed by James Braid. Professional golf at Fairhaven started back in 1934 when the course played host to the ‘Penfold’ Tournament.

The course is an unusual blend of links and parkland which is relatively flat. This makes it not too strenuous to walk around and allows complete vision of each hole from tee to green.

It is consistently maintained and presented to

the highest standard, presenting a fair challenge to golfers of all abilities, featuring the ‘risk & reward’ elements of negotiating the 118 deep revetted bunkers for which Fairhaven is famous.

1st, Par 5. Listed and described in ‘Golf World’ as one of the top ten opening holes in Great Britain & Ireland. In many ways this past Open Championship final qualifying course’s opener is the perfect par 5. 18th, Par 5. A classic finishing hole, it can reward the brave and punish the nervous. For long hitters a good line is over the right edge of the left-hand bunkers.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Driving Range, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Function/Meeting Rooms

Course Information 18 holes, Par 73 • 7015 (72) • 6787 • 6562 • 6002 (75) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

5 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 4

510 177 500 436 179 366 335 387 351

3 5 4 4 4 5 4 3 5

181 483 349 345 364 485 471 146 497

A great championship course in the heart of Lytham St Annes

‘A Real Hidden Gem’ Peter Allis

Looking for somewhere special for your golf day?

Enjoy the Fairhaven experience on our beautiful championship course.

Parties of all sizes catered for both on and off the course.

www.fairhavengolfclub.co.uk

info@fairhavengolfclub.co.uk

Host to the 2012 R&A World Junior Open

Telephone: 01253 736741

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Heysham Golf Club Trumacar Park, Middleton Road Heysham, LA3 3JH Telephone: 01524 851011 secretary@heyshamgolfclub.co.uk www.heyshamgolfclub.co.uk

05. How to Find

Heysham

From M6: Leave the M6 at junction 34 and take the A683 to Lancaster/ Lonsdale/Morecambe/Heysham.

Turn right at Caton Rd/A683 (signs for Heysham). Continue onto Greyhound Bridge Rd/A589, keep left at the fork.

At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Morecambe Rd/A589.

At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A683. At roundabout, take first exit onto Middleton Road.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, 6 bay driving range, State of the art professional teaching building, Practice putting greens, Chipping & pitching practice greens, Well stocked golf shop, Golf buggies available for hire

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6355 • 6090 • 5637 (73) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 4

434 321 144 503 166 432 381 335 331

4 3 5 3 5 4 3 4 4

Heysham Golf Club is a parkland course situated at the extreme west of the Morecambe/ Heysham boundary close to the coast and covers an area of approx. 130 acres and is within easy reach of the M6 motorway.

Long holes and open fairways characterise our course together with the introduction of a number of water features to complement the extended 6360 yard par 70.

The elevated part of the course has stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland Hills in the North and the Pennines to the East.

Heysham Golf Club has an active membership

with mens, ladies and junior teams in many local and club competitions.

The Art Deco Clubhouse has panoramic views of the course from all the lounges and is host to a licensed bar and games room.

With a floodlit driving range, state of the art training facilities and practice areas, it makes Heysham Golf Club the ideal place to spend time golfing and socialising.

For more information, and to find out about our Open Competitions for 2011, please visit our website at: www.heyshamgolfclub.co.uk

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HEYSHAM GOLF CLUB C E L E B R AT I N G 1 0 0 Y E A R S

Winter Packages

18 Hole Package: Coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf followed by a delicious 2 course meal: Monday-Friday - £30.00 per person (minimum of 8 people).

Saturday £45.00 per person (minimum of 8 people).

2011-2012 (October – March)

27 Hole Package: Coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 27 holes of golf with soup and sandwich lunch, followed by a delicious 2 course meal: Monday-Friday - £40.00 per person (minimum of 8 people).

Subject to course conditions

Telephone: 01524 851011. Email: secretary@heyshamgolfclub.co.uk. Website: www.heyshamgolfclub.co.uk

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Hurlston Hall Golf & Country Club Hurlston Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 8HB Telephone: 01704 840 400 info@hurlstonhall.co.uk www.hurlstonhall.co.uk

06. How to Find

Hurlston Hall

From M6, exit at junction 26 onto M58 Skelmersdale/Liverpool. Exit junction 3 to St Helens/Southport. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A570/ Rainford Road heading to Southport/ Ormskirk. Turn left at A577/Park Road. Turn left at A577/Church Street. Continue onto A570/Southport Road, turn right at Hurlston Lane.

Classical golfing values underpin the philosophy of Hurlston Hall designer Donald Steel. His desire to blend his courses imperceptibly into the surrounding landscape is never more evident than here. The emphasis of this 18 hole, 135 acre, par 72 course is enjoyment. The strategic use of natural elevation, well placed traps and the finely sculptured contours of the greens present an inspiring challenge.

There is always the opportunity to card a personal best, however the slightest hint of a hook or slice could result in a battle for respectability. The beautifully manicured practice putting area and a driving range fully

equipped with Power Tee© capability provide the perfect pre-match limber up. To satisfy your undoubted appetite the clubhouse provides a diverse range of dining options with which to round out the perfect day of golf.

10th, Par 4. An extremely difficult par 4 with a pond down the right hand side of the fairway and then a pond in the middle of the fairway which you have to carry for your second shot.

The green has two tiers with a huge bunker on the right hand side. One to remember! 15th, Par 4. From the tee the views are rather special.

Down the gentle slope this fairway goes right and then left into the largest green on the course.

Facilities Spa, Leisure Club, Bar, Restaurant, Spike Bar, Bistro, Floodlit Driving Range, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6561 • 6328 • 5882 (75) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 4 4 4 5 3 5 4

403 156 331 362 399 454 137 483 385

4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 5

408 523 181 358 343 407 156 359 483

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Coffee and Bacon Baps 18 Holes of Golf 2 Course Meal

Coffee and Bacon Baps 18 Holes of Golf 2 Course Meal

Weekday £43.50 · Weekend £48.50

Weekday £50.00 · Weekend £54.00

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Coffee and Bacon Baps 18 Holes of Golf 2 Course Meal

Coffee and Bacon Baps 9 Holes of Golf · Soup and Sandwiches, 18 Holes of Golf · 3 Course Dinner

Weekday £46.00 · Weekend £52.00

For further information telephone: 01704 840400 Email:info@hurlstonhall.co.uk. – www.hurlstonhall.co.uk

Weekday £54.00 · Weekend £59.00

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Lancaster Golf Club Ashton Hall, Ashton-with-Stodday Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 0AJ Telephone: 01524 751247 enquiries@lancastergc.co.uk www.lancastergc.co.uk

07. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Dormy House(sleeps 18), Snooker Room, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6512 • 6269 • 5791 H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4 415

10

4

390

2

5

486

11

5

476

3

4 422

12

4

385

4

3

156

13

3

141

5

4 352

14

5

496

6

3

166

15

4

391

7

4 347

16

4

296

8

4 385

17

4

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From M6, junction 33.

At Junction 33, exit toward Lancaster(South) / A6.

Proceed through traffic lights at Galgate and continue on A6 past Lancaster University.

At Traffic lights (Boot & Shoe public house & Booths supermarket) turn left along Ashford Road.

At next roundabout turn left onto Ashton Road (A588).

Continue along Ashton Road, Lancaster Golf Club is 1 mile on the right.

Designed by James Braid, the renowned golf course architect, Lancaster Golf Club has built a reputation of being one of the finest courses in the north west of England.

Stunning views of the Lakeland hills, Trough of Bowland and the Lune estuary add to the enjoyment of the “Lancaster experience.”

With two loops of 9 holes and a par of 71 Lancaster is a fair test of golf for both the accomplished & intermediate golfer. Lancaster has recently hosted the Lancashire County Championship and is a popular venue for the annual Pro-Am held in June. Enjoy the impressive grade 1 listed clubhouse that dates

back to the 14th century and hosts a Dormy house that caters for up to 18 guests, all in ensuite rooms. Residential golf packages, weddings and functions can be booked at the golf club.

The Caterers, Bowland Village Inns, provide 1st class cuisine using fresh local produce.

Hole 18, Par 3, ‘Ashton Home’, 178 yards Much admired in Braid’s day when it was 25 yards shorter. However the problem remains the same. How best from a high tee, to carry a ravine of rough, water and sand, to the green below which lies under the Clubhouse windows.

It’s not surprising that this gem merits inclusion in any anthology of the best holes in Britain.

Five minutes from the city centre... ...a million miles from the office.

18 & 27 hole golf packages for societies.

Residential Dormy Packages.

Membership available for the 2012 season.

TEL: 01524 751247

Lancaster Golf Club

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The Lytham Golf Centre Lytham Road, Warton, Lytham Lancashire, PR4 1TE

Lytham Golf Centre

Telephone: 01772 631520 drgolf@btconnect.com www.lythamgolfcentre.co.uk Twitter: @lythamgolf Find us on Facebook

08. How to Find Heading out from Preston on the main Lytham Road 3 miles before the famous Royal Lytham & St Anne’s golf links, you will find The Lytham Golf Centre.

Facilities

Heading out from Preston on the main Lytham Road 3 miles before the famous Royal Lytham & St Anne’s golf links, you will find The Lytham Golf Centre is now open late and has all any golfer needs to fine tune their golfing skills. The 24 bay floodlit driving range boasts new mats and balls along with its unique golfers workout system . The range has a reception area where you can meet and enjoy hot and cold drinks before and after your visit to the range.

The short game and par 3 practice areas opened in May 2011. With 7 wedge flags to aim at for lob, gap and full wedge play, 2 chip n run greens an 18 hole putting facility (all cut

from Lytham links grass) you can spend hours refining this important part of your game.

The Par 3 course features three short par 3 holes with different play required for each. The holes play in a loop so golfer can actually play nine challenging golf holes in less than 45 minutes.

The centre has also developed a golf school and junior academy. Lessons are available 7 days of the week from PGA trained staff. Options include full ½ hour tuition or a 20 minute refresher lesson on wedge, iron or driver play. The junior golf academy is open to ages 8 – 12 with full swing advice and competition play included.

24 bay floodlit driving range, 2000sq ft golf store, Golf school, Junior golf academy, Reception area, Hot & cold drinks

Course Information Par 3 course 8 short game practice greens Outdoor and indoor putting areas

Opening Times Monday 8.30-8.00 Tuesday 8.30-8.00 Wednesday 8.30-8.00 Thursday 8.30-8.00 Friday 8.30-8.00 Saturday 8.30-6.00 Sunday 8.30-5.00

The Lytham Golf store is a 2,000 sq ft retail outlet stocking all golf’s leading brands. Expert advice, try before you buy and an internet price promise guarantees you will be sure to buy the right equipment for your needs.

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Lytham Green Drive Golf Club Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4LE

Lytham Green Drive

Telephone: 01253 737390 secretary@lythamgreendrive.co.uk www.lythamgreendrive.co.uk

09. How to Find Exit the M55 motorway at junction 4, signposted North Shore and A583.

Keep left and move into the inside lane. Go straight over the roundabout (pass a B & Q store on the right), at the first set of traffic lights turn right, then immediately left down Peel Road.

Continue until you reach a T-junction, turn right onto Ballam Road, and the club is 1½ miles on the left.

Laid out by 1902 Open Champion, Alex Herd, and re-designed by James Steer in the 1940’s, at first sight Lytham Green Drive is a pleasant tree-lined course, which although within a mile of the Irish Sea still retains parkland characteristics.

Facilities Driving range, Putting green, Golf Lessons, Buggies, Clubhouse, Restaurant

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6305 • 6159 (69) • 5750 (74) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

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The greens are small by modern standards, and very well bunkered. This parkland course also has links-like undulating fairways that can fool the eye when it comes to judging distance.

Despite its modest length, the course demands a wide variety of golf shots and will make you use just about every club in your bag, with its assortment of different challenges and

approaches to most greens. This formidable little test was officially recognised when it was used as a Final Qualifying course for the 1974, 1979 and 1988 Open Championships held at nearby Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club.

The first hole could start the round off on the wrong foot. This 398-yard gentle dog-leg has an out of bounds on the right, trees to the left and a well-bunkered green with a pond at the rear.

Two well-placed bunkers on the right of the fairway will catch any crooked drives.

The 13th hole is named “Harold’s Beck” after the club’s famous professional and renowed club maker Harold Beck.

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Coming in February Karl Morris Mind Factor Course Please phone Pro Shop for details and tickets State of art Indoor coaching studio now open Please contact Simon and his team at Lytham Green Drive Golf Club: 01253 737379 or email simonw36@gmail.com

Only 800 metres from:

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Lytham St Annes Mini Links

Lytham St Annes Mini Links Complex South Promenade, St Annes on Sea Lancashire, FY8 1LH Office: +44(0)1772 895289 Course Mobile: +44(0)7964 277757 GreatShot@atgolf.co.uk www.LythamStAnnesMiniLinks.com 10. How to Find From Blackpool: Head south along South Promenade 200 yards past St Annes Pier on the right. The course is situated opposite the Grand Hotel.

From Lytham: Travel North along Clifton Drive onto Inner Promenade past Fairhaven Lake. The course is 500 metres on the left.

Lytham St Annes Mini Links Complex consists of a challenging 18 hole par 3 Mini Links golf course, a fabulous 18 hole Putting Green and an entertaining 9 hole Crazy Golf.

on clothing, age or ability; whether you are popping down to tweak your short game or you are ready to hit your first ever golf shot, we look forward to welcoming you to the Mini Links.

It is situated on South Promenade opposite The Grand Hotel only 800 metres west of the world famous Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course, the venue for The OPEN Championship 2012.

We are currently running several exciting national and regional golf programmes as part of OPEN Golf Fever 2012 in the build up to the Open Championship next summer.

The rolling fairways of the Mini Links course overlook the Irish Sea with views across the Ribble Estuary towards Royal Birkdale Golf Club.

No Handicap Necessary, Beginners Welcome!

New Opening Times: 8am – Dusk every day FREE golf equipment hire NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

An 18 hole golf course with no restrictions

From The OPEN Championship: Exit Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club at the Clubhouse. Keeping St Thomas’ School on your left, travel straight over the railway bridge on St Thomas’ Road, through the traffic lights onto the very short Links Road. The Mini Links Golf Course is straight in front of you.

Facilities 18 holes Mini Links; 18 holes Grass Putting; 9 holes Crazy Golf.

Tea, Coffee, soft drinks & snacks available.

FREE golf equipment hire, junior clubs available; lessons available.

Course Information 18 holes Par 3 Course, Par 54 No Handicap Necessary, Beginners Welcome!

New Opening Times: 8am – Dusk every day FREE golf equipment hire NOW OPEN ALL YEAR!

www.LythamStAnnes MiniLinks .com FREE EQUIPMENT HIRE

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Morecambe Golf Club Limited The Clubhouse, Bare Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6AJ Telephone: 01524 412841 secretary@morecambegolfclub.com www.morecambegolfclub.com

11. How to Find

Morecambe Golf Club is a private members club situated on the north-west tip of the Lancashire coast. The course is just over a mile from the centre of the popular coastal resort of Morecambe, over-looking magnificent Morecambe Bay and 3 miles from the historic city of Lancaster.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Lounges, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop, Wheelchair access

Course Information 18 holes, Par 67 • 5791 • 5551 • 5391 (72) H ole Par Yards

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MOReCAMBE

From M6: Leave the M6 at junction 34 and head into Lancaster on the A683.

Follow the signs for Morecambe and carry straight on through two large roundabouts. At the 3rd “shrimp” roundabout(Toby Pub) bear right onto Broadway. Keep straight on until you reach the promenade at the Broadway Hotel. Turn right onto promenade for half a mile until you see the clubhouse elevated on your right.

Justifiably recognised as the gateway to the English Lake District, Morecambe offers the ideal stopping off point for visitors to this picturesque corner of the British Isles.

As a golfing destination, Morecambe Golf Club has gained an enviable reputation for both the quality of its clubhouse facilities

and 18 hole golf course offering visiting golfers a wholehearted welcome. Time after time visitors comment that “...they never realised this little gem of a course existed!”

4th, Par 4, 440 yards (competition tee) Morecambe’s signature hole. A testing double “dog-leg” with out-of-bounds all the way down the left. A good drive will carry the corner to give a better line into the green but hit it too well and two sand traps await.

The green is very tight, sandwiched between the out-of-bounds and a steep bank. Four hungry bunkers collect any unfortunate kicks from the right hand banking.

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WINTER PACKAGES

Morecambe Golf Club

1st October 2011 to 30th April 2012 Parties of 8 or more

Fri 27th January 2012

£28.50 for an 18 hole Package, other packages available

Fri 24th February 2012

Winter Seaside Special

Ring 01524 415596 (Pro) for booking

£80 PER 4 BALL. Subject to availability Play Golf on this superb Alister MacKenzie designed course

WINTER OPENS

Ring Secretary on 01524 412841

Fri 23rd March 2012

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Pleasington Golf Club Pleasington, Blackburn Lancashire, BB2 5JF Telephone: 01254 202 177 secretary-manager@pleasington-golf.co.uk www.pleasington-golf.co.uk

12. How to Find

Pleasington

From M65 Junction 3 Follow signs to Blackburn. Turn right at traffic lights. Follow A674 for 1 mile. Take lane on left signposted to Pleasington Priory and Railway Station.

Pleasington Golf Club is located on left hand side, at 400 yards.

Formed in October 1890, Pleasington is without doubt one of the best tests of golf in the NorthWest of England, with a superb layout, being part heathland in character with some heather.

This beautiful and picturesque golf course is within 2 miles of exit 3 of the M65 Motorway in Pleasington, a rural village area on the outskirts of Blackburn, with magnificent country views.

The course is a regular venue for County matches and has hosted numerous prestigious competitions. These include top class amateur events and The Open Regional Qualifying returning annually again to Pleasington for 6 years from 2004. Pleasington can cater for

2012 Open Competitions For full listings, see our website or the opens section of this golf guide

the small, medium or large visiting party. Set in 140 acres of rolling wooded countryside and with many holes in individual valleys, this most picturesque of courses offers a tough challenge of golf, even to the best golfers.

Signature Holes: Hole 6, Par 4. “Priory”. This fine golfing hole is full of interest and character. One drives over rough ground to a sloping fairway. The green is guarded by deep bunkers in front and on both sides, whilst the ground slopes away behind. The approach shot must be well pitched up with plenty of stop. It is a difficult shot and one prone to disappointment.

Contact the professional on 01254 201630 or the office on 01254 202177 www.pleasington-golf.co.uk

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Practice Ground, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6562 • 6402 • 6177 • 5807 (74) H ole Par Yards

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Winter Green Fees Pleasington Hotpot £33 (incl. 18 holes & Hotpot) 18 Holes £28

Come and play Pleasington this winter, our fantastic sand based course ensures year round playability.

Optional mat policy.

Winter rates as advertised.

Super Saver £22 (on-line only, limited tee-times available) For further information on competitions & winter packages, please contact the Secretary’s Office.

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Stanley Park Golf Course North Park Drive, Blackpool Lancs FY3 8LS Telephone: 01253 302613 spbookings@macktrading.net www.mackgolf.co.uk

Stanley Park

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ stanleyparkgolfcourse-blackpool Twitter: www.twitter.com/stanleyparkgolf

13. How to Find From M55 Head onto M55 toward Blackpool/ Fleetwood/Preston (North) At junction 4, take the A583 exit to Blackpool/N’Shore At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Preston New Rd/A583 heading to Blackpool/N’Shore Turn right at S Park Dr/A587

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Golf shop, Hire Equipment, Junior Academy

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6130 • 5781 • 5188 (71) H ole Par

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Stanley Park Golf Course is a picturesque Championship standard golf course situated in the scenic grounds of Stanley Park. The course was opened in 1925 having been designed by the famous golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie who also designed such well known Courses as Royal Melbourne, Cypress Point and Augusta National, home to the US Masters.

The course is an undulating parkland layout with a variety of natural hazards, dykes and grassy swales to negotiate as well as carefully placed bunkers. It is a Course that requires thought as well as skill to be able to walk off the 18th with a good score.

Golf Societies in 2012 Have you booked your Society for this summer?

Packages from £17 per player

Green Fee Special: 4 for 3 or 3 for 2 Cut out this voucher to redeem it in the Golf Shop.

The course has always been run as a municipal facility and the private members club attached to the course provides clubhouse facilities.

Signature Holes Hole 1, Par 4, ‘Saddle Entry’, 416 yards.

The first is often described as the most difficult starting hole on the Fylde. The tee shot is over a grassy pit to a sloping fairway.

The ideal line is up the left edge as everything will run to the right here but beware the OB which runs all the way up the left of this hole. The approach is a long uphill shot to a “Classic MacKenzie” two-tier green protected by bunkers left and right.

“Come and play Stanley Park Golf Course for a highly enjoyable day out.”

When you visit “The Open at Royal & Lytham St.Annes" why not book your tee time at Stanley Park early to avoid disappointment

The experience is more than golf.

Call 01253 302613 or email spbookings@macktrading.net For the best rates book online at www.mackgolf.co.uk

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Accrington & District Golf Club Telephone: 01254 350112 www.accringtongolfclub.com

Clitheroe Golf Club Telephone: 01200 422292 www.clitheroegolfclub.com

Ghyll Golf Club Telephone: 01282 842466 www.ghyllgolfclub.co.uk

Ashton & Lea Golf Club Telephone: 01772 735282 www.ashtonleagolfclub.co.uk

Colne Golf Club Telephone: 01282 863391 www.colnegolfclub.com

Great Harwood Golf Club Telephone: 01254 884391 www.greatharwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Bacup Golf Club Telephone: 01706 873170 www.bacupgolfclub.com

Darwen Golf Club Telephone: 01254 701287 www.darwengolfclub.com

Green Haworth Golf Club Telephone: 01254 237580 www.greenhaworthgolfclub.co.uk

Baxenden & District Golf Club Telephone: 01254 234555 www.baxendengolf.co.uk

Dean Wood Golf Club Telephone: 01695 622219 www.deanwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Herons Reach Golf Club Telephone: 01253 832505 www.devere.co.uk

Beacon Park Golf Club Telephone: 01695 627500 www.beaconparkgolf.com

Duxbury Park Golf Club Telephone: 01257 265380 www.glendale-golf.com

Heysham Golf Club Telephone: 01524 851011 www.heyshamgolfclub.co.uk

Blackburn Golf Club Telephone: 01254 51122 www.blackburngolfclub.com

Fairhaven Golf Club Telephone: 01253 736741 www.farhavengolfclub.co.uk

Hurlston Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01704 840400 www.hurlstonhall.co.uk

Blackpool North Shore Golf Club Telephone: 01253 351017 www.blackpoolnorthshoregolfclub.com

Fishwick Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01772 798300 www.fishwickhallgolfclub.co.uk

Knott End Golf Club Telephone: 01253 811365 www.knottendgolfclub.com

Burnley Golf Club Telephone: 01282 421045 www.burnleygolfclub.org.uk

Fleetwood Golf Club Telephone: 01253 773573 www.fleetwoodgolf.co.uk

Lancaster Golf Club Telephone: 01524 751247 www.lancastergc.co.uk

Charnock Richard Golf Club Telephone: 01257 470707 www.crgcc.co.uk

Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club Telephone: 01995 600100 www.garstanghotelandgolf.com

Lansil Golf Club Telephone: 01524 39269 www.lansilgolfclub.org.uk

Chorley Golf Club Telephone: 01257 480263 www.chorleygolfclub.co.uk

Gathurst Golf Club Telephone: 01257 252861 www.gathurstgolfclub.co.uk

Lobden Golf Club Telephone: 01706 343228 www.lobdengolfclub.co.uk

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Leyland Golf Club Telephone: 01772 436457 www.leylandgolfclub.co.uk

Pleasington Golf Club Telephone: 01254 202177 www.pleasington-golf.co.uk

Stanley Park Golf Course Telephone: 01253 302613 www.mackgolf.co.uk

Longridge Golf Club Telephone: 01772 783291 www.longridgegolfclub.co.uk

Poulton-Le-Fylde Golf Club Telephone: 01253 892444 www.poultonlefyldegolfclub.co.uk

St. Annes Old Links Telephone: 01253 723597 www.stannesoldlinks.com

Lytham Green Drive Golf Club Telephone: 01253 737390 www.lythamgreendrive.co.uk

Preston Golf Club Telephone: 01772 700011 www.prestongolfclub.com

Stonyhurst Park Golf Club Telephone: 01254 826478 www.stonyhurstpark.co.uk

Lytham St Annes Mini Links Complex Telephone: 01772 895289 www.LythamStAnnesMiniLinks.com

Rishton Golf Club Telephone: 01254 884442 www.rishtongolfclub.co.uk

Towneley Golf Club Telephone: 01282 451636 www.towneleygolfclub.co.uk

Marsden Park Golf Club Telephone: 01282 661912 www.marsdenparkgolfclub.co.uk

Rossendale Golf Club Telephone: 01706 831339 www.rossendalegolfclub.net

Whalley Golf Club Telephone: 01254 822236 www.whalleygolfclub.com

Morecambe Golf Club Telephone: 01524 418050 www.morecambegolfclub.com

Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club Telephone: 01253 724206 www.royallytham.org

Wilpshire Golf Club Telephone: 01254 248260 www.wilpshiregolfclub.co.uk

Mytton Fold Golf Club Telephone: 01254 240662 www.myttonfold.co.uk

Shaw Hill Hotel G & C C Telephone: 01257 269221 www.shaw-hill.co.uk

Nelson Golf Club Telephone: 01282 611834 www.nelsongolfclub.com

Silverdale (Carnforth) Golf Club Telephone: 01524 701300 www.silverdalegolfclub.co.uk

Ormskirk Golf Club Telephone: 01695 572112 www.ormskirkgolfclub.com

Staininglodge Golf Course Telephone: 01253 891336 www.staininglodge.co.uk

Penwortham Golf Club Telephone: 01772 744630 www.penworthamgc.co.uk

Standish Court Golf Club Telephone: 01257 425777 www.standishgolf.co.uk

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Merseyside Introduction

Merseyside Merseyside comprises of the boroughs of Liverpool, Knowsley, Wirral, Sefton and St Helens, and as the name suggests straddles the River Mersey. The county has been the birthplace of many famous names throughout its history, with Liverpool’s bustling port at its heart Merseyside was always a cosmopolitan place for both artist and artisan.

From TV legends Cilla Black and Tom Baker, to sporting heroes like Wayne Rooney and Stephen Gerrard, the area has long been a cultural hotbed and no-one typifies this more than its biggest export: The Beatles. To this day a source for much of the area’s tourism,

The Beatles went from humble beginnings at The Cavern Club to global acclaim in the 60’s and many favourite spots for tourists today owe their fame to The Fab Four: the original Cavern was demolished in the 70’s but an exact replica was built in 1984 even using some of the bricks from its predecessor and this houses The Beatles museum; Strawberry Fields cemetery also lies within the city.

Historically Merseyside has grown from a rural community to a bustling urban sprawl, and much of this growth is down to the county’s docks. The city of Liverpool, Birkenhead and Bootle docks were all

massively enriched by the slave-trade in the 18th century and by ship-building until more recent times, as well as being the first step on the road to America in the 19th and early 20th centuries: the ill-fated Titanic was constructed in Liverpool’s ship-yards.

With Liverpool’s Capital of Culture status the area has seen large investment recently, which can only add to its draw for tourists; although a county that can boast the biggest band in history, two of the nation’s biggest football clubs, the world’s largest Anglican cathedral, Tate Liverpool and Wayne Rooney probably needs little help.

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Open Championship Course Royal Birkdale

Royal Birkdale Golf Club Royal Birkdale, one of Britain’s finest golf clubs has been voted the No 1 course in England and is among the best in the World. Having previously hosted two Ryder Cups, the Walker and Curtis Cups, the Women’s British Open and on nine occasions the Open Championship, they will be hosting the RICOH Women’s British Open again in 2010.

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Open Championship Course Photographs by Alan C. Birch

Royal Birkdale

The stunning coastal resort of Southport is host to the finest links courses in England. This is the home of Royal Birkdale, for many golfers, quite simply, the best of all the great golf courses to have staged The Open Championship. Among the many great courses along the Northwest coast, Royal Birkdale stands out as a perfect example of links golf. It is currently voted by Golf Monthly as the best course in England and the 4th best course in the British Isle and in a survey commissioned by Planet Golf for Golfing Digest it was listed as the 18th best courses outside of the United States.

The growing stature of the club was acknowledged in 1951 when the King gave his permission for the club to be known as The Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The course has been the stage for many great golf championships including the Amateur Championship, the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, the Ryder Cup and the Women’s British Open. On nine occasions the greatest championship, The Open, has been played here, the most recent in 2008. In 2005, the club was the venue for both the Amateur Championship and the Women’s British Open which Royal Birkdale will host again in 2010.

The Club was formed in 1889, starting life as a nine hole course. In 1897 the decision was taken to move to Birkdale Hills where an 18 hole course was constructed. The course underwent considerable changes in the mid 1930’s when the current Clubhouse was built. There was further restructuring in the 1960’s and in the early 1990’s all of the greens were reconstructed and redesigned.

In preparation for the Open Championship in 2008 and as a part of the Club’s on going improvement there have been some significant alterations carried out from 2005 to 2007 which have enabled the Club to retain its position as one of the finest links courses.

The Championship Course now measures 7.180 yards. Visitors generally play the yellow tees which at 6.381 yards is a test in itself even for the most accomplished golfer. The wind, whistling down the fairways when it comes from the sea, adds to the challenge.

Each hole runs through a landscape of high dunes, the fairways are flat and fair and from the tee there is generally a clear view of the task ahead. Each hole is memorable, from The Open Championship tee the 13th measure 498 yards, one of the longest par 4s in championship golf.

Even in the early days, the Birkdale Club was forward-thinking, with the members voting in favour of allowing ladies to use the links from 1889. Indeed, one of the first tournaments held was the 1909 Ladies’ British Open Match play Championship.

Visitors to the course can walk in the footsteps of many of golf’s legends, among them Open Winners, Peter Thomson, a double winner at Royal Birkdale, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller and Tom Watson. On the 16th hole, a plaque commemorates Arnold Palmer’s great shot in appalling weather conditions, on the way to his Open win 1961.

The clubhouse was designed to resemble an Ocean Liner cruising through the sand hills of Birkdale. It too has undergone significant changes over the years but it has retained its distinctive art-deco style. The balconies and handrails have been replaced with enormous bay window in providing spectacular views of the 18th green and it is the only place to be on the last afternoon of The Open.

Contact Details Royal Birkdale Golf Club Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LX Telephone: 01704 568857 secretary@royalbirkdale.com www.royalbirkdale.com 01. How to Find The club is one and half miles south of Southport town centre on the A565 - Waterloo Road between Southport and Ainsdale.Drivers approaching from the North should use the M6, exit at Junction 29, Leyland, to the A582, A59 and A565. Drivers from the South, via the M6, M62, M57 and A5147. Traffic from Central Lancashire should use the M58, exit at Junction 3, Rainford, to the A570. Traffic from Wales and the Wirral should use the M53, Queensway Tunnel to the A565.

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Open Championship Course Royal Liverpool

Royal Liverpool Golf Club The Hoylake links can be, by turns, beautiful, uplifting, awe inspiring and, on occasion, soul-destroying. They were created to be a demanding test of golf and remain so, and they lie at the very heart of the history and development of golf in Great Britain.

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Open Championship Course Photographs by Alan C. Birch

Built in 1869, on what was then the racecourse of the Liverpool Hunt Club, Hoylake is the oldest of all the English seaside courses with the exception of Westward Ho! in Devon, which was established just a few years earlier. Robert Chambers and George Morris were commissioned to lay out the original Hoylake course, which was extended to 18 holes in 1871. This was also the year in which the Club was granted its Royal designation thanks to the patronage of His Royal Highness The Duke of Connaught.

For the first seven years of its life the land still performed its original function, doubling as a golf course and a horse racing track - indeed, echoes of this heritage can be found today in the names of the first and eighteenth holes, Course and Stand, while the original saddling bell still hangs in the club house. Once the horses had been dispatched to pastures new Hoylake began to take its place in the history of golf in general and of the amateur game in particular.

In 1885 the links hosted the first Amateur Championship; in 1902 the first international match between England and Scotland, later to become the Home Internationals; and, in 1921, the first international match between Great Britain and the United States of America, which we now know as The Walker Cup. In fact, it is Royal Liverpool Golf Club’s contribution to the amateur game that has set it apart from all other clubs in England.

Although, at the end of the nineteenth century, it was the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews that took on the role of the governing body in golf as the game developed, it was at Hoylake that the rules of amateur status were laid down. Ironically it was John Ball, who was to become the Club’s greatest player, who almost fell foul of them.

In 1878, when he was just sixteen years old, Ball had finished tied for 4th place in the Open Championship with Bob Martin of St Andrews.

Although Ball lost the play-off for fourth place the following day there was still a money prize due to him from the purse. The sum involved was only one pound but John Morris advised the young John Ball to put the money in his pocket. It was this incident, recalled seven years later, that came back to haunt

Royal Liverpool

Ball when he wanted to enter the Amateur Championship. Ball had accepted prize money and therefore was technically a “professional”.

The rules were, however, diplomatically but conveniently adjusted to enable Ball to play.

John Ball’s influence on amateur golf, together with that of Harold Hilton who was also a Hoylake player, cannot be over emphasised.

Between them they dominated the amateur game of that era and the pair was also a major influence on the professional game, each of them winning the Open Championship as amateurs. John Ball won the Amateur Championship eight times between l888 and l9l2 and was runner-up twice. He won the Open Championship in l890, the first Englishman and the first amateur to do so, and also took the amateur title the same year.

Harold Hilton’s record was just as impressive.

He won the Open twice, in l892 (the first year the Open was played over 72 holes) and again five years later, making him the only amateur apart from John Ball and Bobby Jones to win the title. His victory at Hoylake in 1897 was marked 100 years later by the creation of a new, annual Harold Hilton Medal tournament open to amateur golfers aged 30 or more and handicap 5 or less.

Hilton also won the Amateur Championship four times, was runner-up on three occasions and won the US Amateur Championship in 1911, the year in which he also held the British title. The man was obviously no slacker - in the same year he still found time to become the first editor of the new Golf Monthly magazine.

No history of Hoylake would be complete without mention of the legendary Bobby Jones. In 1930 the club was privileged to host his winning of the Open Championship, a victory that would become the second leg of his remarkable Grand Slam - the winning in the same year of the Amateur and Open Championships of both Great Britain and the United States. Shortly afterwards, a mere twenty-eight years old, Bobby Jones found himself with no golfing peaks left to conquer and he retired from the game.

Much time has passed since then, but the Hoylake links, despite their at first glance flat

and benign appearance, are still very much among the toughest and most demanding tests of golf. Work is currently ongoing and almost finished on the links to improve the playability of the same for players of all standards. This work is being carried out under the direction of the eminent Architect Dr. Martin Hawtree.

In July 2006 the fabled mighty winds did not blow. But there was no denying that another mighty champion was born... in the shape of one Eldrick “Tiger” Woods.

Contact Details Royal Liverpool Golf Club Meols Drive, Hoylake Wirral CH47 4AL Telephone: 0151 632 3101 bookings@royal-liverpool-golf.com www.royal-liverpool-golf.com 02. How to Find Royal Liverpool Golf Club is situated on Meols Drive (A540) between Hoylake and West Kirby, 10 minutes from Junction 2 of the M53 and less than 1 hour from Manchester International Airport.

Leave M53 at Junction 2, follow A551 to Moreton and then A553 to Hoylake. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout in Hoylake (railway station is on the left) and the Club is 300 yards along Meols Drive on the right.

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Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club (Established 1902) Garswood Park, Ashton in Makerfield Wigan, WN4 0YT

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Telephone: 01942 727267 secretary@ashton-in-makerfieldgolfclub.co.uk

www.ashton-in-makerfieldgolfclub.co.uk 03. How to Find From The North M6 exit at junction 24. Turn right at top of slip road. At next set of lights (Ashton Cross) turn 180° left into the Golf Club drive.

From The South & East M6 exit at Junction 23. Follow signs for Ashton / Wigan. Pass entrance to Haydock Park Race course. At the next set of lights turn left onto theA58 to St Helens. Through the next set of lights over the M6 & at the next set of lights (Ashton Cross) turn 180° left into the Golf Club.

Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club is a great 18 hole course, famous not only for its welcome to first time visitors, but for its striking panoramic views towards Manchester and beyond. The inward nine holes are particularly demanding (especially on a windy day) with some difficult driving holes through heavily wooded areas. Special care should be taken on the 5th, 11th and 16th holes.

The course was founded by long time cricketing pals Tom Mayall and Andrew Molyneux, and celebrated its Centenary back in 2002.

Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club has certainly taken giant steps in the quest to produce a

top quality golf course, with excellent facilities and staff to deliver those aspirations.

Facilities The developments range from 2 new holes being designed and constructed to enable the club to play 18 holes during a United Utilities pipeline project, a Professional who ‘went back to school’ and achieved full playing privileges on the Senior European Tour and a Manager with almost 30 years County playing experience.

All of this adding to the existing assets of a vibrant Club which welcomes Societies, visitors, wedding and anniversary functions and provides a wide range of entertainments.

Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6205 • 5918 • 5306 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1

4 373

10

4

365

2

4

416

11

4

450

3

5

494

12

4

349

4

3

197

13

3

177

5

4 383

14

4

368

6

4

378

15

3

165

7

3 157

16

4

456

8

4 380

17

5

496

9

4

18

4

297

304

Winter Warmer Available from October 2011 to end of March 2012 Bacon Rolls, Tea & Coffee on Arrival, 18 Holes of Golf & 2 Course Meal (Steak Pie, Chipped Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables) £25.00 per person Monday 4 ball deal - £60 Boardman’s Open Men’s Singles Open Competition Sunday 17th June 2012

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Caldy Golf Club Limited Links Hey Road, Caldy, Wirral Merseyside, CH48 1NB Telephone: 0151 625 5660 golfcaldygc@btconnect.com www.caldygolfclub.co.uk

04. How to Find

Facilities 2 Lounges, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Practice Range, Buggies, Trolleys, Club Hire, Pro Shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6707 • 6324 • 5792 (70) • 5798 (74) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 4 4 5 4 5 3 4

369 152 346 331 532 376 479 142 404

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Caldy

Exit Jct. 2 from the M53 and follow the Upton By-pass (A5027) onto Frankby Road (B5139) before turning left onto Hillbark Road (B5140). Turn right onto Montgomery Hill (B5141), this road leads onto Caldy Road (B5140).

Then turn left onto Croft Drive East and left again onto Links Hey Road.

Playing at Caldy is one of the most rewarding golfing experiences one can enjoy on the beautiful Wirral Peninsula. Golfers from the UK and abroad are always welcome to share the Club’s challenging course, vast Practice Ground and Excellent Clubhouse facilities.

From the often breezy cliff top holes, breathtaking views can be enjoyed over the River Dee Estuary towards the three Hilbre Islands and the mountains and coastline of Wales. In contrast, the heathland inner holes offer a more tranquil rural vista towards Thurstaston Hill and adjacent farmland. This glorious combination of links

and inland holes make for a memorable game for golfers of all standards.

Hole 3. Par 4, “Sands of Dee” A superb dog-leg right. The fairway sweeps around two sets of bunkers well placed to catch both short and long hitters. A good tee shot will leave a demanding approach to a well guarded green and a stunning backdrop over the Dee Estuary.

Hole 6. Par 4, “Donga” An extremely challenging hole, the last one along the cliff edge. Rough and out of bounds over the cliff on the left make the tee shot tight.

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Formby Golf Club Golf Road, Freshfield Liverpool, L37 1LQ Telephone: 01704 872164 teetimes@formbygolfclub.co.uk www.formbygolfclub.co.uk

05. How to Find

Formby

From the Motorway Network at the junction of the M57/M58 take the signposts to Formby. On the A565 from Liverpool turn left at the 2nd roundabout (with BP station) towards Formby Golf Club, Formby Point and Freshfield station.

Immediately after the station turn right into Golf Road and enter the club through the automatic barrier.

Set in the sand dunes and pinewoods of Formby the terrain ensures that accuracy is always at a premium. Heather protects much of the rough and caution is definitely required whether playing off the tee or in approaching the well protected greens. This is a course of contrasts.

Formby has always regarded itself as a top amateur course though it has been used for the Open Championship on 3 occasions (1924, 1971 and 1996). The Amateur Championship has been held here on four occasions, the most recent being 2009. The winner Matteo Manassero is the youngest ever winner of the championship at 16 years of age.

Hole 7, Par 4, 368 yards (yellow tee) This is such a great hole but needs some thought. To hit a good approach to this sloping green your tee shot ideally needs to be central at the top of the hill. With your approach we’d advise trying to leave yourself below the flag stick giving you an uphill putt.

Hole 12, Par 4, 385 yards (yellow tee) Regarded as one of the best holes on the course.

A left of centre tee shot will leave a good angle to approach the green. There is a large bunker on the left side of the green and the main trouble is short, so make sure you take enough club to allow you a possible birdie opportunity.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Accommodation, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Practice Ground, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7031 • 6725 • 6489 • 6048 (70) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 4 5 4 3 4 4 5 4

394 372 449 310 153 385 368 470 444

3 4 4 4 4 4 3 5 4

178 376 385 370 411 393 120 477 384

June, July 2012 Monday - Friday £115.00 per person, 18 or 36 holes Saturday & Sunday £130.00 per person, 18 hole only, after 3.30 pm Summer Twilight: June, July & September 2012 £55.00 per person, after 5pm. Available Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.

GREAT DEALS for 2012

Gentleman’s Dormy £45.00 per person per night to include bed and breakfast. Dormy guests have the added benefit of playing in members tee times and playing 36 holes over two days. Greenfee dependant upon time of year. Sleeps up to 10 people. Four twin rooms and two single rooms.

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Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa Southport Old Road, Southport Merseyside L37 OAB Telephone: 01704 875699 Email enquiries via website www.formbyhallgolfresort.co.uk

06. How to Find

Facilities 4 star Hotel & Spa, Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar, 9 hole par 3 course, PGA Golf Academy, Driving Range, Putting Greens, Short Game Area, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Club Fitting, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 7081 • 6833 • 6462 • 5577 (73) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 5 4 4 3 5 4 4

342 171 476 340 437 178 492 373 352

4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5

292 373 446 190 558 446 145 341 510

Formby Hall

From M62: Exit towards M57/ Southport. Turn left at A5036/Dunnings Bridge Road. Turn right at A5207/ Copy Lane. Take 2nd right at A5207/ Northern Perimeter Rd, turn right at Lydiate Lane and right again at A565/ Park View. At roundabout, take 3rd exit onto Southport Old Road.

From Liverpool: (14 miles) Head West on A580 towards A59/Byrom Street.

Turn left at Leeds Street. Turn right at A565/Great Howard Street. Turn right at A565/ The By-pass. Take 3rd exit at roundabout to Southport Old Road.

Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa, opened in 1996, is one of the newest golf facilities on England’s Golf Coast but has already built an enviable reputation, for its two golf courses, its state-of-the-art PGA National Golf Academy and its luxurious 4-star hotel. Hewn from marshland, six miles south of Southport and at the heart of England’s Golf Coast.

Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa features a fine 18-hole course and a challenging 9-hole course which is ideal for experienced golfers and beginners alike. The 18-hole course hosted two events on the Challenge Tour, the 2004 ADT English Seniors’ Open, and

in 2009 staged its first EuroPro Tour event.

Formby Hall’s 18-hole lay-out features a series of testing holes protected by water and well-placed-bunkers. Water, in fact, can be found on 16 out of the 18 holes.

The 16th is a picturesque yet extremely testing par 3, with a 170-yard carry over water, and 6 well placed greenside bunkers waiting to catch any errant tee shot leaves very little margin for error, and a Par-3 on the card is true reward for selecting the right club. The Resort enjoyed a £15 million development in 2008 which has resulted in the completion of a stylish new 4-star 62-bedroom hotel and luxury Spa.

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Haydock Park Golf Club Golborne Park, Newton Lane Newton-Le-Willows Merseyside WA12 0HX Telephone: 01925 228525 secretary@haydockparkgc.co.uk www.haydockparkgc.co.uk 07. How to Find

Haydock Park

From M6, Junction 23 Exit junction 23 towards St Helens/ LiverpoolA580. Road merges onto E Lancashire Rd/A49 (signs for Manchester/A580). At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto A580 heading towards M6/St Helens, turn left at Newton Lane, golf club is on your left.

Founded in 1877, Haydock Park Golf Club is a well-established golf course situated near Haydock Park Racecourse. It is a mature parkland course of just over 6,000 yards.

The course was designed by the famous golf course architect James Braid.

Haydock Park is one of the North West’s premier golf clubs; it’s tree-lined fairways and well bunkered greens make scoring well a real challenge, for both high and low handicappers. We welome visitors every day during the week except Tuesdays (Ladies Only) and weekends. The Club is an excellent friendly venue for a day’s golf offering superb

catering and clubhouse decor. Being very convenient to the M6/A580 junction, the Club is readily accessible from all directions.

Signature Hole Rated by many members as the feature hole on the course, the par 4, 6th has a daunting drive down a funnel of trees from a magnificent three tiered tee. With out of bounds all the way down the right and two bunkers placed perfectly to catch the slightest fade a drive to the left center is ideal as this fairway also slopes from left to right. A very large and high cross bunker 29 yards from the green makes distance judgement difficult.

Winter Golf Packages for £25.00 per head.

Minimum parties of 8 persons. Available until 23rd March 2012.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6073 • 5826 • 5390 • 5097 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 5 3 5 4 4 3 4

404 166 484 110 503 317 303 170 424

HAYDOCK PARK

4 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 3

354 370 140 434 282 493 320 369 183

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Hesketh Golf Club Cockle Dick’s Lane Southport, PR9 9QQ Telephone: 01704 536897 Email enquiries via website www.heskethgolfclub.co.uk

08. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6764 • 6691 • 6115 • 5639 (74) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4

363 158 317 155 360 438 433 377 411

4 3 4 5 4 4 3 5 4

Hesketh

Hesketh is at Cockle Dick’s Lane which is off Cambridge Road. Cambridge Road is the A565, the main road between Southport and Preston.

The turn off to Cockle Dick’s Lane is almost 2 miles North of Southport Town Centre along the A565.

To get to Southport from the M6, take J26 exit and continue along M58 until the Southport exit.

Follow the A577 and then the A570 through Ormskirk to Southport.

Hesketh Golf Club in Southport is set amidst the towering Victorian villas of Southport’s premier residential area - Hesketh Park, & is the town’s oldest golf club, founded in 1885. Standing alone on the crest of a tall sandhill, the clubhouse dominates the golf course, and the surrounding district.

The course is at the northern end of southwest Lancashire`s sand dune system, which is the home of so many great golf courses.

Professional championship golf has been played on these famous old links from the club`s earliest days, and the course is regularly used as a final qualifying course when The

Open is played at Royal Birkdale. The course sets a unique challenge with half of the holes threaded through tall sand dunes; whilst the other holes border the Ribble estuary.

15th, Par 4. A blind tee shot over a large sand dune looks imposing. The ideal line is the church spire. With large sand dunes covered in rough on the right and left a straight tee shot is a must. An accurate approach shot is then needed to avoid the pot bunker which guards the right side of the green.16th.

Without doubt the most picturesque par 3 on the course. A long iron is usually needed to a green surrounded by bunkers and sand dunes.

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November 2011 to March 2012 18 holes of golf plus either bacon roll/coffee or soup and sandwiches - Only £35 per person Online bookings for our 2012 Open Competitions now being taken at www.heskethgolfclub.co.uk

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Heswall Golf Club Cottage Lane, Gayton Wirral, CH60 8PB Telephone: 0151 342 1237 secretary@heswallgolfclub.com www.heswallgolfclub.com

09. How to Find

Heswall

Exit Jct. 4 from the M53 and take the 2nd turning on the left marked “Heswall 4 miles”. Follow the A5137 to the roundabout, where you will see the Devon Doorway pub on the right. Bear right and follow the signs for “Gayton / Heswall Golf Club”.

Situated on the Wirral Peninsula, nestled between North Wales and the English Golf Coasts, Heswall Golf Club is a distinguished and beautiful 18 hole, 6,882 yard parkland course.

It is within easy reach of the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester with breathtaking views of the Welsh hills from the banks of the Dee Estuary, overlooking one of the United Kingdom’s premier RSPB World Bird Sanctuaries, providing an unrivalled and peaceful environment for any golfer to enjoy this wonderful venue.

The course presents a variety of challenges for short and long handicap players and has been the venue for a number of national

championships in recent years. The club has a very active playing membership and in recent years, has hosted the Wirral Classic and a number of county, national and international fixtures.

Whether you are visiting Heswall Golf Club as an individual visitor or as a guest of a member, with a society or corporate event, our recently renovated clubhouse will provide you with a place for unparalleled relaxation as you enjoy a drink, snack or full restaurant facility whilst taking in the fantastic panoramic views of the course and Dee Estuary from the comfort of our open glass fronted extended patio.

Facilities Lounge, Bar, Catering Facilities, Putting Green, Indoor Teaching Facility, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6882 • 6624 • 6272 • 5773 (74) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

421 393 351 209 545 335 158 330 511

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

431 350 509 450 136 460 183 518 334

4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5

Heswall Golf Club Over a Century of Challenges

Visiting Parties and Societies welcome - contact General Manager Graham Capewell to discuss your requirements.

Please visit our website: www.heswallgolfclub.com for latest details and offers.

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Hillside Golf Club The Clubhouse, Hastings Road, Hillside, Southport, PR8 2LU Telephone: 01704 567169 secretary@hillside-golfclub.co.uk www.hillside-golfclub.co.uk

10. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Driving range, Lessons, Pro shop

18 holes, Par 72 • 7029 • 6558 • 6160 • 5888 (75) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

386 493 340 175 482 344 143 365 376

3 5 4 4 4 4 3 5 4

A round of golf at Hillside is a truly memorable experience and many visitors consider the course equal to anything the Open Championship venues have to offer. To sample links golf at its finest, ensure Hillside is on your schedule.

From the white tees the course at Hillside measures just over 7,000 yards meandering through majestic sandhills and tranquil pinewoods. From the blue tees the course is a more manageable 6,558 yards.

Course Information

4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 4

Hillside

Hillside Golf Club is located to the south of Southport Town Centre, just off the A565 (Waterloo Road).

From the M6 turn off at Junction 26 onto the M58. Follow the A570 Southport signs off the M58.

From the A570, follow the A565 south, then turn off onto Hastings Road by Hillside Train Station.

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Many of the holes have elevated tees with fantastic views over the Irish Sea. After playing

the course, Greg Norman wrote to the Club saying that “The back nine were the best in Britain”, while Jack Nicklaus described the course as “A wild looking links”.

11th, Par 5. Many regard this as Hillside’s signature hole, certainly the view from the tee is worth lingering over, on a clear day the fells of the Lake District can be seen to the North. But it’s also a stern test that’s often played into the wind.

16th, Par 3. This is one of the best par 3’s you will play in England. It’s quite a long way but is often played down wind. A Mackenzie splits the green into two tiers - no bunkers required!

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Houghwood Golf Billinge Hill, Crank Road, St Helens, WA11 8RL Telephone: 01744 89 44 44 houghwoodgolf@btinternet.com www.houghwoodgolfclub.co.uk

11. How to Find

HOUGHWOOD

Leave M6 at Junction 23 - Follow signs for A580 Liverpool At 3rd set of lights turn right onto A571 to Wigan (Waterside Inn on your right) Follow this road to Billinge till you reach a mini roundabout. Turn left into Rainford Road Proceed for approx 1 mile till you approach a right fork on a left hand bend (Gores Lane). Take this fork to a T junction. Turn right into Crank Road, go over a hump back bridge and start to climb the hill. The golf course is now on your right hand side The entrance is located on the right between a stone barn and a bungalow.

Houghwood was constructed during 1994/95, amidst some 132 acres, and has magnificent panoramic views over the Lancashire plain and the Welsh hills which makes Houghwood an interesting course to play.

At par 70 and 6283 yards for men, and 5341 yards par 71 for ladies, it provides a stimulating and enjoyable test for golfers of all handicaps.

The large greens built to USGA specification are probably the finest in the area and a permanant track allows the use of the large fleet of buggies and trolleys the whole year round.

The specially designed stone clubhouse

compliments the parkland surroundings and features a spacious Spike bar and terrace overlooking the 18th green.

Houghwood provides quality facilities, friendly, professional service and superb value for money.

Corporate Golf Whether a corporate member or visitor to Houghwood we aim to offer a personal service with a professional approach. With our superb venue and convenient location we can ensure that your corporate golf not only promotes your business but is enjoyed and remembered by colleagues and clents alike.

Winter Deals 2 Balls from £55 18 Holes with Buggy, Soup & Roll

GOLF – BAR – RESTAURANT Open to Non Members

Societies from £25 per person 12 or more players. 18 Holes with Buggies, Soup & Roll

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Function/Conference Room, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop Course Information 18 holes, Par 70 • 6283 • 5870 • 5341 (71) 16th, Par 3. 204 yards (white tee) “Little Cinder”. The view from the tee is worth the green fee alone. A 50ft drop in elevation from tee to green & unpredictable wind directions make club selection here a little tricky. A large undulating green which is protected by a large left hand side bunker accepts a well struck tee shot with anything from a 3 wood to a wedge and two putts gives the golfer a great sense of achievement.

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Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club Bradshaws Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3LG

Southport & Ainsdale

Telephone: 01704 578000 Email enquiries via website www.sandagolfclub.co.uk

12. How to Find From M6, exit junction 26, take the M58 to Liverpool/Southport. Exit at junction 3 to A570/St Helens/ Southport. Turn left at A577/Park Rd, then left at A577/Church Street, continue onto A570 Southport Rd. Turn left at A5147. Turn right at Carr Moss Lane. Continue onto Segars Lane. At roundabout take 3rd exit onto A565/Liverpool Rd. Turn left at Bradshaws Lane.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Buggies, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 72 • 6768 • 6339 (71) • 5912 • 5676 H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

3 5 4 4 4 4 5 3 4

185 504 385 313 400 372 478 147 447

3 4 4 3 4 4 5 4 4

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club is a true championship links course, with first class facilities to match. The course is set amongst the dunes on the North West coastline and is another of course designer, James Braid’s great creations.

The club has hosted two Ryder Cup matches in 1933 and 1937 and a number of other prestigious championships including The British Ladies Open and The British Amateur.

It remains a final qualifying course for The Open Championship and it has been voted by one golf magazine as among the top 50 courses in Great Britain.

The course is a magnificent test of golf, especially with the sea breeze, profusion of heather and gorse combining to provide you with a challenging and immensely enjoyable experience.

Hole 16, Par 5. “Gumbleys”. Certainly the feature hole on the course. A straight tee shot is required towards the sleepers some 300 yards away. A good drive leaves a blind second shot over a 20ft high bank of sleepers. On reaching the brow of the hill, you will see a long narrow green in front of a high links dune. This very picturesque hole demands respect, offering a birdie opportunity – but many cards have been wrecked here.

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Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club. Bradshaws Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3LG. Telephone: 01704 578000. www.sandagolfclub.co.uk

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Wirral Ladies’ Golf Club 93 Bidston Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 6TS Telephone: 0151 652 1255 wirral.ladies@btconnect.com www.wirral-ladies-golf-club.co.uk

13. How to Find

Wirral Ladies’

Exit the M53 at junction 3 and follow the signs for Birkenhead. Follow Woodchurch Road (A552) and turn left onto Storeton Road (B5151) which merges into Ingestre Road then Talbot Road and finally Bidston Road.

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Wirral Ladies’ is a delightful, undulating heathland course combining heather, gorse and natural woodland. At around 5,000 yards this compact course can be played in a little over three hours, making it a perfect venue for a half day outing, corporate day or for those with limited time to spare.

This historic venue was originally created in 1894 for the wives and families of Royal Liverpool members. The course was designed by local lad Harry Hilton, twice a winner of the Open including at his home club Royal Liverpool in 1897. His clever design offers a subtle challenge which is about so much more than how far

you can hit the ball. The course was recently given a four star review and described as “a short but fine test of golf” in a national golf publication. The course occupies the highest land on the Wirral Peninsula with sandstone bedrock and this geological feature, together with the considerable investment made by the club in drainage improvements, means that the course drains quickly after heavy rain and the full greens are normally in use all year round.

The recently refurbished locker and bathroom areas have improved facilities for members and visitors alike and a warm welcome awaits in the clubhouse bar and dining room.

Bar, Restaurant, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop.

The Clubhouse has a well known reputation for delicious home made cakes and confectionary; lunches, daily specials and afternoon teas are also available.

Course Information 18 holes, Par 68 • 5180 • 4954 (70) H ole Par Yards

H ole Par Yards

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

4 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4

378 120 344 292 343 357 330 132 261

4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 4

274 322 173 422 343 352 256 163 318

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WINTER WARMER £ 22.50 weekday, £ 27.50 weekend 18 holes of golf with bacon roll and coffee / tea

BOOK VIA PRO SHOP: 0151 652 2468 Membership now open for ladies’, men & juniors - no joining fee. Society enquiries welcome

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Ashton-In-Makerfield Golf Club Telephone: 01942 727267 www.ashton-in-makerfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Formby Golf Club Telephone: 01704 873090 www.formbygolfclub.co.uk

Prenton Golf Club Telephone: 0151 608 1636 www.prentongolfclub.co.uk

Aintree Golf Centre Telephone: 0151 523 5157 www.aintree.co.uk

Formby Hall Golf Club Telephone: 01704 875 699 www.formbyhallgolfclub.co.uk

Royal Birkdale Golf Club Telephone: 01704 568857 www.royalbirkdale.com

Allerton Park Golf Club Telephone: 0151 428 7490 Website n/a

Formby Ladies Golf Club Telephone: 01704 873 493 www.formbyladiesgolfclub.co.uk

Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake) Telephone: 0151 632 6737 www.royal-liverpool-golf.com

Arrowe Park Golf Club Telephone: 0151 677 1527 www.arroweparkgolfclub.com

Grange Park (St Helens) Golf Club Telephone: 01744 28785 www.grangeparkgolfclub.co.uk

Sherdley Park Golf Club Telephone: 01744 815516 www.sherdleyparkgolfclub.co.uk

The Bidston Golf Club Ltd. Telephone: 0151 638 3412 www.bidstongolf.co.uk

Haydock Park Golf Club Telephone: 01925 228525 www.haydockparkgc.co.uk

Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club Telephone: 01704 577316 www.sandagolfclub.co.uk

Blundells Hill Golf Club Telephone: 0151 4300100 www.blundellshill.co.uk

Hesketh Golf Club Telephone: 01704 536897 www.heskethgolfclub.co.uk

Southport Municipal Golf Club Telephone: 01704 535286 Website n/a

Bootle Golf Club Telephone: 0151 928 1371 Website n/a

Heswall Golf Club Telephone: 0151 342 7431 www.heswallgolfclub.com

Southport Old Links Golf Club Telephone: 01704 228207 www.southportoldlinksgolfclub.co.uk

Bowring Golf Club Telephone: 0151 489 1901 www.bowringgolfclub.com

Hillside Golf Club Telephone: 01704 568360 www.hillside-golfclub.co.uk

Wallasey Golf Club Telephone: 0151 638 3888 www.wallaseygolfclub.com

Brackenwood Golf Club Telephone: 0151 608 3093 www.brackenwoodgolf.co.uk

Houghwood Golf Club Telephone: 01744 89 47 54 www.houghwoodgolfclub.co.uk

Warren (Wallasey) Golf Club Telephone: 0151 639 5730 www.wirral.gov.uk

Bromborough Golf Club Telephone: 0151 334 4499 www.bromboroughgolfclub.org.uk

Hoylake Municipal Golf Club Telephone: 0151 632 6823 www.hoylakegolfclub.com

West Derby Golf Club Telephone: 0151 220 5478 www.westderbygc.co.uk

Caldy Golf Club Telephone: 0151 625 1818 www.caldygolfclub.co.uk

Huyton and Prescot Golf Club Telephone: 0151 489 2022 www.huytonandprescotgolf.co.uk

West Lancashire Golf Club Telephone: 0151 924 5662 www.westlancashiregolf.co.uk

Childwall Golf Club Telephone: 0151 487 9871 www.childwallgolfclub.co.uk

Leasowe Golf Club Telephone: 0151 678 5460 www.leasowegolfclub.co.uk

Wirral Ladies Golf Club Telephone: 0151 652 2468 www.wirral-ladies-golf-club.co.uk

Eastham Lodge Golf Club Telephone: 0151 327 3008 www.easthamlodgegolfclub.co.uk

Lee Park Golf Club Telephone: 0151 498 4666 www.leepark.co.uk

Woolton Golf Club Telephone: 0151 486 2298 www.wooltongolfclub.com

Eccleston Park Golf Club Telephone: 0151 493 0033 www.ecclestonepark@crown-golf.co.uk

Liverpool Municipal Golf Club Telephone: 0151 546 5435 www.liverpool.gov.uk

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Cumbria Introduction

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Cumbria The County of Cumbria includes the old counties of Cumberland, Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire.

Much of its appeal stems from the magnificent Lake District National Park and a range of steely mountains that stand guard over a veritable treasure trove of crowd-pleasing attractions.

riding, walking, heritage sites, attractions, gardens and stunning coastal scenery.

England’s second largest county – and its least populated – has a sense of wonder unequalled elsewhere thanks to its inspirational landscape, which can smile, brood or blaze depending on the season.

Cumbria is especially famous as the home of Beatrix Potter and Lake District has been the inspiration for generations of poets, the most famous of which is Wordsworth.

This unique County has something to suit everybody’s taste - great outdoor pursuits including waters sports, climbing, horse

This dazzling region covering almost 900 square miles contains no less than 16 ‘great’ lakes, as well as tarns, glacier-gouged valleys, chocolate-box villages – and even some marvellous beaches. It also boasts England’s five highest mountains and the country’s deepest lake. Cumbria and the Lake District is one of the great golfing areas of England, offering quality courses for the discriminating golfer in magnificent settings.

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Very few places in Britain can hope to compete with the undeniable beauty and romance offered by the county of Cumbria.

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Carlisle

A595

A596

M6

A595

A66 A66 M6

A591 A685 A595 Windemere

A6

M6 A590 A65 02 Barrow-in-Furness

“Cumbria and the Lake District is one of the great golfing areas of England, offering quality courses for the discriminating golfer in magnificent settings.�

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Contact Details

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Silloth Golf Club The Club House, Station Road Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4BL Telephone: 01697 331304 office@sillothgolfclub.co.uk www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk

Silloth on Solway

01. How to Find Location travelling from the South. M6 Junction 41. B5305 to Wigton. BB5302 to Silloth Location travelling from the North/ East. M6 Junction43. A69 Carlisle.

A595/A596 to Wigton. B5302 Silloth.

Approx travelling time from the M6 45 minutes.

Situated on the north west coast of Cumbria, Silloth on Solway Golf Club is blessed with stunning views of the Galloway Hills to the north, and south to the Lakeland fells and the distant Isle of Man.

invite courageous fairway woods and crisp iron shots. Greens are subtle, firm, fast, and deadly true. The links has been used as an open qualifying course and will host the English Amateur Championship in 2012.

The Championship links of over 6,641 yards has been laid out over the sand-hills west of town, touched by some of the great classical golf architects, but mostly moulded by Nature herself. Hazards consist of heather and bent; whin and broom; heroic bunkers and sandy wastes. Fairways are always wider than they seem from the tee, and having been laid with springy Cumberland turf,

Hole 13, ‘Hogs Back’, Par 5, 468 yards This ‘short’ par 5 is thought to be Silloth’s signature hole. The drive across heather and gorse is to a flat fairway. The second is through a narrow gully to an elevated ridge, which falls away sharply to heather on the right and left. The angled slope up to the plateau green deflects all but the most accurate approaches.

A four is a delight; a five is an invariable relief.

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, Putting Green, Trolleys, Buggies, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6641 • 6408 • 6151 • 5806 Visitors play from Yellow Tees H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4 371

10

4

283

2

4 311

11

4

402

3

4 352

12

3

191

4

4 352

13

5

450

5

5

499

14

5

462

6

3

172

15

4

390

7

4

363

16

3

169

8

4 348

17

5

488

9

3

18

4

427

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Silloth on Solway Golf Club - Cumbria’s hidden gem Play and experience the challenge of this superb championship links course.

Enjoy the comfort and excellent catering within our traditional refurbished clubhouse.

Midweek SPECIAL OFFER - £99 PER FOURBALL Valid from 1st November 2011 - 1st March 2012 For more details contact the club Hosts to 2012 Amateur Championship. R&A Open Qualifier

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Ulverston Golf Club Bardsea Park, Ulverston, LA12 9QJ Telephone: 01229 582824 enquiries@ulverstongolf.co.uk www.ulverstongolf.co.uk

02. How to Find

Facilities Bar, Restaurant, Meeting Room, Extensive Practice Areas, Putting Green, Trolleys, Lessons, Pro shop

Course Information 18 holes, Par 71 • 6261 • 6060 • 5720 (74) H ole Par

• YDS

H ole Par

• YDS

1

4 341

10

3

139

2

4 315

11

5

523

3

4 414

12

4

351

4

5 505

13

5

484

5

3 153

14

3

188

6

4

408

15

4

390

7

4

368

16

4

352

8

3

161

17

4

379

9

4

358

18

4

432

Ulverston

The Club is situated close to the delightful village of Bardsea in the south of Cumbria. For visitors coming from the M6 leave at Junction 36 following the signs for Barrow and South Lakes along the A590. Follow the A590 to Ulverston upon which you should turn left on the A5087, 300 yards after Booths Supermarket situated by the Shell garage. After a few miles take the right turning just after you pass the Manjushri Institute.

The club is 400 yards up on the right.

With spectacular views over Morecambe Bay, and the Lakeland Fells in the background, Ulverston Golf Club is lucky enough to boast one of the most picturesque golf courses in Cumbria. Set in the Furness Hills, it is surprisingly quite flat and easy on the legs, although it measures a considerable 6261 yards with a par of 71 from tee to pin over eighteen holes, so stamina is a useful quality to have.

It is set on mature, undulating, partwooded parkland, and was redesigned by H.S. Colt, a World renowned leading golf course architect and part of the famous triumvirate of course designers, so visitors

are assured of a most enjoyable, challenging and hopefully rewarding round of golf.

Signature Hole: Hole 18, Par 4 ‘Conishead’ The final tee is close to the highest point on the course and offers splendid views. The Old Man of Coniston can be seen in the north, Conishead priory to the east, with Morecambe Bay and Blackpool Tower to the south. This dogleg right requires a good drive with sufficient carry to reach a plateau beyond the marker post. Any shot right of the trees could be OB. The second shot is just as difficult to a severely sloping green, with a pair of bunkers on the right, which often gather in the short ball played to the pin.

VISITOR GREEN FEES 2012 March to October 2012 inclusive Weekdays (per round) Weekdays (per day) Weekends & Bank Holidays (per round) Weekends & Bank Holidays (per day) Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays after 3pm Weekday Twilight Golf after 4pm

38.00 42.00 42.00 48.00 25.00 20.00

2-Fore-1 Accepted Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Junior Visitors – one half of relevant above rates.

19.00 21.00 21.00 24.00 21.00

Ulverston Golf Club

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Cumbria Directory

Alston Moor Tel: 01434 381354 www.alstonmoorgolfclub.org.uk

Furness Tel: 01229 471232 www.furnessgolfclub.co.uk

Silloth on Solway Tel: 01697 331304 www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk

Appleby Tel: 01768 351432 www.applebygolfclub.co.uk

Grange Fell Tel: 01539 558513 Website n/a

Silverdale Tel: 01524 702074 www.silverdalegolfclub.co.uk

Barrow Tel: 01229 831358 www.barrowgolfclub.co.uk

Grange-over-Sands Tel: 01539 533754 www.grangegolfclub.co.uk

St Bees Tel: 01946 824300 www.stbeesgolfclub.org.uk

Brampton Tel: 01697 72255 www.bramptongolfclub.com

Kendal Tel: 01539 733708 www.kendalgolfclub.co.uk

Stoney Holme Tel: 01228 33208 www.carlisleleisure.co.uk

Brayton Park Tel: 01697 322517 www.braytonpark.net

Keswick Tel: 01768 779324 www.keswickgolfclub.com

The Eden Tel: 01228 573003 www.edengolf.co.uk

Carlisle Tel: 01228 513029 www.carlislegolfclub.org

Kirkby Lonsdale Tel: 01524 276365 www.kirkbylonsdalegolf.co.uk

Ulverston Tel: 01229 582824 enquirires@ulverstongolf.co.uk

Carus Green Tel: 01539 721097 www.carusgreen.co.uk

Maryport Tel: 01900 812605 www.maryportgolfclub.co.uk

Whitehaven Tel: 01946 591177 www.whitehavengolfclub.com

Casterton Tel: 01524 271592 www.castertongolf.co.uk

Penrith Tel: 01768 891919 www.penrithgolfclub.co.uk

Windermere Tel: 01539 443123 www.windermeregolfclub.co.uk

Cockermouth Tel: 01768 776941 www.cockermouthgolf.co.uk

Seascale Tel: 01946 728202 www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk

Workington Tel: 01900 603460 www.workingtongolfclub.com

Dalston Hall Tel: 01228 710165 www.dalstonhallholidaypark.co.uk

Sedbergh Tel: 01539 621551 www.sedberghgolfclub.com

Dunnerholme Tel: 01229 462675 www.thedunnerholmegolfclub.co.uk

Silecroft Tel: 01229 770467 www.silecroftgolfclub.co.uk

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Travel Spain > Murcia

Nicklaus Golf Trail at Polaris World

If you like golf then Polaris World is offering you the opportunity to discover what is probably the best golf experience in Europe.

With the backing of the best golfer of all time, the Nicklaus Golf Trail provides a unique variety of play and the Nicklaus Design seal of quality on each of its holes.

Thanks to his experience and knowledge in designing and supervising golf courses, he has paid special attention to the natural landscape of this area and has created a real challenge for golf lovers at the Polaris World Golf Resorts.

Today, Nicklaus also stands for superior golf course design, a team of the world´s most accomplished golf course design associates, agronomists, industry consultants, and experts in golf course construction and marketing.

The result of that dedication and ingenuity is hundreds of spectacular golf courses, over 270 worldwide. Yet as unique as each design is, they all share the Nicklaus philosophy of working closely with clients, enhancing the natural environment and creating courses that are both challenging and enjoyable for players of all levels.

Polaris World preserves a series of requisites to ensure maximum quality of the golf courses, golf is understood as a complete experience.

For this reason, apart from creating courses in perfect conditions, careful attention is also given to landscape. The courses generate an excellent game for al type of golfers.

The Courses Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort This Nicklaus Design course has 18 holes, is par 72 and is larger than average. The fairways of the Hacienda Riquelme golf course run between Olive trees, wild flowers and 5 lakes. They are sown with the latest variety of Paspalum grass

which has a high saline tolerance. This leads the grass to stay in tip top condition with less water.

La Torre Golf Resort The second project on the Nicklaus Golf Trail, La Torre is an 18 hole, par 68 course with four sets of tees and 3 lakes. This course has reduced dimensions and wide fairways and large bunkers. At 5,400 metres it is a course where accuracy and strategy are fundamental.

El Valle Golf Resort The El Valle golf course has 18 holes, is par 71 with 4 tees and has a subtle desert feel to it. It has 2 lakes, streams, small waterfalls and groups of bunkers all surrounded by rocks and abundant native vegetation which make this course one of the great challenges of the Nicklaus Golf Trail.

A PRO’S VIEW OF EL VALLE 5* GOLF COURSE (Desert links style) Legendary golfer and course designer Jack Nicklaus presents a simply stunning 18 holes of arguable the best desert links golf in all of Europe. Set at the foot of the aweinspiring Sierra Mountain range, this course is guaranteed to get your heart pumping.

The golf course winds through the exclusive El Valle Resort & Spa and takes full advantage of its desert setting with numerous holes playing adjacent to both the naturally existing rock-outcroppings and ridges and also the impressive villas.

THE FRONT 9 Lush fairways and slick greens stand in stark contrast to the baron back drop of the mountains with the front nine holes offering a fair yet demanding test. The challenge begins with 2 impressive par 4’s followed by a distinguished par 5. As you proceed further into the front nine you will be confronted

by the long par 5 7th hole measuring almost 600 yards and generally played into the prevailing wind. Perhaps the most scenic hole on the front nine is the 8th; this devilishly tricky short par 4 is played towards a raised undulating green and is surrounded by a rocky amphitheatre of mountains.

To further enhance the desert theme, the golf course has been landscaped with many species of native shrubs, grasses and other desert plants, other features include a number of water features, including two large lakes and many elaborate streams and waterfalls strategically placed, making this the perfect course for developing any player’s strategy.

THE BACK 9 As you head into the back nine you are almost immediately greeted by El Valle’s signature hole, the superb par 4 11th - it is a short but very exacting test, the small green is protected by bunkers and rock formations offering little margin for misplaced accuracy.

The tee is set breathtakingly high, overlooking the rest the course and on a clear day looks directly out towards the spectacular Mar Menor sea in the distance. The next 6 holes require a bold yet intelligent approach and will reward clever thinking.

The final hole will leave you hungry for more as this medium length par 4 winds it’s way back towards the extravagant glass club house that over looks the final green.

If you can avoid the water from the tee, a par 4 to finish could be on the card.

Jack and his team had a goal, to provide all guests with a golfing experience that is unmatched and I for one believe that he has achieved that objective !!

Rating: 9/10

5 s ta r Polaris Villas

Two adjacent frontline 5 star luxury villas located in the heart of Murcia in South-Eastern Spain on Polaris World’s most Exclusive Resort - El Valle

5* luxury - sleeping 6-8 very comfortably Great for Family and Golf holidays Private 6-man Hot-tub / 42 jet Hydrotherapy tub 35sq.m purpose built Putting Green Fantastic views over the Par 3 12th hole of the Nicklaus Design Golf Course and surrounding mountain range Each Villa has it’s own beautiful private Swimming pool & external Table Tennis table Fabulous large outdoor terraced areas, inc. 2 in-built BBQs per villa 42” LCD Television with Sky Sports & UK channels PS3, Broadband Internet, Wireless laptop Villas have EVERYTHING you need from hair straighteners to golf clubs enabling you to take advantage of the low cost airline rates and online booking

El Valle Golf Resort hosted the OKI Spanish Senior Open in May 2011

Visit our website: www.5starpolarisvillas.com Or contact Dave on: 07505 863180 Quote Ref: 5SPV001

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Travel Spain > Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol Spain

The Costa del Sol lies in the province of Andalucia in the south of Spain. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

This ‘Sun Coast’ runs for 150 km from Malaga to Estepona, with skies predominantly blue all year round and brilliant sunshine. Costa del Sol offers a series of large beaches, coves hidden amongst cliffs, famous leisure marinas such as ‘Puerto Banus’ and tranquil fishing ports.

In the provincial capital, Malaga, stands the military fortress of the Alcazaba, built by the Moors in the 11th century. At the far end of the Costa del Sol is the geographical & political oddity Gibraltar, with visits to see the Barbary Apes and abundant military history. This great diversity means that it has something to offer just about everyone, with enough entertainment and variety to please all types of visitor.

The Mediterranean sea is warm and safe and the hills and high mountains shelter the coastline, these elements allow for an all year micro climate making it the perfect location for golf. Known to many as the ‘Costa del Golf’ due to the outstanding choice of luxury golf courses set along this coastline, with over 50 to choose from you will have to keep returning to experience them all.

Nov 2011 - 15 Mar 2012

Nov 2011 - 15 Mar 2012

4 Ball

2 Ball

Old + New inc. buggy

Inc. buggy

€760 for four (€190/pp)

New - €140 for two Old - €260 for two

DISCOUNTED ONLINE RESERVATIONS

Click on “last minute” to reserve offers with a 10% discount

www.sanroqueclub.com

Golf & Country Club

Call: +34 956 613 030 (Ext. 1033) info@sanroqueclub.com · www.sanroqueclub.com

Costa del Sol Golf Holidays

Hotel Tamisa Golf

Incredible Offer Hotel & Golf Package for 3 days stay Bed & Breakfast sharing twin or double room with terrace and golf views.

2 rounds of golf at the following courses: Mijas Golf, Los Lagos, Los Olivos or Calanova Golf.

All with free transfers from Airport and Golf Courses included free of charge.

Amazing Price

â‚Ź249

Per person Including all taxes (min 4 persons)

Extra nights on request.

Hotel Tamisa Golf Camino Viejo de Coin, km 3.3, 29649 Mijas Costa (Malaga), Spain Tel.: (+34) 952 585 988 Fax: (+34) 952 663 893 Email: reservas@hoteltamisagolf.com

www.hoteltamisagolf.com

Penthouse for sale La Torre, Los Arqueros

Reference: 003

€265,000

This furnished penthouse apartment is located La Torre and

Bedrooms: 3 · Bathrooms: 2

is to be sold fully furnished to a high standard and includes

Southwest facing

underground parking and storeroom. The apartment enjoys stunning southwesterly views over the golf towards the lake and is surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens and four swimming pools.

Apartment for sale La Finca, Los Arqueros

This fabulous South West facing garden apartment is located in La Finca a very popular community within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club and

Underground parking Storeroom Fantastic condition

Reference: 536

€175,000

Bedrooms: 2 · Bathrooms: 2 Golf & mountain views, Communal pool

just a short walk from the Clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop and driving

& garden, Designated parking,

range. La Finca, as expected, offers the high standards expected from a

Hot & Cold AC throughout

Taylor Woodrow build, and includes cream marble flooring throughout,

Cream marble flooring

fitted designer kitchen with Bosch appliances and hot and cold A/C.

Fully equipped Bosch kitchen

Villa for sale

Reference: 515

€1,295,000

Los Arqueros

This immaculate 5 bedroom villa offers fantastic distribution, accommodation and stunning views. The Villa boasts it’s own private heated pool and is set

Bedrooms: 5 · Bathrooms: 4 Built: 420 m2 · Plot: 1151 m2

within fantastic tropical gardens. The main terrace area is laid with marble and offers alfresco dining while a further terrace off the living room provides a

Terrace area: 150 m2 Heated pool, Tropical gardens

more relaxed covered seating area. A stunning master suite with dressing area

Garage, Barbeque

and office completes this wonderful property and makes this a must see villa.

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Los Arqueros Estates S.L., Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, 29679 Benahavís, Spain

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W G MARTIN MEMORIAL OPEN - SUNDAY 6TH MAY - £20 MEN’S 4 BALL OPEN - SATURDAY 12TH MAY - £24 per pair

Silloth on Solway Golf Club - Cumbria’s hidden gem 2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS

OXLEY ‘MIXED’ OPEN - SUNDAY 27TH MAY - £24 per couple JUNIOR OPEN for the Bardsea Cup - FRIDAY 8TH JUNE - £5 LADIES OPEN - TUESDAY 12TH JUNE - £30 per team ALTHAM OPEN - SUNDAY 17TH JUNE - £10

Sun 6th May Social Open 4BBB Sat 16th June Ladies Open Singles

JOHNSTON TROPHY OPEN - SUNDAY 8TH JULY - £24 per pair CAPTAIN’S AMAM CHARITY TEAM COMP - SUN. 29TH JULY - £TBC H DEARDEN ‘MIXED’ OPEN - SUNDAY 5TH AUGUST - £24 per couple

Sun 1st July Mixed Open 4BBB

BOB BAKER ‘SENIORS’ 4 BALL OPEN - WED. 8TH AUGUST - £24 per pair

Sat 14th July Rotary Open 4BBB

LADIES CHARITY OPEN - WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER - £20 per pair

Sun 12th Aug 4 Man Team

MEN’S ‘SENIORS’ 4BALL - THURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER - £24 per pair 4 MAN TEAM OPEN - WEDNESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER - £48 per team

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JUBILEE ‘MIXED’ OPEN - SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER - £24 per couple

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The Club House, Station Road, Silloth, Wigton, CA7 4BL Telephone: 01697 331304 or visit: www.sillothgolfclub.co.uk

Ulverston Golf Club, Bardsea Park, Ulverston, LA12 9QJ Telephone: 01229 582824 or visit: www.ulverstongolf.co.uk

KENDAL GOLF CLUB 2012 OPENS

2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS Sunday 13th May - Men’s Texas Scramble - Teams of 4 Saturday 19th May - Ladies Team Event - Teams of 3 Saturday 9th June - PING Charity day Texas Scramble, teams of 4 in any combination of men, ladies, juniors All prizes donated by Ping Sunday 10th June - Mixed Open - 4BBB Tuesday 12th June - Senior Men’s Open - 4BBB Sunday 8th July - Men’s Texas Scramble - Teams of 4 Monday 9th July - Pro-Am Sunday 12th August - Men’s Open 4BBB Sunday 19th August - Men’s Open Am-Am Saturday 8th September - Ladies Open 4BBB Tuesday 18th September - Senior Mixed Open 4BBB

29 Jan - Individual Stableford 19 Feb - Individual Stableford 11 Mar - Mixed 4BBB 18 Mar - Individual Stableford 06 May - Mixed Greensomes 16 May - Senior Gents 4BBB 28 May - Gents Individual Stableford All these open competitions and others throughout the season can be entered on line at www.kendalgolfclub.co.uk

Telephone: 017687 79324 or visit: www.keswickgolfclub.com

Kendal Golf Club. The Heights, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4PQ Telephone: 01539 733708 · www.kendalgolfclub.co.uk

Pleasington Golf Club 2012 Opens GENTS Winter Open Fourball – Wednesday 22nd February 2012 15 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £28 per couple Spring Open Fourball – Wednesday 28th March 2012 18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £32 per couple Spring Open Four Man Team – Wednesday 18th April 2012 18 hole Team Stableford – 2 scores to count. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £64 per team Open Fourball – Sunday 6th May 2012 18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £45 per couple Open Senior’s Fourball – Wednesday 16th May 2012

WIRRAL LADIES’ 2012 OPENS 6th May - MIXED OPEN 16th May - LADIES OPEN 1st July - MEN’S OPEN 2nd Sept - JUNIOR OPEN 9th Sept - MIXED OPEN 19th Sept - MEN’S SENIORS OPEN 7th Nov - BONFIRE MIXED FUN OPEN (9 hole) Wirral Ladies’ Golf Club. 93 Bidston Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH43 6TS Telephone: 0151 652 1255. Email: wirral.ladies@btconnect.com www.wirral-ladies-golf-club.co.uk

18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less, players must be 55 years of age or over on the day of the competition. Entrance Fee £40 per couple Pleasington Stag – Sunday 20th May 2012 36 hole two ball foursome Strokeplay. Handicap limit 9. Entrance Fee £35 per couple Open Senior’s Four Man Team – Monday 2nd July 2012 18 hole Team Stableford – 2 scores to count. Handicap limit 24 or less, players must be 55 years of age or over on the day of the competition. Entrance Fee £90 per team Pleasington Antlers – Sunday 8th July 2012 36 hole Scratch Strokeplay. Limited to Category one players – balloted on exact handicap. Entrance Fee £30 (Includes Lunch).

Open Fourball – Monday 16th July 2012 18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £45 per couple Open Senior’s Fourball – Monday 13th August 2012 18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less, players must be 55 years of age or over on the day of the competition. Entrance Fee £40 per couple Open Four Man Team – Sunday 26th August 2012 18 hole Team Stableford – 2 scores to count. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £100 per team Autumn Open Fourball – Wednesday 3rd October 2012 18 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £32 per couple Winter Open Fourball – Wednesday 31st October 2012 15 hole Fourball Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limit 24 or less. Entrance Fee £28 per couple LADIES

OPEN COMPETITIONS 2012

Open Team of 3 – Monday 14th May 2012 18 hole Team Stableford. Handicap limit 35.9 or less. Entrance Fee £54 per team

SENIOR MEN’S OPEN - MONDAY 14TH MAY 2012 Mens Fourball Betterball Stableford – Yellow Tees – Handicap ¾ of Full (Handicap Limit 24) Minimum Age 55 years – Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd ENTRY FEE £31.00 PER PAIR - Two’s Optional MIXED OPEN - SUNDAY 3RD JUNE 2012 StMixed Open Fourball Betterball Stableford White Tees Men – Red Tees Ladies Handicap Limit Men 24 – Ladies 36 – Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd ENTRY FEE £25.00 PER PAIR – Two’s Optional LADIES OPEN – FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST 2012 Stableford Competition – Two Best Scores To Count On Each Hole Full Handicap – Red Tees – Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd £44.00 PER TEAM OF FOUR Two’s Optional SENIOR MEN’S OPEN - MONDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2012 Mens Fourball Betterball Stableford – Yellow Tees - Handicap ¾ of Full (Handicap Limit 24) Minimum Age 55 years - Prizes 1st 2nd 3rd ENTRY FEE £31.00 PER PAIR – Two’s Optional

Pleasington Putter – Sunday 1st July 2012 36 hole Scratch Strokeplay. Balloted on exact handicap. Entrance Fee £25 Open Team of 4 – Wednesday 5th September 2012 18 hole Team Medal. Handicap limit 35.9 or less. Entrance Fee £72 per team Turkey Shoot – Wednesday 7th November 2012 12 hole Individual Stableford. 1st & 2nd prizes in Silver and Bronze Divisions. Entrance Fee £12 MIXED Open Mixed Greensome – Sunday 24th June 2012 18 hole Strokeplay. Handicap limits: Ladies 30 – Gentlemen 20. Entrance Fee £40 per couple Open Mixed Team Greensome for 4 Players – Sunday 2nd September 2012 18 hole Greensome Better Ball Stableford. Handicap limits: Ladies 30 – Gentlemen 20. Entrance Fee £80 per team Open Senior’s Mixed Greensome – Monday 17th September 2012 18 hole Strokeplay. Handicap limits: Ladies 30 – Gentlemen 20. Ladies must be 50 (Gentlemen 55) years of age or over on the day of the competition. Entrance Fee £36 per couple JUNIORS Pleasington Junior Open – Wednesday 22nd August 2012 18 hole Strokeplay. Must be aged 17 or under on 1st January 2012.

Handicap limits: Girls 35 – Boys 28. Entrance Fee £8

Players must be a member of a recognized Golf Club and hold an active Congu Handicap Certificate

Hurlston Hall, Hurlston Lane, Scarisbrick, Lancashire, L40 8HB Tel: 01704 840400. Email: info@hurlstonhall.co.uk. www.hurlstonhall.co.uk

BOOK ONLINE AT: www.pleasington-golf.co.uk OR CONTACT THE OFFICE ON: 01254 202177

2012

OPENS 1913

Lytham Green Drive Golf Club Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4LE Tel: 01253 737390 Option 4 MEN’S COMPETITIONS Men’s Fourball - Sunday 13 May Windmill Trophy – Saturday 2 June Men’s Four Man Team Medal – Friday 6 July Green Drive Trophy - Sunday 12 August Men’s Four Man Team Medal – Friday 31 August SENIORS’ COMPETITIONS Men’s Seniors – Tuesday 3 July Men’s Seniors – Tuesday 28 August MIXED COMPETITIONS July Mixed Team – Sunday 8 July Charity Mixed Team - Sunday 26 August LADIES’ COMPETITIONS Ladies’ Team of Four – Wednesday 4 July Ladies’ Team of Four – Wednesday 12 September JUNIOR COMPETITIONS Junior Green Drive Trophy – Tuesday 7 August

ASHTON & LEA GOLF CLUB 2012 OPEN COMPETITIONS

Mixed Open Competition - Mixed Four Ball Betterball Monday, 07-May-2012 : 10:00 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Gents Open AM AM - Gents 4-Person Team Sunday, 20-May-2012 : 08:30 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Mixed Open Competition - Mixed Four Ball Betterball Monday, 04-Jun-2012 : 10:00 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Ladies Open Competition - Ladies 4-Person Team Thursday, 07-Jun-2012 : 09:00 - 15:00 Visitors £11.00 - Members £11.00 Seniors Gents Open 4BBB - Gents Senior Four Ball Betterball Tuesday, 12-Jun-2012 : 08:30 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Seniors Gents Open 4BBB - Gents Senior Four Ball Betterball Tuesday, 24-Jul-2012 : 08:30 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Ladies Open Competition - Ladies 4-Person Team Saturday, 25-Aug-2012 : 09:00 - 15:00 Visitors £11.00 - Members £11.00 Mixed Open Competition - Mixed Four Ball Betterball Monday, 27-Aug-2012 : 10:00 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Seniors Gents Open Team Event - Gents 4-Person Team Tuesday, 11-Sep-2012 : 08:30 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Gents Open AM AM - Gents 4-Person Team Sunday, 23-Sep-2012 : 08:30 - 15:00 Visitors £12.50 - Members £12.50 Ladies Autumn Rumble - Ladies Singles Stableford Saturday, 06-Oct-2012 : 10:00 - 13:00 Visitors £5.00 - Members £5.00

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OTHER OPENS

3man Team Fri 15th June

23rd May - Open Seniors Fourball Betterball 10th June - Ladies’ individual stableford competition 26th August - Open Family Greensomes 9th September - Haslam Trophy (Men’s Individual Stableford) Handicap 9-24 Devonshire Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 ORD Call: 01253 352054 or visit: www.blackpoolnorthshoregolfclub.com

AM AM Fri 18th June Mixed Open Sun 1st July

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