Bishopswood Golf Club Official Brochure 2011/2012 by Global Sports Media

Bishopswood Golf Course Official Brochure 2011/2012

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Bishopswood is one of the finest 9 hole courses in the country Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Course And Its History . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sands Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Professional and the Pro Shop . . . . .

Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Practice facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Corporate facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Becoming a member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Social activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

How to find us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Visitors and societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

www.pinnacle.uk.com Tel: 08707 707 765 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: info@pinnacle.uk.com. Bishopswood and Pinnacle wish to thank the advertisers who appear in this publication for their support and wish them every business success. The contents of this brochure are believed to be correct at the time of printing, nevertheless, we cannot endorse and readers should not rely solely upon the accuracy of any statements or claims contained herein without prior consultation with the service provider.

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We l c o m e Set in beautiful Hampshire countryside, Bishopswood is one of the finest 9 hole courses in the country. Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur or a single figure golfer our parkland course carved through natural woodland and meandering water hazards will provide a true test that will keep you concentrating from the first tee. Our greens are amongst the best you will play. The golf course, though, is just one of our many facilities that await you. We also provide a 12-bay floodlit driving range to develop your game, fine quality food and beverages and for the non-golfer we can provide the perfect ambience for your wedding, celebration party or conference. Visit Bishopswood for a relaxing drink or treat someone special to a great meal in the splendid surroundings of our wonderful newly-

refurbished clubhouse. Our menus range from tasty bar snacks to delightful dinners ideal for business lunches or to celebrate that special occasion. We can cater for parties and weddings whilst working to your budget. Our friendly staff will make sure your visit is a wonderful experience. Take advantage of Bishopswoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bright and airy function rooms to impress clients and motivate staff at corporate gatherings. Whether organising a board meeting or a product launch, we are ready to listen to your requirements, recommend the best solution and deliver the highest levels of service. Ours is a community club with outstanding facilites and something for everyone, golfer and non-golfer alike. We very much look forward to welcoming you to the Bishopswood Resort.

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We know how important hobbies and interests can be. That’s why we support the people we care for to continue their love of gardening and flower arranging. We even have our own inter-home gardening competition, Barchester in Bloom, judged by celebrity gardener – Charlie Dimmock!

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The course and its history Bishopswood first opened for play in April 1976. It was the brainchild of The Blake brothers, who saw the need in Tadley for some kind of sporting amenity. As golfers themselves they decided to design and build a 9-hole golf course from 70 acres of scrub and woodland. Since its opening the course has undergone many improvements, provides nine superb holes of golf and when played twice offers a significant challenge, 6,474 yards in length playing to a par of 72.

With trees lining most holes, anyone missing a fairway here will do well to make a par, even on the shorter holes. The signature hole is the 5th, which is a testing par 3 over water to a well-guarded green with a backdrop of established trees. It is a delight to play, even more so if you walk to the sixth tee after recording a par on your scorecard

It is carved through the natural woodland of Hampshire and meandering water hazards. Rated by Today’s Golfer as “the best ninehole course in the South”, Bishopswood is suitable for all standards. It offers a stern test to the low handicap player but also a chance for upand-coming players to experience all aspects of the golf environment.

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The Professional and the Pro Shop The PGA Golf Professional at Bishopswood is Steve Ward, who has become a very popular and well-respected figure with our members since joining us more than 20 years ago from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Steve runs the new Pro Shop located inside our fine clubhouse. Here you will find a wide range of golf clubs, accessories and apparel. Major brands in stock include Adidas, Callaway, Footjoy, Titleist and TaylorMade. Steve is happy to help offer his expertise and advice on what is right for you and to ensure that you receive great value. Nowhere is this more apparent than in club selection. We do not believe in selling clubs that are not suited to an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game and encourage visitors to our Pro Shop to explore custom fitting.

We are an official fitting centre for Ping and TaylorMade, which means that golfers undergo a series of brief swing measurements and end up with a set of clubs purpose-built for them rather than an ill-fitting set straight off the shelf. The result should be better struck shots, and fewer of them. The Pro Shop is open from 8am-9pm on weekdays and from 7am8pm on weekends. If you would like to contact Steve about any of the golf opportunities at Bishopswood please contact him on sward@bishopswoodgc.co.uk or 01189 408601.

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Tu i t i o n Steve Ward, our vastly-experienced PGA teaching professional at Bishopswood, is on hand to provide guidance on all areas of the golfing game. From driving accuracy to the all-important scoring areas of pitching, chipping and putting and from escaping from bunkers consistently to the mental side of the game, Steve has it covered. He is here to help and can offer advice to: • Beginners, who are supplied with the foundations on which to build a fundamentally-sound golf game. • Improvers looking to lower their scores and turn problem areas into parts of their game they can rely upon, eliminating weaknesses and turning them into strengths. • Already proficient players who are wanting to take their game to the next level.

If you are at a loss to see why your scorecard looks the way it does after a round, there is also the opportunity to book an on-course lesson where you can improve your course management skills and tighten up your game. Golf is a sporting passion that can last a lifetime and the earlier you take it up the easier it is and the better you can be. Youngsters are a big part of golf at Bishopswood and Steve has developed a very successful Junior Academy. He is also happy to host golfing clinics to groups or societies before they take to the course. If you would like to contact Steve about any of the golf opportunities at Bishopswood please contact him on sward@bishopswoodgc.co.uk or call 01189 408601.

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Practice facilities Bishopswood has outstanding practice facilities for those people looking to take up the game or work on areas that are proving problematical. Our covered driving range is the perfect setting to practice your swing whatever the weather. The range is also floodlit, offering the opportunity to pop down after a busy day at work, so come and see us and discover that hitting golf balls can be a great stress reliever.

Mondays: 8am-8pm Tuesdays-Fridays: 8am-9pm Weekends: 7:30am-7pm Timings are subject to weather and maintenance and the range may be closed on Monday mornings for grass cutting as required.

The more intricate parts of the game are not overlooked, with a fine practice putting green near the clubhouse and a practice bunker near the range to help perfect those satisfying sand saves.

Tokens for buckets of balls are available to buy from the Pro Shop, with attractive discounts on offer for members and also to those who buy several tokens at one time. The last 30-ball bucket is available 20 minutes prior to closing.

The 12-bay range is open to both members and non members seven days a week. Opening times are:

For more information, please call the Bishopswood Pro Shop on 01189 408601.

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Local, Quality, Domestic Cleaners We provide a friendly and thorough house cleaning service in the Tadley, Bramley, Sherfield, Chineham and surrounding areas. We can tailor our service to meet your needs: - Regular House Cleaning - One-Off House Cleaning

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Becoming a member Bishopswood is currently inviting applications from new members. Now is a particularly exciting time to join with the new-look clubhouse to be enjoyed and there is presently no waiting list. Flexibility is one of the watch-words at Bishopswood and we are able to offer a number of membership options aimed at giving as many people as possible the opportunity to join our friendly club. Special rates are available in a variety of sectors, particularly for younger members who we recognise represent the future lifeblood of our game.

These are our membership categories: •Full 7-day •Full 7-day joint •5-day •Junior (under 18yrs on Jan 1)

•Intermediate (18-20) •Full time education (18-25) •Country •Social retained

Bishopswood never takes its members for granted and is constantly looking for new ways to ensure our membership represents outstanding value for money. Discounts available to club members include: •10% off food and beverages •.10% off green fees for member’s guests (maximum six per year) •.10% off products in the golf shop (excluding clubs and electric products) •.£200 returned on card for membership introductions (pro rata)

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Dermot andSearch Roy have been golfers here for towards years and cherish the Word Phrase: Water flows uphill money. Anonymous friendliness of the members. With the new proprietors, David and Sally, not only is there a new fabulous Clubhouse but caring owners who value their customers.

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Dermot and Roy started Amberwood around the same time and also value their customers. Very quickly Amberwood have a large percentage of business through referrals and this can only come from offering the very best products and service coupled with a friendly attitude and keen prices.

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Playing sections Golfers at Bishopswood are never short of company or competition. The club has a host of events available to enter and plays frequent matches against its neighbours both in friendlies and league encounters.

The seniors have informal roll-ups on Wednesdays and Fridays and have a senior stableford once a month as well as a monthly medal, whilst the ladies have a separate EWGU medal incorporated into the club’s monthly medal competition.

In keeping with the club’s general ethos, we are proud to be allinclusive on the golfing front as well. Ladies compete on an equal footing with their male counterparts in many medal competitions, which is one of the delights of our sport’s handicap system.

Our youngsters are not forgotten, they play in the Hants and Berks Junior League as well as joining in many of the main club competitions.

The men play in very sociable inter-club matches, which normally take place on Saturdays, involve a lot of banter, some fine golf and a meal afterwards.

The premier club event is the club championship, a 36-hole scratch and handicap event played for over one day. Consistency is rewarded as well with points being awarded for finishes throughout the year in the weekend medals and the winner collecting the aptly-named Masters Trophy.

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Vi s i t o r s a n d s o c i e t i e s We welcome visitors seven days a week to come and sample the excellent golf facilities we have to offer at Bishopswood. For those looking to play on weekdays, tee times can be booked up to seven days in advance by phoning the Professional Shop on 0118 940 8601 and are available subject to a tee reservation. Tee times can be booked up to seven days in advance at weekends and will be subject to availability. There are special discounted rates available for play after 3pm in the summer months.

We are an attractive destination for golfing societies and offer a variety of packages. The most popular of which, the gold, offers coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf and is rounded off in memorable style by the chef’s dish of the day. If nine holes is more to your liking, plump for the silver package, or if you want to make a day of it at Bishopswood, our platinum deal offers full English breakfast, nine holes of golf, a golfer’s lunch, a further 18 holes and the chef’s dish of the day. If you have visited us before, come and see the new-look Bishopswood, we feel you will be even more impressed.

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The clubhouse The spectacular new-look clubhouse that reopened in May 2011 has put Bishopswood firmly on the golfing map. The building was totally rebuilt from the inside with one purpose in mind â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to make it as pleasant and as user-friendly for our customers as it could possibly be. The result is, in a word, stunning. Needless to say, the comments from our members have been nothing but complimentary and all the team at Bishopswood are rightly proud of their new plush new home, so much so that some have been tempted to stay after their dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work is done!

But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take our word for it, come see for yourself. Come and play a casual nine holes, admire the new locker rooms, grab a shower and then relax in the comfort of the bar with a refreshing drink. Consider sampling a meal to remember in the new Sands Restaurant, or if you have less time to spare, grab a tasty bite to eat in our bar, which is open daily from 10am and serves food from 11am. Bishopswood is not just for golfers, it is for everyone, and the bar and restaurant are open to non-members. We feel once you find us you will be impressed and inspired and find numerous reasons to return and ways to make use of a truly wonderful facility.

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S a n d s Re s t a u r a n t Bishopswood’s stunning new restaurant is now open to all. Situated on the upper floor of the clubhouse, with its own terrace overlooking the golf course, welcoming atmosphere and top quality food, Sands Restaurant will not disappoint. The mouth-watering a la carte menu gives plenty of choice – including top-quality steaks and fresh fish dishes - and is available for both lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Alternatively, why not choose something from our table d’hote menu, which is available from noon until 2.30pm. The food is equally delicious and offers tremendous value whether you choose a twocourse or three-course meal.

There is also a sumptuous Sunday lunch menu, that is very competitively priced. Our menus change regularly so please contact the restauarnt for more detail. Sands Restaurant is open for lunch from noon-3pm from Tuesday to Saturday and from 11am-4pm on Sundays. Dinner is served from 6pm-9.30pm Tuesday to Saturday. The restaurant is closed all day on Mondays and on Sunday evenings. If you would like to book a table, please call 01189 408600.

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We d d i n g s Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life and at Bishopswood we will ensure that you have a day to treasure. We will work with you to plan every stage of your special day and ensure that everything is perfect.

Rest assured, it is not only in our service that we excel, our catering will be memorable too. Our chef has created a menu selection which is complemented by an equally impressive wine package which we guarantee will leave your wedding guests totally satisfied.

You may be considering an intimate lunch for close friends or a celebration for up to 120 people to enjoy a wedding breakfast followed by an evening party. Either way, we have rooms to suit your requirements. Our caring, professional staff will be on hand to make sure that the day runs smoothly and demonstrate that at Bishopswood nothing is too much trouble.

Then there is the idyllic setting. Outside, there is a wedding garden with gazebo and path, perfect for arrival drinks and photographs. We have always had a spectacular location here and with the total renovation of the clubhouse we now have premises to match. Judging by the level of interest and number of bookings since our reopening in May 2011, Bishopswoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation as a superior venue for wedding receptions will continue to grow.

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Functions Here at Bishopswood we want to dispel the preconceived notion that golf clubs are stuffy, oldâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;fashioned places which are unwelcoming to anyone aside from their members. We are a lively, forward-thinking club and have invested heavily in creating a purpose-built facility which is comparable to any other in the county or beyond. Nothing would make us happier than welcoming our non-golfing neighbours and turning them into friends who view their local club as a community facility. If you are planning a special occasion such as a notable birthday or retirement party, pay us a visit at see what Bishopswood has to offer.

We now have two function rooms which will cater for most occasions, be those Christmas, New Year or birthday parties, wakes, christenings or weddings. The Amcrest Suite downstairs can hold up to 120 for seated dinner and this spacious room also has a built-in dance floor and bar. The function room upstairs is called the Oak Room. It seats 24 and its intimate atmosphere makes it perfect for smaller parties and private dining. Next to the Sands Restaurant, it can act as overflow for the restaurant and is a very versatile room.

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Deterioration in your eyesight can be so gradual that it sometimes goes unnoticed. This is why a professional eye exam and regular eye tests are essential.

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Free NHS Eye Examination

Individuals (those under the age of 16, under 19 in fill time education and the over 60s) are entitled to a free NHS sight test. Persons suffering from other conditions such as glaucoma/diabetes, also qualify for a free test.

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Cor porate facilities Our attention to detail along with flexible facilities ensures that we provide a sought-after venue for that product launch, team building day or strategy meeting and this is very much what Corporate Bishopswood represents. The reopening of our well-appointed clubhouse has enabled us to offer outstanding facilities that are as good as any in the locality. We have two air-conditioned meeting rooms, including a 120-seat function room with private facilities available for hire. We will provide all the necessary equipment in order to ensure the day runs smoothly and professionally and our attentive staff will be on hand to address any additional needs.

Rooms are available to hire for either a day or half-day and we offer very reasonable delegate rates which include tea/coffee and biscuits together with a buffet lunch. We are looking to expand the corporate side of the operation at Bishopswood, we feel we have a venue to be proud of and are confident local businesses will feel the same way once they have discovered what we have to offer. The club is always open to new ideas and would be happy to tailor a package to your individual needs. Corporate memberships can embrace the best of both worlds, using our clubhouse facilities and offering the chance to play golf on our highly regarded course. For more details contact the Sales Coordinator on 01189 408600.

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Social activities The splendid course should be reason enough to become part of Bishopswood, but the club has an active social scene too. The members are renowned for their friendliness and, if not trying to break par, like nothing better than to spend an evening in each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company.

The social highlight of the year, however, is the Grand Summer Ball, which takes place in late June or early July. Tickets always sell fast for this eagerly-anticipated evening which features a fabulous menu followed by some entertainment guaranteed to get the members on to the dance floor.

The club has an active social calendar that includes popular events such as quiz nights and themed dinner evenings.

With the reopening of the clubhouse we are eager to put our new facilities to as much use as possible and will be looking for opportunities to expand the social calendar even further.

Fun events in the past have included Murder-Mystery evenings, while we always make good use of the club to celebrate occasions such as Christmas, New Year and notable dates such as Burnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night.

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West Berkshire Seafoods Come and visit The Fresh Fish Market Open every Friday and Saturday Catches arriving from all around the UK Cod • Plaice • Haddock • Live Crab Wild Seabass • John Dory • Razor Clams None of our fresh fish has been previously frozen ABSOLUTELY NOT!

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How to find us Bishopswood is just to the west of Tadley in north Hampshire, 10 miles north of Basingstoke and 13 miles south west of Reading. For satellite navigation purposes, our postcode is RG26 4AT.

roundabout on to New Road. After a mile turn right onto Bishopswood Lane. The club is on the right. From the West: Turn off the A339 two miles south of Kingsclere onto Ramsdell Road. Follow the road through Baughurst to the outskirts of Tadley before turning right onto Shaw Lane. After half a mile take a slight left onto Bishopswood Lane. The club is on the right.

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Travel down the A4 from the M4 junction for about seven miles before taking the second exit at the roundabout on to the A340. Go through one roundabout before turning right to stay on the A340. After about 1.5 miles, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout on to Heath End Road and then a sharp left onto Bishopswood Lane. The club is on the left.

Take the A340 out of Basingstoke through Sherborne St John and Pamber. When reaching the outskirts of Tadley, take the 1st exit at the

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Contact Us We look forward to welcoming you to Bishopswood. If you have any questions or would like further information then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Tel: 01189 408600

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The professional and the Pro Shop The PGA Golf Professional at Bishopswood is Steve Ward, who has become a very popular and well-respected figure with our members since joining us more than 20 years ago from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Steve runs the new Pro Shop located inside our fine clubhouse. Here you will find a wide range of golf clubs, accessories and apparel. Major brands in stock include Adidas, Callaway, Footjoy, Titleist and TaylorMade.

If you would like to contact Steve about any of the golf opportunities at Bishopswood Bishopswood please contact him on sward@bishopswoodgc.co.uk or Steve is happy to help offer his expertise and advice on what is right Lane 01189 408601. for you and to ensure that you receive great value. Nowhere Bishopswood is this more apparent than in club selection. We do not believe in selling Tadley clubs that are not suited to an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game and encourage visitors Hampshire to our Pro Shop to explore custom fitting.

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