New Mills Golf Club - (01663) 743485

Winter Weekend Away 2012

Friday 27 April to Sunday 29 April inclusive

Owston Hall Golf Club (Owston Hall Hotel), Doncaster

Three rounds of golf, two nights Bed and Breakfast with private dinner on Friday and Saturday nights - £185 each (includes prizes). The Winter Weekend Away marks the end of the Winter League season and is open to all members whether you played in the Winter League or not. It offers a unique opportunity to play an unfamiliar course for a full weekend ahead of the summer season starting proper, and see your fellow members in a new environment. A £50 deposit should be given to Simon Belt (Captain) or Dave Cullen (Club Professional), with cheques made payable to 'New Mills Golf Club'.

Owston Hall offers a complete package when it comes to golfing weekends. The Championship Golf Course offers players the challenge & quality expected by PGA professionals, maintained to the highest standards by expereinced groundskeepers.

The 18 hole, Par 72 golf course at 6,937 yds is set in over 200 acres of mature parkland, and is a terrific example of ‘risk/reward' golf with large oaks and treacherous water hazards making the course both enjoyable to play whilst at the same proving to be a stern test of golf.

The feature hole is the 10th a par 4, 284-yard hole, which requires a carry over two carefully placed ponds before playing up to the green which is overlooked from the conservatory of the 18th century Owston Hall. Development began in 1996, and since then the course has become a host venue from 2002-2004 to the EuroPro Tour which is televised worldwide. Click on this course plan link to see more.

Owston Hall's 4 Star complex features 63 luxurious en-suite guest rooms, all specifically designed for an extremely comfortable stay. The 15 bedrooms incorporated in the old wing have been decorated individually, and reflect the character of the 17th century construction itself. The remaining bedrooms are located in the Old Stables part of the hotel, which may not have quite the intrigue of the old wing, but is equally as comfortable. Excellent service is guaranteed at Owston Hall, confirming it as a good choice for a golf break.

The fitness suite offers a swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, solarium, sauna and exercise treatment as part of an excellent new health club, ideal for unwinding after golf, so bring your trunks and gym kit! The Victorian style conservatory restaurant serves superb modern dishes, and offers great views over the surrounding golf course, complimenting the golf with relaxed and more formal opportunities to socialise with and get to know the membership at New Mills Golf Club who carry through the tradition of great warmth and friendship our Club is liked so much for.

Back to the golf. There'll be a different format 18 hole competition with different teams selected randomly in advance. On arrival on the Friday, the competition will be a Betterball Stableford (3/4Hcp, Max 18 strokes), followed on Saturday with a Quad AM Stableford (3/4Hcp, Max 18 strokes), finishing on Sunday with the classic Texas Scramble (Stroke play with 1/10th combined HCP). A timeline diary of Weekend activities follows below.

Friday 27 April

Everyone should be aware that a Debit or Credit Card will be required if incidentals are to be added to the room bill.

12.00 Arrive at Owston Hall (allow 1hrs 45mins for the journey from New Mills), get bearings of venue and for those who partake, setup informal competition arrangements over results. 

Check-in anytime after 3pm - mixture of individual and shared rooms.

20.00 Dinner (dress code: smart casual)

Saturday 28 April

Breakfast at leisure for those who didn't party all night in Donny

18.00 Complimentary pre-dinner drinks in Captain’s room

20.00 Dinner (dress code: jacket and tie)

22.00 Presentation event of Winter League trophies

22.30 Vice captain to announce venue of 2012 Weekend

Sunday 29 April

10.00 Checkout before competition tee times

3pm onwards, final presentations and departure

 

Captain will award personal prizes for nearest pin competition on each of the three days

Driving directions from New Mills Golf Club to Owston Hall Hotel, Doncaster DN6 9JF (for Sat Nav use For Sat Nav use DN5 0LP).

1. Head southeast on Apple Tree Road toward Whittle Bank Road 0.5 mi
2. Continue onto Watford Road 0.3 mi
3. Turn left onto Watford Bridge Road 0.2 mi
4. Turn right onto High Hill Road 0.3 mi
5. Sharp left onto Hayfield Road/A6015, continue to follow A6015 2.0 mi
6. Turn left onto Chapel Road/A624, continue to follow A624 4.8 mi
7. Continue onto Norfolk Street/B6105, continue to follow B6105 5.3 mi
8. Continue onto A628 7.9 mi
9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Whams Road/A616 Continue to follow A616 9.3 mi
10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Westwood New Road/A61 heading to M1 North/Barnsley/Birdwell Continue to follow A61. Go through 1 roundabout 1.2 mi
11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway/A6195 heading to Doncaster/A635 Go through 5 roundabouts 3.1 mi
12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Dearne Valley Parkway/A6195 Continue to follow A6195. Go through 3 roundabouts 3.4 mi
13. At Cathill Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Dearne Valley Parkway/A635. Continue to follow A635, Go through 3 roundabouts 7.1 mi
14. Turn left onto Scawsby Lane 0.5 mi
15. Turn right onto Green Lane/B6422 0.6 mi
16. Turn left onto Great North Road/A638 0.5 mi
17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Doncaster Ln/B1220. Continue to follow B1220 1.9 mi
18. Turn right onto Askern Road/B1220 1.0 mi
19. Turn left onto Doncaster Road/A19 0.5 mi
20. Take the 1st left onto Sutton Road 36 ft
21. Take the 1st left onto Stockbridge Lane 0.4 mi
22. Take the 2nd right. Destination will be on the right 148 ft