Club Manager Simon Bawden gives Sport South Devon an insight into one of Devons hidden little treasures... Churston Golf Club!
unrivalled views of the bay and Torquay. Churston has over its many local rivals
of year but one of the greatest advantages the winter months. It can be the worst
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The sun may be shining at this time is with regard to its condition during
the winter months. It can be the worst of winters and the course at Churston
of winters and the course at Churston very well and you won’t be leaving the
Club Manager Simon Bawden tells By The Dart about one of Devon’s little
treasures...Churston Golf Club!
Churston has over its many local rivals is with regard to its condition during remains in excellent condition; it drains
remains in excellent condition; it drains trouser bottoms. The virtues of winter play cannot be underestimated as 6 months
very well and you won’t be leaving the 18th with mud caked to your shoes and trouser bottoms. The virtues of winter play cannot be underestimated as 6 months is a long time not to be playing “proper golf”. Playing at Churston, October
balls, no placing through the green or
is a long time not to be playing “proper golf”. Playing at Churston, October
through to March, is a delight - no plugged balls, no placing through the green or winter mats and temporary greens are very rare indeed.
through to March, is a delight - no plugged the article, Churston is a
winter mats and temporary greens are which is why in the last very rare indeed.
The virtues of winter play cannot be underestimated as 6 months is a long time not to be playing “proper golf”. Playing at Churston, October through to March, is a delight - no plugged balls, no placing through the green or winter mats and temporary greens are very rare indeed.
As mentioned at the top of progressive golf club, few years the club has
As mentioned at the top of taken quite bold decisions. Firstly, Churston took the step
the article, Churston is a which is why in the last taken quite bold decisions.
few years the club has members and visitors. 298883 or email:
sales@SportSouthDevon.co.uk
why in the last few years the club has taken quite bold decisions. Firstly, Churston took the step to introduce an internet based tee time booking system for its members and visitors. The BRS tee booking system was introduced in October 2008 and although it had its critics, the Club remains certain that this was the way forward. It really has been a revolution and probably the biggest operational change the club has seen in its long and illustrious history. I don’t think we should underestimate, even for
Churston is a progressive golf club, which is to introduce an internet based
Firstly, Churston took the step tee time booking system for its
members and visitors. mail:
sales@SportSouthDevon.co.uk
a proficient golfer, that joining a golf club can be a very harrowing experience and the on line tee booking system is ideal for new members. A new member books his time, he knows the names of his playing partners and he can introduce himself to them with an air of confidence rather than an apologetic plea for a game of golf!
progressive golf club, to introduce an internet based tee time booking system for its
hurston is laid out along the west of Torbay and sits between Paignton and Brixham with unrivalled views of the bay and Torquay. The sun may be shining at this time of year but one of the greatest advantages Churston has over its many local rivals is with regard to its condition during the winter months. It can be the worst of winters and the course at Churston remains in excellent condition; it drains very well and you won’t be leaving the 18th with mud caked to your shoes and trouser bottoms.
hurston is laid out along the west of Torbay and sits between Paignton and Brixham with
unrivalled views of the bay and Torquay. The sun may be shining at this time
C of year but one of the greatest advantages 18th with mud caked to your shoes and
hurston is laid out along the west of Torbay and sits between Paignton and Brixham with
Club Manager Simon Bawden gives Sport South Devon an insight into one of Devons hidden little treasures... Churston Golf Club!
GOLF AT THE HEART OF TORBAY
GOLF AT THE HEART OF TORBAY
groundbreaking steps to introduce Fairway Membership, a “lifestyle membership” which you can afford and gives you value for money
The BRS tee booking system was introduced in October 2008 and although it had its critics, the Club remains certain that this was the way forward. It really has been a revolution and probably the biggest operational change the club has seen in its long and illustrious history.
The BRS tee booking system was introduced in October 2008 and although it had its critics, the Club remains certain that this was the way forward. It really has been a revolution and probably the biggest operational change the club has seen in its long and illustrious history.
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Churston has taken the I
don’t think we should underestimate, even for a profi cient golfer, that joining a golf club can be a very harrowing experience and the on line tee booking system is ideal for new members. A new member books his time, he knows the names of his playing partners and he can introduce himself to them with an air of confi dence rather than an apologetic plea for a game of golf!
don’t think we should underestimate, even for a profi cient golfer, that joining a golf club can be a very harrowing experience and the on line tee booking system is ideal for new members. A new member books his time, he knows the names of his playing partners and he can introduce himself to them with an air of confi dence rather than an apologetic plea for a game of golf!
Understanding this barrier Churston has set up Academy Memberships which allows potential golfers, male and female, to learn the fundamentals in a group environment. These include the Stance, Grip, Backswing, Downswing, Long Game, Short Game and Putting.
Understanding this barrier Churston has set up Academy Memberships which allows potential golfers, male and female, to learn the fundamentals in a group environment. These include the Stance, Grip, Backswing, Downswing, Long Game, Short Game and Putting.
At the time Churston introduced the BRS system (incidentally the fi rst private members’ golf club to do so) it also introduced a fl eet of six
At the time Churston introduced the BRS system (incidentally the fi rst private members’ golf club to do so) it also introduced a fl eet of six
Understanding this barrier, Churston has set up Academy Memberships which allows potential golfers, male and female, to learn the fundamentals in a group environment. These include the Stance, Grip, Backswing, Downswing, Long Game, Short Game and Putting.
new buggies. These have been keenly welcomed by members, whose golf as a result has become more enjoyable. Some past members have rejoined the Club as now with the aid of electric transport, they can once again enjoy the game they so dearly love without the pyhsical effort of walking.
Societies which previously went to other Clubs with buggies are now able to have their golf day at Churston because society members who need a buggy can be accommodated.
At the time Churston
Churston has a vibrant social side with events organised to attract a wide spectrum of support.
a result has become more enjoyable. Some past members have rejoined the Club as now with the aid of electric transport, they can once again enjoy the game they so dearly love without the physical effort of walking. Societies which previously went to other Clubs with buggies are now able to have their golf day at Churston because society members who need a buggy can be accommodated. Churston has a vibrant social side with events
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organised to attract a wide spectrum of support. Churston continues to change and move with modern times - it must do to realise its own potential. Golf memberships are also changing. Churston has taken the groundbreaking steps to introduce Fairway Membership, a “lifestyle membership” which you can afford and gives you value for money. See the great Membership deals opposite.
Churston continues to change and move with modern times - it must do to realise its own potential. Golf memberships are also changing. Churston has taken the groundbreaking steps to introduce Fairway Membership, a “lifestyle membership” which you can afford and gives you value for money. See the great Membership deals opposite. For more information on these or any other offers at Churston Golf Club, please call 01803 842751 or visit the website at
www.churstongolf.com
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Societies which previously went to other Clubs with buggies are now able to have their golf day at Churston because society members who need a buggy can be accommodated.
introduced the BRS system (incidentally the first private members’ golf club to do so) it also introduced a fleet of six new buggies. These have been keenly welcomed by members, whose golf as
Churston has a vibrant social side with events organised to attract a wide spectrum of support.
Churston continues to change and move with modern times - it must do to realise its own potential. Golf memberships are also changing. Churston has taken the groundbreaking steps to introduce Fairway Membership, a “lifestyle membership” which you can afford and gives you value for money. See the great Membership deals opposite. For more information on these or any other offers at Churston Golf Club, please call 01803 842751 or visit the website at
www.churstongolf.com
For more information on these or any other offers at Churston Golf Club, please call 01803 842751 or visit the website at www.
churstongolf.com
South Devon Please mention By The Dart when responding to adverts. To advertise here, please call 01803 835740 or email
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new buggies. These have been keenly welcomed by members, whose golf as a result has become more enjoyable. Some past members have rejoined the Club as now with the aid of electric transport, they can once again enjoy the game they so dearly love without the pyhsical effort of walking.
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