Lgc magazine - issue 10 - 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

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CONTENTS September 2015 EUROPEAN TOUR Memorable BMW PGA Championship

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DAVID MARSHALL LONDON Keeping tradition alive

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COACHING Focusing on the fundamentals

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GOLF EVENTS You and your guests will receive the finest care and attention

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MEMBERS GUEST DAY Members had the opportunity to welcome their guests at the Club for a day to remember

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MCCANN BESPOKE TAILORING Well known for dressing some of the most prominent sports personalities

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CLUB CAR London Golf Club’s new fleet

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CHAKA 20 years as the UK’s leading golf holiday specialists

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EUROPEAN PROPERTIES Black Mountain Golf Club & Resort

MOTHERS DAY The Restaurant & Henry Cooper Rooms beautifully decorated

CHERVO’ Leading Italian manufacturer

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EASTER SUNDAY LUNCH Delicious food and an afternoon full of entertainment for the Children

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CLUB OPERATIONS INVESTMENT New air conditioning and boilers systems

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SUMMER BBQ For barbeque lovers

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VIRGIN ATLANTIC Rev it up in Detroit

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IMG PRESTIGE Bled Golf Course in Slovenia

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BANG & OLUFSEN VIP Lounge

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RECIPE Carpaccio of Octopus

RECIPROCAL EXPERIENCE 22 Some of the best golf courses in the world GARDENING No detail is missed

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MARQUÉS DE RISCAL The oldest winery in Rioja

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COMPETITION REPORTS Played over the Heritage & International courses

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KJUS Shaping Innovation from the Slopes to the Fairways

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LONDON GOLF CLUB

INTRODUCTION

MORE THAN A GOLF CLUB Reading this latest edition of ‘The London’ reminds me of how much more there is to being a member of the club than just golf.

The wonderful pictures of your happy families during the Easter and Mothers Day lunches really stand out, it’s great that so many of you chose to use the club on such special days. Equally the relaxed atmosphere around the introduction of the new BBQ weekends is delightful to see and reflects well the informal inclusive nature of our membership.

The special affiliation with our reciprocal clubs is being used more and more now and it is pleasing to read that lots of you are having memorable experiences at partner clubs throughout the world, with new destinations being added on a regular basis.

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Of course golf is the thing that binds us all together, so I would like to add my congratulations to all of you that have managed to win a trophy this year, the competition report shows just how broad a base our membership is, with winners young and old.

Without a tournament this year our efforts have been focused on projects behind the scenes, such as; a new fleet of PowaKaddies, the replacement of the entire buggy fleet with the latest Club Car i3 model - complete with GPS technology, new air conditioning/heating and the replacement of our hot water system.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone within the team at LGC who work tirelessly to make your time at the club a pleasurable one, as well as adding many thanks to you all for your support and friendship which makes our time at the club so enjoyable.

Best wishes, Austen Gravestock Chief Executive

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EUROPEAN TOUR Records tumble at memorable BMW PGA Championship.

Pictures by GETTY IMAGES The 2015 BMW PGA Championship was a truly historic event, with four new records being set, including the tournament’s largest accumulative attendance.

Almost 25,000 spectators were in attendance at Wentworth’s West Course on the final day to see Byeong-Hun An – affectionately known as “Ben” – crowned Asia’s first winner of The European Tour’s flagship event.

Belying his tender age with an astonishingly mature display, the 23 year old South Korean set a tournament record with a 21 under par aggregate winning total.

The 113,640 spectators who streamed through the gates of the Surrey venue were treated to five days of spectacular action, including five holes-in-one - another BMW PGA Championship record, an albatross, two players driving home in BMWs and a golfing master-class from the new champion.

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The tournament was preceded by the BMW PGA Celebrity Pro-Am, now firmly established as the official curtain-raiser to the main event. A record 19,123 spectators attended this year to see a host of stars and celebrities from the worlds of sport, television, music and radio tee up alongside “the pros” for a fun-filled 18 holes.

Or maybe 19! One Direction’s Niall Horan made his Celebrity Pro-Am debut, teaming up with his friend and fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy, who won the BMW PGA Championship in 2014.

The duo were joined by former Manchester United and England footballers Phil Neville and Paul Scholes, and whilst the illustrious quartet were unable to take home any team prizes, Horan still tweeted that the day had been “an incredible experience”.

Neville and Scholes meanwhile admitted that nerves on the first tee were worse than taking a penalty shot at Wembley!

Thursday saw another record attendance, with 20,956 spectators soaking up the Spring sunshine on the opening day of the £5 million tournament. And they were treated to two aces, the second of which was made

by Andrew Johnston, who celebrated in exuberant fashion with a chest bump after winning a BMW M4 Coupe – the hole-in-one prize on the tenth.

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On day two, McIlroy cited mental fatigue as a mitigating factor for his missed cut, but most of the other big guns navigated a safe passage through to the weekend, when the sun again shone on Wentworth.

The action on Saturday will live long in the memories of anyone fortunate enough to be there, as Tommy Fleetwood started the fireworks by making only the third albatross in the history of the BMW PGA Championship on the par five fourth. Shortly afterwards, evergreen Spaniard Miguel Angel Jiménez stole the limelight back with a hole in one on the second – the tenth of his career, another European Tour record.

Sunday’s final round produced two more holes-in-one: the first by South African Trevor Fisher Jnr, again on the second hole, and the second by England’s Chris Wood, who drove away with a BMW i8 after acing the 14th hole.

But Wood’s smile was eclipsed by that of An, who closed with a stunning round of 65 to take the title – and with it a cheque for €833,330 – by six shots from Jiménez and Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee.

It was a suitably stunning climax to an enthralling week which An labelled “life-changing”. He added: “This tournament is like the fifth Major to me. It’s by far the biggest title I have ever won, and it gets me into a lot of events. I wasn’t expecting this.

Even though I’ve been playing well all year, I never thought I would win this event. It was so nice to go into the last hole with a six-shot lead, because it meant I could relax and enjoy it. It makes me very proud to become the first Asian to win this great tournament.” www.europeantour.com

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GOLF EVENTS At London Golf Club every need is catered for and no detail is missed.

As the first golf club to become a Joint Venture Partner of The European Tour and part of the European Tour Properties network, you and your guests will receive the finest care and attention both on and off the course when organising a Golf Event with us.

Conveniently located just off the M25 and M20, it’s easily accessible from London and only 20 miles from Canary Wharf.

We also offer a limitless number of options you can add to your day, in order to make it even more special:

Home of the 2014 Volvo World Match Play Championship, and having hosted both Regional Open Qualifying and European Tour Qualifying School, The International course proves a tough test for the most talented of golfers whilst providing some great opportunities on our risk-reward holes to shoot some great scores.

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From the moment your guests enter our manned gates and drive the mile to the clubhouse they will know they are heading for a day to remember.

GROUP CLINICS Offer the chance for your clients to receive a more personalised form of coaching from one of our PGA Professionals.

Challenge our PGA Professionals on one of our spectacular Par 3s.

PERSONAL TRAINING DAYS Entertain a select few clients with this very personalised coaching day. Clients will receive an overview of their golf game on the driving range in the morning session. A short lunch is then followed by a 9 Hole playing lesson.

PRIZES We can ensure you make the right impression to your guests and clients with top quality merchandise: • Logoed Golf Balls • Accessories (umbrellas, towels, headwear) • Clothing (top brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, J. Lindeberg and FootJoy) • Golf Clubs (drivers, putters, wedges) • Luggage (shoe bag, suit covers)

COURSE BRANDING Reinforce your brand, company or team message with pin flags, banners or flags situated at key points around the course and Clubhouse.

FOOD AND DRINK Our Golf Event menus offer an outstanding choice of wonderful dishes.

PHOTOGRAPHY We use and recommend experienced golf photographers who can take great team photos or action shots of your players.

Prices available upon request.

For more information please contact our Golf Events team on 01474 875 752 or email neil@londongolf.co.uk

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CLUB CAR London Golf Club’s new buggy fleet.

London Golf Club has now available a whole new fleet of Club Car Precedent i3 golf buggies.

With the new buggies, everyone is treated like a Pro: Precise yardages, hole flyovers, real-time leader boards… we are sure the Precedent i3 will make every round feel special.

A typical 48V battery pack achieves over 80 EUs with a full charge. When idle, Visage automatically switches off its backlight to further conserve energy.

Whether you’re playing on one of our Golf Events or simply enjoying 18-holes with a friend or client, we truly hope you enjoy our new fleet and take most advantage of the technology Club Car and Visage provide.

Display: High resolution (readable even in bright sun), fully sealed, weather and impact resistance on-board monitor Golfer Amenities: Yardage book electronic scorecard.

All buggies have the Visage GPS System installed that helps keep buggies out of lakes, sensitive areas and away from potentially hazardous areas like car parks and roads.

Power management For all of its capabilities, Visage demands very little in terms of energy. Visage pulls 12W at full brightness or about 1.25 EUs per 5-hour round.

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EUROPEAN TOUR PROPERTIES Black Mountain Golf Club & Resort.

As members of London Golf Club - the first European Tour Destination - will know, being a member venue of the European Tour Properties network of world class golf venues requires tournament-quality courses, an impressive range of facilities and top levels of service. The award-winning Black Mountain Golf Club & Resort in the Gulf of Thailand, our first Destination in south-east Asia – ticks all those boxes.

Black Mountain is part of a modern, exclusive complex that includes a stunning 18-hole championship layout, a truly spectacular Par 3 course, private resort holiday villas, modern clubhouse, a spa, waterpark, wakeboardpark, and tennis and volleyball facilities - all in a dramatic mountainside setting close to the popular beach resort town of Hua Hin, 200 kilometres south of Bangkok.

The venue also has a superb offering of real estate available for purchase.

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The 7,350 yards, par 72 course, originally opened in 2007, underwent extensive renovations prior to hosting the 2015 True Thailand Classic, with the rough thickened and the greens made firmer and faster to provide a true test for the cream of The European and Asian Tours.

Andrew Dodt took the title by one shot from his fellow Australian Scott Hend and home favourite Thongchai Jaidee, but perhaps the real winner was Black Mountain itself, which in 2014 was named ‘the Best Course in Asia Pacific’ by Golf Monthly and, more recently, received a Diamond Award for Excellence from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.

The European Tour membership were certainly impressed, with Ryder Cup star Thomas Bjørn labelling the resort’s lightning fast greens “the most interesting I’ve seen for a long time”, whilst hugely popular Spaniard Miguel Angel Jiménez called the course “a great test”.

Those sentiments were echoed by Indian Shiv Kapur, who spoke for many when he said that Black Mountain “is a beautiful course in a beautiful setting, and we’re all very lucky to be here.”

Whilst the five-star property was new to some, to many of The European Tour’s Swedish contingent it is a home from home, with the likes of Johan Edfors, Rikard Karlberg and Jaidee all escaping the harsh conditions in their homeland and relocating to Hua Hin for their winter practice.

The trio own properties on the five-star complex, which boasts a large selection of residential options for purchase, all of which come with inclusive lifetime membership of the club.

Three bedroom townhouses alongside the ninth hole of the Championship course boast a top-floor master suite with a pool and deck area.

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Black Mountain joins our newest member venue Saujana Golf & Country Club in Malaysia, The Dutch in the Netherlands, Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, Golf Club St. Leon-Rot and Golf & Country Club Fleesensee in Germany, Le Golf National and Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in France, PGA Catalunya Resort in Spain and, of course, London Golf Club as a European Tour Destination.

The opulent course-side villas come with either three bedrooms and an upper infinity pool, or four bedrooms with a lower level pool, whilst the stylish condominiums, with modern interiors combined with spectacular views, feature contemporary architecture and decoration and offer the ultimate in luxurious private living.

The offering is completed with spectacular four-storey villas, Hole 9 villas and Par 3 Course villas, all in a variety of configurations and offering large open-plan living spaces, pool, terraces, and some with sauna, Jacuzzi, bbq, walk-in closets, laundry etc.

Land plots are also available adjacent to the par three course or along the ninth hole of the championship course, with bespoke design and specifications.

“Black Mountain is truly a world-class resort and a fitting recipient of south-east Asia’s first European Tour Destination,” said David MacLaren, Director of Property and Venue Development for The European Tour.

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“It incorporates a stunning 18-hole golf course and a spectacular Par 3 course, which features water on every hole. The resort also has outstanding off-course facilities including a large clubhouse, a spa and on-site accommodation plus a range of property opportunities are available.

“The essence of The European Tour is to bring elite golf to a world stage, and so customers playing, staying or buying property at a European Tour Properties member venue know that their experience comes with a stamp of tournament quality.

In that respect, Black Mountain ticks every single box – and more.

“We offer our partner venues a high level of sales, marketing and operational support, and for the venues themselves, their members and guests can enjoy the benefits of reciprocal arrangements across the world. The True Thailand Classic was a huge success, and showed the golfing world what an outstanding golf destination Black Mountain is.”

The network of (currently) 15 outstanding venues is completed with European Tour Courses at Estonian Golf & Country Club, near Tallinn; Linna Golf, near Helsinki; Quinta do Lago on Portugal’s Algarve; and Kungsängen Golf Club near Stockholm.

Each world class venue offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services and their identity is closely aligned to The European Tour, thereby creating a unique partnership which ensures that all members and guests can enjoy the outstanding customer experience which is expected from The European Tour family.

For further information on Black Mountain, please visit www.blackmountainhuahin.com For more information on European Tour Properties, please visit www.europeantourproperties.com

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CLUB OPERATIONS INVESTMENT New air conditioning and boilers systems.

In 2014, London Golf Club celebrated 20 years of history and to maintain the best possible facilities to our members and guests, a new air conditioning and boiler system has been installed. This will allow us to keep a five-star environment throughout the year, not only to golfers using the Clubhouse but also to Weddings, and Meetings & Events attendants.

AIR CON SYSTEM As some of you may be aware, the R22 refrigerant gas has been banned so the management team decided to replace the whole system which allows us to achieve 30% saving on energy.

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The selected company to provide the units was DAIKIN, the market leader on air conditioning. All units use the latest technology and are computer controlled with remote access.

For the first time since the Clubhouse was built the Sir Henry Cooper Room has also been allocated with a unit offering an even more welcoming facility during the summer.

For a safer transport of all units we used a 50 meters high crane which was provided by the project contractor.

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NEW BOILERS FOR HOT WATER SYSTEM Due to age, we started to plan to replace our obsolete equipment with heat-on-demand boilers. These were supplied by LOCHIVAR, market leaders.

Our old hot water vessels, which stored 20.000 litres at constant 60 degrees was extremely energy wasteful.

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The new system is retained for central heating only and the highly efficient new pumps, allow us to save around 50% on electricity consumption.

The new pumps also permit a closer and easier control of temperatures.

On both projects we are looking at longevity and we expect it to be used for the next two decades.

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IMG PRESTIGE Bled Golf Course.

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BLED GOLF COURSE

THE AREA

Bled Golf Course is the oldest and largest golf course in Slovenia and lies just minutes from the historic and world-renowned town of Bled. Originally constructed in 1937 for the then Yugoslav Royal Family, the course was extensively re-designed in the 1970’s by the famous architect Donald Harradine and provides golfers with twisting tree-lined fairways and spectacular and breathtaking views of Slovenia‘s highest mountains.

With its emerald-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps and the Karavanke as backdrops, Bled is Slovenia’s most popular resort, drawing everyone from honeymooners lured by the romantic setting to backpackers, who come for the hiking, biking, boating and canyoning possibilities.

Today Bled is visited by thousands of tourists, golfers and non-golfers, seeking to experience for themselves the natural beauty and mystique of this breathtaking region.

The course is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe and in 2014 has been ranked by Golf World in 49th place on the Top 100 Courses in Continental Europe.

The Course has hosted many major amateur and professional events and tournaments and by using various tee-decks, it presents a genuine challenge to elite players whilst remaining truly enjoyable to those less skilled.

The Kings Clubhouse which was originally built in 1938 for Yugoslav royalty, is considered a real gem of regional architecture and provides extensive dining and changing facilities in a truly unique atmosphere.

Adjoining terraces allow golfers to relax after their round whilst enjoying views of the course and surrounding landscape.

In addition to Bled, there are a number of other golf courses in the surrounding area and the Bled Team would be delighted to arrange tee-times for guests wishing to play.

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Slovenia was recently voted amongst the top 10 tourist destinations in the World by Lonely Planet and it’s capital, Ljublijana, is a short 30 minute drive from Bled. The city offers a wealth of cultural and historical points of interest and here guests can discover the country’s fascinating history or simply relax and watch the world go by in a riverside cafe on the banks of the iconic Lublijanica River.

For those looking to sample some other cultures, the Italian and Austrian borders are just a short drive away, a fact that that allows the more adventourous golfer to play golf in 3 countries all within a 30-minute drive!

The two suites and seven rooms are modernly furnished, air-conditioned, with TV set, mini-bar and complimentary wi-fi.

GETTING THERE Ljublijana Airport is less than 30 minutes from Bled and offers daily direct flights with Easyjet from London Stansted. Flight time is approximately 2 hours. Alternatively, Venice airport is a 2 hour drive from Bled.

RATES We are delighted to offer London Golf Club member’s a preferential 10% discount on our standard rates including a complimentary upgrade to a Junior Suite (subject to availability).

For members bookings on any of the IMG Prestige Courses please contact Leonardo Izzi on 01474 875 702 or email Leonardo@londongolf.co.uk

ACCOMMODATION Comfortable on-site accommodation is provided in the unique setting of the Kings Clubhouse and is rounded off by wonderful views across the golf course, the Karavanke and the Julian Alps.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND CONTACTS ELIGO BLED d.o.o.

Golf Course Bled, Vrba 37a, SI-4248 Lesce, Slovenia GPS N: 46.3614, GPS E: 14.081 www.golfbled.si

GOLF COURSE BLED – RECEPTION General information T: +386 1 200 99 01 E: info@golfbled.si

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Accommodation per person/day

SEASON A 14 Mar - 04 May 2015 05 Oct - 30 Nov 2015

SEASON B 05 May - 04 Oct 2015

Double room

60,00 €

70,00 €

Junior suite

70,00 €

80,00 €

Double room & 18 holes golf

105,00 €

115,00 €

Junior suite & 18 holes golf

115,00 €

125,00 €

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Jumeirah Golf Estates

RECIPROCAL EXPERIENCE At some of the best golf courses in the world.

London Golf Club Members enjoy reciprocal playing rights at preferential rates at some of the best golf courses in the world.

A selection of Venues that goes from Yas Links, Abu Dhabi; Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai; Quinta do Lago in Portugal; Finca Cortesin or PGA Catalunya in Spain and many others.

“Finca Cortesin was an amazing course, every hole was challenging, interesting and very picturesque. The Clubhouse restaurant gives excellent views and a lovely atmosphere with great service. The Driving range is great from which you hit down into the valley... I would not hesitate to play the course again all members of my party had the same view.”

Sarah Clark “Some of the best courses in the world are located in Dubai. Our experience of booking tee times at the Emirates and Jumeirah via the London Golf Club has been terrific and we will continue to use this great service in the future. Just ask Leonardo!”

Nigel Fairbairn

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“This is a great arrangement for LGC members, there’s always a warm welcome at Quinta do Lago and a great saving too!

It’s my ambition play at all of the clubs affiliated with LGC at some stage, as I’m sure they are also of the highest standard.”

Peter Townsend “The whole process couldn’t be easier.

I’ve contact LGC to book a tee time, turned up in Quinta do Lago showed my European Tour Properties card and got an exceptional rate for a fantastic course.”

Ryan Wolfe “Two of the best courses I have ever played, both a very strong challenge with some long and accurate driving required.

Both courses have natural landscape hazards as well as the inevitable water hazards in all of the “correct” places to gather your ball.

I totally recommend to everyone that they take the opportunity to play both The Stadium and The Tour Courses as the condition is second to none and if your preference is lightening greens then you will thoroughly enjoy it. Leonardo took care of the bookings and the staff at PGA were very helpful indeed.”

Craig Dean, LGC Member

“I have used London Golf Club to arrange rounds at a number of their partner clubs since we have been members. The service we have received from both LGC and the partner clubs has always been very professional and courteous. Being able to arrange tee times at different courses with a team we know so well has made the task really easy. I would recommend any member to take advantage of the LGC reciprocal arrangements at the many partner clubs around the world. We are looking forward to visiting some of the other courses in the next few years and returning again to some of our favourites we have already played.

We have been lucky enough to play all the partner courses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the last few years including Jumeirah Golf Estates where we have always been made to feel very welcome and looked after just like we were members. Both the Earth and Fire courses are a great challenge and consistently in amazing condition, just remember to take your putting game with you! The standard of the courses, levels of service and the special rates we enjoy as LGC members have given us some of the best golfing experiences we have had.

Thank you LGC.” Peter Knight

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“Just a quick note to thank you for arranging the golf at The Dutch. We absolutely had a fantastic day out and would highly recommend a visit. Thanks again!”

Anthony Picariello “I booked Quinta do Lago through Leonardo, it couldn’t have been easier. One email requesting the days/times and then I received an email back confirming. When I arrived at Quinta it was easy, I got a friendly welcome as if I was a member. The rate is far better than anyone else can do.”

Mark Maidment

Finca Cortesin

“We tend to visit Dubai Creek in April and October when the weather conditions are a little more conducive to a pleasant round of golf. If playing at the weekends it will be very busy and will always be a shotgun start.

Holes 17 & 18 run parallel to the Creek and, if you are unfortunate enough to be drawn to play one of these for your first hole, it can be a little daunting with water all down the left hand side!

Midweek is a much more relaxed affair and accessibility is readily available.

After completing the 18th there is a beautiful Clubhouse and ample outside seating for a relaxing beer and good quality food at realistic, for Dubai, prices.”

Steve Corner

PGA Catalunya

For more information and to see the full reciprocal golf courses list please visit the Members Area of the website.

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GARDENING At London Golf Club every need is catered for and no detail is missed.

BY CHRIS FIFIELD “A quiet year this one…” Words uttered to me this spring. After replying with a polite nod and a smile to myself I got back to compiling the infinite jobs list for the gardens and landscaping this year. True, we have no major golf tournament for 2015 at least, but all that means is an opportunity to switch focus to other projects.

This type of equipment is increasingly being used by the National Trust as it enables work to be done amongst visitors with minimal disturbance. Hence, for us, they are quieter to use around the clubhouse and lighter with less vibration on your hands compared to the petrol equipment. More importantly they are making my life easier as I get dangerously close to 40!

The fruits of our labour from the extensive woodland work are becoming clear with ever more areas of the woodland floors producing impressive carpets of bluebells.

The area to the left of the 9th Heritage saw a great deal of clearance work and is looking all the better for it. It is by no means finished, but the amount of work that was achieved by our team, in a relatively short space of time has made a dramatic impact.

My new recruit Sam has hit the ground running and seems to revel in the challenges of such a diverse role. One of the first tasks was to prune back all of the vibrant dogwood stems…before they bud up. It seems criminal to be hacking back some of the only late winter colour left, but it is a necessary evil to ensure fresh, young growth which then will produce a vibrant and dazzling display for next winter.

Using a wood chipper to mechanically clear the lighter branches saves time and reduces the need for bonfires. As an added bonus we have saved some of the chippings and have begun using them to cover the woodchip paths that cut through the woodland. We also contract tree surgeons in for the trickier trees as well as updating our chainsaws and equipment. This is all really paying off in terms of quality and efficiency. In addition, we have increased our range of cordless, battery powered hand tools with a pole saw, blower and long arm hedge cutter, which are all proving up to the task.

You may have noticed that we have taken out a small section of our cloud-shaped hedge along the driveway and replaced with a selection of new plants. The reason was the break up the long stretch of green with some winter colour using a relatively new species – Cornus sericea ‘Cardinal’ that has distinctive, bright, coral coloured stems and holds its colour in the winter even when left to grow tall, unlike other species.

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black berries and looks good on a woodland edge. As does the common fern used, (Polypodium vulgare).

Another area we have revamped is behind the 1st tees Heritage, or as you come off the 9th green and around the corner.

The evergreen, Euonymous was too close to the Yew hedge and as a result the Yew was suffering from lack of light and losing its shape so we replaced it with a simple, staggered strip of Stipa gigantea grasses and more dogwoods to tie in with the surrounding planting scheme, and to remain as low maintenance as possible.

Once established the effect of these golden grasses set against the rich, dark green Yew hedge will be stunning. I’m thinking of using these reliable grasses as a softer alternative to evergreen hedging elsewhere, as the effect of the seed heads dancing in the breeze or glistening in the frost at dawn, is as good as any exotic species.

We have also put in Sarcoccoca hookeriana, a fragrant evergreen with creamy white flowers in winter or spring, followed by purple

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The bagdrop has been a focus of re-thinking the planting scheme. A small but crucial area near the bagstands has been planted up.

More will be added with bulbs and bedding, but for now it looks a lot tidier.

After much deliberation it was decided to plant Osmantus burkwoodii. This is evergreen, tough, hugely fragrant, has a neat growth habit and abundantly flowers in April / May. It’s an excellent specimen plant for key areas and can be trimmed or left to naturally feather.

We underplanted with Stachys ‘Big Ears’ for its contrasting foliage and texture and Stipa tenuissima for a soft feathery edge. Behind this we have used a dry shade loving plant.

A relatively newly available species, Epimedium ‘Sphynx Twinkler’, which has an exotic flower and unusual holly-like foliage.

This is all an example of right plant, right place.

Opposite to this area is the next phase.

Currently this is adorned with a temporary display of tulips and pansies. Once these and the summer bedding have retired the whole area will be revamped. To try to knock back the invasive weed the bed needs to be cleared first and then replanted with a complimentary palette of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, grasses and bedding, so watch out for this over the next twelve months.

On the subject of summer bedding, I’ve tried to tweak the range of plants again this year and will introduce some newbies. As well as the regular Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Purity White’, look forward to ‘Seashell’ and ‘Candy Stripe’.

I’m also trialling Rudbeckia lacianata ‘Goldquelle’ for its late flowering, height and unusual blooms.

I hope everyone enjoyed the early display of blooms near the Spike Bar terrace this spring. The blue and white hyacinths were very showy and the daffs did their usual good job, The succession of displays from the snowdrops and crocus through to the Alliums has timed itself beautifully with one species rearing its head as another fades until the hardy perennials pick up and fill the void until autumn.

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GARDENING

It was good to complete our chef’s requested herb bed this spring to provide the kitchens with fresh herbs. After removing a small amount of thyme, oregano and mint from our restaurant gardens, I did promise we would replace these in a new location.

For inspiration, our two head chefs and I took an afternoon to visit Iden Croft herb garden in a sunny Staplehurst. It was early in the season, however they still had an extensive choice of culinary and medicinal herbs that we could enquire about, sniff and indeed taste before we purchased.

Over the winter period I had constructed a raised sleeper bed with plenty of sub-drainage and a nutrient rich ‘veggie mix’ topsoil. I ameliorated with 6mm of horticultural grit. We sited this bed in as sunny a location as we could find and so far things are growing nicely.

There is a selection of staples such as thyme (Thymus vulgare), chives (Allium schoenoprasum, sage (Salvia officinalis) and oregano (Oreganum vulgare).

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We’ve added some edible Viola flowers and a good culinary lavender for the chefs to play with so don’t be alarmed if you have a garnish of flowers on your salad soon.

I blame Masterchef! I tried them out on my toddler… Let’s just say it’s an acquired taste for such a young palette!

Herbs will stand up to the drier conditions that we have had already this year.

However, some of the trees in the clubhouse car park have been struggling in the last couple of years.

The canopies of the Ash tree in particular have looked sparse and weaker than they should so last year we installed some drip feed hose along these tree lines so that we can give them a boost in drier months by connecting them up to our hose points nearby. Hopefully this and some feed should improve their health. For the extremes of climate change we have introduced three Agave americana ‘Marginata’, succulents on our function room terrace, a handsome plant that is ok down to 5 degrees (just tuck

away near the building during the winter) and requires little or no watering so great for a sunny courtyard and good at discouraging unwanted attention with its spiny edges and tips.

I’m not convinced to what extent our seasons are changing due to climate change and would not profess to be any sort of expert but us gardeners are an adaptable breed and with a worldwide selection of plant species at our “green little fingertips” have the opportunity to select plants that are more likely to survive our climate, soils, availability of labour and time rather than stubbornly sticking with traditional varieties and wondering why it is such a struggle. Gardening will never, and should never, be easy but where possible it seems savvy to use plants that will hold their own in their location. Despite all the temptations try to use plants that favour the conditions you already have rather than battling to control and manipulate these conditions.

Try not to battle unnecessarily with nature, it usually wins!

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COMPETITION REPORTS

INTERNATIONAL TROPHY

SPRING TROPHY

JACK NICKLAUS TROPHY

International

Heritage

Heritage

Finally the 2015 season is upon us, in what turned out to be a windy but lovely sunny day.

The spring trophy got off to a blustery start although the sun was shining for the majority of the day.

The first round of the Jack Nicklaus trophy saw twenty-six men take to The Heritage and battle it out.

The Heritage, always more challenging and tougher to score around, was once again showing the lower scoring compared to the International trophy. Martin Sterling was a part of the 2nd group in with a solid knock of 34pts, Martin ended up 4th through having a better back nine than Sean Scotcher who was placed 5th, but was pipped to 3rd by Stephen Middleton 34pts also.

In tough conditions it was Jason Maloney who led after round 1 with a great round of 38pts, the only man to shoot better than his handicap. Chasing Jason was Mark Maidment and Mark O’Shaughnessy who were both 4 back.

55 competitors took to the course, and it wasn’t long before Mark Wesley posted a good score of 38 points, however the International trophy has been renowned for its high scoring and Peter Ruffoni soon came in with 39 of his own points to take over as leader in the clubhouse.

Not long after that Charlie Parker carded a fantastic round of 4 under his handicap of 3, including 3 birdies and 1 bogey to take over the lead with 43pts. Unfortunately for Charlie in the group directly behind him Daryl Carter was posting a great score of his own, 45pts to take victory and his first competition win at the London Golf Club.

In the middle of the pack, Mike Hart was putting together a good score of his own, ending up in 2nd place with 35pts.

Coming in with a great score of 37pts was a new member Lee Baillie, to take this first Competition win and get his name up on the wall early into his London Golf Club membership.

INTERNATIONAL TROPHY

Round 2 began and it was Nick York and Mike Hart who had the best rounds, both managing great scores of 34 points in tough conditions and finish 2nd and 3rd respectively. The task set by Jason Maloney was also too tough as he managed another good round of 32pts, and went on to take the title by 3 points his maiden win as a London Club member.

JACK NICKLAUS TROPHY

SPRING TROPHY

1st

Daryl Carter (20)

45 pts

1st

Lee Baillie (16)

37 pts

1st

Jason Maloney

38 + 32 = 70pts

2nd

Charlie Parker (3)

43 pts

2nd

Mike Hart (14)

35 pts

2nd

Nick York

33 + 34 = 67pts

3rd

Spencer Wallace (19)

40 pts

3rd

Stephen Middleton (19)

34 pts

3rd

Mike Hart

31 + 34 = 65pts

4th

Michael Hart (10)

40 pts

4th

Martin Sterling (12)

34 pts

4th

Jan Pretorius

33 + 29 = 62pts

5th

Peter Ruffoni (18)

39 pts

5th

Sean Scotcher (11)

34 pts

5th

Mark Maidment

34 + 28 = 62pts

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CAPTAINS CUP

CHAIRMAN’S TROPHY

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Heritage & International

Heritage

Heritage & International

Round 1 of the Captains Cup held on the International was extremely tight with only 2 shots separating the top 8. Ryan Dalton shot a super 76 gross, but was one off the leader Suchin Yooyai who also had a great round.

On Saturday the 4th of July the Chairman’s Trophy saw 38 men take to the Heritage from the white tees on a lovely summer’s day.

This year The Club Championship saw 22 competitors brave the blue tees on both the Heritage and International.

Only 5 points separated the whole of the top 10 with Neil Franklin just beating Peter Ruffoni to 4th place with a better back 9 of 19pts.

The competitors took to the International first on a weekend where the weather was boundto make the courses even tougher.

It was Graham Kerr that led the way after round one with a solid round of 5 over par, 1 clear of Charlie Parker and 2 ahead of Connor McCauley and James Smith.

In round 2 the field took to the Heritage and the scoring proved much tougher this time. The leader going into this round managed a good score of 77gross that secured him 3rd spot, pipped to 2nd only on countback by Ryan Dalton who managed to better his 5th place from the same event last year. This years winner however was Connor McCauley, who started round 2 in 6th place, but played 2 consecutive steady rounds of nett 73s to take the glory.

The top 3 all shared the total of 37 points, it was Jan Pretorius that took 3rd with a back 9 of 19pts. Connor McCauley, a name that has been around the top of the leaderboard all season managed a slightly better back 9 of 21pts. But taking first place with a fantastic 22pts (1 over par gross) on the run in was Nicholas McKnight.

CAPTAINS CUP

Round 2 on the Heritage saw only one man break 80 in difficult conditions. The halfway leader managed an 83 to finish up 4th overall.

It was the chasing pack that took the top 3.

Connor and Charlie both scoring 81’s to finish 3rd and 2nd respectively. But it was James Smith with a great round of 79 that saw him lift the trophy, in his maiden win at the London Golf Club.

TITLE

CHAIRMANS TROPHY

1st

Connor McCauley (4)

73 + 73 = 146

1st

Nicholas McKnight (9)

37 pts

1st

James Smith (3)

79 + 79 = 158

2nd

Ryan Dalton (4)

72 + 76 = 148

2nd

Connor McCauley (4)

37 pts

2nd

Charlie Parker (2)

78 + 81 = 159

3rd

Suchin Yooyai (14)

71 + 77 = 148

3rd

Jan Pretorius (6)

37 pts

3rd

Connor McCauley (4)

79 + 81 = 160

4th

Nicholas McKnight (9)

73 + 77 = 150

4th

Neil Franklin (13)

35 pts

4th

Graham Kerr (5)

77 + 83 = 160

5th

Kieron O’Shaughnessy (18)

73 + 77 = 150

5th

Peter Ruffoni (17)

35 pts

5th

Jan Pretorius (6)

85 + 82 = 167

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DAVID MARSHALL LONDON Keeping tradition alive.

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D AV I D M A R S H A L L L O N D O N

Meet David Marshall, the man behind one of London’s most successful jewellery businesses. From manufacturing for luxury clients to opening a beautiful boutique in Mayfair, David reveals the secrets of this alluring industry to London Golf Club.

London Golf Club: Tell us about life as a goldsmith when you started out in London 35 years ago…

David Marshall: The workshops could be dull and dingy places, often in basement or attics around Soho – luckily for me I had a window! Back then I was working for a small jeweller called E J Shewry on the third floor of 48 Carnaby Street; they used to hang me out of the windows to clean them! Soho was a great place to work, full of creatively diverse people and old English family trades, from hat makers and furniture makers, to jewellers and dressmakers. It was a hive of talented traditional English craftsman.

LGC: Soho is still very vibrant, but what happened to the more traditional trades?

Diamond and white gold Feather bangle, and diamond and white gold Feather drop earrings, both David Marshall London.

DM: Unfortunately, many old English makers were driven out of London due to the recession in the 1980s. The rent prices went up so fast that family businesses couldn’t afford to remain there. I also think many of them didn’t survive because they didn’t understand the importance of apprentices to keep tradition alive. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I wasn’t taken on as an apprentice.

Luckily, apprenticeships are being recognised and revived again in London. I have mentored eight apprentices through my own business, David Marshall London, and all but one has remained in the jewellery industry.

LGC: The David Marshall London boutique offers luxury jewellery from £1,500 to £350,000, and a superior bespoke service. Tell us more about this…

DM: Many of our clients want unique pieces that no one else has. All bespoke David Marshall London jewellery is designed by hand in our Mayfair boutique and made in our London atelier. Our goldsmiths and stone setters are very talented. I often invite my clients to visit and see their jewellery being made, which makes the whole bespoke process much more personal.

LGC: How does David Marshall London complement other luxury British brands?

DM: I consider my work aligned with leading British companies creating superior products, such as Rolls Royce cars and Boss & Co. gunmakers. For me, fine jewellery should be crafted beautifully but also intelligently; for example, knowing when to use heavier, hardwearing platinum and when to use more lightweight white gold. All David Marshall London designs celebrate the diamonds and gemstones they hold, and my atelier can set more than 10,000 stones a month, some of which are just 0.5mm in size. Some of my designs have up to 7,000 stones, so you can imagine how much time and concentration goes into them. For me, this is fine jewellery.

Each piece is crafted to stand the test of time.

Leading British jeweller David Marshall has been creating truly exceptional jewellery under his own name for more than 30 years, opening his Mayfair boutique in 2013.

Visit DavidMarshallLondon.com or call 020 7495 6378

LGC: You make all of your jewellery in London. Why is this important to you?

DM: It gives me an advantage over other jewellers as I can watch over the designs from start to finish and guarantee the standard is kept extremely high. My chief designer says she has never worked with someone with such high standards and sharp eye for the tiniest detail. If one detail is wrong we will remake the whole piece again.

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FOUR SEASONS FAIRWAYS MEMBERS GUEST DAY On the 12th of May the Heritage course hosted the first Guest Day of the year, when members had the opportunity to welcome their guests at the Club for a day to remember. As usual, a full english breakfast was served in The Restaurant before all teams, consisting of one member and three guests, had a briefing session where our Director of Golf, Paul Stuart, presented the rules of the day.

MEMBERS GUEST DAY A day to remember.

Played in a shotgun format, players were fortified during the day with the oriental spiced gin, Opihr, one of the event sponsors.

A Portuguese themed meal prepared by our Chefs was served before the prize presentation, which was another good opportunity for both members and guests to socialise and talk about their experiences on the course. For starter we had carpaccio of octopus with garlic paprika, olive oil and a salad of a black olive, lemon, tomato and crispy capers. As main, braised pork cheeks with creamed mash potato, chorizo, cabbage and peas with a madeira jus.

The winning team won three nights’ accommodation in a luxury villa at Four Seasons Fairways in Quinta do Lago, Portugal, one round of golf at Vale do Lobo and one Spa treatment.

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Nick Roberts Scott Woodford Ross Capeling Benn Parr

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Wayne Patrick Sanchez Peter Howard John Armour

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FOUR SEASON FAIRWAYS at Quinta do Lago, is an exclusive residential holiday resort. It is nestled in the heart of the Algarve’s most prestigious development, just a short drive from Faro Airport. Blending the finest traditions of Portuguese architecture with beautiful landscaped gardens, Four Seasons Fairways is a unique concept. With their unique blend of stunning villa and apartment accommodation, safe and tranquil surroundings, first class Clubhouse facilities and a genuine ‘home from home’ style of hospitality sets Four Seasons Fairways apart from the rest.

For more information please visit www.fourseasonsfairways.com

OPIHR GIN The heritage of Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin is firmly rooted in the ancient Spice Route.

Opihr Gin is crafted with a selection of exotic hand–picked botanicals, carefully chosen by Opihr’s Master Distiller, including spicy cubeb berries from Indonesia, black pepper from India and coriander from Morocco.

The botanicals in Opihr Gin complete their journey at the oldest distillery in England, where quality gin has been traditionally distilled using the same London Dry Gin method since 1761.

Here the botanicals are married with fine English spirit to produce an exotic Oriental spiced gin.

For more information please visit www.opihr.com

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COSTA NAVARINO MEMBERS GUEST DAY The second Members Guest Day of the year was played on the 17th July, also in a shotgun format over the Heritage course.

Thanks to our main sponsor, players were fortified during the day with the amazing wines from Navarino Vineyards: 1827 Rose and Kotyle Chardonnay.

A Greek themed meal prepared by our Chefs was served before the prize presentation: for a starter we had Baked Feta Cheese with Crusty Bread and Greek Salad, while the main was Garlic,Thyme and Oregano Marinated Loin Pork with Lemon Wild Rice, Chargrilled Asparagus & Red Pepper Sauce.

The winning team won 3 nights’ accommodation and two rounds of golf (4 people sharing two double rooms) at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino.

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TEAM MEMBER

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Nic Roberts Jon Boyes Stuart Anderson Greg Owen

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Stewart Gray Ian Smith Ollie Watson Steve Talbot

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3rd

Richard Anderson A Baker R Gonsalves T Elliss

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COSTA NAVARINO is located in the breath-taking seaside landscape of Messinia, the resort consists of two 5-star luxury hotels (The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort), two signature golf courses (The Dunes and The Bay), Golf Academy, Anazoe Spa and a wide range of year-round activities for adults and children which are unique in the Mediterranean.

Designed by Bernard Langer, the Dunes Course has been inspired by the character of the natural landscape, much of the contouring mirrors the rugged outlines of the distant mountains.

Close to the sea, there is a links-like feel; further inland, it reflects a more typically Greek landscape of olive and citrus groves. Several holes run along a small river that meanders through the site and there are large undulating greens, wide fairways and steep-faced pot bunkers.

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Just a few minutes’ drive from Navarino Dunes, is the Bay Course, which offers an alternative set of challenges, in a quite different setting. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the par 71 course places a slightly greater emphasis on strategic play and positional golf. The idyllic setting runs through foothills and right alongside the historic bay of Navarino. Most tees offer amazing sea views and the course rises, falls, twists and turns through three (Seaside, Canyon and Grove) distinct natural landscapes, providing striking contrasts that create a dramatic and memorable round. www.costanavarino.com

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MOTHER’S DAY At The Restaurant and Sir Henry Cooper Room.

The Restaurant & Henry Cooper Rooms were beautifully decorated on Sunday 15th March to celebrate a very special occasion: Mother’s Day. Before being directed to their table by our Event Coordinator, members had the opportunity to socialise with their guests in The Long bar with their favorite drink.

With regards to the Meal prepared by our Chefs, the Starter could be chosen from Spring Leek and Potato Broth with a Cheddar Crouton; Nicoise Salad of Smoked Tuna, Baby Leaves, Quail Egg, Sunblush Tomatoes, and Kalamata Olive Tapenade; Butterflied King Prawns with Chorizo Panzanella Salad and Saffron Aioli or Rillette of Confit Duck with Brioche Croutes and Peach Compote.

The main dishes prepared were Rare Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Chateau Potatoes, Broccoli, glazed Carrots and Red Wine Jus; Pressed Belly of Pork with Mustard Mashed Potatoes, Black Pudding Croquette, Caramelised Apples and Parsnips and a Calvados Jus; Tikka spiced Monkfish with Mussels, Saffron Potatoes,

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Green Beans and Coriander in a lightly curried Broth and Pumpkin Ravioli with Roasted Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Sage Butter.

Our well-known desserts selection included Dark Chocolate Scone with Clotted Cream and Amaretto; Banoffee Cheesecake with Salted Caramel; Raspberry and Lemon Mille Feuille; Rhubarb and Custard Trifle or a Selection of British Cheeses with Apple and Ginger Chutney and Walnut Bread.

On each table was a special gift for every mother to remember the special day spent at the Club.

For more information on Social Christmas Events please contact Becky Lander on 01474 875 720 or email Becky@londongolf.co.uk

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M O T H E R ’ S D AY

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Warm welcoming reception, well laid out table plan, accommodating staff and very high quality food made it a wonderful experience for all the mums on our table.

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Lakhbir Heer, LGC Member

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Gary Smy, LGC Member

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The service, food, and ambience were very good.

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The Lunch was well organised with great service, good food and wine. The atmosphere was relaxing and our three mothers all had a good time.

We will definitely re book for next year.

Geoff Doyle, LGC Member

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EASTER LUNCH Delicious food and an afternoon of entertainment.

On arrival, all guests enjoyed a drink in The Long Bar with a great view of the golf course, on a very sunny Sunday.

Some of the options prepared by our Chefs for Starter included Hot Smoked Salmon with Golden Beetroot, Horseradish Potato Salad and Baby Watercress, or Pressed Belly of Pork with Apple and Frissee Salad, Apple Crisp and Balsamic Reduction.

For the Dessert lovers, a hard choice had to be made between Dark Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sorbet and Chocolate Soil; Mango and Passion fruit Panna Cotta with Coconut Macaroons; Peanut Butter Parfait with Toasted Brioche, Caramelised Banana and Jelly or Winterdale Cheddar, Kentish Blue, Somerset Brie with Pear and Cider Chutney and Walnut Bread.

One of the most waited for moments of the day was The Animals attraction. This was a great opportunity for children and parents to have a picture taken with a Rabbit or a Turtle, which was a different and fun part of the event.

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Stunning food and service, in an excellent setting.

My Family and I had a cracking afternoon!

Dave Jones, LGC Member

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On Sunday 5th April members and guests celebrated Easter Sunday at London Golf Club, with delicious food and an afternoon full of entertainment for the children.

As Main, members and guests had the option between Roast Supreme of Turkey with Sage and Onion Stuffing, Chateau Potatoes, Tied Green Beans, Turned Carrots and Red Wine Jus; Herb crusted Cannon of Lamb with Boulangere Potatoes, Ratatouille and Redcurrant and Rosemary Jus; Pan-fried Red Mullet with Herb Couscous, Spinach, Orange and Pomegranate Salad or Risotto Primavera with Spring Vegetables and a Parmesan Crisp.

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My family and I, consisting of seven adults and two two year olds, had a fantastic day at the Club on Easter Sunday with the usual great service and particularly delicious food. My wife and I also had lunch on 3rd May and again the service and food was superb and I can highly recommend these lunches to all Club members.

Dermot O’Connor, LGC Member

DID YOU KNOW…

The Easter Bunny tradition made its way to the US in the 18th century.

It is believed to have originated in Europe where it was actually the Easter Hare.

Other Easter traditions include wearing Easter bonnets, making Easter baskets and having Easter egg hunts.

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£295 per person (October – November) £385 per person (August – September) *Terms and conditions apply.

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SUMMER BBQ For barbeque lovers.

One of the attractions for this summer was a monthly Barbeque held at the Spike Bar terrace, on the third weekend of the month.

The most special occasion was celebrated on Sunday 21st June, when members and family came down to the Club for Father’s Day Lunch.

Our Chefs prepared an “Australian BBQ” with a great selection, from “Hungry Jacks” Beetroot and Rosemary Burger with Cheese, Bacon and Pineapple on a Sweet Bun; Honey and Oregano BBQ Pulled Lamb Shoulder with Aussie Slaw on a grilled Flatbread or Jumbo Wild Boar Sausage with Coopers Sparkling Ale Onions and Hot Mustard on a Torpedo Roll.

and Spinach Salad; Mango & Papaya Salsa and Cucumber Tzatziki. Dessert options were Bundaberg Rum, Banana and Caramel Ice Cream Sundae with a Coconut Lamington.

For more information on our Social Events please contact Becky Lander on 01474 875 720 or email becky@londongolf.co.uk

The Salad options were Gem Lettuce, Crouton and Parmesan Salad with Roasted Chook; Potato, Golden Beetroot and Red Onion Salad with Horseradish Vinaigrette; Penne Pasta, Roasted Sweet Potato, Pine Nuts

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B&O Bang & Olufsen Vip Lounge.

EXPERIENCE BANG & OLUFSEN LIKE NEVER BEFORE Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone is delighted to offer members of the London Golf Club the exclusive opportunity to discover the true potential of Bang & Olufsen in a magnificent setting. Members are invited to enjoy an unrivalled audio-visual experience at the retailer’s luxurious showroom, where they and their guests can enjoy the use of the dedicated VIP lounge with Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone’s compliments.

Over a glass of champagne or freshlyprepared coffee, London Golf Club members are welcome to use the VIP lounge facility as the perfect meeting venue or to entertain friends, the combination of incredible audiovisual equipment, premium furniture and Wi-Fi providing a superb and unique location for business and pleasure. Visitors to the VIP lounge will be enthralled by the phenomenal 85″ BeoVision Avant television – the larger version of the television that the Beoshop group provides for the enjoyment of members at the London Golf Club.

Delivering a level of sound and picture quality that must be seen and heard to be believed, the flagship television is connected to Bang & Olufsen’s latest wireless loudspeakers and pioneering BeoSound Moment digital

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audio system. Complementing the VIP lounge viewing experience is the finest customer service and showroom environment. Showroom Managers Philip Smith and Carl Chapman use their combined 60 years of Bang & Olufsen experience to provide unrivalled expertise, while visitors enjoy a contemporary, beautifully appointed setting in which to explore the delights of the esteemed audio-visual brand that this year celebrates its 90th anniversary.

Members who entrust their audio-visual requirements to the expert Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone team also enjoy the peace-ofmind that the business is part of the longestablished and family run Beoshop group – the biggest group of privately-owned Bang & Olufsen retailers in Europe.

In addition to Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone, the Beoshop group also operates official Bang & Olufsen showrooms in Bexleyheath, Bromley, Cambridge and Tunbridge Wells.

To make an appointment to use the VIP lounge, London Golf Club members are invited to contact Bang & Olufsen of Maidstone on 01622 692893.

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MARQUÉS DE RISCAL The oldest winery in Rioja.

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MARQUÉS DE RISCAL

Marqués de Riscal is the oldest winery in Rioja.

Founded in Elciego (Álava – Spain) in 1858

by Guillermo Hurtado de Amézaga, from the outset it has been a point of reference in the winemaking business at both national and international level.

Throughout its history, Marqués de Riscal has always been an innovating, pioneering cellar and reference in a constantly changing winemaking sector. The company seeks to make wines which are original, fresh, elegant and easy to drink. The wines started to be exported in the last quarter of the 19th Century and now are sold in 110 countries.

INNOVATING SPIRIT, THE CITY OF WINE As part of its innovating spirit, Marqués de Riscal started in 2006 a colossal project with the special contribution of the Canadian architect, Frank O. Gehry. It gives shape to the cellars’ spirit – innovation and tradition are united in a single building, using the most modern materials and constituting a true architectural landmark. Without a shadow of a doubt, the City of Wine is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in Spanish wine cellars to date.

Marqués de Riscal has merged the concepts of tradition and modernity, achieving a perfect integration between the old facilities and the new building designed by Frank O. Gehry.

The City of Wine is the Spanish château of the 21st century.

For more information please visit: www.marquesderiscal.com Twitter@marquesderiscal

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LGC APP

THE LONDON GOLF CLUB APP Available for free download on both AppStore and Google Play, the London Golf Club App uses HTML5 technology and offers a whole range of functionalities.

The scorecard functionality allows up to 4 players with different scoring formats and the possibility to share the results via social media such as Twitter and Facebook.

If you are new to any of our two golf courses, a 3D flythrough is available for the 36 holes so players can have access to all kind of information before they tee-off.

The London Golf Club App also provides dynamic directions from wherever you are to the home of the 2014 Volvo World Match Play and it provides users up to date weather information for the Club’s geographical location.

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KJUS Shaping Innovation from the Slopes to the Fairways.

KJUS was actually founded on a golf course 15 years ago, when the Swiss entrepreneur Didi Serena and Olympic ski champion Lasse Kjus made a groundbreaking observation: True freedom of movement derives from the amount of stretch used in clothes.

Shortly after, they brought the first stretch ski pants to the market establishing KJUS as the technical leader in the industry.

Golfers have similar functional needs as skiers.

Therefore, creating innovative golf apparel was the next logical step.

The people at KJUS are as passionate on the slopes as on the fairways, and the golf garments benefit from the same elaborate material and fabrics as the acclaimed ski-wear.

In anything they do, they strive for one vision: uncompromising performance.

www.kjus.com

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INTERVIEW WITH NICO SERENA, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT KJUS At KJUS, Nico is responsible for the Design, Product Development and Marketing departments. He has been part of KJUS ever since its beginnings in 2000.

Please tell us more: What makes KJUS golf garments so special and innovative?

We design technical sportswear offering perfect protection against the elements, but also keeping your body climate balanced at all times. On top, our apparel is soft, silent and stretchy. Our experience as a premium ski-wear brand has made us experts when it comes to the latest and best in fabrics.

For us, state-of-the-art is not good enough – we develop our own Japanese materials that you will only find in our collections.

Your ideal round of golf?

I always try to be one of the first on the golf course. This special atmosphere: morning dew, light mist, the smell of freshly cut grass, when everything seems so untouched.

All of this in combination with great company, people you either are inspired by or that you have known for many years.

Of course, a day like that gets even more perfect, when I manage to hit a decent draw, well-aimed shots and great putts.

A memorable golfing experience?

Actually, we just had a photo shooting with our KJUS athletes Caroline Martens and Max Kieffer at the London Golf Club.

To see how our sophisticated collection comes alive and fits into this environment, how it supports the true golfer in playing at his or her best – for me, that’s almost as satisfying as hitting a hole-in-one.

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COACHING Focusing on the fundamentals.

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COACHING

By: Paul Stuart, Director of Golf Hybrid Health Check Hybrids are miracle clubs for a lot of players and should be the ‘go too’ clubs rather than trying to hit long irons. The centre of gravity in the clubhead is set back from the face so you can launch the ball high and square the club, more easily than you can with a long iron, even from the rough. But just because hybrids are user-friendly doesn’t mean you don’t have to take some care in how you swing them. Subtle adjustments in the setup and ball position will promote the best chances of success.

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Even though hybrids are very forgiving, many players still don’t trust the combination of loft and centre of gravity to get the ball up in the air. Tilting your shoulders away from the target, trying to lift the ball in the air is not the way to go.

Trying to sweep the ball with a ball position to far forward, is also a common mistake.

2. SET YOUR HAND POSITION You will notice how the shaft of the club is now vertical as I have set my hand position more forward. The ball is positioned slightly further back in my stance with my shoulders level.

The lie angle – the angle of the shaft to the clubhead – is a huge factor as most hybrids are built to compensate for a slice.

If you find yourself fighting a hook, stand a little closer with your hands in a higher position. For faders, the opposite can help – bend over, hands lower.

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Correct ball position.

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Your hybrid may look like a fairway wood but you need to play it the way you would an iron. From the correct setup described earlier, go ahead and make your backswing staying centred over the ball. Through impact, focus on a downward blow (even making a little divot). Focus on moving your right side through the ball and finishing high with all your weight on your left leg.

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The characteristics that make up a hybrid give them the added bonus for some shots around the green.

1. We have all faced those tricky little shots around the green from the semi rough with not much green to work with.

This is where the versatility of a hybrid comes in with its centre of gravity set back.

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2. Grip down the handle adopting your regular putting grip and place the ball back in your stance, feet close together.

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3. Keeping your wrists firm, make a putting stroke action, making sure you follow through. The ball will pop up out of the rough and roll towards the hole. With a bit of time practising this shot you will soon be confident to add it to your short game repertoire on the course.

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EVENTS AT LONDON GOLF CLUB WEDDINGS PARTIES MEETINGS & CONFERENCES FIRST-CLASS HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE

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CHAKA TRAVEL 20 years as the UK’s leading golf holiday specialists.

Since 1995 Chaka Travel have established themselves as one of the UK and Ireland’s leading golf tour operators providing luxury golf holidays to exotic destinations and beyond. Starting with golf and safari to Zimbabwe they soon added other exotic destinations to their portfolio offering world class golfing holidays around the world.

Over the last 20 years Chaka Travel have become the UK’s leading golfing holiday specialists offering exotic golf holidays and golf tours to some of the world’s most exciting destinations.

Discover world class golf in the world’s most exciting golf resorts including Mauritius, South Africa, Mexico, USA, Morocco Abu Dhabi and some hidden gems closer to home.

All Chaka Travel specialists are golfers that share first hand experience of all destinations.

The Chaka team share over 80 years of knowledge in worldwide travel and love nothing more than sharing this to ensure you experience the ultimate golf holiday!

As they enter their 20th year, they are expanding their portfolio and building on unique relationships with golf professionals throughout the United Kingdom.

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Offering a wide range of golf escapes, including once in a lifetime golf experiences to make the cup of life over flow, exotic tournaments and escorted tours.

These allow you to combine your own private holiday with the enjoyment of friendly, organised competitions and the company of like-minded golfers.

Chaka Travel are working with golf professionals throughout the United Kingdom to host their tours. You will explore all the traditional sights on your trip but with the Chaka Golf team you will enjoy the undoubted benefits of having the unique knowledge only a local would know!

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Escorted Tours Join us for one of our escorted tours where you will explore new destinations whilst sharing your experience with like-minded travellers. You will have the luxury of being accompanied by a golf professional who will be on hand to offer golf tuition but also share their first hand knowledge of the local sights to enhance your overall holiday experience.

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Many of these courses are of superb quality, excellently equipped and situated in a beautiful scenic location.

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Challenging & dynamic you can choose to play a leisurely 9 holes to 18 holes on spectacular courses including the Signature Jack Nicklaus course in Cancun. www.chakatravel.com

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CHERVÒ Leading italian manufacturer of clothing and accessories for golf.

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Garments with solid nuances, are combined with clothing offering delicate graphic prints in small flowers and leaves ton sur ton, particular themes houndstooth and Prince of Wales.

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REV IT UP IN DETROIT

Ready for bed? Your suite easily converts to become one of the longest fully flat beds in business class. Change into your complimentary sleep suit, and curl up under the soft duvet.

From the 1st July 2015 Virgin Atlantic will be flying from London Heathrow, direct to Detroit Metropolitan Airport once a day, every day. Making it super easy for you to visit the largest city on the United States-Canada border.

The home of cars, culture, music and sports, Detroit may have a bit of a gritty reputation, but it’s in fact brimming with life and urban excitement.

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Fronting four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan offers excellent surf beaches, unspoilt islands, great golfing and plenty of boating.

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Virgin Atlantic Upper Class is the ultimate way to travel, door to door. Your journey begins with a complimentary chauffeur driven car* transfer to the airport.

At London Heathrow, you’ll arrive at the Upper Class Wing.

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With its Drive Thru Check In and Private Security Channel, you’ll be relaxing in the Clubhouse in just 10 minutes.

Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses aren’t like ordinary airport lounges. They’re more like private members’ clubs. Enjoy a fantastic menu of food and drink, plus, complimentary spa treatments and haircuts**. When it’s time to board, you’ll discover your Upper Class Suite.

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With a unique design that gives you direct aisle access and plenty of space to relax.

For dinner, the Upper Class menu offers a delicious selection of hot and cold cuisine and delectable desserts. There’s also a choice of fine wine, plus cheese and port to finish your meal. After dinner, stretch your legs with a visit to the onboard bar. It’s a great place to meet fellow passengers.

Before landing, a hot breakfast or afternoon tea is served depending on the time of day.

If you’d rather sleep in, and your flight arrives back into London Heathrow before 1.30pm, enjoy a cooked breakfast and hot shower in the Revivals lounge. * Chauffeur driven car service available at most destinations with selected Upper Class fares (J, D, I & C class).

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RECIPE Carpaccio of Octopus with Garlic Paprika Oil and a Salad of Kalamata Olive, Lemon, Tomato and Crispy Capers

“Carpaccio�: an Italian dish traditionally of raw, seasoned, wafer thin meat or fish.This version uses octopus cooked in a ham stock for full flavour and served thinly sliced with an elegant Mediterranean salad.

Prepared by Lewis Duggan, Sous Chef

INGREDIENTS Serves a minimum of 8 people For the Octopus: 1 whole frozen Octopus 3 Pig Trotters 2 bulbs Garlic, halved 3 large Onions, roughly chopped 5 sticks Celery, roughly chopped 2 Leeks, roughly chopped 5 sprigs Thyme 2 Bay Leaves Parsley stalks 8 Peppercorns For the Garlic Paprika Oil: 3 Garlic Cloves, crushed 100ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smoked Paprika

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For the Kalamata Olive Tapenade: 200g Kalamata Olives, pitted 5 Sundried Tomatoes, chopped 1 fat Garlic Clove, crushed Parsley, finely chopped Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Finish 1 Salad Tomato 2 Lemons 1 tbsp Capers 1 Spider Endive 50ml Sherry Vinegar Sea Salt Flakes Cracked Black Pepper

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RECIPE

INSTRUCTIONS Preparing octopus is surprisingly straight forward and as a larger cousin of the squid, most of its meat is in the tentacles. It does, however, need tenderising before cooking and freezing for a minimum 48 hours before defrosting in the fridge helps this tenderising process. For this reason you may prefer to buy frozen whole octopus from your fishmonger, which has the added advantage that it has already been cleaned for you too. Once defrosted, run the octopus under cold running water and check the suckers for any remaining dirt. You can pick this out with a toothpick.

The octopus is now ready to cook.

Once cooled enough to handle, remove the octopus from the pan onto a clean chopping board. Slice through the bottom of the neck of the octopus just above the tentacles to remove them in one piece. Where the tentacles join to one another you will find the small, black “beak” of the octopus.

Cut between two tentacles to separate them and remove the beak, discarding it.

You can then separate each tentacle from one another by slicing between them.

When the stock is ready, bring the liquid up to the boil once more and add the octopus whole. It will rise to the surface and turn a deep pink colour fairly rapidly. Turn the heat down until the stock is just simmering and cook gently for 45 minutes, ensuring the octopus stays submerged.

After the 45 minutes, pierce the thickest part of a tentacle with a knife. It should feel very soft. If there is a little resistance, carry on cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes until there is no resistance and the meat feels very tender. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the octopus to cool in the warm stock. This helps the meat to relax ensuring it stays soft.

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Tip: This recipe will make a small bowlful of tapenade. Keep in an airtight jar sealed with a small layer of olive oil for up to 4 weeks.

It makes a wonderful salad dressing for tomatoes and mozzarella, or alternatively brings oily fish such as sardines and tuna to life.

To prepare the crispy capers you will need firstly to drain them from the brine and dry them thoroughly in a low oven for half an hour.

Meanwhile, add about an inch depth of vegetable oil to a small pan and heat to 180°C. Add the dried capers to the oil and deep fry. They are done when they open out into little flowers and rise to the surface.

Drain onto kitchen paper and allow them to cool and crisp.

The key to the tender meat in this recipe is the slow, gentle poaching of the octopus. First of all you will need to cook the ham stock.

In a pan large enough to fit the octopus, add the pig trotters, garlic, onions, celery, leeks, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns. Chop the stalks off a small bunch of parsley and add these too, reserving the leaves for later. Fill the pan with water and bring to the boil.

Once boiling, skim off any scum that rises to the surface and then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 hours to develop the flavours and intensify the stock.

For the kalamata olive tapenade, add the olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic and parsley with a pinch of salt and pepper to a food processor or liquidiser and blend until a smooth paste has formed. Stir in about a tablespoon of olive oil to loosen the paste and set aside.

One at a time, take each tentacle and rub off the pink skin with your fingers, leaving only the white meat and suckers attached.

Season the meat with cracked pepper and lots of chopped parsley. While still warm, wrap the tentacles tightly together in clingfilm, alternating fat and thin ends so it has an even width all the way along. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours until the tentacles hold together.

While the octopus is setting prepare the infused olive oil. In a small pan gently warm the extra virgin olive oil with the crushed garlic cloves and a pinch of smoked paprika for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the pan to sit for 30 minutes to infuse further before passing through a sieve to remove the garlic.

Finally you must prepare the tomato, lemon and spider endive. Quarter the tomato and remove the seeds.

Dice the remaining flesh into medium sized squares and set aside.

Segment the lemons, taking care to remove any pips and pith. Add these to the tomato.

Then pick a few of the inner yellow leaves of the endive for garnish.

You are now ready to plate the dish.

Leaving the octopus in the clingfilm cut a slice roughly ½cm thick. You will find it should just hold together. Remove the clingfilm from the outside and lay in the centre of the plate.

Sprinkle the top of the octopus carpaccio with sea salt, cracked pepper and sherry vinegar.

Liberally spoon the infused garlic paprika oil over the top.

To finish, garnish around the octopus with the olive tapenade, tomato dice, and lemon segments, adding the spider endive and a few crispy capers before serving.

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