Enmore Park Golf Club

ENMORE PARK Golf Club

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Contents 05 Welcome 07 History

29 Pro Shop 31 Professional

43 Restaurant 45 Hire For Functions

10 Championship Golf Course 12 Take The Course Tour

33 Tuition 35 Enmore Park Hall Of Fame

47 Practice Facilities 49 How to Find Us

19 GolfMark - A Recognition Of Excellence 36 Members’ Golf 39 Visitors & Societies 20 Membership 41 Clubhouse 25 Beginners and Improvers

50 Contact Us

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Welcome Enmore Park Golf Club is situated among the rolling Quantock Hills, just three miles west of Bridgwater in Somerset.

Established in 1932 and redesigned by Fred Hawtree in 1972, our beautiful championship course affords you the chance to enjoy some stunning scenery, while providing a challenging yet pleasurable test of skill for players of all abilities. Come and see why we have been chosen to host several national competitions by the R&A and England Golf.

Golf Societies and organisations will find our attention to detail, flexibility and top-value golf packages of particular interest and will appreciate the easy access via the nearby M5. When the time comes to relax, you can rest assured that our friendly and efficient staff will

provide the best of service in a comfortable clubhouse where you can enjoy a quiet drink and maybe a bar snack - or take advantage of the superb menu on offer in our delightful restaurant.

Our facilities, which can accommodate both small and large groups, are ideal for corporate functions, special events and celebrations of any kind. Led by our friendly club professionals, Nigel and David Wixon, the club has received the prestigious GolfMark for its commitment to developing junior and beginner golfers.

Fresh air, great exercise, wonderful scenery, good company and challenging golf - and you are never far from the clubhouse where you can be refreshed and entertained in glorious style!

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History Enmore Park was formerly known as Cannington Park Golf Club and originally was situated roughly six miles to the north of its current location.

Cannington Park was opened on Easter Monday, 1906. It was a nine-hole course, 2,200 yards in length, with a bogey score of 38 and some of the original holes can still be seen next to Cannington Quarry.

Groundstaff used horse-drawn grass cutters to tend to the course and put leather shoes on the horses’ hooves to save the greens, which had the reputation of being very fast.

The course was closed during the First World War because the land was taken over and used for the grazing of mules for the military.

A new pavilion was erected in 1926, but it became clear there was not enough land to accommodate possible expansion, so a new site was sought and Enmore Park identified.

Enmore Park Golf Club was officially opened on Saturday, September 24, 1932 at 3pm by Mr R.P. Croom Johnson, K.C., M.P. It was initially a nine-hole course measuring about 2,500 yards.

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History Continued The Bridgwater Mercury called it “a most delightful spot” and added: “The land is undulating and there are no roads, stiles or barbed wire to negotiate as on the old links at Cannington.”

Mr Croom Johnson was the first to tee off and his ball was later mounted with a small silver plaque and a bird above it (it can be seen in our trophy cabinet).

Five new holes were opened for play on Roughmoor in 1938 and plans were afoot for further expansion before the outbreak of the Second World War changed everything.

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Much of the course was ploughed up to help the war effort and despite Enmore Park eventually being reduced to seven holes, members decided to keep the club going rather than close down until the war ended.

Some up-and-coming professional golfers took part in two exhibition matches at Enmore Park in 1967. Their names? Tony Jacklin, Clive Clark, Harry Weetman, Hugh Boyle, Peter Green, George Will and Peter Townsend.

In 1969 Mr Philip Pensabene, the millionaire chairman of a firm in Bridgwater, donated £73,000 to expand the course to 18 holes. His gift transformed the club and his portrait hangs over the centre of the bar in the clubhouse.

Messrs. Fred Hawtree & Co. (golf architects) designed and laid out the new 18-hole course, which measured 6,431 yards and which was opened for play on May 16, 1972 with a local police inspector, T.C. Lane, the first man out at 4.20am.

Nigel Wixon became our professional from June 6 of that year, and he is still here to this day. Four days later saw the official opening ceremony, performed by Sir Roger Hollis, the then President of the Somerset Golf Union.

The club hosted a spectacular celebrity golf tournament in October 1982 which featured a host of big names from the world of showbusiness and sport, including Barry Took, Leslie Crowther, Kevin Keegan and Ian Botham and drew more than 2,000 spectators.

Somerset’s West Indies batsman Viv Richards won the event.

In March 1990 there was a visit from European Ryder Cup star Jose Maria Canizares, who won a challenge match against the Club Captain, John Packer, and our professional, Nigel Wixon, 3 and 2.

Tony Hill, the English Golf Union President, opened our new £450,000 clubhouse in August of that year.

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Championship Golf Course Established in 1932 following a move from the club’s original site in nearby Cannington, this fabulous championship golf course was redesigned to 18 holes by Fred Hawtree in 1972. It is a hidden gem of the South West set within the lower slopes of the glorious Quantock Hills.

Enmore is a parkland course near Bridgwater in Somerset which, from its highest points, offers extensive views over nearby hills and across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

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Two loops of nine start and finish at the clubhouse. At par 71 on 6,453 yards for men and 5,683 yards par 73 for ladies, the course offers a challenging test to all standards of golfer and is immensely entertaining. To add charm to the beautiful panorama, a delightful brook with three accompanying ponds is in play on five of the holes and, as a group, Enmore provides four of the most testing par 3s.

The long par 4 uphill 10th, which is well over 400 yards in length and requires the most accurate of drives to avoid finding the trees, is one of the most daunting holes in the West Country.

• In 2009 Enmore Park became a championship golf course when invited to host the English Women’s Amateur Open Stroke Play Championships.

• In 2011 it co-hosted its first R&A event, the prestigious British Boys Open Championship.

• In 2013 the Southern Regional Qualifiers of the Brabazon Trophy, the English Men’s Amateur Championship, were held here.

• In addition there have been several requests from the Somerset Golf Union and Somerset Ladies Golf Association to host county competitions and championships.

• England Golf Women South West selected Enmore as the venue for their Foursomes Championships in 2012.

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Take The Course Tour Prepare for your visit to Enmore Park by familiarising yourself with each hole over the coming pages and make the most of your round with our hole-by-hole guide.

Hole 1 (Jubilee) 385 yards, par 4 No being eased into your round here, with a very testing opening hole. The opening tee shot up the hill requires accuracy, with out of bounds on the left and a gully on the right where the ball will certainly be lost, although this is the preferred side of the fairway to hit for an easier second into the green. Your approach shot is also uphill and normally is a blind shot, so wait to hear the bell before trying to reach the green.

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Hole 2 (Church) 146 yards par 3 Don’t be fooled into thinking this short par 3 offers some respite, the shot to the green looks easy but beware. On a blustery day, the smart golfer will take note of the prevailing wind direction as he walks off the first green, because with the second tee being surrounded by trees and sheltered from the wind it is easy to forget to make allowances.

Hole 3 (Castle) 369 yards, par 4 The tee shot needs to be centre to slightly right as the fairway runs away to the left and into the trees, though too long and right will also block you out. Hit a 3 wood off the tee with a gentle right-to-left shape to be in a good position for the approach. Long hitters can almost drive this green, but the shot must be just left of the righthand trees.

Hole 4 (Lapwing) 337 yards, par 4 This hole is a dog-leg left with a bunker waiting for most shots hit to the left of the fairway. Positioning your tee shot just right of the bunker will leave a short iron to the green but beware of the pond. If you are a long hitter and like to take a risk, you can attempt to go for the green by cutting the corner from the tee over the trees and water.

Hole 5 (Barford) 411 yards, par 4 Two accurate shots are required here to stand much hope of making your par. A straight drive just to the right of the fairway bunker is the preferred method of attack. The approach shot needs to hit the green, because unless you are very lucky, anything short running onto the green will be taken by the bunkers either side.

Hole 6 (Roughmoor) 491 yards, par 5 This hole is a dog-leg left with bunkers waiting for most shots hit to the right of the fairway. Positioning is important: aim at the second fairway bunker with a right-to-left shape for an easy shot into the green and a chance of birdie.

Hole 7 (Kingfisher) 179 yards, par 3 This short par 3 looks easy, but the trees either side of the pond catch out many. The green is protected on the left with a long bunker.

Make sure you take plenty of club and play safe to the back, because anything short is in the water.

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Take The Course Tour Continued Hole 8 (The Barn) 385 yards, par 4 The approach shot is uphill so take an extra club and don’t get caught out by the bank at the front of the green. Pitch your approach shot short of the green to avoid running through the back, where trouble awaits. The green looks flat but has some interesting borrows, so take the time to study your line.

Hole 9 (The Pond) 408 yards, par 4 Your tee shot should be to the right side of the fairway as this is the best line into the green and it also takes the out-ofbounds on the left out of the equation. Land your approach short of the green in firm conditions as it slopes from front to back. There is also a sharp left-toright slope that makes this arguably the trickiest green on the course.

Hole 10 (The Oak) 437 yards, par 4 Stoke Index 1 on the card and rightly so, you need to have a good drive and a good second shot to get anywhere near the green on this toughest of par 4s. The hole is tree lined most of the way so keep up the middle before admiring the majestic specimen by the green that gives the hole its name. If the green is unreachable in two, best to lay up and attack the pin with an easy pitch.

Hole 11 (Durleigh) 471 yards, par 4 Despite its formidable yardage, this long par 4 is easily reachable in two. In fact, you might need one less club in the summer as the ball could run through the green. Drive down the left side, letting the fairway bring the ball back. Having likely been caught out by the fairway bunkers, you will be relieved to see there is no sand around the green.

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Take The Course Tour Continued Hole 12 (Pheasant) 218 yards, par 3 Those thinking this looks a relatively straightforward par 3 would be mistaken. At over 200 yards even from the yellow tees it requires a long iron hit with precision to avoid the trees and the three bunkers that guard the green on the right. Poorly-hit shots risk falling foul of the stream.

Hole 14 (The Lake) 352 yards, par 4 Not the longest of holes, success on this dog-leg is all about accuracy.

Tee off over the fairway bunker on the right to leave a short approach to the green. Those not so ideally positioned may have to worry about the pond around 75 yards from the green, while the putting surface itself is protected by bunkers left and right.

Hole 13 (Quantocks) 375 yards, par 4 Bisecting the two fairway bunkers with your drive should put you in perfect position for your second shot. The green is protected by three well-placed bunkers which do plenty of business and study the pin position before choosing the club for your approach as you do not want to be left with a long putt on the undulating green.

Hole 15 (Heron) 185 yards par 3 Choose the correct club to the final short hole on the course. The green is long and it is not easy to get close, particularly on windy days.

There is water and plenty of trees to punish the particularly wayward.

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Hole 16 (Wind Town) 488 yards, par 5 A drive aimed at the marker post off the tee on this dog-leg to the right should put you in perfect position between the bunkers. Take plenty of club with your approach. You’ll need a good second shot to get to the green and the greenside bunkers are well placed. The large putting surface has lots of borrow and three-putts are not uncommon.

Hole 18 (The Tor) 496 yards, par 5 An inviting par 5 to finish which is straight downhill off the tee and tends to play shorter than its yardage. With your drive, favour the right side of the fairway as it runs away from right to left and you could find your next shot blocked out by the poplars on the left.

Many approach shots go missing in the trees on the right, so avoid at all costs.

Hole 17 (Quarry Copse) 320 yards, par 4 This fairway runs away to the right, so the shot needs to draw to the left side, missing the left-hand fairway bunker. A fairway wood off the tee towards the marker pole should leave you up at the top of the hill from where it’s a short iron to the green. One of the easier holes on the course and a definite birdie chance.

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GolfMark - A Recognition Of Excellence Enmore Park was been awarded the prestigious GolfMark, a national scheme run by England Golf that identifies and recognises junior and beginnerfriendly clubs. The award is regularly assessed to ensure the qualifying criteria continue to be met.

The three key areas within the golf club which are assessed are: • Coaching and playing • Club environment (including sports equity and ethics) • Child protection and duty of care

We were proud to have met additional conditions over and above those standards required for GolfMark and were accordingly further recognised as a High Achiever. In addition, we also hold the Clubmark, a national standard for quality sports clubs recognised across the country.

Our commitment to young people and beginners is absolute and led by our professionals Nigel and David Wixon, we instil our passion for golf in a whole new generation of players within a safe, pleasant and enjoyable environment.

Any parent seeing the GolfMark symbol can instantly identify that the club to which they are considering sending their child has a structured environment in which they can develop as a player and a person.

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Membership We have a host of different memberships available to cater for today’s varied lifestyles. You should find one that fits your needs and enables you to become part of the friendly golfing family at Enmore Park.

Intermediate 7 Day Membership - There are three tiers of membership available to younger golfers aged between 18 and 29 offering preferential rates. The age brackets are 18-20, 21-24 and 25-29.

Membership is open to all age groups. We encourage families and provide programmes for those new to golf. Here are the memberships on offer:

Twilight Membership – Play restricted to after 4pm in summer (18 holes) and 2pm in winter (9 holes).

Full 7 Day Membership - Available to men and women, allowing use of all the facilities on and off the course as well as participation in the many weekly competitions held at the club.

Country Membership – 2 categories are available to anyone living between 30-60 miles from the club and those living more than 60 miles from the club.

Secondary Membership – Available to members who hold a home handicap at other affiliated local clubs.

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Corporate Membership - A popular option for local businesses who are looking to build links between themselves and their customers or entertain potential clients. An afternoon out at Enmore can also do wonders for staff camaraderie. Corporate Membership is transferable between employees who work for the same firm. This form of membership enables up to four people (board members, employees or customers) to play golf at Enmore Park Golf Club once a week without having to pay a green fee. It is available all day Monday to Friday and on Sunday after 11am, excluding Bank Holidays.

Junior Academy (Free of Charge) - Membership for youngsters who can play under supervision at club-run junior events and can attend coaching programmes. In addition, members also have the benefit of being able to play the course at other times under the supervision of an adult.

Full Junior - Our top tier of junior membership: players under the age of 18 are entitled to become a full junior member when an official handicap of 36 has been awarded. They are then entitled to test their golfing game against their peers by playing in all junior medals and competitions.

If both parents/grandparents are full members then we allow their children to enjoy FREE membership.

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Membership Continued Social Membership - This entitles you to use the clubhouse and bar facilities. You may also bring up to six guests and join in the club’s popular social events.

Joining Fee (applies only to Full & Intermediate Membership).

As a members-owned club we charge a joining fee as we believe that new members are benefiting from the contribution made by existing and previous members. A joining fee also engenders club loyalty which retains membership and, in turn, helps to control annual subscriptions for members in the future.

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Beginners and Improvers Enmore Park is committed to introducing more people to the game of golf and we often run courses of lessons for beginners or inexperienced players looking to improve their basic skills.

If you have never played and would like to have a go then ask about our beginners’ package.

The beauty of both these packages is that they allow you to learn in a group environment, which is considerably more fun as you embark on the first steps of what we hope will be a lifetime’s love of our sport.

Learn, practice and improve alongside your peers, make new friends and, who knows, you may even find some Enmore Park playing partners of the future!

For more details and latest lesson dates, visit our website, www.enmorepark.co.uk, or call David on 01278 672100 (option 3).

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Pro Shop In the Pro Shop you will find a great selection of clubs and putters, clothes for men and women, a wide choice of golf shoes, electric trolleys and everything you could wish for to enhance your enjoyment of the game.

Alternatively, if you are attached to the clubs you have but wonder why they misbehave on occasion, we can make sure they are perfectly suited to you by checking the shaft length, loft and lie angles and making the necessary adjustments.

Our extensive clothing range features all the popular manufacturers including Footjoy, Lyle & Scott and Galvin Green. If you are looking for a new set of clubs, we are a custom fit centre for many of the leading brands, including Ping, Titleist and Callaway. Many makes of club are available for demonstration and fitting.

Knowing that your clubs fit your individual swing can work wonders for your confidence and often have a similar effect on your scores.

You can also get your clubs re-gripped or re-shafted at very reasonable prices.

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Professional Nigel Wixon is something of a golfing institution in Somerset and is probably among the longest serving club professionals in the country having joined Enmore Park in 1972.

He and his son David, also a qualified professional, have spent many years promoting and assisting with junior golf and teaching the delights of the game to beginners.

Nigel recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as the Club Professional and it is little surprise that he is very popular with members and visitors alike. He will always offer a good deal on golf equipment and sound advice on your golf game.

David is a Somerset County Golf Partnership Academy coach and with the club being a Somerset Golf Coaching Centre as well it is the ideal place to come if you are determined to reduce your handicap by improving the weaker areas of your game.

In 2009, Nigel had the honour of being named Club Captain, which is a golfing rarity for a club professional. His chosen charity that year was the Ups and Downs Charity for Downs Syndrome children and he ran several coaching sessions for the youngsters. The children still continue to come once a year for an afternoon’s activity.

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Tuition If you are looking to take up golf this year, you could not be in better hands than our two resident professionals, Nigel and David Wixon.

Both our fully-qualified PGA teaching professionals cater for all abilities with an individual plan tailored to meet your golfing needs and expectations. We can help: • Beginners, who are supplied with the foundations on which to build a fundamentally-sound golf game.

• Improvers looking to lower their scores and turn problem areas into parts of their game they can rely upon, eliminating weaknesses and turning them into strengths.

• Already proficient players who are wanting to take their game to the next level.

Nigel and David offer half-hour and hour-long lessons and if you are at a loss to see why your scorecard looks the way it does after a round, there is also the opportunity to book a nine-hole lesson where you can improve your course management skills and tighten up your game. Book a block of five lessons and the sixth one is free.

There are special hour-long group lessons solely for ladies on Tuesdays from 11am, for junior beginners on Saturdays from 10am.

Our younger golfers are extremely well catered for at Enmore Park and during the summer there will be additional group coaching session for juniors and we also participate in the England Golf Get Into Golf taster sessions.

For more details, call 01278 672100 (option 3).

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Enmore Park Hall Of Fame We do not say we are a club that champions younger golfers without justification, because Enmore Park has produced numerous young players who have gone on to receive recognition at national level.

Current European Tour player David Dixon learnt his golf here. David was an England Amateur International in 2000-2001, the same year in which he was selected for the Walker Cup squad.

In 2001 he became South African Open Amateur Champion and won the Silver Medal for leading amateur at The Open Championship, which was played at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

David turned professional later that year and in 2008 claimed his first win on the European Tour, winning the St Omer Open in France.

He booked his place on the 2012 European Tour by winning the qualifying school in Spain in 2011.

Photographs of all our other famous golfers adorn our foyer, and the Enmore Hall of Fame includes: Pat Rodgers -

English Seniors Ladies matchplay Champion 1993, English Seniors

International 1993

Andrew March - England Schools International 1994 (now PGA Pro) David Wixon -

England Schools International 1994, Daily Telegraph Junior Champion

1995 (now PGA Pro)

Laura Wixon -

England Girls International 1993-94, England Schools International 1994

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England Schools International 1998

Hannah Grant - England Schools International 2003 Becky Dowell - England Schools International 2003 Matt Kippen -

England Schools International 2006, English Schools Champion 2008

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Members’ Golf Men You will find that Enmore Park is a very friendly club, and we encourage new golfers to participate in our competitions which are mainly played at weekends with a few in midweek. We also have a number of knockout competitions which is a great way to meet other club members.

During the summer months there are Enmore teams competing in the county knockouts, as well as the Avalon League.

We also have some friendly matches throughout the year played against local clubs as well as several mixed matches and competitions.

For those who don’t want to play competitive golf there’s ample time to enjoy playing socially in some of the best scenery anywhere in Britain. The condition of the course is second to none.

Ladies Enmore Park has a very friendly Ladies Section that meets every week for competition and social golf and ladies of all handicaps are welcome to play our beautiful course.

Over the years our female members have been successful in county and national competitions.

In 2010 the ladies won the Rogers Cup and Centenary Trophy, the first club to hold both trophies in the same year.

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Seniors This is a thriving section for the over-60s with more than 120 members who play in weekly matches at home and away. There are also a number of informal roll-ups throughout the week.

Many members of the section play in the various seniors open competitions arranged by other clubs in the region.

We have and have always had an active junior section of both boys and girls. Over the years at least nine of our junior members have gone on to become PGA professionals. One of these is our assistant pro David Wixon and another is David Dixon, who has played on the European Tour. Others have worked at golf clubs all over the world including Austria, France and Portugal.

Juniors Enmore Park has a very willing group of adults who support our young people to play golf. We have been awarded the GolfMark accreditation which means all our adults are vetted (DBS checked) and adhere to a code of conduct to make sure our juniors are properly looked after at the golf club.

There are regular juniors-only coaching sessions from PGA professional David Wixon, who is also a Somerset County Academy coach.

Throughout the year there are many competitions and club nights.

Additional competitions are run during the school holidays. We play matches against other clubs and have a team in the Somerset Junior League.

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Visitors & Societies Societies are welcome on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays although there may be opportunities for smaller groups to play on other days.

The manager and staff in the office will be here to welcome you and ensure your day goes well. Prizes for your competitions may be purchased from the Pro Shop and a discount of 10 per cent will be given on non-sale items.

Players are expected to have handicap certificates or to be able to play to a reasonable standard, to know and to uphold the rules of golf and follow good course etiquette so that they do not hold up play. Stableford is the preferred form of competition.

We offer a competitive package to meet the needs of most golf societies. Many of our societies have become old friends returning year after year and we run a Society Invitation event open to those who have supported the club.

For corporate guests, the Pro Shop can also provide goods featuring corporate logos, if you phone in advance. When a date has been agreed, a booking form needs to be completed and a deposit paid.

If you wish to know more contact the office on 01278 672100 option 4 or email us on manager@enmorepark.co.uk A form is also available to download from our website.

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Enmore Park Golf Club Member Benefits*

v SIGHT TEST £15.00 or FREE on the NHS v 15% off any purchase* v Free Contact Lens Trial v Up to 33% off Designer Specs & Sunglasses v 2 for 1 or 30% off the frame you want offers v All frame prices include standard single vision v FREE Kids test & £45 against any specs or FREE specs Please be good enough to quote your discount entitlement before you place your order.

*Club benefits apply to members, their friends & family, just quote your club card. *15% off can’t be used with other promotions and does not include contact lenses.

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Clubhouse The clubhouse at Enmore Park Golf Club is the perfect place of relaxation for golfers, visitors, societies or corporate clients who can enjoy a quiet drink, tasty snack or more elaborate catering.

Although the clubhouse is an attractive building, located in an immensely beautiful setting, its greatest asset is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that awaits friends - old and new.

It is an ideal venue for a host of special events and celebrations, you can always rely on friendly, efficient service - and the very best value.

In addition to the provision of superb food, the club attaches great importance to providing top quality service in high quality surroundings.

From October to March, the clubhouse is available from late afternoon as a venue for weddings, parties, seminars and celebrations of all kinds.

Depending on availability it may also be booked for summer evenings.

The friendly and efficient atmosphere that characterises the golf club as a whole is no less felt in our restaurant, where your complete satisfaction is our paramount aim.

The club’s staff will be delighted to help you plan your special event right down to the last detail.

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Restaurant With menus to suit all tastes and occasions, our restaurant has earned a reputation in its own right. From bar snacks to something more elaborate, from our daily specials and our Sunday lunch carvery to our curry menu, we have something to make your visit extra special.

You can enjoy wonderful home cooking made from fresh local produce. The restaurant regularly caters for groups of all sizes and for all occasions. And, for those very special days, our chef will be more than happy to discuss your particular needs.

Prices are very reasonable and there is a fine selection on offer throughout the day, including: Full English breakfast - with tea or coffee, toast and jams.

Daily Special Board - typically this would contain many of the following tasty dishes: home-made steak and home-made fish pies, pasties, curries, liver casseroles, lamb hot pot and vegetarian dishes.

Full lunchtime menu - available with a wide selection of sandwiches, baguettes and toasted paninis.

Grill menu - with ham, egg and chips, gammon, and steaks.

Full Sunday carvery - Our traditional two-meat Sunday carvery is served every Sunday lunchtime from noon, with a selection of seasonal vegetables, new and roast potatoes.

Prices start from just £6.50 for one course, £10.50 for two courses and £13.95 for three courses. The carvery is incredibly popular and booking is advisable to avoid disappointment.

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Hire For Functions Enmore Park is the perfect place if you are looking for a spectacular venue to host a special occasion and make it truly memorable.

Our club is available for evening birthday and anniversary celebrations and wedding receptions in the winter months between October and March. We can cater for up to 120 guests.

Nick Rogers, our chef, and Julie Saunders, our charming hostess, have been operating our catering franchise since 2007 and are always happy to discuss your individual entertaining needs.

Our facilities are equally able to accommodate both small and large groups and are ideal for corporate functions, special events and celebrations of any kind.

Take advantage of the superb menu on offer in our delightful restaurant, the cuisine is well-known in the area and draws in people from miles around. Roast dinners, curry nights or appetising buffets, nothing is too much trouble for our dedicated team.

Contact 01278 672100 (option 6) to discuss your requirements.

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Practice Facilities We have a large practice area with a Dri-Range covered bay where you can hone both your long and short game. It also has 4 practice holes and there is a par 3 practice hole on the course.

We very much hope that in the future Enmore Park will gain a reputation for excellence in helping members and visitors alike lower their scores and maximise their enjoyment of the game.

There is also a practice putting and chipping green with a bunker to ensure your scoring game is in good shape before you take to the course.

We already have a championship golf course, our aim is to have a practice facility to match.

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You'll find Orchard Court Care Home in Taunton, Somerset.

Around the clock, we provide person-centred care and support to those living here and their families, based on their individual and changing needs.

We aim to help residents achieve as much independence as possible, whatever their physical or mental challenges. Our dedicated team of nurses and carers actively encourage them to take part in all decisions - contributing to everything from the way their rooms look to the therapies they receive.

Our refurbished home is in pleasant surroundings and all on one level, with specially themed corridors, and an enclosed garden. We have three lounges, a sensory room and a conservatory. Our dining room is a light, lovely place for residents to get together for meals and activities.

If you’d like to arrange a visit to Orchard Court Care Home in Taunton, or talk to us about our care options, you can call or email us using the details below.

Established in 2009, we are a professional Electrical & Decorating company based in Bridgwater. We provide a wide range of services including:

Minor electrical works Rewires PAT testing Interior and exterior painting Wallpapering All work is carried out with the customers’ needs in mind, from start to finish. We always ensure that all of our work is carried out with the upmost professionalism and to the highest standards as we pride ourselves on keeping our customers happy and delivering their requirements.

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How to Find Us Conveniently located close to junctions 23 or 24 of the M5 Motorway, you will find us three miles to the west of Bridgwater.

For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is TA5 2AN. Directions from the North From the North exit J23 of the M5 to Bridgwater, (ignore righthand turn on Bristol road to Minehead), at Bridgwater take the second exit on the roundabout towards Minehead. At the fifth set of lights turn left to Spaxton. After one and a half miles you will reach Durleigh Reservoir. Turn left and follow the signs to the club.

Directions from the South From the South exit J24 of the M5 to Bridgwater, at Bridgwater turn left at the crossroads and at the second set of lights turn left to Spaxton. After one and a half miles you will reach Durleigh Reservoir.

Turn left and follow the signs to the club.

Public transport The nearest railway station to Enmore Park is Bridgwater. Door to door, the station is 4.8 miles away and the journey should take around 14 minutes in a taxi.

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Contact Us We are always delighted to hear from you should you wish further information or provide us with feedback.

Please feel free to get in touch via any of the methods listed below: Enmore Park Golf Club Enmore Somerset TA5 2AN

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