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Welcome to Bearsted Golf ClubHistory of The ClubApplying for MembershipBenefits of MembershipGolf at BearstedVisitorsGolf SocietiesOpen Competitions

The ClubhouseSocial ActivitiesTour the CourseOur PGA ProfessionalGolf TuitionPractice FacilitiesFind UsContact Us

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Welcome to Bearsted Golf Club

Bearsted Golf Club, which is a members club, was established

in 1895. It is a superb parkland course set in the shadow of the

North Downs in Kent, providing a good test of golfing ability to

members and visitors alike. We welcome societies and green fee

or match visitors and offer superb facilities and excellent food

and drink in our clubhouse, which was built 2000.

Our members benefit from the many features associated with

a ‘members’ golf club. These include discounted bar prices,

an excellent restaurant and a full programme of competitions,

matches and social functions.

We have reciprocal agreements with a selection of other

‘member’ clubs throughout Kent, where our members are able

to play on weekdays at a reduced rate. Even more attractive, we

get courtesy of the course, by prior arrangement, at 44 other

members of the “1895 Club” throughout the UK and overseas.

We welcome guests, societies and visiting teams to enjoy our

splendid course and well-appointed clubhouse. The course

stretches to 6,381 off the white tees, its par of 71 offering a

fair test to golfers of all abilities. The greens, built to USGA-

specifications, are renowned for their quality.

Our club is situated on the outskirts of Maidstone, less than two

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History of The Club

Bearsted Golf Club dates back to 1895, originally a nine-

hole course, built on 52 acres of land owned by Sir George

Hampson and known as Maidstone Golf Club. A keen golfer,

Sir George became the first president of the club and was to

be named Club Captain on no fewer than six occasions.

In 1914, Bearsted Golf Club was set up and remained on the

present site, while Maidstone Golf Club members moved to a

new course in Oakwood Park where they lasted until closure

in 1962. It is of interest that in 1891 another Maidstone Golf

Club was formed at East Hampton, New York and still exists

today. It is now one of the oldest and most exclusive golf clubs

in the United States.

The golf course has undergone many changes and

improvements over the years, notably in 1923 when with

the lease of more land the course was extended to 18-holes

measuring 5,137 yards. To mark the occasion, an exhibition

match was played between the great Harry Vardon (six times

Open Champion) and Mark Seymour, the professional at

Cobham. More than 200 people paid to watch the match, which

was duly won by Vardon, who was fortified before play began by

the consumption of several large whiskeys!Harry Vardon & Mark Seymour


In 1979, after the acquisition of Seager Farm, the course was

lengthened still further to 6381 yards. Designed by Club

Professional Bob Henderson, the official opening of the extended

course was marked by a match featuring 30 professionals

including Max Faulkner, an Open champion, and former junior

member Paul Hoad together with 90 amateur players. West Ham

and England footballer Trevor Brooking was the special guest.

This was not Faulkner’s first visit to Bearsted. He also played in

an exhibition match in 1969 to raise money for Cancer Relief.

Bernard Gallagher, Brian Barnes and Nick Job also took part. The

club has played host to many exhibition games for charity and

Ryder Cup golfers Dai Rees and Peter Alliss were among those to

take part in a match in support of the Forces Aid Society in 1965.

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History of The Club Continued

Other celebrities include Kent and England cricketing legends

Godfrey Evans and Leslie Ames, who were resident in Bearsted.

They showed their all-round sporting prowess by winning several

golf competitions in the 1950s.

A feature of Bearsted over the years has been our desire

to continue improving both the on-course and off-course

experience for members and visitors. A generous bequest by

our neighbour and friend, Kath Seager, allowed us to build the

spacious and welcoming clubhouse, which was opened in 2000.

We regard ourselves as a progressive club having replaced all the

greens in 1998/99, a new clubhouse in 2000 and Greenkeepers

facility in 2008. This year solar panels were installed on the roof

of the Greenkeepers facility; these will generate 250- kilowatt,

which will also feed the clubhouse, with the surplus earning an

income from the national grid.

Our efforts were rewarded when the Kent Golf Union invited

Bearsted Golf club to host the Kent Amateur Championship in

June 2013.

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Applying for Membership

Bearsted is a members’ golf club – the land, buildings and all

equipment are wholly owned by the membership and run by

elected members of the club. We currently have memberships

available in all categories at Bearsted including Full, 5-Day,

Intermediate, Junior and Social. Our Secretary or a senior

member of the Club Committee would love to show you around.

The categories of membership are designed to accommodate all

levels of golfers, with a smooth progression from Junior to Full

Adult Membership. Attractive rates are available for Junior (aged

9-13 and 14-17) and Intermediate age groups (18-24 and 25-29).

There are also special memberships for students up to the age of

29, who are in full-time education.

If you are new to the area and don’t know any members, don’t

let that put you off. Call our Secretary and he will arrange for a

member, usually from the Club Committee, to contact you and

arrange to show you around the club, discuss your membership

options and if appropriate, sample the course by playing 9 holes.

If all goes well and your application is approved, this member

will act as your proposer. If you are just taking up golf, you will

be introduced to our Club Professional, who will be happy to

arrange a series of lessons to get you started prior to submitting

a membership application.

Whatever the circumstance, a very warm welcome awaits you

- so visit us soon and give it a try, you will not be disappointed.

For more details, please visit our website or call our Secretary on

01622 738198 or email: [email protected]


Benefits of Membership

The opportunity to play our fine course every day and meet

friendly and like-minded golfers, who share your passion, should

be reason enough to persuade you to become a member of

Bearsted Golf Club.

There are many compelling reasons, why joining us represents

an excellent choice:

• Very flexible payment terms

• No tee bookings (except Sunday mornings) - just turn up and play

• 15% discount on bar purchases

• Modern clubhouse with restaurant and 2 bars

• Full programme of Men’s, Ladies’, Veterans’, Mixed, and Juniors’

competitions, as well as league and friendly matches

• Complimentary or reduced rates to play at many other golf clubs

• Many social functions throughout the year

• PGA Professional offering expert tuition

• Well-stocked Pro Shop for all your golfing needs

• Golf academy for beginners

• Fine practice facilities


Golf at Bearsted

Our members enjoy a full programme of golf throughout the

year. Aside from tees reserved for competitions, there are only

tee bookings on a Sunday morning, which means that unlike

many other clubs, you can just turn up and play.

Men

The Men’s section at Bearsted is fairly strong, with two teams

entered in the Kent League, which is a scratch competition

featuring four pairs playing fourball betterball matchplay. Always

played on a Sunday, matches are followed by a convivial dinner.

Bearsted also takes part in the Guilford Trophy, a scratch team

knockout throughout East Kent.

There are many friendly matches, both men and mixed with

other clubs in Kent. Generally, there are around 20 fixtures

throughout the season, with the away matches providing the

opportunity to enjoy some of the county’s other excellent

courses. The friendly matches for the men are generally played

on a Wednesday and the mixed matches on Sundays, with a

dinner to follow.

There are also five men’s and mixed knockout competitions

running throughout the summer and a Winter League running

from October to March.

The most prized trophy is the Club Championship, featuring 18

holes of golf on a Saturday afternoon and another 18 on the

following morning before an agreeable lunch.

The keen golfer in search of a casual and friendly game is never

short of company, with informal roll-ups most weekdays.


Seniors

The Over-60s and Over-70s also enjoy league competition.

Home and away matches, played on weekdays, take place

against Gillingham, Mid-Kent, Rochester and Cobham,

Redlibbets, Sheerness and Sittingbourne. The format is fourball

betterball, with 5 pairs playing off a maximum handicap of 18

and 21 respectively.

At the end of the season, there are two further events; the first

is when all the teams in the respective leagues gather at one of

the clubs for an ‘End of Season Jamboree’, the winner being the

team with the highest aggregate stableford score; the second

event is when the respective winners of the 60s and 70s leagues

gather for a final play-off. In parallel with these league matches,

there is a home and away knockout competition involving clubs

throughout Kent.

There are also 12 home and away friendly matches against local

clubs with a lunch to follow. In addition, the Veterans Section run

singles and pairs knockout competitions and at least seven major

trophy competitions, one of the most popular being the Vets

Open, which is a team competition and attracts entries from 30

clubs all over Kent.

The Veterans Section also organise less formal ‘pound in

the middle’ competitions on 2 Monday mornings a month.

Otherwise its roll up, mix up and play most Monday, Wednesday

and Friday mornings.


Ladies

The Ladies enjoy around 16 matches (eight home, eight away)

through the golfing season from March to early November,

several of which are longstanding fixtures.

Most matches are fourball betterball, but some feature singles

play. Good company and good golf is the order of the day, with

enjoyment of paramount importance. A light meal tends to

follow the competition.

The county’s premier competitions are well supported, with

teams entered in the Bradley Cook, a five-a-side scratch team

knockout tournament played in handicap order, and the Coombe

Cup for golfers over the age of 68, a trophy which was won by

the club in 2011.

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Then there is the Pearson Trophy, a team event played in a

group format over the winter followed by a knockout phase with

the eventual winners going on to represent Kent against the

champions from Hertfordshire, Surrey and Middlesex.

A team is also entered in The Mail on Sunday National Golf Club

Classic, a hugely popular national event.

At home, members enjoy one medal and one stableford a

month. There are a great many honours board competitions, the

most prestigious of which is the Club Championship, a 36-hole

stroke play event played over a weekend, generally in August.

Juniors

Our Juniors are not restricted to playing at specific times and

those with active handicaps are able to enter club competitions

as well as the separate competitions we run for the Junior

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Visitors

Visitors with a current handicap certificate (active or inactive

handicap) are welcome to come and play at our club on

weekdays and at certain times at weekends. We are a fairly

relaxed club, but we do ask visitors to respect our rules and

standard golfing etiquette to ensure their visit runs as smoothly

as possible.

All visitors must report to the Pro Shop and obtain and display

a bag tag before commencing play. Please ensure your golf

shoes are fitted with soft spikes; our Professional will help you if

required.

We do not have a tee booking system in operation, but it is

advisable to phone in advance to ensure there is no competition

being held at the club at the time you are hoping to play. Our

Professional will advise you as to the best time to play for a more

relaxed and enjoyable round.

In common with other clubs we do insist on a minimum standard

of smart casual dress at all times, details of which can be found

on our website.

Reduced rates are available to guests of members, juniors

and holders of the Kent County Card or members of the Open

Fairways, Telegraph Open Fairways and Telegraph Subscribers

Club. Often we run special offers during the year, details of which

can again be found on our website.

Our bar and restaurant are open throughout the day. You are

always welcome in the clubhouse to enjoy a social drink or

friendly meal.


Golf Societies

We welcome societies on weekdays throughout the year. Our

superb course will guarantee you a great day of golf. Good food

and facilities await you upon your return to the clubhouse to

ensure a memorable day. Our staff and Professional are on hand

to assist you in any way they can.

We have several ready-made packages available or are happy to

customise a day to your exact requirements. Start the day with

a tasty bacon roll, followed by some challenging golf on our 18-

hole course. After your game, relax and unwind in our clubhouse

where you will find a comprehensive selection of beers, lagers,

spirits, wines and soft drinks.

We pride ourselves on our versatility and adaptability and if we

do not have a specific package to meet your particular needs,

simply ask and we will do everything we can to accommodate

you.

The golf shop provides a comprehensive range of equipment

as well as being able to arrange golf lessons and prizes. We can

also organise longest drive and nearest the pin markers should

you wish.

Our caterers are highly regarded and are very experienced at

keeping hungry golfing societies happy. The three-course meal

features the likes of homemade soup of the day with fresh

baked bread rolls or a fan melon with raspberry coulis. You

will find a roast of the day and fillet of salmon among the main

course selections (vegetarian option available on request) and

make sure you leave enough room for dessert. Will it be fresh

fruit salad, apple crumble or chocolate fudge cake served warm

with cream?

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Our Full Golf Day featuring 27 or 36 holes represents excellent

value for golfing groups and is a very popular option. This

features:

• Tea, Coffee & Biscuits on arrival

• Bacon or Sausage roll

• 9 or 18 holes

• Lunch - Cheese or Ham Ploughmans

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The afternoon golf day package offers 18 holes of golf and a

filling two-course meal. The main course features the likes of

traditional steak & ale pie, braised lamb steak or chicken in red

wine served with chips, salad or vegetables and roast potatoes.

You will find tempting offerings like bread & butter pudding,

spiced apple flan and chocolate gateaux on the dessert menu.

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Open Competitions

We usually run five Open events each year, where golfers with

a current active handicap are warmly invited to enter. These

events are very popular and you are advised to submit your

entry early. Places are usually allocated on a first come first

served basis.

First up is the Veteran’s Open, generally held in the middle of

May. This is an 18-hole Stableford competition for teams of

three visitors plus one Bearsted member, with the two best

scores on each hole to count.

The Bearsted Open, held in early July, is a Kent Order of Merit

event played as a 36-hole medal for players with a handicap

of 18 or below. There are prizes for the best scratch and

handicap score.

There are two competitions at the end of July; the Ladies Open,

which is a three-ball team event and the Junior [Under 18] Open

an 18-hole medal competition, which again is a Kent Order of

Merit event.

The final Open event of the season is the Mixed Open. An 18-

hole greensomes Stableford, played in fours and usually takes

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The Clubhouse

Our clubhouse has undergone many improvements and rebuilds,

with the present clubhouse being completed and opened in the

year 2000.

It provides members, guests and visitors with excellent changing

facilities, and a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere in which

to relax and socialise, especially after a game of golf.

Golfers and guests can enjoy a drink and light snacks in the

Lounge Bar, Casual Bar or weather permitting, out on the

balcony overlooking the first hole. Our bar and catering staff

provide friendly and courteous service, and excellent meals,

snacks and drinks at affordable prices. Our Restaurant menu,

which is available to view on our website, is supplemented by a

daily specials board. John, our Chef, provides an excellent Sunday

lunchtime Carvery, which is always well attended.

Normal clubhouse entrance and exit is via the front door,

which is kept unlocked during daylight hours. Locker rooms are

accessed from the main foyer, using a swipe card or the keypad

(number for the day is available from the Pro Shop to bona

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blower to clean your golf shoes before entering the clubhouse

through the front door to gain access to the changing rooms.

Disabled guests are invited to use the wheelchair-friendly

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Bearsted rightly prides itself as being a club run for the benefit of

its members and there is a spirit of togetherness that can be felt

in the clubhouse just as much as out on the course.

While there is nothing the members enjoy more than spending

several hours attempting to master the course, they are not

averse to enjoying themselves off the course as well.

The club has an active social calendar that includes popular

events such as quiz nights, murder mystery, dinner dances and

musical entertainment evenings, including tribute nights. With

a bridge club and even indoor bowls on occasion, there really is

something to appeal to everyone.

Notable dates in the calendar such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve

and Valentines are celebrated and we are always looking for new

ways to make full use of the club’s superb caterers.

Members are able to make use of our facilities for functions such

as weddings, birthday parties and wedding anniversaries. Local

sports clubs and institutions also make use of our premises on a

regular basis for functions and celebrations.

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Tour the Course

In two loops of nine holes, our mature

parkland course unusually starts and

finishes with a par 3. The first is a gentle

opening hole, but look out for the railway

running along the right. Indeed, all the

early holes require solid tee shots, and

generally favour the player who draws the ball, as most of the

trouble is found on the right of many fairways.

Water – either in the form of ponds or ditches, or both – is to be

found on several of the holes, particularly on the inward nine.

The course features some beautiful landscaped and challenging

holes, many with excellent views of the North Downs and the

beautiful surrounding Kent countryside.

Our course is beautiful all year round, but some of the autumn

colours in particular are spectacular.

Our greens are all constructed to USGA specification. Our tees

have circular distance mark plates set into the ground, and our

fairways have green posts denoting 150 yards to the centre of

green. Measuring a maximum length of 6,381 yards off the white

tees and a Standard Scratch Score of 71 matching its par (73

for Ladies), our course is a challenge for golfers of all abilities to

enjoy.

Practice facilities include a large practice putting green, driving

nets and practice ground - all situated close to the clubhouse

and first tee.


Prepare for your visit to Bearsted by familiarising

yourself with each hole over the coming pages and

make the most of your round with our hole-by-hole

guide. You can prepare yourself for the challenges

that await, as well as pick up some invaluable playing

tips from our PGA-qualified Professional.

Hole 1 (Railway) 144 yards, par 3

Our course starts with a short par three with a

difficult green sloping down from the bank on the

Tour the Course Continued

Hole 2 (Old School) 342 yards, par 4

A difficult blind drive on this straight par four hole,

with out of bounds on the left and trouble waiting in

the trees on the right.

Hole 3 (Sir George Hampson) 462 yards, par 4

A very long left-to-right dogleg hole which is difficult

to reach in two shots, especially with two fairway

bunkers waiting to catch out your second shot.


Hole 4 (Honeyhill Woods) 433 yards, par 4

A good drive will leave you well placed to reach the

green with your second shot. However, mind the

ditch and out of bounds on the right.

Hole 5 (The Shaw) 363 yards, par 4

A straight fairway to the green, but with a ditch

hazard to the right. Please play a provisional ball

if you think your tee shot may have gone into the

woods on the right, but you must play your original

ball if you find it.

Hole 6 (The Hump) 508 yards, par 5

A long par five sloping from left to right, with longer

grass and small ditch (not classed as a hazard)

strategically placed to help stop your ball from going

into the woods - surprisingly, on the right again.

Please play a provisional ball if you think your tee

shot may have gone into the woods on the right, but

you must play your original ball if you find it.


Hole 7 (Up And Over) 388 yards, par 4

A right to left dogleg to the green located in the

valley, where the trees to the left often block out a

second shot to the green.


Hole 9 (Halfway) 379 yards, par 4

This very inviting hole is frequently used for the

longest drive competitions, but be careful. Out of

bounds awaits a loose tee shot to the left, as does

the pond on the right.

Hole 8 (Downs View) 178/214 yards, par 3

This par three involves a tee shot across a valley to

the well-guarded green.


Hole 10 (Twin Oaks) 295 yards, par 4

A relatively short par four with the green just beyond

the two tall trees in the distance.

Hole 12 (Water Meadow) 399 yards, par 4

A good straight drive is called for on this very long

par 4 hole, with trouble again waiting for a loose tee

shot to the right and the pond on the right for the

long hitters.

Hole 11 (Centenary Bridge) 324 yards, par 4

A dogleg right with a very inviting tee shot down the

hill, and over the stream and bridge. Beware of the

ponds either side of the fairway.

Fish on the Green is established as one of the very top ‘fine’ seafood restaurants in Kent.

The restaurant is part of the attractive setting that makes up ‘one of the prettiest village greens

in England’, formerly a stable block to the original Coaching Inn.

Naturally the menu reflects the culture of the restaurant with ‘trawler fresh’ fish and shellfish,

superb local farm produce not to mention the 28-32 day, dry aged Scottish beef from Marchants of Bethersden. All prepared and

served in a skilled yet simple manner.

Proud to be awarded an AA Rossette (with strong belief a second one is on its way!) and entered

into the Michelin Guide for the last 4 years.

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Hole 13 (Birling House) 502 yards, par 5

A long straight tee shot is needed on this par five

which bends to the left. Strategically placed bunkers

await each shot from tee to green.

Hole 14 (Reservoir) 382 yards, par 4

A tee shot to a wide open fairway sloping from left

to right where a ditch and bunker often catch out the

unaware. A second shot which strays into the ditch

across the fairway is rarely rewarded with a playable

third shot.

Hole 15 (Seager Way) 511 yards, par 5

A ditch across the fairway is in range for the long

hitters, and the green is located at the top of the hill

on this long par five.

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Hole 16 (Chapel Lane) 179 yards, par 3

A short par three with a tee shot to the green at the

bottom of the hill.


Hole 17 (Brickfield) 384 yards, par 4

A long drive back up the hill again, where a shot to

the right of centre is needed to avoid being blocked

out by the trees to the left.

Hole 18 (Sandy Mount) 172 yards, par 3

Our course finishes with a straight downhill par three

where the valley in front of the green catches out

many players.

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Our PGA Professional

Our PGA Professional and his assistant will extend a warm

welcome to members, guests, and all visitors to the club.

They will endeavour to give a friendly, informative and relaxed

atmosphere, and hope that if you are in the market for golf

equipment of any kind you will receive good and honest advice,

and can try before you buy.

The shop is well stocked with golfing gear from many of the

leading brands. It is also the place for all your everyday golfing

needs such as balls, tees and refreshments to pop in your golf

bag. Pull trolleys may be hired and there are also a limited

number of electric trolleys and caddy cars/buggies, which should

be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.

Our Professional specialises in custom-fitting clubs to our

customers’ needs, and also operates a repairs service in his

workshop, carrying out loft and lie alterations as well as re-

shafting and re-gripping, which can prolong the life of a favourite

set of clubs. Replacement of worn-out soft spikes will also be

gladly undertaken.

Please ring the Pro Shop on 01622 738024 (or 01622 738198,

Option 2) for more details.

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PoutonsGarden Machinery Specialist

For information on our range or to arrange collection of your garden machinery for repair, please call on 01634 231669 or email [email protected]

A service backed by knowledge and experienceHaving serviced the area for over 60 years, Poultons provides expert sales and service advice when it comes to garden machinery.

We offer customers a range of products, including spare parts. Our knowledge in the trade has ensured that we offer a skilled and reliable service so that all repairs are done efficiently.

We sell and provide:

• Lawn mowers• Hedge cutters• Strimmers• Chainsaws• Ride-on mowers• Used machinery sales• Spare parts• Full service and repair facility

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Golf Tuition

Tuition is available to all golfers from beginner to experienced

players, and will be structured to meet your personal needs.

Vouchers for tuition or golfing gifts are also popular.

Juniors are particularly welcome to come along to our Sunday

morning group tuition - please call our Pro Shop for more

information. Our Professional is committed to enabling our

members and visitors to play golf to the best of their ability.

Whether you are a talented player who needs a quick swing fix

before a competition, an inconsistent player in search of a more

repeatable technique or a beginner wanting to learn some sound

fundamentals, the staff are here to help seven days a week.

There are numerous lesson options and packages available to

suit your game and budget. Hourly and half-hourly lessons are

available, with discounts applicable if a block of six lessons is

booked at one time.

For those who have never tried it before, an on-course lesson

can be an eye-opening experience. Our Professional will examine

your shot-making decisions and offer alternatives, which could

help lower your score.

For more details, or to book a lesson, please call 01622 738024

(or 01622 738198, Option 2).

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Practice Facilities

We have excellent practice facilities for those looking to

work on lowering their handicap. Coupled with the tuition

offered by our Professional, it represents the complete game

improvement programme.

As visitors take the short walk from the car park to the

clubhouse they cannot help but notice the immaculately

prepared practice putting green in front of the clubhouse. This

is the perfect way to acclimatise oneself to the superb USGA-

specification greens.

For those wishing to practice the long game there is a

practice area to the rear of the clubhouse between the 2nd

and 9th fairways. At either end of the practice ground there

are greens with bunkers to work on perfecting those up and

downs or sand saves, which can make the difference between

an average round and a very good one.

A pair of practice nets can be found by the members’ car park,

which are ideal for getting loose before taking to the course.

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We are a trusted, professional company with a great reputation to uphold and have over 7 years experience

in the trade. We are happy to work with both domestic and commercial customers and consider no

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We are based in Aylesford (Kent), and cover all surrounding areas within 50 miles.

We can undertake all your fencing work and all of our work is carried out to the highest possible standards.

We also carry out garden clearance, including tree work and stump grinding.

Our comprehensive services include:

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Find Us

The Club is located three miles east of Maidstone, Kent, and less

than two miles from either junction 7 (Maidstone/ Sittingbourne)

or junction 8 (Motorway Services/ Leeds Castle) of the M20

motorway.

From junction 7 of the M20

Follow Maidstone signs to first roundabout then take first exit

(left) heading for Bearsted Green; go past Newnham Court Garden

Village, straight across the next roundabout and follow this road

for one mile, and look for the turning on the left into the club

about 300 yards past the railway bridge.

From junction 8 of the M20

Follow A20 signs towards Maidstone (right at first roundabout),

and after one mile (before Tudor Park Hotel) turn right towards

Bearsted Green. Go past the village green and the Railway Station.

The entrance to the club is about 300 yards on your right.

Public transport

The nearest railway station is Bearsted, which is less than 200

yards from the clubhouse. Southeastern run frequent services

from London Victoria to Ashford International via Maidstone

East (64 minutes). All trains stop at Bearsted Station because it

is close to Leeds Castle, which is a very popular tourist attraction.

Parking

Please park in the first car park (unless disabled), and walk up

the slope to the clubhouse. Initial entry should be via the front

door, and if not already unlocked, please gain entry by use of the

adjacent intercom speaker.

Disabled members, guests, and visitors are invited to park in the

disabled bays adjacent the main clubhouse, or if a suitable space

is available - directly behind the clubhouse (driving through the

members car park to the left of the clubhouse, and up the ramp),

to use the wheelchair friendly access over the footbridge. If

parking in a marked disabled bay - please leave your blue badge

on show (time not necessary).

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Contact Us

Here at Bearsted Golf Club 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 get in touch.

Bearsted Golf Club

Ware Street

Maidstone

Kent

ME14 4PQ

Telephone: 01622 738198

Fax: 01622 735608

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.bearstedgolfclub.co.uk

Club Secretary

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Pro Shop

Telephone: 01622 738024

(or 01622 738 198 Option 2)

E-mail: [email protected]

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Telephone: 01622 738 389

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