East Herts Golf Club is renowned throughout Hertfordshire for its magnificent, ancient trees set in tranquil, rolling parkland around Hamels Mansion.
Hamels Park is situated on the northbound carriageway of the A10 between Puckeridge and Buntingford only 20 minutes from Junction 25 of the M25 to the south and 20 minutes from the M11 at Bishop’s Stortford to the east.
Approached via an 800 yard private drive off the A10 between two lodge houses built by Sir John Soane in 1782, there is a large car park giving easy access to the golf course and modern club house.
The Par 71, 6440 yard course (Par 72, 5521 yards on the Ladies card) is laid out between numerous varieties of trees planted in the late 18th century and all waiting to catch the wayward shot. East Herts is an easy walking course, short between green and tee, rewarding the straight hitter and a good test of golf for the low and medium handicapper.
A private members’ club, East Herts welcomes visitors and societies to share the extensive facilities of a large dining room/restaurant serving snacks and meals throughout the day, two bars and a well stocked pro shop. A large balcony overlooks the Par 3 18th green and is a popular spot on warm days and evenings for that well earned drink.
There is a practice ground with yardage markers, together with nets and a chipping green. The putting green is conveniently situated outside the pro shop.
Hamels Mansion itself provides a beautiful backdrop to the course and is a focal point on most of the holes.
East Herts has a thriving membership and over recent years has produced 2 juniors who have represented England at an amateur level and a 3rd is currently playing in the U.S. Tour having previously played in the European Tour.
The Club welcomes new members and has vacancies for adults and juniors.
Members enjoy many social functions throughout the year all of which are well attended, plus a full calendar of matches, trophy competitions and the usual medals and stablefords all of which are well supported and competitive. The Club is host to an annual Pro Am, recognised to be one of the best in the region, plus a Charity Day when thousands of pounds are raised annually in aid of a local charity.
The Club is run by a board of Directors ably assisted by its staff whose aim is to maintain traditional values using the very best of 21st century technology, moving with the times. |
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