LANGLEY PARK GOLF CLUB

Official Brochure 2017 - 2018 Langley Park Golf Club

05 Welcome 33 Golf Tuition 07 History 35 Custom Club Fitting 09 About the Course 37 Golf Societies 12 Course Guide 39 Open Competitions 17 Benefits of Membership 41 Visitors 19 Becoming a Member 43 Fine Dining 20 Playing Categories 44 Parties and Functions 25 The Clubhouse 47 A Haven for Wildlife 29 Social Activities 49 How to find us. 31 Our Pro Shop 50 Contact Us

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angley Park Golf Club, in The golf course, though, is just one of the We work hard at ensuring we provide Beckenham Kent, is a haven of many facilities that await you. Our clubhouse everyone with a fantastic service, whether peace and tranquillity which first offers the perfect place to relax with partners, it’s on or off the golf course, so come and see L friends and family before or after enjoying a what makes us special. We very much look opened for play in 1910. round of golf. forward to welcoming you to Langley Park. Steeped in history, Langley Park was The Pro Shop stocks a full range of originally designed by five-time Open equipment and also has clubs, trolleys and Champion, John Henry Taylor. buggies for hire; while you’re guaranteed a warm welcome from our club Professional, The course has been used as a Regional Paul Sherman and his team. Open qualifier on numerous occasions and is well known for its exceptional greens. The outstanding facilities lend themselves There is something to interest golfers at all easily as an ideal venue for a wide range of levels, with each hole offering its own unique functions including anniversary and birthday challenge. celebrations, wedding receptions and business meetings.

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ome names now legendary in the designing and remodelling golf courses the 2012 US Senior PGA Championship and world of golf are forever linked around Britain. the 2012 US Senior Open Championship, with Langley Park golf course. and, most notably, Henry Cotton. S Langley Park was one of those courses. With his achievements forever preserved Taylor himself said “the ground lends itself No history of Langley Park would be in the World Golf Hall of Fame, what better very well to the game. I have no hesitation in complete without a mention of the name person to be charged with crafting a golfing saying that the course will afford an excellent Cotton, the professional golfer here from masterpiece than John Henry Taylor. test of golf”. Even today it still maintains 1926 to 1933. After seven years with the many of the original designs J.H.Taylor Club he won his first Open Championship A member of the fabled Great Triumvirate, implemented. the following year. He added two more to his J.H. Taylor was a five-time winner of the Open career tally before being inducted into the Championship, as well as adding The French Formerly part of the Goodhart Estate, it was World Golf Hall of Fame in 1980. and German Opens to his illustrious career originally built as a parkland site and still achievements. retains much of the original flat terrain and is The Club proudly celebrated its centenary in dominated by maturing oak trees. 2010 with a number of special events in the While Taylor was a driving force in the Clubhouse enjoyed by all. formation of the Professional Golfers’ With over 100 years of history, the Club has Association in Britain, he also spent many produced many fine golfers throughout the of the years following his playing career years including, Roger Chapman, winner of

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ur 18 hole parkland course is set The fairways thread through flat, wooded The constant ambition is to better ourselves in 120 acres and contains only parkland and the course is noted for its and to invest in our future with extensive one par 5 from the White Tees excellent greens and its long par fours, eight drainage and irrigation work being carried O of which are over 400 yards. The par-three out over the years. Water is supplied from with a tough par of 69. It is a true test 18th has a picturesque lake that stretches our own subterranean source, making our of golf. almost from tee to green. course playable all year round.

Over the years the course has been Though the course appears to be flat, redesigned several times, often dictated by this is by no means true, as the ground is nature or technology. In between the major consistently rising and falling in just the alterations, minor adjustments are constantly gentle folds and undulations that a good being made. course needs, with all the greens containing “borrows” in some degree.

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The hard work of our full-time green-keeping The par 4 seventh, for example, is stroke Our signature hole is the picturesque 18th, staff and substantial investment in acquiring index 1 from the White Tees for good with views over the lake where a par to finish the very best equipment to help them reason. At 446 yards it requires a long with is most welcome. perform their task, has reaped its rewards. accurate drive round a left-hand dog- leg before dealing with two treacherous Our course is also home to many plant and Whilst those enjoying a good day on the bunkers in front of the green. animal species, with mature trees stretching Greens are likely to prosper, there are a throughout. Small mammals, birds and number of testing holes that examine all Water comes into play on several holes via a exotic fish call our course home and offer parts of one’s game. number of strategically placed ditches and an enjoyable distraction during your round streams, while the bunkering makes the of golf. course a challenge for golfers of all abilities.

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f you have never played at Langley Hole 1, 416 yards, par 4 Hole 3, 440 yards, par 4 Hole 5, 196 yards, par 3 Hole 7, 446 yards, par 4 Hole 9, 367 yards, par 4 Park Golf Club before you are in for a A tough opening hole, requiring a long A long tough par 4, which at 440 yards from The first of the four par 3’s and definitely the Stroke index 1 on the White/Yellow card, this One of the shorter par 4’s on the course but treat. Make the most of your trip by straight drive slightly left of centre to be able the Whites will need two good shots, even hardest! Measuring at just under 200yards is a dogleg from right to left, with several large also one of the narrowest. A slight dogleg I to see the green with your approach. The from the best of players. Watch out for the from the competition tees with a huge tier oak trees ready to catch anyone trying to from left to right, playing uphill to a long and learning about some of the pitfalls that second shot is ever so slightly up hill to a stream that lies 100 yards short of the green in the middle of the green, it makes club cut the corner. The long second shot playing undulating green. Club selection is vital for lie in wait and how to avoid them as you raised green, so take more club! which will catch a miss-hit second shot. An selection tricky. Take care to note the pin slightly uphill, needs plenty of club to avoid your approach if you are to make par. follow our hole-by-hole tour. undulating green awaits you with several position before hitting your tee shot for the the bunkers short of the green, but anything Hole 2, 364 yards, par 4 subtle breaks. Par is a great score! best chance of a par. past the pin means a 3 putt is likely. A narrow undulating fairway, with out of bounds lurking on the left and trees on Hole 6, 376 yards, par 4 Hole 8, 411 yards, par 4 the right, all ready to catch an errant drive. Hole 4, 448 yards, par 4 A slight dogleg from left to right and one of A straightforward looking par 4 but a miss-hit Accuracy is at a premium from the tee, with a A long par four fraught with danger. The right the shorter par 4’s - that’s not to say it’s an drive may fail to clear the grassy mounds, and green that falls away for your 2nd shot. Take a hand bunker off the tee will catch the big easy one! Several bunkers on both sides of the ditches flank both sides of the fairway leading par and move on. hitters, but several bunkers around the green fairway, and more around the green, means to a well bunkered green that slopes severely await even the slightest miss-hit second. that accuracy more than distance may be from left to right. The second shot into this Although the green appears quite simple, the your best plan here. green generally plays a club shorter than the slope from back to front can catch you out. yardage suggests. Stroke Index 1 on the Red card.

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Hole 10, 158 yards, par 3 Hole 12, 459 yards, par 4 Hole 14, 472 yards, par 5 Hole 16, 367 yards, par 4 Hole 17, 435 yards, par 4 Hole 18, 162 yards, par 3 One of the Clubs signature holes, a short Long and arrow straight, the 12th is the From the Whites this is the only par 5 on the A slight dogleg right, surrounded by trees One of the toughest tee shots on the course, A pretty hole to finish but also a potential unassuming par 3, measuring 158 yards from longest par 4 at 459 yards from the Whites. course. Longer hitters can certainly reach in and gorse. The ideal line off the tee is straight playing through a funnel of trees onto a card-wrecker! Hit over the lake to the green, the furthest tee, but the green is raised and The undulating fairway can make your second two shots, but keeping the ball in play is vital. at the conifer on the left edge of the fairway. generous fairway. There is more room left than but also avoid the stream which runs across slopes severely from right to left. You must shot tricky and a green sloping in several The ideal line from the tee is over the corner Longer hitters may cut the corner by hitting you think, as anything right will be caught up the front and to the left. Take a par and walk carry your shot all the way to the green from directions means that a 2 putt is welcome. of the gorse, just right of centre, with a second over the copse, but beware of the ditch in the ditch or even find the out of bounds. A off with a smile! the tee, or it will be gathered by the valley shot to a narrow well protected green. Anyone crossing the fairway that may catch a long fairly flat green awaits your approach but the short of the green or fall into one of the Hole 13, 163 yards, par 3 laying-up must avoid the deep fairway bunker drive. The green slopes considerably from four well placed bunkers need to be avoided. deep bunkers. A tricky par 3 with a long narrow green and on the right. back to front, so keep the ball below the flag. bunkers short and on both sides. Hitting the Hole 11, 341 yards, par 4 green is a must if you re to achieve your par. Hole 15, 446 yards, par 4 The shortest par 4 on the course but certainly, Watch out for the subtle borrows in the green A tough driving hole that ideally requires a the tightest! With large conifers lurking on – they are bigger than they look. slight fade. The second shot is downhill so both sides of the fairway 200 yards from the will always play a club shorter. Make sure you tee, the smart play is to hit a fairway wood or avoid the grass bunkers that lie short of the long iron to lay up, leaving a short iron to the green as these are not visible from the fairway. green. It’s a birdie chance but surrounded by danger. Par is a good score.

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he opportunity to play Langley There are, however, many other compelling Park’s fine course every day and reasons why joining us represents an Tmeet friendly and like-minded excellent choice: golfers who share your passion should be reason enough to persuade you to • Friendly bar with long opening hours during become a member of our Club. • The course is steeped in history, having been designed by famous golfer and architect, peak times, reliably staffed John Henry Taylor • Discounted rates for room hire bookings for • The course is a wonderful test with many private functions outstanding holes • Many social functions throughout the year • The atmosphere on course is serene with a • Full programme of Men’s, Ladies’, Veterans’, sense of seclusion, despite its close Mixed and Juniors’ competitions proximity to the centre of London. • Modern clubhouse with restaurant and bar • Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your • Qualified, experienced and welcoming staff golfing needs • Reciprocal arrangements with four other • PGA Professional offering expert tuition golf clubs where Members can enjoy a round of golf at no cost (conditions apply)

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angley Park Golf Club offers a variety Similar five-day membership opportunities Anyone new to golf will also find we represent of membership categories to suit all exist for those not wishing to play at an ideal choice, through our Academy ages and standards. weekends. We have also recently introduced Programme, using our talented PGA-qualified L a 6-day membership for the weekday player teaching team who are always on hand to Our seven-day memberships allow unlimited that also wants to play on Sunday. offer instruction and support. use of the course and our clubhouse, the opportunity to enter Club competitions We recognise the future of our great game The Club offers members a choice of payment and the opportunity to maintain an official is in the hands of our junior golfers and offer options including instalments by direct debit handicap. competitive membership rates to younger at no additional cost. Please contact us for players and full-time students. further information.

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embers at Langley Park enjoy Men While there is a keen focus on competitive Ladies’ Captain. We cater for the serious golfer opportunities for mixed golf. Lady Members Veterans a full programme of golf This is a very busy and vibrant section golf, with this being a likely contributory with weekly medals and qualifying Stablefords, also participate in regional knock-outs such as The Club has a large and very lively bunch throughout the year. There are that organises qualifying and knockout factor as to why we have competed so well while we also have fun competitions for those the Bradley Cooke and Pearson Trophy. of Veteran or Senior Golfers consisting of M competitions throughout the year. in the County’s team competitions, balance less interested in their handicaps. playing and non-playing members aged 50+, fixtures against other clubs, together is always a good thing. We provide regular Lady golfers interested in joining this section however we always have room for more. with much competition to be enjoyed Mens’ teams play in many friendlies and social golf where the only thing on offer is Lady members enter many external Kent have the opportunity to experience a taster alongside fellow members, some for knockout competitions which run throughout renewing friendships and perhaps a drink in County Ladies Golf Association (KCLGA) and session at our 7 @ 7 evenings. See the The section enters a team of 12 players in silverware and some of a more social the year. the bar afterwards for the winner. national competitions, both at an individual website for full details. the Society of Kent Veterans League Division nature. and team level. This gives members the Two and were champions in 2010 and 2011. The LPGC men enter teams into the South Ladies opportunity to play different courses and Group coaching specifically aimed at ladies is Matches are played on a home and away basis Regular roll-up contests are always well East Group matches, competing in various The Ladies section is a very friendly group meet other like-minded golfers. also available. against local clubs with the winners of the supported and keenly fought, ensuring that knockout competitions which are in handicap who enjoy each other’s company as much league then competing against the winners of all our members have the competitive golf order ranging from scratch to 18 +. as a good game of golf. It is an active section We hold competitions with local clubs at all the other Kent leagues in the finals. they demand. that is run by a committee, headed by the handicap levels and there are considerable

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Membership of the affectionately named The highlights of the veterans’ year is the Artisans ‘Ancient Britons’ section is open to Langley annual dinner held in either March or April, Many Artisan Golf Clubs were formed across Park members that are at least 60 years old, and is always a great occasion. the UK in the early to middle 1900’s with the playing 12 friendly matches a year against intention of allowing the whole community local clubs on a home and away basis. Juniors access to play golf. The concept is that in We have a very healthy junior section, return for reduced membership, the Artisans The Langley Park Veterans ‘Team Open’ is held aged up to 18 years. Our PGA professional carry out work on the course, such as raking in May when we entertain 32 teams from Kent coaching staff can offer structured weekly bunkers and filling divots. Artisans have and the surrounding counties, consisting of lessons for children of all abilities. In addition, access to the course seven days a week at three members from the visiting clubs with we offer group tuition programmes during restricted times. one Langley Park veteran in each team. the school holidays. The Artisans have their own dedicated The Veterans Section hold regular ‘roll-ups’ on Our junior teams take part in local and clubhouse room and also have EGU status Monday’s and Wednesday’s and on Friday’s national leagues, and we have a dedicated of their own separate from the main club. between March and September, there is a and fully certified team of junior organisers. Membership of this section is limited to 40 ‘roll-up’ open to all members of the Veterans and they compete both in their own internal section. The best five scores are calculated Many of our young golfers go on to great competitions and enjoy matches against other over these months and the winner receives success in the golfing world, with some Artisan clubs across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. ‘The Dennis Arnold Trophy’. currently competing on Professional Tours.

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ur clubhouse has recently Meanwhile, the extensive lounge area, Flat screen TVs showing sports are available been refurbished to the overlooking the lake and fountain, is a in the bar and lounge, so all the year’s major highest standard, now offering sanctuary of relaxation suitable for any sporting events can be enjoyed in comfort in O occasion. the company of fellow members creating an superb facilities for those who have atmosphere that is hard to match. just enjoyed a game of golf or those Our in-house caterers offer food for all members wishing to book the facilities occasions ranging from informal buffets to Our approachable and efficient staff provide for a social function. formal dinners, while the Catering Manager first-class customer service and a meticulous is always available to discuss menus for any attention to detail that will make your visit to The patio area offers one of the most idyllic specific needs. Langley Park one you will remember for all settings of any golf club in Kent, where you the right reasons. can enjoy a drink and a snack whilst watching The bar is well stocked with exciting wines players negotiate the treacherous par three, and beers that are competitively priced and 18th hole. our friendly and professional staff are always on hand to assist you with your choices.

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Social Activities

angley Park is not just a place Live bands and singers always prove to be Significant dates in the calendar are to come and enjoy an excellent very popular, while our regular quiz nights also celebrated with gusto. Our festive round of golf. It has a lively social always go down a treat. dinners are always warmly welcomed but L the highlights of our social calendar are side with numerous events, organised Various themed dining evenings are also the Summer Ball and the New Year’s Eve by our dedicated Social Committee, enjoyed, as members like to take every celebration. throughout the year. opportunity to enjoy the excellent catering on offer at Langley Park.

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angley Park’s class AA PGA Club He has played on several Professional tours He is also an authorised custom fit centre Professional is Paul Sherman. He including the PGA European and Challenge for all of the hardware brands mentioned, joined the club from Ashford Golf Tours, He has won The Southern Professional providing professional, expert advice to L Championship twice, over 50 Pro-Am events, ensure you purchase the ideal set of clubs Club, where he had been attached since holds 6 course records and has achieved 7 to match your individual game. A full club a junior member aged 10. He turned holes in one. repair service is available from re-gripping, professional in 1992, working his way re-shafting to loft and lie alterations. to Head Professional, succeeding his Paul is a member of The Foremost buying father in 2009. group, hosting a well-stocked shop, open seven days a week, with many of the leading brands such as Callaway, Titleist, Ping and Yonex, apparel from Oscar Jacobson, Under Armour, Footjoy with crested clothing from Pro Quip and Oscar Jacobson. There is also a large range of footwear from Footjoy and Ecco with waterproof clothing from Galvin Green and Pro Quip.

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he Professional PGA team at Our recently installed dry rainge means We also have a Skytrak golf simulator, which Langley Park are dedicated to tuition is available no matter what the can be used for practice or to play some of improving your game and helping weather and there is also an indoor swing the world’s greatest courses without being T studio using all the very latest video exposed to the elements. you achieve all your goals in golf. technology for instant feedback which can Daily lessons are available on both an then be emailed to your personal email individual basis or as a group. along with handy tips, drills and reminders.

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here has been a growing This is where custom fitting comes in, a Customising the clubs to place the golfer realisation in recent times that relatively new phenomenon that allows a set in the ideal position for their physical golfing tuition ought to go hand- of clubs to be built to marry with each golfer’s characteristics will train the golfer to address T individual physique and swing characteristics. the ball with the correct posture and swing in-hand with equipment that allows along the ideal swing plane, which all adds each player to make the absolute Custom fitting is something that we take up to the correct impact position and utmost of whatever level of natural seriously here at Langley Park and we pride better scores. talent they possess. ourselves in what we do. We offer a full and extensive range of products all available for With the use of The Skytrak launch monitor, Clubs merely bought off the shelf will be of custom fitting. we are now able to give you instant feedback a standard specification but unfortunately on every shot you hit, this state of the art golfers are not, coming in all shapes and sizes. This service costs less than you think and can technology records club head speed, ball bring about a dramatic improvement in ball speed, ball spin but more importantly how far The reality is that a golfer could have a striking. the ball carries and rolls. perfectly acceptable technique but still be held back because their clubs are not entirely Even the top touring professionals struggle The new custom fit equipment now allows suitable to their swing. to maintain the same fundamentally sound us to adjust shaft weight, flex, loft, kick point swing characteristics every time, so it is a lot to help you achieve maximum distance and to ask for the average golfer to do likewise. accuracy without altering technique.

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olf societies can expect an Choose from an individually priced menu Prices are very reasonable and we guarantee exhilarating day out at Langley containing a number of choices depending you and your group a day to remember. Park Golf Club. We are a popular on the time of day you wish to play. G A specially designed ‘blended scorecard’ is venue all year round and see groups The early birds can have coffee with either now available for societies to use. The card returning year after year. Our scheduled a full English breakfast or a bacon baguette, changes the course to a par 72 and includes society days are on Wednesday and while Ploughman’s, ham, egg and chips or five par 5’s off the yellow tees. This will help Thursday, however, other days can be two rounds of sandwiches are available on the players to score more easily and to enjoy the arranged on request. lunch menu. course more.

We can cater for small or large groups and We would recommend, however, you stay offer a wide range of golf packages from 18, for dinner to see why our kitchen has such 27 or 36 holes of golf. an enviable reputation with our delicious choice of one, two or three-course set meals available.

www.langleyparkgolf.co.uk 37 PIC Open Competitions angley Park is an historic golf club One of the ways in which we can do this is The Mixed Team Open is the pinnacle of our with a rich heritage dating back to by staging a number of open competitions Open tournaments and is also held in August, the founding of our Club in 1910. throughout the year aimed at golfers from all with couples and teams of four competing in L walks of life and abilities. the 18-hole better-ball stableford competition. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater Throughout the month of August our Club LPGC also runs Pro-Am’s every other year. pleasure than to share the enjoyment host a number of events including the Ladies of our magnificent course with people Open. who may not have experienced it before.

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isitors are always welcome at The well-stocked Pro Shop will allow you to After the game, head to the clubhouse where Langley Park where we endeavour stock up before your round or to browse the you can relax with a drink or snack in the to provide a warm welcome and wide range of golf equipment and clothing. comfortable lounge or on the patio area, and V The staff can arrange for one-on-one tuition view the stunning course as players negotiate a day out to remember. You do not have should you wish to brush up your skills before the 18th. to be a golfer to be able to spend an play. Golf trolleys and electric buggies are enjoyable time with us. available, although booking in advance is Please take a moment to visit our website and advisable. read our rules on dress code to ensure your You will find the course provides an visit runs as smoothly as possible. A minimum interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities. Visitor green fees are discounted on certain standard of smart casual dress is required in The atmosphere on course is serene with a days and twilight rates are available during all areas of the clubhouse at all times. The sense of tranquility, despite its close proximity the summer months. Members’ guests enjoy club website will provide you with all the to the centre of London. reduced price green fees for their rounds. information you need to know concerning your visit and has full details of current green fee rates.

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angley Park is as proud of the The splendid venue is where our golfing On other days, there are a host of tempting hospitality it offers as it is of its teams host their rivals from other clubs meals available on the chef’s special board magnificent course and wonderful and where the fierce but good-natured or if time is at a premium and you just want a L competition on the course quickly gives quick but filling snack, then these are available facilities. way to post-match banter and where long- from our newly designed snack menu. Members and guests alike are able to enjoy standing friendships are struck or rekindled. a wide selection of food throughout the day seven days a week. Our restaurant offers Sunday is always eagerly anticipated by the outstanding choice at very reasonable prices, members with a carvery lunch available each whether it’s a snack or three course meal. week. This has proved incredibly popular and booking is advisable.

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hether you are organising We strive to be adaptable and versatile, liaising The chef is also able to offer variations on the Our clubhouse has been refurbished We offer an extensive range of menus from Wedding packages are available at an exhibition, a party or an with the function organiser every step of the dishes and will happily accommodate special specifically with functions in mind and there buffets to full service sit-down meals and competitive rates. For further information anniversary meal, we offer the way to ensure that the day at least matches dietary requirements or any specific menu are various room options for your party with our packages can incorporate arrival drinks, please email clubhouse@langleyparkgolf. W and hopefully exceeds expectations. Knowing needs. purpose built folding doors in our extensive canapés and wines. co.uk to request one of our wedding planner perfect venue. Our modern clubhouse that the organisation and the catering is in the lounge, enabling functions to be catered for brochures. provides truly magnificent facilities that safest of expert hands leaves everyone relaxed In our bar the House Manager is always keen from 20 to 120 guests. This makes the internal Our lounge features a purpose built dance can accommodate up to 120 people. and in a position to enjoy the day’s festivities to ensure we are well stocked with exciting layout of our clubhouse extremely flexible and floor and a new black and white chequered We appreciate no two functions are the same to the full. wines and beers that are competitively priced. can be hired out for full, half days or evenings. dance floor is also available to hire, and we will always try and accommodate Room hire charges vary according to numbers transforming an event into a very special any personal requests where possible. At Langley Park we have a wide range of booked and time/day of the week. occasion. Whether it is an all-day celebration or a menus and packages to suit all events lunchtime or evening reception – whatever and budgets, from a family Sunday Lunch the occasion you will find us willing and celebration to an a la carte meal. accommodating hosts.

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he course, set within 120 acres, Small mammals, bats and birds often use The lake and surrounding area are home is home to many plant and the holes and slits in trunks and boughs to Ducks, Moorhen and Heron that nestle animal species. When it was for nesting and roosting. These trees are amongst the reeds. The nest boxes on the T also important for climbing plants, such island in the lake by the 18th have proved a established there was only a scattering as ivy, honeysuckle and fungi, which great success, with Moorhens regularly using of trees, today there are mature trees themselves may host a number of associated them. throughout the course. invertebrates. If you are unlucky enough to put your ball in These now ancient trees, both living If playing later in the day, you may be lucky the water by the 12th or 18th you may have and in their dead state, are important for enough to spot a Stag Beetle, Britain’s largest the chance to see some of the species that wildlife such as beetles, spiders and other ground-living beetle, between 5-8cm in live below the surface. Look out for the Koi invertebrates that inhabit dead wood. length. carp, Trout, Perch, Roach or Rudd, as well as the Freshwater Mussels. A common sight (and sound) is that of the Parakeets, which add a tropical splash of In 2015 the green keeping staff came colour on the course. Often found in flocks, 2nd in the Sports Turf Research Institute numbering hundreds at a roost site, they are (STRI) National awards in the ‘Outstanding the UK’s only naturalised parrots. Environmental Project of the Year’ category.

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How to Find Us

angley Park Golf Club is situated Directions Public Transport just over two miles from Bromley From M25 Junction 4 towards Bromley The nearest railway station is West Wickham, centre and is easily accessible from on A21. On entering Bromley, turn left at which is less than a mile away. Four trains L Waitrose and head 100yrds down the hill an hour depart for central London with Junction 4 of the M25 and only 10 miles in the left lane, at traffic lights turn left (in an estimated journey time of 35 minutes. from Central London. front of RBS Building). Alternatively, Bromley South has more frequent services departing for central For Satellite navigation purposes our Straight on at the next set of traffic lights London with an estimated journey time of 16 postcode is BR3 6SZ. towards Beckenham. Go straight up the hill, minutes. passing mini Tesco’s, at next set of traffic lights head straight over.

The golf course is on the left hand side, half way down the hill.

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ere at Langley Park it is always a For General Enquiries and Accounts For Recorded Course Information pleasure to meet new members, Jenny Williams and Rachel Middleton Tel: 020 8658 6849 (Option 5) Hvisitors and guests. If we can Tel: 020 8658 6849 (Option 1) assist you with any queries or questions Email: [email protected] For the General Manager that you may have then please do not David Mabbott hesitate to get in touch. For Clubhouse and Function Enquiries Tel: 020 8658 6849 (Option 6) Ben Cleave (House Manager) Email: [email protected] Langley Park Golf Club Tel: 020 8658 6849 (Option 3) Barnfield Wood Road Email: [email protected] Beckenham Kent For Golf Lessons and Green Fee Bookings BR3 6SZ Paul Sherman, Head Professional Tel: 020 8658 6849 (Option 2) Tel: 020 8658 6849 Email: [email protected] Club Website www.langleyparkgolf.co.uk

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