Where is the Richmond Golf Club?
HOW TO FIND US Members Area scroll down for more Welcome to The Richmond Golf Club Only nine miles from central London, the beautiful parkland of The Richmond Golf Club is a welcoming oasis of calm.
Why play at Richmond Park Golf Club?
Founded in 1924 and set amidst the history and splendour of London's largest Royal Park, Richmond Park Golf Club is one of the finest and open of golf clubs playing in a public facility. The aim of the club is to bring all our members together in competitive golf and social functions in as pleasant and friendly an atmosphere as possible.
Who is the patron of the Richmond Country Club?
The Grade I listed building, Sudbrook House, in the park, is now the clubhouse. The patron of the club is Prince Andrew, Duke of York . The Club was founded in February 1891, at a meeting at the Greyhound Hotel in Richmond.
How much is a round at Richmond Golf Club?
GREEN FEESWINTERSUMMERMembers' Guest Green Fees *Weekdays and Weekends£40.00£40.00Visitors' Green Fees *Weekdays (Day) £75.00 £100.00£75.00£100.00Weekends (Round)£100.00£130.00Juniors Weekdays & Weekends * Depending on the course condition (November-March)£25.00£25.00Nov 12, 2020
Who owns Richmond Golf?
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Does Richmond Golf Club have a driving range?
The Richmond Golf Club is located in Richmond. The golf club has 1 18 hole golf course which overlooks Richmond Park. The facility has a full driving range, access to golf buggies, a 19th hole and a golf shop.
How long is Richmond golf course?
The 18 hole layout measures 5510 metres and has a par of 70. The club takes pride in its long history which dates back from October 1897 when golf was first played on the Hawkesbury Agricultural College paddocks. Marcia Yates, President of the Associate Members in 1986 compiled a 'Brief History of Richmond Golf Club.
Does Highgate Golf Club have a driving range?
The Highgate Golf Club is located in Haringey. The golf club has 1 18 hole courses. The club has other facilities which includes a driving range, golf buggies, a clubhouse and a golf shop. The nearest London Underground station is Highgate.
How many yards is Richmond Golf Club?
6,091 yards (5,570 m) The Richmond Golf Club is a private golf club whose 18-hole course now occupies the historic Sudbrook Park adjacent to Richmond Park, in Petersham, south west London. The Grade I listed building, Sudbrook House, in the park, is now the clubhouse.
Who won the first golf tournament at Carnoustie?
This was the day before playing in and winning his first Open Championship at Carnoustie, beating Jack Newton in a play-off.
When was Richmond Park Golf Club founded?
Richmond Park Golf Club. Founded in 1924 and set amidst the history and splendour of London's largest Royal Park, Richmond Park Golf Club is one of the finest and open of golf clubs playing in a public facility.
When was the Prince's Course opened?
The course. Opened in 1923 by HRH Prince of Wales, the Prince's Course was built to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy a fine golf course within London, at a time when golf was very exclusive.
When was Richmond Golf Club founded?
Richmond Golf Club was founded on 5th February 1891 at a meeting in the Greyhound Hotel in Richmond and ten days later members were playing on a course staked out on the Old Deer Park. Problems with the lease resulted in the club relocating to its current location at Sudbrook Park in Petersham, where Tom Dunn set out a new course less ...
Is the golf course plain?
Relatively plain course, in fairness I played it in the winter so not at its finest but in comparison to other clubs at the time of year it was not in the greatest condition. That being said would head back to try it again and give it a fair chance and maybe play the other course too.#N#June 18, 2020
Is there another golf course at Richmond Park?
Mark, are you sure you are talking about the right golf course? There is no other course to try at Richmond Golf Club, there are however two courses at Richmond Park.
Overview
The Richmond Golf Club is a private golf club whose 18-hole course now occupies the historic Sudbrook Park adjacent to Richmond Park, in Petersham, south west London. The Grade I listed building, Sudbrook House, in the park, is now the clubhouse.
History
The Club was founded in February 1891, at a meeting at the Greyhound Hotel in Richmond. It briefly leased a course at Old Deer Park, before moving to Sudbrook Park in Petersham, where it has been located ever since.
Without a clubhouse initially, the members met in the Fox and Duck public house, which they also used for the changing rooms, before obtaining the lease of Sudbrook Park and House in 1898.
Golfing and competitions
The club runs a full schedule of friendly and competitive golfing activities. It still runs competitions dating back to the first days of the club, of which notable competitions include:
• The Stephenson Challenge Cup trophies, first presented in 1895 to the winners of the singles and foursomes matchplay competitions.
• The Don Memorial Challenge Cup, instituted in 1895, a 36-hole scratch medal which is open to members of invited local golf clubs.
Course
The course was designed by Tom Dunn in 1896, one of many laid out by him during the explosion of popularity of the sport in the late 19th century.
The current layout of the course consists of six par 3, eight par 4 and four par 5 holes, with a total length of 6,091 yards (5,570 m) and a par of 70 (SSS 69).
Between 2010 and 2012, the course underwent significant renovation, including the constructio…
Clubhouse
The club's clubhouse, Sudbrook House, was built around 1725 by architect James Gibbs, for John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll. It is built of a combination of white Portland stone and dark red brick, and is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of early eighteenth-century English Palladian architecture.
At the centre of Sudbrook House is The Cube Room, which is the club's principal dining and func…
Other facilities
In addition to the course, there are extensive practice facilities, including: 2 putting greens, a 250-yard driving range with covered teaching bays, and a short-game practice area for chipping and bunker shots.
The clubhouse has two bars, one which is reserved exclusively for members, dining rooms, a TV lounge and a snooker room.
See also
• Richmond Park Golf Club
• Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club
External links
• Official website
• Watercolour of Sudbrook Park Golf Course, c.1940 by John Sanderson-Wells