Sherborne Golf Club Official Corporate Brochure 2016 - 2017

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OFFICIAL BROCHURE 2016 - 2017

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CONTENTS Welcome History About the Course Course Tour Membership Membership Benefits

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Visitors & Green Fees Societies Members’ Golf Practice Facilities Tuition The Professional Team

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Pro Shop Custom Fittings The Clubhouse Open Competitions How To Find Us Contact Us

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Sherborne Golf Club & Ludis Publications 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.

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WELCOME Established in 1894, Sherborne Golf Club one of the premier clubs in Dorset offering a superb and challenging 18 hole golf course, and a warm and friendly welcome to everyone.

Situated in one of the most picturesque areas of Dorset countryside, the course is maintained to the very highest standards, and when coupled with our superb practice facilities, and recently refurbished clubhouse and award winning steward, we are able to offer the full golfing package to all our members and visitors.

Set in a distinctive hilltop location in rural northwest Dorset, Sherborne boasts one of the finest

mature parkland courses in the South West of England. In fact, due to Sherborne’s unique hilltop location, the course drains outstandingly well, meaning the course was shut for only two days during the 2013/14 winter; the wettest winter on record for 200 years.

Here at Sherborne Golf Club we pride ourselves on being one of the friendliest golf clubs in the area and extend our warm welcome to new members, societies and visitors. Recent new members and visitors have commented how everyone smiles and says hello.

Many who experience what we have to offer frequently return and have now been visiting us for years!

In addition, Sherborne boasts a thriving membership, and we pride ourselves as a well-run, traditional members club with an egalitarian and forward-looking attitude. All our members agree this results in an unrivalled, sociable environment.

The result is a unique golf club where traditional barriers have been overcome, and we welcome you to come along and join us to see what makes us special.

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Minutes of first club meeting 1894

Prospectus regarding James Braid 1930’s redesign

One of the redesign £50 debentures

HISTORY Sherborne Golf Club was originally founded as the Blackmore Vale Golf Club in February 1894, as a 9 hole course near Sandford Road.

As a result of the club’s popularity, by March 1894 the club already had 42 members, within a year the club moved to Clatcombe Farm.

After a few location changes the County Record Office confirms the club’s planning application for the current site was approved in 1910.

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At this time the club dropped the Blackmore Vale name and became the Sherborne Golf Club, playing on 9 holes, eight of which were sited on the existing course on the northern clubhouse side of the lane.

The club remained as 9 holes until 1936 when the famous open champion and course architect James Braid designed 10 new holes on land south of the lane and totally redesigned the old nine holes to become eight of an entirely different character.

Now a high quality 18 hole course, Sherborne was ready to enter the Premier League of County golf – however, the war intervened.

For the war years the club reverted to 9 holes and much of James Braid’s work was lost to agriculture, and continued as 9 holes for some time. A further blow was the loss of the clubhouse and almost all the club’s records in a disastrous fire in 1955.

Preliminary work to bring back the lost 9 holes began in 1959. As the club had no money for the project, each committee member was allocated a green and with the help of volunteers using their own tools, and the help of the local Youth Club clearing stones from fairways. The lost holes were gradually brought back into play over a period of 5 years.

To celebrate the return of the 18 hole course in 1964, there was an exhibition match between Peter Alliss, John Jacobs, Bernard Hunt and Dai Rees.

Over the remainder of the 20th century there were some small changes to the second, third and fourteenth holes and improvements to the clubhouse.

In 2000 parts of the course were remodelled and lengthened – building three new greens, reusing two of the greens, extending the course into the practice ground, and gaining a number of new holes.

Currently holes 2, 3 and 4 are being landscaped to improve their definition, also with some smaller improvements on holes 7, 8 and 13.

Much of the work has been completed, grass re-sown and is in play, giving a new perspective for these holes.

However one factor has remained constant ever since 1894: the course and club has maintained its warm and welcoming environment for all.

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About The Course Set in a unique hilltop location, the Sherborne Golf Club has a wonderfully British feel and design, boasting a 6425 yard course with a variety of golfing challenges that do not require big hitting to score well.

The course has a first-rate design, much influenced by renowned 1930’s course designer James Braid, and is part of the Braid Association.

Lined with mature trees, the Sherborne course stretches out across the gentle undulating Dorset landscape. In fact, the beauty of the course can be deceptive, and many visitors describe the course as a ‘wolf in sheep’s

clothing’, as it often proves tougher than it looks, ranked at par 72, course SSS off the white tees is 71.

Each hole poses a different challenge; with an abundance of hazards all defined by the tree lined parkland setting. We’re sure you’ll come away from Sherborne impressed by the condition of both surroundings and course.

Certainly, there’s nothing in the area to beat the views, the layout and the quality of the fairways and greens.

Try not to get too distracted by the lush, well-manicured fairways with your shots

from the tee, and be prepared to face some well-protected greens often with testing pin positions. And even if your score ends up a little higher than expected, you will walk off the course having enjoyed the peace and tranquillity offered by this unique course.

In fact, in 2014 Sherborne opened a modern green-keepers complex to support the club’s maintenance of the course to highest standard.

The green-keepers’ complex demonstrates the club’s continual investment in its playing surface, and assures all of its long-term provisions for its quality course.

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Course Tour If you have never played at Sherborne 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, by following our hole-by-hole tour.

Hole 1- Par 4 – 407 Yards Hole One provides a good testing start to your round. The drive should favour the left half of the fairway to keep away from the danger of the trees and open up the approach to the green. A solid second shot pitched short of the green and left of the bunker, will feed onto the testing green that slopes from front to back.

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Hole 2 – Par 4 – 357 Yards

Hole 3 – Par 4 – 330 Yards

This dog leg par 4 forces you to drive right of the bunker that protects the direct route to the hole. Long hitters may risk trying to carry the bunker to open up the green and all should beware the steep slopes with rough left and right of the fairway that will catch a misdirected shot.

What this hole lacks in length it makes up for in trickery. The tee-shot has to be placed between the steep slope on the right and a bunker in the fairway on the left. A long iron or fairway wood from the tee may avoid the bunker coming into play. It is essential to place your approach shot onto the correct level of this two tiered green, which is protected by bunkers in front and to the right. The safe approach shot will be played towards the back of the green avoiding the bunkers.

Hole 4 – Par 4 – 339 Yards

Hole 5 – Par 4 – 439 Yards

Hole 6 – Par 5 – 490 Yards

This tee shot has to be played for position with most golfers choosing to play short of the fairway bunkers. This will leave a straight forward approach shot from around 150 yards to a generous green sloping from back to front.

The front bunker offers the green protection on the left side with the green falling away on each side and at the back to punish the wayward shot.

The fifth is the toughest hole at Sherborne, and can ruin your scorecard before your round has really started. The generous uphill fairway narrows sharply with a dogleg to the right with three bunkers on the right corner to be avoided, along with the infamous Braid’s bush in the middle of the fairway. A wayward approach to the right will be sucked in by the bunkers whilst any shot to the left of the green will kick down into the trees. A bogey on this hole will please most golfers.

The tee shot on this the first of the par 5’s needs to be steered straight through the tunnel of trees to a fairway protected by a sand bunker left and a grass bunker right. A good drive for the longer hitters will set them up for a long second shot to try and feed between four bunkers protecting the downhill green. More moderate golfers will find a nice wide lay-up area from where they can try to pitch and putt for a birdie.

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Course Tour CONTINUED Hole 7 – Par 3 – 188 Yards

Hole 8 – Par 5 – 487 Yards

Hole 9 – Par 3 – 192 Yards

The first of three par 3’s at Sherborne, all of which stay in the memory of all visiting golfers.

Hole Seven offers a stern test with the green drifting away to the right protected by three well positioned bunkers. Longer players need to hit a high soft landing shot to the narrow green. Shorter hitters would be well advised to play short of the green to the left and try to pitch close for their par.

This sweeping right to left par 5 needs to be played to the right of the centre of the fairway as any shot to the left will be caught by fir trees and thrown down out of bounds. There is a wellpositioned bunker on the right of the fairway to make you think about your tee shot and a fairway bunker on the left threatens an errant second shot Your approach to this long green needs to be flown all the way onto the putting surface as anything landing short will be thrown down the bank to the left of the green.

This tough par 3 offers no safety for any shot that does not hit the receptive green, which slopes from back to front. Anything short or left will fall violently away from the green, and a safer shot to the right of the green will leave a treacherous downhill chip to the green – provided you manage to avoid the two deep bunkers positioned to catch your ball!

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Hole 10 – Par 4 – 404 Yards

Hole 11 – Par 5 – 510 Yards

Hole 12 – Par 4 – 456 Yards

The start of the back nine provides a stern testing dog leg par 4. The tee shot needs to hug the trees on the left of the fairway towards the big tree in the distance. Your approach shot needs to be played short of the green where the downhill approach will carry the ball onto the green. Again this approach needs to be in the middle of the fairway to avoid the bunkers protecting the large sloping green.

Don’t be fooled by the stroke index of this hole as it plays every yard of its 510 yards. This double dog leg undulating hole needs to be played between two sets of trees on your lay-up shot with three large cross bunkers stopping golfers from running the ball towards the green. Once in the lay-up position, a green that sits across you protected by bunkers either side and hollows around the green will test any golfers approach shot.

The second toughest hole on the course, which leads you away from the clubhouse again, is an inviting hole that gently sweeps down into the fairway and green in the distance. Your drive should favour the left hand side of the fairway inside the line of the trees to avoid the left to right slope pushing your ball towards the awaiting bunker and rough. All but the big hitters will play their second shot short of the green from a sloping lie to leave a straight forward pitch to the green which has bunkers either side.

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Course Tour CONTINUED Hole 13 – Par 4 –331 Yards

Hole 14 – Par 4 – 311 Yards

Hole 15 – Par 3 – 162 Yards

From a new men’s tee more in keeping with James Braid’s original design, play your tee shot into the uphill fairway avoiding the trees left and the slopes on the right which will kick your ball into the trouble. Your uphill second shot from a sloping lie needs to clear two fairway bunkers 90 yards short of the green to make the green or leave a straight forward approach to the first unprotected green on the course.

Once you have taken in the panoramic views of Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset countryside, you see the challenge that lies below you. The tee shot has to be played for position as distance isn’t vital here. The shot should favour the right side of the sloping fairway to roll towards the middle, which opens up the hidden green.

Anything short of the green will kick away to the left and anything long will fall away violently from the bank at the back of the green.

On the 15th two treacherous bunkers will catch any ball on the front of the green leaving a bunker shot to a green well above your head.

The back of the green is sloped to gather any ball that goes long of the hole. The advice for this hole is always to take an extra club, keep your head down and hope it will fly far enough!

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Hole 16 – Par 4 – 370 Yards

Hole 17 – Par 4 – 276 Yards

Hole 18 – Par 4 – 351 Yards

Your tee shot should played to the left of the ravine toward the shared fairway with the seventeenth. Any shot sliced to the right will fall into the ravine out of bounds. Longer hitters may try to carry the ravine but beware it is a 220 yard carry over tall trees. This really is a picturesque hole which can ruin any good score card.

A real risk and reward par 4 with the fairway narrowing the further that you go. The tee shot should be played to a safe spot on the fairway that will leave a straight uphill approach shot to a testing green. The hole is protected from the longer hitters with three deep bunkers placed in the bank which approaches the green. Again take an extra club to ensure that you make it all the way up to the green.

A tough uphill drive awaits you to finish your round. With out of bounds running up the right side of the hole, the tee shot should favour the left side of the fairway. This will also leave you an approach into the green by avoiding the two deep bunkers on the front right of the green. But beware a further bunker will catch any shot that drifts left of the green. The final green slopes from back to front with a putt that will always break more than you imagine!

Finish with a gross or nett par here and you will walk off the course happy.

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Membership Sherborne Golf Club boasts a strong and welcoming collective of seven hundred strong members, with our Men’s, Ladies’, Juniors’, and Seniors’ sub-sections offering a full schedule of competitions, team fixtures, roll-ups, and events aimed at players of all standards from all walks of life.

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We frequently hold various members’ competitions at all levels, and run several friendly social golf events alongside our extensive and varied social calendar.

We welcome applications for membership in all categories either by invitation from existing members or, if you don’t know anyone, by contacting the club on 01935 814431.

We offer a variety of membership schemes to suit all lifestyles, and our membership packages include these options: Full Membership Seven Day Golf Membership entitles members to use all golf and clubhouse facilities seven days a week, and play in all competitions.

Intermediate Membership

Flexi Membership

Evening Associate Membership

Open to golfers aged between 18 and 29, Intermediate Golf Membership entitles members to use all golf and clubhouse facilities seven days a week. The Intermediate section offers very competitive rates for membership, which vary on the age of the golfer.

An economical membership that provides full membership rights for those with fewer opportunities to play, with a low membership fee and an element of pay-and-play each time these members use the course.

An economical membership permitting play after 4.00 pm all 7 days of the week.

Evening Associate members may enter club competitions so long as they commence play after 4.00pm and are required to pay the guest rate green fee should they wish to commence play before that time.

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Membership CONTINUED Social Membership

Junior Golf Membership

Available to those 18 years and over and allows access to the clubhouse facilities, bar, restaurant, and attending club functions.

At Sherborne, we recognise the future of our great game is in the hands of our junior golfers, and as such offer vastly discounted membership rates to younger players who are ten years or over. We invite juniors of all ages and abilities, as all junior members are to participate in our fantastic juniors’ competitions programme and a weekly group lesson with our Pro on Saturday mornings.

For more information about all our membership packages, or to join, contact the club on 01935 814431 or download the relevant forms on our website.

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Membership Benefits Alongside an active schedule of competitions for men, ladies, seniors and juniors, and a varied social calendar, Sherborne members enjoy several perks:

• Entry to club competitions

• PGA Professionals offering expert advice

• Entry to county competitions

• Friendly bar with long opening hours

• Full use of the excellent practice facilities

• Great Value Golf: one of the most competitively priced private high quality members’ clubs in Dorset

• Well-stocked Pro Shop with loyalty card scheme for all your golfing needs

• Fun social events, for example Captain’s Dinner, Race Night, Pro’s Day

• A high quality full 18 hole golf course • No tee time reservations, except for club matches, competitions and societies.

• CONGU Handicap: still recognised as the gold standard worldwide.

• 10% discount on all food & drinks at the bar • Reciprocal arrangements to play eight other courses at very low cost • Braid Association benefit of guest rate greenfees at over 200 Braid courses

So if you feel like membership at Sherborne is for you, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone on 01935 814 431, or for more information on our annual membership fees and for full terms and conditions please visit our website www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk

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Visitors & Green Fees Visitors are welcome to play at Sherborne every day, and can always be sure of a warm environment to enjoy an exciting round of golf. You do not have to be a golfer to be able to spend a pleasurable time with us and make your day out one to remember.

You will find our course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities, though, we do ask that golfing guests observe the rules and regulations of the club in order to ensure good pace of play. If you are in any doubt please check with the Pro Shop or office.

Green fees vary depending on the time of year and day of the week. Single round rates are available during the week, and at the weekend.

Call our Pro-Shop on 01935 812274 for advice or to check course availability At Sherborne, we are passionate about supporting young talent and cultivating enthusiasm for golf. Therefore, all junior visitors under the age of 18 are eligible for a greatly reduced green fee.

Electric buggies may be hired for most of the year, electric and pull trolleys are always available, with our Pro Shop being fully stocked with all the essentials for a full day’s golf.

Prices for our green fees can be found on our website www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk. While there, please take a moment to read our rules Dress Code to ensure your visit runs as smoothly as possible.

For more information or to enquire about course availability, call us 01935 814 431.

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Riverside is a well established privately owned Nursing Home situated on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Sherborne in Dorset. We provide 24 hour nursing care in a homely environment that respects and values people as individuals.

• Respite Care & Post-operative Care

Nursing care is of the highest standard and delivered by experienced Registered Nurses and their dedicated team of Health Care Assistants.

• En-suite Rooms

Our aim is to help each resident achieve their maximum potential and enjoy a good quality of life; whether that means going for a coffee in the town with our staff, undergoing physiotherapy following a stroke or operation, or receiving compassionate and professional care at the end of life.

• TV in every room

We are here to care and support you and your family at a time when you are most vulnerable.

• Pets by Arrangement • Lift

• Phone point in own room

• Wheelchair access • Fridge, Safe, Courtesy Tray on Request • 24-hour Nurse Call system • A diverse range of social life & activities provided

“I can’t thank you enough for being so loving, caring and attentive to my mother’s needs” The Matron/Manager Mrs. Judith Maidment has managed the home since 2004 and is a Registered nurse with over 30 years experience.

Riverside has an award from the Internationally accredited Gold Standard Framework for end of life care.

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Golf Societies Sherborne Golf Club welcomes societies on any day of the week, and we offer a variety of packages to suit your group’s needs and budget.

We genuinely believe that we have one of the most enjoyable courses around for visiting golf societies and offer a wide range of golf packages – from the small society playing 18 holes, to a sophisticated and fully catered corporate day.

No matter the size of your group be sure to wrap up your round with a meal in our clubhouse restaurant, serving arguably the best golf course catering in the county. Any stray shots on the golf course will soon be forgotten!

We cater for both Men’s and Ladies’ societies and are happy to accommodate different sized groups and requirements. Prices vary depending on the time of year and the size of your group.

To book today or for more information please call Jackie Beveridge on 01935 814 431 or fill out the relevant forms available on our website, www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk Societies are welcome to play at Sherborne every day of the week, with some restrictions on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings

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Members’ Golf Seniors Membership of the Seniors’ section is open to all gentlemen who are members of the club and are aged 55 years or over.

In return for a nominal annual subscription you can participate in the following: - Take part in all Seniors Competitions.

- Enter for selection in Seniors’ matches against other clubs.

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- Enter for places in other clubs open competitions.

- Participate in Seniors’ social functions.

- Attend and vote at the Seniors AGM. Over the years, members of Sherborne Seniors have enjoyed playing in Open Events at other Clubs, and with some success. All Sherborne Seniors members are eligible to enter external open competitions.

For information on individual events, and for full terms and conditions, please see the Seniors’ section on the Sherborne Golf Club website – www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk

Men Sherborne Golf Club has an active and vibrant men’s section with a wide range of friendly and competitive golf. Our men’s playing section offers a wide variety of opportunities for all levels.

We have a wide range of roll-ups and social groups with varying playing standards, so there is always an opportunity to find a game either during the week or at weekends.

While there is a keen focus on competitive golf, balance is always a good thing and we provide regular social golf where the only thing on offer is renewing friendships and perhaps a drink in the bar afterwards for the winner.

Ladies The Ladies section also offers a wide range of social groups with varying playing standards, so there is always an opportunity to get a game either during the week or at weekends.

The Ladies at Sherborne Golf Club is a thriving section of the club that meet weekly. Our Ladies Section always welcomes new members and has a busy, vibrant social and playing calendar suitable for all levels of players. We also promote a Golfing Buddy scheme which ensures that new members should easily find a friendly face to play golf with.

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Members’ Golf Juniors Here at Sherborne we are very proud of our young golfers, and as such we promote a safe and enjoyable environment for all young players by offering membership to our juniors section.

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Many of our young golfers have been at the club from eight to twelve years old and many continue their membership into adulthood.

We feel their love of the game, and their achievements, reflects the excellent learning environment Sherborne Golf club offers.

Alongside the professional guidance and support from our dedicated professional team, we as a club are committed to ensuring all young golfers are provided with the access to actively participate within the game.

For more information about any of the Members’ Sections here at Sherborne Golf Club, please telephone the office on 01935 814431.

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Practice Facilities Whether you’re just starting out, want to improve your game, or simply don’t have the time to play a full round, why not take advantage of the high quality practice facilities at Sherborne?

Our practice facilities are exceptional and are aimed at golfers looking to improve all aspects of their game.

For those wishing to gain extra yardage on the course our full length driving range is the ideal venue. Whether you are honing your swing, warming up before your round, or trying the game for the first time our practice range is the perfect space.

The practice facilities at Sherborne do not neglect the short game either. There are bunker, pitching and chipping greens at the end of the range which mirror the fine surface found on course, giving golfers the opportunity to refine those round-saving strokes.

Our driving range is also trouble free, with range tokens available from the Pro Shop, there’s no need to bring or collect balls.

We have worked hard to ensure that our practice facilities are a gentle and stress free environment for golfers looking to improve their game or simply to have fun.

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We all have dreams and aspirations for the future, but some of us can envisage a bigger future than others. Even if you have achieved a ripe old age, you’ll probably have aspirations for your grandchildren or other young people or other important causes.

The key to a successful financial plan is setting personal life goals and objectives in the context of your money values. What is important about money to you? Setting goals is not easy. Many people have never set a goal in their lives. However, it can be life changing. How many people wish they could retire earlier than anticipated? How frustrating must it be to work five years longer than is strictly necessary?

At Fort Financial Planning we analyse what you have already accumulated and help you to work out what should be kept, what should not and what needs to be changed. Over a period of time we help you to edge ever closer to your goals, both financial and personal.

We help you to identify how much more you can spend without running out of money. To identify how much you might be able to give away, to family or good causes. We help you to identify how much risk you need to take with your investments, if indeed you need to take risk at all. We help you to build investment portfolios that will deliver what you want. We help to stop you from making typical investing mistakes.

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Tuition There isn’t a golfer in the country who wouldn’t like to improve some area of their game, and those coming to Sherborne for instruction and guidance are in very good hands.

We have a strong and talented team of qualified professionals and assistants, so there is always someone on hand to assist and advise.

They have several styles of tuition, from personal one-to-one lessons to a more relaxed group lesson with other players of a similar standard.

The teaching team also offer on-course tuition, where course management and the tactical side to the game can be addressed in real time.

Learning the correct thought process can often be an eye-opening and rewarding experience even for experienced players, and will naturally lead to better scores.

For more information contact Alistair Tresidder on 01935 812 274 or visit www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk

Here at Sherborne we’ve worked hard to create a safe and enjoyable environment for boys and girls to learn the game and develop their own values. We offer a range of tuition packages, but all bundles can be adjusted to suit each individual player.

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The Professional Team Alistair Tresidder Alistair Tresidder first joined Sherborne as assistant professional in 1998, but has been the Head Professional since May 2001 taking over at the time as the youngest head professional in the country Turning Professional at 16, Alistair has had over20 years of experience in the golf industry and his knowledge will help in any aspect of the game.

Equally at home with beginner or experienced level golfer, through a combination of experience, excellent communication skills and a friendly manner, Alistair has introduced numerous new golfers of all ages to the game.

Alistair is currently assisted by two PGA professionals Jon Bevan and Rupert Pope who bring a wealth of golfing and teaching experience to share with members and learners of all levels.

The wealth of experience and knowledge in our team means we provide individual or group sessions for adults and juniors which offer a calm and non-judgemental space to learn.

For more information about lessons and for all our latest offers call 01935 812 274.

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Pro Shop Our team are on hand in the Pro Shop to give advice and customer service, and offer a comprehensive range of equipment from stock.

We stock everything you could need for a round of golf including drivers, irons, fairway woods, rescue and hybrid clubs, wedges, and putters to suit all ages and abilities. In addition, we have all of the essentials such as balls, tees, bags, and trolleys, and depending on the weather conditions buggies can be rented from the Pro Shop too.

Combined with our competitive prices and a wide range of different products and brands readily available, whatever your budget or handicap, we can make sure your needs are always met.

Staff are trained in club repairs and have a thorough knowledge of golf to advise on equipment suited to your ability.

Our stock is constantly upgraded to keep in line with the latest golf equipment available as well as the trends in fashion, but we always offer a comprehensive range of clubs, equipment and clothing for the beginner through to the

experienced player. Stocked in the shop are brands including Titleist, Cobra and Footjoy.

In addition we were recently appointed as a Titleist ambassador.

The Pro Shop also offers an exclusive service where items currently unavailable in the shop can be ordered to meet a customer’s requirements and delivered in store.

For prices, more information, or just to browse, please pop in and see the team or call the Pro Shop on 01935 812 274 or visit www.sherbornegolfshop.co.uk

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Custom Fitting There has been a growing realisation in recent times that, along with professional coaching, golf equipment should allow each player to make the most of whatever level of natural talent they possess.

Clubs bought off the shelf will be of a standard specification, but unfortunately golfers are not – we come 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 suited to their swing. This is where custom fitting comes in.

Custom fitting is a relatively new phenomenon which allows a set of clubs to be married with each golfer’s physique and swing characteristics.

We understand the importance of being fitted correctly, whether for a glove, a pair of shoes, or ultimately for a set of golf clubs. Customising the clubs according to the user’s physical characteristics will train them to address the ball with the correct posture and develop a better swing plane. Without doubt this results in better scores.

Here at Sherborne Golf Club, our custom fittings team specialise in Titleist and Cobra woods, irons, wedges, utility clubs and putters, but can custom fit any brand of clubs that you require.

It may even be possible to custom fit the clubs that you are currently using.

Custom fitting costs less than you think, and can bring about a dramatic improvement in ball striking, so contact the Pro Shop for more information.

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The Clubhouse The Sherborne clubhouse offers a warm and welcoming environment for members and visitors, whether you are playing golf or just meeting friends for lunch or coffee.

Our clubhouse lounge and dining area were refurbished in 2014, in a classical meets contemporary style, maintaining the club’s long-term provision of quality surroundings for all to enjoy. With panoramic views and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to recline and enjoy the ambiance.

The clubhouse provides a comfortable space to unwind before or after your round, to have a few at the bar, or a more substantial meal in the dining area. Whatever your plans, the Sherborne clubhouse has something for everyone.

The clubhouse boasts first class facilities for members as well as those visiting the club for the first time. There are spacious and comfortable changing rooms, a comprehensive Pro Shop, and a spacious lounge and terrace offering unrivalled views of the local countryside.

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The Clubhouse CONTINUED In the clubhouse dining areas our chefs serve hot and cold snacks and meals every day of the week, with a Chef’s specials board updated daily using fresh local produce in a selection of wholesome, home cooked dishes. Most Sundays the club offers a traditional roast lunch.

Due to the popularity of the set menus and carveries we advise booking well in advance.

We are fully licensed with a selection of draught and speciality bottled beers, wines, and spirits, alongside an extensive range of soft drinks.

Here at Sherborne customer service is paramount to everything we do, and we pride ourselves on ensuring our accommodating staff make your visit to Sherborne a memorable one.

We are proud that our efforts were rewarded in 2014 when our Steward Kevin Brown won the South West region Steward of the Year award.

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Open Competitions We feel we have something special here at Sherborne, and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent course with people who may not have experienced it before.

One of the ways in which we do this is by staging a number of open competitions spread throughout the season, aimed at golfers from all walks of life and abilities.

These are broken down into different categories, comprised of Men’s, Ladies’, Senior Men’s, Mixed, Senior Mixed, and Junior.

We also run a Pro-Am competition and Glovers Day, which are opportunities for visiting teams to play with a PGA Pro or a current or past Yeovil Town FC player or management staff member.

Our open events are normally very popular, with early entry submission advisable. Places will normally be allocated on a first-come firstserved basis in the event that any Open event becomes oversubscribed.

For dates, formats, and entry fees, please view our website www.sherbornegolfclub. co.uk or alternatively contact Jackie Beveridge by calling 01935 814 431 or via email sgccontact@sherbornegolfclub.co.uk

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How To Find Us Sherborne Golf Club is situated in North Dorset just outside the Historical Abbey Town of Sherborne. With the A303 just to the North and the South West mainline station in town it is very accessible by road or train.

For satellite navigation purposes, our postcode is DT9 4RN.

Directions Driving - From Sherborne – follow the signposts to Wincanton at the top of town and you will see signposts to the Club. Head out of town and after half a mile there will be another signpost.

Take this left turning, immediately after a small house, and you will arrive at the club after 500 metres. Car park is on the left.

From the A303 – From the A303 you need to leave at the Wincanton Junction and head south towards Sherborne. About 1 mile after you have travelled through the village of Charlton Horethorne there will be a signpost to the right to the golf club the road is immediately before a small house. Take this turning and you will arrive at the club after 500 meters, car park on the left.

Public Transport - Train – The nearest railway station is Sherborne station and is less than a five minute taxi ride to the Golf Club.

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CONTACT US Here at Sherborne Golf Club 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.

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