ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB 2016 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB 2016 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS The Oldest and Friendliest Golf Club in Derbyshire ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB INTRODUCTION Ashbourne Golf Club...
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ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB 2016 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

The Oldest and Friendliest Golf Club in Derbyshire

ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB INTRODUCTION Ashbourne Golf Club is a private members Club established in 1886. Set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, two miles from the picturesque market town of Ashbourne, the 18-hole course offers spectacular views of Ashbourne, Dovedale, Thorpe Cloud, Bunster Hill and beyond. The beautiful 6,306yd layout is a fair test for all abilities and has been championed by members and visitors alike. Designed by David Hemstock and using the natural contours and features, the undulating parkland course provides a memorable challenge with the greens constructed to USGA specification allowing the great benefit of all year round use. A warm welcome is guaranteed and the fully licensed bar & restaurant is the perfect place to relax after the round. The course has hosted the Derbyshire Open, Derbyshire Professional’s Championship, DUGC County matches and many other premier events. Complimentary reviews and testaments support the proclaimed ‘Friendliest Golf Club in Derbyshire’.

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Introduction Index Benefits of golf membership Benefits of golf membership Full, Veteran Full membership 5-day, Veteran 5-day membership Associate, Associate Silver, Academy membership Intermediate, Student membership Lifestyle Plus membership Lifestyle Plus membership Junior membership Country, Overseas, Winter membership Holiday, Corporate, Social membership Incentives to help attract more members Green fees, Society packages Subscription payments Membership applications Subscription rates and payment methods

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ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB BENEFITS OF GOLF MEMBERSHIP All golf members qualify for : 10 day advanced tee reservations Starting times can be booked on-line, in person or by ‘phone up to 10 days in advance. Official CONGU handicap All golf members are eligible for an official CONGU handicap. Unrestricted use of practice ground, chipping area & putting green Golf balls are available for use for the practice ground, chipping area and putting green. Please retrieve the balls after use and return them to the container. Use of clubhouse facilities The Clubhouse is available for private parties, family events and conferences. An AGC member can hire the clubhouse free of charge. Guests An AGC member may introduce a maximum of three guests at any one time, subject to availability. Bar card Every AGC member will be issued with a membership / discount bar card. This card can be used in the Clubhouse to take advantage when purchasing beverages from the bar. Top ups can be made by credit card (minimum top up £20) or debit card (minimum top up £10)

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Resort Golf Scheme By showing a current AGC membership card or handicap certificate and paying £10, an Ashbourne Golf Club member can play any of the Resort Golf Scheme participating clubs. The list of participating clubs is displayed in the clubhouse and members are advised to contact the club to be visited prior to play. Association of James Braid Courses AGC members can play at any of the other James Braid designed courses in the UK by paying a discounted green fee. The list of courses and prices are available in the clubhouse. Please contact the participating club prior to play to confirm acceptance and availability. DUGC Inter-County Card Scheme All AGC male members qualify for a DUGC Inter County card allowing reduced green fees at 1,100 participating English Golf Clubs. Please contact the visiting Club directly prior to play to confirm details. Fixture list A comprehensive competition schedule will be displayed on the M & H notice board. Affiliation Fees All affiliation fees to County and National Associations are included in the annual subscriptions.

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Full Membership - £895 For the regular golfer who values the exclusive benefits of full, 7-day membership and the privilege of unrestricted play in all social, handicap qualifying and honours board competitions. Full Members qualify to : • Play at any time, any day of the week • Enter all social, handicap qualifying, honours board and matchplay competitions • Represent the Golf Club in inter-club competitions • Play in Captain’s Day • Receive the maximum 5% bar discount • Participate in the Free Junior in the Family scheme • Receive a Platinum bag tag

Veteran Full Membership - £690 A special subscription is available to members over the age of 75 on March 1st 2016. 75+ Full Members qualify for all the benefits of a Full Member

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5 Day Membership - £765 For the golfer who values full access Monday – Friday and unrestricted play in all weekday social, handicap qualifying and honours board competitions. 5 Day Members qualify to : • Play at any time, 5 days a week, excluding Saturday & Sunday • Enter all midweek social, handicap qualifying and honours board competitions • Represent the Golf Club in midweek inter-club matches • Receive the maximum 5% bar discount

Veteran 5 Day Membership - £590 A special subscription is available to members over the age of 75 on March 1st 2016. 75+ 5 Day Members qualify for all the benefits of a 5 Day Member.

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - £610 ‘SIMPLY GOLF’ An entry level membership for the golfer who is less interested in competition golf, but values the benefits of Club membership. Great value golf. Associate members qualify to ; • Play anytime except Saturday & Sunday mornings

ASSOCIATE SILVER MEMBERSHIP - £720 For the golfer who wants great value membership and some competitive golf. Associate Silver members qualify to : • Play anytime except Saturday & Sunday mornings • Enter all Men’s yellow tee competitions and Ladies’ non handicap qualifying competitions Associate & Associate Silver members can play outside their membership category playing times by paying the appropriate members guest green fee.

ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP - £100 A perfect package for the rising star, budding golfer, professional ‘wannabe’ or someone who wants to hit balls in a safe, friendly environment with all the associated facilities of an established, private members Golf Club. Academy members qualify for unlimited access to all practice facilities including : 4-bay covered practice ground Short game area Putting green 7

INTERMEDIATE MEMBERSHIP 18 – 21 years* - £230 22 – 25 years* - £460 26 – 30 years* - £685 *on March 1st 2016 We are keen to attract more younger players and are aware that on reaching 18, many Junior members are discouraged by a substantial increase to adult subscription fees. This scheme will assist junior players and make membership more affordable. Intermediate Members qualify for all the benefits of a Full Member

FULL TIME STUDENT - £185 A student in full-time education can take advantage of a reduced subscription fee and enjoy unlimited, unrestricted membership while they remain a student. Proof of Student Union membership will be required for the duration of the subscription year. Student Members qualify for all the benefits of a Full Member

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LIFESTYLE PLUS MEMBERSHIP - £300 ‘Membership to suit your Lifestyle’ A ‘pay-as-you-go’ membership option for those who struggle to justify the expense of Full membership but who relish the challenge of competition or want regular, affordable golf. For an initial payment of £300 (renewable £50 annual membership, administration fee & affiliation fees) a LIFESTYLE PLUS member will receive 250 points. Top up points will be available at £1 per point (minimum 100 points). Lifestyle Plus members qualify for : Play at any time Book on-line up to 10 days in advance Enter all Men’s / Ladies’ competitions Represent the Club in DUGC competitions and team matches Receive an Inter County card Receive a CONGU handicap Receive a 5% bar discount

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SUMMER

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Saturday Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Saturday Sunday

7am ‘til 12 noon 12 noon ‘til 3pm 3pm ‘til 7pm WINTER Before 12 noon After 12 noon

KEY:

30 points

20 points

10 points

Utilisation will be managed in the Pro’s Shop through a card reader system. The LIFESTYLE PLUS membership runs for 12 months from the original date of joining and is renewable on the anniversary of this date. A maximum of 100 unused points can be carried over to the following year on renewal. LIFESTYLE PLUS can play in all competitions but MAJOR TROPHIES (including Captain’s Day) requires 30 points (regardless of starting time) and representing the Club in social & competitive home matches requires 20 points (regardless of starting time). The full amount of points are due regardless of number of holes played. Guests may be introduced at the members guest rate and in accordance with the same conditions as a Full member. 10

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP UNDER 14 years* - £75 Under 18 years* - £120 Under 12 - FREE * on March 1st 2016

‘Providing the best opportunity for young golfers to live their dreams’ Ashbourne Golf Club’s commitment to junior golf was rewarded by achieving GolfMark accreditation from England Golf. This is a national award that recognises junior and beginner friendly facilities. The Ashbourne Golf Club offers junior coaching programmes to help young players develop their skills, whilst also helping them understand the Rules of Golf, dress code and etiquette. There are no restrictions when Junior members are allowed to play although novice players will be asked to avoid peak times. Juniors have the benefits of Full Membership and Juniors with official CONGU handicaps are encouraged to enter all junior competitions and most club competitions and matches. A junior cannot win an honours board competition or mark a card in an adult competition until he/she has achieved a handicap of 12 or less. Junior members must have a parent / guardian as a social or playing member of Ashbourne Golf Club.

A JUNIOR HANDBOOK will be issued to every Junior Member.

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COUNTRY MEMBERSHIP - £275 OVERSEAS MEMBERSHIP - £140 To encourage former members to remain in contact and attract those golfers who travel to the Ashbourne area on business or holiday we offer attractive Country and Overseas membership categories. Country / Overseas members qualify to : • Play at any time, any day of the week • Enter all social, handicap qualifying, honours board and matchplay competitions

Country / Overseas members must be a member of another golf club which will remain their Home Club.

WINTER MEMBERSHIP - £165 November 1st 2016 – February 28th 2017 Winter membership provides an opportunity to play regular golf on summer greens during the four winter months and to attract players who would otherwise not play during the Nov – Feb period. Winter members qualify to ; • Play unlimited golf including Saturday & Sunday mornings during the period November 1st 2016 to February 28th 2017 inclusive 12

HOLIDAY MEMBERSHIP 2 weeks - £115 4 weeks - £185 For the golfer visiting Ashbourne on business or holiday, or a prospective member wanting to play the course for a few weeks before deciding which category is most suitable. Available once only each year. Unlimited social golf excluding Saturday and Sunday mornings. No handicap maintenance.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Corporate membership packages are available. For more information contact Andrew Smith on 01335 347960

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP - £60 Social members enjoy unlimited use of the Clubhouse facilities and will be advised of all forthcoming events and invited to attend all social functions. There is an exciting calendar of social events which, in the past, have included Dinner Dances, Talent Shows, Pig Racing, Kwik Cricket, Pantomimes and Christmas & New Year’s Eve parties. A Social Member has no playing rights. 13

Incentives to help attract more members Friends discount A group of members joining together enjoy an initial first years discount. 3 new members joining together receive 15% discount 4 or more new members joining together receive 20% discount (Not applicable to Lifestyle, Winter, Novice, Holiday, Country or Overseas membership)

18-for-12 membership offer 18 months for the price of 12 when a new member joins and pays the subscription in full in advance. Available from September 1st 2016. This offer is not available to anybody who has been a member of AGC in the previous 18 months. (Only applicable to FULL and 5-day membership)

Free Junior in the Family Scheme Free Junior membership for a year when joining with a Full playing parent. Free Junior in the Family whilst both parents remain Full playing members.

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GREEN FEES 2016 Monday - Friday 18 – holes 36 – holes

£25 * £35 *

Saturday & Sunday Bank Holidays 18 – holes

£30 *

* Not available with any other offer or concession.

SOCIETY PACKAGES Par Coffee & bacon roll 18 – holes

Birdie Coffee & bacon roll 18 – holes 2 – course dinner

£25 per person

Eagle Coffee & bacon roll 9 – holes Sandwiches & chips 18 – holes 2 – course dinner

£37 per person

£49 per person

• Midweek • Minimum of 12 people 15

SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS Subscriptions are due for payment by ; One payment – on or before March 1st 2016 Two payments* – on or before March 1st and August 1st 2016 Ten payments* – on or before March 1st and one on or before the first of every month April to December 2016 An administration fee is included in the two payment & ten payment schedule. * The Club’s bank account details for standing order payments : Bank Lloyds Bank Account 00133836 Sort Code 30-90-25 (Please use surname as reference for payment) Please note the Club’s policy for members in arrears is as follows : 1. Membership of the Club carries a responsibility to pay the subscription for the whole of the year and on time. 2. Members should be aware that their annual subscription is payable in advance unless one of the other payment methods is otherwise indicated. If a member ceases to pay and/or resigns part way through a subscription year they are liable for the full outstanding balance of the annual subscription. 3. Members who are in arrears by one month shall forfeit the right to play the course. 4. Members who are in arrears by two months or more shall forfeit the right to use any of the Club’s facilities. 5. Members who are in arrears by three months or more shall have their membership reviewed at the next AGC Committee meeting. 6. Members paying by standing order who are persistently in arrears shall forfeit the right to pay by instalments. 7. Ashbourne Golf Club reserves the right to take legal action to recover outstanding debts. 16

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS Every prospective member must submit a completed membership application form. This application will be considered at the first General Committee meeting immediately following the application and the applicant notified of the decision thereafter. A successful applicant will be invited to join the Club and on payment of the appropriate subscription be allowed to use the Club’s facilities. Members who intend to resign their membership must do so in writing prior to January 31st 2016. Any member failing to notify the Club in the correct way will be liable for a full years subscription. Fees cannot be reimbursed. Any current member wishing to transfer to a different membership category must submit a Membership Renewal Form to the Club before January 31st 2016. Members can upgrade during the season by submitting a written application to the Club. Any additional fees and conditions will be adjusted at the beginning of the month immediately following the approval of the application. Members cannot down grade to a lesser membership category mid season. 5 Day, Associate and Associate Silver members can play outside their membership category by paying the appropriate members guest green fee.

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SUBSCRIPTION RATES and PAYMENT METHODS PAYMENT METHODS Membership Category

Full Veteran Full 5 Day Veteran 5 Day Intermediate 18 – 21 Intermediate 22 – 25 Intermediate 26 – 30 Associate Silver Associate Lifestyle Country Overseas Winter Academy Holiday 2 weeks Holiday 4 weeks Junior under 12 Junior under 14 Junior under 18 Student Social

One payment on or before March 1st

895 690 765 590 230 460 685 720 610 300 275 140 165 100 115 185 FREE 75 120 185 60

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Two payments, one on or before March 1st and one on or before August 1st

Ten payments, one on or before March 1st and one on or before the first of every month April to December

452.87 349.14 387.09 298.54 116.38 232.76 346.61 364.32 308.66 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

91.83 70.79 78.49 60.53 23.60 47.20 70.28 73.87 62.59 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

The modern clubhouse, fully equipped bar and 1886 restaurant offer a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy a post match drink. The clubhouse can cater for 120 guests and is the perfect venue for private parties, conferences and golf days. There is a full size snooker table, secure locker room facilities and excellent views of the course, Dovedale and the Peak District.

ASHBOURNE GOLF CLUB CASINO TEAM For that special occasion or as a charity fund raiser the Golf Club can offer a Casino Night with roulette tables, wheel of fortune, blackjack and camel racing. Become a millionaire for a night and enjoy an evening at the gaming tables with your guests, or organise a fund raising evening that everyone will remember. For more information contact : Andrew Smith PGA PROFESSIONAL / GOLF MANAGER Ashbourne Golf Club 01335 347960