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Membership for East Berkshire Golf Club

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East Berkshire Golf Club is a private members club, offering a friendly and sociable atmosphere. Membership entitles you to use of our beautiful Heathland golf course, the clubhouse and practice facilities.

The golf course offers a true challenge for every golfer and has the reputation for always being presented to the highest standards. Recent investment to refurbish the bunkers has elevated the course to be voted into the top 100 in England. Throughout the year you will also have the opportunity to participate in regular Medal, Stableford, team events and knockout competitions.

East Berkshire’s welcoming atmosphere makes it easy for new members and guests to enjoy the club facilities with plenty of opportunity for social golf. The bar is situated in a quiet lounge area where members can relax and enjoy a refreshing drink and select excellent food from a varied menu . We also have a thriving social calendar where partners are encouraged to attend events such as, Bistro & Curry nights, Quiz nights, Sunday Lunches, Christmas Functions.

To learn more about membership at East Berkshire Golf Club please contact the club, we can arrange for a trial round for you. Please telephone Julieanne Thorp on 01344 772041 or email office@

A Brief History

It was in 1903 that the masters of Wellington College first talked about golf - or, at least, a golf course - and being men of action as well as enthusiasm, they formed a company and bought sufficient land on which to lay out a course.

For the first few years the Club flourished, but some six years afterwards there was apparently a depression, and the records of the Club show that the Company which had been formed, sold their land to

Mr. Howard Palmer J.P., the head of the famous biscuit firm from Reading which bears his name.

(The Palmer family still retain their connections with East Berkshire Golf Club)

We owe great thanks to the four principal founding members; Armstrong, Upcott, Fitzgerald and Palmer. Their vision and passion for golf has been celebrated by naming the four centenary bridges (7th, 13th, 14th and 15th holes) in their honour.

The Golf Course

Originally designed by Peter Paxton, who was adept at using the natural water courses that flow on the land to guard the greens. Heather too was used as a feature to provide cross hazards on some of the longer holes, reducing the need for bunkers and maintaining a natural look to the course. These natural barriers and cleverly designed doglegs mean the course plays a lot longer than the 6,200 yardage suggests. Coupled with fast undulating greens, this makes for a real challenge of not only a player’s striking ability but also their discipline and course strategy, as the competitors of the annual East Berks Stag will testify.

From its origins as a heathland course, East Berkshire has matured into a tree-lined course of great beauty. Shaped fairways leading into well-defined semi rough helps to identify the driving areas and carefully placed greenside hazards ensure that wayward shots go unrewarded. East Berkshire Golf Club is proud to be listed in the top 100 golf courses in England ().

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Membership Categories

Full Membership

Full members are entitled to enjoy all of the Club’s facilities at all times and allows entry to club and team competitions. Full members may introduce up to three playing guests (playing with them) at a reduced Green Fee. (Only Full Company members may vote at an AGM or EGM)

5-Day Membership

5-Day members may, subject to availability play golf any weekday Monday to Friday and on Saturdays and Sundays as guests of Full Members. They may enjoy full use of the Club in all other respects. 5-Day members may introduce up to three playing guests (playing with them) at a reduced Green Fee.

Temporary Membership (Full)

This membership category is available for 1 year only in order that a new member might obtain two sponsors for Full Membership the following year. ( The proposers must be full members)

Intermediate Membership

Available for golfers aged 19 to 29 and members are entitled to enjoy all of the Club’s facilities, and may represent the Club in team events. Please note that some Club competitions are only available to Full members. For golfers in full time education a Student Membership at reduced fees is also available.

Junior Membership

Available to boys and girls aged 10-18, Junior Membership allows play Monday to Friday and weekends after 1.30pm (Summer) and 12.30pm (Winter) unless accompanied by a Full adult member. Junior members with a handicap of 12 or less may enter adult competitions (some conditions apply). East Berkshire has a thriving Junior Membership section and organises many competitions and matches throughout the year.

Social Membership

Social Membership is available for those wishing to enjoy the Club’s facilities with the obvious exception of golf. The Club offers many social events including bistro evenings and dinner dances along with regular Sunday lunches.

Membership Fees 2015 ( From 1st January- 31st December )

|Membership Category |Annual Subscription |Entry Fee |

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|Full 7 day Playing |£1345.00 |£1500.00 |

|Temporary 7 day (1 year only) |£1345.00 |£1500.00 |

|Full 5 day Playing |£1185.00 |£1500.00 |

|Intermediate 26-29 (at 1st Jan) |£704.00 |* SEE BELOW |

|Intermediate 19-25 (at 1st Jan) |£433.00 |N/A |

|Junior 15-18 (at 1st Jan) |£289.00 |N/A |

|Junior 10-14 (at 1st Jan) |£186.00 |N/A |

|Social |£100.00 |N/A |

* Intermediate 26-29, The full entrance of £1500.00 can be spread out over 2 years @ £750 per year

The Annual subscription does not include the bar levy of £150.00 (which is credited to your members card)

or your EGU/ ELGA affiliation fee.

A payment plan is available (The club office have the details)

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East Berkshire Golf Club Membership Application Form

Title: ……………………..First name ……………………Surname: ………………………….…………….

Home address:…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Postcode: …………………....Telephone (H): ………………………….(M): …………………………….….

Email: ………………………………………………………………. Date of birth: ………………Age…..

Occupation (or previous occupation if retired): …………………………………………………………………………

Category of membership required:

Full 7-day ( Full 5-day ( Temporary 7 day ( Intermediate ( Junior ( Social (

Has a member of your family ever been a member of East Berkshire Golf Club? If yes, please specify:

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Please tell us your previous golfing experience: ……………………………………………………………….

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What is your club or golf society handicap? …………....

Are you currently a member of another golf club? Yes ( No ( If yes, please state:

Name of Club:…………………………………………… Your EGU Lifetime ID No:.……………………...

Will you retain that membership? Yes ( No ( Will East Berkshire be your home club? Yes ( No (

Do you belong to any other sports or social clubs? YES ( NO ( If yes, please give details:

What are your hobbies/other activities?.………………………………………………………………………..

Where did you hear about East Berkshire Golf Club?..........................................................................

Please return your completed application form to: The office at East Berkshire Golf Club, Ravenswood Avenue, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6BD.

Application Form part (2)

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The 7th Hole

Championship tees (white): 6,236 yards Men’s tee of the day (yellow): 6,029 yards

Ladies tee of the day (red): 5,392 yards Course record: Scott Fallon 63 (2010)

Proposers (not necessary for Temporary Membership)

Proposer 1: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

I have read the notes for sponsors in accordance with Club Rule – Election of members

Signature: …………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………….

Proposer 2: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

I have read the notes for sponsors in accordance with Club Rule – Election of members

Signature: ………………………………………………………………..... Date: ………………………….

Proposers must be full EBGC Members

For office use only:

Applicant name …………………………………………

Date application received:…………………………………………….

Date details posted on the notice board: ………………………………Date of interview:……………………………

Date entrance fee/subs received: ……………………..Bacs ( Cheque ( cash ( payment plan (

Membership pack issued.

Bag Tag ( Diary ( CDH & HC set up on system (

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