The Oaks Golf Centre Official Corporate Brochure 2016 - 2017

Official Corporate Brochure 2016 - 2017

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Contents

Welcome

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Pro Shop

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Functions

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History

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Club Repairs

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Funeral Wakes

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Course Tour

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The Professional Team

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Weddings

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Societies

17

Tuition

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How To Find & Contact Us

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Membership

18

Practice Facilities

41

Green Fees

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The Clubhouse

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Welcome

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hen you arrive at The Oaks, you will find two first class golf courses set in the heart of the Surrey countryside and you will be assured of the warmest of welcomes and some superb play.

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The Oaks Golf Club in Carshalton is a family owned 27 hole public golf facility with a floodlit covered range and clubhouse with restaurant and function suites. It is open to the public every day and although it does have a membership, it prides itself on offering everyone a warm and friendly welcome without all the stuffy rules that golf courses often have.

The Oaks is a public golf facility located in Surrey which boasts two courses, a full 18 hole course and a tricky 9 hole short course. Both courses welcome players of all abilities and ages.

Set in the middle of commuter land with ease of access but far away from commuter stress with its wide sweeping greens and tranquil ambience. The golf courses are blessed with being built on some of the best free draining land allowing play to continue uninterrupted all year round with spectacular views over London from many holes.

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The 18 hole is a par 70 parkland course with many distinguishing features. The course is set up to provide a fair test of golf but still maintains a challenge for the advanced player. In the summer months the mature parkland surroundings and superb views over London provide excellent scenery. Throughout the winter months the course offers a reliable golfing experience as the drainage is second to none meaning the fairways stay dry and players very rarely have to resort to temporary greens.

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The 9 hole is an excellent facility for people learning the game or for golfers who just fancy a leisurely 9 holes.

Practice always makes perfect so you can come and improve your golf at the excellent 16 bay driving range which is covered and floodlit so even on those long dark winter evenings you can come down and enjoy practicing. 13 of the bays have astro-turf type mats with power tees and there are short and long game net targets to really hone your skills and enable you to have a bit of fun whilst you develop your game.

This fantastic practice facility is open to the public and enables you to work on your skills and really sharpen up your swing!

One happy reviewer writes “I have just used the driving range and it’s great.

Location is nice and beautiful, people very friendly and prices reasonable. There is plenty of parking outside and I think it offers a great setting for a family outing”.

Source: Trip Advisor Visited February 2016 There is also a large putting green outside the clubhouse which is open to everybody.

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History

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he Oaks was one of the great sporting country houses of 18th century England. At 33.57 Hectares Oaks Park is a mixture of landscapes, including formal horticulture, natural chalk meadows, woodlands and informal parkland. There are a number of interesting walks based in Oaks Park and some of those pass through the park walls.

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The main club house was rebuilt completely in 2007 and offers a formal restaurant together with first-class conference and banqueting facilities.

The Oaks is proud to say that we are fully licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

We also have a friendly cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating.

Set on free-draining chalk downland, the centre is encircled by superb trees including oaks, silver birch and beech and is home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife. It adjoins the famous “Oaks Park” and still boasts some of the finest oak trees in the county.

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The 18 Hole Horley Course

The 9 Hole Acorn Course

Opened in 1975 the 18 hole course is the best draining that you will ever find built as it is on chalk and high ground allowing the course to remain open and playable even after the wettest weather that the British climate can throw at us.

The parkland layout is easy walking and challenging although there are holes where an errant drive can end up on the fairway, it may not be your fairway, but it is someone’s fairway.

Initially a pitch and putt this was extended in 1982 into a longer par 3 course where the longest hole is 230 yards. This is a perfect course for people to begin their golfing career and it is maintained to the same standard as the 18 hole course. There are no bunkers on the course, deliberately to ensure that everyone is able to have fun playing it, the main difficulty is the undulating terrain meaning that you will hardly ever have a level lie to play from.

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Over the years many thousands of people have started playing golf on the 9 hole Acorn course at The Oaks and many have even gone on to become golf professionals.

The centre is named after “The Oaks” – the original manor house which was built on the property and also gave its name to the horse race run annually at nearby Epsom Downs Racecourse.

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Course Tour

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Starting with a short hole is often tricky, particularly when judging the distance is difficult. This hole plays slightly uphill, so take one more club than you think. The green is massive from left to right with a distinct tier so you can be over 100 feet away from the hole but putting.

Out of bounds all the way up the left is not the only issue on this tough par 4. A tree about 70 yards short of the green can block you out if you have boomed the driver, but if you go safe with the smaller woods it will leave you a long second shot to an elevated green that is difficult to make yourself hit enough club to.

Playing downhill and usually wind behind, this par 3 seems easier than the first, but the trees cut in from the left considerably so if you want to start your ball left and fade it in you will be in trouble. Landing short is made easy as there are no hazards before the green, but the ball will kick right and can take a very firm bounce through the green.

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Long par 4, usually into the wind, so only the longer hitter can contemplate reaching in 2. A row of bushes are where a shortish drive will land so might be worth going for the big hit, plenty of room right, but out of bounds left. Just one bunker to protect the green on the left, but if you are long you will be lost.

The best shot into the green comes from the right hand side of the fairway, but the trees up the right could ruin that plan if you go too far that way. Perfect hole if you fade the ball, start it at the trees on the left and let it peel away into the fairway and do the same with the approach shot for a soft landing on a green facing you.

Time to open the shoulders, tons of room here on this short downhill par 4 which in summer with the big hitters is reachable.

One small bunker to the right may spoil your fun, but if you don’t come of this hole with a smile on your face it is your own fault.

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Now you could do with one leg shorter than the other. Long par 5 with out of bounds down the right, but you should be aiming so far left to allow for the camber of the fairway this should not enter your thoughts. It is the approach to the green that may tax you more. A bunker short and right draws golf balls to it so I would suggest play short in 2 and then leave yourself a short iron into a large green and take your chance with your putter. If you fly this green you are out of bounds so make that last shot as easy as possible as it will be from a hanging lie.

Long par 4 where if you get a draw on your drive with the correct line, you can have a short into the tiny green. If you fade to the right, trees await and so does a really long club for your second shot, no disgrace in dropping a shot on this hole, there are others later you get it back on.

Close out the front 9 like you started with an uphill par 3. This time the green is thin and like an upturned bowl, making club selection vital. Too short and the ball rolls back towards you, too long and you are in the trees and out of the hole.

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Like hole 6, this par 4 is definitely in reach from the tee, but you will have to be brave as it is out of bounds just over the back and although if you get the line right the camber of the fairway will throw the ball in towards the green, if you get it wrong, there are trees and bushes either side to spoil your fun.

Blind driving hole with out of bounds up the right, so needs to be treated with respect. If you are safe with your driver, it is worth a go as the second shot will be quite short to a green guarded by mounding. If you stray left, some trees will block your path to the green and you will end up punching the ball below the branches, thus negating the advantage of taking the driver, so up to you to decide, you should know by now how your driver is performing.

Signature hole. Beautiful looking par 3 over a valley to a green protected in all 4 corners by bunkers. The green is another upturned bowl and a vicious slope from front to back, so even when you arrive safely on the putting surface your job is far from done. From the front tees this is a challenging, pretty hole, from the back tees, particularly if the wind is blowing, it is a monster, enjoy it.

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Unless you love your driver, this is a hole to let it have a break. The out of bounds on the right is clearly in sight as are the trees on the left although a medium length drive will get past them. To add to the difficult decision, there are 2 very tall trees right in the middle of the fairway where a well hit small wood or long iron would land. So that could deflect the ball or mean that you are blocked for your second shot to a fairly large flat green -whoever said this game was supposed to be fair .

Again you have the out of bounds up the right, although you have more room this time. The row of trees down the left are nothing more than annoying, but do grab the attention. So it might be best to play a small wood from the tee as this par 5 is out of range in 2 shots, so lay up is the best choice. But when you get near the green this hole comes into it’s own.

There is a small copse of very tall trees 50 yards from the green. So if you play your second shot to the right you will have to take these on with your wedge into the green. The sensible approach

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is to play down the left of the fairway so the trees don’t come into your third shot reckoning, but the designer has thought of that and placed a couple of tasty bunkers there for you to avoid. So precision placement required.

15 If you miss this mid range par 3 hole to the right you are in a mess. The recovery shot will probably be made harder by the trees over there as well as the hill you will have to come over. Come in from the left and you can if you wish land it short and let the slope of the ground take the ball towards the hole.

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Loads of room up the right hand side, the trees on the left shouldn’t trouble you here. The tough bit is the approach shot as the green is guarded by bunkers front left and front right that are treacherous.

You need to fly the ball all the way onto the putting surface so try to get as big a drive down here as you can to make the club you use more lofted thus allowing you more spin to stop the ball on what is a fairly generous size green. Not sure that the stroke index on this hole is quite right, take advantage.

Blind drive to a fairway that slopes right to left. Try to keep the ball as far up the right as you dare to make the next shot easier as the lie will be flatter, but if you stray too far right, there is disaster waiting. The biggest hitters will fancy going for the green in 2 and so they should, but you will need a career shot to accomplish that.

The bunkers to the right stop you rolling in from that side and the deep bunker front left is where everything gathers to, so advice is play your second to the top of the hill and wedge it onto the green, too much danger left.

Banks to the left and right will help toss a slightly wayward drive back into play, but a wild drive will be out of bounds. The green is very narrow and a yard over the back will be out of bounds so there is no way that you can take life easy on this final challenge. You need to come in from the right hand side of the fairway to give you the simpler approach shot, but you better get the club selection right or you could be reloading up the last, not a good way to end your day.

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You can then make your way to the 19th hole for some well earned refreshment!

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Societies

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ocieties are welcome at The Oaks seven days a week. There are several different packages on offer, and we can incorporate any variations you may require so we can tailor the experience to the needs of your society. The Oaks is delighted to offer a warm welcome to golf societies. The only time slot we cannot offer is weekends before 10am.

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As a public pay and play golf course, all levels of golfers are genuinely welcome and there is a great camaraderie between players. No handicap certificate is required to play at The Oaks, all you need is a bunch of mates, your competitive spirit and the desire to have a great day leave the highly skilled and experienced team at The Oaks to do the rest.

The society packages offer you a huge choice to suit your needs from coffee and bacon rolls on arrival to full 3 course banquets after play with a delicious menu to choose from including lunches, dinner and buffet.

Please choose the package for your group and then contact our booking team on 020 8643 8363 .

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Membership

There are a range of benefits to membership including:

• Booking tee times with 1 weeks advantage over the general public.

• Reduction in green fees: 10% discount if paying by members card system.

• Use of practice area.

• 10% off Bar and Cafe purchases when paying by members card system.

• Full access to changing areas.

• Use of members room.

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• Play from white & red tees at any time.

• Affiliation to CONGO / LGU & EWGA. • Introduction Reward Credit on introducing a new member to the Club (excluding partner/spouse discount).

The Oaks offers various levels of membership which allows us to offer members the right package for them according to both needs and finances.

By treating each member as an individual we are able to find the most appropriate package to fit around your lifestyle.

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Basic membership allows you 2 weeks in advance bookings for the 18 hole course, entry to club competitions, get an officially recognised golf handicap, a 10% discount in all areas of the golf clubhouse and use of the members bar and all this works out at a mere £135 per year. This membership means that you pay a green fee each time you play but that is reduced by 10%.

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5 day membership offers all the same advantages but means that on weekdays (excluding bank holidays) your golf is free and the cost for that is £700.

7 day membership at £995 again offers all the above discounts and advantages and your golf is free all year - an amazing deal which means you could be on the green 365 days per year!!!

There are also memberships for the 9 hole Acorn course as well and the price table for all the memberships is below.

Just ask and our experienced team will be happy to advise you on the right membership for you - all we care about is making your play as accessible, stress free and enjoyable as possible.

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18 Hole Course

Rates for 2016/17

9 Hole Course

Rates for 2016/17

7 Day Membership

£995

Adult 5 Day Season Ticket

£450

5 Day Membership

£700

Senior 5 Day Season Ticket

£300

Horley Junior Under 16 7 Day Membership £150

Adult 7 Day Season Ticket - NEW

£575

Horley Youth 17-18 7 Day Membership

£175

Senior 7 Day Season Ticket - NEW £425

Horley Colt 19-21 7 Day Membership

£350

Junior 7 Day Membership

£100

Golf Member

£135

Social Membership*

Rates for 2016/17

Joint Membership*

Rates for 2016/17

Social Membership

£25

7 Day membership

£1750

* Must be introduced by a current member

5 Day membership

£1250

Golf member

£220

* Partner/Spouse living at the same address

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£5.00 per Social Membership will be donated to the Diamond Riding Centre.

All membership rates are for April 2016 – 31St March 2017.

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he Oaks is exceptional value for money to play with green fees at the peak morning times being £28 at weekends and £21 on weekdays with phenomenal discounts available for afternoon play. After 6pm in summer, every day of the week we offer a “Tee Time For a Tenner” which means you and 3 of your mates can play after 6pm for £10, so only £2.50 each. Bookings are necessary for the 18 hole Horley course at all times, you can either call the golf club on 020 8643 8363 or better still go to our website www.theoaksgolf.co.uk and book online.

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The 9 hole Acorn course is just a turn up and go, so no booking required. Again it is fantastic value, only £12 weekdays and £13.50 weekends with concessions for Junior and Seniors, so please see table for the whole price list.

respect both the golf course and other users then we are delighted to welcome you to The Oaks.

The only rule we have is that each player must have a bag of clubs each, no stuffy dress regulations. Trainers are fine and so are jeans, in fact as long as you are wearing something that is great!! As long as you come sensibly dressed for playing sport and feel comfortable and

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The Pro Shop

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ith one of the largest golf shops at a green grass site in the area, The Oaks Golf Club has a huge choice of golf equipment for both the experienced or novice golfer and anyone in between.

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The prices are competitive and you will also have the very best professional advice on hand free of charge to ensure that you make an investment that is going to improve your golf and enjoyment of the game.

There is a large selection of clothing including waterproofs, shoes, shirts and shorts as well as all the balls and accessories a golfer could wish for. The golf shop is open till 10pm weekdays and 8pm on the weekends and gift vouchers are available if you are not sure what to get for the avid golfer in your life. Our experienced team are always on hand to offer that expert advice and guidance.

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Club Repairs

There is a full range of repairs available we offer an extensive re-gripping service with a wide range of grips available from Golf Pride, Lamkin, Winn and supplying branded replacements to match your existing clubs. Craig will ensure that any grip fitted will be the correct size for your hands. Re-shafting stocking and fitting shafts from all the main manufacturers including Aldila, Fujikura, True Temper and any shaft not carried can be sourced from the manufacturer. As well as fixing broken

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shafts, Craig can replace the shaft of an existing club to improve performance. All you need to do is ask so that Craig and his team can offer the best service possible.

Please feel free to contact Craig to discuss any of your golf club requirements

A full loft and lie checking and adjustment service is available, to ensure all your clubs are the correct specification and Craig can advise you on whether your clubs need lengthening or shortening which can often be done by saving the original grip. Craig has been a PGA Professional for 33 years, providing a specialised and comprehensive service that tailors any repair to your own personal requirements.

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he Oaks is so proud of all our dedicated, experienced staff who work hard behind the scenes to ensure your visit to our club is an enjoyable experience and one you will want to repeat.

We are fortunate to have the skills of some very distinguished Golf Professionals.

Jon Woodroffe returned to The Oaks as Director of Golf having been one of the teaching professionals here from 1981 to 1987. Through his long career Jon has specialised in getting beginners into golf, in fact over 25,000 people have

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started with him. This has led to him being awarded the status of Advanced Fellow of the PGA which puts him in the top 1% of British PGA professionals in the world.

Jon was the driving force behind the largest learn to play golf programme in the world that helped introduce thousands of new people to the game of golf and helped him to be voted the PGA coach of the year in the South in 2014.

to offer the new golfer he is looking to guide players from the range onto the lovely 9 hole course. From there, they can then move onto the full size 18 hole course and the intention is to smooth the journey into the game for as many people as possible.

Jon returns to The Oaks with the aim of helping more people start golf. With the superb facilities that The Oaks has

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We are aware that many people are put off taking up golf either by the cost or by not knowing anyone who is a beginner and to break down this barrier to an amazing game, Jon is offering free beginners group classes. Thus the 4 x 1 hour weekly lessons are free of charge and as the lessons are in groups there is the potential of golfing playing partners for the future.

The classes will run weekday evenings, daytimes and weekends.

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Jon is also available for personal golf coaching and to book a lesson with him just call the golf shop on 020 8643 8363 Craig Mitchell is a Specialist PGA Golf Coach and has been since 1980.

His career has included two years as a professional in Belgium and four years in Finland. Craig spent his apprenticeship under the guiding hand of highly respected Professional Gavin Christie, a relationship that has influenced and shaped Craig’s teaching methods and ability.

His playing career has spanned over 45 years, with honours including Scottish Boys Champion and Captaincy of Scotland versus England. Craig has now been professional at The Oaks since 1993 and brings with him a wealth of experience, as well as being an ardent student of the game, his enthusiasm is infectious.

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Craig is also PGA Qualified in all club repairs and has been advising golfers on their clubs since 1980. Craig offers lessons at The Oaks and from beginners to established players, your game will progress from Craig’s personal attention and his advice and guidance is invaluable.

Gary Clements : Junior Golf Development Manager: ‘A’ Class Member of the PGA With more than 30 years’ experience, Gary is one of Surrey’s sought-after golf professionals, for his devotion to the game of golf, and reputation as an exceptional instructor, particularly for his work with junior golfers.

Gary conceived and developed many of the golf coaching schemes available on the market today. Gary hosts corporate golf days and overseas golfing trips with complete dedication to the game .

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Gary was also responsible for the principal success of the nationwide golf tournament, “The Publican Golfing Pub of the Year.” His aim is to create and deliver the ultimate service, both in golf tuition and corporate hospitality.

This is why we are so proud of the professionals we have on the team at The Oaks.

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Tuition

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o help make golf more affordable and accessible for everyone, at The Oaks we offer free beginners group classes taken by the UK’s leading exponent of teaching beginners, Jon Woodroffe.

The classes run for 4 consecutive weeks and cover the basics of the game.

In the words of our Director of Golf, Jon Woodroffe

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“In my 35 years experience of coaching golf it is always the same things that stop people hitting the golf ball well and straight, the grip and the posture. So with the 4 free beginners group classes I will make sure that the new or returning golfers that come along will be put on the right path with these basics and thus will improve and be better golfers than they have ever been. Swinging a golf club is the easy bit, holding the club and standing correctly is so much harder but I will make sure they have those skills by the end of the 4 week course of lessons”

There is no catch to the free beginners group lessons, the only cost is for the range balls that you need for the lesson, but that is the same price as if you came to the range on your own to practice, so the lessons are really free and you are in the hands of the most experienced golf professional in the UK, Jon Woodroffe, Advanced Fellow of the PGA.

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The free beginners group classes are also a great fun way to learn with other new golfers that are suffering the same problems as you are and there is of course the chance that you will hook up with the other people on your class as playing partners for the future. Golf is a very sociable game and this is a very sociable way to learn it.

For the dates of the next set of lessons either call the golf club on 020 8643 8363 or email Jon Woodroffe directly on woodroffe17@btinternet.com

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Lessons To make a step change in your golf game the quickest way is to book some private golf lessons with our team of PGA qualified professionals. Whether it is to stop that pesky slice off the tee or sharpen up your short game skills, the best way is to have a PGA qualified, dedicated, experienced professional look at what you are doing and offer solutions to your problems. The lessons can be arranged almost all the hours that the golf range is open 7 days a week and we

only charge for the professional’s time, so if there are 2 or 3 of you then it is fine to share the lesson and divide the cost. It is also a very sociable way to learn.

Gift vouchers are available for lessons if you are not sure what to get the avid golfer in your life.

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Practice Facilities

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he Oaks firmly believe that “Practice makes perfect” and there are so many ways to improve your golf at The Oaks Golf Club. There is an amazing 16 bay driving range which is securely covered and floodlit so that even on those long dark winter evenings you can come down and enjoy practicing.

Nothing can stand in your way as 13 of the 16 bays have astro-turf type mats with power tees and there are both short and long game net targets to enable you to hone your skills and have a bit of fun.

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game. The recently refurbished floodlit covered golf driving range is now open all week and most of the bays now have the latest Powertee technology to enhance your practice session. There is also an outdoor practice area at the side of the range building for customers to enjoy practicing in the sunshine on those lovely summer days and evenings.

The Oaks is the best value golf practice facility in the area and we have now added a range card capacity where you can purchase credit in advance and for this you receive 15% more balls for your money, there is a minimum of £25 that

must be loaded onto your card for this discount to apply.

There is also a large putting green outside the clubhouse which is open to everybody.

Please note that current Opening Times are as follows: MON-FRI: 8.00am – 10.00pm (Closed 8.00-9.00 Mondays for essential maintenance to maximize a consistently high standard of play)

SAT & SUN: 8.00am – 8.00pm Last balls are 30mins before range close time.

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The Clubhouse

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he clubhouse is open to all every day with a fully licensed bar and cafe as well as large function and meeting rooms and has a relaxed welcoming ambiance perfect for that after round tipple.

All are welcome to drop in for one of our hearty all-day breakfasts. Lunch/ hot food is available until 3pm to really set you up for play or to fill you up after a satisfying game.

There is a selection of lunch specials every day – wonderful bar food at excellent prices. You could just pop in

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with your friends/family for a relaxing cappuccino or tea in our wonderful parkland surroundings where pastries and cakes are available all day.

There is an amazing choice of sandwiches, paninis and wraps with vegetarian options available throughout. The Oaks classics includes hearty sausage and mash (veggie option on request), scampi and chips, a range of delicious omelettes and filled jacket potatoes. There is an excellent children’s menu and our food is cooked to fresh order ensuring the tastiest meals are on offer.

This is not “fast food” - we cook good food as fast as we can!

We now have BT Sports and ESPN showing in the bar so that our valued members and visitors can stay up to date with all the latest sporting news and highlights or enjoy watching current games.

Our aim is to give our customers a relaxed and enjoyable time whether you are going for a coffee and a bacon buttie before play to a full meal after and everything in between.

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Functions

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et in perfect parkland and surrounded by beautiful oak, beech and silver birch trees, The Oaks is the perfect setting for wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, christenings and private dinners. We are also able to offer help and support when seeking a venue to hold a funeral wake – please check the website for further details or call our supportive and experienced events team.

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There are a range of choices available depending on the type of event and number of guests - The restaurant can comfortably seat 90 guests and provide buffet meals for up to 150. The private terrace garden is an ideal setting and where arrival drinks may be served during the summer months.

The management team is committed to ensuring that you and your guests have a perfect day and will attend to your needs from the time you make your initial enquiry until the last guest leaves.

We have a variety of menus and are happy to tailor them to your individual requirements. If you have any allergies, intolerances or special requirements all you need to do is talk to the team and we can incorporate these requirements into your booking to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible.

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We also have a special rate for a Friday night party package!!!

This includes: the full use of our wonderful, atmospheric function suite, our fun loving resident DJ, your own private bar use of our linen and crockery ( to really take the pressure off) finger buffet for 50 guests with additional covers as £12.00 per head which is excellent value Total Cost at time of print – £1300

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For that special Birthday & Anniversary Event, check our alternative PARTY PACKAGE (Available all week excluding Fridays). Again, you get the full use of our atmospheric function suite, the skills of our fun loving resident DJ, your own private bar use of our linen and crockery ( to really take the pressure off) finger buffet for 60 guests with additional covers as £14.50 per head which is excellent value

For more information or to make a booking please call 020 8722 0238 or email our bookings team using the link on the website. They will be able to help and advise you to get the package that best meets your requirements and ensures that your special occasion runs as smoothly as possible allowing you to sit back and just enjoy making those special memories.

Total Cost at time of print – £1700 which represents amazing value for money

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Funeral Wakes

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ur Functions Team at The Oaks Golf Club have many years of experience in sympathetically attending to your requirements at this difficult time.

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We appreciate that organising an afterfuneral reception at home can add to the stress of losing a family member or close friend so we can support you and take off some of this stress involved in this process. The Oaks offers a welcoming function suite which is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay and this can accommodate up to 150 guests.

The fully air-conditioned suite benefits from having its own private entrance, bar facilities, terrace/gardens (which offers peaceful, tranquil views across our well established golf course). Our venue also provides full on-site disabled access and ample free car parking. Please feel to click the link on our comprehensive website to view our funeral hospitality literature which provides further details surrounding both our finger buffet menu available along with costings. We aim to make this as stress free as possible for you at a most difficult time.

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Weddings

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ake your wedding day one that you’ll remember forever here at The Oaks.

As a fully licensed civil wedding venue we can provide the perfect environment for your wedding day. Not only are we situated in a lovely parkland setting but we can offer you both privacy and exclusivity in our private Function Suite making your special day absolutely unforgettable. We have a dedicated, experienced team to help your wedding day exceed all your expectations. Our fully air-conditioned Function Suite has its own private entrance and bar

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where you will be looked after by our friendly and professional staff.

The room also benefits from a lovely patio area overlooking the golf course which makes the ideal setting for pre-wedding drinks and provides the perfect backdrop for those all important wedding photographs.

There is ample parking at The Oaks for your function ideally situated adjacent to the Function Suite for the convenience of you and your guests.

We believe that your wedding needs to be as individual as you are and totally

tailored to your requirements so our courteous, experienced team are on hand to guide you with process, timings and any advice or guidance you may need especially for those special touches. This is a unique and special day in your life and to repay you for choosing the Oaks for this very wonderful day, we aim to ensure it runs as smoothly as possible The Oaks is proud of the fact that they are registered with the London Borough of Sutton which allows civil weddings to take place in these wonderful surroundings.

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How To Find & Contact Us

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

For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is SM5 4AN.

- Leave B278 / Carshalton Road towards A2022 / Croydon Lane

The Oaks Sports Centre, Woodmansterne Road Surrey, SM5 4AN

- Bear right on to A2022 / Croydon Lane, and then immediately turn left on to B278 / Woodmansterne Lane

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- Arrive at B278 / Woodmansterne Road on the left

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- The last intersection is Oaks Track, if you reach Oakhurst Rise, you’ve gone too far.

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We offer a complete range of services on all aspects of the funeral profession. We help families through each step of arranging a funeral, and ensure that they can arrange the funeral which suits them and their loved one. For people who wish to pre-plan and make provision towards a future funeral, we can provide funeral plans through the National Association of Funeral Directors with the ‘Perfect Choice Funeral Plan’.

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