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Get the ball rolling at Stoke Park

A luxurious and convenient location for the ultimate golfing retreat. Stoke Park famous 27-hole Championship Parkland Golf Course, designed in 1908 by the greatest course architecture of his generation, Harry Shapland Colt, is one of the finest in the world. It is enjoyed by amateurs, professionals and innumerable celebrities from all over the world. Whether you are a member or visiting as part of a company day out, you will not be disappointed. The Independent on Sunday agrees, 'Stoke Park Club is one of golf's stately treasures.'

It is an award winning course and has received grand accolades such as 'A Fantastic Golf Course' by Conde Nast Traveller and 'Most Stylish Golf Club in Great Britain ' by The Sunday Times - an added motive to hold a corporate golf day here. Playing lessons with PGA qualified staff, teaching seminars, competitions and even full course hire can create an unforgettable event and ultimately a tremendous corporate golf venue. Stoke Park is also a great film location and has played host to one of the most memorable games of golf in cinema history, when Mr Bond defeated Auric Goldfinger on the 18 th green in Goldfinger (1964). Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) was the second Bond film to be shot at Stoke Park .

" Having managed golf events throughout the UK , Stoke Park is one of, if not the best corporate golfing venue in the UK . The facilities are second to none and the people you deal with at the club are exceptional", states Paul Hills , Managing Director of Leaderboard.

As well as being a challenging and demanding course, you will find it hard not to be stirred by the exquisite views and landscapes of the Club's Championship course known as Stoke Poges . Over it's 100 year history the exceptionally high quality of the greens, which have been consistently maintained, are a particular feature of the course. The Club's true 27-hole course is made up of three 9-hole courses; Colt, Alison and Lane Jackson.

Added to this, the facilities are second to none with a 10 bay driving range with all year round grass practise areas, a pitching area with 4 bunkers, an eighteen hole putting green and indoor video analysis. However, Stoke Park is always looking at ways to improve on their excellence and challenge what the golf course offers. During 2008 the Club has continued to develop and improve the condition. From the work that has been done to it, t he golf course has now a different look with greater definition of semi-rough and rough. The development of these has put a premium on accuracy and shot selection. The 15th hole has undergone a complete reconstruction with new bunkers and a new tee. The angle from tee to green has changed and with the great options on pin positions it makes play on par three exciting. On the 16th hole the Club has built a new championship tee, which demands a long fade from the tee. The approach shot to the green offers a completely different challenge with a longer club in the hand.

Refurbishment of the course will continue through to next year and winter works for 2009 will see complete renovation of the bunkers and completion of a number of new tees. This will aid in improving the overall playing experience.

Situated just 7 miles from London Heathrow and 35 minutes from London , this elegant Buckinghamshire venue is the perfect location for corporate, hospitality and individual golf fanatical customers.

"The venue is not too far outside London and its near Heathrow, so its very accessible for most of our clients and the facilities are amazing - our customers love it", says American Airlines, Consumer Marketing Manager Petra Luckman.

Stoke Park is more about just a great golf course, it is about the exceptional facilities on offer, the welcoming staff and the ambience created by all. Stoke Park also offers five star standard hotel accommodation with 28 new bedrooms opened in May 2008, 13 tennis courts, an award winning SPA SPC and gymnasium boasting a SALON SPC and swimming pool, making this the ultimate golfing day or weekend break for leisure or corporate clients.

"I have held my firm's golf day at Stoke Park for many years and will continue to do so. The course has 27 holes, which offers variety for the morning and afternoon rounds. All my clients have been impressed by the venue and the hospitality is first class ", says Richard Light, Head of Real Estate Finance.  

The new 28 bedrooms are in complete contrast to the 21 traditional style rooms that can be found in The Mansion - each offering breath taking views, antique furniture and sumptuous fabric, making each a masterpiece of luxury.

"Although we have not had the best conditions for golf this summer the course has played better than at anytime during my nine years at the club. With some attention to creating better definition from the tee and the continued improvement to the quality of the fairways the overall experience is vastly improved. The greens have once again been superb and the feedback received from members and visitors to the club has been very positive. I am sure with the plans in place for winter works we will move forwards once again and can look forward to a great 2009", says Stuart Collier, Director of Golf.