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

www.pinnacle.uk.com • T: 08707 707 765 • E: info@pinnacle.uk.com • Littlestone Golf Club and Pinnacle wish to thank the businesses who appear in this publication for their support and wish them every success in deriving business from its circulation. The contents of this book are believed to be correct at the time of printing, nevertheless, we cannot endorse and readers should not rely solely upon the accuracy of any statements or claims contained herein without prior consultation with the service provider.

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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

THECLUB

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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,e-mailinfo@andrewjones.co.ukorvisitAndrew’sownwebsiteatwww.andrewjonesgolf.co.uk

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Wehaveafully-stockedprofessionalshopwithspecialistcustomfittingsystemsinTitliest,Callaway,PingandTaylorMadelocatedinourpurpose-builtfittingandcoachingstudio.Ratherthantakingagambleofchoosingasetofclubsofftherack,considerbookinginforacustomfitting,itisquickandeasyandcouldrevolutioniseyourgame.Wetakeafewsimpleswingandbodymeasurements,sendthedetailstothemanufacturersandyouendupwithequipmentthatisperfectlysuitedtoyou.

OthertopbrandswestockintheProShopincludeYonex,Odyssey,ScottyCameron,Vokey,Srixon,Benross,GregNorman,Footjoy,Nike,GalvinGreen,Adidas,Footjoy,Glenmuir,SkyCaddy,Bushnellandmanymore.

WealsoholdacomprehensivestockofLittlestone-crestedproductsexcellentforgifts,prizesormementoesofwhatwetrustwillbeaspecialandmemorabledayforvisitors.

Afullon-siteclubrepairserviceisavailablewithmanyrepairscarriedoutwhileyouwait.

Adviceisalwaysathandandweaimtomakeyourvisitaspleasurableasitwillbeuseful.PleasecallinandtheProShopteamwillbemorethanhappytoassistwithanygolfingmatter.

Theshopcanbecontactedbyphoneon01797362231orbyemail:professional@littlestonegolfclub.org.uk

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TheAndrewJonesGolfAcademyoffersexcellentpracticefacilitiesincludingacoveredteachingstudioopeningdirectlyontotherangewhichoffersthelatestinstate-of-the-arttechnologyincludingswinganalysiswiththeGASPsystem.Thissoftwareofferstheopportunityforyourswingtoberecordedandanalysedandevencomparedtonumerousfamousplayerswithinthesoftware’slibrary.Thismethodofcoachingisconsideredbymanytopcoachestobeoneofthemosteffectiveformsofcoachingavailableandoftenresultsinextraordinarychanges.

TheAcademyalsooffersotherteachingaidsenablingyourcoachtooffertheformofinstructionwhichmostbenefitsyoutakingintoaccountyourindividualneeds.Andrew’sPositivePathphilosophyandhisabilitytotailorthatphilosophytotheindividualhasenabledhimtocontinuallyimproveanddevelopthegamesofallhisclientsregardlessofthelevelatwhichtheyplay.

itisrecommendedthatyoubookatleastonehourforyourfirstlessonduringwhichAndrewwillcarryoutafullswinganalysisandaplanforfuturedevelopmentwillbediscussed.Afterthisfirstappointmentyouwillreceivealessonplanresumeandvideoclipofyourswing.Yourresumewillgiveanoverviewofyourfirstlessonandwillactasagreatreminderofanyareasyoumightneedtoconcentrateonbetweenlessons.

Tobookalesson,telephone01797362231,e-mailinfo@andrewjones.co.ukorvisitAndrew’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.

COMPETiTiVEGOLF

HOUSEPODIATRY & BIOMECHANICS

“Good foot action is the mark of an accomplished golfer” Jack Nicklaus

2 Cheriton High StreetFolkestone

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T- 01303 272404E- david@foothouse.co.uk www.foothouse.co.uk

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We specialise in gait analysis and understanding foot pain.Am�t Orthotic insoles are excellent for resolving foot painand optimizing performance and comfort. We work inassociation with insolepro.co.uk and am�t.com

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For best performance golfers require optimum gait andposture plus balanced foot comfort . The Am�t CustomOrthotic insole provides the perfect interface betweenshoes and feet to optimise performance and comfort andresolve pain.

If you su�er foot pain such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis,forefoot pain, ankle or knee pain, give us a call for aninitial assessment to outline your treatment plan and cost.We will then design your treatment plan and Am�torthoses to quickly improve functionand resolve your foot and lowerlimb problems.

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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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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.XL Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. No. 487823

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LittlestoneGolfClubistheperfectvenueforsocietygolfdaysandsocietiesarewelcomeduringweekdays.Asuitablepackagecanbetailoredtosuittheneedsofmostgroups,whetheritbe18or36holes,lunchbetweenroundsordinnerafterplay.

Followinginthefootstepsofsomanyplayerswhohavetestedthemselvesonourrenownedlinkslayoutandtacklingsuchaninvigoratingchampionshipcourseisanexperiencethatshouldlivelonginthememory.

VisitorsandsocietiesareremindedthatLittlestoneisprimarilyatwo-ballcourse,althoughfour-ballsarewelcomeonWednesdaysafter9.30amandafternoononMondays,FridaysandSundays.

ifyoursocietywishestoplayinthree-ballsorfour-ballsandisunabletoplaywhenfour-ballsarepermittedwhynotconsiderplayingonLittlestoneWarren,orifplayingtworoundsconsideroneoneachcourse.

Forfurtherinformationaboutsocietypackagesandanindicationofthecostpleasecontacttheofficeeitherbytelephoneon01797363355orviaemail:secretary@littlestonegolfclub.org.uk.

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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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Music for your Occasion

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.

CORPORATEDAYS

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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:secretary@littlestonegolfclub.org.uk•Website:www.littlestonegolfclub.org.uk

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