WGC NEWS 04-18

SPRING ISSUE
APRIL 2018
THE WOBURN GOLF NEWS
Victory for Ian Poulter in
Houston Open secures
final place in The Masters
Ian was a late entry to the Houston Open knowing that victory was his
only route to playing in The Masters having narrowly missing out through
his World Rankings position and a mix-up during the WGC-Dell
Technologies Match Play the previous week. He was advised that he had
done enough to qualify for The Masters only to be told ahead of
his quarter-final match this was not the case and that he needed to win
his match. He was 51st in the World Rankings, with only the top 50
players receiving an invitation to Augusta National. Mast
Following a poor first
round in Houston with a
one over par 73 he was
in 123rd position and
his chances of playing in
The Masters looked slim.
However, he recovered to
record a flawless eight-under
64 on Friday and made seven
birdies on Saturday to share the
lead with Beau Hossler going in to
the final round. Having held a four
shot lead midway, Ian found himself
trailing by one after Hossler recorded
four successive birdies from the 12th.
On the final green Ian sank a 20 foot
birdie putt to force a playoff and the
chance to play in The Masters. Hossler
found bunkers with his first two shots
when replaying the 18th, handing the
initiative to Ian, who kept his nerve
to secure victory with a steady par
and sealed his first title since the
2012 WGC-HSBC Champions.
Ian is now 29th in the Official
World Rankings and he
has also catapulted up
the points table for
the Ryder Cup!
Woburn Member
turns professional
See page 4 for the full story
Charley Hull finishes
two off the lead in the
ANA Inspiration
Congratulations to Charley on a great performance in the first
Women’s major of the year, The ANA Inspiration in which she
was runner up in 2016. Charley narrowly missed an eagle putt on
the last but finished on -13 and in a tie for 6th place. Charley is
currently ranked 25th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf
Rankings. The winner of the ANA Inspiration was Pernilla
Lindberg whose fiancé, Daniel Taylor, caddied for her. Daniel was
a member of Woburn prior to moving to the United States.

Welcome to the Spring 2018
edition of Woburn Golf News
Jason O’Malley, Managing Director
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Club
newsletter. All we need now is for Spring to
finally arrive!
Whilst the winter has been a challenging one
in terms of weather, a great deal has been
achieved at the Club by the team and members
alike. Huge congratulations to John Kemp on
attaining qualification and full membership to
the renamed Staysure Tour. We wish John well
for the season ahead and look forward to
seeing him compete at Woburn when we once
again stage the Travis Perkins Masters at the end of August.
As well as golf course projects, improvements and renovations in the
form of pathways, drainage installations and bunker reshaping, we have
been busy undertaking training and development plans and more recently,
recruiting some new faces to the Club for the season ahead. I trust you
will give them all a warm welcome to Woburn.
The winter has allowed time to reflect on the coaching team at Woburn
and I was delighted to announce that Dan Grieve has been appointed
Head Professional. Following this appointment, Jordan Bazzone has
achieved the role of Golf Professional and will join Dan and Jamie
Donaldson as a full-time golf instructor, based at Woburn.
I would like to pass my personal thanks and those of my team, to
Mr Mark Randell. During his time on the Committee, Mark was a
fantastic support to the team at the Club and contributed greatly to the
Social, Handicap and Competitions Committees.
The significance of the sub-committees (Social, Handicap and
Competitions) becomes more and more apparent with each passing year.
The interaction between management and membership at these meetings
is fundamental to the running of the Club and to ensuring that we continue
to provide a varied and appropriate social and competitions calendar.
I would like to welcome Mr Gary Johnstone as the new Vice Captain
and I am pleased that we have been able to co-opt Mr Craig Watson onto
the Club Committee with immediate effect, therefore ensuring that this
support and interaction continues.
Finally, I do hope that some good weather comes our way and that the
season ahead is a successful one, both on and off the golf course. Enjoy!
Travis Perkins Masters
Duke’s Course : 31st August to 2nd September 2018
Official hospitality for the Travis Perkins
Masters includes:
•Official VIP admission ticket to
the course and clubhouse
•Private tables for groups of up to 12
•Dedicated clubhouse staff to ensure
your day runs smoothly
•Morning coffee and breakfast
•Two course lunch with ½ bottle
of wine per person
•Cash bar
•Official programme and daily drawsheet
•Allocated parking
Friday, 31st August (Round 1)
£67.50 per person
Saturday, 1st September (Round 2)
£57.50 per person
Sunday, 2nd September (Round 3)
£67.50 per person
2017 Travis Perkins Masters
winner, Philip Golding
For further information or to book please contact:
Simon Millen, Hospitality Sales
Tel: 01908 626881 email: simon.millen@woburn.co.uk
All the above prices are per person and include VAT. There will be a 15% discount
on the packages for Woburn Golf Club members paying with their Woburn Card.
A 25% non-refundable deposit will be required to secure your table.
We were very sad that one of our Founder
Members, Harold Leake, passed away on
22nd February. Harold joined the Club in
1976 and he and his wife Dorothy were
Captain and Lady Captain together in 1984.
During their year in office they introduced
a Mixed Fourball Competition, The Leake
Trophy, which has been played for annually
ever since and which they have continued
to support, not only by providing all the
prizes but also by their attendance. Harold
will be missed by his many friends at
Woburn.
Gary Johnstone
Vice Captain
Craig Watson
New Committee Member
Committee changes
At the end of January we advised members that we had accepted the
resignation of Mr Mark Randell both as Vice Captain and from the Committee.
Mark made an important contribution to the work of the Committee and the
Club is grateful for his hard work and dedication.
We are pleased to advise members that Mr Gary Johnstone has subsequently
accepted the position of Vice Captain and in accordance with Rule25a, Mr Craig
Watson has been co-opted on to the Committee to fill the remaining vacancy.
CONTENTS
Welcome from Jason O’Malley ..................................................2
Travis Perkins Masters ................................................................ 2
Committee changes ..................................................................... 2
Captain ................................................................................................... 3
Lady Captain ...................................................................................... 3
Captain and Lady Captain Drive-In .................................... 4
Woburn Member, John Kemp, turns professional .. 4
Lady Captain’s Dinner ................................................................ 5
2
Scratch Team Captain ................................................................. 5
Seniors Captain .................................................................................. 6
Junior Captain ................................................................................... 6
Courses Update .............................................................................. 7
Woburn and the Environment ............................................. 7
Membership ....................................................................................... 8
Professional Shop ........................................................................... 9
Golf’s scarriest greens ................................................................. 10
Why can’t I do it on the course? ........................................... 10
5 ‘Quick Wins’ to Lower Scores ....................................... 11
Recipe .................................................................................................... 12
Clubhouse .......................................................................................... 13
Membership Benefits ........................................................ 14-16
Diary ....................................................................................................... 16

CLUB CAPTAIN - MARK COLLENDER
My year as Captain started with two fantastic
social events, the Theme night and the
Christmas Carol Dinner. Both were highly
successful and my thanks to James and the
social committee for the superb organisation
of these events. The Captain’s Dinner was
equally successful. Tony Rae and the team as
ever didn’t disappoint with the meal, with
the beef Wellington being my personal
highlight. I had several compliments
regarding the whole night so thank you all
for your support.
Congratulations to Charlie O’Brien, Nathan Shelton, Fiona Llewellyn,
Sheila Sinfield and Jim Moffatt for winning the Alex Hay Texas Scramble,
as usual everyone enjoyed the day and it’s a great example of what golf
should be about.
I was relieved to get the Captain’s Drive-in out of the way, despite my
prayers for snow it went ahead, I had two thoughts in my head, make
contact and get it past Cliff’s attempt last year. Luckily I made contact and
nobody was more surprised than me when it sailed down the middle of
the fairway and passed Cliff’s attempt by around 150 Yards!
The Challenge matches are now in ‘full swing’. Many thanks go to those
who have challenged us and those who are intending to challenge us this
year. All the money goes to great charities. Please make sure you make
every effort to attend the Challenge match dinner, which is on 26th
October this year. You may notice the charity box on reception for Keech
Children’s Hospice, please feel free to put any loose change you may have
into the box as a famous retailer says, ‘every little helps.’
The England v Celts match was another great day and very well
supported, my thanks to Bob Fairful for his continued support, England
won by a narrow margin and as always Bob and his team were gracious
in defeat!
The selection for Club matches has now taken place and by now you
should have heard which matches you have been selected for. I would ask
you all to ensure having been selected you play and are also available for
the social side before and after the match.
Social functions continue to be well attended, however we would
welcome your thoughts and ideas for future events. A full review of the
social calendar is underway and we would value your input. It’s important
that we hold social events that appeal to as many of you as possible and
any input you have would be most welcome.
Well done and thanks go to John Clarke and all his team for all that they
do year after year. Despite some awful weather this winter and spring, the
courses are in fantastic condition, John’s ethos is for us as members to be
able to play golf all year round. It’s his proactive actions that enable this
so please be patient when any work is being undertaken, we all benefit in
the end.
The email invite has gone out for the Kevin Byram Swindle day so please
enter your teams as soon as possible for this great day.
It would be remiss of me not to take this opportunity to thank
Mark Randell for all his hard work over the past three years on the
committee. He has not only made an important contribution to the Club
but on a personal basis he has been very supportive to me.
I am pleased to announce that Gary Johnstone has accepted to be my
Vice Captain, Gary has been a member of the Club for many years and I
have no doubt he will make a great Captain. He is married to Sarah and
they have two children. He will now join me in the Captain/Vice Captain
challenges, which we are both looking forward to.
I would also like to welcome Craig Watson to the committee, Craig
joined the Club five years ago along with his wife Michelle and since then
they have both embraced the playing and social aspect of the Club. Craig
and Michelle have one daughter who lives in Australia. Craig works for
Savills as the Chief Financial Officer.
Finally, may I thank those of you who have emailed or spoken to me
directly so far this year, with comments and suggestions. Your thoughts
and ideas are greatly appreciated and I would like to remind you that the
Club committee is there to represent you all, so please continue to do so.
Best wishes for the golfing season.
LADY CAPTAIN - RITA WHITMORE
What an appropriate start to the social events
this year! I organised Swiss weather for a
snowy Christmas lunch and about half of the
Ladies were brave enough to master the
slippery journey to the Club. The enormous
snowman was a fantastic surprise and surely
will make it into Woburn’s record books,
needless to say the golf planned in the
morning was cancelled!
The Monday winter roll up competitions
seem to be enjoyed by many and we will try
to play a few more next winter. The beauty of these social competitions is
playing with different partners and the flexibility of how many holes we play,
depending on the weather.
The ladies working on their crafty gifts
...and the end results
The Ladies Coffee Morning on Monday 12th February was very relaxed
and it was great to see the Ladies in a completely different environment,
some more confident with the crafts theme than others. It is lovely to
hear that some of you tried new crafty techniques at home since. I heard
that many husbands were impressed by their lovingly handmade Valentines
cards! Keep it up girls! I hope you enjoyed making all of your little
masterpieces and at the same time we raised £160 for Willen Hospice.
I cannot remember using so many handwarmers during one winter but
we all love to see the bright sun so often and we are not really missing the
drizzly damp weather. Mark and I have already played about ten mixed
challenge matches. So far I only supplied hot mulled wine topped up with an
extra special secret ingredient, which unfortunately doesn’t work
consistently to our advantage. I really enjoy the Captain’s relaxed way of
playing the Foursome matches with me, he is hiding the stress I put him
under very well. Especially this year, I am glad we have only just started to
play the Ladies/Vice challenges and we start the Pro challenges in April, I
hope you agree that we Ladies prefer these social games on a warm and
sunny day. I am really looking forward to all the matches and I know my
partners are too. It would be great if you could put Friday, 26th October into
your diaries for the Challenge matches dinner.
Now I wish everybody many enjoyable rounds of golf during what will
hopefully be a beautiful summer.
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Woburn Member, John Kemp, turns professional
and secures his card to play on the Staysure Tour
Having played amateur golf at a very high level for a
number of years Woburn member, John Kemp decided to
have a go at qualifying to play on the Staysure Tour,
formerly known as the European Seniors Tour.
At the end of January, having led 1st Stage Qualifying out
of a field of 160 players he went on to compete in Final
Stage Qualifying in which only the Top 5 players qualify to
compete on the Staysure Tour. John played under
immense pressure in the knowledge of what was at stake
and finished 4 shots behind in 2nd place on -3. He has
subsequently turned Professional and competed for the
first time as a professional when he played in the Sharjah
Senior Golf Masters in the United Emirates in early March.
There will be plenty of home support for John when he
competes in the Travis Perkins Masters on the Duke’s
course from Friday 31st August to Sunday 2nd September.
We wish John the very best of luck as he embarks on
his new career in golf and look forward to following
his success.
CAPTAIN AND LADY CAPTAIN ‘DRIVE IN’
Club Captain, Mark Collender drives off watched by a gallery
The Lady Captain, Rita Whitmore determined not to be out driven
On conclusion of the mornings play in the Alex Hay Texas Scramble everyone went out to watch the new Captain, Mark Collender and Lady Captain,
Rita Whitmore ‘Drive In’ from the 1st tee on the Duchess course using an old hickory club and an old Dunlop 65 golf ball. Rita and Mark both hit fantastic shots
before retreating to the clubhouse for a two course lunch and the prizegiving for the Alex Hay Texas Scramble. It was a great day and as always a wonderful
way to get the Club into a festive mood for December.
Alex Hay Texas Scramble
On Sunday 3rd December, 135 members played the Duke’s and Duchess
courses in the Alex Hay Texas Scramble, which is a bogey competition played
off scratch against the Par of the course. This event was first played for in 1980
and as always, there was a draw for teams making it a very social occasion and
an ideal opportunity for members to meet and play with others who otherwise
they might not have met. The winning team led by Charlie O'Brien as Team
Captain, included Nathan Shelton, Fiona Llewellyn, Sheila Sinfield and Jim
Moffatt on the Duke’s course with a fantastic score of +13 up on the course.
From left: Charlie O’Brien with David Hay who presented the trophy,
Nathan Shelton, Fiona Llewellyn, Sheila Sinfield and Jim Moffatt
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Lady Captain’s Dinner
Rita Whitmore’s, Lady Captain’s Dinner on the 16th March was full of Swiss themed surprises. The food, cleverly created by the talented Woburn chefs
included a traditional Swiss chicken dish with potato rösti and the dessert was of course chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!
The Lady Captain, who was joined by her family, gave a very eloquent and amusing speech and then Frances Jones, an Alphorn player kicked off the evening’s
entertainment and was joined, as a surprise to the audience, by the Classical Duo, Hayley Moss and Benjamin Lake.
The Lady Captain Rita Whitmore
All the tables were set with a Swiss theme
The Lady Captain’s husband, Howard and
daughter Nicole
Alphorn player
Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate
SCRATCH TEAM CAPTAIN - CHRIS SWEETNAM
The scratch team has enjoyed playing in the trial Winter Scratch Knockout, where teams from across the leagues play in a
straight knockout style fourball better ball competition. We reached the semi-final where we played at Castle Royle and
narrowly lost. The consensus from the squad was that they enjoyed playing and having competitive fixtures across the
winter so we will hopefully be entering again next year.
The first scratch fixture of the year is the Junior Pairs Challenge competition on the 7th of April where we will be teeing it
up alongside some of our up and coming junior members.
Our first league match is away at Ellesborough on Sunday 15th April and then two weeks later we head to Walton Heath
for the weekend, when we will be playing both courses. We are all very much looking forward to this fixture and to
representing Woburn at one of the other top courses in the country.
The key scratch fixtures are listed below:
April
Saturday 7th : Junior Pairs Challenge
Sunday 15th : Scratch League v Ellesborough (A) 12.00
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th : Scratch Match v Walton Heath (A)
May
Sunday 13th : Scratch League v Ellesborough (H) 13.00
Sunday 20th : Blue Tee Stableford Handicap Competition
Sunday 27th : Scratch League v Berkhamsted (H) 11.00
June
Sunday 3rd : Men’s Club Championship for The Tavistock and Green Trophies
Saturday 9th : Scratch League v Berkhamsted (A) 12.00
Saturday 23rd : Scratch League v Castle Royle (A) 13.00
July
Sunday 1st : Scratch League v Stoke Park (H) 12.00
Sunday 22nd : Scratch League v Castle Royle (H) 13.00
August
Sunday 5th : Scratch League v Sandy Lodge (H) 12.00
Sunday 12th : Blue Tee Stableford Handicap Competition
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th : Scratch Match v Royal Liverpool (H)
September
Sunday 2nd : Scratch League v Stoke Park (A) 09.00
October
Saturday 20th : Triangular Match at Ashridge
Saturday 27th : Scratch League v Sandy Lodge (A) 11.00
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SENIORS CAPTAIN - DAVID FORRESTER
It was not the best winter weather-wise.
It must be very difficult to manage the fine line
between presenting playable courses and
protecting them when the weather is
inclement - congratulations and thanks to John
Clarke and his team for their sterling efforts in
assuring that we continue to play on the finest
courses despite what the elements throw
at us.
All the Match Preferences for 2018 have
been received, organised and distributed to
the players. We had an excellent take up again this year and we look forward
to, what are, some of the best days in our calendar.
We had a wonderful evening at the Seniors’ Invitational Dinner with
an excellent turnout. I would, particularly, like to thank
Robin Souter for his presentation highlighting the fantastic
work being done by this year’s charity, Medical Detection
Dogs.
The feedback I received was 100% positive and on behalf
of all the attendees I would like to thank James, Tony and
Katherine, who along with their teams, presented us with
such a beautiful dinner.
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the new
Murthy Pickering honours board by the founders of the
competition, Sam Murthy and John Pickering. They were
both genuinely surprised and, as you can see in the
photograph, extremely pleased to see the event recognised
in such a prestigious way.
Also congratulations to Jim Speirs who was awarded the
Top Dog prize for the best aggregate score across the
three courses during 2017.
Looking ahead, the online sign up for the Juniors v Seniors match (April
9th) is now open. This is a both a fun and worthwhile event where the
seniors can witness just how talented some of our youngsters are whilst
still putting up a good fight ourselves.
The Senior Charity Day is on April 12th and this year we will repeat the
successful format of a team competition. The sign up is on the board so
please do be sure to get your name down. As Senior Captain I am down on
bended knee asking for any donations of prizes for the auction and raffle to
be handed in to reception.
Also, please do sign up for the Senior Captain/Vice Captain challenge.
These challenges raise a significant portion of the year’s income for
the charity so we really do need as many “good thrashings” as you can
hand out.
Unveiling of the honours board for the Murthy Pickering Cup
by Sam Murthy and John Pickering
JUNIOR CAPTAIN - RUBIN DAS
As Junior Captain of Woburn, I would like to start by welcoming all the new junior members who have recently joined us.
I am Rubin Das and I will be playing in most, if not all, events this year so I am sure you will get to know me.
The 2018 season officially started with two events held during the February half term.
The first event was a match against the Bucks County girls, which was well attended and despite the weather, the two teams
seemed to enjoy a competitive game. I went out first with the Junior Vice-Captain, Jack Coleman, and we tried our best to
play against scratch golfers. All of the games throughout the round appeared to be fairly close but in the end, the County Girls
managed to win with a 3 - 1 victory. Everybody afterwards enjoyed a meal in the clubhouse followed by a speech and
congratulations to the girls.
The second event that occurred during the half term was our first coaching day of the year, which was very well attended
with 14 juniors participating in the coaching. Dan and Jordan did a fantastic job at setting up the first session and got round to
all of the juniors with some good one to one time. I was pleased to see some new juniors joining the coaching and playing in
the competition. We had 14 juniors playing on the Marquess and a further three playing on the Duchess course to mark their first cards.
From only the first two events of the year, I have seen the incredible ability that the Woburn Junior section has and I look forward to meeting all of the
new junior members during the Easter Holidays.
Woburn Junior Team and the BCLGA Girls Team
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UPDATE ON THE COURSES
Self set pine trees growing in the woodland margins on the Duchess course
The end to 2017 and the beginning of March proved to be particularly
challenging from a weather standpoint with a mix of snow, ground frost and
heavy rain. Our elevation above sea level, vast areas of shade and short day
lengths means it always takes longer to thaw at the Club than in the majority
of local villages.
The greens staff work hard to get the courses playable again as soon as
possible during these periods and I’m pleased to say the vast majority of the
membership understand and are very supportive.
Throughout the winter the greens staff have been busy with on course
project work such as pathway renovations, bunker reconstructions, woodland
management and drainage works. Aeration to greens and tees has continued
to remove organic matter, Weidenmann work to relieve compaction on all
fairways, rough and walkways and the Air2G2 has been hard at work on
the Duchess course as part of a plan to increase percolation of the greens
profiles.
The planned winter closures have again been hugely productive, with both
physical improvements across all three courses and agronomic strides being
made. These closures and our summer aerification are the cornerstones of
our year round course playability and the support of the membership across
these periods is always much appreciated.
I am pleased to report the Duchess forestry harvesting work last year is
already bearing fruit, the photographs show self set pine trees in the margins
between holes already establishing to become the next generation of trees to
define our course. The goal for the work last year was to conserve the
integrity of the course for future generations and with careful management
and protection, these new specimens will be the foundation
for this plan.
With daylight hours on the increase again, we now start
the long march through spring. We have our fingers
crossed for a good start to the year growth-wise and
we wish all our members and guests a successful 2018
season.
As always please do not hesitate to contact me on site
with any questions you may have.
John Clarke
Courses Manager
WOBURN GOLF CLUB AND THE ENVIRONMENT
GEO Update
The past couple of month’s have seen all areas of the business
within Woburn Enterprises change their waste contractors.
We have all been encouraged to minimise our waste and improve
recycling methods.
Each golf course has a Course Attendant whose responsibilities
include managing the litter disposed in bins across their course.
All litter is sorted into plastics, paper, cans and general waste and it is then
disposed into the designated bins. We continue to minimise the amount of
waste we produce and many of our suppliers have reduced packaging which
is assisting our disposed material.
Monolith
With the recent storms encountered
over the past 3 months, a small
number of our trees across the three
courses have been damaged. Rather
than removing them by felling as
in previous years, we have been
removing any remaining upper
branches so the trees have less weight
to support, and can remain standing
for as long as possible, not causing a
safety concern. This process is also
used to manage any trees that have
died; the standing remains are known
as Monolith trees.
A Monolith can provide a wonderful
habitat for wildlife - it is almost like a
tower block for insects, birds and
bats, and it is an important growing
place for many kinds of fungi and
lichen. A Monolith tree can provide a
different environment to fallen trunks
and deadwood piles, which are
managed across our woodlands by the
green keeping team.
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MEMBERSHIP
MEMBERS GUEST GREEN FEES 2018
The members guest green fees are as detailed below. A member is allowed
to introduce a maximum of three guests at any one time with the exception
of weekend mornings, where a member can only bring one guest before
10.30am. The same individual can be signed in as a guest to play Woburn's
courses up to a maximum of six times within a calendar year.
From 1st April 2018
One round only playing Duke’s, Duchess or Marquess Course
£60 per guest (Weekdays) : £70 per guest (Weekends)
Two rounds playing a choice of two of the three courses
£90 per guest (Weekdays) : £100 per guest (Weekends)
During certain periods of the golfing season stated below,
reduced members guest green fees will be available.
1st April - 31st October 2018 (after 2pm)
One round only playing Duke’s, Duchess or Marquess Course
£40 per guest (Weekdays) : £50 per guest (Weekends)
ANNUAL HANDICAP REVIEW
The Annual Handicap review took place on Thursday 12th January 2018
in which the committee debated any requests made to them for a
handicap adjustment as well as those that were highlighted from their
playing performances in Intelligent Golf.
Go to www.woburngolf.co.uk/members for a full list of members that
have received handicap adjustments.
MEN’S INVITATION DAY
Wednesday 23rd May : Shotgun Start on Duke’s Course at 10am prompt
Entry Fee £90.00 per pair
To include 18 holes of golf, a three course carvery luncheon and prize presentation.
Welcome to our New Members
We would like to take this opportunity of welcoming new members who have
joined Woburn Golf Club this year and thank those members who have kindly
introduced them and supported their applications for membership. We are still
operating a waiting list following the intake of these new members.
Full Members:
Nathan Abbey (returning cards), William Baldry (14),
David Bates (returning cards), Michael Benjamin (returning cards),
Ian Carlisle (11), Cameron Cook (12),
Kevin Dawson (returning cards), Robert Dickinson (13),
Hannah Ingram-Moore (returning cards), Sebastian Lovell (scratch),
Susan Moore (30), Phydos Neophytou (14),
Liam Parker (returning cards), Richard Patterson (16),
Simon Phelan (returning cards), Neal Rushton-King (5),
Alan Small (18), Andy Squires (returning cards), Benedict Sunderland (6),
Alan Turner (15), Giles Witheat (returning cards)
Junior Members:
Harry Barnes (returning cards), Oliver Comery (returning cards),
Jack Dunne (23), Will Glenister (6), Matthew Green (3),
Ronnie Green (returning cards), Rachel Hubbard (36),
Georgia Ingram-Moore (returning cards), Jonathan McKnight (20),
Will Murray (10), Joseph Norford (returning cards), Jody Parfitt (21),
Roisin Scanlon (18), Thomas Scott (16), Henry Sheasby (11),
George Skinner (6), George Smith (28), George Thomas (returning cards)
Corporate Members:
Aden Contracting Ltd, Anotronic Limited, Criticall Limited,
ECL Civil Engineering, Energy Maintenance Technologies Ltd,
PHS Bathrooms, PRS Guitars International Ltd, Redfield Construction Ltd,
Routeco Limited, Tavistock Investments PLC,
Velux Company Ltd, Vindis Group
READY GOLF
As you may be aware in 2017, we made the decision to adopt the concept of
Ready Golf in a selection of our competitions. Ready Golf is an initiative that the
R&A introduced following a survey across the world on all things Pace of Play.
The concept indicates that players should play when they are ready to do so,
rather than adhering strictly to the “farthest from the hole plays first”
stipulation in the Rules of Golf.
Following a number of trials across each of the three courses, in both medal
and Stableford competitions we have seen some very positive results.
We saved an average of twenty minutes per round in comparison to the same
competitions in 2016, subsequently we have adopted Ready Golf as a standard
practice across all sections at the Club, in both competitions, general play as
well as all non-members that visit Woburn.
Please speak with our Outside Services Team who will be pleased to offer
their advice in order to implement Ready Golf into your own groups. If you
continue to embrace Ready Golf as a Membership then you will add to the
enjoyment of your own game as well as others.
READY GOLF GUIDELINES AND TIPS:
Hitting a shot when safe to do so if a player farther away faces
a challenging shot and is taking time to assess their options
•
Shorter hitters playing first from the tee or
fairway if longer hitters have to wait
•
Hitting a tee shot if the person with the
honour is delayed in being ready to play
•
Hitting a shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball
•
Putting out unless you are standing on someone's line
•
Hitting a shot if a person who has just played from a
greenside bunker is still farthest from the hole but is
delayed due to raking the bunker
•
Marking scores upon immediate arrival at the next tee,
except that the first player to tee off marks their card
immediately after teeing off
DOGS
Woburn has been and remains a dog friendly Club. However, we would
like to remind all members that our competition rules are clear and
members are not permitted to take their dogs on the course when
playing in Club competitions.
We would like to remind members to ensure they clean up after their
dogs, and keep them under control at all times.
With the exception of the walkway through from the main
entrance to the locker rooms, members are
reminded not to bring
their dogs into
the clubhouse.
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS
The Summer knockout competitions are well
underway and the first rounds are now being played.
We would like to make members aware of
the knockout rules on the website and more
importantly, that all golfers must have active
handicaps by the time their first round is played.
David Tilbury
Golf Operations
Manager
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PROFESSIONAL SHOP
Demo Weekend
Our annual Demo Weekend takes place on Friday, 18th May and Saturday,
19th May, giving you the opportunity to get fitted by the brands themselves.
We will have all six of our manufacturers here over the two days as shown
below and bookings will open mid-April.
Callaway / Cobra / Taylormade / Titleist
Friday and Saturday
Ping / Mizuno
Friday only
Titleist putter and wedge fitting
Friday only
Woburn Golf Club Professionals
Friday and Saturday
Hardware and Fitting
If you are unable to attend our Demo Weekend, why not come and visit the Performance
Centre and find out how the latest technology in golf clubs can change your game and save
you vital shots. With the latest GCQuad software and fitting equipment from Callaway,
Mizuno, Ping, Taylormade, Titleist and Cobra. There isn’t a better place to test the latest
hardware. With the individual training we have personally received this winter from each
manufacturer, this enables us to offer a highly skilled and personal experience.
New clothing for Spring / Summer 2018
We are pleased to announce that we have two new clothing
ranges in the Golf Shop for this year, J. Lindeberg and Adidas.
All Spring and Summer ranges are now available in the shop
including a junior range from Under Armour and ladies ranges
from Rohnisch, Daily Sports and Abacus.
Taylormade M3/M4 v Callaway Rogue Driver
by Adam Ledger
Twist Face presents a new face curvature with a corrective
face angle on off-centre hits, designed to reduce side spin and
deliver straighter shots. By providing more loft in the
high-toe and less loft in the low-heel, this produces more
consistent side spin in the areas where golfers commonly
mis-hit.
Callaway have improved their Jailbreak technology with
new hour-glass shaped titanium bars that are now 25%
lighter which helps stiffen the crown and sole. This allows the
face to take on more impact-load to promote faster ball
speeds.
The Callaway Rogue Driver is also available in a Draw
version and a sub zero for players who spin the ball too much.
As with the M3 and M4 it comes with accompanying
Fairways, Hybrids and Irons to enable you to get same feel
and consistency throughout the whole bag.
For the testing I used my usual specification of 10.5 stiff and
hit 5 drives with each club and in comparison the Taylormade
M3 driver was marginally longer than the M4 and Rogue, but it was nowhere
near as forgiving and I tended to spray it left and right. I sometimes strike a lot
of my shots out of the toe and the usual shot shape that follows is a low hook,
however with the M4 driver I had a much higher flight with hardly any
curvature, which was very surprising. It’s fair to say that the twist face does
make a difference. In terms of look at address I much prefer the Taylormade
drivers but in terms of feel off the face I preferred the Rogue. All things
considered I would put either of the M4 or Rogue drivers in the bag
tomorrow and maybe with an adjustment to the positioning of the weights
the M3 would probably sneak in there too.
For more details or to book a custom fitting session contact the shop on
01908 626600.
New Appointments within the Coaching Team
Dan Grieve
PGA Head Professional
Jordan Bazzone
PGA Golf Professional
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Grieve as Head
Professional of Woburn Golf Club.
Dan turned professional in 2000 and came to Woburn as an Assistant
Professional in April 2006. During his time at the Club he has proved himself
as an excellent coach and in 2016 was recognised as an Advanced Professional
by the PGA. He has been the Bedford School Coach since 2007 and BB&O
County Coach since 2015 and two of his female pupils became number one
on the Ladies European Tour in 2014 and 2017.
Apart from teaching a large number of Woburn members Dan has also
organised a number of very successful golf holidays around the world. These
trips have been enjoyed by in excess of a 100 Woburn members and include
several trips to The Masters.
We are also pleased to confirm that Jordan Bazzone has been appointed to
the position of PGA Golf Professional at Woburn Golf Club. Jordan took up his
new role as a full time golf instructor based at the Club in early March.
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Secrets of golf’s scariest greens
by Jamie Donaldson
AimPoint
Augusta’s greens explained
Every Masters, we watch in morbid fascination as the world’s best golfers
suffer three and four-putts that make them look like rank beginners. Augusta
National is famous for having the slickest greens on the planet and incredible
undulations that produce wicked breaks. But none of us really knows how
difficult Augusta’s greens are - until now!
Jamie Donaldson (Woburn Coaching professional) represents AimPoint, who
map greens and use complex mathematics to predict accurate reads on any
putting surface to help golfers make the correct read every time, can reveal
how fast the Masters greens play in comparison to typical Woburn greens and
how much break there really is. Some of the findings have been incredible.
For example, the force needed to send a putt 20 feet across an Augusta green
would send the ball a mere 11foot 3 inches on a typical Woburn green - you
would start the ball with 30% less speed for a putt at The Masters. A 20 foot
putt downhill and across a slope that would break 27 inches on a typical UK
green would break 68 inches at Augusta. That’s five-and-a-half feet of break
in 20 feet.
Players have to quickly recalibrate their aim and speed control for The
Masters, as putts behave unlike anywhere else on tour. The faster speeds also
exaggerate any errors they make in reads, causing a higher number of three
putts than any other tournament.”
The ball will not come to rest at Augusta unless the slope amount is less than
approximately 5%. This means approach shots will roll downhill until they find
a 5% slope or flatter. To give you a comparison, a typical UK course slope
needs to be almost twice as steep - 9% - before the ball starts to roll, we have
a 9% slope on the Marquess putting green. So at Augusta, approach shots
need to be struck with extra precision to ensure the ball isn’t close to the hole
one minute and 40 feet away the next.
AimPoint founder Mark Sweeney has played Augusta. “It taught me how
important positioning was, whether off the tee or on the green. Poor
approaches are punished by big slopes that repel the ball away from the hole
if your shot is more than 15 feet away. On the par-3 6th, any shot not within
20 feet of the top right pin will roll about 40 feet back down to the front of the
green. The same goes for the 16th except you’ll have to hit your shot within
15 feet to keep it on the top tier and being above the hole on some greens is
Something I hear all the time and there are many possible reasons for this
failure to transfer:
• On the Course, you get ONE opportunity
• You get a consistent lie on the range
• You have a different mind-set on the range
• Unable to handle the pressure of having a shot that
truly matters (i.e. on the course)
• Failing to create enough pressure in practice
by not measuring
• What is more often the case: You do not actually hit
the ball any better in practice, you just think you do
• You still hit poor shots on the range but you are able to
ignore them, as there is no real outcome
• You kid yourself on the range that it was a good shot
when 5 yards left of target on the course could mean
plugged in the lip of a bunker!
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an almost guaranteed three-putt.”
“When putting from the top tier on the 9th down to the middle tier, it’s
almost impossible to stop the ball within 10feet. I have had this putt twice;
both times I hit what felt like a five-foot putt that ended up rolling 25ft down
the slope. The same problem applies to being over the back of the 7th or the
18th. The good news is that when you are in position - within 15 feet and
below the hole - the putts are very fair - and makeable!”
So what do the players say?
“You try to lag them, and if they go in, they go in.” reveals Zach Johnson, the
2007 champion. “Those greens are just extremely difficult.”
Only three players since 1995, when Augusta started keeping track of
three-putts, have won the tournament without a three- stab. They were Ben
Crenshaw in 1995, Tiger Woods in 1997 and José Maria Olazabal in 1999.
There is a board in the caddie’s hut, which has drawings of every green with
a big dot telling you where Rae’s Creek is in relation to that green. Yardage
books also feature arrows on every green, revealing the breaks toward the
creek, but they do not help.
“You can have all the information you need, and you’ll look at a putt, know where
Rae’s Creek is, think you know how it will break, and it will go the exact
opposite.” says Jason Day. “The greens aren’t tricked up. They are just plain hard.
In good weather they run 14 on the stimpmeter, and that’s pretty scary. You try to
keep yourself below the hole at all times. If you happen to do that, great. If not,
then you’re kind of screwed.”
“They are the most difficult we play every year.” adds 2012 winner, Bubba
Watson. “What’s so crazy is that we see this course every year, we study the greens
every year, we learn something new every year, and they are still difficult. You’ve
read putts, you’ve watched putts... and you still don’t understand it.”
Snedeker sums it up best, adding: “It’s just crazy, there’s no place like it. There
are just putts where you have 10-footers for birdies and you have to just try and
two-putt and get out!”
Jamie Donaldson is available for 1-1 lessons at Woburn Golf Club.
jamie@aimpointgolf.co.uk - 07733 255044 - www.jamiedonaldson.co.uk
“Why can I do it on the range but not on the course?”
by PGA Professional, Jordan Bazzone
To improve this transfer from range to course (or to remove the fallacy!) work
on the following:
• After you have done your technical work on the range,
make sure you do measured practice
E.g. How many balls on a green/fairway and be strict
with the results
• After you have done your technical work do not hit
ball after ball with the same club (you never do this
on the course, so why the range?)
• Variation is key - targets, flights, shapes. Play the course
in your mind, visualise it and change clubs, changing your
next club according to how well you hit the previous shot.
• You can even keep an imaginary score in your mind!

5 ‘QUICK WINS’ TO LOWER
YOUR SCORES!
by Head PGA Professional, Daniel Grieve
Summer Junior Golf Festivals 2018
With Spring just around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about
how you can lower your scores this season! Obviously improving your swing
and holing more putts is critical to this, but if you just worked on these 5 quick,
easy wins, you will lower your scores!
1. Work on your BASICS
I see many members practicing across our facilities which is great, but how
many of you really work on your basics? There is nothing more frustrating
than practising on poor basics, you will only get worse!
Check your grip, stance, ball position and posture, for example if the ball
is curving too much, the first thing you need to look at is your grip. If you
are slicing your hands may well be too far to the left, if you are hooking
then probably too far to the right.
2. Learn the KNOCK-DOWN shot
Tour Professionals actually do not hit too many 'standard shots', often they
are playing ‘knock-down’ shots, however, amateurs rarely try anything but
a standard shot.
I carry my full 7 iron 165 yards, I also can grip down my 6 iron 1 inch,
narrow my stance a touch and this gives me a shorter, shoulder to shoulder
swing and a 165 carry with a much lower ball flight. This is easy to play and
tends to have less curvature due to less wrist action, it is also great when
there is a bit of breeze around and when we are wearing several layers in
the winter!
3. Work out the TRUE YARDAGE you need to carry the ball
I see many players get the yardage off their GPS or Laser but then do not
think about how far it actually plays. Firstly, you need to consider the slope,
e.g the 3rd Hole on the Duke's plays 10 yards shorter, then the weather, if
cold - add yardage, also wind - add or take off depending on wind direction.
For example, playing a shot from 170 yards into the 9th Hole on the
Marquess, 170 to the Pin, add 15 yards on a very cold day = 185, Downhill
minus 5 yards = 180, into a strong wind add 15 yards = 195 yards is the true
playing yardage. Therefore 25 yards longer than the number on your laser!
4. Practice your SHORT GAME
The average golfer hits 5 greens in regulation a round, therefore it is likely
you will have to pitch, chip and hit bunker shots 13 times when you play!
Make sure you use the Tavistock area effectively, place balls in different
situations and a variety of lies, you will be amazed how a little more time
spent on this key area of the game will benefit your scoring!
5. Miss on the BEST SIDE
If the pin is at the back of the green, make sure you don't reach it, if it is at
the front, go past it. If it is tucked on the left/right then play for the heart of
the green. This may seem really obvious but I know many of you can
improve your thinking here. An example being the 3rd Hole on the Duke's,
when the pin is at the back don't go near it! Going long here means 4
becomes a good score!
During the Summer holidays the Woburn Professional Team will be providing
an opportunity for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14 to learn and
enjoy the game of golf.
Festival 1: Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th July
Festival 2: Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd August
10.00am to 2.00pm each day : £99 per child to include lunch.
For further information or to book please contact the Professional Shop on
01908 626600 or email adam.ledger@woburn.co.uk
Woburn Member wins
our winter Pro-Am
Congratulations to Woburn Member,
Mark Wharton who had a fantastic
68 (4 under) to win the Individual
Professional prize in our winter
Pro-Am held on the Duke’s course
on Thursday 22nd February.
I would like to add that I am very proud to be the Head Professional at Woburn
and I very much look forward to playing with many of you in the Captain-Pro
Challenge matches, along with overseeing a comprehensive training
programme for all our coaches.
I will continue to offer holidays all around the world from Monte Rei in
Portugal to the U.S. Masters and Scottish resorts such as Turnberry and
Gleneagles. If you would like to learn more about these trips, any of the
clinics I offer or discuss some individual coaching please, email me on
dan@dggolfpro.com.
Have a great season, all the best. Dan
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The Annual MacIntyre Charity Golf Day, which celebrated its 30th anniversary
at Woburn last year, is taking place on the Marquess course. The event is a
Team Stableford with the best two scores on each hole to count.
Thursday 26th April : Marquess course
8.30am - 9.30am Registration • 8.30am - 10.00am Duke’s Breakfast
10.30am - Shotgun Start • 5.00pm - Dinner, Prize Giving, Auction and Speaker
£800 per team of 4 players
Limited spaces still available. Should you be interested in entering a team please
contact: events@macintyrecharity.org
On Sunday 22nd April, I will once again take on
the 26.2 miles of the London Marathon.
This year I will be running in aid of MacIntyre, a
wonderful charity that provides learning, support
and care for more than 1,200 children, young
people and adults who have a learning disability
and/or autism across England and Wales.
If you would like to help me raise money for this fantastic charity, please visit
my Virgin money-giving page uk.virginmoneygiving.com/StewartProctor1
Thank you for your support, Stewart Proctor
Lady Members take up Alternative Challenge
During the snow and closure of the courses, a group of lady members decided
to have a go at something different. Dressed in blue boiler suits they
abandoned golf and visited Milton Keynes Xscape where they had a go at
Sky Diving. Fortunately the weather has now improved, spring is here and
they are all back out enjoying their golf with their feet firmly on the ground.
England v Celts
Celts Captain, Bob Fairful presenting the
trophy to England Captain, Mark Collender
A great dish from Head Chef, Antony Rae
On Saturday 10th March, the
England V Celts match took
place on the Duke’s Course.
This annual fixture, which has
been played since 1994, was
well supported with 38
players on each side.
Following breakfast there
were motivational speeches
from both the Club Captain,
Mark Collender who lead the
England team and Bob Fairful,
the Celts Team Captain. The
match proved to be a very
close encounter, with the
result just favoring the
England Team, who prevailed
with a score of 39.5 points to
36.5 points.
Out of respect for Local Residents we would
be grateful if members could please slow
down when driving to and from the Club,
particularly when approaching the bend on
Longslade Lane where there is a concealed
driveway.
Michelle Watson, Clare Hind, Sheila Nanon, Rebekah Howe, Val Smith,
Lindsey Parker, Julie Clarke, Sue Moore, Clare Nicolaou and Louise Egerton
Bedford School in ISGA National Finals
Only three fixtures were this term due to adverse weather, but the three
fixtures played were of real significance. In the ISGA tournament, Robert
Holden, Harry Brown and Fin Cummings had victories over Solihull 3-0 away
then Warwick 2-1 at Buckingham Golf Club to win the regional final and a place
at the National finals at St Mellion in Cornwall to be played in April, a terrific
achievement!
In the HMC foursomes, the team of Robert Holden, Harry Brown, Fin
Cummings, Wilf Rush, Louis Densham and Lawrence Jeffries beat Culford
2-1 in a nail biting finish that saw two out of the three matches go to a play off.
The boys are now in the Regional final.
300g chicken livers
1 whole egg
4 egg yolks
250g clarified butter
Leave the chicken livers in a bowl of milk overnight in the fridge to take
any bitterness out, then drain off and dry on a towel, in a large non-stick
pan sauté the onion and garlic until soft, add the brandy and flambé, being
very careful of your eyebrows! Once the flames have gone add the livers
and stir well, you just want to seal the livers not cook them or the parfait
will be grainy. Transfer the livers into a blender along with the eggs and
seasoning then blitz. Slowly add the melted butter, as the machine is
blending, until it is all incorporated. Transfer the mixture into ramekins
and place in a dish with a little water then cook in the oven at 100 o C for
45 minutes to an hour, check the parfaits do not wobble when cooked,
leave to cool and serve with some crusty bread and chutney.
Serves 10
CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
1 chopped red onion
3 chopped garlic cloves
50ml brandy
Salt and pepper
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CLUBHOUSE
Since the last issue of Woburn Golf News there have been a number of social functions. The Woburn’s Wizardry Theme Night in November, although
disappointing in attendance, was one of the best nights we have enjoyed at the Club for some time. All those attending really embraced the Harry Potter style
theme with some excellent costumes. The Bedford Suite, which was transformed to the ‘Great Hall’, was wonderfully decorated by our Lady Captain,
Rita Whitmore, with the help of her daughter, Nicole and the social committee. Head Chef, Tony Rae and his team used their imagination to create a menu,
which included the ‘Hogwarts’ starter, ‘Ravenclaw’ for the main course and ‘Dobby’s’ dessert buffet accompanied by Butterbeer! Our next theme night on
Saturday 10th November will be based on the 1980’s.
Members entered into the spirit of the evening
Butterbeer
Strawberry Jelly!
Looking back over the festive season, there were over 150 members and
their guests in attendance at the Christmas Carol Dinner. A delicious three
course meal was served with entertainment from our in house member’s
choir, the Woburn Warblers. Directed by John Lloyd-Richard’s, who also
played the piano and with Pete Langford, of the Baron Knights leading the
singing, there was audience participation for a number of carols, which added
to the atmosphere.
Pete Langford conducting the Woburn Warblers
Our Gourmet Dinners and Sunday Carvery Luncheons continue to prove
popular particularly Mother’s Day, which was a great family occasion, with a
wonderful atmosphere and many taking up the option of pre-ordering
bouquets. We have already taken a number of bookings for the Father’s Day
Carvery, should you wish to attend please book your table as soon as possible
to avoid disappointment.
Having reviewed our menus and prices both in the clubhouse and on course,
our new menus will be launched as from the 1st May and will include some
changes to our existing offering to give our members and guests new and
exciting dishes to experience.
The pre-ordering of wine for social events has worked extremely well and
has proved beneficial in allowing us time to offer an improved service on the
day. Please continue to help us by giving as much notice as possible. I would
also like ask that you please ensure your Woburn Card is topped up sufficiently
to cover the cost when booking events, ordering wine, etc.
We are continuing to see an increase in the number of members using the
Club to host private functions. If you are considering a special celebration for
a BIG birthday, anniversary, wedding or just a family get together, please take
into account this is something we are able to offer exclusively to members of
Woburn Golf Club. A great example of this was a Mum v Cancer Charity Ball
organised through Woburn Member, Gary Oliver for 178 people on Saturday
23rd December.
“Just a quick note to thank you and Woburn Golf Club for everything you
did to help our Charity Ball go fantastically well. Given everybody’s hard work,
notably our girls, yourself and Woburn Golf Club, we managed to raise over
£50,000 from the event” - Gary Oliver
For several years, through referrals from our membership, we have
successfully recruited family and friends as full and part time staff. Should you
know anyone who is looking for a new job or career opportunity we have
several vacancies, as shown on our website. If you know someone applying
and you can offer a reference, please contact Katherine Toal or Tom Woolford.
Dress Code Reminder
We would like to remind all members or our dress
code. We would ask that in order to avoid
embarrassment you make certain these are
conveyed in advance to any guests you are
entertaining at the Club.
• Blue denim jeans/denim shorts and
untucked shirts on men are not allowed.
• No trainers, t-shirts, hats or flip flops
allowed within the clubhouse.
• Mobiles may be used for data transmission
only (emailing, texting and internet) but
no voice use within the clubhouse or on
the golf courses, except in an emergency.
Rouge mullet, cucumber
and asparagus
Smoked loin of lamb, Marmite shank,
honey mushrooms and puy lentils
Please Note:
When attending Sunday carvery luncheons in
the Bedford Suite jackets and collared shirts are
required.
James Mann
Clubhouse
Manager
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Humphry Repton
at Woburn Abbey
and Gardens
Renowned gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh MBE opened
a new exhibition at Woburn Abbey at a press launch on
21st March 2018, which celebrates the bicentenary of
Humphry Repton and his influential work for the Dukes of
Bedford.
Recognised as the first person to invent and use the title
‘Landscape Gardener’, Humphry Repton regarded himself
as the rightful successor to Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
Repton produced over 400 designs and schemes for gardens
great and small, but of these, he stated, “none were more
fully realised than at Woburn Abbey”.
Keir Davidson, Matthew Hirst, The Duchess of Bedford, Alan Titchmarch MBE, Martin Towsey
Exhibition - Humphry Repton: Art & Nature for the Duke of Bedford
Now open to visitors until 28th October 2018, the new exhibition explores the fascinating relationship between Repton and one of his greatest clients.
On public display for the first time will be his most elaborate and comprehensive ‘Red Book’, his famous presentation document of proposed designs. His Red
Book for Woburn was commissioned in 1804 and illustrates his innovative plans for the Pleasure Grounds and Park, many of which were subsequently realised
by the 6th Duke of Bedford.
In addition, the exhibition will give guests the opportunity to discover Repton’s other works for the family including at the picturesque Devon Estate of
Endsleigh, Oakley House and Russell Square in London. Never before seen, unexecuted designs will feature alongside works of art and archival treasures,
which bring to life the creative legacy of Repton.
Repton landscapes at Woburn Abbey Gardens
Having explored Repton’s legacy in the exhibition, visitors need only step outside to discover Repton’s beautiful landscape designs. Since 2004 the
present Duke and Duchess of Bedford have been restoring many of Repton’s features in the Woburn Abbey Gardens. These include the Folly Grotto, the Cone
House, the Menagerie and the striking Chinese-style pavilion, which was completed in 2011 and went on to win a Hudson’s Heritage Award.
Woburn Abbey and Gardens are open daily from 10.00am and Golf Club members can enjoy free entry and discounted entry for up to four guests.
The Woburn Hotel’s award-winning restaurant Olivier’s reopens
with a contemporary new design and additional casual dining area
The restaurant boasts a
stylish contemporary design,
which includes a refurbished
adjoining casual dining space
perfect for light snacks and
afternoon tea renamed
‘The Repton Room’ in
honour of the first landscape
gardener Humphry Repton,
whose stunning designs can
be seen at the nearby
Woburn Abbey and Gardens
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As a member of Woburn Golf Club, you are offered an opportunity to become a member of the Horsepower Club, which
promotes fantastic products and services to private members who have a mutual love of the good things in life, within a
network of trusted like-minded people.
You can sell, find or promote anything that you think could be of interest to other members. Whether its wine, travel,
catering, art, internships, holiday houses to rent out, staff, to organising a party or selling your car, racing, eventing, literally
anything.
It is currently free to join and free to make a post, there are many benefits, including access to specialists in a lot of
different fields offering free advice in many areas, plus incredible discounts and offers with premium companies.
For further information please visit: www.thehorsepowerclub.co.uk

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Woburn Abbey Garden Show
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June
House of Jacquart Champagne
Lunch at The Woburn Hotel
Thursday 9th August
Enjoy a Champagne and canapé reception followed by a three course
lunch with Champagnes selected to complement each course.
The Woburn Abbey Garden Show, an important diary date for keen
gardeners, is set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey and takes
place within the 42-acres of Abbey Gardens, including the Duke and Duchess’
Private Gardens.
Floral Demonstrations • Garden Advisory Desk • Q&A Sessions
Medal-winning Plant Nurseries • Gardening Products • Furniture
Sculptures • Tools • Hardware • Artisan Food Marquee • Gift Marquee
Free Guided Garden Tours
Ticket Prices: Adult £14.00, Concession £13.00, Children £7.00
Diane Gonzalez, Business Development Manager UK for
Champagne Jacquart & Montaudon will be hosting this event.
The full price is normally £47.50
but Woburn Golf Club members will receive a 10% discount
The Social History of Afternoon Tea
Monday 13th, Tuesday 14th
and Wednesday 15th August
Special VIP Packages
Saturday 23rd June - Arts and Horticulture Private View
Including a tour of the Holland Library in the Family’s private apartments,
culminating in a privileged viewing of some of the horticultural treasures
in the Library collection.
Sunday 24th June - A Guided VIP Gardens Tour
Including coffee and pastries with Her Grace The Duchess of Bedford, in the
West Hall followed by an escorted visit to the families’ private gardens
Woburn Golf Club members receive a 25% discount on entry to the Garden
Show (please note there is no discount on the VIP packages)
For further information visit:
www.woburnabbey.co.uk/gardenshow
To celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week, The Sculpture Gallery is delighted
to welcome renowned speaker Gillian Perry MBE. Writer, speaker and
lecturer, recently retired from her full time role as Co-Founder and Executive
Director of the Anne Frank Trust UK, while remaining its Honorary Vice
President. She has many years’ experience of speaking and broadcasting in
the UK and around the world, in venues such as 10 Downing Street and the
United Nations.
This fascinating and mouth-watering illustrated afternoon tea and talk covers
how tea drinking was first introduced into England, how it was popularised
and how afternoon tea became a social institution. It will include the
introduction of delicious tea menu items; the customs and etiquette
surrounding afternoon tea; examples of the finest silver and porcelain tea ware;
the surprisingly risqué connotation of afternoon tea gowns; the rise of public
tea rooms and tea dances; the ancient symbolism of birthday celebrations and
the current nostalgic popularity of vintage afternoon teas.
The full price is normally £28.00
but Woburn Golf Club members will receive a 10% discount
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
APRIL
Thursday 12th
Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
Thursday 26th
Sunday 29th
Monday 30th
MAY
Monday 7th
Monday 14th
Friday 18th - Saturday 19th
Wednesday 23rd
Sunday 27th
Monday 28th
DIARY
Seniors Charity Golf Day
(shotgun start 10am)
Men’s Spring Meeting Medal
Racing Welfare Charity Golf Day
(Marquess Course Reserved)
MacIntyre Charity Golf Day
(Marquess Course Reserved)
Sunday Carvery Luncheon
End of Winter Rules
Bank Holiday
Ladies Spring Meeting and Monthly Medal
Multi Brand Demo Weekend
Men’s Invitation Day
Sunday Carvery Luncheon
Bank Holiday Social Competition
(shotgun start 10am)
JUNE
Saturday 2nd The Downer Trophy (H’caps 11-24)
Sunday 3rd
Men’s Club Championship
Tavistock and Green Trophies
Sunday 10th
Ladies’ Club Championship
Wilkinson Salver and Austin Rosebowl
Monday 11th
Johanna Brown Halfway Plate
and Pat Smithie Trophy
Sunday 17th
Fathers’ Day Carvery Luncheon
Sunday 24th
The Leake Trophy and Evening Barbeque
Saturday 30th
The Summer Ball
JULY
Saturday 7th
Monday 9th
Saturday 14th
Sunday 22nd
Sunday 29th
Kevin Byram Champion Swindle Day
Lady Captain’s Day
Junior Club Championship
Langford Trophy and Fred Bruce Medal
Green Family Foursomes
Sunday Carvery Luncheon
Above is a selection of events taking place at the Club over the next
few months, for a full list of what is happening please refer to your
fixture list or visit the members’ area of the website,
where full details will be available.
Should you wish to book for any of the above competitions or events
please contact Reception and they will be able to give you further
information, including taking payment at the time of booking.
www.woburngolf.co.uk/members
WOBURN ESTATE PASSES
Members privilege passes for Woburn Safari Park and Woburn Abbey
were due for renewal on 1st January 2018. Would members wishing to
renew their passes please submit their current passes to Reception
and a new pass will be issued.
For those members who do not currently have a pass but would like
further information and to download an application form please visit the
Benefits Section on the Members’ Area of the website:
www.woburngolf.co.uk/members/special-offers
SAFARI TRAIL DAY
Enjoy an exclusive Safari Trail Day with Bob the Ranger for £1,000. This
includes your own Land Rover for the day; going behind the scenes in the
animal houses; coming face to face with a herd of giraffes and Asian elephants;
feeding black and white ruffed lemurs; spending time with a friendly mob of
meerkats; entry to Sea Lion Cove 3D Cinema and a delicious hot or cold lunch.
This fun-packed day begins at 9.30am and finishes at 4pm. Up to eight
guests can be accommodated. Email vip@woburnsafari.co.uk
or call 01525 290991 for more details.
If you have any comments about Woburn Golf News we would be delighted to receive your feedback
please contact Glenna Beasley, Marketing Manager: glenna.beasley@woburn.co.uk
Woburn Golf Club, Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, MK17 9LJ. Tel: 01908 370756. E-mail: golf.enquiries@woburn.co.uk
WWW.WOBURNGOLF.CO.UK
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