woodhall spa trip
Winter Trip to Woodhall Spa
competing for
The Cliff Thompson Salver
Voted 18th best course (and
best inland) in the British Isles by Golf World magazine
Friday 14th & Saturday
15th November 2008
ITINERARY
Friday 14th November 2008
Arrive at Woodhall Spa for Full English Breakfast
18 hole fourball-betterball on The Bracken course (1st tee-time 10.00)
Evening meal and accommodation at The Admiral Rodney Hotel in Horncastle
Saturday 15th
November 2008
Breakfast at the hotel
18 hole stableford on The Hotchkin course (1st tee-time 09.00)
Two course meal and prize giving at golf club
COST
£135* in a twin room or £145*
for single occupancy
*The above rates are only for those people who are members of a golf club (as
Woodhall Spa is owned by the English Golf Union, all club members get a
discount). There would be a £20 supplement for those who are not a club member.
However, during previous visits they have not asked to see the handicap
certificates, so everyone has played at the reduced rate and hopefully the same
will happen again (we cannot guarantee that of course, so those who are not club
members should be prepared to pay the extra £20 if needed)
24 places are available for this trip and will
only be reserved upon receipt of 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, Lincolnshire 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 18th best in the British Isles
(43rd 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.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 ADMIRAL RODNEY HOTEL
North Street,
Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 5DX
Tel: 01507 523131
(approx 6 miles and 10 minutes from Woodhall
Spa)
Located in the attractive Lincolnshire market town of
Horncastle, the Admiral Rodney Hotel is situated mid way between
the Cathedral City of Lincoln and the East Coast seaside
resorts. Originally a coaching inn first mentioned in the
seventeenth century, it has been the subject of a major
refurbishment and redevelopment scheme and now offers
international standards of accommodation, comfort and cuisine in
its range of stylish 31 en suite bedrooms, restaurant & bars.
Designed for your personal convenience and comfort, all 31
bedrooms are en suite, and have colour television with satellite
and video channels, tea and coffee making facilities, direct
dial telephone with modem point, hairdryer and trouser press.
The Courtyard Restaurant with an attractive conservatory
style atmosphere offers a popular informal lunchtime carvery
service and an A La Carte menu in the evenings, which may be
complemented with a selection of fine wines. Bar Snacks are
available all day with a selection of speciality teas and
coffees. The adjoining lounge area provides the perfect place to
meet and relax over morning coffee or chat over afternoon tea in
the company of good friends. Before or after your meal, you may
like to enjoy a drink in the historic maritime decor of the
Rodney Bar where a wide range of drinks, including a selection
of traditional real ales are available. Ample free car parking
is available with 24 hour surveillance cameras in operation.
www.admiralrodney.com
PLEASE NOTE
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.
Those currently
signed-up for this trip are:
| |
| John Bayliss |
| Brian Dodwell |
| Martyn Dodwell |
| Mike Fox |
| Gordon Galloway |
| Dave Grubb |
| Bill Hancock |
| Ivan Heathcote |
| Bobby Ho |
| Karl Hughes |
| Brian Keates |
| Phil Latham |
| Steve Lloyd |
| John Mansell |
| John Shaw |
| James Shipman |
| Neil Smith |
| Gordon Sullivan |
| Ian Talboys |
| Mike Thacker |
| Tim Thacker |
| Adam Thompson |
| Alan Tolley |
| Paul Weston |
|
RESERVES |
|
Graham Bilsland |
|
Sean Arble |
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