Datchet Golf Club Brochure Official Corporate Brochure 2018 - 2019

DATCHET GOLF CLUB Official Corporate Brochure 2018 | 2019

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The Datchet Golf Club & Ludis Group would like to thank all of the businesses that appear in this publication for their support and wish them continued commercial success. The content of this brochure is believed to be correct at the time of printing but we cannot endorse individual statements and readers should not rely solely upon the continued accuracy of any individual claims contained herein without consultation with the service provider. Designed and Printed by Ludis Group 2018. For more information please visit www.ludis-publications.co.uk.

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Welcome

Since 1890 Datchet Golf Club has been providing a very attractive, well presented course with high quality greens to challenge all levels of golfers.

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The course runs along the River Thames under the watchful eye of Windsor Castle. This is a nine-hole course, with fifteen tees, so only three holes are repeated on the back nine.

Datchet Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

At 6087 yards it is not a course that can be taken for granted, and as the Pros find out when they play, it commands respect. As a relatively flat parkland course, it is also easy walking and provides an enjoyable day’s golf for all golfers, irrespective of age and handicap.

There is a very good practice area where your long and short game can be fine-tuned, and PGA Head Professional Paul Cook of our Golf Academy is always on hand to give expert advice and tuition. It has a fine clubhouse, completed in 1998 following a fire that destroyed the old, mainly

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wooden, structure and now has excellent bar and catering facilities. The clubhouse is also available for private hire and those special occasions.

At Datchet Golf Club you will never be short of a friend to play with as there are roll-ups every day from Monday to Saturday.

Sunday is traditionally a competition day and these are held monthly during the winter and

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approximately every third week in summer.

There are also monthly mid-week competitions plus a number of mixed events usually followed by a very sociable dinner.

The club’s social calendar is very active with Quiz and Race Nights, Skittles Evenings, BBQ’s and many Dinner Dances, as well as regular Sunday lunches. The club is always looking to hold new and exciting events.

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Golf had been played on Datchet Mead for many years before the club’s formation but in 1890 the club was officially constituted.

Datchet was an interesting choice as a site for the gentlemanly pursuit of golf. For many years the town was known as ‘Black Datchet’ due to the large number of bad characters who lived there. In fact a whole wing at Aylesbury County Gaol was referred to as the ‘Datchet Wing’ as it was filled almost entirely with residents of the town. In the early years the club had a very strong association with Eton College. Many of the club’s founding members were either Masters or alumnii and, given that institutions

fine sporting tradition, many Datchet members excelled at other sporting pursuits besides golf.

RAH Mitchell ‘Mike’ Mitchell, the first President of Datchet Golf club was not only a fine golfer but was widely regarded as one of the greatest English cricketers of his generation. In fact, the incomparable WG Grace described him as “the second greatest of all time...after me.” He was such a well-known sporting figure that the characature opposite,

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continued which appeared in Vanity Fair magazine in 1896, needed no explanation of who the subject was.

The caption read simply ‘Mike’.

PJ de Paravicini Percy de Paravicini (1862-1921) was one of the greatest all-round sportsmen England has ever seen. A plus-2 golfer he was a founder member of Datchet Golf Club and captain from 1899 to 1900. He was a two-footed footballer who played full back for Old Etonians in the last

all-amateur team to win the FA Cup in 1882 (they beat the professionals of Blackburn Rovers 1-0).

The following year he was capped three times for England in the Home Internationals, the only international football matches in existence at the time. Percy then gave up football to concentrate on his cricketing career. He played first class cricket for Middlesex for over 12 years.

Typically, he was an all-rounder as well as being a top-class field.

RH de Montmorency Reychard Hervey de Montmorency was President of Datchet Golf Club from 1921 to 1929. ‘Monty’ is arguably the finest amateur golfer England has ever produced. Playing off a handicap of plus-6 he was an England international for nearly 30 years. Monty captained the first England representative side to travel to the USA to take on the Americans in what became the Walker Cup. Remarkably, Datchet Golf Club provided two of the nine

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to be continued England representatives in that match, the other being Percy de Paravacini’s son Freddie.

Other notable members of Datchet Golf Club over the years include: England cricket legend George ‘Gubby’ Allen; the composer Reginald Armitage (better known as Noel Gay) whose many credits include the songs Leaning on the Lampost, Run Rabbit Run and the musical Me and My Girl; and James Bond’s nemesis Blofeld, the actor Donald Pleasance.

Both Bing Crosby and Bob Hope played here in 1950. The circumstances were rather unusual.

They had agreed to take part in a charity match against two British music hall stars, Ted Ray and Donald Peers. This was to have been played at Temple, but such was the enthusiasm of the non-playing public, who poured over the course, that golf was rendered impossible.

Seeking sanctuary, the two Americans stars came to Datchet, enjoyed their round free of harassment and finished their day playing darts

with members in the bar. The Boxer Sugar-Ray Robinson, when middle weight champion of the world, trained in Windsor for some weeks before his fight with Randolph Turpin in 1950. He had in his entourage his own golf Professional, Joe Doakes. Robinson and Doakes played virtually every afternoon at Datchet in a fourball with the club’s Professional, Bill Skinner, and any member available. It is remembered that their fleet of dazzling purple-pink Cadillacs almost filled the club’s car park.

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Royal Golfers?

A question often asked is "Did any of the royal family ever play at Datchet?"

The answer is undoubtedly "Yes" Old George Stevens, who farmed the land adjoining the golf course and who died in the 1960's at a great age,

told of how, as a boy, he caddied for King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness, who was somewhat portly and suffered from shortness of breath, used two caddies. One carried his clubs and the other, George Stevens, carried the chair on which His Royal Highness sat between shots while he got his breath back.

At the turn of the century, two of Queen Victoria's grandsons were members at Datchet. One was Prince Albert of Schleswig-Holstein, son of Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, Queen

Victoria's fifth child. The other was his younger cousin, Prince Leopold of Battenburg, whose mother was Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's youngest daughter. Prince Albert became very keen and played in club competitions, represented the club in inter-club matches, took the chair at annual general meetings and sat on the committee. His presence in the chair at the A.G.M. would presumably have minimised fractious discussion, which has been known to take place on less auspicious occasions.

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Datchet Golf Course is in a beautiful setting running alongside the river Thames with Windsor Castle overlooking the course.

About The Course

The 9 Hole Course with fifteen tees make many of the holes play very differently on the back nine, The Large Tree Lined course is relatively flat which makes it easy walking for all golfers, the undulating shaped greens and Large Tree Lined fairways with strategically placed bunkers makes The Course a Good Challenge for all levels of golfers.

Datchet’s Finishing hole between two large oak trees played over a ravine is one of the hardest par 3’s in The County. When finished a lovely Bar with Patio awaits to talk over your round.

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HOLE 1 Although the first hole and its yardage look straightforward enough there are plenty of dangers with out of bounds all the way along the right side and a large oak tree on the left to block your second shot. Ideally hit an iron from this tee to leave yourself a mid to short iron into the green which sits below the surface of the fairway. A good start could be yours but beware.

Many a card has been ruined on this simple looking hole.

HOLE 2 Another short par 4, but whatever you choose to hit from the tee ensure you hit the fairway to give yourself the best angle into this long but narrow green.

There are three fairway bunkers present to catch any errant drives and if you do happen to end up in one although not deep leaves an extremely tough shot. Again, what should be a birdie hole can bite you.

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HOLE 3 A tough tee shot here from a raised tee! Make sure to hit it straight to thread it through the gap.

Once on the fairway a mid to long iron or even fairway wood is required to hit this two-tiered green. Beware if the pin is positioned on the back right of the green it will take all your skill to two putt. Ladies NB – Try to avoid the grassy ditch short of the green as, once in it, your next shot will be tricky. Lay up short of it to give the best chance to hit the green.

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to be continued HOLE 4 Long hitters can try and fly the corner of the dogleg to give a view of the green for their second, the shorter hitter should play the hole as they see it. Aim at the big tree to the right of the fairway from the tee to give the best chance to carry the fairway bunkers with your second. Once over these it is a relatively simple short shot to a mostly flat green but beware of being too bold as could leave a tricky chip and if the pin is at the back, an almost impossible up and down!

HOLE 5 One of our longest par 4s with bunkers galore!

Avoid the out of bounds on the right from the tee and you are left with a decision of whether to take on the fairway cross bunkers with your second. If you can get over this leaves a fairly straightforward pitch to the green. The trouble does not end there though as the green is large with a upslope from front to back! This green has the severest breaks and borrows of any green on the course so if you can two putt you should be delighted.

HOLE 6 Another testing par 4 with a large oak tree blocking the right side of the fairway! Longer hitters can fly the tree but if you can’t, try to stick to the cut and prepared fairway. The second shot will require a mid to short iron but avoid the two front greenside bunkers at all costs. Once in these, an extremely deft shot is required, often with very little green to work with between you and the hole. Another hole where a par is an excellent result!

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continued HOLE 7 A reasonably straightforward par 3 where 3 bunkers guard the approach! Make sure you hit enough club to get over these! Once on the large two-tiered green a makeable birdie putt could be yours if you are pin high but if not a long and sloping putt is in store. Over the back of the green is deep rough, trees, a ditch and beyond these a busy road! Try to keep your ball away from the traffic!

to be continued HOLE 8 The longest par 4, although straight, danger lies everywhere. From the OB all along the right side to the pesky bush which can block the slightly errant tee shot to the right, the scorecard can take a hammering here. Sacrifice some distance and keep straight is the sensible way to play the hole. The green has a distinct dip in the middle so take this into account when chipping and putting depending on the flag position. A par or nett par on this hole deserves a pat on the back!

HOLE 9 A visually intimidating par 3 as a ditch and several large trees loom in between you and the green. It is only the very tall who can see the putting surface from this tee box! Once you have threaded the gap two bunkers guard the green but once on the short stuff it is a relatively flat green where a one putt is at your mercy. Make sure you finish well here to make your memories of the first nine holes of the course a good one!

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continued HOLE 10 Like the first-time round there are plenty of dangers with out of bounds all the way along the right side and a large oak tree on the left to block your second shot. Ideally hit an iron from this tee to leave yourself a mid to short iron into the green which sits below the surface of the fairway. A good score for the start of your back nine is possible but this simple looking hole is anything but.

to be continued HOLE 11 A real brute of a par 3 for the men. At 241 yards from the white tees only the longest hitters can hit the putting surface in regulation! For the shorter hitter stay right of the fairway bunker on the left to give yourself the simplest pitch or chip. A bogey is never a bad score on this hole!

Ladies – Aim for the middle of the fairway of this Par 4 as the left rough is a long carry.

HOLE 12 A much less intimidating drive from this lower tee box but beware of the railway line running all along the right side of this hole! Once on the fairway you will leave yourself a mid to short iron into the two-tiered green. Ladies NB – Try to avoid the grassy ditch short of the green as, once in it, your next shot will be tricky. Lay up short of it to give the best chance to hit the green.

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continued HOLE 13 Long hitters can try and fly the corner of the dogleg to give a view of the green for their second, the shorter hitter should play the hole as they see it. Aim at the big tree to the right of the fairway from the tee give you a chance to carry the fairway bunkers with your second. Once over these it is a relatively short shot to a mostly flat green but too bold could leave a tricky chip back!

Ladies – A long par 4 where accuracy is the key to avoiding the fairway bunkers.

to be continued HOLE 14 A long par 4 for the men with bunkers galore!

Avoid the out of bounds on the right from the tee and you are left with the decision of whether to take on the fairway cross bunkers with your second. If you can get over this leaves a fairly straightforward pitch to the green. The green is large with an upslope from front to back. This green has the severest breaks and borrows of any green on the course so if you can two putt you should be delighted.

HOLE 15 In my opinion the toughest hole on the course regardless of stroke index. The driving area is less than 40 yards wide at its narrowest. Once on the fairway you will be left with a fairway wood or long iron into a small green. Good luck and try not to ruin your scorecard on the infamous 15th! Ladies NB – Your forward tee makes this a simpler prospect than the 6th was first time round.

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continued HOLE 16 In theory the simplest hole on the course and a good chance for a birdie. You will be hitting a mid to short iron to this two-tired green. If the flag is on the back tier of the putting surface club selection is all important.

to be continued HOLE 17 The last of our par 5s. Longer hitters should view this hole as a good birdie chance as two straight and long hits will get you on or near the green.

Shorter hitters two straight hits will leave you a mid to short iron into a large green.

HOLE 18 A wood or a long iron from the tee here! As before this is a visually intimidating shot and even more now as the teebox is further back.

Finish with a par here and celebrate with a wellearned drink in the bar. Ladies NB – A formidable prospect from the back tees for the shorter hitters, play short if you are not confident you can carry the ditch and hedges with ease.

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Golf Societies are very welcome to Datchet offering groups many different options to make your Golf Day very special.

Golf Societies

Various Packages can include Bacon Roll, Tea/ Coffee on arrival, Lunch and a Three Course Dinner in the Evening. You can play 9, 18, 27 or 36 holes for your day and pick or choose a package to suit your group of Golfers. We can accommodate golf Societies 7 days a week subject to availability and include Weekend Afternoon Start Times.

Call the Office on 01753 543887 or Email secretary@datchetgolfclub.co.uk to enquire or discuss special requirements for your days golf.

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Membership

At Datchet you will always find a warm friendly greeting from all of the staff.

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New Members are always welcome into The Club where you will find an active Social and Competition Calendar, or you can just play friendly social golf to suit your needs. We have an active Men’s, Ladies, Seniors and Junior Section.

to playing this great game and accelerate your learning to give you the knowledge and skills to start playing the course as soon as possible and meet new friends along your journey.

Beginner Golfers who have never played golf before are very welcome to join Datchet Golf Club. We have two very experienced Qualified P.G.A Professionals to help you on your way

Membership forms or information can be found by emailing secretary@datchetgolfclub.co.uk

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Benefits of Club Membership

Benefits of Club Membership

⊲ Full Diary of Events Golf and Social ⊲ Roll Up Culture so you can turn up and Play, Weekend and Weekday ⊲ A Large Grass Practice area to hone your skills ⊲ Practice Putting Green ⊲ Obtain an Official CONGU Handicap ⊲ Reciprocal Golf at Two Local Golf Courses

⊲ Facility to purchase a County Card for reduced rates at Hundreds of National Golf Clubs ⊲ Large Clubhouse with a fully stocked Bar with friendly service ⊲ Discount on Clubhouse Hire for your special event ⊲ Special Member Rates on Golf Tuition and Buggy Hire ⊲ Discount on Bar Purchases ⊲ Guest Pass for your friends Green Fees

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When you join Datchet Golf Club you will never be short of things to do and you will be sure to meet new friends in all sections of the club.

Social Events and Fun Golf Events

We have a full Social and Fun Golf Diary including our New Exciting NIGHT GOLF EVENING Texas Scramble with a Shot-Gun Start. A great event during those Winter Months with a buzzing atmosphere in The Club after Golf.

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You may have trouble fitting other things in your Diary!

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Race Nights Quiz Nights Special Music Nights Formal Sunday Lunches Casual Sunday Carvery Discos Burns Supper Christmas Lunches Bridge Opens Fun Golf Team Events Fundraising Days and Open Days

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Our Clubhouse is a warm and friendly location suitable for the usual post round golf banter, a great family get together or a more formal dining occasion or celebration.

A well-stocked bar, helpful and friendly staff and great catering can combine to create a great party venue.

Our small patio area, overlooking the first fairway and 9th green, is a pleasant place to watch the sun go down and enjoy a relaxing pint or glass of wine on a warm summers evening.

WHY NOT HOLD YOUR EVENT HERE? Talk to our Club Secretary or Bar Steward Eileen Murray on 01753 543887 to find out more details

about hire of the clubhouse for your function or event. Special rates are available for members and friends.

BAR OPENING TIMES Spring/Summer Monday to Saturday 11.00 – 22.00 Sunday 12.00 – 22.00 The above times reflect the latest time that the bar will close, but it may be earlier if no members are present and the course is empty.

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What some of our guests say...

OLD WHITTONIANS DINNER DANCE "On behalf of all members and guests who attended, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for a most splendid meal, which coupled with the courteous and professional attention of all the catering and bar staff resulted in a first-class evening thoroughly enjoyed by all. Well done and congratulations to all concerned." John S Seddon. Hon. Treasurer.

50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER BB&O Branch of Scots Guards Association "On behalf of the branch, I am writing to thank you and your staff for ensuring that our recent 50th Anniversary Dinner was a success. Our members and their guests had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and we have had numerous comments expressing how much they enjoyed the food, which, yet again was a major triumph from the caterer with a wonderful meal served to everyone. The atmosphere in the golf club

is always great and this is helped by the staff behind the bar and on this occasion, Julia and Eileen saw us through dinner, with the setting up of the club during the afternoon followed by a hectic evening of activity both behind and in front of the bar. The team of waitresses should not be forgotten as once again, the caterer excelled and looked after us extremely well.

Once again please accept our grateful thanks for helping us to celebrate this significant milestone for the Branch." Tam Bates. Chairman.

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If you want to hold a special party at Datchet Golf Club we can cater for many events including BirthdaysAnniversaries-ChristeningsRetirements-and Wedding Receptions.

Functions

We have a large car park with free parking for your guests and a lovely outlook over the golf course. Various Packages can include Hog Roast to a simple Buffet or a Formal Dinner with a full wine list and reasonable Bar Prices on all drinks.

The Scots Guards and local Rotary Clubs are often here at Datchet including Burns Night, Annual Dinner Dances and St Georges Day. We have a Large Dance Floor with our in-house DJ or you can bring your own or a Band.

Whatever you decide on we will make your Day or Night a very special one that you will never forget.

Email: secretary@datchetgolfclub.co.uk to arrange an informal meeting to discuss your needs or call 01753 543887.

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At Datchet Golf Club we can offer exclusive use of the clubhouse in the winter months on most days of the week from 4:30 p.m. onwards ...

Exclusive Corporate Events

Providing a private Golf Course setting in a very central location to London Heathrow and London. Datchet Train station is just a short walk away with links into The City. We have a new Projector and Privacy screen for shared use during the quieter days in the clubhouse, with free parking and a large car park we can provide a professional but relaxed environment for your team building- Exclusive Product ReleaseConference-Business Meeting and much more.

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Paul Cook has been a professional at Datchet Golf Club since 2000 and the Head Golf Professional from 2009 onwards.

The Professional Shop at Datchet although small is an authorised Nike Golf stockist as well as Long ball apparel, masters accessories and over 50 grips available for its regripping service.

Nike Golf apparel is worn by many of the world’s leading players such as Rory Mcllroy and Jason Day and offers a huge selection of clothing and golf shoes. A range of shirts, jumpers, caps and shoes are in stock on site. The iconic swoosh brand is synonymous with quality products and

any item not in stock is available from Nike Golf Europe within 48 hours.

Long ball apparel is designed with comfort and style in mind and is taking the golf clothing world by storm! A full range of waterproofs, trousers, sweaters, shirts and belts are here for your perusal.

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continued Masters golf offer almost any golfing accessory you could possibly need and we have all basic items in the Pro shop. If you require any specific item feel free to pop into see Paul for ordering details and delivery times.

The Academy shop also has access to over 50 types of golf grip including brands such as Golf pride, Lamkin, Superstroke and Winn to name but a few. The gripping service guarantees completion within 24 hours.

Finally the shop is the place to visit for club hire, buggy hire, trolley hire, hot and cold drinks and confectionary.

Call 01753 545222 for details of any of the above or for any stock enquiries.

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Golf Academy

to be continued

The Golf Academy at Datchet Golf Club is the facility you need to visit if you wish to improve your golf game.

Utilising the incredible practice area at Datchet, Academy Head Instructor Paul Cook has the knowledge and desire to help you achieve your targets and goals.

Paul has a distinguished teaching CV including coaching the 2004 and 2005 British MidAmateur (over 25) champion, the 2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 2013 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire County Champions as well as the 2007 County Colts (under 21) Champion.

Paul was also a Head Coach for all B, B and O county squads from 2001 through until 2008 overseeing one of the most successful periods in the combined counties history.

Paul is also involved as a lead coach and organiser of many winter golf schools in Mauritius, Portugal and Spain from 1998 through to present day as well as working with many bluechip companies in the U.K. such as Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) and

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Golf Academy

continued International Hotel Group (IHG). Paul continues to coach several local schools in the Datchet area including St Georges School, Windsor Castle and Long Close School, Upton.

Individual lessons, group lessons, children's lessons and on course sessions are all available covering every aspect of the game. The 500yard grass practice area is the ideal venue to utilise every club in your bag as well as the short pitching area and a putting green for chipping and putting sessions.

Let us take you from complete beginner to a Datchet Golf Club member or from sorrow to joy with your golf game.

Call 01753 545222 for lesson details or lesson packages. Lesson gift vouchers for relatives or friends are also available

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How to Find Us

Datchet Golf Club

Datchet Golf Club Buccleuch Road, Datchet, Berks, SL3 9BP ⊲ reception: 01753 543 887

⊲ BY ROAD - FROM M4 Exit M4, Junction 5 and follow signs to Datchet. At the mini roundabout adjacent to the Stag Public House, turn right. At the next roundabout go straight across. As the road starts to bend to the right, take the first left over the level crossing into Queens Road. After 20 metres take the first right into Buccleuch Road and Datchet Golf Club will be found at the end. ⊲ BY ROAD - FROM WINDSOR With Windsor Castle behind you follow the Windsor

Road across the River Thames. Datchet Golf Club course runs parallel on the left. Follow the Windsor Road and soon after the 30 mile an hour sign, turn let into Queens Road and after 40 metres take the first left into Buccleuch Road and Datchet Golf Club will be found at the end. ⊲ BY ROAD - FROM SLOUGH As you enter the village on the Slough Road, the road swings around to the left just after the petrol station.

Turn right at this point over the level crossing

into Queens Road. After 20 metres take the first right into Buccleuch Road and Datchet Golf Club will be found at the end. ⊲ BY ROAD - FROM OLD WINDSOR / RUNNYMEDE / STAINES As you enter the village along Southlea Road, following the 30 mile an hour sign, take the 4th turning on the right into Queens Road. After 40 metres take the first left turn into Buccleuch Road and Datchet Golf Club will be found at the end.

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Discreetly tucked away, just a lob wedge from the centre of Datchet Village, you will be warmly welcomed by the members and staff alike.

Datchet Golf Club Buccleuch Road, Datchet, Berks, SL3 9BP ⊲ ⊲ ⊲ ⊲

reception: 01753 543 887 Pro Shop: 01753 545 222 email: secretary@datchetgolfclub.co.uk www.datchetgolfclub.co.uk

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