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Official Corporate Brochure 

2017 – 2018 Harpenden Common Golf Club | 1

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CONTENTS 

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- BUILDING A FITNESS COMMUNITY FOR ALL ABILITIES - 

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Welcome 

History & About the Course 

Course Tour 

Membership 

Benefits of Membership 

Visitors & Green Fees 

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22 

31 

33 

35 

37 

Golf Societies 

Members’ Golf 

Practice Facilities 

Tuition 

The Professional 

Golf Shop 

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43 

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Custom Fitting 

Open Competitions 

The Clubhouse 

Weddings & Functions 


How To Find & Contact Us 

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4 | Harpenden Common Golf Club 

F 

ounded in 1931, Harpenden 

Common Golf Club 

is a traditional, friendly 

members’ club situated in one of 

Hertfordshire’s most outstanding 

natural beauty spots. 

After a major revision undertaken in 

1996, under the guidance of Honorary 

Member and former Ryder Cup player 

Ken Brown, Harpenden Common Golf 

Club now offers 18 holes, providing a 

serious golfer’s challenge all year round. 

Situated on one of England’s finest 

WELCOME 

Commons, the course is maintained to the 

very highest standards, together with our 

practice facilities, dedicated coaching team 

and state-of-the-art clubhouse facilities, 

we are able to offer the full golfing 

package to all our members and visitors. 

Golf has been played on Harpenden 

Common for more than 120 years, and 

the club has developed into a haven for 

golfers of all ages and abilities. 

The result is a unique golf club where 

traditional barriers have been overcome, 

and we welcome you to come along and 

join us to see what makes us special. 


History & About The Course 

Harpenden Common Golf 

Club is steeped in history, 

with golfers first taking to 

the Common in 1895. 

The Golf Club itself was founded in 1931, 

and was initially comprised of nine holes. 

The course was then extended to a 

full 18 holes during the major revisions 

undertaken in 1996. 

Honorary Member and former Ryder Cup 

player Ken Brown provided guidance and 

designs during the course developments, 

which saw many of the original holes 

revised and lengthened. 

Yet it was Brown’s knowledge of the local 

countryside which defined the course’s 

design, making the most of the unique 

Hertfordshire landscape by following the 

natural contours of the land, with eleven 

holes situated on the original common 

and seven new holes built on private land 

in an area known as the Jockey Field. 

Now fully fledged, the greens, fairways 

and surrounding areas have matured into 

a great course which provides a good 

test for all categories of golfer. From the 

white tees the course is a challenging par 

70, measuring 6,214 yards. 

The Harpenden Common course is played 

on a wonderful mixture of well-manicured 

common parkland lined with both mature 

trees and gorse and has been awarded 

the prestigious National Green Flag. 

The course is kept in exceptional 

condition throughout the year by our 

experienced and hard-working green 

keepers, and is also well-drained 

meaning that we are able to stay open 

for play in all but the most extreme 

weather conditions. 

Try not to get too distracted by the 

lush, well-manicured fairways with your 

shots from the tee, and be prepared to 

face some well-protected greens often 

with testing pin positions. And even 

if your score ends up a little higher 

than expected, you will walk off the 

course having enjoyed the peace and 

tranquillity offered by this unique and 

quintessentially British common, like 

many golfers for hundreds of years. 



Course Tour 

If you have never played at 

Harpenden Common before you are 

in for a treat. Make the most of your 

trip by learning about some of the pitfalls 

that lie in wait, and how to avoid them, 

by following our hole-by-hole tour. 

Hole 1 – Par 4 – 330 Yards – S.I. 13 

A straightforward tee shot, with either 

a long iron or fairway wood, is the best 

approach to begin your round. The green is 

a small target, so accuracy is key. And with 

the putting surface quite small aim for the 

middle and be happy with two putts. 


With a relatively narrow exit from the 

tee, it is crucial to hit the fairway from 

the off. But in tough wind conditions, 

particularly if the wind is against you, a 

wood is required from the tee. 


On this par 5 long-hitters beware, a straight 

tee shot is needed. If your ball is beyond 

the cricket pitch, a long iron or fairway 

wood will get you home. But be careful, 

while the green is reachable in two, there is 

an OB to the left side of the fairway. 


This short hole is a real gem of a par 3, and 

is often described as Harpenden Common 

Golf Club’s signature hole. With a very long 

and narrow funnel out to the green, club 

selection will vary greatly depending on 

the wind conditions. But whatever club you 

choose precision is vital. 


Don’t be fooled, while this is a relatively 

short par 3, it is wise to play longer than 

you think. 


Aiming down the left-hand side will give 

you a better view of the green but brings 

the bunker into play. Be careful, a hidden 

dip short left of the green and OB on the 

right-hand side. 

Hole 7 – Par 4 – 297 Yards –S.I. 15 

From the tee, a medium-to-long iron to 

the corner of the right-hand dogleg is 

best. This allows you the best angle for a 

second shot and a crack at the green. 

With the green sloping left towards a 

strategically placed pond, the position of 

your shot is just as important as distance. 

Once on the green the putting surface is 

two-tiered and slopes towards the pond. 


Longer hitters relish this hole as any drive 

over the road requires a long iron or fairway 

wood to it get home. However, this is also 

technically the toughest hole on the course, 

and with OB running along the right-hand 

side of fairway, and hidden bunkers short 

left of the green, it’s easy to see why. 


Standing on the tee you will be encouraged 

to open your shoulders, but beware this 

is a tight driving hole. Try and find the left 

side of fairway for an ideal second shot to 

the green. The green is protected by sand 

traps on either side, any ball short will 

leave you a downhill putt. 


Longer hitters should have no issues here, 

and if struck true a solid tee shot can 

find the green. For a more conservative 

approach, a fairway wood to right-hand side 

of the fairway will leave you with the perfect 

angle for a shot to the smallish green. 



Course Tour Continued 


A straight drive to leave your ball plum 

in the middle of the fairway is best off 

the tee. If you’re approaching over the 

trees on the right-hand side of fairway 

make sure you take plenty of club, it’s 

a longer carry than you think! The 11th 

is a large green, but be sure to leave 

yourself a straight putt if you want to be 

sure of a par. 


For your opening shot, try to reach 

just right of the middle of the fairway, 

avoiding the bunker on the right. Around 

the 200 yard marker is a great position, 

and you’ll have a much easier approach 

to the green from the most level part of 

the fairway. The green is surrounded by 

a series of bunkers so it can be trickier 

than it looks, therefore the sensible 

option is to lay up with your approach, 

and be happy to get on in three. 


Don’t be fooled, while this is a relatively 

short par 4, judging the correct yardage 

is the key, as it still poses plenty of 

danger. Depending on the wind, leaving 

the driver in the bag can be a good 

tactic. The two-tiered green will test your 

short iron accuracy. 


Your success on Hole 14 relies heavily 

on your opening shot. The trick is to get 

enough distance on the drive but avoid 

the first fairway bunker. Playing from the 

right-hand side of the fairway is best. 

When approaching the green, be wary of 

the two bunkers short right. Check pin 

position, as this is a two-tier green. 


One of the toughest holes of the second 

nine, from the tee the wide fairway 

invites you to drive long. However, 

two fairway bunkers are strategically 

positioned to catch the well-hit tee shot. 

Hugging the left-hand side of fairway is 

the best approach. 

For your second shot ‘club up,’ the 

green is deceptively long and provides a 

generously sized putting surface. 


With trees lining the right hand side of 

the fairway, your biggest danger is getting 

caught in a left-to-right wind, as OB is 

very close. Be sensible here and bail out 

left. This will give you an easier crack 

at the green, and ensures you have a 

straighter shot to avoid the large bunker. 


While this par 4 looks quite short, think 

carefully about your club selection. 

Leaving your ball on the right-hand side 

of the fairway is the ideal way in. 

When approaching the green play wisely! 

Flying your second shot all the way as 

a ‘low runner’ rarely gets home, and 

with bunkers peppered around the back 

anything too long will be punished. 


For your last tee shot of the day, be sure 

to check the breeze because the ball 

will be affected when above the tree 

line. Typical ‘Common’ green, small and 

well-protected with sand traps, so your 

shot needs to be on the flag. Finish with 

a gross or nett par here and you will walk 

off the course happy. 



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Membership 

Harpenden Common Golf 

Club boasts a membership 

of over six hundred 

golfers, with our Men’s, Ladies, 

Juniors, Mixed, and Senior subsections 

offering a full schedule of 

competitions, team fixtures, rollups, 

and events aimed at players of 

all standards from all walks of life. 

We compete in various local leagues 

at all levels, and run several friendly 

events alongside our extensive and 

varied social calendar. 

We welcome applications for membership 

in all categories either by invitation from 

existing members or even if you don’t 

know anyone at Harpenden Common, 

by contacting our General Manager Terry 

Crump on 01582 711320. 

In fact, we actively encourage nonmembers 

to play the course before 

joining, and if you do decide to join us the 

green fee paid will be deducted from your 

membership cost. 

We recognise the future of our great 

game is in the hands of our junior 

golfers, and as such offer vastly 

discounted membership rates to younger 

players in full-time education and those 

under the age of eighteen. 

We offer a variety of membership 

schemes to suit all lifestyles, and all our 

annual membership fees can be 

found on our website 

www.harpendencommongolfclub.co.uk. 

All costs of our memberships can be 

spread over 12 months with our Future 

Financials scheme. 

The Future Financials scheme enables 

you to pay your fees in monthly 

instalments, so it’s not only flexible and 

affordable, but it makes sense! 

So if you feel like membership at 

Harpenden Common is for you, please do 

not hesitate to contact us via telephone 

on 01582 711320 or by emailing our 

enquiry form to manager@hcgc.co.uk. 



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Benefits of Membership 

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We are qualified and fully insured with vast knowledge and experience to complete any job. 

Alongside an active schedule 

of competitions for Men, 

Ladies, Seniors and Juniors, 

and a varied social calendar, 

Harpenden Common members enjoy 

several perks: 

• Great Value Golf: one of the most 

competitively priced private members 

clubs in Hertfordshire 

• No booking* just turn up and play 

• CONGU Handicap: still recognised as 

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• Entry to club competitions 

• Entry to county competitions 

• Full use of our 18-hole course 

• Full use of the practice facilities 

• Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your 

golfing needs 

• PGA Professional offering expert advice 

• Friendly bar with long opening hours 

* Subject to club diary and competitions 

We offer a variety of membership 

schemes to suit all lifestyles. For more 

information please do not hesitate to 

call our General Manager Terry Crump on 

01582 711320, or email an enquiry form to 

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*Outside dining in our fabulous garden 

*Parties and events catered for in our 

conservatory 

Visitors & Green Fees 

*Great drinks range including local beers, 

guest ales, wine list, cocktails 

and extensive gin menu 

*Book online via our website 

*Five screens showing all major fixtures 

including Sky Sports and BT Sport 

Visitors are welcome to play 

at Harpenden Common 

every day, and can be sure 

of a warm environment to enjoy an 

exciting round of golf. You do not 

have to be a golfer to be able to spend 

a pleasurable time with us and make 

your day out one to remember. 

You will find the course provides an 

interesting challenge for golfers of all 

abilities, however, we do ask golfing 

guests to produce a current handicap 

certificate and observe the rules and 

regulations of the club in order to ensure 

good pace of play. If you are in any doubt 

please check with the Pro Shop or office 

at the time of making your booking. 

Green fees vary depending on the time of 

year and day of the week. Cheaper rates 

are available during the summer months 

after 3pm, and junior visitors are able to 

receive discounts. 

Prices for our green fees can be found 

on our website 

www.harpendencommongolfclub.co.uk, 

and while there please take a moment 

to read our rules on dress regulations to 

ensure your visit runs as smoothly 

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Golf Societies 

Complete Garden Redesign | Planting Plans and Planting Renovation 

We genuinely believe that 

we have one of the most 

enjoyable courses around 

for visiting golf societies. Every golf 

day is different, and we will tailor a 

package to suit you. 

Harpenden Common Golf Club has always 

welcomed visitors and societies, and 

many who experience what we have to 

offer return frequently and now have 

been visiting us for years! 

One reason societies keep returning to us 

is that the course is rarely closed for bad 

weather, and temporary greens are only 

used in exceptional conditions, so your 

planned day is less likely to be affected. 

Be sure to wrap your day up with a 

meal in our two-floor clubhouse, serving 

arguably the best golf course catering in 

the county, be it a full roast dinner or one 

of our famous steak pies. 

Any stray shots on the golf course will 

soon be forgotten! 

We cater for both Men’s and Ladies 

societies and are happy to accommodate 

different sized groups and requirements. 

Prices vary depending on the time of 

year, the size of your group and your 

catering requirements so please contact 

the Club Office on 01582 711320. 

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Members’ Golf 

Members of Harpenden 

Common Golf Club enjoy 

a full programme of golf 

throughout the year. 

There is always something to suit your 

handicap, age, and golfing desire at 

Harpenden Common and you will certainly 

never be short of playing opportunities. 

We have golf committees for Gentlemen, 

Ladies and Seniors that run an impressive 

array of competitions which are easy to 

take part in. These range from the purely 

fun and social events to the competitive 

club championship. 

Seniors 

The Seniors are the largest sub-section 

in the club and as such have their own 

committee which oversees the section to 

ensure that the bylaws are observed and 

compliance with club rules are adhered to. 

Membership is available to any male club 

member over the age of 55, and they can 

look forward to joining a very welcoming 

and fun section of the club with home 

and away matches, competitions, and 

medals held throughout the year. 

Currently, matches are played against 

thirteen other clubs, the format being 4 

ball better ball, followed by lunch. The 

fun competitions are Texas Scrambles, 

team stablefords, 3 clubs, and mixed 

events with the ladies section. 

On Fridays there is a formal roll-up, and on 

other days members meet for an informal 

roll-up, so there is always an opportunity to 

play with a wide selection of players. 

Gentlemen 

Our Men’s playing section offers a wide 

variety of opportunities for all levels. 

The Gentlemen have a full and varied 

calendar of competitions all through 

the year, with regular medal events, 

stablefords, 4BBB, bogey, and team 

events played annually. 

Results for most competitions are split 

into two divisions - Division 1 (0-12 

handicaps), Division 2 (13-28 handicaps), 

giving players at all levels the chance to 

be competitive and win their division. 

We also have a wide range of rollups 

and social groups with varying 

playing standards, so there is always an 

opportunity to find a game either during 

the week or at weekends. 

Our Scratch team currently play in 

Division 1 in the Herts Scratch League 

and our Tiger’s team (3-10 handicaps) 

play in the Herts Tigers League. 

While there is a keen focus on competitive 

golf, balance is always a good thing and 

we provide regular social golf where the 

only thing on offer is renewing friendships 

and perhaps a drink in the bar afterwards 

for the winner. 



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Lyndhurst Financial 

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Helping you make better 

financial decisions 

We have been serving our community for 25 years, providing financial advice to local residents 

from 18 to 80 years old and beyond. Whether it is your first mortgage or you are about to retire 

and spend more time on the golf course, our team are here to help you. 

Our wealth management and pension specialists are able to provide modern solutions 

to an age old problem, “will I run out of money?” 

Contact us for a free initial consultation 

Ladies 

The Ladies at Harpenden Common is a 

thriving section of the club that meet 

weekly. Our Ladies Section always 

welcomes new members and has a 

busy, vibrant social and playing calendar 

suitable for all levels of players. 

Our Ladies enjoy a full calendar of 

competitions throughout the year, 

including regular medals, stableford, 

4BBB, bogey and team events. 

The Ladies section also offers a wide 

range of social groups with varying 

playing standards, so there is always an 

opportunity to get a game either during 

the week or at weekends. 

Juniors 

In December 2003, Harpenden Common 

Golf Club was accredited with the 

Junior Golf Mark in recognition of the 

club’s exceptional performance and 

commitment to Junior Golf; the first club 

award of its kind in Hertfordshire. 

In September 2009, our commitments in 

youth golf were further rewarded with a 

Junior Golf Mark Sport England award, 

which continues to this day. 

Our Junior section has around 50 

members up to the age of 18 and 

has a reputation for producing some 

outstanding performers in Hertfordshire. 

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Members’ Golf Continued 

We are a locally based Building Contractor who has been established for over 26 years and we 

undertake general building maintenance to full building construction. We offer a comprehensive 

service and have access to all trades to deliver a first class service and hassle free result. 

We operate out of Harpenden and cater for the local area, we can also help with properties 

outside of the UK such as Spain, so if you have a project in mind and would like to discuss 

further please give us a call. 

Many of our young golfers have been at 

the club from eight to twelve years old 

and many continue their membership 

into adulthood. We feel their love of the 

game, and their achievements, reflect 

the excellent learning environment 

Harpenden Common offers. 

Alongside the professional guidance and 

support from our dedicated professional 

team, we as a club are committed to 

ensuring all young golfers are provided 

with the access to actively participate in 

the game. 

As a member of the Herts Golf Union, 

our Juniors take part in county matches, 

monthly club competitions, and annual 

county competitions. We also compete 

in the South West Herts League and the 

Ver Junior League, and hold a very wellsupported 

Open Day for both boys and 

girls to compete in each year. 

As a Club, we are very proud of all our 

Juniors and young adults who have 

taken full advantage of our extremely 

competitive junior membership fees as 

well as the county subsidised tuition fees. 

In addition, all junior committee members 

are CRB-checked as a matter of course 

and we have a Child Protection Officer to 

safeguard the interests of the Juniors. 

For more information about any of the 

Members’ Sections here at Harpenden 

Common, please telephone Dawn or 

Alison in the office on 01582 711320. 

Please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with a detailed quotation Free of charge. 

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Our practice facilities are exceptional 

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For those wishing to work on their short 

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The official opening of the new clubhouse 

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Former Ryder Cup player, broadcaster & 

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Hundreds of members attended the grand 

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The new clubhouse has been built on the 

same plot as the old clubhouse which 

ensures it retains the unique and dramatic 

position overlooking the 18th green. 

The Clubhouse Continued 

The two-floor layout includes floorto-ceiling 

glass windows on both 

levels which provide spectacular and 

uninterrupted views of the green. In 

addition, the first-floor balcony overlooks 

the entire 18th hole and the adjacent 

1st fairway, providing a great setting 

from which players and spectators can 

watch the unfolding final-hole drama 

of competitions and matches, or simply 

compliment friends or colleagues on 

their rounds. 

Customer service is paramount to 

everything we do at Harpenden Common, 

and we pride ourselves on ensuring our 

accommodating staff make your visit to 

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Whatever the occasion, the 

clubhouse at Harpenden 

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dramatic position overlooking 

the entire 18th hole, providing 

spectacular and uninterrupted views 

of the green, makes it a unique 

setting to host any event, including 

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We pride ourselves on our friendly 

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helicopter on the 18th fairway, if you 

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Our selection of menus and current 

prices are available through the office on 

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committee approval and the club diary. 

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Stretching almost two miles 

from the centre of Harpenden, 

Harpenden Common is a 

place of outstanding natural beauty 

and has been a Green Flag Award 

winning site since 2007. 

For hundreds of years The Common 

has provided both residents and visitors 

alike with unsurpassable scenery and 

recreational resources. The Common is 

home to numerous types of wildlife and 

regional plants, and is recognised as a 

county wildlife and protected species site. 

Over the decades Harpenden Common 

has had varied uses including grazing 

for livestock, horseracing, hunting, 

ice skating, athletics, football, cricket, 

circuses, fairs, and of course, golf! 

To this day, events such as fairs, circuses, 

classic car meetings, and art exhibitions 

are still held on the Common each year. 

Alongside the Harpenden Common 

golf course, the Common is home to a 

football club and two cricket clubs. 

Residents and visitors can also enjoy a 

picnic area, Southdown Ponds, a nature 

trail, the Brickle Dells, and the Hayfield 

with numerous wildflowers and grasses. 

So before or after your round, why not 

take advantage of The Common’s natural 

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How To Find & Contact Us 

Harpenden Common Golf Club 

is located on the Common 

just south of Harpenden 

town centre and within easy reach of 

both the M1 and M25. 

We are approximately 10 minutes’ 

drive from junction 9 on the M1 and 20 

minutes from junction 21a on the M25. 

For satellite navigation purposes, our 

postcode is AL5 1BL. 

Driving 

From Central London – Join the A41 

taking this until North Circular Road, and 

joining the M1. Follow the M1 to Junction 

9, and taking the A5 exit to Dunstable/ 

A5183/Redbourn. At the following 

roundabout take the third exit to the A5, 

and follow this down Dunstable Road. 

Follow Dunstable Road, as it turns into 

the A5183 and Redbourn Road, until you 

reach the roundabout on St Albans Road. 

Here take the third exit, continuing down 

St Albans Road before turning left onto 

Cravells Road. Harpenden Common Golf 

Club is the first right-hand exit. 

Public Transport 

Train – The nearest railway station is 

Harpenden, which is less than a mile 

away and approximately twenty minutes’ 

walk. Trains depart from Harpenden with 

an estimated journey time to London 

Blackfriars of 38 minutes. 

Harpenden Common Golf Club 

Cravells Road, East Common 

Harpenden, Herts, AL5 1BL 

Telephone: 01582 711320 

Email: admin@hcgc.co.uk 

www.harpendencommongolfclub.co.uk 

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