Chiltern Forest Golf Club Official Brochure 2014 - 2015

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WelcomeA Brief History Playing GolfAbout Our CourseA Haven For WildlifeTake the Course TourProfessional ShopTuition

Practice FacilitiesMembershipBenefits of MembershipReciprocal GolfThe Spirit of CompetitionLadies’ SectionJunior GolfersVisitors

SocietiesBar and CateringWeddings and FunctionsCorporate OpportunitiesSocial ActivitiesFind and Contact Us

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WELCOME

Chiltern Forest is an 18-hole private members’ golf club that nestles on

the northern edge of the Chiltern Hills near Aylesbury. Easily accessible

from all parts of Buckinghamshire and beyond, it provides an excellent

opportunity for all those wishing to join a golf club. Whether you are an

established player or someone simply wishing to take up the game, we

offer a wide range of membership options.

In addition, the club’s facilities and location provide the perfect venue for

societies and organisations looking to arrange a golf day. Whatever level

of golfing experience you require, the club’s management committee and

staff will make sure that every need is fully catered for.

There is an active social side to Chiltern Forest, and our members are

never short of entertainment with a wide variety of events being enjoyed

at the club throughout the year. Our stunning setting and outstanding

service are an enticing combination that makes us an ideal location for

functions such as weddings and birthday parties.

On behalf of the management committee, members and staff,

may I offer our warmest welcome. We all look forward to you enjoying

your golf at what has been described as “The Jewel in the Chilterns”.


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A BRIEF HISTORY

It is believed that golf was played on our land over 100 years ago,

when most of the Halton area was owned by Alfred de Rothschild,

one of the three fabulously wealthy brothers who settled in the area.

At this time the course was just six holes.

Shortly after the First World War the land was acquired by the War

Office as a training camp for the fledgling RAF. During the Second

World War, the famous professional Henry Cotton was stationed at

RAF Halton and at this time he added three further holes and made

other improvements to the course.

In the 1950s local residents were allowed to play the course at a cost

of 6d, payable at the camp guardhouse before play. The number of

locals playing gradually increased and eventually they formed their

own club at the course. The first clubhouse was a modest affair

consisting of a wooden hut just beside what is now the first tee. Its

concrete base is still there and it gives an idea of its small size! In 1977

a new clubhouse was constructed, including changing rooms and all

the facilities required for a ‘proper’ golf club.

During 1984 the Club negotiated the purchase of additional land

from the Forestry Commission - this land is now our 3rd, 13th, 14th,

15th and 16th holes. The ‘square’ (formed by the 2nd, 6th, 4th and

12th holes) was developed to construct the 5th and 7th holes, and,


importantly, land was generously donated by Mr Wren Stewart, our

friendly neighbouring farmer and former Club President. It was his

land that now provides our 10th and 11th holes and without Wren’s

generosity, Chiltern Forest Golf Club could not have become an 18-

hole course.

On a hot July day in 1992 a Pro-Celebrity competition took place to

mark the occasion, officially opening our course as 18 holes.

After much discussion, work started in 1998 on extending the

clubhouse. The new layout of the building includes a larger dining and

lounge area, improved changing facilities, better catering area and a

dedicated professional’s shop.

Recent major works have included completely rebuilding the 18th

green, which had a tendency to become waterlogged after prolonged

rainfall. Two new bunkers have been installed to the right of the first

green, one of which is a good earner for the Captain’s Charity! In

2006 there was major extension work to the greenkeepers’ facilities

for improved storage and accommodation.

The club and course are constantly improving and this remains the

case with a rolling five-year plan. The course has certainly changed -

the original Rothschild layout included a par-6 hole with the tee on

the site of our present clubhouse and the hole finishing on the site of

our first green.

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PLAYING GOLF

As a private members’ club, Chiltern Forest prides itself on catering

for all golfing needs. Competitions are held on a regular basis for

all our membership categories and abilities. In addition, we have

a number of club teams playing both formal and informal matches

against other local clubs, including our men’s scratch side, men’s

handicap side, ladies teams, and various mixed and senior matches.

We are also proud of the fact that members can have access to the

course without having to book a tee time. Coupled to the numerous

“roll-ups” that occur throughout the week, it means that even on

your own you will never struggle to find a partner for a game. In

addition, our “Buddy” scheme for new members – where an existing

member looks after a new member in his or her first few months –

ensures that you will be fully welcomed and integrated into the club.

Of course we are not a club that allows only members to play. We

actively welcome the casual player and those who wish to arrange

a society or corporate golf day. A range of green fees and society

packages is available and you are encouraged to view either the

separate section on societies, visit our website:

www.chilternforest.co.uk, or contact the secretary for details.


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ABOUT OUR COURSE

Ranked as one of Buckinghamshire’s favourite courses, Chiltern Forest is definitely worth a visit.

Although the course is only 5,760 yards long off the white tees, don’t be fooled! It plays every yard of that due to the hilly nature of the course. Try reaching the par 4 9th in two shots; your approach shot to the 16th green is all uphill, so you will need to carry it the whole way.

Don’t think that you can merely take a driver and a short iron to the greens of our par 4s; if you are off-line then the chances are you will playing your second shot sideways out of the trees. An enjoyable and challenging par 70, this is a true test of golf for players of all abilities, with stunning scenery to match.

Our greenkeeping staff work hard to present a course that is in excellent condition throughout the year. We challenge you to find a better “year round” golf course in the area, as we are extremely fortunate to have a chalkbase soil that drains superbly in the wetter months, but retains moisture in the drier ones.

The club’s commitment to continually improving the course is shown by our investment in the latest greenkeeping equipment and methods, and the continued improvement to our layout by our rolling development programme. Never satisfied with being outstanding, it is the never-ending pursuit of perfection that drives us and makes us the club of choice for the discerning golfer. We are sure that once you have experienced Chiltern Forest Golf Club you will agree that it is indeed a “Jewel in the Chilterns” and will be back to play it again and again.


A HAVEN FOR WILDLIFE

We have a huge variety of interesting plants and wildlife all over our

course. Muntjac, a small species of deer originally imported from

China as ornamental animals, can be frequently seen darting across

some fairways, particularly the 4th and the 12th. Fallow deer can

occasionally be sighted early in the morning.

Three types of woodpecker are in abundance and pheasant frequently

wander the course. In May and June these fiercely territorial birds

‘face up’ to each other and provide a spectacular and noisy display.

Many other species of birds are found, including the tiny Goldcrest,

Britain’s smallest bird, and the rarely-seen Firecrest (well known in

nearby Wendover Woods).

During spring many of the banks are covered with primroses, which

give way to cowslips and oxslips in May time. More importantly, there

are many areas where pink and purple pyramid orchids exist - these

flower in early June. Also the much rarer bee and fly orchids grow in

certain areas.

A glance down at your scorecard may not always give you that warm

glowing feeling inside, but Mother Nature never disappoints!


TAKE THE COURSE TOUR

If you have never played Chiltern Forest 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 course tour

courtesy of Simon Perks, our PGA Professional.

Hole 1 (The Cornfield) 253 yards, par 4

An easily reachable par 4 for the aggressive tee shot. But danger lurks

with three well-placed bunkers and a green that runs away from you.

The ideal play is to play short and rely on a chip and a putt.

Hole 2 (Daniel’s Trudge) 355 yards, par 4

A great-looking hole across the valley. A tee shot up the left to leave

an approach to a green that slopes towards you. Guard against hitting

your ball past the flag as this will leave you a quick putt back.

Hole 3 (Deer Crossing) 170 yards, par 3

A super par 3 where a shot to the right will filter the ball back onto

the green. Beware of the left side as the ball will finish in the forest if

the green is missed.

Hole 4 (The Beeches) 476 yards, par 4

A good par 5 where a tee shot on the left half of the fairway will

gather right. This will leave you with the option of either a lay up

guarding against the bunkers protecting the green or attack

the flag.


Hole 5 (Mentmore) 313 yards, par 4

A good short par 4 where finding the fairway is a must. This will leave

an approach to a bunkerless raised green that is subtly undulating.

Hole 6 (Dingle’s Dell) 306 yards, par 4

A good birdie chance where the brave can drive the green but

beware, as the forest lurks for the wayward. The other option is to

play short and wedge onto a difficult green.

Hole 7 (The Yews) 341 yards, par 4

A tricky dog leg that doesn’t really pay to be too long off the tee. The

ideal line is to hug the trees to the left and let the ball use the slope

to find the centre of the fairway. This will leave a downhill approach

where over the green is not where you want to go.

Hole 8 (The Badger) 160 yards, par 3

A steeply uphill par 3 to a postage stamp of a green. Play plenty of

club for your tee shot as this hole plays far longer than the yardage

suggests.

Hole 9 (Aston Hill) 424 yards, par 4

A drive to the left of the bunker will leave a long approach to a green

that slopes from right to left. This is a long par 4 that will, most of the

time, play as a par 5.


Hole 10 (Stewart’s Field) 379 yards, par 4

A straightforward downhill par 4 where you need to guard against the

out of bounds to the left. This will leave a shot where you can either

pitch short and run it in or pitch it up if you are feeling brave.

Hole 11 (Donkey Field) 313 yards, par 4

There are two option for this tee shot, either play to the left side of

the fairway and the ball will run right, or the bigger hitters will have a

go at the green, which is below and behind the large tree in the centre.

Hole 12 (The Warren) 536 yards, par 5

A great par 5 that plays a little longer than the yardage suggests. Be aware

that the green slopes from right to left and can leave an impossible putt if

positioned wrongly.

Hole 13 (Long Covert) 354 yards, par 4

A good drive up the left-hand side will open the raised two-tier green

up for a second shot that will play little longer than the yardage. The

trees to the right of the green have a habit of grabbing and pulling

your ball into them, so beware!

Hole 14 (The Firs) 355 yards, par 4

Your drive doesn’t need to be too long as the fairway runs away from

you and narrows the further you hit it. The green slopes from front

to back so be careful not to play too short. The back of the green is a

good option.

TAKE THE COURSE TOUR CONTINUED


Hole 15 (Forest Walk) 120 yards, par 3

A good short par 3 where, as at the last, the green slopes from front

to back. So again, the back of the green is a good plan of attack.

Hole 16 (O’er The Top) 374 yards, par 4

A tough par 4 where the best option is to position your ball on the

fairway approximately level with the lone tree on the right-hand side.

Be aware of the out of bounds to the left. This will leave a difficult

blind uphill shot to the green with a lone bunker well to the right.

Hole 17 (Cotton’s Folly) 216 yards, par 3

A really tough par 3 where sometimes a bogey is a good score. You

will need to hug the bank on the left with your tee shot, hoping it

won’t get stuck there. The green slopes from left to right. The bunker

is not the place where you want to play from.

Hole 18 (High Green) 315 yards, par 4

You can either take on the bunker on the left, but the better option

is to lay up short and to the right side of the split-level fairway. This

will leave an approach to a long, raised green where club selection is

all important.

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The Chiltern Forest Pro Shop is run by our qualifed PGA Head

Professional, Pierre Girardel. He is attached to Adam Bishop Golf

who have been partners with Chiltern Forest Golf Club since 2007.

Pierre and his team can provide all the expert advice you need to

make sure your buying decisions are sound ones. The Pro Shop

stocks all the leading brands including Callaway, PING, Macgregor,

TaylorMade, Snake Eyes, Mizuno and Wilson Staff. There is also an

excellent variety of other golfing equipment in stock, including bags,

shoes, balls, clothing and accessories for men, ladies and juniors.

If you are attached to your current equipment you will be heartened

to learn that the Pro Shop also offers a full club repair service from

re-grips to re-shafts. All repairs can be ready within 24 hours.

Clubs can also be custom-fitted by our PGA Professional which gives

you the player added confidence that the equipment you are using

is perfectly suited to your individual swing characteristics. We also

offer a “try before you buy” service to ensure we meet our aim of

complete customer satisfaction.

The Pro Shop is also open to non-members, so feel free to pop in

anytime and take advantage of the frequent price reductions and

special offers.

For more information or to speak to our professional staff call the Pro Shop

on 01296 631267 (option 2).

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Golf can be a difficult game to master, you only have to watch the

touring pros on television that play the game for a living to have

this view confirmed. What chance, then, the casual player who has

so many other demands on his or her time? It may not be possible

to break par on a regular basis, but professional tuition, combined

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performance.

With a greater understanding of your strengths and weaknesses

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personal satisfaction that comes from its achievement. Goal-setting in

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Our professional staff are available seven days a week for individual

or group lessons for all ages and abilities. We offer simple, easy-to-

understand instruction tailored to the individual player’s needs, with

video available if required. We deliver top advice on technique and,

importantly, course management to players of all standards.

At Chiltern Forest we are keen to encourage younger players to take

up the game and our resident professional, offers a tailored package

of lessons at discounted rates, which teaches youngsters all aspects

of the game; chipping, pitching and putting, driving, iron shots plus

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TUITION



Excellent instruction is nothing without the facilities to put those newly-learnt skills into action, working on them until they become second nature.

Here, again, Chiltern Forest scores highly for the conscientious golfer looking to maximise their potential and lower their handicap to become the best they can possibly be.

The club’s practice facilities are open to members and those taking lessons at the club.

There is a pitching green of around 130 yards close to the second tee where members can take their own balls and work on their wedge game.

The green next to the car park beside the first tee is available for practising short chip shots. It also has a practice bunker, perfect for those who wish to incorporate the words “sand save” into their golfing vocabulary.

There is an excellent putting green located right outside the Pro Shop which is perfect for familiarising yourself with the speed of the greens so you don’t have to worry about those costly three-putts during your round.

For those who find time is at a premium, there are two practice net close to the chipping green, affording the opportunity to warm up before beginning a round.

PRACTICE FACILITIES


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Chiltern Forest offers a range of membership options aimed at making it as easy as possible to become a part of our outstanding club.

Our commitment to junior golf and to growing the game is absolute and we are particularly proud of the appealing rates on offer to younger players and to those considering taking up the game for the first time.

If you are just starting out on your golfing career, our unique Academy membership incorporates a series of lessons with our resident professional to give you that vital initial experience.

We offer a full seven-day membership and five-day memberships for those wishing to play Monday to Friday. There are excellent rates for juniors under 16 and aged 16-18 and we offer several intermediate memberships from 19 – 35 years of age.

Our Academy membership is perfect for beginners and for those looking to use the club’s excellent off-course facilities only, we offer a social membership.

All 7-day, 5-day and Intermediate subscriptions can be paid by Direct Debit. Please see the General Manager for details.

All applicants are invited for a short informal interview with the Captain or Committee member, at which any queries may be answered.

Contact Neil Clayton by telephone or through the website for more details.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.chilternforest.

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Chiltern Forest Golf Club has a wide range of members from all ages and many professions. We are always regarded as being a friendly club and it is an ideal time to join since we do not currently have a waiting list.

As a member you, in effect, become a temporary part owner of the club and can enjoy the benefit that involves. Therefore it is important that your time and effort in supporting the activities of the club is as important as paying your subscriptions.

By joining CFGC as a member you are expected to abide by club rules and to appreciate that you are joining a non-profit making organisation, which is managed by its members on an elected, voluntary basis.

Becoming a playing member affords the following benefits:• Unlimited use throughout the year of one of the most scenic golf courses in this area.

• A practice chipping/bunker area, net and putting green.• Fine catering in our well-equipped clubhouse for you and your guests.• The ability to play golf for free at ten other golf courses• The opportunity to play in a wide variety of club and mixed team matches against other clubs.• Membership swipe card enabling entry to the clubhouse and discounted bar purchases.• Extensive diary of events; golf and social.• No booking of golf required.• Extensive and well-run range of competitions for all ages and handicaps.• The opportunity to meet other golfers who may become lifelong friends.• Automatic membership of the English Golf Union.• Discounted green fees for your guests.• Obtain a handicap, recognised universally.

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Chiltern Forest Golf Club is always striving for ways to ensure membership offers

outstanding value for money and one such example is by offering free or discounted

golf at neighbouring clubs with whom we have a reciprocal agreement.

There are currently ten clubs with which we enjoy a reciprocal arrangement. Six

are in Bedfordshire with one each in Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and

Middlesex. See right:

Certain conditions apply and all members of Chiltern Forest wishing to make

arrangements for reciprocal golf must telephone the club they wish to visit and

ascertain availability before requesting a letter of introduction from the General

Manager. This letter must be shown at the club on the day of the visit.

RECIPROCAL GOLF

Bedford and County

01234 352617

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Buckingham

01280 815566

www.buckinghamgolfclub.co.uk

Dunstable Downs

01582 604472

www.dunstabledownsgolf.co.uk

Laleham, Surrey

01932 564211

www.laleham-golf.co.uk

Leighton Buzzard

01525 244800

www.leightonbuzzardgolf.net

Millbrook

01525 402269

www.themillbrook.com

St. Neots, Cambs.

01480 472363

www.stneotsgolfclub.co.uk

South Bedfordshire

01582 591500

www.southbedsgolfclub.co.uk

The Bedfordshire

01234 822555

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Thorney Park, Middlesex

01895 422095

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The ability to test one’s prowess in the sporting arena against one’s peers is for many one of the principal reasons in joining a club. Chiltern Forest fully satisfies on that score (as it does in many other facets) by providing numerous competitions throughout the year. Play against other clubs, play against friends, play for silverware, play for fun, the opportunities are boundless. Play as much as you choose and learn about your golf game (and your character!) in pressure situations. Here is a taste of what is on offer to members:

Men• Monthly Medals: Every month there is at least one qualifying competition; Stableford format in the winter months, November to March - strokeplay format April to October.

• Majors: These are seasonal pairs competitions, e.g. Spring or Summer Prize and Clubhouse Trophy. They are played using different formats, such as foursomes, greensomes and sometimes better-ball Stableford.• Knockout Match Play: There are several summer singles knockout competitions for different categories of handicap. From October to April there is a Winter League pairs knockout.• Club Matches: A chance to play against other clubs in the area, both home and away.• Non-Diary Competitions: If you fancy a less formal game, there are various morning “swindle” groups. The most popular is the one on Saturday (and Sunday) mornings. A great chance to meet others and cards are drawn to ensure a good mix.

THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION


• Seniors: Over 55s meet every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Once a month they run a medal for handicap purposes. All are welcome, regardless of age.

Ladies• Monthly Medals/Stablefords: Ladies have LGU medal (strokeplay) and Stableford competitions throughout the year. They take place on Mondays and Saturdays.• Ladies Majors: Autumn meetings are held on Saturdays. Other competitions include Foursomes competitions, a 27-hole Rosebowl Competition, an Irons competition, some of which are held on Saturdays, some on Mondays.• Club Matches: Friendly club matches against many other local clubs,

both home and away. Also the ladies take part in a Chiltern Ladies Greensomes league.

Mixed• Mixed Matches: During the year there are about eight or ten matches with other clubs in the area.• Mixed Monthly Greensomes: Held on the last Thursday of each month.• Friday Night Greensomes/Nine and Dine: This is a fun 9-hole event played throughout the summer with food afterwards.• Spring and Autumn Mixed Greensomes: Played on Friday evenings.• Mixed Greensomes Knockout: A matchplay competition that runs throughout the summer.

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• Are you spending more time at the 19th hole than on the

golf course, due to injury or fatigue?

• Are you aware that we can help you strengthen your core

muscles to improve balance, stability and power?

• Did you know that a warm up for your next match with a

therapeutic golf massage will reduce the risk of muscle damage?

Our aim is to help you perform better, hit further, with a

smoother swing and above all to enjoy your golf.

We can identify problems with your flexibility, stability,

posture, balance and swing sequencing which may contribute

to swing faults, posture dysfunction or even injury!


The Ladies’ Section at Chiltern Forest is a friendly, active group

of ladies of all ages, who enjoy their golf and who play regularly in

competitions, matches, mixed events and socially. They also enjoy

the opportunities to get together and make good use of the club’s

catering facilities.

At Chiltern Forest, unlike many other clubs, ladies’ competitions take

place on both Saturdays and Mondays, so ladies with work or family

commitments can always get a competitive round of golf. Monthly

medals and monthly Stablefords are played on both Saturdays and

Mondays, and the majority of the numerous major competitions also

take place on Saturdays, including the Ladies Championship - a 36-

hole event played over Saturday and Sunday.

Additionally, we have various knock-out and eclectic competitions

which can take place at any time. In addition to our formal

competitions, there are ‘roll-ups’ on Saturdays and Mondays when

there is no competition scheduled. There are also league fixtures

against other clubs. At Chiltern Forest the opportunity to play for

your club is always there - there is no ‘elite’ squad and if you volunteer

to play you will have a good chance of being selected.

We are very welcoming to new members so, if you are thinking about

joining a golf club in the area, contact the

General Manager, Neil Clayton (01923 631267),

and arrange to come and see the course and meet a member of the

Ladies Committee.

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INSURANCE THAT’S ON YOUR DOORSTEP

Having a local office means we’re accessible, whether you need to make changes to your policy, make a claim or need financial advice. We can help you with: • Home & Car Insurance • Business & Commercial Vehicle Insurance • Retirement Planning • Protection NFU Mutual Financial Advisers advise on NFU Mutual products and selected products from specialist providers. We’ll explain the services we offer and our charges. For a real conversation about your needs call 01442 270000 or pop into our branch NFU Mutual Office, Boxted Farm, Berkhamsted Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP1 2SG

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The benefits of golf to young people are many. It can result in the

forging of new friendships, fuel a sporting passion that can last a

lifetime or even bring out physical or mental attributes that have

previously gone undiscovered.

At Chiltern Forest, we know our juniors are our senior members of

the future and without them we would ultimately have no club. For

this reason we champion our younger players and this is an area which

we are actively looking to promote and grow over the coming years.

Juniors can benefit from very attractive membership rates and with

Simon Perks, our Head PGA Golf Professional, you could not be in

better hands. Simon runs one-to-one and group coaching for juniors

and is the perfect person to help young golfers get the most from

their game.

Junior improvement programmes can be created to suit the needs

and aspirations of each individual and there are also beginner classes

aimed at teaching children the basics to enable them to get out and

enjoy the game as quickly as possible. Learning sound fundamentals at

an early age means many years of frustration on the course later in life

can be avoided!

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Chiltern Forest welcomes visitors whether they are a guest of a member or a green fee visiting. Currently it is not necessary to provide a handicap certificate to play, but the club reserves the right to refuse permission to play if a player’s lack of ability is likely to be to the detriment of others on the course.

We request that all visitors visit our Professional Shop before play, whereupon advice concerning play on the course will be provided. The shop is fully stocked with all golfer’s requirements and highly competitive on price.

We are a welcoming club, but we respectfully request that visitors abide by our rules of etiquette and dress code. Please keep to the paths where provided, replace pitch marks and divots, and do not to

climb the steep banks, especially to tees and greens.

Please note that mobile phones are not permitted in the clubhouse or on the course. Calls can, however, be made or taken in the car park. T-shirts, jeans or trainers are not allowed. Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in at all times. Tailored shorts and white above-the-ankle sports socks are acceptable. No cargo shorts or trousers are permitted.

We do not have designated tee times so please telephone the Professional Shop on 01296 631817 or the General Manager on

01296 631267 to establish what may be booked in advance of your visit. Winter times are restricted, please telephone in advance for availability.

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Chiltern Forest is the ideal setting for societies and corporate days. We can

cater during the week for small or large groups and are happy to customise

your day to exact requirements. We can deliver the complete package to

exceed expectations of visitors or guests. If you are looking to make a lasting

impression, then what better way than with a memorable golfing day out?

We can provide everything you need to make sure your day is a

success, including nearest the pin and longest drive markers. If you are

looking for some stylish prizes, then look no further than our well-

stocked club shop.

We offer six different packages, for golfing societies numbering 12

or more persons. These range from the popular Standard Package

consisting of coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and a light (but filling)

lunch, to the deluxe, top-of-the-range option that amounts to a

dream day out for anyone who loves the game of golf: the Executive

Package features coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes, light lunch,

a second round of 18 holes and a three-course dinner.

Please see our website or contact the General Manager on 01296 631267

(option 1) for further details & current prices.

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The modern Chiltern Forest clubhouse is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of the Chiltern Hills. Its location offers unrivalled views across Aylesbury Vale towards Mentmore and Leighton Buzzard – and its outdoor terrace looks out over the tough 17th and 18th finishing holes. The clubhouse has been extended in recent years and now offers a large lounge and dining area, spike bar, locker rooms, pro shop and the main office.

The clubhouse bar and catering is run by Paul and Claire Phillips, who have received glowing reviews since joining the club in June 2012. The couple have successfully run the Greyhound pub in Wigginton for a number of years and pride themselves on offering a warm and courteous welcome to members and visitors alike.

The bar is well stocked with a wide range of draught and bottled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Real ale fans will be delighted to find their needs well catered for, with three ales on tap, two of them from the local Tring Brewery.

A bar menu is available with a huge choice of freshly made sandwiches, baps and baguettes as well as bar meals, omelettes and burgers. Sunday lunches are available on advertised dates throughout the year, however if you would like a lunch for a party of 12 or more, please contact us.

The bar is open from 11am every day and the kitchen from 10am daily. Closing times vary according to the time of year so please check on the noticeboards in the lounge.

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WEDDINGS AND FUNCTIONS

With our superior clubhouse facilities, outstanding location, excellent food and first-class service, Chiltern Forest Golf Club ticks all the boxes as the venue for your wedding or other special occasion.

With fantastic views out over the course and some delightful Bedfordshire countryside beyond, this is the perfect place for any event. We can help you celebrate in style from organising your function to just supplying the venue.

Whatever your catering needs - from an extensive buffet to a lavish three-course meal - we can accommodate them. Our caterers, Paul and Claire Phillips, pride themselves on not only providing good food but in tailoring menus specifically to what the customer wants. For that reason you will be invited to come in and view the premises

before sitting down to discuss exactly what you want.

Birthday or retirement party, christening celebration, wedding reception, the possibilities are endless. You use your imagination to dream up an excuse to make use of our fabulous facilities and we promise you an evening that you will remember for all the right reasons. We can comfortably accommodate around 80 for a sit-down meal or up to 120 for an evening reception.

We are easy to get to, with excellent access and with more than ample on-site parking for all your guests.

For further information please contact the General Manager on 01296

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a full bathroom or central heating design and installation by using Peter

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to the highest standard and at a very competitive price.

We cover;- natural gas and LPG boilers installed, repaired and serviced

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Champneys College offers beauty therapy training to international standards. A commercial salon is open to the general

public where students carry out treatments on clients under the expert supervision of highly qualified tutors.

Champneys College is nestled in the scenic grounds of Champneys Tring Health Spa in Hertfordshire, this makes Champneys College

the best kept beauty secret in the Chilterns.All beauty and body treatments are available from top to toe

including Pamper Days. To book call 01442 291333. Discounts are available for group bookings.

At Champneys College, beauty therapy courses are available to suit everyone’s career aspirations. from school

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CORPORATE OPPORTUNITIES

Chiltern Forest 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 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.

Our lounge is comfortable and homely and will instantly put your fellow employees or corporate contacts at their ease. Our conscientious staff are on hand to assist in any way with your event and regular refreshments can be provided to keep delegates alert

and refreshed. Sandwiches, snack meals or sit-down dinners can be booked and breakfast meetings are a particular speciality.

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? It is ideal for team-building purposes.

To make the right impression for that product launch or to introduce your firm, why not speak to us about hosting a corporate golf day here? We will take care of the organisation so you can concentrate on your guests.

For more details, please call the General Manager on 01296 631267 (option 1).

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Apart from the joy of testing your golfing skills in such a delightful

setting, there are numerous other ways to enjoy what we have to

offer. There is a very active social side to Chiltern Forest Golf Club

and special events take place throughout the year.

One of the traditional highlights is Burns Night where we gather to

pay homage to arguably Scotland’s finest export (aside from golf,

that is). The clubhouse is decorated accordingly and is truly a sight to

behold. Members get the chance to dress up in their finery for the

highly-popular summer ball, while the celebrations on Captain’s Day

are always eagerly awaited.

The club holds regular entertainment group meetings to discuss and

arrange social functions for the benefit of members and their friends.

Among the successful and original ideas to come from this have been

a Caribbean BBQ with a live Steel Band and an Arabian Night with a

belly dancer. We regularly hold Quiz Nights and the occasional Race

Night has also proved to be a popular event at the club.

Make new friends and enjoy many a fine night’s entertainment by

availing yourself of a social membership at our popular club.


FIND AND CONTACT US

How To Find Us

Chiltern Forest Golf Club is situated six miles south east of Aylesbury

and 25 miles south of Milton Keynes.

For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is HP22 5NQ.

Directions By Car

We are just off the B4009 between the historic market towns of

Wendover to the south and Tring to the north. Take the turning off

this road to St Leonards (on the left travelling south and on the right

travelling north) and Chiltern Forest will be found about 500 yards on

your left..

Public Transport

The nearest railway station is Wendover, served by Chiltern Railways,

which is just over four miles or roughly a 10-minute taxi ride away.

Two trains an hour run from London Marylebone to Wendover,

journey time is 47 minutes. Two trains an hour run from Aylesbury to

Wendover, journey time is 8 minutes.

Contact Us

Here at Chiltern Forest 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 contact us.

Address

Chiltern Forest Golf Club

Aston Hill

Halton

Aylesbury

Bucks HP22 5NQ

Main Switchboard

01296 631267

Option 1: Office

Option 2: Pro Shop

Option 3: Bar

Option 4: Kitchen

Fax:

01296 632709

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:

www.chilternforest.co.uk

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Address

Chiltern Forest Golf Club

Aston Hill

Halton

Aylesbury

Bucks HP22 5NQ

Main Switchboard

01296 631267

Option 1: Office

Option 2: Pro Shop

Option 3: Bar

Option 4: Kitchen

Fax:

01296 632709

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website:


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CHILTERN FOREST GOLF CLUB

01296 631267

Aston HillHalton

AylesburyBucks HP22 5NQ


Documents

Chiltern Forest Golf Club Official Brochure 2014 - 2015