hartsbourne country club official brochure 2015 - 2016
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WelcomeHistoryAbout the CourseCourse Tour MembershipCountry ClubCorporate Clients
Pro ShopTuitionCustom FittingSocietiesThe ClubhouseFine DiningFunctions
WeddingsPractice FacilitiesVisitorsSocial ActivitiesHow to Find UsContact Us
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We have designed
beautiful homes of the
finest quality down to a tee
Heronslea House, High Street, Bushey, Herts WD23 3HH
Telephone: 020 8421 9102
www.heronslea-group.co.uk
After a round of golf
relax in a Heronslea home
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Welcome
Set in 180 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, Hartsbourne Golf and
Country Club is one of the most prestigious private members clubs in
the south east of England.
The courses were first laid out in 1922 by the legendary F.G.Hawtree
and J.H.Taylor and today Hartsbourne is still home to 27 holes of golf
that provide an invigorating and challenging examination of your golf
skills, yet are fair and playable for golfers of all abilities. The course is
kept in outstanding condition all year round by the dedicated green
keeping staff for both members and visitors to enjoy.
As well as offering two demanding but enjoyable courses, we also have
a long history of successfully hosting golf societies, private functions,
lunches, weddings, golf days, conferences and events.
We provide everything that a golfer would expect at a well-established
club. The Pro Shop stocks a full range of equipment and clothing while
expert tuition and extensive practice areas offer the opportunity to
work on your game and lower your handicap.
And still Hartsbourne offers so much more than your average club.
With our heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, three spacious
bridge rooms, table tennis tables, two full-sized snooker tables and a sun
terrace that overlooks our manicured gardens, it is easy to appreciate
why our Country Club is considered one of the hidden gems of private
members golf.
Come and see what makes us special. You are guaranteed a warm
welcome and our friendly staff will ensure your visit is a memorable one.
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History
As well as fine facilities, Hartsbourne boasts a rich historical past,
however, records suggest that Hartsbourne was not always the warm,
welcoming venue it is today.
In the mid-18th century, the then coach house was known as ‘The
Thieves Kitchen’, a nod to the owner’s friendly relationship with
notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.
Having been a hideout for criminals, the early 19th century saw
Hartsbourne fall into more savoury hands. Hartsbourne Manor-Place
was the family seat of Baronet Sir Thomas Thompson who, having
served with the great Admiral at the battles of Nile and Copenhagen,
was one of Horatio Nelson’s most trusted allies.
A more glamorous period followed in the early 20th century as
Hartsbourne Manor became the country residence of American actress
Maxine Elliott. Counting King Edward VII as one of her most adoring
fans, the beautiful socialite turned Hartsbourne into something of a
party venue until she left in 1920.
Winston Churchill, Lord Birkenhead and financier Pierpoint Morgan
were all said to have been hosted at Hartsbourne, as well as Ms Elliott’s
fiancé; the multiple Wimbledon champion Captain Tony Wilding, who
later died in action during World War One.
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The Hartsbourne golf courses were first laid out in 1922 by the
legendary F.G.Hawtree with his new business partner of the time, the
five-time Open Champion J.H.Taylor.
Using their interest in the new science of green keeping and pioneering
ideas in bunker construction, they designed 27 characteristically
individual holes that nestle effortlessly into the natural parkland.
The partnership went on to design many more great courses during the
inter-war years including the redevelopment of Royal Birkdale in 1932;
in fact, the Hawtree dynasty is now the longest continuous practice in
golf course architecture.
When the Wembley Golf Club were evicted from their land to make
room for a certain twin-towered stadium, they made their new home at
Hartsbourne in 1928 before the outbreak of war reignited the manor’s
military connection. The RAF commandeered Hartsbourne Manor in
1940 to house the officers stationed at nearby Bentley Priory – the
intelligence hub of Britain’s airborne defence during World War Two.
After the war, the club was purchased by Mr CJ Stillitz, the founder of
the present club, who gave us our current name, Hartsbourne Golf and
Country Club.
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History Continued
To meet the demands and expectations of today’s golfer, thoughtful
improvements have taken place over the years by extending the
drainage network, remodelling the streams that meander their way
through the estate and the introduction of a state of the art irrigation
system. These works coupled with the diligent professionalism of our
green keepers mean the courses are presented in wonderful condition
throughout the year.
Many famous golfers have played at Hartsbourne; in 1954 Dai Rees won
the Goray Championship here when he played with young Peter Allis.
Bernard and Geoff Hunt, the only brothers ever to represent Great
Britain in the same Ryder Cup team, played on the professional circuit
in the 50s, 60s and 70s whilst being based at Hartsbourne Country
Club. Our challenging nine-hole course, now named ‘The Hunt Course’,
continues their family’s long-standing association with Hartsbourne.
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About the Course
Situated on the county borders of Hertfordshire and Middlesex, the
two courses at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club provide a fine
and fair challenge to golfers of all abilities.
Set over 180 acres of beautifully manicured and mature parkland, the
courses are kept in immaculate condition all year round thanks to the
wonderful work of our green keeping staff.
The nine-hole Hunt course, named after the famous golfing brothers
Bernard and Geoff Hunt, measures 2,911 yards with a par of 35. This
quaint course offers challenges of its own and makes for a superb 27-
hole loop for golfing societies.
The 18 hole, par 71 course at Hartbourne measures 6,331 yards from
the white tees with a stunning course record of 62, set in 1971 by
Peter Oosterhuis.
Water comes into play on several holes, with a number of strategically
placed ditches and brooks, while the more than adequate bunkering
makes the course a challenge for golfers of all abilities.
The course features a number of challenging par fours where accuracy
is everything. Having hit the green, you will find the putting surfaces
fast and true and in exceptional condition.
The hardest hole on the course is the 421-yard, par four third.
Featuring trees the length of the left hand side, from the tee you
must avoid the bunker on the right and the lake straight ahead before
avoiding the four bunkers when approaching the green.
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Course Tour
If you have never played at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club 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 as you follow
our hole-by-hole tour.
Hole 1 - Par 5 - 483 YardsLong hitters can drive over or between the bunkers and thus reach the
green in two. If you cannot reach the bunkers, play your second shot off
the ditch leaving a third shot to the green.
Hole 2 - Par 3 - 177 YardsQuite a big green so the pin position is important. The difference can
be as much as two clubs from front to back.
Hole 3 - Par 4 - 421 YardsAiming left of the bunker you will need to hit your tee shot 230 yards
to give a clear shot to the green. The second shot is deceptively uphill.
Hole 4 - Par 4 - 328 YardsThe perfect tee shot on this hole should be 200 yards from the tee and
favour the right side as the fairway slopes to the left. Aim your second
shot slightly right again to allow for the sloping green.
Hole 5 - Par 3 - 182 YardsThe second short hole also has a big green with as much as two clubs
difference from front to back. There is more room on the right hand
side than the view from the tee suggests.
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Hole 6 - Par 4 - 294 YardsGo on, have a go. Only 292 yards and downhill from the tee! If, on the
other hand, your bunker play is not too good, lay up at about 200 yards
from the tee.
Hole 7 - Par 5 – 519 YardsTake note of the slightly hidden bunker on the right hand side of the
fairway. If you drive to the left of the bunker, then play up to about 100
yards from the green for a simple approach.
Hole 8 - Par 4 - 410 YardsYou can see everything from the tee so avoid the bunkers on the right.
If you do not feel you can easily reach the green in two then lay up short
of the cross bunkers.
Hole 9 - Par 4 - 427 YardsAll the hazards are visible from the tee. A good drive will set up a tricky
approach shot which should be aimed well left of the pin to allow for
the slope.
Hole 10 - Par 4 - 256 YardsLong hitters can carry the cross bunker and get very close to the green.
If you lay up short, about 180 yards from the tee, you will have a short
approach to a green that slopes steeply from back to front.
Hole 11 - Par 5 - 423 YardsThe line from the tee depends on your driving distance. If you can drive
the ball 250 yards aim right of centre but for those driving 200 yards
or under, aim slightly left. Your approach shot must land short right of
the green.
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Hole 12 - Par 4 - 385 Yards
There is more room on the right than there appears and your drive
should favour this side leaving an approach shot straight up a green that
slopes from left to right.
Hole 13 - Par 5 - 497 Yards
If you can drive over the fairway bunker at about 220 yards you will be
rewarded with lots of run down the hill and possibly reach the green in
two. The safe shot from the tee is to be short of the bunker then play to
the hollow leaving a relatively short third.
Hole 14 - Par 5 - 483 Yards
Your tee shot should be aimed slightly left of centre to allow for the slope.
You are helped a little by the firm ground, so that you can play a running
shot approach but a four here is never bad on a testing par three.
Hole 15 - Par 3 - 153 Yards
All the hazards are visible from the tee. Club selection is important as the
green is very contoured with two distinct levels.
Course Tour Continued
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Hole 16 - Par 4 - 418 Yards
A reasonable drive will set up quite a short second shot to a green that
slopes away from you. You can run your approach shot in from the right
if you are not too confident about stopping the ball quickly.
Hole 17 - Par 4 - 414 Yards
Your drive should favour the right half of the fairway as it slopes to the
left. A big drive will be rewarded with a flat lie – anything shorter will
leave a difficult shot off a sloping fairway. The green also slopes from
right to left.
Hole 18 - Par 4 - 433 Yards
A really tough finishing hole. Hit your drive about 250 yards juts inside
the bunker on the right hand side to set up a long iron to a difficult green.
Alternatively, play to reach the green in three, make a five and be happy.
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Membership
Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club represents fantastic value for money
through a variety of membership categories that suit all ages and standards.
The process of joining is simple and you can choose from a range of
membership packages to suit your lifestyle and budget with membership
fees able to be paid by instalments.
Our membership is incredibly broad in terms of age, golfing experience,
cultural background and occupation. Whether you are male, female, young
or old, new to golf, or a scratch player, everyone is welcome as a member.
Our seven-day memberships allows unlimited use of the course, our
clubhouse facilities and outdoor facilities, the opportunity to enter club
competitions and the chance to maintain an official handicap, while our five
day membership is opportune for those not wishing to play at weekends.
Similar Junior Executive membership for men and ladies is available to
those aged 30-39, while graduate membership opportunities exist for
those aged between 18-29 and offer all the benefits of full membership but
at a reduced subscription.
We recognise the future of our great game is in the hands of our junior
golfers and offer vastly discounted membership rates to younger players
and full-time students, with even more attractive rates on offer for those
aged 17 and under.
Beginner players will also find we represent an ideal choice, with excellent
facilities and our talented PGA-qualified teaching team always on hand to
offer instructions and support.
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The Academy at Hartsbourne is a 6 month Golf Membership which
offers a unique opportunity for beginners or those returning to golf. It
is a structured introduction to golf within a relaxed and friendly club
environment, which includes 6 Free One Hour Lessons.
You do not have to play golf to be a member at Hartsbourne; a social
membership is available for those non-golfers wishing to make use of our
excellent clubhouse facilities.
Benefits of membership are extensive and include:
• 27 outstanding holes providing a wonderful test of golf
• Full use of clubhouse facilities, including bridge rooms, table tennis,
snooker rooms and more, subject to availability
• Full use of heated swimming pool in summer
• Fine practice facilities
• Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs
• PGA Professionals offering expert advice
• Trolley hire
• Friendly bar with long opening hours during peak times, reliably staffed
• Official handicap
• Excellent locker room and changing facilities
• Qualified and highly experienced green keeper
• Opportunities to play matches at no extra charge
• Social events throughout the year
For more information and for membership rates applicable to each of our
categories, please contact Memebership Secretary Ian Thomas on
020 8421 7272 or email [email protected]
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Country Club
Although golf is at the heart of Hartsbourne, we offer so much more
than your average club.
Having once been the playground of multiple Wimbledon champion
Captain Anthony Wilding, it is appropriate that Hartsbourne Golf and
Country Club has tennis facilities. Weather permitting, the outdoor
hard-court is open all year and can be booked via the main office.
Our heated outdoor swimming pool provides members with the
perfect chance to unwind after a day on the course. With a secondary
pool and beautiful patio, the area is the perfect space for all members
to catch some sun in beautiful surroundings, swim some lengths and
generally relax.
The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September
and is supervised during the summer between 08:00-18:00 every day.
We also play host to a vibrant bridge society that meet weekly in our
three spacious bridge rooms. Available to all members and invited
guests of members, players of all experience are welcome to join, while
help finding a playing partner can also be organised.
With two full-sized snooker tables, members can get the measure of
more than just our challenging golf greens, as they swap putting for
potting in our immaculately maintained snooker room.
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A member-run snooker club meets twice a month and organise regular
tournaments for players of all abilities, providing the perfect setting for
a different sort of challenge on the green.
Given that the game originated from military officers knocking a golf
ball to each other, it should come as no surprise that Hartsbourne is
home to two table tennis tables. Informal table tennis evenings are
organised on an ad-hoc basis, with booking in advance advisable.
The club has also earned an enviable reputation for its excellent
cuisine and first-rate service and, with a sun terrace that overlooks our
beautifully manicured gardens, our members have many reasons other
than golf to come to the club and relax.
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Corporate Clients
Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club is delighted to offer businesses the
opportunity to make use of our club for corporate golf days or as the
memorable spot for a meeting. You will find us willing, welcoming and
accommodating hosts.
If you are looking for a change of pace for your staff and a different venue
for your seminar or meeting, there is no better spot. The course and the
clubhouse are in a delightful setting, offer invigorating views and create
the perfect environment away from the hustle and bustle of daily office
life in which to conduct business.
All corporate hospitality packages can be tailored to meet your individual
needs, while our events co-ordinator is happy to take care of the
organisation so you can concentrate on your guests.
We have a choice of rooms available for conferences, training and
management meetings, all complete with the equipment you need to
make your event a success.
The clubhouse can accommodate up to 180 guests for large corporate
events and up to 120 for a sit-down conference. There are also a range
of smaller meeting rooms that are ideal for more intimate management
meetings or training seminars.
If you really want to make the most of your time with us, why not get the
day’s business taken care of in the morning and consider rewarding your
staff with a round of golf in the afternoon?
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Corporate golf is a great way of rewarding your employees and clients,
a way of saying thank you and an opportunity to spend productive time
with them in a friendly and challenging environment.
One of our professional team would be delighted to put on a group
golfing clinic and if you invest in a few prizes from the well-stocked Pro
Shop to use for a few fun competitions, you can be guaranteed a day that
remains long in your delegates’ minds.
Hartsbourne is an ideal venue, located in close proximity to Watford
town centre, with excellent road links from the M1 and A41 and a well-
sized, secure car park ensuring trouble free parking at all times.
For more information or to book a corporate day with us, please contact
our events co-ordinator, Amanda Patashnik, on 020 8421 7261 or email
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Pro Shop
The Head PGA Professional at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club is
Reeves Weedon, who is a friendly and well-respected face for members
and visitors alike.
Reeves and his team of five teaching professionals are on hand in the
Pro Shop to give first-rate advise, while offering a comprehensive stock
of equipment.
Although skill and expertise are vital elements in any sporting field, the
use of carefully selected, high-quality equipment inevitably helps at the
cutting edge of any performance.
The professional team are committed to allowing you to make the most
out of your game with the Pro Shop stocking a wide range of clubs
featuring Ping, Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist and MD Golf.
Look the part on the course with a vast selection of fashionable clothing
from the likes of Stromberg, Ashworth, Glenmuir and Greg Norman,
with shoes from FootJoy and Nike.
The Pro Shop is also the place to go to hire pull trolleys, while electric
buggies can be hired too, although booking in advance is advisable.
Combined with our competitive prices, first-rate service and a wide
range of different products and brands readily available, whatever your
budget or handicap we can make sure your needs will always be met.
To contact Reeves with your equipment queries and buying advice, pop
in and see him in the Pro Shop or call 020 8421 7266
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Whether you’re insured or self-funding we’re open to everyone and offer one-off private treatment with a fixed price agreed in advance.
At Spire Bushey you can choose your consultant and when you would like to have your treatment. Your consultant will be with you throughout your care.
Our highly skilled nursing staff demonstrate compassion, attention to detail, and are committed to giving the best care possible, keeping you involved every step of the way.
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Tuition
If you have the commitment and desire to lower your handicap then
Head Professional Reeves Weedon and his team will be delighted to
help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.
It may not be possible to break par on a regular basis but professional
tuition, combined with dedication and practice, can lead to a significant
improvement in performance.
Reeves has long believed it is only by understanding the physical and
mental abilities of his students that he can realistically affect the changes
that will make them better golfers.
He is often heard to say that everybody is looking for something new and
it’s for him and his team of five teaching professionals to provide it. To
this end he is continually embracing the most advanced and innovative
teaching methods and has enlisted a psychologist and bio-mechanist to
provide the most complete teaching programme at Hartsbourne Golf
and Country Club.
Reeves and his team are equally skilled at providing instruction for any
standard of player, from beginner to tournament professional and will
be totally honest with their assessment of you and on how they can
help you.
The professional team are here to provide the members and guests
with all their golfing requirements and we have everything a golfer
needs - a well-stocked Pro Shop, excellent practice facilities and lots of
one-to-one advice.
To book a lesson or for more information call Reeves on 020 8421 7266
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Custom Fitting
There has been a growing realisation in recent times that golfing tuition
ought to go hand-in-hand with equipment that allows each player to make
the absolute utmost of whatever level of natural talent they possess.
Clubs merely bought off the shelf will be of a standard specification but
unfortunately golfers are not, coming in all shapes and sizes.
The reality is that a golfer could have a perfectly acceptable technique but
still be held back because their clubs are not entirely suitable to their swing.
This is where custom fitting comes in, a relatively new phenomenon
that allows a set of clubs to be built to marry with each golfer’s individual
physique and swing characteristics.
Custom fitting is something that we take seriously here at Hartsbourne
and we pride ourselves in what we do. We offer a full and extensive range
of products all available for custom fitting.
This service costs less than you think and can bring about a dramatic
improvement in ball striking.
Even the top touring professionals struggle to maintain the same
fundamentally sound swing characteristics every time, so it is a lot to ask
for the average golfer to do likewise.
Customising the clubs to position the golfer in the ideal position for their
physical characteristics will train the golfer to address the ball with the
correct posture and swing along the ideal swing plane, which all adds up to
the correct impact position and better scores.
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Societies
While Hartsbourne is a traditional members’ club, we do warmly
welcome visitors and golfing societies and extend an invitation to come
and enjoy our hospitality.
With our immaculate and historic golf courses, our exceptional catering
team and our professional and attentive staff we are confident that your
day with us will be most enjoyable.
It is because we understand every event is unique that we offer an
extensive range of custom-built packages designed to cater for your
requirements. Whether it is a quick 18 holes followed by lunch in the
Spike Bar or a full-blown Golf Day with breakfast, lunch and dinner, our
events team is here to help.
Society packages can be tailored to meet any budget and can consist of a
number of options with all 27 holes available.
The golf shop provides a comprehensive range of equipment as well as
being able to arrange golf lessons, group golfing clinics and prizes. We
ensure you remember the little things that really help create a special day
by organise on-course competitions such as Longest Drive and Nearest
the Pin, should you wish.
We do ask that golfing guests produce a current handicap certificate and
observe the etiquette and rules and regulations of the club
Prices are very reasonable and highly competitive and we will do our
utmost to ensure you leave happier than when you arrived.
For more information or to book a society day please speak to our events
co-ordinator, Amanda Patashnik, on 020 8421 7261.
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The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club provides all the
facilities required by men, women and juniors and is steeped in history.
Records show there has been a house, in one form or another, on the
same site since as early as the 14th century and it has now become the
social hub of the club.
The Spike Bar delivers a wide array of beers, wines and spirits and a
choice of non-alcoholic beverages. Hot and cold food is served seven
days a week with friendly service to ensure golfers can celebrate or
commiserate in hospitable surroundings.
The restaurant serves a host of tempting meals with friendly and
professional service and is open seven days a week.
The snooker room allows golfers to swap putting for potting on one of
our two full-sized snooker tables, while a twice-weekly bridge club meet
in the cards room, with members and invited guests welcome.
The clubhouse is also home to table tennis tables, although members
are advised to book tables in advance to ensure the room is not
otherwise engaged.
Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event and is available
for hire. Our approachable and efficient staff provide first-class customer
service and a meticulous attention to detail that will make your visit to
Hartsbourne one you will remember for all the right reasons.
If you wish to book our facilities then please contact our events co-
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Fine Dining
At Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club we look to offer a first-class
service both on and off the course and our aim is for guests to have as
equally an enjoyable experience in the clubhouse as they do tackling our
parkland course.
The club has earned an enviable reputation beyond golf for the quality
and conviviality of its dining facilities. Atmospheric and comfortable,
the restaurant is defined by brilliant food and a dedicated, friendly and
professional service.
The kitchen is run by General Manager Terry Mulford-Lawlor, who has been
with the club for over 14 years, and uses all of his experience to provide
great cuisine and ambience for both members and outside functions.
Our chef and his outstanding team have gained a growing reputation for
the quality and range of the menu and this quality cuisine, combined with
wonderful service makes the restaurant the sophisticated centre of day-to-
day life at the club.
The restaurant is also available for private hire and is a wonderful venue for
any occasion, from weddings to Bar Mitzvah’s, birthdays to office parties,
the Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club restaurant has the ambience and
style to host your event.
If time is at a premium and you just want a quick but filling snack, then these
are available daily from The Spike Bar.
The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 – 15:30. For reservations, private
event bookings and all other function enquiries, please contact our
functions co-ordinator, Amanda Patashnik, on 0208 421 7272.
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Functions
If you are looking to organise a function or special event in Hertfordshire,
then look no further than Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club.
No matter what event you have in mind, from birthday parties to
engagement celebrations to a Bar Mitzvah extravaganza, we have the
experience to make sure you don’t have to worry about a thing. Eddie
Graham is the new Banqueting and Marketing Manager and has joined
Hartsbourne with a wealth of expertise and experience in the Functions
Hospitality and Catering Business.
Set within walking distance of Bushey Heath town, the clubhouse provides
picturesque views over 300 acres of Hertfordshire countryside.
The splendour of the location is matched only by the meticulous attention
to detail shown by our conscientious staff whatever the size or nature of
the occasion.
Our function suite offers flexibility, allowing us to cater for all your
requirements, from a small, intimate party to a sit-down meal for 120 up
to a standing reception of up to 180.
Our terrace is a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a drink should you be lucky
enough to choose a warm sunny day for your function.
We pride ourselves in being flexible when it comes to our menus and are
always happy to discuss alternatives with you should you not find exactly
what you want from our menu.
To start organising your function at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club
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Weddings
A wedding day is one of those unforgettable events that it is worth
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romantic setting, friendly, professional staff and superb cuisine offer the
perfect venue, turning dreams of your day into reality.
From the initial enquiry right through to final goodbyes on the wedding
day, the knowledgeable and professional team at Hartsbourne are there
to guide you through what sometimes seems like a maze of decisions,
ensuring that the day is seamless perfection.
Deciding to make a lifelong commitment is probably the biggest decision
a couple could make – choosing Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club
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The venue really does provide the perfect setting for a truly memorable
day – a modern clubhouse and sun terrace with beautiful views of our
golf course creating the perfect backdrop.
Outside, that wonderful scenery will help your photographer create a
wedding album to be treasured.
Another reason for choosing Hartsbourne is the expertise of our resident
chef who, along with his team, can prepare whatever you desire, from a
three-course a la carte style meal to a sumptuous fork buffet.
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Weddings Continued
Hartsbourne caters for large parties, for evening receptions and up to
120 people for a sit-down meal. A dance floor is also available and we
can make recommendations regarding entertainment to make sure you
round off the day in style.
Yours will be the only wedding reception that we cater for on the day, so
you will be assured of our full and best attention at all times.
We cater equally impressively for evening receptions, with the fare being
just as tasty and the choice available within our hot and cold buffet menus
just as wide.
Overnight accommodation in a honeymoon suite is available at a number
of local hotels with our helpful management team always available to give
you advice on what best suits your special day.
The catering on offer at Hartsbourne is second to none and will ensure your
guests leave satisfied and remember the occasion for all the right reasons.
To start organising your special day at Hartsbourne Golf and Country
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Practice Facilities
One of the often-overlooked criteria in choosing a golf club to belong to
is the standard of its practice facilities.
While the course is obviously of paramount importance, the game of
golf is a never-ending, sometimes frustrating, pursuit of excellence and
the only way to improve is by spending time working on the areas of our
game that do not meet one’s hopes or expectations.
The club’s practice facilities are open to anyone who has paid a green
fee. For those wishing to work on their short game, there is a large
putting green that has been specially prepared to complement the subtle
borrows and run of the course greens.
The long game is equally well catered for, with a covered driving range
featuring three bays that allows golfers the opportunity to open their
shoulders and feel the flight of the ball before stepping onto the course.
A large chipping area is also available for golfers looking to perfect those
round-saving up-and-downs and sand saves. For those who find time is
at a premium, there are practice nets by the driving range that afford the
opportunity to get loose before beginning a round.
For more information, please call the Hartsbourne Pro Shop on
020 8421 7266.
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Visitors
Visitors are always welcome at Hartsbourne where we endeavour to
provide a warm welcome and a day out to remember. You do not have
to be a golfer to be able to spend an enjoyable time with us.
You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers
of all abilities, though, we do ask that golfing guests produce a current
handicap certificate and observe the etiquette and rules and regulations
of the club.
The well-stocked Pro Shop will allow you to stock up on consumables
and to browse the wide range of golf equipment and clothing. The staff
can arrange for one-on-one tuition should you wish to brush up your
skills before play.
Golf trolleys and electric buggies are available, although booking in
advance is advisable.
After the game, head to the clubhouse where you can relax with
companions in the comfortable lounge or the sun terrace that overlooks
the immaculately manicured gardens. A full range of catering facilities
is also available.
Details of our visitor green fee rates can be found on our website, www.
hartsbournecountyclub.co.uk and while there, please take a moment to
read our rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs as smoothly
as possible.
A minimum standard of smart casual dress is required in all areas of the
clubhouse at all times.
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Social Activities
Hartsbourne doesn’t just want to be thought of as a place to come and
enjoy an excellent round of golf, the club wants members and visitors to
feel so comfortable and at ease here that it becomes like a second home.
While there are two lovely courses, there is so much more to offer and
all are invited to spend some time here whether the golf clubs have been
popped in the car boot or not.
There is a lively social side to Hartsbourne with numerous events organised
throughout the year.
Various themed dining evenings always prove to be very popular, as
members like to take every opportunity to enjoy the excellent catering on
offer at Hartsbourne.
The club dinners are also a highlight of the social calendar at Hartsbourne,
as members are able to build and renew friendships away from the on
course competitions.
Significant dates in the calendar are also celebrated with gusto as our
festive meals are always warmly welcomed by our members, while our
regular quiz nights always go down a treat.
However, if the delights of golf have not hooked you but you would like to
play an active part in Hartsbourne’s social side as well as being able to make
use of the clubhouse facilities, then social membership is also available.
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How to Find Us
Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club is located in close proximity to
Watford town centre and is easily accessible from the M1 and A41.
For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is WD23 1JW.
DirectionsFrom the A41 – Take the exit at junction 19 to Watford. At the next
roundabout take the second exit onto N Western Avenue. Continue
along this road until reaching the roundabout where you take the third
exit onto Colne Way/N Western Avenue. Continue straight before
taking the third exit onto Elstree Road at the following roundabout. At
the next roundabout take the first exit onto Heathbourne Road and stay
on this until reaching a right hand turn onto The Common. After 0.3 miles
turn left onto Hartsbourne Avenue where you will find the entrance to
the club car park straight ahead.
Public Transport The nearest railway station is Bushey, which is just under three miles
away. Seven trains an hour depart from central London with an estimated
journey time of between 15-28 minutes.
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Contact Us
Here at Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club
it is always a pleasure to meet new members,
visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any
queries or questions that you may have then
please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Hartsbourne Golf and Country Club
Hartsbourne Avenue
Bushey Heath
Hertfordshire
WD23 1JW
OfficeTel: 020 8421 7272
Fax: 020 8950 5357
Email: [email protected]
General Manager – Ian ThomasEmail: [email protected]
Events Co-ordinator – Amanda PatashnikTel: 020 8421 7261
Email: [email protected]
Membership Secretary – Ian ThomasTel: 020 8421 7272
Email: [email protected]
Banqueting & Marketing Manager – Eddie GrahamTel: 020 8421 7272
Head Golf Professional – Reeves WeedonTel: 020 8421 7266
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