Littlestone Golf Club Official Brochure 2011/2012
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Littlestone Golf ClubClub Brochure - 2011/12
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5 WelcometoLittlestoneGolfClub
7 TheClub
11 TheHistoryofLittlestone
12 TakeaTouroftheChampionshipCourse
17 LittlestoneWarrenGolfCourse
18 AndrewJones–PGAProfessional
19 TheProfessionalShop
23 GolfCoaching
25 MembershipCategories
29 CompetitiveGolf
31 OpenEvents
33 VisitorsandSocieties
35 ClubhouseandRestaurant
37 CorporateDays
38 HowtoFindUsandContactUs
PhotographybyLukeYates(wayaheadphotography.com),ClairFowleratDualFocusPhotographyandLittlestoneGolfClub
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LittlestoneisauniqueandatmosphericChampionshipLinksCourselaidoutonthenaturalundulatinglinkslandbetweenthefamousRomneyMarshandtheEnglishChannelintheSouthEastcornerofKent.ThecoastlineenjoysauniquemicroclimatethatmakesitoneofthedriestplacesinBritain.Thecourseispresentedinsuperbconditionthroughouttheyearandtemporaryteesandgreensareunheardof.
Wearerecognisedasbeingoneofthetop100coursesinEngland;indeedarecentreportbytheR&AAgronomistcallsthegreens“magnificent”andstates“theyaresomeofthebestexamplesoffirm,trueandwell-pacedputtinggreensintheUK”.
Littlestonehashostedmanymajorchampionshipsandhasalonganddistinguishedhistorywhichdatesbackto1888.TheClubhaswelcomedmanyfamousplayersovertheyearsandwashonouredtobeagainchosenasaFinalQualifyingvenueforthe2011OpenChampionship.
Weareatraditionaltwo-ballclubalthoughwedowelcomefour-ballplaybyvisitorsonWednesdaysafter9.30amandafternoononMondays,FridaysandSundays.Allvisitorsaremembersforthedayand,assuch,canplayfromtheMedalorChampionshipTees,usethemagnificentpracticefacilitiesandsavourtherelaxed,friendlyambienceoftheclub.ComeandenjoythewonderfulLittlestoneexperience,itisoneyouwillneverforget.
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OneofLittlestone’sgreatstrengthsisthecharacteroftheclub,theatmosphereintheclubhouse,thequalityoftherelationshipsbetweenstaffandmembership.TheClubhaslongenjoyedastrongconviviality,datingbackoveracenturywhenitwasafocalpoint for parliamentarians and barristers. Since then the membership has, like all of British sporting society, become morediverse–aqualityevidentintheopennessoftheclub,thewayinwhichpeoplegatherintheclubroomoverlookingthefirsttee,andtheextenttowhichmembersjoinupwitheachotherfortwo-ballmatcheswithoutastrongrelianceuponpre-arrangedteetimes.inshort,it’saplacewherememberscanshowupandalwaysgetagame.Andherethereareplentyofcompetitionsforallclassesofplayers.
intheearlydays,theBar,theStockExchangeandParliamentwerestronglyrepresentedattheClub.OnoneoccasiontheClubwas intheuniquepositionofhavingthePrimeMinisterof theday (Asquith)andtheLeaderof theOpposition (Balfour)asCaptainandPresidentrespectively.
OthermembersduringthefirsthalfofthelastcenturyincludedHerbertGladstone,HarryColt,PhilipSassoon,NoelCowardandGloriaMinoprio(thefirstladytoweartrousersonagolfcourse).Morerecently,Lord(Bill)DeedeswasCaptainandthenPresidentoftheClub.
TheClubisagolfer’sClub.itsmemberslovethegameandareproudoftheachievementsduring2009ofChrisReynolds(English
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SeniorsChampion)andAndrewStracey(irishSeniorsChampion)aswellasothernationalandCountyhonours for itsmen,ladiesandjuniorgolfers.GerryBraywastheEnglishLadiesSeniorsChampionin2006.
Howeverasaclub,Littlestonewelcomesmembersfromfarandnear,andofallabilities.TheChampionshipcourseisalwaysingreatcondition,theClubhouseiscomfortableandwithgreatcharacter,andthemembersandstaffarefriendlyandtheretohelp.Whatmorecouldonewant?
MajorgolfingeventshavetakenplaceatLittlestonethroughoutitslonghistoryandthefirstLadiesChampionship,organisedbythenewly-formedLadiesGolfUnion,wasplayedin1894.EnglishLadies’ChampionshipshavebeenheldatLittlestonein1961,1992,2002and2007.
WealsowelcomedtheBritishLadiesAmateurChampionshipin2005andtheSeniorWomen’sEnglishAmateurChampionshipin2010.AsinpreviousyearswhenTheOpenChampionshipwasplayedatRoyalStGeorge’s,LittlestonewasagainusedasaLocalFinalQualifyingcoursein2011.
in1996LittlestonewashosttotheBritishBoysHomeinternationalsandtheBritishBoysAmateurChampionship.ThecompetitorsincludedmanyofthoseplayinginEuropeandtheUStoday,includingSergioGarciaandJustinRose.
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TheclubconstructedalinksontheLittlestonesiteasearlyas1888anditwasonthiscoursethatHarryColtdistinguishedhimselfasaleadingplayerin1891.Butrespondingtotheclub’swishforamorechallengingcourse,W.LaidlawPurves,aLittlestonememberandthearchitectofRoyalSt.GeorgesGC,andDavidHerd,Littlestone’sprofessional,createdanew18holesin1894andthecoursetodaycloselyfollowsthis.
Thenewlayoutwasreadyforplayin1899.FurtherworkbyJamesBraidbetween1905and1909greatlyimprovedthebunkeringandplayingoptionsonmanyholes.
in1924theclubinvitedAlisterMackenzie(whowaslatertodesignAugustaNational,homeoftheMasters)tomodernisethelinks.Manyofhisrecommendationscausedheatedcontroversyamongthemembershipandhisdesignfortwoofthestrongestholesonthecourse(16thand17th)werenotputinuntil1931.
WorkcontinuedonthecourseaftertheSecondWorldWarwithbunkerimprovementsonholes3,4,5,11and12andachangeinthelineofthe18thsuggestedbygolfarchitect,FrankPennink.
MorerecentlyPeterAllissandDonaldSteeladvisedonfivenewbackteesandsomebunkermodifications.ThesechangeswereincorporatedintoanewBlueCoursewhichat6,676yardsprovidesmorethansufficientchallengeforeventhebestgolfers.
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Hole 1, 300 yards, par 4Astraightforwardopeningholeandpossiblyyourfirstandlastchanceofgettingafairlyeasybirdie.Takealongironor3woodoffthetee,toleaveafullshotinovertwobunkersguardingthefrontofthegreen.Longhitters:goforitifyoudare!
Hole 2, 407 yards, par 4Adrivedownthecentrewillofferaviewoftheflag.Longerhittersbewareoftheditch.Thegreen,whichslopesdownwardfromfronttoback,issituatedbehindthedunesandwillrequireawell-struckshottofindit.
Hole 3, 398 yards, par 4Trustthemarkeronablinddriveoverabankofsanddunes.Yourdrivewillberewardedifyoucankeepastightaspossibletothelineoftheleft-handbunkersonthedog-leg.Anythingtoofarrightmakesitdifficulttohitthegreen.
Hole 4, 420 yards, par 4Turningbacktowardstheclubhouseandthereforeoftenintotheprevailingwind,thisholecallsforalongsecondshot.Alargeslopeandbunkerprotectthefrontofthegreen.
Hole 5, 493 yards, par 5Anaccuratedrivetotheleftsideofthefairwayisrequired,andthesecondshotcarriesaseriesofcrossbunkers.Lookoutforthebunkerontheleftifyouaretohitthesmallgreenintwoshots.Avoidthesandandthisholeshouldposenoproblems.
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Hole 6, 159 yards, par 3Thefirstoffourexcellentshortholes,regardlessofwhateverdirectionthewindmayblow.Thegreenisnarrow,fallingawaytoroughontheleftandthepotbunkerontherightgathersinaslightlycutteeshot.Missthegreenandyourshortgamewillbetestedtothelimit.
Hole 7, 541 yards, par 5Youmustbestraightofftheteeanddecidewhethertotakeontheditchforyoursecond.itisreachableinthreefromshortoftheditch.Anarrowentrancetothegreenguardedbypotbunkersrequiresasolidshot.
Hole 8, 382 yards, par 4Aclassiclinkspar4.ifyouaretohaveaclearsightoftheflag,youshouldkeepyourdriveuptotherightskirtingthesanddunes.Thelittlepotbunkertothebackofthegreenistobeavoided.
Hole 9, 212 yards, par 3Thisholerequiresanexceptionalshotintothewindtocarrythefrontbunker.Downwind,avoiding“goingthrough”isaproblem.Fourdeepbunkersprotectthefrontsotakeplentyofclub.
Hole 10, 417 yards, par 4Thetenthholeturnsbackintotheprevailingwind.itisapar4wherethegreenisnotvisiblefromthetee.Theideallineinisfromtheleft.Whenplayingdownwindthebighittersshouldbecarefulofthepondontheright.
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Hole 11, 408 yards, par 4Thereisaditchrunningdiagonallyfromrighttoleftwhichhastobenegotiatedoffthetee.Gotoofartotherightandifyoudonotrunoutoffairwayyouhavealongsecondtoablindgreen.Bewarethepincutontheleft.
Hole 12, 430 yards, par 4Anotherlongpar4thatpresentsablinddrivetoagenerousfairway.Asatisfyinglongsecondintotheprevailingwindhastobecomplementedbyverygoodputtingonthetrickiestgreenonthecourse.Keepthedrivelefttoopenupthegreen.
Hole 13, 409 yards, par 4Theonlyholeonthecoursewithtwoblindshotsandbewarethebunkers50yardsshortofthegreen.Oneofthelargergreensonthecoursewithmuchscopeforsomedifficultpinpositions.Trustthemarkerpostfromthetee.Deadgroundshortofthegreenmakesthesecondshotplaylongerthanitlooks.
Hole 14, 187 yards, par 3Thegreenistheonlyplacetobeofftheteeonthisthirdpar3oftheround;anywhereelseandyouarefacedwithadifficultupanddownforyourpar.Atoughpar,forgetthepinandaimforthecentreofthegreen.Thisgreencanbeveryfast.
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Hole 15, 363 yards, par 4Adog-legleft,thecornerofwhichcanbetakenonbythelongerhitter.Thesecondshothasgottoholdthemiddleofthegreenasitfallsawaysteeplyonbothsides,throughthebackisnoplacetobe!Ateeshotbetweenthefairwaybunkerswillleaveastraightshotupthegreen.
Hole 16, 469 yards, par 4Thestartofawonderfulfinishandtheruinofmanyaround.Looktowardsthewatertowerandyouwillseethegreen.Youhavetobebeyondtheright-handdrivingbunkertohaveachanceofgettingupintwo.Theshorterhitterneedstogettheirseconduptotheleftgivingaclearviewofthegreenforthethird.Arguablythetoughestholeonthecourse.
Hole 17, 182 yards, par 3Perhapsoneofthefinestpar3holesanywhere.Dependingonthewinditcanbeanyclubinthebagfromadrivertoa9iron.Findingthegreenisamusttokeepyourcardgoing.Don’tgolong.
Hole 18, 499 yards, par 5Yourdrivemustfinishonthefairwayonthisclosingholetogiveyouanychanceofgettinguporcloseintwo.ifyoucannothitthegreenintwokeeptotheleft,soyoudonothavetocomeontothegreenovertherighthandbunkerforyourthird.
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SituatednextdoortotheLittlestoneChampionshipcourse,“TheWarren”courseisprotectedbythesamenaturalhazardsasitsneighbour.Tightlinksfairways,firmfastgreens,testingseabreezesandsometoughbutfairroughtocontendwithwhentheerrantteeshotarrives.
itsparof67iswelldefendedandanyplayerplayingunderhasproducedsomegoodgolfindoingso.
Thecoursedemandsgoodwell thoughtoutteeshots followedbyaccurateandnotalwaysconventional ironplay intothegreens.
ifyouwishtosampleclassicseasidelinksgolfwithoutbreakingthebank,LittlestoneWarrenhasallyouwouldaskfor.ThereisaseparateClubhouse,witha“19thHole”anddiningarea.
SeetheLittlestoneWarrenwebsite,www.littlestonewarren.co.uk,formoredetailsonthecourseandhowtomakebookings.
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WithyearsofplayingandteachingexperienceincludingplayingforGBandirelandamateurteamsandrepresentinghishomecountryofWalesincludingwinningtheOrderofMerittwice,AndrewJoneshasearnedhimselfanenviablereputationasoneofthe“niceguys”inprofessionalgolf.AndrewisoneofGolfMonthly’sTop25UKCoachesandhiscredentialsspeakforthemselves.inadditionAndrewisacoachtotheKentGolfUnion.
TotallyapproachableandflexibleintheapplicationofhisphilosophytoindividualsAndrewiswellknownandhighlyrespectedin the golfing fraternity and teaches successful amateurs and professionals alike. However, at what level you play is of lessimportance to him than your desire to improve and your willingness and commitment to applying his knowledge to yourgame.
Withhisthoroughlyindividualapproachyouwillgainknowledgeandinstructioninaformthatyoucanapplyeffectivelyasitistailoredtosuityourspecificneedsandpreferredmethodoflearningbeitvisual,auditoryorkinaesthetic.AfteralessonwithAndrewyouwillbearmedwithhonestusableadvice,nogimmicksnorquickfixeswhichfailassoonasyouplayagain,anddefinitelynophilosophyof“onemethodfitsall”.
TocontactAndrew,telephone01797362231,[email protected]’sownwebsiteatwww.andrewjonesgolf.co.uk
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Wehaveafully-stockedprofessionalshopwithspecialistcustomfittingsystemsinTitliest,Callaway,PingandTaylorMadelocatedinourpurpose-builtfittingandcoachingstudio.Ratherthantakingagambleofchoosingasetofclubsofftherack,considerbookinginforacustomfitting,itisquickandeasyandcouldrevolutioniseyourgame.Wetakeafewsimpleswingandbodymeasurements,sendthedetailstothemanufacturersandyouendupwithequipmentthatisperfectlysuitedtoyou.
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WealsoholdacomprehensivestockofLittlestone-crestedproductsexcellentforgifts,prizesormementoesofwhatwetrustwillbeaspecialandmemorabledayforvisitors.
Afullon-siteclubrepairserviceisavailablewithmanyrepairscarriedoutwhileyouwait.
Adviceisalwaysathandandweaimtomakeyourvisitaspleasurableasitwillbeuseful.PleasecallinandtheProShopteamwillbemorethanhappytoassistwithanygolfingmatter.
Theshopcanbecontactedbyphoneon01797362231orbyemail:[email protected]
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TheAndrewJonesGolfAcademyoffersexcellentpracticefacilitiesincludingacoveredteachingstudioopeningdirectlyontotherangewhichoffersthelatestinstate-of-the-arttechnologyincludingswinganalysiswiththeGASPsystem.Thissoftwareofferstheopportunityforyourswingtoberecordedandanalysedandevencomparedtonumerousfamousplayerswithinthesoftware’slibrary.Thismethodofcoachingisconsideredbymanytopcoachestobeoneofthemosteffectiveformsofcoachingavailableandoftenresultsinextraordinarychanges.
TheAcademyalsooffersotherteachingaidsenablingyourcoachtooffertheformofinstructionwhichmostbenefitsyoutakingintoaccountyourindividualneeds.Andrew’sPositivePathphilosophyandhisabilitytotailorthatphilosophytotheindividualhasenabledhimtocontinuallyimproveanddevelopthegamesofallhisclientsregardlessofthelevelatwhichtheyplay.
itisrecommendedthatyoubookatleastonehourforyourfirstlessonduringwhichAndrewwillcarryoutafullswinganalysisandaplanforfuturedevelopmentwillbediscussed.Afterthisfirstappointmentyouwillreceivealessonplanresumeandvideoclipofyourswing.Yourresumewillgiveanoverviewofyourfirstlessonandwillactasagreatreminderofanyareasyoumightneedtoconcentrateonbetweenlessons.
Tobookalesson,telephone01797362231,[email protected]’sownwebsiteatwww.andrewjonesgolf.co.uk
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Full MembersFull7Daymembershipisapplicabletothosepersonswhoownorrent(onaregularbasis)residentialpremises(orwhohavethebenefitoffullandregularuseofresidentialpremises(whetherontheirownbehalforthroughanyotherperson,firm,companyororganisation)withinacompassradiusof25milesfromtheClubhouse.
Country MembersCountry7DaymembershipisapplicabletothosepersonswhowantfullytoparticipateasamemberoftheCompanybutwhodonotrent,ownorhavetheuseofresidentialpremiseswithinacompassradiusof25milesfromtheClubhouse.
Associate MembersAssociateMembersdonotpayajoiningfee,havenovotingrightsandarenoteligibleforCourtesiesonpartnergolfcourses.
Social MembershipSocialmembersmayatalltimes,alongwiththeirguests,usethebaranddiningfacilitiesatLittlestoneandLittlestoneWarren
SuchMembershavenoplayingrightsunlesstheyhavepreviouslybeenaplayingMemberofLittlestoneGCwhen:-
(i)TheymaysignthemselvesintoplayonLittlestone,attheMembersGuestGreenFeeRate,upto6timesperannum.
(ii)Theymaysignin3guestsperannumatreducedrates
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Overseas Membership(a)SuchmembershipmaybegrantedwhenapersonwhoisaLittlestoneMemberatthetimeofapplicationtotransfertothiscategoryandisnotexpectedtospendmorethansixweeksperannumintheUnitedKingdom.
(b)Whenvisiting,apersoninthiscategorymayplayfreeofchargeandentercompetitions;andmayintroduceguestsbutonlyonpaymentoftherelevantfullvisitorgreenfeerate.
Country 2nd Club MembershipSuchmembershipisavailabletomembersofothergolfclubswhowishtouseLittlestoneasasecondclubandwhodonotrent,ownorhavetheuseofresidentialpremises(eachasprovidedin1.1)withinacompassradiusof25milesfromtheClubhouse.Theymayplayatanytime,includingduringweekendsandonBankHolidays.Theymayintroduceguestsatmember’sguestratesandtheymayplayinmedalandstablefordeventsandintrophycompetitions.
Weekend MembershipSuchmembershipisavailabletogolfersfrom22to45yearsofage.TheymayplayanytimeduringweekendsandBankHolidays.Theymayintroduceguestsatmember’sguestrateandplayinallmedalandstablefordevents,butnotintrophycompetitions.
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Winter MembershipThisisavailabletoexistingclubgolfers.TheymayplayatanytimebetweenOctober1standMarch31stincludingweekendsandBankHolidays.Theymayintroduceguestsatmember’sguestratesandplayinallmedalandstablefordcompetitionsbetweenOctoberandMarchbutnotintrophycompetitions.inaddition,fromApriltoSeptember,theywillbecomesocialmembersandbeabletoplayupto3timesinthesummeratmember’sguestrate.
Foreign MembershipAvailabletoexistingclubgolferswhowillbenon-UKcitizenswiththeirmainandpermanentresidenceoutsidetheUK.
ForeignMembersarerequiredtoholdahandicapcertificatefromarecognisedsource.TheywillbeintroducedbyaLittlestoneMemberorbyaletterfromtheirhomeclubwheretheymustbeingoodstanding.
ForeignMembersareabletoplayatanytimeandplayinmedalandstablefordeventsbutnotTrophycompetitions.TheymayintroduceguestsatMember’sGuestrate.
Junior MembershipSpecialdiscountedratesapplytothoseagedunder13,agedunder18,agedbetween18and24andthoseinfulltimeeducation.
ForanyfurtherinformationonMembershippleasecontactthesecretaryon01797363355orsecretary@littlestonegolfclub.org.uk
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Littlestoneisabletoofferitsmembersagreatvarietyofcompetitivegolf,bothinclubcompetitionsandagainstotherclubs.
Manyofthetrophiesonofferaresteepedinhistoryandsomedatebackasfarastheveryearlydaysoftheclubinthelate19thcentury.
TheMayor’sChallengeCup,whichwaspresentedtotheclubbyLFawellin1898,isplayedforovertheEasterweekend,whiletheDengeMedalwaspresentedbymembersoftheStockExchangebackin1890.Thisinitiallyisamedalcompetitionfollowedbythelast16playingmatchplaytodecidethewinner.TheCentenaryCupmayonlybeacomparativelynewevent,havingonlybeencontestedsince1988,butvictoryinthis36-holecompetitionplayedoffscratchisperhapscherishedasmuchasanyotherattheclub.
LittlestoneentersthepremiereventsrunbytheKentGolfUnionandtheKentCountyLadiesGolfAssociation.ThemenplayintheGuilfordTrophy,aknockouteventsomewhatsimilarinformattotheRyderCup,withmorningfoursomesfollowedbysinglesmatchesintheafternoon.
BothourmenandwomenplayintheprestigiousDailyMailFoursomes,anationalevent,whilelocallytheladiescompeteinthePearsonTrophyandtheBradleyCook,afive-a-sidescratchteamknockouttournamentplayedinhandicaporder.
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“Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer” Jack Nicklaus
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KentCT19 4ER
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The Romer Bowl -PresentedbyTheHon.LadyRomerforanOpenscratchcompetitionover36holesandwasfirstcompetedforin1970.Thecompetitionisopentoplayerswithanactivehandicapof5orbetteronthedateofentry.
The Mixed Foursomes -TheMixedFoursomestrophywaspresentedtotheClubin1937byLLCohenEsq.KC.Thiswasforanopenmedalcompetitiononhandicapover30holes.Thecompetitionisnowplayedasastableford.
The Littlestone Foursomes-AnewmatchplaycompetitionplayedthroughoutthewintermonthsthatisopentoanymaleorfemalememberofagolfclubbasedintheUKwithaCONGUhandicapof5orbetterandanymemberoftheProfessionalGolfers’Association.
The Sproule Junior Challenge-PresentedtotheclubbyMrs.M.G.Phillipsforopenhandicapcompetitionforjuniorsandwasfirstplayedforin1948.Thecompetitionwasinitiallyanindividualeventuntil1985whenitchangedtoallowteamsoftwotoenter.in1997,thecompetitionrevertedtoitsoriginalformatofmedalcompetitionover36holes.
The Ladies Open-TwoLadiesOpeneventsareheldannuallyinJuneandFebruary.Theseareverypopularevents,withteamsofthreeplayingstablefordcompetitions.
The Littlestone Open Week-OpenWeekprovidesthevisitinggolferwithacompetitionofdifferentformatoneachday.Theevent,inauguratedinAugust2010,provedsosuccessfulastobefirmlyimplantedasaregularhighlightofourgolfingyear.
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LittlestoneGolfClubistheperfectvenueforsocietygolfdaysandsocietiesarewelcomeduringweekdays.Asuitablepackagecanbetailoredtosuittheneedsofmostgroups,whetheritbe18or36holes,lunchbetweenroundsordinnerafterplay.
Followinginthefootstepsofsomanyplayerswhohavetestedthemselvesonourrenownedlinkslayoutandtacklingsuchaninvigoratingchampionshipcourseisanexperiencethatshouldlivelonginthememory.
VisitorsandsocietiesareremindedthatLittlestoneisprimarilyatwo-ballcourse,althoughfour-ballsarewelcomeonWednesdaysafter9.30amandafternoononMondays,FridaysandSundays.
ifyoursocietywishestoplayinthree-ballsorfour-ballsandisunabletoplaywhenfour-ballsarepermittedwhynotconsiderplayingonLittlestoneWarren,orifplayingtworoundsconsideroneoneachcourse.
Forfurtherinformationaboutsocietypackagesandanindicationofthecostpleasecontacttheofficeeitherbytelephoneon01797363355orviaemail:[email protected].
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LittlestoneGolfClubhasaspaciousclubhousewhichprovidesawarmandfriendlywelcometoeveryonewhilstmaintainingtheperiodfeaturesassociatedwithitsturnofthecenturydesign.Boththechangingroomsandthediningroomhavebeenrecentlyrefurbished.
Littlestonehasagoodreputationfortraditionalandimaginativecatering.Soup,sandwichesandbarsnacksareavailableintheClubroomandhearty,healthyanddeliciousmealsareservedinthediningroom.Thechefwillprepareanythingtosuityourneedsrangingfromasimpleploughman’slunchtoafour-coursecarveryincludingvegetarianchoices.
itispossibletohireoutthediningroomattheClubforweddingsandotherspecialoccasionssuchasnotablebirthdaypartiesorcorporateevents.SetalongsidetheEnglishChannelandinanareaofspecialscientificinterest,itreallyisaspectacularspot.AndbecausetheuniquemicroclimateheremakesitoneofthedriestplacesintheUK,thereislesschanceoftheunpredictableBritishweatherspoilingyourweddingphotographs!
To discuss any particular requirements for the main clubhouse or Littlestone Warren please contact our House Manager,RebeccaCavanagh,on01797363355.
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Whatever the occasion,live music makes such a
difference…From classical to easy listening, you can have beautifully played piano music bringing that extra touch to your special event.
To make your booking, or for more details,contact Roger Marvin:
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Relax and enjoy your stayPerfect for business or pleasure.
We have 10 bedrooms, two with four-poster and two with twin beds. All rooms are en-suite with either views to the sea or over Littlestone golf course.
All have tea/coffee making facilities, TV/DVD & WIFI access.
The Drawing room has a log fire and a cosy honesty bar. The first floor lounge overlooking both the
garden & sea, has a library, games and a telescope. On a clear day you can spy France!!
The House was built in the late 1920’s for the American actress and journalist Hedda Hopper.
Built by the renowned architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis CBE, knighted in 1972 for services to the
preservation of the environment and Architecture.
Gift Vouchers available and House Party bookings. For more details please contact the hotel.
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Littlestoneisideallysuitedforcorporategolfdays,offeringachoiceofgolfcourses,extensivepracticefacilities,grouplessonsfromourprofessional,excellentcateringandawarmwelcome.
itispossibletohireoneorbothofourcoursesforasubstantialpartorallofthedayand,withsoleoccupancy,toplaywhateverformatofgolfyoudecide.
TheLittlestoneWarrenCourseissuitableforgolfersofallabilitieswhiletheChampionshipCoursehasanenviablehistoryandpedigree,beingthevenuefornationalorinternationalchampionshipseachyear.
in2009wewelcomedtheEnglishAmateurOpenChampionship,in2010theEnglishSeniorLadies’Championshipand,mostrecently,thefinalqualifyingfortheOpenChampionship.ThecoursehasbeenplayedbymanyofthetopplayersfromEuropeanandhaswithstoodalltheattemptstogetthebetterofit.Areyouuptothechallenge?
WeaimtobeveryflexibleinputtingtogetherapackagethatwillhelpyoushowyourcompanyinitsbestlightandourGeneralManagerandhisstaffwillprepareabudgetedprogrammewhichmeetsyourspecificneeds.
Pleaseringtheofficeon01797363355andletusknowwhatyouarelookingfor.Wewilldoourbesttooblige.
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LittlestoneGolfClubissituatedontheKentcoast,nearNewRomney,12milessouthofAshfordand13mileseastofRye.
DirectionsTheclubislocatedontheB2071,accessedfromtheA259atNewRomney.FromtheM20,taketheA2070atjunction10.Afterapproximately12miles(19km)attheBrenzettroundaboutturnleftontheA259toNewRomney.TurnrightontoStationRd(B2071)andafterjustunderamileturnleftontoStAndrew’sRoad.
FromDovertaketheA20toFolkestone.FromFolkestonetaketheA259towardsNewRomney.
Forsatellitenavigationpurposes,ourpostcodeisTN288RBbutignoreanysatnavinstructionstoforkontoCoastDrive.
Public transportThenearestrailwaystationisAppledore,whichisaroundeightmilesora16-minutetaxirideaway.Ashfordinternationalstation,whichhasfrequenttrainstoMargate,Dover,CanterburytheLondonterminalsandcontinentalEuropeviatheChannelTunnelRailLink,is14milesorarounda30-minutetaxirideaway.
We look forward to welcoming you to Littlestone Golf Club.
ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldlikefurtherinformationthenpleasedonothesitatetocontactus.
LittlestoneGolfClub,St.AndrewsRoad,Littlestone,Kent,TN288RB
TelephoneOffice:01797363355•Professional:01797362231
E-mail:[email protected]•Website:www.littlestonegolfclub.org.uk
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