Rothley Park Golf Club

Rothley Park Golf Club Official Club Brochure 2017 | 2018

care home for the elderly

“I cannot speak highly enough of the care my aunt has received since entering the home eight months ago. The home is not too large so ensuring the residents have individual care which to me appears continual. On several occasions I have arrived to find carers talking with my aunt who is bed bound - she thinks they are all wonderful!!!” - JW March 2017

• friendly and caring home • offering person centred care • new day care facility • single and twin rooms available (some with ensuite facilities)

T: 01509 236256 E: info@longcliffenursinghome.co.uk A: 300 Nanpantan Rd, Nanpantan, Loughborough LE11 3YE W: www.longcliffenursinghome.co.uk

Contents

3

Photography By Nick Roberts Photography

04 Welcome

28 Club Members’ Golf

43 Functions & Events

07 History

33 Pro Shop

45 Open Competitions

09 About the Course

35 Tuition

47 Visitors

10 Course Tour

37 Meet the PGA Team

49 Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood

19 Societies

39 Custom Fitting

50 How to Find Us & Contact Us

23 Membership

41 The Clubhouse

Tel: 01273 616 477

Email: info@ludis-publications.co.uk

Website: www.ludis-publications.co.uk

Rothley Park 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 of Ludis Group 2017.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

4

Welcome

Established over 100 years ago in 1911 Rothley Park Golf Club, an England Golf Championship venue, is situated in a beautiful parkland setting in Leicestershire, offering a unique challenge to golfers of all abilities.

The policy of maintaining a smaller membership than other clubs means that the course is never over played and remains open and playable on almost every day of the year (including the greens). Tee availability is also easy.

Our long established course is 6,501 yards off the white tees and is often rated in magazines and online reviews as one of the best in the county. It is a real test to challenge golfers of all abilities.

We only use pre-booking of tee times for societies and for members’ competitions.

Playing at Rothley Park means you can really enjoy the quiet fairways of one of Leicestershire’s finest courses.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

You can always be assured of a warm welcome, whether you are looking for a relaxing day’s golf, searching for the ideal course for a society day or just looking for the right club to join.

The club offers very competitive green fee rates and we welcome enquiries about membership.

5

As well as offering a demanding but enjoyable course, Rothley Park also has a long history of successfully hosting golf societies, private functions, lunches, golf days and events. 2016 saw the English Seniors Open staged at Rothley Park and also nearby local course Kirby Muxloe.

A prestigious Leicestershire golf course close to the stunning beauty of Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods, you can be sure of fabulous views across the county from Bradgate’s tallest hill and Leicestershire’s second highest point – some 690 feet above sea level. It really is worth taking some time to appreciate this Country Park and its history when you visit.

Be assured you are guaranteed a warm welcome at Rothley Park and our friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable one. We provide everything that a golfer would expect at a well-established club.

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

www.rothleypark.co.uk

History

Rothley Park’s history dates back over one hundred years and is one of the oldest established clubs in Leicestershire.

The first recorded meeting of the Rothley Park Golf Club was held in the clubhouse on 23rd August 1911. At that meeting, chaired by the President, Major Abbott Robinson, the Greens and House Committees were elected, the list of Gentlemen and Lady Members proposed and seconded and the Rules and Regulations agreed. It was noted that ‘no Caddies were to be allowed on a Sunday’, and the club’s existence commenced.

7

The land comprising the course, which was part of the Temple Estate owned by Mr F. Merttens who, as such, was also the proprietor of the club. Work commenced on the course in earnest and the full eighteen holes were opened for play in 1912. An exhibition match between Harry Vardon, JH Taylor and James Braid was arranged on the then ‘Rothley Links’. This coincided with the official opening of the clubhouse and a photograph of the event hangs in the clubhouse today.

In 1915 the members took over ownership of the club, the constitution was altered and the Rothley Park Golf Course Company Limited was registered

to administer the lease of the land. This arrangement continued until January 1977 when the members took the courageous decision to purchase the course, all of its buildings and 20 acres of surrounding farmland. As a result the club’s future was secured and placed in full control of the members, and this remains the case today.

Today, the club is a fine example of how to run a golf club successfully and, while many things have changed since our inception, our dedication to offering the best course in the region is still as strong today as it was in those pioneering days at the beginning of the 19th century.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

An Inspiring, Practical and Creative Collection

Of Ceramic and Porcelain Wall and Floor Tiles

Wood effect tiles combine the beauty of natural timber with the long life of tiles

Mosaic tiles in a range of textures and colours give a stylish finish to your bathroom

Visit our award-winning showrooms and view the best of current fashions, choice and finish especially for you.

Southglade Business Park, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 9RA Tel: 0115 9770155 Email: info@emctiles.co.uk

551 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UN Tel: 0116 283 4068 Email: lcsales@emctiles.co.uk

www.emctiles.co.uk

Prince William Road, Loughborough, LE11 5GD Tel: 01509 210999 Email: emclb@emctiles.co.uk

About the Course

9

Rothley Park is set in a beautiful parkland setting in Leicestershire, offering a unique challenge to golfers of all abilities.

Our long established course is 6,501 yards off the white tees and is often rated in magazines and online reviews as one of the best in the county.

The course also runs adjacent to some of The Great Central Railway, which is the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails!

The parkland course makes the most of the natural contours and slopes of the area and offers some stunning views from the highest point on the course at the 9th tee out over Bradgate Park, where you can savour the views of the Old John folly at the Park’s highest point.

Each hole provides its own challenge, with the undulating fairways and subtle borrows on the well-maintained greens adding to this demanding yet delightful test of golf.

The course contains three par threes, thirteen par fours and two par fives, making it a tricky par-71 parkland course, while the signature hole throughout the 18 is undoubtedly the par four, 457yard 9th, which is not only stroke index one on the course but also demands superb accuracy to avoid a slip up as you approach a green like an upturned bowl. This can often be pivotal in a match pay scenario before the back nine commence.

For more information on the course’s condition and availability please call 01162 302809

www.rothleypark.co.uk

10

Course Tour

If you have never played at Rothley Park Golf Club before you are in for a treat.

Make the most of your trip by learning about some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.

Hole 1 - Par 4, 392 yards The opening hole at just under 400 yards would anywhere else in the round seem like a straightforward hole. However, to add to 1st tee nerves there is out of bounds on the left and the right! A good drive leaves a straightforward approach to a generous green. The second shot is deceptively uphill, so make sure you club up.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Hole 2 - Par 4, 349 yards The 2nd hole, measuring 349 yards, is a slight dogleg to the left. The tee shot is played across the Rothley brook with the premium being on accuracy over length.

A shot of around 220 yards sets up the approach shot, which is played to a raised two-tiered green. Take note of which tier the flag is on, as putting from the wrong one can be tricky.

Hole 3 - Par 4, 428 yards The 3rd hole is a strong par 4 of 428 yards. The tee shot is played uphill and demands both length and accuracy from a golfer. Trees hug the left side of the fairway and out of bounds awaits any

tee shots hit too far to the right. A long approach is played to a green guarded by bunkers on either side. The challenge doesn’t stop when the player gets to the green: a spine runs down the length of the green, which can make judging line and pace fiendishly difficult.

Hole 4 - Par 3, 160 yards The 4th hole is the first par 3 on the course.

The green is a double green shared with the 13th hole. There is a large fall from right to left across the green and the green follows the contours of ancient ridge and furrow, so it is important to try and leave your tee shot under the hole and the correct length in order to set up an easier birdie putt.

11

Hole 5 - Par 4, 257 yards The 5th hole is a classic risk and reward hole. Measuring only 257 yards, this par 4 tempts you to drive it. Out of bounds hugs the left edge of the hole, so there is no room to miss the green on the left.

There is plenty of room on the right hand side, but this leaves a difficult pitch over a bunker to a green that slopes away from the player. A good birdie opportunity, this hole can also be a card wrecker.

Hole 6 - Par 4, 448 yards (Par 5 for Ladies) The 6th hole at Rothley is one of the prettiest, but most demanding on the course. At 448 yards long and dog legging

to the left, the drive must be hit down the right hand side of the fairway. Anything hit left will leave you blocked out by trees for the second shot. A player faces a decision for their second shot whether or not to try and carry the ditch that runs across the fairway around 50 yards short of the green. The green itself sits in a dell and for the brave anything carrying the ditch will gather down towards it.

Hole 7 - Par 3, 145 yards The 7th hole is the second of the three par 3’s. The shortest hole on the course measuring 145 yards, do not be fooled into thinking this is an easy hole. Played up a steep hill to a narrow two-tiered green,

club selection and accuracy are vital. Four deep bunkers await even a marginally errant shot. A par on this hole is always a good score.

Hole 8 - Par 4, 334 yards The 8th hole is 334 yards long and has a semi-blind tee shot. The golfer has a choice of how to play the hole. Use a driver from the tee and hit it straight sets up a short pitch and a good birdie opportunity, but with trees on the right and out of bounds on the left, the penalties for a wayward shot are great.

The more conservative will use a 3 wood from the tee and leave a mid-iron to a small but gently sloping green.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

12

Course Tour Continued

Hole 9 - Par 4, 457 yards The 9th hole is the longest par 4 at 457 yards and is stroke index one on the card. The fairway is laid out in front of the golfer, and a long straight drive is required. The second shot is played downhill with the green surrounded on three sides by steep banks. It is often better to leave the ball just short of the green in two, as chipping from the sides or back can be very tricky.

Hole 10 - Par 4, 284 yards The start of the back 9 is another great short par 4 of 284 yards. Few will be tempted to try and drive the green as the camber of the land falls away in front of

www.rothleypark.co.uk

the green and it is a very small target to aim at. A fairway wood or hybrid played into position leaves a short pitch into the green. The holes defence is in its green, which slopes from left to right and a putt from above the hole or across the green demands all of a golfer’s concentration.

Hole 11 - Par 4, 393 yards The 11th hole is the start of Rothley’s “Amen corner”. The hole at 393 yards isn’t a monster, but often plays much longer.

The drive appears tighter than it is, but must be well hit and well positioned to offer the best chance of hitting the green in two. The camber of the fairway tends

to take the ball towards the two fairway bunkers, so the perfect drive needs to hug the left side of the fairway which brings the out of bounds into play. The approach shot is played uphill to an elevated two tier green. A narrow target with run offs on both sides and only a purely struck shot will find the green. If you miss the green a delicate chip is required to help try and save par.

Hole 12 - Par 3, 183 yards The 12th is the last of Rothley’s Par 3’s and also the longest at 183 yards. A great par 3, flanked with mature trees and a ditch down its left flank. The green is long and narrow, with a large

13

false front. Two well positioned bunkers either side of the green await any shot not on line. If you hit the green on the 12th in regulation you know you have hit a good shot.

Hole 13 - Par 4, 426 yards Hole 13 measures 426 yards and is often played into the prevailing wind. A generous driving hole, it pinches in at 240 yards where a track crosses the fairway.

The second shot plays up a gentle slope to a large heavily undulating green. The green is shared with the 4th hole and is probably the hardest of all the greens. Not only does the green slope from back to front, but also following the old ridge and

furrow lines can create some big swinging putts. Those that play regularly at Rothley will always try and stay below the hole.

Hole 14 - Par 4, 455 yards The 14th is the last of Rothley’s “Amen corner”. At 455 yards long it is only just shorter than the 9th hole and, like the 13th, often plays into the prevailing wind.

The drive needs to favour the left side of the hole to avoid two fairway bunkers, which if found make reaching the green in two almost impossible. Another strong shot will be needed if the green is to be reached in two. If you have played “Amen corner” close to your handicap, you have done well.

Hole 15 - Par 5, 522 yards The 15th is the first par 5 to be played.

The hole is 522 yards long, but is played downhill all the way. It offers a great chance for a birdie, but with out of bounds on both sides it can often appear that you are trying to hit your tee shot through the eye of a needle. With the tee shot safely negotiated the hole offers a wonderful vista down to the green.

On the left side of the hole is the Great Central Railway line. Steam trains can often be seen going up and down the line, but don’t let them put you off your golf!

The green itself runs from front to back, so it is important to judge approach shots carefully.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

14

Course Tour Continued

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Course Tour Continued

Hole 16 - Par 4, 391 yards Hole 16 offers some respite from some demanding driving holes and allows you to open your shoulders. A par 4 of 391 yards, the tee shot is played uphill with the longer hitters able to carry the slope.

A lone bunker on the left hand side can catch a slightly pulled drive and trees protect the right hand side. After a good drive an inviting second shot awaits to a generous green. The green is long from front to back, almost 40 yards, so club selection is important to avoid having a long putt.

15

Hole 17 - Par 4, 358 yards The 17th hole at 359 yards offers long hitters a chance to cut the dogleg by driving over two fairway bunkers, but with a 255-yard carry it has to be a good shot. A more sensible route is to play to the right of the bunkers, which gives a view straight up a long but very narrow green. The green has a bunker on the left and roll off area on the right. Golfers need to be pinpoint with their approach to not fall foul of either of these. The 17th can yield both birdies and bogies and often plays a pivotal role in tight matches.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

BEST LARGE PATIO 2013

A family run Award Winning business established in 1995, specialising in driveways, patios, masonry & hard landscaping.

Marpave Ltd is a family run business established in 1995. Located in Loughborough, we undertake work within Leicestershire and the surrounding villages. Specialising in Driveways, Patios, Brickwork, Fencing and many other hard landscaping projects with no job being too small or too big.

Marpave Paving covers areas from Loughborough, Leicestershire and the surrounding villages

Telephone: 01509 557 461 - Mobile: 07966 483296 - Email: rob@marpave.co.uk

WWW.MARPAVE.CO.UK www.facebook.com/MarpavePaving

Course Tour Continued

Hole 18 - Par 5, 519 yards The final hole at Rothley is a 519-yard, par 5, with a severe dogleg. Golfers may be tempted to get as close as they can to the Rothley brook with their tee shot, but a much better line is to aim at the large beech tree in the distance. Once at the corner of the dogleg, golfers have a super view of the rest of the hole and the awaiting clubhouse.

17

Several fairway bunkers dot the fairway to catch wayward shots but, if safely negotiated, a pitch to arguably one of the best greens in the Midlands is left. Whilst on first sight the green does not seem too much of an obstacle, there is a good fall from front to back and left to right. Any approach shot that finishes above the hole leaves a wickedly quick and breaking putt. There are never any ‘gimmies’ on this hole.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Home

There’s no place like it Being able to live at home can be one of the most important comforts in an older person’s life, and because family and friends can’t always be there, Home Instead Senior Care are here to help.

From an hour a day, to full time care, our service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide: • • • • • • •

Companionship Respite support Light housekeeping Convalescence support Specialist dementia and Alzheimer’s care Shopping Meal preperation

• •

Local transportationa and errands Much more...

Home Instead in West Leicestershire is part of a national organisation rapidly building a reputation as one of the UK’s leading care companies allowing older people to continue living in their own homes.

0116 3192474 / 01455 698011 50 Boston Rd, Beaumont Business Centre, , Leicester, LE4 1AA

www.homeinstead.co.uk/westleicestershire Each Home Instead Senior Care© franchise office is independently owned and operated. Copyright © Home Instead 2017.

Societies

We welcome visitors, societies and corporate golf events. Our aim is to provide a complete package to ensure that your day is both enjoyable and memorable.

We can ensure that every society booking with Rothley Park has a bespoke experience of both the course and our clubhouse hospitality. We want you to enjoy your day and recount your golfing tales when you return to your home clubs.

19

To make sure your event is properly co-ordinated, as much advance notice as possible is recommended. This will ensure that your requirements can be communicated to all departments and everything can be prepared to your satisfaction.

Typically your day will start with refreshments and breakfast rolls followed by 18 holes and rounded off with luncheon and, if you so wish, you can always continue with more golf or end your day with an evening supper to meet your preferences. We would recommend you do stay for dinner to sample food from renowned chef Paul Leary and his team, who have a superb reputation across the county. What can be better than a smashing round of golf and then rewarding yourself by sitting down to enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Societies

Continued

Our Professional and his team will be on hand should you require assistance in running your day, and the well-stocked shop offers a wide selection of goods for use as prizes. Their extensive knowledge of Rothley Park Golf Club can make a real difference in the success of your day.

21

We can extend the invitation at a special rate to those who would like to come and try the course out and our clubhouse before booking your society day. We are sure it will merely confirm what you knew all along - that you are a discerning golfer with impeccable taste.

Packages start from as little as ÂŁ25.00 per person and are available from Monday to Friday subject to course availability. Please contact the Administration Office either by telephone 01162 302809 or by email at admin@rothleypark.co.uk to discuss all the requirements for your day.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

01509 234000 - www.floorsofstone.com Cotes Mill, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, LE12 5TL

Membership

Membership numbers are limited to ensure that the course is never overcrowded and the course is maintained to a high standard for excellent playing conditions. Our membership is incredibly broad in terms of age, golfing experience, cultural background and occupation.

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

At present there are a small number of vacancies across a variety of membership

23

categories that suit all ages and standards.

Our full playing membership allows unlimited use of the course and our clubhouse, the opportunity to enter club competitions and the chance to maintain an official handicap.

We also offer discounted rates for non-playing membership, which is ideal for those who wish to utilise the club’s facilities and perhaps enjoy playing bridge, of which there is a thriving section of the club who regularly play.

New members are guaranteed a warm welcome on arrival, as well as a wealth of roll-up game opportunities with fellow members. We host regular social events that not only extend a newcomer’s welcome, but also encourage you to feel an integral part of our club very quickly.

The process of joining is simple and you can choose to pay your membership fees annually or by monthly instalments.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Membership

Continued

Beginner players will also find we represent an ideal choice, with an excellent Academy which is run each year on our practice ground facilities. Our talented PGA-qualified teaching team are always on hand to offer instructions and support and run the weekly sessions with one-to-one coaching as well as group sessions so that you can “buddy� up with other Academy members. Joining the Academy also gives you the opportunity to play the course once you have graduated through the coaching sessions and you can then join as a full member. All equipment can be provided so there will

be no initial outlay for kit until you decide you wish to take up this fabulous sport.

Benefits of membership are extensive and include: - Official CONGU Handicap - Entry to club competitions - Entry to county competitions - Our course is a wonderful test with outstanding holes - Many social matches and events throughout the year - Competitively priced food and beverages - Clubhouse facilities

25

- Trolley shed and lockers - Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs - PGA Professionals offering expert tuition - Free parking - Free Wi-Fi - Buggy hire - 10% bar discount with a Members Card For more information on the current annual fees or how to join please contact the Club Secretary on 01162 302809

www.rothleypark.co.uk

28

Club Members’ Golf

There is always something to suit your handicap, age and golfing desire and at Rothley Park Golf Club and you will certainly not be short of playing opportunities throughout the year.

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

Throughout the year the men’s section offers a wealth of opportunities for you to play both competitive and friendly golf.

From April through to October we have weekly club competitions on a Saturday in the form of Medal and Stableford rounds.

In addition there is a weekly Tuesday medal for everyone to roll up and play

www.rothleypark.co.uk

and during the summer months there are several 9 hole evening competitions for those with less time on their hands.

When fixed competitions are not taking place in the summer and throughout the winter months, there is a Saturday morning roll-up, which is a friendly Stableford format - an ideal way for new members to mix in with the regulars.

There are also individual and pairs trophy knockout summer and winter competitions.

All members are welcome to enter these competitions and, if you need a playing partner, our Professional team will be happy to help arrange this for you.

The small membership enables all members to be assured a place in all of these competitions and quickly find they are playing with familiar faces.

Mixed social competitions are organised throughout the year with 9 hole competitions on Friday evenings, which are very popular throughout spring and summer. Meals are provided afterwards by our excellent catering team and, weather permitting, include barbecues with drinks on the terrace overlooking the joyous first and eighteenth holes.

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

29

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

morning throughout the year to encourage all members, especially beginners, to participate in friendly competitions. During the summer months we are running several 9-hole competitions for those with less time on their hands, which can be played in the early evening.

Ladies We are a very active ladies section that covers all age groups including full playing, intermediate, seniors, and juniors. We have a full range of club competitions in the summer months to encourage all members to play competitive golf and make new friends. These are held every Tuesday with an additional opportunity to play on Saturdays or Sundays for those members who are unable to play on a Tuesday.

We also have roll-ups on a Thursday

There are knockout competitions in both the summer and winter and a mixed winter league played with our men’s section.

We also hold mixed competitions in the summer to further encourage integration with our friends and partners in the men’s section.

Scratch and Handicap teams play League matches. Friendly matches, high handicap, senior and junior matches also take place during the summer months, where ladies of all standards of golf are given an opportunity to enjoy playing against other clubs. Rothley has a thriving mixed team, which plays a full set of fixtures during the summer.

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

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Club Members’ Golf Continued

Seniors RRothley Park has a thriving senior section comprised of gentlemen between the ages of 55 and 80+.

In addition to the main club competitions (see the men’s section) there is a roll up on Mondays and Wednesdays every week, which allows any club member to participate. During the winter months other fun events are also organised, such as High/Low Am/Am’s, 6 Club Challenges, Eclectic and Foursomes knockouts. The main summer season also includes many friendly but competitive matches against other local clubs.

The senior section offers a way of obtaining regular weekday social and competitive golf. The club’s senior section is truly one of the strongest in the area, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved with social events throughout the year as well.

Juniors Rothley has one of the best and most active junior sections in the area.

There are regular junior competitions throughout the school holidays, and once juniors have gained an official handicap they are encouraged to play in the ladies and gentlemen’s competitions.

31

Katie Tebbet, our PGA Professional, runs regular coaching sessions on Saturdays during the summer months with the help of volunteers from our ladies section that are open to members’ and non-members’ children and provide an excellent introduction to golf in a welcoming, fun, safe and encouraging environment.

It may assure parents or guardians to know that as part of our commitment to juniors, we ensure that conduct, playing etiquette and rules are taught and tested at appropriate stages of their development.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Feeling under par?

We offer speedy, specialist treatment just 10 miles from Rothley Park Golf Club.

Back pain

Scans

Wrist injuries Knee arthroscopy Varicose veins

Tennis elbow

Hernia repair

Hip replacement Sports injuries and physiotherapy

We offer: • No waiting lists • Fast access to scans and treatment • Expert consultants and clinical staff Gartree Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 2FF

Bunions

Find out more or book an appointment:

• Recognised by all major private insurers

0116 272 0888

• Private en-suite rooms

info@spireleicester.com

• Free car parking

www.spireleicester.com

Pro Shop

Our resident PGA Professionals and all of our team are on hand in the Pro Shop to give first-rate advice, while offering a comprehensive range of equipment.

Our PGA team can provide you with tailored golf tuition and a state of the art custom club fitting service featuring Callaway and Srixon so that the golfer can have a set of clubs made specifically suited to their swing, rather than having to adapt their technique to fit a piece of equipment bought off the rack.

33

Other services available through the Pro Shop include personalised company day or member’s day services, such as company logo items, beat the pro, nearest the pin, tournament organisation, club repairs, alterations and equipment hire.

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

No request is too much trouble; we are always willing to go the extra mile to help you get the very best out of your experience at RPGC. To contact the Pro Team with your equipment queries and buying advice, pop in and see them in the Pro Shop or call 01162 302809.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Improve your fitness...

Improve your game!

15%

off all physiotherapy sessions for members at Rothley Park Golf Club Quote RP17 upon booking.

At Bridge4Physio, our specialist physiotherapy is designed to maximise your golf performance.

Whether you need help to speed injury recovery or with golf specific fitness, we offer you the support you need to get back on the course quickly, playing at your very best.

We focus on key areas such as freedom of movement, flexibility and balance. All of which will positively impact your golf performance.

We are delighted to offer our specialist sports physiotherapy in addition to our comprehensive physiotherapy treatment services.

0116 3960 007 | enquiries@bridge4physio.co.uk 3 Geoff Monk Way | Birstall | Leics. | LE4 3BU www.bridge4physiotherapy.co.uk

Tuition

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

Rothley Park is blessed with two talented Professionals who are always on hand to assist and advise.

We have several styles of tuition to suit your need from a personal one-to-one lesson on our practice ground, to oncourse tuition, where technique and

35

the tactical side to the game can be addressed at the same time. Learning the correct thought process can often be an eye-opening and rewarding experience for the amateur player and can lead to better scores.

We understand golf is a ‘Game For Life’, so our lessons are tailor-made to suit the individual, aiming towards improving people’s performance and enjoyment of the game. This is achieved through precise swing analysis followed by clear

instruction and easy-to-follow practice drills, which allows us to install solid foundations and good fundamentals, as well as combining the individual’s own natural flair and style.

To book a lesson contact the Pro Shop by calling 01162 302809.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Meet the PGA Team

37

Danny Spillane Notable amateur achievements include County Boys Champion, Midland Boys Champion, County Boys Captain and youngest ever winner of the Club Championship at 15 years old.

The Parque da Floresta resort in Portugal was Danny’s next port of call, where he was the Teaching Professional. This role saw him promoted to becoming the Director of Golf, overseeing the resort’s £1 million turnover at the age of 24.

Turning Professional at 17, Danny soon moved from Lingdale GC to Rothley Park where, under the then Club Pro, Peter Dolan, he completed his training, becoming one of the country’s youngest qualified Professionals at 20 years old.

The County Assistants championship was won during this time.

Katie Tebbett Katie turned Professional in 1995 after playing full time amateur golf for a number of years. During which time she won The English Ladies Stroke Play Championship (1990) and the Scottish Ladies Open Stroke Play Championship in (1994).

Katie joined the Ladies European Tour in 1996 and then went on to the Futures Tour in America in 1997. She divided her time between these two tours playing full time tournament golf through until 2001.

Katie qualified as a Full Member of the PGA in 2009, finishing 14th in the Titleist Trainee of the Year awards.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Pre-paid Funeral Plans By being prepared today you will be helping your loved one tomorrow.

Apply now and receive

ÂŁ100 off

your Pre-paid Funeral Plan* To request a free information pack or to speak to a member of our team you can call, email or pop into your local funeral home.

We have funeral homes throughout Leicestershire including Birstall and Syston.

*Terms & Conditions: This offer is redeemable at Central England Co-operative funeral homes on new Plan purchases only. Voucher is valid until 30/06/2018 and is not transferable or refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash, no change given. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher, promotion or used as cash payment. Only original vouchers are valid and no photocopies will be accepted. Ref: ROTH/JUN18

@mycooplife prepaidfunerals.coop

Tel: 0808 256 8941 or 01543 887 606 Email: funeralplanning@centralengland.coop

Custom Fitting

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

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

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

39

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

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

Custom fitting is something that we take seriously here at Rothley Park and we pride ourselves in what we do. We offer a full and extensive range of clubs, specialising in Callaway and Srixon, which are available for custom fitting.

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

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

www.rothleypark.co.uk

The Clubhouse

There is a magnificent view of the clubhouse as you reach the bridge spanning the Rothley Brook on the 18th hole. The clubhouse has a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, whether you are playing golf or just visiting the club for the first time. With stunning views of the course stretching into the distance, it offers the ideal surroundings in which to relax and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.

On warm days, evenings activities spill out on to the fabulous terrace with fine views of the 1st and 18th holes. This is truly a great place to enjoy a drink and ponder

41

your next round of golf at Rothley Park.

You may also let your mind wander back in time and picture the famous golfing triumvirate of Vardon, Braid and Taylor, all of whom were present at the official opening of the clubhouse in 1912.

Our resident chef will provide all your culinary requirements from bar snacks through to gourmet dinners. Our aim is to produce food of high quality at reasonable prices. Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it a birthday party, christening or wake and we can comfortably accommodate up to 100 diners.

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

Our opening times in winter are from 10am until dusk and from 10am-9pm in summer.

If you wish to book our facilities then please contact our General Manager on 01162 302809 who will be happy to discuss all of your requirements.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Melton Mowbray Pork Pie makers.

Champion sausage makers.

Friedly Family Butchers.

High-Class Meat Purveyor

0116 2603300 1193 Melton Road Syston. LE7 2JT

Functions & Events

Our excellent clubhouse offers unrivalled views of the undulating parkland course, leading the eye to the spectacular views over the course and beyond.

It has recently been refurbished and we have invested in re-modeling our main lounge, bar and veranda, and enlarging our outside terrace, all of which overlook the 18th green and the 1st hole. Our outside terrace area is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a drink should you be lucky enough to choose a warm sunny day for your function.

43

We provide traditional golfing fare and also offer full lunch and dinner dining facilities for members and their guests.

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

The halfway house is the perfect opportunity to break for a hot sandwich and other refreshments at the 12th hole.

This facility is also available for use for company and society days. Our car parking facilities have also recently been extended, with provision for over 80 cars.

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

For more information or to book a function please contact our General Manager on 01162 302809.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Bond Street Car Service

Book a Service, MOT or Repair with us today!

• Don’t pay main dealer prices • Get the same standard or service, but at a better price • Using genuine BOSCH parts • We wont invalidate your warranty Welcome to a new level of car servicing in Leicestershire If you appreciate exceptional levels of service, then you’ll love Bond Street Car Service. We have an outstanding automotive heritage in Leicestershire, where professional people have trusted us to look after their cars for the past 24 years.

We maintain the highest level of manufacturers service, but at a fraction of the cost. We use only manufacturers specification parts and have the latest diagnostics equipment to ensure your car remains in perfect condition.

Telephone 0116 262 7787 Email service@bondstreetcarservice.co.uk Address Unit 8 Coal Cart Rd, Birstall, LE43BY Website www.bondstreetcarservice.co.uk

Open Competitions

Rothley Park Golf Club runs a number of open events each year, where golfers are warmly invited to enter and come along and play in the appropriate competition.

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

Our open events are normally very popular, with early entry submission advisable.

Places will normally be allocated on a firstcome first-served basis in the event that any open event becomes oversubscribed.

45

The season usually kicks off in June with the Ladies Am-Am, before the Midland PGA Pro-Am. The Senior Men’s Am-Am usually follows, before a Mixed Open Am-Am. Another Senior Men’s open in the form of a 4 ball better ball then takes place ahead of a late summer Ladies Am-Am, while the season is normally rounded off with a Mixed Shirley Ellis 4 ball better ball.

Competitions also run throughout the year, including each Tuesday during the season as well as monthly medals and cups played for at weekends. There are also annual knockout trophies along with winter competitions, which are held at the weekend, which prove to be very popular.

Details of all the open competitions can be found on the club website at www.rothleypark.co.uk or call 01162 302809.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Lynne Leeming, MSc RHAD BSHAA

Your local hearing specialist Independent established Practice Over 30 years’ experience UK Audiologist of the Year (Highly Commended) 2015 & 2016 New and existing hearing aid users welcome Free no obligation hearing aid trials Hearing protection for both children & adults Microsuction wax removal service

We can help you with: Personal IT Services

Business IT Services

- PC and Desktop rebuild

- Cloud Solutions

- Laptop memory upgrade

- Consultancy

- iPhone screen replacement

- Solution Design

- Printing problems

- Project Services

- Data recovery

- On site support

- Website design

- Improve Data Quality

- Virus\malware issue

- Infrastructure Support

- Slow computer issues

For friendly and professional advice please call for an appointment

Telephone: 0116 236 6633 5 Stadon Road, Anstey, Leicester, LE7 7AY Email: charnwoodhearing@btconnect.com www.charnwoodhearing.co.uk

For people who care about their hearing

At Charnwood IT Solutions we take pride in our work and want to ensure we resolve your issue as quickly as possible with minimal disruption.

We are different because we do not charge hourly rates, we provide a cost for fixing and if we are unable to fix then there is NO FEE! So call us and see how we can help.

T: +447825421763 E: info@charnwooditsolutions.com www.charnwooditsolutions.com

Visitors

47

Visitors are always assured of a warm welcome to the club by all of the members, the Professional staff, the office team, our General Manager Danny Spillane and our House staff.

You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities, with stunning views of Bradgate Park and the Great Central railway adding to the elegance of the course.

We welcome visitors to come and see for themselves why our picturesque parkland course has been so highly rated by our members, visitors and players of all abilities.

The well-stocked Professional Shop will allow you to stock up on consumables and to browse our range of golf equipment and clothing, while a full range of catering facilities is also available in the clubhouse, where you can relax with companions, enjoying the views overlooking the first and eighteenth holes and beyond.

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

A minimum standard of smart casual dress is required in all areas of the clubhouse at all times, and no jeans or trainers are allowed.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

like facebous on exclus ok for ive off ers /ludisp ublic ations

LUDIS G R O U P

Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood

With panoramic views over nearby Bradgate Park, Rothley Park Golf Club is on the doorstep of one of the country’s oldest Country Parks.

Bradgate Park was first enclosed as a deer park around 800 years ago. Extending to 830 acres of publicly accessible countryside, the park has a wild and rugged aspect that you do not expect to find so close to the city, with dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled old oak trees, many of which are well over 500 years old. The River Lin runs through the Lower Park and is a popular spot to sit and picnic or just sit and watch the deer while children paddle in the shallows.

49

Swithland Wood is an attractive and atmospheric area of Ancient Woodland, covering 155 acres and rich in history and wildlife. Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Swithland Wood is an important habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species.

For more information on Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood visit www.bradgatepark.org

www.rothleypark.co.uk

50

How to Find Us & Contact Us

Rothley Park Golf Club is situated in the county of Leicestershire, on the outskirts of Leicester, and is in a natural parkland setting. It is serviced by excellent road links from the M1, M42, A46/A6 and the M69.

Here at Rothley Park, 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.

General Manager In the first instance please get in touch with Danny Spillane:

For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is LE7 7LH.

Rothley Park Golf Club Westfield Lane Rothley Leicestershire LE7 7LH

Website: www.rothleypark.co.uk

Public Transport – The railway stations of Loughborough and Leicester are within ten miles of the course and have taxi ranks.

www.rothleypark.co.uk

Tel: 0116 2302809 Email: clubmanager@rothleypark.co.uk

CP Accountancy Ltd

• End of year accounts • Bookkeeping and VAT returns • Payroll and CIS • Tax returns • For Sole-Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies • Business start-ups and company formations FREE initial consultation

CP Accountancy Ltd Office 9, Lazarus Court, Woodgate, Dormer House, 44 Town Green Street Rothley Leicestershire,LE7 LE77NU 7NR Rothley, Leicestershire, T • 01162 303 973 E • info@cpaccountancyltd.co.uk www.cpaccountancyltd.co.uk

Caroline Dinsmore is licensed and regulated by AAT under licence number 5865.

Rothley Park Golf Club www.rothleypark.co.uk