Afterwards, relax with a drink at the trough, munch on some hay and watch the races. And who knows, you might become our Cheltenham Gold Cup Champion.

If you can’t join us for the Gold Cup on Friday 16th March, take a look at our other feature events by visiting our competitions page on our website. Click here.

Opening times 11am to 3.30pm.

Free admission which includes refreshments and a Bridal Information pack.

Read a testimonial from our latest guest who we look forward to seeing again in the New Year.

“Hi Dave, It was nice to meet you this morning to thank you personally for organising our trip to Donnington. We left this afternoon after two really great days of golf and without  exception all twelve ladies asked me to pass on their thanks to you for,  great golf course, great accommodation, lovely food and above all extremely friendly staff, all adding up make a great break away. I believe some of my friends are already hoping to book for the New Year Break and I know I will be contacting you next year to book another away night…thank you very much.”
Kind regards
Norma

For more information, contact our golf organiser Dave Allen on:
Email: dave.allen@donnington-grove.com
Telephone: 01635 581000

If you would like anymore information contact us on 01635 581 000

The scores were very close at the top end. The winner of the 0 to 15 handicap visitors’ prize of a bottle of champagne and a 4-Ball at Heythrop Park was Geoff Fisher from Newbury & Crookham GC. Playing off 13, he scored a tidy 37 points. The visitors’ 16 to 24 prize of a bottle of champagne and a 4-Ball at Mill Ride was Steve Dumbleton from Salisbury GC. The home Club prize of a bottle of champagne and 2 dozen golf balls was won by 19-handicapper John Rance with 36 points. A full list of the prize winners can be found by clicking here.

Our thanks go out to all the players who entered and we look forward to welcoming them again to Donnington Grove again for next year’s event. All our visitors are, of course, most welcome any time. Click here to take a look at our website and find an offer that suits you.

Attached is the draw for the event. Would those of you who have submitted entries on behalf of others, please let them know their tee time and ask them to check in at least 30 minutes before they are due to tee off. If for any reason your arrival is delayed, please call the Proshop on 01635 551975 and let us know.

SENIORS DRAW

You will see that each 3-ball includes a member from Donnington Grove. When the number Donnington Grove entrants permit, this is something we try to do and will help those who are unfamiliar with the layout of the course.

Please note that Donnington Grove is a SOFT SPIKE course.

I have also attached the Clubs Dress & Etiquette policy. Please read it and make sure any competitors for whom you submitted an entry is familiar with it.

Those who wish to use a buggy may do so. They can be reserved by calling the Proshop on 01635 551975. The buggy hire charge is £25 for non-members.

Apart from the usual Nearest the Pin & Longest Drive, there will be separate prizes for our visitors and Donnington Grove members. No competitor may win more than one prize.

If you have to withdraw your entry, please let us know as soon as possible by either ringing the Proshop on 01635 551975 or emailing me on dave.allen@donnington-grove.com. Please note that, as stated on the entry form, no refunds will be given once the tee times have been allocated.

We look forward to welcoming you on Friday for an enjoyable day of competitive golf. Let’s hope the weather is kind to us.

Good luck to you all,

Dave Allen
Membership Secretary

01635 581000
dave.allen@donnington-grove.com

The William Hunt Trilby Tour at Donnington Grove
The Berkshire Championship – A Professional Event for Amateurs

After three exciting qualifiers, 120 amateur golfers competed for the Berkshire Championship of the The William Hunt Trilby Tour 2011 at Donnington Grove Country Club. The course, as always, was in excellent condition but the addition of flag poles, banners, uniformed marshals, an on-course hospitality marquee and all competitors wearing the compulsory trilby hat and accompanied by a caddy in white overalls made it a truly impressive sight. For the amateur club golfers that took part, playing in conditions enjoyed by the Pro golfer was a thrilling, although for some a daunting experience. It clearly got to a couple of the four competitors in the “Winner Takes All” 3-hole shoot out.

Ten of the competitors in the Berkshire Championship, comprising local golfers plus many from further afield, qualified for The William Hunt Trilby Tour National Final held at The Buckinghamshire on 11th August. We wish them every success. However, only the top four contested the Shoot Out. They were Nigel Blackford (Kingfisher GC) 36 points, Guy Dawson (Gerrards Cross GC) 34 points, Ross Nairn (Yelverton GC) 34 points and Kenelm Cornwall-Legh (Royal Liverpool GC) 33 points. For those of you who watched the Sky Sports TV coverage of the event earlier this month will have seen the tension that existed amongst these four. Only one could triumph and this was Nigel Blackford, 1 over in the 3-hole play off.

We would like to congratulate the top ten who qualified for the national final as well as all of those who entered the Berkshire Championship and the qualifying rounds. We would also like to thank our local sponsors Herma UK Limited, UBM Limited, Arkell’s Brewery and Bartercard. Their support for the Trilby Tour at Donnington Grove was greatly appreciated. The William Hunt Trilby Tour Berkshire Championship at Donnington Grove Country Club was a truly memorable experience.

If you want to play our championship course click here to see our latest offers.

What is the Battleback Programme?

The initiative was established in 2009 and uses sport among other things to aid the rehabilitation of wounded service personnel. The scheme is designed to help these brave men and women return to a normal and active lifestyle.

Golf is the perfect sport for a scheme like this as the handicap system allows competitiveness at all levels. It can also be played by golfers with relatively low physicality and can really impact the rehabilitation process both physically and psychologically.

The programme is supported by many clubs across the country, large organisations, and celebrities. To find out more about this fantastic cause visit http://www.golf4heroes.com/