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Golfers can save almost £1,000 on green fees and lessons if they take out a membership at Heythrop Park before the acclaimed new course near Oxford opens in September.

This spectacular offer was announced at the club’s successful inaugural Open Weekend during which over 300 perspective members viewed the Club’s new 7,156-yard golf course and its state-of-the art Health and Fitness Club.  

“The Open weekend was a huge success with everyone who toured the course giving us really positive feedback and a number of people signed up on the spot,” said Director of Operations, John Angus.

“To launch our membership drive we are offering 9 free green fees and 2 free lessons to everyone who takes out membership before the course opens in September.

The Club is currently looking to sign up a limited number of Golf Members who will be asked to pay a one-off Joining Fee of £1,250 and an annual subscription of £2,300.

That represents incredible value for money for membership of a course that has already been labelled as one of the finest new facilities in England and there are similarly competitive deals on offer for prospective members of the Health and Fitness Club. 

Heythrop Park is the site of one of the foremost Estates in England and in keeping with its status is about to be graced by a quintessential English golf course which meanders over ridges and through valleys and is studded with ancient woodland, lakes and streams.

The new 7,156-yard par 72 course is the handiwork of Tom Mackenzie, of the internationally-renowned golf course architects, Mackenzie & Ebert, who are currently working on four Open Championship venues – Turnberry, Royal St George’s, Royal Lytham & St Annes and Royal Troon.

“Working at Heythrop has been a dream come true for me,” said Mackenzie, during a recent site visit. “My two great loves are golf and the landscape so to have the opportunity to work on such an historic site has been incredible.

“Of course, it hasn’t all been straightforward,” he added. “We were tasked by the planners to replant 90% of the original parkland layout, and to route the golf course round it, which was a formidable challenge.

“But, with the help of the parkland experts, English Heritage and other government bodies, we have succeeded and we’ve been delighted at the initial reception the course as received.”

The Golf Club is based in a new facility situated closed to the 18th century Main Hall and that is also the setting for the new Health and Fitness Club which features a 22-metre swimming pool, a Spa, gymnasium, well-stocked shop and luxurious changing facilities.

Heythrop Park is currently looking for sign up a limited number of Golf and Health and Fitness members on a first come, first served basis. For more information, or to arrange a personal visit, contact the Club’s Membership Department on 01608 673621.