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 Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa,
Lincolnshire LN10 6QG
tel: 01526 352411
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
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:
| Attendee |
Room Allocations
(to be confirmed) |
| Graham Adams |
|
|
Steve Barkshire |
|
| Graham Bilsland |
|
| Malcolm Collins |
|
| Brian Dodwell |
|
| Martyn Dodwell |
|
| John Evans |
|
| Stewart
Fairweather |
|
| Mike Fox |
|
| Gordon Galloway |
|
| Dave Grubb |
|
|
Bill Hancock |
|
|
Alan Heard |
|
|
Howard Holliday |
|
|
Karl Hughes |
|
|
Mark Johnson |
|
|
Dave Jones |
|
|
Phil Latham |
|
| Steve Lloyd |
|
|
John Mansell |
|
|
Adrian Marchant |
|
|
John Martin |
|
|
Peter Meaney |
|
|
Jamie Moore |
|
|
Shaun Mullaney |
(no accommodation required) |
|
Jeff Sackett |
|
|
John Shaw |
|
|
James Shipman |
|
|
Neil Smith |
|
|
Wayne Stoddard |
|
|
Gordon Sullivan |
|
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Tim Thacker |
|
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Adam Thompson |
|
|
Graham Thorpe |
|
|
Terry Tomkiss |
|
|
Gary Tyler |
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|
Neil White |
|
|
Keith Wright |
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