Golf venue recommendations your next golf day?

Over the years I have had the opportunity to run a number of corporate and society golf events and have worked hard to develop good and long lasting relationships with golf clubs in and around the south of England area. As such, we have experienced both the good and bad when it comes to customer service and staff support. Some of these events include The TSG Masters, The TSG Par 3 Championship, The TSG OPEN and The TSG MatchPlay Competition that run from April – Sept every year.

Two clubs that have been particularly good a building relationships with me are Woldingham Golf Club in Surrey and Farleigh Golf Club, also based in the south of England county. During this period, the above clubs have hosted two TSG Major events ….

Woldingham Golf Club is part of the Altonwood Group of golf courses and held its first TSG Championship event in September of 2016, whereby our finalists of our summer-long MatchPlay competition enjoyed a day out at this superb course, located in the Halliloo Valley. The overall FA cup style competition was won by 10 handicapper Wayne Fitzgerald. Wayne beat fellow member Tuan Nguyen in a thrilling final which saw many TSGers attend to see our new champion crowned.

Farleigh Golf Club (Part of the Foxhills Collection of golf courses) was chosen to host The TSG OPEN in 2017. This was the first time at this golf venue and by far the largest competitive day we had held to date, with over 70 golfers travelling from all over the UK and as far away as Botswana in Southern Africa. The format of the day included all the usual competitions Individual Stableford, Yellow Ball Team Event, Putting competitions and the inaugural indoor Nearest Pin competition at the 7th Hole at Pebble Beach - sponsored by leading Golf Tour Operator – Golf Escapes. Farleigh GC was the perfect set up for our event with good food and superb facilities.

We can look back at both the events listed above fondly and as great successes.

For more information on both these clubs visit their websites.

Choosing for a new venue for your golf day?

Finding the right venue for your golf day can be a long and detailed process and can make a huge difference to whether your day is a success or failure. Two clubs that have proved to be popular with Golf Day organisers and golf societies and I have had the pleasure of working both Bletchingley Golf Club Surrey and Pedham Place Golf Centre Kent in recent years.

During this period, both these clubs have provided a great venue for corporate and private golf events that include multiple formats including individual competitions, Yellow Ball team games, Nearest Pins, Straightest Drives and six player shoot-outs. Their golf day packages also incorporated post-match meals, raffles and auctions, all good fun. On each occasion, we were provided with excellent food and function rooms to hold our events.

Having first worked with Bletchingley Golf Club in 2012 when they hosted only the 2nd TSG OPEN Championship, I have since used their golf club for numerous events. We were very well looked after by General Manager and PGA Golf Pro Steve Cookson and his staff. Following the success of this golf day, Bletchingley went on to host the event for the next three years. Winners at this venue included TSG members Paul Smith, Brigitte Lockwood, Judy Lilley, David Holmes. Arguably one of the best draining course in the south of England, this course is a great choice for golf day organisers and the like, due to its playability in all weathers.

Meanwhile, Pedham Place Golf Centre was the chosen venue for the first TSG Par 3 Championships in 2016. The superb Academy Course has gone on to host the event every year since. The Club has always been good supporters of my events and the course is always in great condition. Winners at this venue included TSG members Brian Scott, Noel Loughrey and Pete Mayo. Located just a few minutes’ drive from Junction 30 on the M25, this pretty and well maintained short-ish Par 3 course is great fun to play and a test for golfers of all levels.

For more information on both these clubs visit their websites.