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We’ve Got The “ WOW “ Factor
Planning a Golf Break?
If you are trying to choose the perfect venue for your next golf break then come and talk GOLF with the professional golf planner and take away the piece of mind that your golf day will be prepared in the finest detail, ensuring you and your fellow golfers enjoy the day.
INSPECTION 9/18……….What is this!!!!
It’s your chance to visit us Donnington Grove and tour the facilities…….
HOTEL(if required)…DINING ROOMS…SPIKE BAR….PATIO & BBQ AREAS…DRIVING RANGE …PRACTICE AREAS..TWO PUTTING GREENS and tour the golf course by buggy……….
As an Organiser or Captain of your group, play 9 or 18 holes with our compliments. (one free in a group of 4 on your inspection day)
See for yourself why we’re so proud of this course, its design and the condition throughout all 12 months of the year – never a temporary green in the winter months. Putting on truly magnificent greens!
Why wait any longer……pick up the telephone or email.
Make Donnington Grove your CHOICE GOLF COURSE for your golf day and you’ll earn tremendous praise from your colleagues.
“WOW”………….of course you’ll return to play another day !!!!!!
APPEALING TO ALL GOLFERS IN EVERY ASPECT.
PREPARED BY GOLFERS FOR DISCERNING GOLFERS
For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact:
Barry Wray: 01635 581 000 option 3 or email barry.wray@donnington-grove.com
Ladies Coffee Morning
Our Ladies Section hosted a very successful Coffee Morning on the 18th May when 55 ladies from 11 local clubs participated in the event. All the ladies who played commented upon how good the course was and what an enjoyable day they all had.
The DG lady members provided a huge array of home made cakes and biscuits, which were consumed very quickly both by the lady players and gentlemen visiting the course.
Apart from the golf, £510 was raised for the Captain’s Charities from the sale of raffle tickets, donations for homemade cakes and commission from the sale of ladies golf attire which were sold by Renee’s Golf Wear.
To view photographs from the day please visit our photo gallery.
There are still places left in the DG Ladies Open which is taking place on the 22nd June 2011. Please visit the Donnington Grove Main web site to Download an Entry form.
Men’s Open on 14th June 2011
Hosting our Trilby Tour Qualifiers has got all of us here at Donnington Grove in the golf competition mood and now we cannot wait for a summer of exciting competitions and sunny days on the course. If you have been practising over the spring months now is the time to put yourself to the test and sign up for one of our many open competitions.
Our next big event will be the Men’s Open on Tuesday 14th June 2011. This annual event is one of our most exciting golf days with players from all over Berkshire fighting hard to get their hands on the coveted Winner’s Trophy.
The Men’s Open is an 18-Hole Scratch & Handicap Medal Competition with a maximum handicap of 24. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (Gross & Nett), for longest drive and for nearest the pin.
It’s not just about the golf; entrants will also be presented with a coffee and famous Donnington Grove bacon roll upon arrival. Then after the competition you will enjoy a well earned hot buffet prepared by our River Restaurant Chefs.
As one of our most popular competitions, the Men’s Open always fills up quickly so make sure you reserve your place soon to avoid disappointment.
For more information on the event please contact Dave Allen on 01635 581 000 or email dave.allen@donnington-grove.com. Alternatively download and complete an entry form. Please note the deadline for entry is Monday 6th June 2011.
10 Spaces Remain at Trilby Tour Qualifiers!
As many of you may know Donnington Grove has been chosen to host the first Regional Championship of the 2011 William Hunt Trilby Tour. It seems as though everyone is as excited as we are to be a part of the tour as sign-ups for our 2 Pre-Championship Qualifiers have been through the roof!
Only 10 places remain on each for our Pre-Championship Qualifiers on 26th & 28th April, so if you want to be part of the Trilby Tour you’ll need to sign-up fast. The official deadline for entry is the 20th April but we expect to be at capacity before then so, enter now to avoid disappointment.
Pre-Championship Qualifier Rewards
- Winners of our Pre-Championship Qualifiers will gain automatic entry into the Trilby Tour Berkshire Championship (which would normally cost £250)
- Winners will also receive £450 worth of William Hunt clothing & a Trilby Tour Golf Bag from Callaway
- Plus Donnington Grove Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
Pre-Championship Qualifier Format
- Individual Stableford with ¾ handicaps
- Includes Coffee & Bacon Rolls & a Light Lunch
For more information about our pre-championship qualifiers click here or email barry.wray@donnington-grove.com. Alternatively you can ring us on 01635 581 000. Remember the closing date for entry in April 20th but be quick as those spaces won’t last long!
Cheltenham Gold Cup Golf Day
The days are getting longer and the weather is getting a bit warmer which means that spring is on its way and that means it is time to dust of the clubs and get back out on the course.
What better way to kick off the golf season than with one of Donnington Grove’s featured golf events. On Friday, 18th March, we will be holding the Cheltenham Gold Cup Golf Day, an 18 hole individual Stableford event.
We’ll start the day off right with hot coffee and a delicious bacon roll. Then off to the course for a great day of golf. Followed by, bangers and mash for lunch, a chance to watch the races over a well-earned drink and the opportunity to place a few bets.
Once the races are over we will present the prizes to the competition winners. So make sure you don’t miss out on a great day and hand in your entry forms by Wednesday 9th March.
To download an entry form, visit our golf competitions page or contact Dave Allen at dave.allen@donnington-grove.com.
If you are feeling a bit rusty from the Christmas break don’t worry as there’s still enough time to get some practise in before the big day. We look forward to seeing you on the course.
Donnington Grove Marketing Partner Golf Day
The following post has been written by Joe Baily and is his review of the recent Donnington Grove Marketing Partner Day.
Donnington Grove’s Marketing Golf Day is all about Donnington Grove thanking their suppliers who contribute to the continued success of this fantastic Club, the day attracted over 50 golfers from golf societies and corporate companies.
Even during these tough economic times the facilities at the club are just getting better and better, new rooms being opened, more planned to open early next year, continued improvements on and off the course makes the stay at the club and a relaxing and enjoyable one.
I hadn’t played for a few weeks so I was excited yet slightly apprehensive at the prospect of playing a full 18 hole with strangers who were probably far superior in their golf skills than me!
At 9 O’clock I arrive at Donnington Grove with my business partner and was warmly welcomed by both Barry and Chris in the Spikes Bar. After a delicious bacon roll, endless cups of coffee and socialising with fellow suppliers and competitors we headed out for a 10.08 tee time off the 1st. The format was 18 holes stableford, where you receive a number of extra shorts per hole (depending on your handicap) and score 1 point for a net bogey, 2 points for a net par, 3 points for a net birdie and if your exceptionally lucky or skilful 4 points for a net eagle!
We met David and John, our playing partners in the bar prior to tee off, David who plays off 8 had come all the way from Swansea to play in this event! John use to play off scratch and could tell that he used to be a real player! However John would say ‘time has caught up with me’ and now plays off 17. Both seemed very nice and had excellent sense of humours, which is always good as it certainly makes you relax into your swing.
Whenever you attend events of this nature the first tee shot is always the most difficult, standing on the tee, eying up a great tee shot with 10 or so people watching you always makes you feel slightly nervous. Luckily I hit a pretty good shot (or so I thought!) so walked up the 1st with a spring in my stride! Until I reached my ball and it was perch nicely against a tree just into the rough, knocking the ball out sideways and ending up with a seven wasn’t the best of starts!
I won’t bore you with a blow by blow account for each hole! In summary the course was in its usual stunning condition, I played a very average opening nine holes but picked up the pace, started driving quite well on the second nine and managed to score 18 points, scoring 29 overall.
After a well deserved pint in the Spikes Bar we were treated to a fantastic three course meal in the River Restaurant. Charlie and his team really do serve great food with a smile that makes all the difference.
After a delicious meal Christopher Strong, General Manager of Donnington Grove was joined by Max Davies who is one of the owners to talk about the past year, thank suppliers and present the day’s awards.
The winner was David Snelling who scored 36 points which actually made me feel better about my own score however also rueing the three missed 3 to 4 foot putts I had during the round and my four rubbish bunker shots…you get my drift!
Thank you for your hospitality and I look forward to your two forthcoming events The Annual Beaujolais Golf Day and The Christmas Cracker Event
If you took part in this event and would like to add your comments below or share some pictures, please email us.
