Woodhall Spa Trip

Winter Trip to Woodhall Spa 2012

competing for The Cliff Thompson Salver

Voted 15th best course (and best inland) in the British Isles by Golf World magazine

The promotional leaflet for this trip  can be seen by clicking woodhall_spa_2012_flyer.pdf

Friday 16th November 2012

Arrive at Woodhall Spa for Full English Breakfast
18 holes on The Bracken course (1st tee-time 10.00)
Evening meal and accommodation at The Petwood Hotel

Saturday 17th November 2012

Breakfast at the hotel
18 holes on The Hotchkin course (1st tee-time 09.00)
Two course meal and prize giving at golf club

£140 in a twin room or £155 for single occupancy (all singles have now been reserved)

Due to the amount of interest expressed so far, the number of places for this trip has been increased to 40. Places are available to the first to send a £40 deposit.

Anyone wishing to travel a day early or stop a day later at the hotel on Thursday and/or Saturday night should contact the hotel direct to book this.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Woodhall Spa
The National Golf Centre, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6PU
tel: 01526 352511

Golf has been played in Woodhall Spa for over 100 years and The Hotchkin is Woodhall Spa’s premier course. The championship course is listed as the 15th best in the British Isles (41st best in the world) and has been voted the best inland course in England. The original layout dates back to the early 1900’s and since Colonel S V Hotchkin MC and C K Hutchison redesigned the course in the 1920’s, the course has remained virtually unaltered. It is an outstanding masterpiece of golf course architecture, set amongst banks of gorse and broom, backed up with layered canopies of oak, fir and towering silver birch and encapsulated all upon a glorious carpet of heather, the natural beauty of this Lincolnshire oasis serves only to emphasise the majesty of this famous course. Renowned for its formidable bunkers and narrow fairways, most visitors will remember the panoramic views of the 11th and the charm of the short 12th hole. It has often been stated by the golfing press and top players alike that there are 18 great holes on the Hotchkin. It has hosted many top national and international amateur events and, built on sandy soil and heathland in terrain it allows for year round play. A golfers’ course rewarding of good shots, considerate to the moderate, punitive to the bad – but always presented in pristine condition amidst wonderful natural surroundings.

Created from commercial woodland, scrub and arable farmland, Donald Steel’s vision for The Bracken Course has materialised into a course of exceptional finesse and imaginative design. Although it is situated alongside The Hotchkin, the design and terrain are quite different. Many of the holes are in a parkland setting and the remainder make good use of Bracken Wood at the far end of the estate. The fairway and greenside bunkers, together with the large undulating greens, provide a resemblance to an American style course. Much emphasis has been placed on ecology with many species of wild flowers encouraged to grow whilst, at the same time, securing the habitat of local wildlife. This subject is high on the list of priorities of the English Golf Union who, amongst its many roles, provide an advisory service on how to build golf courses in harmony with nature.

Both courses are heathland in terrain and built on sandy soil, meaning they are excellent winter venues, with no temporary greens.

www.woodhallspagolf.com
http://www.top100golfcourses.co.uk/htmlsite/productdetails.asp?id=16
http://www.uk-golfguide.com/england/26871.html
http://www.golftravelengland.com/courses/Woodhall_Spa.htm
http://www.golfmagic.com/localiser/club.asp?UCN=2290&sp=332948698855328661236&v=1

The Petwood Hotel emanates the character and charm of a former country residence yet meets the modern requirements of a hotel.

Originally built as the home of an Edwardian baroness, it later became home to the 617 Squadron – more commonly known as the Dambusters – when the Petwood was requisitioned by the RAF in the Second World War. Today, the Squadron Bar is dedicated to this group of men and makes an interesting port of call for those visiting the region for historical aviation tours.

The Petwood Hotel offers 53 individually designed bedrooms. All rooms are en-suite and some have views over the beautiful gardens. The original living accommodation of the house provides generously proportioned upgraded rooms in keeping with the Edwardian era of the house.

With free car parking and Wi-Fi access in the public areas of the hotel, the Petwood is an appropriate choice for either business or leisure guests.

Whether staying the night, visiting for the day or popping in for a meal in the Terrace Bar or Dining Room, a warm welcome awaits you at the Petwood Hotel.

www.petwood.co.uk

Even though Woodhall Spa have pretty much guaranteed that they will be open if there is wet weather, snow would inevitably close the course. In the unlikely event of this happening, you must all be aware that you may well lose your deposits. The hotel we are staying at is part of a big chain, and are unlikely to accept a cancellation at very short notice, so the choice would be to either travel to the hotel for a non-golfing get-together or stay at home but still pay for the hotel.