Camebridge Meridian Golf Club Official Brochure 2013-2014

Cambridge Meridian Golf Club Official Brochure 2013 - 2014 Comberton Road - Toft - Cambridge CB23 2RY • 01223 264700 • meridian@golfsocieties.com • www.cmgc.co.uk

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Welcome The Course Take the Course Tour Pro Shop Tuition Practice Facilities Membership

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Points for golf membership Playing Categories Juniors Visitors Golf Societies Open Competitions Clubhouse

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Weddings and Functions Corporate Facilities Social Activities How to Find Us Contact Us

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Welcome Cambridge Meridian Golf Club is so called because it is one of just ten courses in the world to straddle the Greenwich Meridian Line.

Just five miles west of the historic and picturesque city of Cambridge, not only is our club situated in a noteworthy geographical location, the course itself has an equally special feel.

Set in 212 acres of majestic countryside between the villages of Toft and Comberton, the large expanse of land leaves the player with the luxurious feeling that they are playing millionaire’s golf – in other words that their group has the course to themselves.

Designed by Ryder Cup players Peter Alliss and Clive Clark, Cambridge Meridian opened in 1994 and rapidly gained a reputation as a friendly club that offered golfers a tough but fair test whatever their standard.

With its eye-catching striped fairways and perfectly-manicured USGAstandard greens, little wonder our championship course has become a favourite in the East of England.

Come for the golf – and stay for the food. Lizzie’s home-cooked Sunday lunches and the now famous “Cow Pie” have become the stuff of legend.

She and her team can accommodate 80 in the club’s restaurant and are equally adept at catering for golfing societies or for more formal functions such as weddings.

Please remember we are dog friendly and you are welcome to bring your best friend to play golf with you, providing they are well behaved.

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The Course At 6,700 yards from the white tees and with a par of 73, the course has established itself as a true test to even the most accomplished of players.

Frequently used by the PGA and county associations for championships and matches, it has also proudly played host to the English Ladies’ Seniors’ Open Championship on three occasions.

The greens are smooth and true in all weathers – a testament to the excellence of their surface is the decision to bring a number of international putting master classes and championships to Cambridge Meridian.

In fact, the excellent drainage and top-notch maintenance means not only is the course always open, but there are never winter mats or temporary greens to contend with.

Be it the meandering Bourn Brook or the strategically-situated lakes (or both) that the course plots its way so neatly around, water is in play on two thirds of the holes. But this is far from an unfair challenge, with a good share of wide, welcoming fairways to please those who struggle at times with accuracy off the tee.

Three holes have dog-legs to tempt the brave soul who regards risk and reward as a part of the game to be embraced.

There are so many highlights to the round that it is difficult to select a handful, but the three tiers of the 5th green are sure to live long in the memory, while the par-5 18th has been voted the best finishing hole in East Anglia.

And if your game happens to suffer an off-day, simply stand back and marvel at the wildlife and countryside around you.

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Take the Course Tour Hole 1 (Sheepshank) 311 yards, par 4 The hole could be named after the knot, or perhaps after the animals that are ready to welcome your ball should it flyout of bounds to the right. Keep your tee shot to the right side of the fairway, too far to the left and you are likely to be blocked out on your approach to the green and face a tricky shot over trees and a stream.

Hole 3 (Watersmeet) 158 yards, par 3 The first of the four par-3s on the course, which you should note all come on the odd holes if you are playing foursomes. The green is a generous size but undulating and slopes to the left and there is a lake to catch anything too far left. Deceptive for distance, trust what it says on the scorecard.

Hole 2 (Church Drift) 365 yards, par 4 A drive favouring the left side of the fairway will negate the couple of craftily-placed bunkers ready to snare any ball that goes too far to the right. A well-placed tee shot will set up a short iron to an undulating green that is guarded by a lake on the left and a vast bunker on the right.

Hole 4 (Hounds Haunch) 529 yards, par 5 A fantastic dog-leg par 5 which will tempt the longer hitters to cut off the corner by carrying the bunkers to leave a second shot over the river and the chance of an eagle putt. The safer route is to keep to the left of centre from the tee, play to the dog-leg and play up to the river.

The green is well guarded, with another huge bunker to the right.

Make sure you take enough club as long is better than short.

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Hole 5 (Barnes Field) 200 yards, par 3 A delightful short hole to look at, but one of the most difficult on the course, with a well-bunkered green. Despite being on three layers, the green is difficult to hit, and can provide some very tricky and never-tobe-forgotten putts should you not finish on the same level as the flag Hole 6 (Priory Meadow) 526 yards, par 5 A long, uphill, challenging par 5 which needs the right club selection and a little luck to avoid the two fiendishly placed bunkers in the middle of the fairway which are not easily seen from the tee. The green is large and inviting, but watch for some tricky borrows.

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Hole 7 (The Hog’s Back) 389 yards, par 4 One of the most inviting driving holes on the course with the lack of trouble off the tee and the wide fairway. Aim for the marker post and slightly left of centre, which should afford some magnificentviews as you reach the brow of the hill. The second shot appears straightforward, although pay attention to the downhill lie.

Hole 8 (Willow Green) 361 yards, par 4 The water to the left should not come into play off the tee, but check your yardages to make sure you are not caught out by the cross bunker in the centre of the fairway. A drive too far left can leave a second shot blocked out by trees, not a good thing when there is also a stream in front of the green to negotiate.

Hole 9 (Doublecross) 440 yards, par 4 Patience, caution and accuracy are the watch-words on this hole, which has a 90 degree dog-leg to the right. The hole gets its name because you have to traverse the winding Bourn Brook twice, once off the tee and again with the approach into the green. It is possible to cut the corner, but generally the greedier the attempted tee shot, the more costly the results.

Hole 10 (Lord’s Meadow) 500 yards, par 5 If you have not acquainted yourself with the Bourn Brook on the previous hole, there is another chance here, with water crossing the fairway twice and continuing up the left hand side. Keep well right with your second shot, which should leave a short pitch to the green.

Hole 11 (Long Meadow) 300 yards, par 4 Some welcome relief between the stern tests before and after, this is one of the easiest holes on the course and offers a definite birdie chance. The long hitters will fancy going for the green, but more important is to hit the wide fairway and leave a straightforward approach into the green.

Hole 12 (Rotadale) 554 yards, par 5 This used to be Stroke Index 1 and still has claims to be the toughest hole on the course, particularly from the back tees. Ladies and those

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Hole 13 (Greenwich Green) 369 yards, par 4 Drive up the right side of the fairway to avoid the lake which cuts into the fairway on the other side. There is a ditch to cross in front of the green, but this should not pose too many problem proving your tee shot finds the short grass.

Hole 15 (Cundells Green) 214 yards, par 3 At nearly 200 yards even off the yellow tips, this is a hole which requires a long iron or a fairway wood to reach the putting surface, which is long and narrow. Even those hitting long and straight enough to hit the green are not guaranteed to exit with their par.

Hole 14 (The Meridian Line) 413 yards, par 4 A long, testing par 4 that offers a challenge from the tee with water in play down the left-hand side and a trio of bunkers ready to end any hope of reaching the green in regulation down the right. Choose enough club with your second shot to attack the green, which is slightly uphill.

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Hole 16 (Bunker Hill) 415 yards, par 4 The toughest hole on the course, with a host of sand traps and two long uphill shots required to reach the raised, undulating green. If the bunkers or the distance doesn’t get you, the green might, as downhill putts can be wickedly fast, especially in the summer months.

Hole 17 (Hill Field) 162 yards, par 3 It may be the shortest hole on the course off the yellow tees, but it is still one to treat with respect. A nice hole to look at as long as you don’t have a fear of water, which must be carried off the tee. The green is long and thin and the pin position can mean a difference of up to three clubs.

Hole 18 (Westward Home) 526 yards, par 5 A stunning test to end the round with a par-5 that has been voted the best finishing hole in East Anglia. The first lake must be carried to shorten the distance into the green but that is not even half the job done as trouble abounds. Fairway bunkers, a stream short of the green and more water to the left, this hole has just about everything, including an audience watching your every move from the clubhouse terrace.

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Pro Shop The head professional at Cambridge Meridian is Craig Watson, who has accumulated a vast golfing knowledge in the 30 years he has spent in the game, a milestone he celebrated in 2011.

You can always spot Craig, because his faithful yellow Labrador Daisy will never be far from his side and she is sure to welcome you with a friendly wag of her tail.

Craig is a fully-accredited club maker and conducts a thorough 45-minute long custom-fitting session as part of the meticulous process to ensure that the equipment exactly fits the golfers needs.

If you are on the lookout for new clubs or clothing, the pro shop has a wide range of golfing equipment from leading brands such as Titleist, Srixon, Greg Norman Collection, Sunice, Hi-Tec, Ecco, Bridgestone, Yonex and Snake Eyes.

Swing speed is measured to ascertain the ideal shaft type and flex for your new clubs and lie angle and shaft length, grip type and thickness are also examined before work gets under way building your perfectspecification club or complete set.

Prices are competitive and you can buy in confidence because of our price match policy. If we can’t match or beat a quoted price we will give you a free swing check session.

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Arts Events & Custard Comedy A programme of professional and community arts events takes place each month – see our website for details. On the second Friday of each Month come and see top comics on your doorstep. Licensed Bar – Over 18’s only. Tickets £10 adv / £12 door.

Fitness Suite & Classes Monthly Membership includes air-conditioned Fitness Studio with cardiovascular and resistance equipment, Weights Room, use of tennis and badminton courts and as many fitness classes as you can handle!

Sports Hires Comberton Sports & Arts has some of the best indoor and outdoor sports facilities in the east of England, all our facilities are available for hiring for a one-off match or a series of bookings.

Hall Hire A magnificent venue for theatre, music & dance performances, conferences, parties, reunions, wedding receptions, exhibitions and other large scale events. It comprises a large performance hall, entrance foyer, gallery, green room, studio room and free parking.

If you are just coming to drop off the kids and wait for their session or match to finish why not drop in to the reception area where we serve fresh coffee and offer free wi-fi.

Opening times for Fitness and Sports - Mon to Fri 7:00am to 10:00pm, weekends 8:00am to 4:00pm

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Tuition Even with the right equipment specifically tailored to complement the idiosyncratic swing mechanics of the individual player, things can still go awry.

That is when expert tuition comes into its own and the team at Cambridge Meridian can get your golf game back on track or turn what were previously problem areas into new-found strengths.

Our head professional Craig Watson is an outstanding teacher and is a senior coach to the Cambridge Golf Partnership and short game coach to the Cambridgeshire Area Golf Union under-16 squad.

His teaching philosophy is that every golfer is unique and if no two swings are identical, then no two lessons should be either. Craig offers lessons to visitors and members indoors, on the practice ground or the course.

If putting is the problem, then we can offer the Centre cup putting trainer which enables the player to achieve the best putting stroke they can.

Meridian is also home to the Cambridge Golf Academy – hosted by PGA Golf Professional – Adrienne Engleman. If you would like to contact Adrienne for lessons, please phone on 07979 500 199.

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Practice Facilities Cambridge Meridian Golf Club is committed to offering its members all the facilities possible to enable them to become as proficient at this great game of golf as their talent and application allows.

Here members and visitors can bring their own balls and hit every club in their bag right up to and including driver. Practice is off turf, which gives the improving player much more accurate feedback on how they are really striking the ball.

As well as the highly-regarded tuition on offer from our head professional, Craig Watson, there are several areas where players can work on ingraining new swing thoughts or turning previously weaker areas of their game into strengths.

On the practice ground there is a pitching green to enable work on improving the short game. This has a bunker next to it as well for those who wish to perfect their sand-save technique.

At the back of the Pro Shop is a swing studio where Craig conducts many of his lessons, while there is a vast practice ground alongside the 18th and 2nd holes, just a short walk from the clubhouse.

In addition, there is a large putting green at the entrance to the club along with a chipping green and two practice nets which are ideal for warming up before taking to the course.

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Membership If you find appealing the thought of belonging to a warm, friendly club that offers year-round golf on a perfectly-maintained course and excellent facilities off it, then why not consider becoming a member?

several ‘away’ days and weekends throughout the year, whereby some of the members get together and play a different course and sometimes make a weekend of it.

There are a number of memberships available, including seven-day and five-da, with special rates for students, juniors, partners joining at the same time and for those only wishing to play after 2pm.

Any sporting organisation that does not recognise that young people are its future lifeblood is short-sighted in the extreme and it is no surprise that juniors are embraced at a forward-thinking, progressive club like Cambridge Meridian.

Joining the club offers you the chance not only to make new friends but to test your mettle in regular competitions both at weekends and during the week whether you are male or female, a senior golfer with a lifetime’s experience or a youngster just taking up the game.

Benefits of being a member include: • a loyalty card which entitles the holder to a 10 per cent discount on drinks and food for use in the clubhouse • earliest advance opportunity to make tee bookings • members-only tee times before 10am at the weekend • reduced rates for members’ guests and offers throughout the year.

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The youth section is positively thriving thanks to the enthusiasm, dedication and time invested in it by our professional Craig Watson.

Corporate Membership is also available and has proved extremely popular with local companies of all sizes because of the great value it represents.

Directors and staff are able to play the course all year round and enjoy the bar and restaurant facilities as any other member of the club would.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of our friendly club, give either Steve Creighton or Cathy O’Connor a call on 01223 264700 or email us at meridian@golfsocieties.com

Points 4 Golf Membership The future of golf membership - Flexible golf to suit your lifestyle We are proud to be the home of what we believe is the future of golf membership - Points4Golf - A membership option that is designed to improve cost efficiency to suit today’s time driven society.

which suit the amount of times you play. There are no tricks or hidden costs involved no need for interviews or proposers, sign up today and enjoy the delights of modern golf at Cambridgeshire’s most progressive golf club.

Do you play as often as you want to?

The average amount of rounds played by the 5 million golfers in Britain is 6 per year! For the vast majority an annual fee is not cost effective.

E.g. Annual fee £875 to play 20 rounds, cost per rounds £43.75.

P4G Entry - £125 for 45 points* P4G Option A - £170 for 65 points P4G Option B - £235 for 100 points P4G Option C - £455 for 215 points P4G Option D - £620 for 325 points P4G Option E - £825 for 480 points

Alternative Points4Golf. Join on our Option C for £455. Play 20 rounds, cost per round (weekend) £21.16 + points over for more golf!

Points4Golf membership gives all the benefits and flexibility that is expected as a member of a golf club including club events, levy card discount and advanced booking.

P4G Usage matrix

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Points4Golf Introductory membership starts at only £125. This is an initial option only and is designed for the infrequent golfer to ‘try out’ our membership. When your points run low simply ‘top-up’ with our five availble options - It’s easy!

18 holes 8 10 9 holes 5 8 Twilight 5 6 Practice Area 1 1 Buggy 8 points Trolley 2 points

If you are a more frequent golfer, just choose from the other 5 options,

*not a top up option

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Playing Categories Men The Men’s Membership Section is very successful and is continuously growing, mainly due to the excellent all-year round condition of the course along with the busy diary of competitions and welcoming, friendly atmosphere among the current members. Whether you’re a golfer looking to further your game or simply play and get involved in the section, you will enjoy your time here at Cambridge Meridian.

With a season full of weekend and midweek competitions, friendly and scratch matches there is plenty of competitive and social golf available to play and get involved in.

There is also a weekly ‘Swindle’ amongst the members played every weekend in a relaxed friendly format. Although playing golf on a quality Championship course is the main reason golfers choose to have their membership with us, there are also an array of social events, such as a monthly quiz, race nights and themed events which give added value and enjoyment to being a member here.

Other benefits of membership include a loyalty card, giving 10 per cent discount on drinks and food for use in the clubhouse, advanced tee bookings, members-only tee times before 10am at the weekend, reduced members’ guest rates and frequent special offers.

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There are also several ‘away’ days and weekends throughout the year, whereby some of the members get together and play a different course, sometimes making a weekend out of it. One of the great things about the Men’s section is the friendly and relaxed atmosphere both on the golf course and in the clubhouse, which means you can be sure that you will enjoy a membership at Cambridge Meridian.

Seniors The Seniors section at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club was formed in 2003. From very modest beginnings, it has grown strongly to involve more than 50 members and has a full and interesting calendar of competitions, matches and social events.

The section is now organised through an annually elected committee to manage and develop the increased numbers and activities of the senior players.

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Being a member of the Seniors section here at Cambridge Meridian is certainly a thoroughly enjoyable way to play your midweek golf. The section play religiously every Tuesday and Thursday from 8am, with medal, stableford and social golf being played throughout the year, as well as fun and unusual formats such as the Three Club Challenge competition.

Open to both men and women you couldn’t ask for a better atmosphere or group to be involved in. Along with the Tuesday and Thursday meets there are also several friendly matches against other local senior sections, giving the opportunity to not only meet and socialise with members from other clubs but also play a few courses that you may have not already played.

In their short history, Meridian Seniors have achieved notable successes in the local league; winners of the League in 2008 and winners of the League knock-out competition in 2009.

First and foremost, the Section is about: • Being serious about golf • Being equally committed to having fun • Enjoying companionship through golf • Positively promoting Cambridge Meridian Golf Club New members can be assured of a very warm and friendly welcome.

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Juniors Cambridge Meridian has a thriving junior section which has grown in recent years under the guidance of Craig Watson, our head professional, who is also the county’s junior co-ordinator.

The club takes care of its youngsters, who we hope will graduate to becoming full members here and represent Cambridge Meridian with honour and distinction in the future. Some of them are already doing so.

The youngsters are offered six-week group classes on a Saturday or Sunday morning during the summer months, where equipment is provided free of charge and the only cost is a small weekly fee.

Should they show an interest for the game they can progress to more advanced group coaching.

For the already more-accomplished golfers there are monthly

Stablefords for the juniors as well as proper medal competitions. In fact, there is a full programme of events, including the Junior Club Championship, which takes place over 36 holes on a single Saturday in September, generally just before the start of the school term.

Our juniors play in the two friendly leagues organised by the Cambridge Area Golf Union, as well as associated cup competitions.

Once a junior’s handicap is 28 or below they can play in the adult competitions, allowing them to integrate with other members of the club.

An annual presentation afternoon takes place in early December.

After the month’s Stableford event in the morning, mums and dads are invited to join a celebratory end-of-year meal, which is followed by the prizegiving.

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Visitors Although Cambridge Meridian has a thriving membership we welcome visitors on weekdays and weekends. It is advisable to book a starting time or to check on tee bookings. There are no restrictions for lady members or visitors.

We have a fleet of buggies to ease your way around our championship course to help save you time and energy.

Visitors are welcome to use all the practice and clubhouse facilities.

We have an extensive practice area which is great to loosen up on, practice nets, driving range and an excellent putting green to put in the finishing touches before your round.

Visitors are also invited to rest at our pleasant halfway house during their round and take refreshment.

Cambridge Meridian is a relaxed and friendly club, but we do ask

visitors to respect our rules and standard golfing etiquette to ensure their visit runs as smoothly as possible.

In common with other clubs we also insist on a minimum standard of smart casual dress at all times.

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.

Green Fees represent outstanding value and we often offer even better twilight rates for those able to play at less busy times later in the day.

To book your tee-time, give us a call on 01223 264702 or visit on line tee bookings at www.cmgc.co.uk

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Golf Societies The club has become a very popular destination for golfing societies and corporate groups.

Special packages are available to cater for every dietary and golfing requirement and with Lizzie’s culinary expertise no golfer will ever leave feeling unfulfilled, no matter what their performance on the course.

Why not sample our big breakfasts, or partake of lunch or dinner which can range from assorted sandwiches to the world-renowned ‘Cow Pie’, potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Don’t forget also that on the busy days we have a halfway house to

quench the thirst with hot and cold drinks and a selection of snacks.

Whatever the size of your society or corporate group, we can tailor a package to suit your needs and ensure that you truly do have a day to remember.

Every tenth player goes free for society bookings and back by popular demand for 2014 is The Big Society – an opportunity for large companies to have exclusive use of the course on a Monday.

The shotgun start enables 72 players to enjoy a stunning round of golf, followed by the famous Cambridge Meridian hospitality in the restaurant afterwards.

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Open Competitions Cambridge Meridian is proud to offer its members a truly outstanding 18-hole layout on which to play their golf, but feel that it is such a magnificent venue and wonderful test that others should also be given the opportunity to enjoy it.

To that end, we host a selection of open competitions and invitation events which, as their name suggests, can be entered by all-comers.

The first Wednesday in August sees the Seniors Open, a fourball betterball Stableford event for golfers aged 55 and over.

On the second Wednesday in August it is the turn of the Ladies Open, which again features a Stableford format but this time with teams of three. On the Sunday of that same week there is a fourball betterball Mixed Open Stableford event, while the Junior Open, also held in summer, sees some of the area’s best junior golfers display their talents on our championship course.

The year’s most prestigious event is the English Ladies Senior International Open towards the end of August. First played at Cambridge Meridian in 2009, it features three days of outstanding golf in a 54-hole scratch medal championship with a £1,000 prize on offer to the leading professional. This is always such a friendly event and has drawn golfers from as far afield as the United States and Canada.

December sees a more light-hearted Xmas 2-Ball Scramble, which features men and lady golfers playing a Texas Scramble format competition, with coffee and mince pies before their round and a twocourse Christmas dinner after it.

Details of all these events can be found on our website.

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Clubhouse Unwind after your round with a meal and a drink in our friendly clubhouse. There is real ale and great food which can be enjoyed in the bar or restaurant, with the bar menu being available all day, every day.

A favourite spot in the warmer weather is the terrace, which enjoys sunshine all day long in the summer. Relax over a refreshing drink and look out over the nearby lake, or on to the 18th green and watch with interest to see if those following play the last as well as you did!

heard so much about, accompanied by gravy, potatoes and peas, it is a treat not to be missed.If you fall in love with the venue, remember our fabulous facilities are available for weddings, conferences, corporate events and small trade fairs as well as the golf. Should you feel peckish out on the course, then why not try out our new halfway house next to the 10th tee, which is open weekends, Bank Holidays and busy society and corporate days. There are freshly-cooked bacon or sausage baps to keep you going, cakes and Bakewell tarts and you can quench your thirst with coffee, tea, hot chocolate or soft drinks.

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Corporate Facilities Cambridge Meridian is delighted to offer businesses the opportunity to make use of our club and its facilities as corporate members, for corporate golf days or as the memorable spot for a meeting.

You will find us willing, welcoming and accommodating hosts and we may not have invented the phrase corporate hospitality but we certainly know its meaning!

We can make your golf day one to truly remember and there is even the option to book out the whole course if you desire. If you are a large corporate client we know just how to help with those product launches, those advertising banners by tees and greens and all the usual needs for helping you entertain your guests. We can provide a fleet of buggies, halfway house, leaderboard and prize table. And, of course, you’ll get exclusive use of our large dining room.

For business meetings and conferences you can make use of our bar and dining area. Up to 80 people can be accommodated in a theatrestyle seating arrangement, or the room can be set up so delegates are seated around tables.

Audio-visual facilities can be hired on your behalf or you are most welcome to bring your own equipment.

The club also offers a corporate membership, which allows play seven days a week, with some restrictions applicable at weekends. Here, as with everything else at Cambridge Meridian, you will find us extremely versatile, and if our set package is not quite what you are looking for, talk to us about tailoring it to meet your exact needs.

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Social Activities With excellent facilities and a sociable, friendly group of members, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the off-course benefitsof being a member at Cambridge Meridian Golf Club.

One of the big events of the year is the Christmas Cracker, when members play a round of golf before everyone returns to the clubhouse for Christmas dinner and the club’s presentation night.

The club has an active social calendar that features popular events such as our well-attended quiz nights. We also like to get together to enjoy the major sporting events (such as the Olympics Games or European Championship football in 2012). Supporting your country’s sporting endeavours is so much more fun when you are surrounded by friends!

Our excellent caterer, Lizzie, has a reputation for producing finefood, so dining is also high on the agenda of our favourite pastimes! The club has seen steaks nights, Chinese nights, and hopes to host many more themed food evenings in the future.

As you might expect, with having a Championship course at our disposal, much of the social activity revolves around the golf, with sociable Texas scramble and Turkey trot events inked into the calendar.

Our excellent Sunday lunches are not to be missed and offer another chance for members to meet in the relaxed, friendly family atmosphere which we look to foster here at Cambridge Meridian.

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Coming from London Exitfrom J12 from M11, Follow signs Coming from Huntingdon Coming London Exit A14 at J30 signposted Dry Drayton. Drive through Dry Drayton Exit J12 from M11, Follow signs to Sandy on the A603, heading for Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follow signs for Toft. At the ake the next right the Barton, T-junction in Toft,on turnto left.

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on the left between the villages of Comberton and Toft.

Coming from Newmarket Exit A14 at J14 onto the A428 heading Bedford. Exit A428 signposted Coming from Bedford Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follows signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Follow Toft, A428 Exit 300m dual up carriageway turntowards left. The golfCambridge. club is approximately on the right.

at signs for Hardwick, once in Hardwick follow signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Toft, turn left. The golf club is approximately 300m up on the right.

Coming from Huntingdon Exit A14 at J30 signposted Dry Drayton. Drive through Dry Drayton heading for Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follow signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Toft, turn left.

The golf club is approximately 300m up on the right.

Coming from Newmarket Exit A14 at J14 onto the A428 heading Bedford. Exit A428 signposted Hardwick. Once in Hardwick follows signs for Toft. At the T-junction in Toft, turn left. The golf club is approximately 300m up on the right.

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Contact Us Cambridge Meridian Golf Club Comberton Road Toft Cambridge CB23 2RY Telephone: 01223 264700 Pro Shop: 01223 264702 Fax: 01223 264701

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Email: meridian@golfsocieties.com Website: www.cmgc.co.uk To book a tee time: 01223 264702 To book a Society Day or event: 01223 264700 Membership details: 01223 264700

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