WAYS TO BRING YOUR CAR TO THE CONCOURS
WAYS TO BRING YOUR CAR TO THE CONCOURS Wednesday 8 July There are many ways to showcase your car at the Club’s Summer Concours at Woodcote Park on Wednesday 8 July. From entering one of the judged categories through to the Members’ Paddock, each offers a wonderful opportunity to gather with fellow members and enjoy a summer’s day of motoring. Here’s how to take part… Enter the Judged Concours Members may apply to enter the Concours, a judged celebration of exceptional vehicles across seven classes. Expert judges will award category winners and a coveted Best-in-Show. Shooting Brakes: Elegant, practical sporting estates that blend craftsmanship, versatility and style. The Woodcote Trophy: Pristine road-going versions of sports and sports-racing cars built before 1956. Pre-War Masterpieces: Highly individual pre-war cars where coachwork and evocative mascots tell a story. Spoiler Alert: Factory-original performance road cars defined by purposeful rear aerofoils. Targa Florio: Cars that contested, or are eligible for the re-enactment of, the legendary Sicilian road race. V12 Engines: Automobiles from any era united by the drama and excess of the V12 engine. Motorcycles: High-performance bikes exuding power, danger and design excellence – especially those linked to Ducati, Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Barry Sheene and Brands Hatch. APPLY HERE JOIN A CURATED FEATURE DISPLAY Members can also apply to take part in non-judged Features that celebrate major anniversaries and milestones, positioned prominently on the lawns of Woodcote Park. Extravagant Edwardians: Opulent limousines that represent the height of Edwardian luxury. An ‘L’ of a Display! A celebration of iconic cars from Lancia and Lagonda to mark 120 years of both marques. APPLY HERE DISPLAY YOUR CAR IN THE MEMBERS’ AREAS Members may also bring along their cherished everyday classics, modern performance cars or supercars to be part of the wider display. Supercar Boulevard: A dramatic line-up of supercars lining the approach to the Concours along the Captain’s Drive. Members’ Paddock: A Drive-In on a large scale, this area will showcase the diversity of the Club’s membership and motoring; we can’t wait to see what you bring. To be part of these displays, select as an option when purchasing a ticket below. PURCHASE TICKET
NEW WINE CLUB SUBSCRIPTION
NEW WINE CLUB SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe Now Online Club ShopAvailable Now Join our enhanced Wine Club and enjoy exclusive access to premium wines. Receive a curated case of six exceptional, seasonal bottles every other month. Your membership also includes invitations to special events including a three course meal in Stirling’s, limited edition offers, and a birthday gift. Receive a curated case of six exceptional wines every other month for just £125.00. Perfect for stocking your home cellar or gifting to a fellow wine lover. Price: £125.00Includes: six bottles of wine selected especially by our sommeliers delivered to one UK address, invitations to four wine events per year including a three-course meal in Stirling’s, limited edition wine offerings and discounts throughout the year. Also included is a celebratory bottle of Club Champagne on your birthday along with a discount code for you to redeem in the Club Shop or Online Club Shop. View and purchase the new wine club subscription. The subscription can be joined, paused or cancelled at any time.
CEDARS SPORTS TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING
You must be signed in as a member to view this information. Sign In CEDARS SPORTS TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING From Tuesday 24 March Dear Members, We are pleased to inform you that we will be resurfacing courts 4, 5 and 6 (the three nearest the Cedars Sports building) from Tuesday 24 March, with the project scheduled to run for between five and seven weeks depending upon the weather. The timing has been selected so that the work can start once (hopefully!) the weather is drier and so that it can be completed in time for the peak tennis season, allowing members to enjoy maximum court availability during our busiest period. The courts will be upgraded from their current Poraflex (tarmac) surface to match the clay surface already used on courts 1, 2 and 3. Clay-based surfaces are softer and more forgiving than hard courts, providing a more comfortable playing experience. The change will also enable all tennis tournament matches to be played on a consistent surface throughout. This change of surface has been discussed with the Cedars Sports & Racquets Committee and the Committee is very much in favour of moving to clay for all the courts. While the resurfacing is taking place courts 1, 2 and 3 will remain available for regular sessions and classes. We appreciate your patience and support as we carry out these improvements and look forward to welcoming you onto the newly resurfaced courts in time for the summer season. Regards, Daniel PereiraChief Executive & Club Secretary
JASON’S TIP FOR MARCH
JASON’S TIP March 2026 Golf would certainly be easier to master if we played every shot from a level lie, alas this is not the case. There are four types of sloping lies, each demanding adjustment to your setup and swing. All slope, no matter how slight will affect the impact of the clubface on the ball, so understanding how this works is vital if you are to be consistently in control. You will need to adjust your address position which will have an effect on your swing to take account of these challenges. There are two sidehill situations, where your feet are level with each other, but higher or lower than the ball. There are uphill and downhill sloping lies, where your left foot is higher or lower than the right foot. UPHILL LIE Hitting up the slope creates the need for an upward angle of attack; this approach makes the ball fly higher and stop quickly. The hill inhibits the lower body action and therefore restricts the clearing of the left hip during the forward swing. The tendency is for the hands to become very active closing the clubface to the left. Points to note are: Take a club with less loft than normal for the yardage. Play the ball nearer your higher foot. Aim slightly more to the right, remember it is only tendency for the ball to fly left. Set yourself more perpendicular to the slope. Swing with the slope not against it, allow the sole of the club to “surf the turf”. Swing with a reduced speed helping balance from an uneven position. DOWNHILL LIE The downhill shot requires a steep downward angle of attack; this approach makes the ball fly lower with more ball speed. The slope of the hill encourages weight shift and tends to leave the clubface open, so the ball moves to the right. Points to note are: Take a club with more loft than normal for the shot. Play the ball nearer your higher foot. Aim slightly more to the left, take care it is only a tendency for the ball to move to the right. Set yourself more perpendicular to the slope. Swing with the slope, allow the sole of the club to “surf the turf”. Swing with a reduced speed helping balance from an uneven position. BALL ABOVE YOUR FEET The ball sitting higher than your feet will make your posture more upright and promote a flatter swing. A flatter swing leads to more activity in the hands which tends to close the clubface to the left. Points to note are: Grip further down the shaft. Position the ball in the middle of the stance. Aim slightly more to the right, it is a tendency for the ball to fly left. Swing with a reduced speed helping balance from an uneven position. BALL BELOW YOUR FEET The ball sitting lower than your feet will make your posture more horizontal and promote an upright swing. An upright swing leads to more activity in the upper body which tends to make the golfer swing across the ball promoting an open club face. Points to note are: Stand slightly closer to the ball and bow over more. Position the ball in the middle of your stance. Aim slightly more to the left, it is only a tendency for the ball to fly to the right.Swing with a reduced speed helping balance from an uneven position. This has been written for a right-handed golfer.
WINTER MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME REVIEW
WINTER MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME COMPLETION With the winter maintenance programme complete, it has been fantastic to finally enjoy some much needed dry weather, along with encouraging daytime temperatures. Even better, the forecast suggests more of the same over the coming days. During the recent Old Course closure, the team has been extremely busy delivering a number of projects designed to enhance the golfing experience for our members, alongside carrying out a full aeration programme on the main playing surfaces. While the course was closed we also took the opportunity to drill seed the 8th fairway. Behind the scenes, our workshop team has been sharpening equipment and preparing machinery for the upcoming season. As part of our long-term strategy to introduce additional run-off areas around the greens, similar to those already completed on holes 7 and 13, we have constructed our largest one to date at the rear of the 2nd green on the Old Course. This spot has always attracted golf balls but has historically struggled due to heavy shade and tree roots competing with the turf. Over the closure period, approximately 700 square metres behind the green were stripped out and drained with 230 tonnes of rootzone material applied to create the proper foundations for a high quality run off area. Turf has been ordered and is due to arrive this week. Once the work is complete, the area will be marked as Ground Under Repair with the aim of bringing it into play for the Spring Meeting. New irrigation has also been installed to ensure consistent and uniform coverage across the area. We look forward to seeing the finished results come together and the different shot options it will offer members who overshoot the green in the future. In addition to the irrigation installed around the new 2nd run-off area, we are also installing 44 new irrigation heads around the greens on the Old Course. These will allow us to independently water the areas surrounding the greens, which can at times struggle due to the volume of foot traffic they receive. This will also enable us to carry out more targeted seeding, fertilising and aeration, while carefully managing moisture levels to ensure successful recovery. As part of our forestry management plan, and in line with the felling licence approved by the Forestry Commission, we have carried out thinning works to the left of the 1st hole and within the woodland to the left of the 4th green on the Old Course. Any dead, damaged or diseased trees have been removed, while the best specimen trees have been retained and will now thrive in the improved environment. All felled material has been chipped, with the woodchip being reused elsewhere on the golf course, including on maintenance tracks for course vehicles. Over the coming weeks, our main focus will return to overall course presentation and overseeding areas that have struggled due to the four droughts experienced in 2025, combined with an extremely wet and challenging winter. Localised areas of Ground Under Repair will be used in the short term to protect these surfaces once work has been completed and to give them the best opportunity to establish successfully. Rhys Beecher Iain DyeDirector of Golf Golf Course Manager
CELEBRATE EASTER AT WOODCOTE PARK
CELEBRATE EASTER AT WOODCOTE PARK Friday 3 to Monday 6 April Book Now Fountain Brassiere and the LoungeFriday 3 to Monday 6 April Gather with friends and family for a traditional Easter lunch in the Fountain Brasserie, the perfect setting for a relaxed and memorable celebration. Available on Sunday 5 April. After your meal, enjoy a stroll around the beautiful estate grounds. The Walled Garden offers a wonderful space for children to play while parents unwind. For those who enjoy a seasonal treat, our Easter-themed afternoon tea will be available throughout the weekend, from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, with a delightful selection of savoury bites and sweet treats, perfect for marking the occasion. Sunday Lunch: £43.00 per personAfternoon Tea: £54.00 per person including a glass of ChampagneChildren’s Afternoon Tea: £17.65 per child For further information or to book, please visit the Booking Centre or contact the Central Reservations team on 020 7747 3474. Please note that the cancellation policy for this reservation is 48 hours. Cancellations made within 48 hours will incur a charge of 50% of the price per person to the booker’s membership account. In the event of a no‑show on the day, the full menu price per person will be charged to the booker’s membership account.
SPRINGTIME PERSONAL TRAINING
SPRINGTIME PERSONAL TRAINING Pall Mall and Woodcote ParkAvailable throughout March and April Whether you are aiming for a full-body transformation or simply looking to boost your confidence, let our in-house Personal Trainers guide you every step of the way with tailored support and professional insight. Members will also have access for complimentary use of the TANITA body composition machine if suitable for their training goals. Pall Mall: Three 60-minute sessions: £175.00 Woodcote Park: Three 60-minute sessions: £175.00 | Eight 60-minute sessions: £450.00 Members have 12 months from the purchase date to redeem their personal training sessions. For further information and to book, please email Pall Mall Sports Reception or Cedars Sports Reception.
MY KINDA GLOW
MY KINDA GLOW Pall Mall and Woodcote Park Available throughout March and April Book our 60-minute My Kinda Glow prescriptive facial and receive a complimentary TEMPLESPA Glowcolic worth £25.00. This exclusive treatment is designed to refresh, renew and reveal your most glowing skin. Perfect for stepping into spring with confidence and radiance. Pall Mall: £102.00 Woodcote Park: £95.00 For more information and to book, please telephone Pall Mall Sports: 020 7747 3365 or Cedars Sports: 01372 229266.
LADIES’ DAY AND DERBY DAY
You must be signed in as a member to view this information. Sign In LADIES’ DAY AND DERBY DAY Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June 2026 Ladies’ Day and Derby Day will be taking place at Epsom Downs Racecourse on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 June respectively. Although we are unable to host the usual Derby festivities at Woodcote Park due to the clubhouse refurbishment, we are pleased to announce a range of alternative arrangements so that you can still celebrate with your guests at the Club. The normal clubhouse dress code will apply throughout. Fountain Brasserie Lunch and Cream Tea Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day Enjoy a glass of Club Champagne on arrival followed by a delicious four-course lunch and then a cream tea in the Fountain Brasserie. Take in the thrilling racing action on the TV screens and enjoy your table reservation for the whole of the afternoon: table reservations are from 12.00 noon until the final race of the day (approximately 5.45pm). Price: £110.00 per person, which includes a four-course lunch with a glass of Champagne and a cream tea. Normal dinner service in the Fountain Brasserie will resume from 7.00pm. For more information or to book, please email the Central Reservations Team or telephone 020 7747 3474 after this time. Fountain Lawn Champagne Pop-Up Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day A dedicated Champagne Pop-Up Bar will be serving a selection of chilled cuvées, perfect for toasting the occasion in style. For those wishing to place a bet, a Tote betting stand will also be available on the Fountain Lawn, offering a convenient way to take part in the excitement of the races. There are no bookings for this, just turn up on the day. The Lounge Derby Afternoon Tea Available on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day Indulge in a sumptuous Derby Afternoon Tea, perfectly complemented by a glass of Club Champagne, as you watch the live action from the racecourse in the comfort of the Lounge. Price: £65.00 per person, which includes Derby Afternoon Tea with a glass of Club Champagne. For more information or to book, please email the Central Reservations Team or telephone 020 7747 3474 after this time. Car Parking Car parks at Woodcote Park will be available to members as usual. The Captain’s Drive Parking Available on Derby Day only The top of the Captain’s Drive will be transformed into a lively hub for race-day celebrations. Gather your family and friends and settle in for a fun-filled day. Feel free to bring your own picnic and garden games to enjoy on the lawns. Throughout the day, there will be a barbecue, a bouncy castle for the children, an ice cream bicycle and a retail buggy serving Pimms, wine, Champagne and soft drinks. Altogether, it promises to be a wonderful day out for the whole family. Price: £30.00 per car, which includes a parking permit for the Captain’s Drive. Please note, food and drinks can be purchased on the day and are not included in the price. Parking at the top of the Captain’s Drive is by permit only. Bookings for the Captain’s Drive Parking for Derby Day 2026 will open at 10.00am on Tuesday 21 April via the Events section on the Club website. Please note: Members are not permitted to drive onto the Captain’s Drive from Langley Vale Road. Access to the Captain’s Drive Parking Permit Area will be through the main clubhouse gates and up the Captain’s Drive. Cars are parked at your own risk and must not be left overnight. Club Classic Picnic Hamper Available on Derby Day only For Derby Day, pre-order one of our Club Classic Picnic Hampers to enjoy in the Club grounds. Alternatively, you can take your picnic away to a location of your choice. Price: £90.00 for two people. Picnic hampers can be pre-ordered from 10.00am on Saturday 30 May. To place your order, please contact the Stirling’s Team at stirlingsreservations@royalautomobileclub.co.uk after this time. A collection time will be arranged with a member of the Stirling’s Team. Picnic hampers will need to be returned to the Lounge by 9.00pm that evening where a member of the team will be able to check if the basket is complete. Please note that an extra charge of up to £60.00 will apply if the basket is damaged or if items are missing. Epsom Racecourse Booking Discounts Admission Tickets Royal Automobile Club members can enjoy a 10% discount when booking QEII Stand general admission tickets for Ladies’ Day or Derby Day, directly via the Jockey Club’s website. To redeem your discount, please visit the Jockey Club website and use the following codes at the checkout: Ladies Day, Friday 5 June (Normal price: £135.00| Discounted price: £121.50) – use code RACLD26 Derby Day, Saturday 6 June (Normal price: £149.00 | Discounted price: £134.10) – use code RACDD26 This offer is available now and will remain valid until Thursday 30 April 2026. Terms and conditions apply and is subject to availability. We hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity. Hospitality Package at Epsom Racecourse Royal Automobile Club members can enjoy up to 20% off hospitality packages on Ladies’ Day and Derby Day. To book a hospitality package, please email Jamie Rossi at The Jockey Club or telephone 01372 477 747. This offer is available now and will remain valid until Thursday 30 April 2026. Jamie will talk you through the various hospitality options available. For general admission tickets to the racecourse, please visit thejockeyclub.co.uk. FURTHER INFORMATON ABOUT WOODCOTE PARK ON DERBY WEEKEND Golf Both courses will be open as usual on Ladies’ Day. Due to car parking and picnic arrangements for Derby Day, there will be some slight changes to the Old Course on Saturday 6 June: the 7th hole will be closed, and the 8th hole will become a par three. Please make a special effort to repair all pitch marks. The Coronation Course will be open as usual on Derby
S&S FOR RUNNERS WITH BARNABE JOLICOEUR
S&S FOR RUNNERS WITH BARNABE JOLICOEUR Strength and Stretch Book Now Woodcote ParkSaturday 21 March, 18 April, 9 May, 13 June, 11 July and 8 August, 10.45am Receive expert running tips, techniques and strength-focused training from our very own 100m Olympian sprinter Barnabe Jolicoeur. These studio-based sessions are designed to help you build power, improve form and enhance your overall running performance. Whether you want to develop strength or refine your technique, Barnabe’s guidance will support you in becoming a stronger, more efficient runner out on the road. Price: £12.00 per session For further information and to book, please email Cedars Sports Reception.