Burton-On-Trent Golf Club Official Brochure 2020

Burton-On-Trent Golf Club OFFICIAL BROCHURE 2020

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Burton-On-Trent Golf Club Welcome History About the Course Course Tour Societies Membership

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Club Members Golf Pro Shop Tuition Custom Fitting The Clubhouse Functions & Events

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Open Competitions Visitors How to Find Us Contact Us

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Welcome

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et in the picturesque countryside of South Derbyshire, at Burton On Trent Golf Club you are always made to feel welcome whether you are looking for a relaxing day’s golf, searching for the ideal course for a society or just looking for the right club to join.

The 18-hole, par 71 course measures 6510 yards from the white tees and offers a challenge to suit golfers of all ages and abilities. The clubhouse, built in 1907 and updated over the years sits equidistant between the 1st tee and 18th green and just off the A511 on the outskirts of

the town Burton On Trent, and offers societies and players a comfortable and relaxing place to enjoy a meal or a drink with their friends after a game.

As well as offering a demanding but enjoyable course, Burton On Trent Golf Club also has a long history of successfully hosting; National, Midland Profession and Amateur tournaments as well as golf societies, private functions, lunches, golf days, wakes, conferences and events.

We provide everything that a golfer would expect at a well-established

club. The Pro Shop stocks a full range of equipment and clothing while expert tuition and practice areas offer the opportunity to work on your game and lower your handicap.

The club has competitive green fee rates when compared with other clubs and we welcome enquiries about membership.

A premier Derbyshire golf course overlooking the signature 18th hole, you are guaranteed a warm welcome and our friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable one.

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History

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urton On Trent Golf Club has a long and storied history dating back to the establishment of the club in 1894.

First established in the Stapenhill area of Burton On Trent as a 9 hole course and then in 1897 moving over the river Trent to Branston between the railway line and the site of what would later be the Branston Factory. In 1907 after a steady increase in membership and a failed attempt to expand to 18 holes, Burton On Trent Golf Club moved back across the Trent to Bretby, on Ashby Road East, which was at that time Lord Canarvon’s Estate to where it stands today.

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The decision was made easier by fact that he newly laid Burton & Ashby Light Railway ran past, thus opening up easy access for members linking up to Burton Railway Station.

During the early years of the club, Burton On Trent Golf Club established a fine reputation among the local community and golfers in the region.

This is still ongoing today.

The Club had a renowned Golf Professional and Greenkeeper, appointed in 1904, who followed the Club in the move from Branston, Mr Vivian Richards, who also had

a reputation as a club maker of distinction. This was the beginning of a relationship with the Richards family that would last for almost 70 years as his son Tom took over in 1952, retiring in 1973.

The Bretby Clubhouse and original course was designed and built by a local architect and member, Mr Henry Beck. The Clubhouse was mortgaged for £400 in 1907. The original plot of land for the course was approximately 80 acres, leased for 99 years for a rental of £5 per annum.

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The Club has a great tradition of competitive golf with many trophies some dating back before the move to Bretby. The first Trophy played for at the new Bretby course was that presented

by Lord Carnarvon, originally known as the “Presidents Cup” (as he was the first President and lasted 21years until his sudden death in Egypt) and now known as the “Carnarvon Cup”.

There has always been a thriving Ladies Section since the clubs inaugural meeting in 1894, when there was a decision (unprecedented at that time) that ladies should be included to play golf. A great debt of gratitude and appreciation is owed and given to the ladies when they helped the club survive through the war years of 1914 -18 and 1939-45.

In 1911 the Scratch Medal Competition was introduced (later known as the Club Championship) which was initially played twice a year. The first winner was Mr R B Rickman with a score of 84 (he was also the first winner of the Carnarvon Cup in 1907).

At the AGM of the Ladies Section held in the clubhouse on 2nd February 1912 there was an attendance of 15, one of whom was Miss Phyliss Evershed, who was destined to become one of the outstanding personalities in golf for

40 years both local and county (in 1922 made County Secretary (until 1952) and Treasurer (until 1968). She was the daughter of Mr Sydney Evershed, MP, a well-known Burton brewer and sister of Sir Sydney Herbert Evershed, who served as Burton Captain in 1910-11, 1916-18 and County Captain 1891-98.

By 1913 there was a strong feeling amongst the membership for a course re-design. The great course architect, Mr H S Colt was commissioned. The work took two years to complete improving the course in many areas and allowing us to join the Colt Association as an established Colt designed course.

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History In 1922 the course was expanded with the purchase of Oldicote Farm and in the same year the freehold was purchased from the Earl of Carnarvon when his Bretby estate was sold and Burton On Trent Golf Club was established as a Limited company.

During the 1920’s and 30’s golf continued to grow in popularity. In 1930 the club had a men’s membership of 264 and a ladies’ membership of 158, 9 life members, 27 country members and 9 honorary members. A broad cross section of members which again is till

the case today although membership numbers have increased considerably.

John Lower in 1992, now in his 27th year at the Club.

In 1952, the club professional, Mr Vivian Richards retired to be succeeded for a short time by Stanley Turner only to be succeeded within a year by Tom Richards, the son of Vivian Richards. Tom was club professional until 1973 and then John Lower until 1991. In fact the Club is proud of the fact that in 125 years of existence it has only had 6 professionals, with Gary Stafford the current professional, taking over from

Today Burton On Trent Golf Club enjoys a reputation as a welcoming, friendly golf club that is very much part of the local community as well as being held in high regard in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands.

For more information on the club’s extensive history visit our website www.botgc.co.uk

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About the Course

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stablished by H.Beck in 1907 and re-designed by H S Colt in 1913, originally known as “Bretby Links”, but now, due to the programme of planting thousands of trees in the 1980’s as a parkland course, it makes the most of the natural contours of South Derbyshire leading to a great test of golf with the recognisable H S Colt bunkers.

At 6510 yards, with a par of 71, visitors could be forgiven for expecting an easy run on the course, however, this is far from the case.

Each hole provides its own challenge, with very subtle fairways and subtle borrows on the beautifully manicured greens adding to this demanding yet delightful test of golf. For a good round golfers have to plot their way around the course from fairway to green as being in the correct place is key.

The course contains four par threes, all of which demand accurate shots making it a tricky par-71 parkland course, while the signature hole throughout the 18 is undoubtedly the par four 18th which

is not only a beautiful hole but also demands great accuracy to avoid a slip up.

Although a parkland course that is well tree lined the weather, and in particular, the wind adds to the challenge.

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Course Tour

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f you have never played at Burton On Trent Golf Club before you are in for a pleasant surprise. Make the most of your trip by learning about some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.

1st Hole 350 Yards Par 4: A friendly opening hole played slightly uphill. A tee shot aimed at or slightly right of the marker post leaves the best line for the 2nd shot into green that slopes very much back to front. Leave yourself a downhill putt - beware!!!

2nd Hole 142 Yards Par 3: The first and shortest of the four par 3s on the golf course. An accurate

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tee shot with a short / medium iron played into a well-guarded and protected green. The green tilts from right to left. The chance for a 3 maybe even a 2.

3rd Hole 558 Yards Par 5: The longest hole on the course, the hole shapes in a dogleg left all the way to the green, however the fairway tilts from left to right which can make hitting the fairway difficult.

With favourable conditions it can be reached with 2 mighty blows but more realistically it takes 3 shot to get to this relatively flat green Make a 5 and walk off to the 4th Tee happy. A great par 5.

4th Hole 484 Yards Par 5: Another Par 5 off the White pots (par 4 off the Yellow pots). Two good straight hits and the green can be in range. However, probably the tightest driving hole on the course with its tree lined fairway. The fairway tilts from right to left all the way down the green. The green is protected by bunkers left and right and like the 3rd green the 4th green is relatively flat but with subtle borrows. Hit the ball offline and instead of a 4 or 5 it is easy to run up a 6 or more!!!

5th Hole 447 Yards Par 4: A wonderful long par 4 which will require 2 good shots to reach the

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green. A tee shot landing on the left half of the fairway is the ideal line as the fairway tilts very gently from left to right. A penalty area (ditch) 305 yards off the tee awaits the longest of drives. A medium/long straight 2nd shot gives you the opportunity to reach this undulating green. 2 putts you may score 4. A 5 is not a disaster!!!

6th Hole 164 Yards Par 3: A beautiful par 3 set in an amphitheatre of trees. A large green protected by bunkers right and left awaits a well hit tee shot, however, take plenty of club as the hole is played uphill and plays all its yardage.

The green slopes from back to front.

7th Hole 381 Yards Par 4: The tee shot is played from an avenue of trees where a generous fairway that slopes from left to right waits. Longer hitters will only require a fairway wood or long iron off the tee as the fairway narrows at around 250 yards. The left half of the fairway is the ideal line which will leave a short to medium club to a well-protected green.

8th Hole 349 Yards Par 4: A fantastic medium length par 4 demands a straight or left to right flighted tee shot. Trouble right (trees) and left (penalty area – a ditch) off the tee. There is also a penalty area that

runs across the hole at 280 yards from the tee. A short to medium club to the green that slopes from right to left. A beautiful hole when hitting straight shots but disaster awaits errant shots!!!

9th Hole 374 Yards Par 4: Aim at the clubhouse for the best line off the tee. A good tee shot is required to hit this fairway that slopes from right to left. An awkward lie waits the 2nd shot into a relatively flat green a bunker right and a drop off left provides protection to the green.

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Course Tour The clubhouse and wonderful refreshments wait if you only wish to play 9 holes. However, if you are continuing your round you are now entering Burtons Amen Corner, holes 10, 11 and 12.

10th Hole 196 Yards Par 3: A very well hit straight shot will be required to reach this uphill two tiered green. Four bunkers surround the green.

Hitting the green can be demanding but hitting the ball onto the correct tier makes 2 putting easier. A score of 3 on this hole anytime is a good score.

11th Hole 313 Yards Par 4: The rose between two thorns but do

not be deceived by this short par 4. 11 is a great golf hole a sharp dogleg right Two options from the tee 1: Go over the woodland towards the green if you choose this option make sure you hit it well and high trouble waits if you do neither of these 2: Play a 200 yard shot from the tee to the corner which leaves a short shot to a green (this would be my preferred option). Finding the green with the 2nd shot is not necessarily difficult however your problems may just be starting. A large two tiered green that slopes very much from left to right makes even the most proficient players

concentrate on their putting stroke.

A good hole to make a 4. Any bad decisions and you will score more.

12th Hole 214 Yards Par 3: The last and the longest par 3 on the course. This hole runs in the same direction as the 10th uphill and plays all its yardage. A well hit straight shot is a must with whatever club you decide to use if you are going to reach this small green. Bunkers short of the green and around the green add to this already demanding par 3 hole.

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Course Tour Amen corner completed score 12 shots on the previous 3 holes and you have played well, anything less and you are playing well!!

13th Hole 508 Yards Par 5: A long straight Par 5 with out of bounds all the way down the left hand side and trees down the length of the right hand side of the hole.

Reachable in two for the longer hitters, the later part of the hole runs down to the green with the putting surface running in the same direction from front to back. A very difficult green to hole a putt, however, a chance for a 4.

14th Hole 443 Yards Par 4: This is a great golf hole that requires a right to left flighted tee shot. Another tree lined fairway with a bunker on the right and a penalty area on the left hand side of the fairway around 280 yards from the tee adds to the difficulty to this tee shot. An inviting downhill 2nd shot to the incredibly undulating green, a bunker left, and bunker right, adds to the problems. Make a par 4 on this great hole and it can feel like a birdie.

15th Hole 344 Yards Par 4: A short par 4, a 220 - 230 yard tee shot

is ideal, landing on the left half of the fairway as the fairway tilts left to right.

This would leave a short or medium club into a partially hidden green, which has a bunker on the right and left hand side. A bunker across the fairway at 300 yards from the tee can catch a very long tee drive. Trust the yardage when playing into the green that slopes from left to right. A real birdie opportunity.

15 holes played and three fantastic holes to play to complete your round. Three pars from here is always good play.

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Course Tour 16th Hole 429 Yards Par 4: Another great long hole, a straight hole with a fairway that slopes from right to left and again tree lined. An accurate 2nd shot with a long/medium club is required to hit a green that is only 19 paces deep. A hollow short of the green demands a flighted shot landing on the putting surface, where subtle borrows can cause problems when putting.

17th Hole 439 Yards Par 4: A blind tee shot over a bank, aim at the marker post, trust your swing at this incredible long par 4. The fairway slopes

from left to right. Trees down the left and woodland down the right. A long/ medium 2nd or possibly 3rd shot will need to be accurate to hit the putting surface, with a narrow entrance between front bunkers left and right of the green.

Another very difficult green to putt on with its slopes. A 4 is always a great score.

18th Hole 375 Yards Par 4: With the clubhouse in sight this delightful finishing hole takes you home. From an elevated teeing ground, the ideal line is down the right hand side of the hole as the fairway runs

away from you and right to left.

A very difficult fairway to find off the tee, missing the fairway can mean playing short of the water in 2 and going over the water in 3. The 2nd or 3rd shot with a short/medium club is played from an awkward lie over a penalty area which is short of the green.

Ideally this shot needs to land on the right side of the green, however, missing the green on the right is okay as the slope will take the ball towards the putting surface. The green is set in a basin and invites putts to be holed!!!

A short climb from the 18th green to the welcoming clubhouse and patio area for a much deserved drink and refreshments overlooking the last hole.

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Societies

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urton On Trent Golf Club is an allembracing club and offers a range of options for those golfing societies looking to test their abilities on our course and sample our cuisine.

Select from a range of day packages that begin with coffee and a bacon roll on arrival followed by a round of 18 holes. You can then decide between a sit down lunch, more golf or both.

We are flexible in the extreme and rather than force you into accepting a package, you can come to us with an option that perfectly fits your requirements.

We would recommend, however, to stay for dinner to see just why our kitchen has such an enviable reputation. After a light lunch you can step back out onto the course for more golf before sitting down to enjoy a sumptuous two or three course dinner.

Choose from 18, 27 or 36 holes of golf and then select your individually priced menu from a number of choices depending on the time of day you wish to play.

Prices are very reasonable and highly competitive, and we guarantee you and your group a day to remember.

Come and try us before booking your society day, it will merely confirm what you knew all along - that you are a discerning golfer with impeccable taste.

Society packages are available from Monday to Friday and weekends subject to course availability and, for more information or to book a society day, please contact the Pro Shop on 01283 544 551 Option 2 or the Events Manager on 01283 568708.

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Membership

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urton On Trent Golf Club represents fantastic value for money through a variety of membership categories that suit all ages and standards.

The process of joining is simple and you can select from a range of membership packages to suit your lifestyle and budget with membership fees able to be paid by instalments.

Our membership is incredibly broad in terms of age, golfing experience, cultural background and occupation.

Whether you are male, female, young or old, new to golf, or a scratch player, everyone is welcome as a member.

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Our full memberships allows unlimited use of the course, practice areas and our clubhouse, the opportunity to enter club competitions and the chance to maintain an official handicap, social and house memberships are available for those that just want to make the most of our facilities and social events.

We recognise the future of our great game is in the hands of our junior golfers and offer vastly discounted membership rates to younger players and full-time students, with even more attractive rates on offer for those aged 17 and under.

Beginner players will also find we represent an ideal choice, with excellent facilities and our talented PGA-qualified teaching team always on hand to offer instructions and support.

We also offer discounted rates for nonplaying membership, social or house, ideal for those non-golfers wishing to make use of our excellent clubhouse facilities.

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Benefits of membership are extensive and include: • • • • • • • • •

Official Burton On Trent Handicap Entry to county competitions Entry to club competitions Represent the club in team matches Our course is a wonderful test with outstanding holes Many social functions throughout the year Competitively priced food and beverages with member’s discount.

Clubhouse facilities of the highest standard Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs

• PGA Professional offering expert tuition • Free parking • Free WiFi • Buggy hire • 10% Bar discount with Members Card • reciprocal agreement with the 1894 Association of Golf Clubs For more information on the current annual fees or how to join please contact the secretary on 01283 544 551 Option 1

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Club Members Golf

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embers at Burton On Trent Golf Club enjoy a full programme of golf throughout the year, with fixtures against local clubs, together with competitions to be enjoyed along with fellow members, some for silverware and some of a more social nature.

There is always something to suit your handicap, age and golfing desire and at Burton On Trent Golf Club you will certainly not be short of playing opportunities.

Gentlemen The men’s section at Burton On Trent Golf Club is one of the friendliest around, and many members have a keen interest in competitive golf.

During the playing season the club will organise approximately 100 different competitions to play in. Weekly you will see; Monday – Senior Competitions, Wednesday and Saturday club competitions open to all members.

If you enjoy après-golf, there will always be a place for you at the bar. We participate in a number of regular friendly matches against local clubs, making sure that the thirst for competitive golf is also met.

Although being competitive is important to maintain a handicap, a balance of all good things is required, which is why we provide regular social and mixed golf where the chance to grow friendships is always on the cards.

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• Play World including a brand new four storey soft play and Clip ’n Climb adventure centre • Birthday parties • Personal training • Virtual and Instructor led group exercises classes

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Shobnall has a great range of facilities including: An eight-lane athletics track, tennis courts, bowls greens, foot golf, crazy golf, as well as a whole host of outdoor artificial and real grass football pitches available for hire. Indoors there’s a sports centre that can play host to five-a-side games, badminton and a whole host of other activities.

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Club Members Golf Ladies The ladies’ section at Burton On Trent Golf Club has a full range of playing abilities, catering for all standards of golfers, with an extensive history, ladies have always been a vital component of Burton On Trent Golf Club.

We run ‘Get Into Golf’ campaigns, which help those new to the game to enjoy getting to grips with golf and making new friends in a relaxed environment.

Tuesdays are often the most popular days for roll-up golfers; however, with

ample opportunities for social golf, whatever path you choose, ladies will always be warmly welcomed, making Burton On Trent Golf Club the ideal place to play.

Seniors The seniors are a thriving part of Burton On Trent Golf Club, meeting every week for either fun competitions or competitive golf.

The seniors’ golfing calendar is filled with regular matches, where the chance to socialise and catch up with old

friends is as eagerly anticipated as the opportunity to play golf itself.

The weekly roll-ups are normally held on Mondays and Wednesdays, and there is also the opportunity to enter the Senior Open in April.

The club’s senior section is truly one of the strongest in the area, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved with social events throughout the year as well.

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Club Members Golf Juniors We recognise the importance of building an affluent junior section which is welcoming, fun, safe and encouraging. We currently have over 60 juniors as members.

With Safe Golf accreditation we are confirmed as a safe and organised environment where staff and volunteers are trained to support the needs of juniors and beginners.

The Golf Club has worked hard to improve policies and procedures, developing a sound structure for the future, and offer a fun, enjoyable and welcoming environment. Juniors are trained in a game that will teach them respect, social and life skills, discipline and honesty.

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Pro Shop

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ur resident PGA Head Professional is on hand in the Pro Shop to give first-rate advice, while offering a comprehensive stock of equipment.

The professional team is committed to allowing you to make the most out of your game with the Pro Shop stocking a wide range of clubs featuring many of the leading brands.

Look the part on the course with a selection of fashionable clothing and footwear from many of the leading brands as well as clothing with our own Burton On Trent Golf Club logo.

We also specialise in custom-fitting clubs so that the golfer can have a set of clubs made specifically suited to their swing, rather than having to adapt their technique to fit a piece of equipment bought off the rack.

The Pro Shop is also the place to go to hire pull trolleys, while electric buggies can be hired too, although booking in advance is advisable.

Combined with our competitive prices and a wide range of different products and brands readily available, whatever your budget or handicap we can make sure your needs will always be met.

To contact the Pro Team with your equipment queries and buying advice, pop in and see them in the Pro Shop or call 01283 544 551 Option 2

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Tuition

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hether you’re an accomplished player or simply looking to get into the game, the quickest and easiest way to play better golf and lower your scores is to book a lesson with our PGA Professional.

Burton On Trent Golf Club is blessed with a talented Professional who is always on hand to assist and advise.

We have several styles of tuition to suit your need from a personal one-to-one lesson to a more relaxed group lesson with other players of a similar standard.

We also offer on-course tuition, where technique and the tactical side to the game can be addressed at the same time. Learning the correct thought process can often be an eye-opening and rewarding experience for the novice player and can lead to better scores.

This is achieved through precise swing analysis followed by clear instruction and easy-to-follow practice drills, which allows us to install solid foundations and good fundamentals, as well as combining the individual’s own natural flair and style.

We understand golf is a ‘Game For Life’, so our lessons are tailor-made to suit the individual, aiming towards improving people’s performance and enjoyment of the game.

To book a lesson contact the Pro Shop by calling 01283 544 551 Option 2.

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Custom Fitting

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here has been a growing realisation in recent times that golfing tuition ought to go hand-in-hand with equipment that allows each player to make the absolute utmost of whatever level of natural talent they possess.

This is where custom fitting comes in, a relatively new phenomenon that allows a set of clubs to be built to marry with each golfer’s individual physique and swing characteristics.

Clubs merely bought off the shelf will be of a standard specification but unfortunately golfers are not, coming in all shapes and sizes.

Custom fitting is something that we take seriously here at Burton On Trent Golf Club and we pride ourselves in what we do. We offer a full and extensive range of products all available for custom fitting.

The reality is that a golfer could have a perfectly acceptable technique but still be held back because their clubs are not entirely suitable to their swing.

This service costs less than you think and can bring about a dramatic improvement in ball striking.

Even the top touring professionals struggle to maintain the same fundamentally sound swing characteristics every time, so it is a lot to ask for the average golfer to do likewise.

Customising the clubs to position the golfer in the ideal position for their physical characteristics will train the golfer to address the ball with the correct posture and swing along the ideal swing plane, which all adds up to the correct impact position and better scores.

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The Clubhouse

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urton On Trent’s clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, whether you are playing golf or just visiting the club for the first time.

With stunning views of the course, it offers the ideal surroundings in which to relax and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.

Unwind in the lounge where you can sip your chosen vintage from the wellstocked bar while deciding what to choose from the great variety of very competitively priced light bites and main meals.

Catering is available seven days a week and offers a range of food throughout the day for golfers and guests. Our opening times in winter are from 9am – 6pm and from 9am-10:30pm in summer.

room can seat up to 72 people, while for night-time entertainment the facilities allow for up to 100.

In addition to all the traditional golf club favourites, our menu features a choice of specials as well as a weekly Carvery that is always well supported, meaning advanced booking is advisable.

So whether it’s a quick coffee before a round, a refreshing drink at the bar, or a more substantial meal in the dining room, our accommodating staff will provide first class customer service that will make your visit to Burton On Trent Golf Club a memorable one.

Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it a birthday party, christening or wake. Our function

If you wish to book our facilities then please contact our Events Manager on 01283 568708.

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Our function suites can hold up to 110 guests and include the use of a bar.

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Our function rooms can cater for your event. Whether it be large or small. We can offer a bespoke service to suite everyone.

Our goal is to offer good home-cooked food at a reasonable price.

We offer a good selection of hot and cold drinks and a range of tempting food for you to try – from breakfast to light lunchtime meals.

We serve coffee and homemade cakes daily, so feel free to pop in for a mid morning treat or take a look at our menu before visiting us for lunch.

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Functions & Events

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hatever the reason for celebrating in style, our clubhouse is an ideal venue to hold your function whether it is a birthday, anniversary, wake, summer ball or Christmas party.

We strive to be adaptable and versatile, liaising with the function organiser every step of the way to ensure that the day at least matches and hopefully exceeds expectations.

The clubhouse offers fantastic views of the course, in particular the impressive finishing hole, the 18th with its tricky shot over water onto the green.

Our main function room offers flexibility, allowing us to cater for all your requirements, from a small event to a large sit down meal for 72, up to a party for 100 guests.

Our patio area is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a drink should you be lucky enough to choose a warm sunny day for your function.

We pride ourselves in being flexible when it comes to our menus and are always happy to discuss alternatives with you should you not find exactly what you want from our menu.

For more information or to book a function please contact our Events Manager, on 01283 568708

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Open Competitions

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urton On Trent Golf Club runs a number of Open events each year, where golfers are warmly invited to enter and come along and play in the appropriate competition.

From beginner to scratch golfer and whether you’re female or male, there’s an event to give you a chance to take part.

Our Open events are normally very popular, with early entry submission advisable. Places will normally be allocated on a first-come first-served basis in the event that any Open event becomes oversubscribed.

The Handicap Committee organise a variety of Open competitions throughout the year; Ladies, Gentlemen’s and Mixed Team competitions in various formats, for example, Am Am, 4BBB and Greensome’ s competitions.

Competitions also run throughout the year, with weekly midweek and weekend competitions taking place during the season as well as monthly medals and cups played for at weekends.

There is also annual knockout trophies along with winter competitions which are held on Sunday mornings with drawn teams, which proves very popular.

Details of all the open competitions can be found on the club website at www.botgc.co.uk or call 01283 544 551 Option 1

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Visitors

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t Burton On Trent Golf Club we extend a warm welcome to visitors, with both our green fees and society packages representing fantastic value for money.

abilities, with stunning views across South Derbyshire adding to the elegance of the course.

Visitors are welcome to play the course at any time throughout the week and are invited to use the club’s other outstanding facilities during their visit.

You do not have to be a golfer to be able to spend an enjoyable time with us.

The well-stocked Pro Shop will allow you to stock up on consumables and to browse the wide range of golf equipment and clothing, while a full range of catering facilities is also available in the clubhouse, where you can relax with companions and enjoy the view overlooking the course.

You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all

Although handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do prefer golfers to be of

a sufficient standard for them to be able to enjoy their round and for them not to inconvenience other players when out on the course.

Details of our visitor green fee rates can be found on our website www.botgc. co.uk, and while there, please take a moment to read our rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible.

A minimum standard of smart casual dress is required in all areas of the clubhouse at all times.

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How to Find Us Burton On Trent Golf Club is situated in the county of Derbyshire, on the East of Burton On Trent on the A511.

For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is DE15 0PS

Public Transport – The nearest railway station is Burton On Trent, which is just over 2 miles away.

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Contact Us

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ere at Burton On Trent Golf Club it is always a pleasure to meet new members, visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any queries or questions that you may have then please do not hesitate to get in touch..

Burton On Trent Golf Club 43 Ashby Road East Bretby Burton On Trent DE 15 0PS

Secretary Tel: 01283 544 551 Option 1 Email: clubsecretary@botgc.co.uk Pro Shop Tel: 01283 544 551 Option 2 Events Manager Tel: 01283 568708 Website: www.botgc.co.uk

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