BROOKLANDS STAY AND DINE
Brooklands Stay and Dine Contact Reservations Pall Mall, BrooklandsAvailable Monday to Sunday Book our dinner, bed and breakfast rate, perfect for all occasions whether it be business or pleasure. Included in your Brooklands Stay and Dine package: Overnight stay Three-course dinner in the Brooklands Room A glass of Club Champagne in the Club Room per person Breakfast for two the following morning Late check out time of 1.00pm Free Wi-Fi Use of the Pall Mall Sports facilities and the Turkish Baths The package starts from £380.00 per room per night. Prices are based upon two adults sharing a standard double room at the member weekend rate. This offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply. Please quote ‘Brooklands Stay and Dine’ when booking and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. View Terms and Conditions
TASTING MENUS
Tasting Menus Enjoy a delicious four-course lunch and dinner menu inspired by member favourite dishes on the Great Gallery menu. Book Now Great GalleryAvailable for Lunch and Dinner Enjoy a delicious four-course lunch and dinner menu inspired by member favourite dishes on the Great Gallery menu. Choose matching wine pairing for an exquisite fine dining experience. View Menu £99.00 per person or £153.00 with paired wines. To make a reservation, please book online, telephone the Central Reservations team on 020 7747 3474 or email Reservations.
DINING DOMES ARE BACK!
DINING IN THE DOMES At Woodcote Park Book Now Fountain Terrace Until Sunday 29 March Dine under the stars with friends and family, perfect for any occasion. The Bluetooth speaker means you can play your own music making this a cosy way of dining that is like no other. Three-courses: £54.50 (available for lunch and dinner) Afternoon Tea: £43.00 or £53.00 with a glass of Champagne For further information and to book, please visit the Booking Centre or telephone the Central Reservations Team on 020 7747 3474.
GREAT GALLERY STAY AND DINE
Great Gallery Stay and Dine Contact Reservations Pall Mall, Great GalleryAvailable Tuesday to Saturday Experience a memorable Great Gallery Stay & Dine experience at the Club. Stay from April to June on a Friday or Saturday and enjoy our brand new Afternoon Tea Inspired by Mary Poppins. Your visit begins with a glass of Champagne in the Club Room, before heading to the Great Gallery for dinner to enjoy an exquisite meal or experience our limited time only Afternoon Tea Inspired by Mary Poppins on a Saturday, enjoying practically perfect tea. Included in your Great Gallery Stay and Dine package: Overnight stay Afternoon Tea inspired by Mary Poppins or Dinner Tasting menu in the Great Gallery restaurant A glass of Club Champagne in the Club Room per person Breakfast for two the following morning Late check out time of 1.00pm Free Wi-Fi Use of the Pall Mall Sports facilities and the Turkish Baths The package starts from £416.00 per room per night. Prices are based upon two adults sharing a standard double room at the member weekend rate. This offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply. Please quote ‘Great Gallery Stay and Dine’ when booking and we hope you enjoy your stay with us. View Terms and Conditions
LONG BAR DAILY PROMOTIONS
Long Bar Daily Promotions Available Monday to FridayFor Lunch and Dinner Visit the Long Bar during the week to enjoy classic member dishes such as sirloin steak, pan‑roasted salmon and more. With a different delicious option available each day, there’s always something new to try. MondaySirloin Steak and Chips TuesdayRoast Chicken WednesdayPan-Roasted Salmon ThursdayCurry Special FridayFish and Chips Price: all dishes are £50.00 for two people including a pint of lager per person or a bottle of Club wine to share. The Long Bar is walk-ins only, no reservation is required. For further information, please email longbar@royalautomobileclub.co.uk or call 020 7747 3470.
LADIES’ CHRISTMAS COMPETITION AND LUNCH
LADIES’ CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONS AND LUNCHES Old Course, Sunday 14 and Tuesday 16 December The first Ladies’ Christmas Competition took place on Sunday 14 December. 32 ladies played best two Stableford scores to count 9-hole competition on the Old Course followed by lunch in the 19th Hole. This year’s winning team, pictured above left, was Julie Clark, Jessica Friend, Michelle White and Jane Fraser with 36 points. Yesterday 96 ladies played best two Stableford scores to count 9-hole 1-9 and 10-18 loop competition on the Old Course followed by lunch in the Cedar Room. This year’s front nine winners pictured above right with our Lady Captain, Sarah Kingsbury, were Roo Goswamy, Margot Waddup, Risha Goswamy and Tessa Spencer–Pickup with 38 points. This year’s back nine winners were Kelly Lindberg, Diane Earnshaw, Helen Atkinson and Jane Williams with 44 points. Kelly Lindberg also won this year’s Order of Merit.
MEN’S CHRISTMAS COMPETITION AND LUNCH
MEN’S CHRISTMAS COMPETITON AND LUNCH Old Course, Saturday 13 December The Men’s Christmas Competition took place last Saturday on the Old Course. Following golf, a well-attended lunch took place in the Cedar Room. This year’s winning team pictured above with our Vice Captain, Toby Cracknell, were Martin McLagan, Paul Earland, Brin Cox and Robert Earland with132 points. The following Honours Board winners were also presented with a trophy: Betterball Knockout Competition: Simon Crane Jimmie Muil: Allan Collins Autumn Meeting Stableford: Scott HealyHamsher Cup: Charlie LewisOrder of Merit: Martin Vertigen Congratulations to all of them.
WOODCOTE PARK CLUBHOUSE – JANUARY TO JUNE 2026
WOODCOTE PARK CLUBHOUSE – JANUARY TO JUNE 2026 LATEST NEWS Noisy work is taking place at various times during daytime hours, which is affecting the clubhouse Lounge. The Pavilion Lounge is open, with drinks and light refreshments available. A major refurbishment of the clubhouse at Woodcote Park is taking place throughout the first half of 2026, which will result in a range of improvements. These include a completely new arrival area and fully refurbished bedrooms. Most of Woodcote Park continues to operate as normal. We have also constructed a temporary building – the ‘Pavilion’ – to provide alternative lounge and event facilities. Further updates on progress and information about any changes to the arrangements described below will be provided on this page and in The Club Wire. The work The Work A number of improvements are being implemented at the same time, as they are all linked together in one way or another. This means that much of the clubhouse is closed until the end of June 2026. All the bedrooms are being refurbished, with air conditioning installed throughout and sound insulation improvements in the rooms overlooking the car park and at the rear of the clubhouse. An extension is being constructed on the side of the clubhouse to provide a new entrance and larger reception area, which will be more practical and of a standard befitting the Club. The main kitchen, located in the heart of the ground floor, is being refurbished with new equipment which will be more practical, reliable and efficient. The clubhouse car park is being relandscaped, also to provide a smarter and more welcoming arrival to the clubhouse. This includes moving the delivery area away from the clubhouse to the far end of the car park by the administration block. The Hurricane Bar is being extended and refurbished, but very much in the same character as it is now. This is possible because of the relocation of the existing reception and back office to the new extension. Extensive behind-the-scenes upgrades are also taking place in utilities such as water, electrics and heating. Finally, repairs are being undertaken to the external fabric of the clubhouse including the brickwork, stonework, windows and roof. What is closed? What is closed? The following areas are closed until the end of June: the clubhouse car park the main clubhouse entrance the clubhouse reception area, ground floor cloakroom (including the cash machine) and WCs everything on the first floor and above of the clubhouse (including the bedrooms, snooker room, syndicate room and first floor banqueting rooms) the Hurricane Bar Stirling’s restaurant and bar. What is open? What is open? Other areas of Woodcote Park All other areas of Woodcote Park are operating completely as normal including: Cedars Sports the Walled Garden the 19th Hole the Spike Bar and terrace all golf facilities the Club Shop (although access will be via the lower floor only) the Junior Club Room. Within the clubhouse The Fountain Brasserie is operating as normal, providing a full menu and with no change in opening hours. This will include the Fountain Terrace when the summer starts. Please note, however, that the square alcove area at the rear of the restaurant is not available as it will be used for other purposes during the project. The Lounge remains open except when the refurbishment work is too noisy or causing other disruption. This is only likely to be on weekdays and, if possible, members will be advised via this section of the website if the Lounge is going to be closed. Snacks and refreshments are available but with a reduced menu. The Cedar Room is available for planned activities, meetings and events, including some private events arranged by members. Catering options are limited until the replacement main kitchen opens in April, when the normal full food and beverage range will become available again. Please look out for special dining events which will be announced in The Club Wire. Sunday Lunch in the Cedar Room continues to be available (from Sunday 18 January) but with a slightly reduced number of places. The Pavilion A temporary 500 sq m pavilion has been constructed on the Cedar Lawn, adjacent to the Cedar Room, and will be available throughout the project. It is connected to the clubhouse via a short, covered walkway to the clubhouse’s Cedar Lawn entrance. The main area is the ‘Pavilion Lounge’. Comfortably furnished, it is open from 8.00am to 11.00pm, seven days a week. Newspapers, bridge tables and a menu of drinks and light refreshments are available. The Pavilion building also includes a room for members to work in (to replace the syndicate room in the clubhouse) and storage for the Activity Groups’ equipment. There is heating and air conditioning throughout the Pavilion to control the temperature. WCs and cloakrrom WCs and Cloakroom The Pavilion includes high quality, fully plumbed-in and accessible WCs. These are available from 8.00am to 11.00pm, seven days a week. The WCs in the Fountain Brasserie are available as normal. Rails for coats are available in the Pavilion. Reception and post box Reception and Post Box A temporary reception desk is located in the clubhouse Lounge. If you have any queries or need any assistance, please ask a member of the reception team. The post box which is usually by the clubhouse reception desk is temporarily located inside the ground floor entrance to Golf Reception. Post may be put into the box or handed to the team at Golf Reception. Activities Activities The Activity Groups’ programmes are continuing with very little change. Most activities will take place in the Cedar Room, including Chess and Bridge, Book Club meetings and Photography, Film, Choir, Gardening & Nature and Golf events. Further details are available on the Club website (in the ‘Activity Groups’ area) and will be provided in Activity Group information emails. A snooker table is temporarily located in Stirling’s. Events Events The Club events programme at Woodcote Park has been reduced during the first half of
MIXED CHRISTMAS COMPETITION
MIXED CHRISTMAS COMPETITION Sunday 7 December 2025 On Sunday, 72 golfers played in a 9-hole front and back nine shotgun start better ball Stableford competition on the Old Course followed by a one-course meal in the 19th Hole. Congratulations to Gary Waddup and Margot Waddup, pictured above, with our Lady Captain Sarah Kingsbury who scored 17 points on countback on the front nine and to Geoffrey and Cristina Sparks who scored 19 points on countback. Please see below some photos from the afternoon.
GOLF COURSE WINTER UPDATE
GOLF COURSE WINTER UPDATE December 2025 As we move into the winter months, we wanted to provide an update on recent work across the golf courses and share our plans for the remainder of the this year and early 2026. The recent spell of mild, wet weather has presented a few challenges. At this time of year we would typically expect to cut greens, tees and approaches once a week. However, the continued mild conditions mean the team has still been cutting tees and approaches twice a week and greens three times a week. Some of the more shaded greens have shown signs of disease pressure so we have applied additional fungicide treatments alongside our existing preventative programme to ensure turf health is maintained. Most of the trees around the courses have now dropped their leaves, although a few oak trees are still holding on. As ground conditions allow, the team has been working systematically to blow and collect leaves across both courses. Starting in January we will begin raising canopies along the tree lines of individual fairways. As tree limbs grow they naturally drop lower which can obstruct players and create health and safety risks for staff operating rough-cutting machinery. Canopy lifting helps maintain playability and ensures safer working conditions. In November we introduced our first robotic mower to the machinery fleet. It is currently programmed to cut specific fairways on the courses. These lightweight machines offer several advantages: They can operate when heavier, traditional mowers would risk causing surface damage. They deliver far superior results even when worm casts are present. They run extremely quietly making them ideal for working near course boundaries and residential areas. We expect to add more robotic mowers to the fleet in the near future. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all members who have adapted quickly to the new 90-degree trolley rule and who have been following all posts and ropes. It has been particularly pleasing to see so many members carrying their bags and walking the courses. These measures will help ensure the courses come through winter in the best possible condition. We will continue to keep you updated as winter maintenance progresses. Thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy your time out on the courses this festive season. Iain Dye Golf Course Manager