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Landscape:
The exceptionally high quality of the greens, which
have been consistently maintained, are a particular
feature of the course, however, Stoke Park is about
more than just a great course - traditions, events,
competitions and a great atmosphere created over a century
make this course world-class.
Course facts:
- Iconic Stoke Park Club is one of England's most beautiful
and most famous country estates, and as such has featured
in many classic feature films.
- From 1066, the estate was inherited in a direct line
of descent for 515 years until it was sold to the Crown
in 1581 to pay the outstanding debts of Henry Hastings,
the Third Earl of Huntingdon. The Commander-in-Chief
of Henry VIII's army, Hastings was responsible for the
manor's refurbishment in 1555, part of which can still
be seen today.
- John Penn (1760 - 1834) - a scholar, poet
and prolific patron of architecture - was responsible
for most of what can still be seen at the Club today.
A major landowner, Penn was awarded £130,000 in
compensation after he was forced to sell his family's
26-million-acre estate in Pennsylvania by the new US
Government. He decided to spend much of it on Stoke
Park.
- The Mansion was designed by James Wyatt, architect
to King George III, who worked on the development of
the house and monuments from 1790 to 1813. The historic
parkland is the product of two geniuses of the eighteenth
century, landscape architects 'Capability' Brown
and Humphry Repton, who designed the landscape
seen today.
- The estate was used as a private residence until
1908, when 'Pa' Lane Jackson, founder of the Corinthian
Sporting Club, purchased the estate, turning it into
Britain's finest country club. Harry S. Colt was engaged
to design the golf course.
Playing the course
Playing Stoke Park Club is a delight. It isn't physically
demanding, but there are several holes that mentally
test golfers of all standards. The famous Par 3 7th
hole is considered to be Colt's finest ever creations,
and is the model for the famous 12th at the Augusta
National (part of Amen Corner).
Score card
Address:
Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, SL2 4PG, UK
Telephone:
00 44 (0) 1753 717171
Website:
www.stokeparkclub.com
Courses and length:
27 (18 holes plus a 9-hole golf course)
On the course dress code:
Formal/smart golf attire. Golf shoes required.
Tee timesL
7 am to 4 pm
Handicap:
Certificate required - 18 men, 24 ladies.
Green fees:
May to October: 18 holes weekdays £125, weekend
£200
November to March: 18 holes weekdays £50, weekend
£100
March to April:18 holes weekdays £75, weekend
£150
Buggies are available.
Pro shop:
Open from 7.30am to 7.00pm during the summer and from
7.30am to 5.00pm during the winter.Teaching professionals
are on hand to give expert advice and to book golf lessons
every day. To book a lesson or would like further information
on the courses available, call the Club Shop on 01753
717184 or email: clubshop *at* stokeparkclub *dot* com.
Facilities:
The Boutique is situated in the Pavilion and opens from
9am to 7pm, every day. The collection includes Prada
sportswear, Hugo Boss sportswear and Mulberry bags.
Location:
BY ROAD FROM THE M4
Exit the M4 at junction 6 and take the A355 towards
Slough then Beaconsfield. After 2.5 miles turn right
at the double mini roundabout in Farnham Royal on to
the B416 (Park Road). The entrance to Stoke Park Club
is 1.25 miles on the right.
BY ROAD FROM THE M40
Exit the M40 at junction 2 and take the A355 towards
Slough. After 5 miles, turn left at the double mini
roundabout in Farnham Royal on to the B416 (Park Road).
The entrance to Stoke Park Club is 1.25 miles on the
right.
London Heathrow Airport is just seven miles away, and
the nearest train stations are Slough or Gerrards Cross. |
