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.
COURSE MAINTENANCE PROGRESS
COURSE MAINTENANCE PROGRESS 11 February 2026 News From The Course The start of 2026 has presented significant challenges for courses throughout the UK and more regionally within Surrey. Approximately eight inches of rainfall has been recorded so far this year, accompanied by persistent low cloud cover, minimal wind and very few meaningful drying days. January also saw substantial disruption, with 14 days of full course closure due to snow coverage across both golf courses, as shown above. In recent weeks, we have received an increased number of enquiries from other clubs regarding course status and current ground conditions. It is evident that clubs across the South East are experiencing similarly testing circumstances. Ground ConditionsBoth courses are currently affected by a high volume of worm casts. Due to the saturated ground, machinery such as blowers and brushes cannot be used without risking further surface damage. As soon as conditions allow equipment to operate safely, the team will prioritise clearing and restoring affected areas. Coronation Course – Maintenance ProgressThe Coronation Course has remained closed since the start of the month, providing the team with an opportunity to complete essential winter maintenance ahead of spring. Greens MaintenanceLight scarification has been undertaken to remove excess thatch resulting from the prolonged wet weather. This work is intended to firm up the putting surfaces and support strong growth heading into the main playing season. Aeration ProgrammeGreens, tees, approaches and fairways have been aerated using a range of tine sizes. This programme will improve drainage, enhance root development and support drying once weather conditions become more favourable. Turfing and Landscaping WorksPathway edges have been re turfed across sections of the Coronation Course. Selected bunkers impacted during last summer’s drought have also been re turfed to restore quality and presentation. Forestry thinning has been carried out around the 6th green. The green’s limited daily sunlight and extended snow retention made it particularly susceptible to a Fusarium outbreak. A group of ash trees infected with Ash Dieback has also been removed as part of the long term forestry management plan.These works will significantly increase airflow and light penetration, supporting improved turf health and resilience. Practice Area EnhancementsThe practice bunker on the driving range has been completely rebuilt. Following a review of comparable facilities, the team has installed an artificial (AstroTurf) bunker face to reduce wear from sand splash and ball strike. This will ensure improved durability and consistent presentation throughout the year. Old Course – Upcoming ClosureWork will begin next week as part of the scheduled Old Course closure. A new run off area behind the 2nd green will be constructed to improve fairness and playability. This enhancement will provide a more consistent lie for balls finishing long, offer greater variety in recovery shot options and maintain the strategic challenge of the hole while improving turf quality and presentation. A further update on progress will be provided in the next edition of Golf News in two weeks’ time. Rhys Beecher Iain DyeDirector of Golf Golf Course Manager
VETERANS’ SUMMER SINGLES KNOCKOUT
VETERANS’ SUMMER SINGLES KNOCKOUT Draw will take place on Wednesday 25 March There is no Handicap Index restriction for men only aged 60 and above on the closing date of entry. Matches can be played on either course from the yellow plates. The Semi-Finals and Final are to be played on the Old Course. Please view the Veterans’ Summer Singles Knockout Rules. Pass holders must have played in at least three qualifying Medal or Stableford competitions at the Club a year prior to the date of the competition. If a Pass Holder has transferred in from another club, they need to have a full complement of twenty scores on their WHS Handicap Index Record within the last six months. All entries must be received by Sunday 22 March. The knockout draw will take place on Wednesday 25 March.
APERITIVO IN THE CLUB ROOM
APERITIVO IN THE CLUB ROOM Available Monday to Sunday, 5.00-7.00pm About The Club Room Pall Mall, Club RoomMonday to Sunday, between 5.00-7.00pm Ease into the evening at Pall Mall with our new Aperitivo experience. Enjoy a selection of arancini, croquette and spring rolls paired with your choice of Champagne, fine spirits or wine. An ideal way to decompress after the day, catch up with friends and colleagues, or simply enjoy a quiet moment to yourself. Price: £16.00 per person or £30.00 for two people. Includes a selection of arancini, croquette and spring rolls with a choice of a glass of Club Champagne, Club wine, Club gin or vodka and tonic. Aperitivo is available for walk ins, no booking is required.
CLUB MATCHES 2026
GOLF MATCHES 2026 Please sign up online Sign-Up for Matches Online We are pleased to announce that you can now sign-up online for Golf Matches 2026. How to sign up: To sign-up for matches please use the following steps: Login to Intelligent Golf. Click on ‘Competitions’. Click on ‘Matches’. Click on ‘View all Squads’. Join which squad you would like to participate in. Join that squad. Very important: please go back and click on ‘Competitions’. Click on ‘Matches’. Then set availability. Then save availability. Match organisers will be in contact regarding selection for each match. The following matches are available for sign up: Ladies’ Friendly Matches (open to all lady pass holders with a Handicap Index) Men’s Friendly Matches (open to all men pass holders with a Handicap Index) Men’s Senior Friendly Matches (open to all men pass holders aged 60 years and over with a Handicap Index) Men’s Signature League Matches (open to men pass holders with a Handicap Index) Men’s Herbert Fowler Matches this is new for 2026 and replaces the Hilliard League (open to men pass holders with a Handicap Index) Men’s Warren League (open to men pass holders with a Handicap Index from 9.0 to 26.0) Mixed Matches (open to all men and lady pass holders with a Handicap Index) Please make yourself available for home and away matches. Preference will be given to those who make themselves available for both, as opposed to just away matches. When setting your availability for matches, please do not leave this section blank. Please make sure you only sign up for 2026 matches only. Please email golfoperations@royalautomobileclub.co.uk if you would like assistance.
2026 CLUB CONCOURS LAUNCH
2026 CLUB CONCOURS LAUNCH Buy Tickets We are delighted to announce that member tickets are now on sale for the Club’s 2026 Concours. Entries for the Concours categories and Features are already open for members wishing to submit their rare and historic vehicles. This year’s Concours features six distinctive car categories and one dedicated to motorcycles. Judged categories include specific ones for shooting brakes, 1950s sports-racing machines and performance cars with dramatic rear aerofoil spoilers. There is a category dedicated to those with V12 engines – extraordinary power units sent off into history by the rise of electric power – and another celebrating competitors from the legendary Targa Florio road race, held in Sicily from 1907 to 1973. Competition is expected to be strong in the Pre-War Masterpieces category, where each entry will feature a radiator mascot with a tale to tell. Meanwhile, motorcycling, an increasingly important part of the Club’s activities, will also be represented by an exceptional line-up of delectable performance bikes. Key motoring highlights will also be celebrated across various Features. This will include the centenary of the British Grand Prix and the life of adventurer-extraordinaire Sir Henry Segrave, as well as manufacturer anniversaries and the Edwardian era of coachbuilt automotive extravagance. Members are encouraged to take part by entering the judged Concours or applying to join a Feature. Full details are available on the dedicated Concours website: Concours Categories Feature Displays In addition, the popular Members’ Paddock and Supercar Boulevard will return, offering members and their guests exclusive areas to display their own cherished vehicles in dramatic mini-motor shows. To join, select the relevant add-on when purchasing tickets. More information can be found here. We’re pulling out all the stops to stage a Concours like no other in a stylish garden party setting that’s picture-perfect – and we can’t wait to see what jaw-dropping motor cars our members bring along. Visit the Concours website
PALL MALL SPORTS DROP-IN SESSIONS
PALL MALL SPORTS DROP-IN SESSIONS Throughout 2026, the Pall Mall Resident Manager and the Pall Mall Sports Manager will be holding quarterly drop-in sessions for members to discuss any feedback or suggestions they have related to Pall Mall Sports. There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on the day. The next sessions will be held on Thursday 21 May, at 10.00-11.00am and 6.00-7.00pm, in the Simms Business Centre. Further sessions are scheduled for Thursday 24 September and Thursday 26 November – the details of which will be announced nearer to the time.
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS 2026
KNOCKOUT COMPETITIONS 2026 New Rules For 2026 The rules have changed this year for the Mixed Knockout competition. Maximum handicap index on entry being 28.0 for Men and 28.0 for Ladies. Also, the semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. The following rules apply before entering: Pass holders must have played in at least three qualifying Medal or Stableford competitions at the Club a year prior to the date of the competition. If a pass holder has transferred in from another club, they need to have a full complement of 20 scores on their WHS Handicap Index record within the last six months. All entries must be received by Sunday 18 January. The knockout draw for each knockout competition will take place by Wednesday 21 January. Tiger Cup Handicap Index up to 14.6. Men only. Matches are to be played from the Tiger tees on the Old Course or, if mutually agreed, the white plates on the Coronation Course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. The final will be played on one day over 36 holes. Angora Cup Handicap Index 14.7 and above. Men only. Matches are to be played from the yellow plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. Veterans’ Cup No Handicap Index restriction. Men only aged 60 and above on the closing date of entry. Matches are to be played from the yellow plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. Better Ball Knockout No Handicap Index restriction. Men only. Please enter as a pair. Single players are welcome to enter with the aim to be paired with another golf pass holder. If you would like to do this, please contact Golf Operations. To be played from the white plates on either course. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. Mixed Knockout Handicap Index up to 28.0 on entry for both men and ladies. Please enter as a pair. Single players are welcome to enter with the aim to be paired with another golf pass holder. If you would like to do this, please contact Golf Operations. This competition is to be played on either course with men playing from the white plates and ladies from the red plates. The semi-finals and final are to be played on the Old Course. Should you wish, you can download all the above information.