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Contents 5
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Welcome .................................................................... 9
About the C ourse ...................................................... 10
History ....................................................................... 13
Ryder C up ............................................................... 19
C ourse Tour ............................................................. 21
Pro Shop .................................................................. 23
Tuition ...................................................................... 24
Practice Facilities .................................................... 31
Members’ Golf ......................................................... 33
Becoming a Member ............................................... 35
Bene ts of Membership .......................................... 36
Visitors ..................................................................... 37
Societies .................................................................. 39
C orporate Opportunities .......................................... 41
Functions ................................................................. 45
Weddings ................................................................ 47
Open C ompetitions ................................................. 49
The C lubhouse ........................................................ 50
Fine Dining ..............................................................
How to Find Us & C ontact Us ..................................

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Welcome

Verulam also
boasts a good
social environment,
with a comfortable
clubhouse, recently
enlarged and
refurbished.

Nestling close to the centre of St Albans and surrounded by woodland, a lake and the River Ver is Verulam Golf Club.

It is a haven for club golfers, providing a challenging here. Sam Ryder was a member at Verulam and We provide all of the facilities that a golfer would
golf course and regular competitions for ladies, Club Captain on three occasions. expect at a well-established club. The Pro Shop
gentlemen and juniors, either as members or as stocks a full range of equipment and clothing while
visitors to the club. In 1926 Ryder presented a cup to promote matches expert tuition and extensive practice areas offer
between the United States of America and Great the opportunity to work on your game and lower
Verulam also boasts a good social environment, Britain and his brainchild, the Ryder Cup, has since your handicap.
with a comfortable clubhouse, recently enlarged turned into one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
and refurbished. We welcome your visit and work hard to ensure
The club has been progressive ever since its we provide outstanding service, so come and see
The club has its own place in golfing folklore as the inception in 1905, with developments continually what makes us special.
man who brought us the Ryder Cup learnt his golf being made to the club complex to expand and
improve the facilities for both members and visitors.

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About the Course

Our signature
hole is the
challenging 14th
played with water
down the right and
trees on the left
requiring accuracy
from the tee.

Verulam is a mature course renowned for its small, fast and undulating greens. The course is tight and sets a premium on
accuracy and shot control. Out of bounds is a danger at many holes and there are numerous other hazards to negotiate.

Our course presents an excellent and interesting it requires a long well placed drive, with an accurate the St Albans Abbey on the skyline.
test of golf, offering a tough challenge even to the approach shot to be hit blind over the brow of a hill. We take great pride in both the year-round condition
experienced golfer – as evidenced by the Amateur The River Ver comes into play on a number of of our course and in the pace and subtlety of our
and Professional course records of 67 and 65 holes with a range of well-placed banks, mounds greens, arguably amongst the finest in Hertfordshire.
respectively. and more than adequate bunkering making shot Due to its excellent draining characteristics, the
accuracy a premium throughout the course. course is rarely closed in winter and temporary
The course measures 6,429 yards (par 72) from Our signature hole is the challenging 14th played greens are virtually unheard of.
the white tees. In summer the ball really does run, with water down the right and trees on the left
although the best scores result from being straight requiring accuracy from the tee. The approach to www.verulamgolf.co.uk 7
and having a good short game rather than through the green requires you to negotiate two well placed
long hitting that doesn’t follow the fairway. bunkers and then once the green is reached the
view from the top of the hill is spectacular framing
The par-4 4th is the toughest hole on the card for
good reason. At 398 yards even off the yellow tees,

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History

In 1911,
Samuel Ryder
was appointed Club
Captain for the first
time (he would hold
the office twice
more in the
1920s).

Abe Mitchell

Founded in 1905, Verulam Golf Club was originally designed as a 9-hole course by civil engineer, Ernest Phillips. Six years later James
Braid, a member of the Great Triumvirate, designed and extended the course to 18 holes on land leased from the Earl of Verulam.

With only 130 acres of land and rolling features to John Henry Taylor and Harry Vardon, while Abe planted, the saplings have grown significantly,
work with, he produced a course to challenge even Mitchell, Henry Cotton and Alex Herd also had the adding variety and life to the woods lining the
the professionals of today. pleasure of playing our magnificent course. fairways which combined with the annual Tree Fund
planting programme creates a woodland scene of
In 1911, Samuel Ryder was appointed Club The course has remained in its original layout varied colours all the year round.
Captain for the first time (he would hold the office but over the years has been updated with the
twice more in the 1920s). Ryder was determined installation of an irrigation system, building of new Many things have changed since that time but the
to bring professional tournaments to the club and tees and recently a refurbishment of the bunkers to course still provides as stern a challenge now as it
his efforts ensured the early survival of Verulam, as meet present day playing standards. did in those pioneering days at the start of the 20th
well as the development of golf across the globe. century.
In the mid 1980s, 5,500 saplings were planted to
Other famous golfers to have played the course balance the felling of several trees in an extensive www.verulamgolf.co.uk 9
include the other members of the Great Triumvirate, woodland management programme. Since being

Ryder Cup

He joined
Verulam Golf Club
in 1909 and only
two years later,
having proved his
ability as a player,
he was appointed
Captain of Verulam
Golf Club.

Verulam is a golf club steeped in only two years later, having proved his ability as a It was in 1926 when a group of Americans were here
history. However, one piece of history player, he was appointed Captain of Verulam Golf for the British Open that they played an unofficial
singles out Verulam in golfing folklore - Club. match against a British team, with the British team
it is the home of the Ryder Cup. coming away victorious.
He was both impressed and concerned about the
Samuel Ryder, founder of the Ryder Cup, was born American professionals who were pillaging the There was a party after the match and Sam Ryder
in Preston, Lancashire on 24th March, 1858. Early British tournaments, so he set out to improve the agreed to put up a trophy for an annual match,
in the 20th century he was ordered by the doctors standard of the English game. subsequently changed to biannual. The trophy,
to abandon the game of cricket due to a breakdown which is solid gold, was made by Mappin and
in health, with golf the beneficiary. He paid for golfers to travel to tournaments and Webb with a figure on top that is, allegedly, Abe
hired Abe Mitchell as his personal professional, Mitchell.
He took up the sport and it soon became his driving largely to free him to play full-time.
passion. He joined Verulam Golf Club in 1909 and

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In 1927, the trophy made its first appearance at the tournament, while a putter owned by Sam Ryder being elected mayor in 1905 and surprising fellow
inaugural Ryder Cup match held in America, with which was made by George Brews, a club maker councillors with an uncomplimentary assessment
the United States team coming away victorious. at Royal Blackheath, is on display in the Clubhouse of the council’s achievements.
and the present day Captain sits in the Captain’s
Over 80 years after the initial match, teams from Chair that Sam Ryder presented to the club. He remained a councillor until 1916 and the rest,
both America and now Europe still do battle every as they say, is history!
other year and the Ryder Cup is one of the biggest While Sam Ryder’s impact on Verulam Golf Club
audience participation events worldwide, with and golf worldwide is immeasurable, his impact on
huge TV and commercial sponsorship. the city of St Albans is also considerable.

Today, Verulam Golf Club still honours Sam Ryder. After being elected to the town council in 1903,
A replica of the Ryder Cup trophy is played for he continued to increase his political influence,
annually, following the same format as the illustrious

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Course Tour

The green sits
only feet from the
out of bounds and a
bunker guards the
front right.

If you have never played at Verulam Golf Club before you are in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by learning about
some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.

Hole 1 361 yards, par 4 green sits only feet from the out of bounds and a the fairway. Approach shots will be blind until you
A generous fairway combined with one of the bunker guards the front right approach. reach the top of the hill. Trust the marker behind
flattest greens on the course. Wherever your drive the green it is well placed.
finishes, you face out of bounds a few yards from Hole 3, 311 yards, par 4
the left of the green and a strategically placed Driveable for the bigger hitter. Select a line that Hole 5, 375 yards, par 4
bunker feet from the right hand side of the green. allows a clear second shot to the severely away- A tough left-to-right dog-leg. Enough club must be
sloping green. Approach shots will often have to taken off the tee to reach the corner and avoid the
Hole 2 343 yards, par 4 land short and run on. trees. Big hitters may try to hit over the corner but
One of the most demanding holes at Verulam. A beware the out of bounds beyond the fairway. The
bunker encroaching on the right hand side of the Hole 4, 413 yards, par 4
fairway and out of bounds running the full length of The hardest hole on the course, it is one of the www.verulamgolf.co.uk 13
the hole on the left makes the tee shot tricky. The few drives with room on both the left and right of

Course Tour Continued...

Concealed
bunkers are to be
avoided with
a lay-up and your
approach to the
green will often
be blind.

green is lowered with a bunker to the right, out of putting surface. No danger on the fairway but a and other trouble lying 80 yards from the green. Yet
bounds close to the left and a tier running subtly sloping green with bunkers protecting the right and another well-bunkered green with severe slopes
through the centre of the green. left sides of the green adds difficulty. finishes the front nine.

Hole 6, 322 yards, par 4 Hole 8, 180 yards, par 3 Hole 10 194 yards, par 3
A short right-to-left dog-leg with out of bounds on Club selection is the first problem as the wind The second demanding par three. Club selection
the left side of the hole. The green is raised and direction is difficult to assess. The green slopes is complicated by avoiding the subtle hollow in
slopes from back to front, with a deep bunker to sharply from back left to front right with two bunkers front of a visible green. Out of bounds runs the full
the right. Any shot played past the flag is a tactical guarding the right and left approaches. The green length of the right side and the left hand side of the
mistake on this fast and sloping green. is difficult to hit and does not concede two putts green is guarded by a visible bunker from the tee.
easily.
Hole 7, 433 yards, par 4 Hole 11 534 yards, par 5
A long, demanding uphill hole that will require two Hole 9, 542 yards, par 5 Out of bounds for the full-length on the right hand
long and accurate shots to reach the green. High The drive must be straight and any lay-up shot side of the hole and five visible fairway bunkers
handicappers may need three shots to find the requires thought so as to avoid the cross bunker await a drive hit too far left or an off line second

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shot. The green is visible from the top of the hill range bunker on the left towards the practice area. Hole 15, 369 yards, par 4
and is protected by bunkers on the left and right Further bunkers are placed on the right and left of A demanding and intimidating tee shot for many
but invariably the approach to the green will often the green entrance and the River Ver lies only feet golfers. The facing embankment, the trees, the
be blind. from the right hand side of the green. wind, the carry, all conspire against you and you
will not see your shot finish. The fairway slopes right
Hole 12 338 yards, par 4 Hole 14, 348 yards, par 4 and left from a highpoint and the green is severely
A demanding hole with out of bounds on the right The signature hole and a truly great test of golf. undulating right to left with undulating mounds
towards water. You will not see the finish of a well- Trees on the left and the River Ver on the right will defending the left hand side of the green.
struck drive as the fairway slopes away towards the collect any poorly struck shot from the tee. A ridge
green which is protected by an approach fairway crosses the fairway 100 yards from the raised green
bunker and three greenside bunkers right and left. that is protected by two bunkers on the left and
The green slopes away front to back. right hand approach. The putting surface cannot
be seen from the fairway and its subtle borrows
Hole 13, 372 yards, par 4 make putts difficult to read.
Out of bounds and water on the right and a well in

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• Samuel Ryder Cafe and Bar.
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• 60 high-spec en-suite bedrooms, with free wi-fi & parking.
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Course Tour Continued...

The approach
often plays longer
than it appears while
there is the chance
for longer hitters to
go for the green,
although the risk is
high with a narrowing
fairway and deep
bunkers waiting.

Hole 16, 293 yards, par 4 Hole 17, 127 yards, par 3 Hole 18, 574 yards, par 5
A short par four but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. An The road hole that deceives and golfers must be Three good shots are required to reach the green
off-line tee shot will rarely leave a shot to the green. careful in judging the wind here. Ensure you carry in regulation. Out of bounds awaits down the
The approach often plays longer than it appears the out of bounds and hedge but expect no pity full length of the hole on the left and an array of
while there is the chance for longer hitters to go for from the green as its severe slopes will not give nine carefully sited bunkers on the left and right
the green, although the risk is high with a narrowing away two putts easily. of the fairway are to be contended with before
fairway and deep bunkers waiting. approaching a sloping green guarded by bunkers
on the left and right approaches. Shots must be
positioned carefully to avoid disaster.

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Pro Shop

We also offer a
“try before you buy”
service to ensure
we meet our aim of
complete customer
satisfaction.

Verulam Golf Club’s Pro Shop is the place to go to take care of all your golfing needs. We are stockists of the leading
manufacturers of equipment, aim to offer competitive prices and, unlike the internet, an expert will always be on hand to
give you the advice and information you require to make sound buying decisions.

Our PGA Professional Joel Saunders can provide We also offer an excellent custom-fitting service on The shop is open seven days a week from 8am and
all the expert advice you need to make sure your our state of the art GC2 launch monitor on request for more information or to speak to Joel Saunders
buying decisions are sound ones. that gives you that added confidence that the PGA Professional call 01727 861401.
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brands in golf equipment including Callaway, Ping
and Titleist. Look the part on the course with a vast We also offer a ‘try before you buy’ service to ensure
selection of fashionable clothing from the likes of we meet our aim of complete customer satisfaction.
Footjoy, IJP Designs, Oakley and Glenbrae, with The Pro Shop is also open to non-members, so feel
a wide range of accessories and gift ware always free to pop in anytime and take advantage of the
available. frequent price reductions and special offers.

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Tuition

Our professional
staff are available
seven days a week
for individual or
group lessons for
all ages and
abilities.

Golf can be a difficult game to master; you only have to watch the touring pros on television that play the game for a living
to have this view confirmed.

What chance, then, does the casual player who has satisfaction that comes from its achievement. Goal- At Verulam we are keen to encourage younger
so many other demands on his or her time have? setting in golf, as in life, can be richly rewarding. players to take up the game and a tailored package
of lessons is available from the PGA Professional.
It may not be possible to break par on a regular Our professional staff are available seven days a The instruction teaches youngsters all aspects of
basis but professional tuition, combined with week for individual or group lessons for all ages the game; chipping, pitching and putting, driving,
dedication and practice, can lead to a significant and abilities. iron shots plus course etiquette.
improvement in performance.
We offer simple, easy-to-understand instruction, For more information or to speak to our Professional
With a greater understanding of your strengths tailored to the individual player’s needs, with video staff telephone 01727 861401.
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all standards.

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Practice Facilities

There are
designated areas
for long hitting iron
shots and approach
play, offering the
chance to use the
full range of
irons.

Excellent instruction is nothing without the facilities to put those newly-learnt skills into action, working on them until they
become second nature.

Here, Verulam scores highly for the conscientious A chipping area and practice bunker are also The long game is not overlooked, either, with a
golfer looking to maximise their potential and available adjacent to the clubhouse and the 18th newly landscaped large practice range situated
lower their handicap to become the best they can green, for golfers looking to perfect those round- between the 11th, 12th and 13th fairways. There
possibly be. saving strokes or up-and-downs. are designated areas for long hitting iron shots
and approach play, offering the chance to use the
The club’s practice facilities are open to anyone For those who find time is at a premium, there full range of irons. Two driving bays situated at
who has paid a green fee. For those wishing to work are two practice nets situated yards from the first the bottom of the practice range offer all weather
on their short game, there is a large putting green tee that afford the opportunity to get loose before practice facilities and the chance to hit those drives.
in front of the clubhouse that has been specially beginning a round.
prepared to complement the subtle borrows of the
greens on the course.

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Members’ Golf

The Ladies
section at Verulam
has a full range of
playing abilities
catering for all
standard of
golfers.

Members at Verulam Golf Club enjoy a Men ideal way for new members to meet other players
full programme of golf throughout the The men’s section at Verulam Golf Club is strong and to quickly become integrated into the club.
year. There are fixtures against other on competitive golf both within the club and with
clubs, together with much competition other golf clubs and leagues. The scratch team The men within the handicap range of 9-20 also
to be enjoyed alongside fellow members, represents Verulam Golf Club in league matches get an opportunity to play for our Foxes side, with
some for silverware and some of a more and other players take part in fixtures including ten home and ten away matches each year. They
social nature. the Herts Champion Club, the Herts Inter-Club usually contain 12 players per side and are followed
Foursomes and in the London Amateur Foursomes. by a two-course dinner, making Foxes’ matches a
There is always something to suit your handicap, very social experience.
age and golfing desire at Verulam Golf Club and you When there is no competition being played there
will certainly not be short of playing opportunities. is a roll-up on Saturday morning from 8am when There is also the Senators side offering the
golfers get together for a game. This provides an opportunity to play in competitive matches against

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other clubs on a home and away basis and enjoy a We have a busy calendar with medals, Stablefords We also play a number of friendly matches against
meal afterwards in sociable surroundings. and trophy competitions played throughout the other clubs on a home and away basis both mid-
year, as well as ample opportunity for social golf. week and at the weekend.
Every Tuesday and Thursday members meet in the
clubhouse from 8am for an individual Stableford Our Ladies’ Day is every Wednesday morning and These matches are very sociable occasions, with
competition off full club handicap. Groups of four the ladies in our weekend section have reserved the chance to socialise and catch up with old
also play a better-ball matchplay competition in the tee times most weekends. friends as eagerly anticipated as the opportunity to
winter thus offering a great way to meet and play play golf itself.
with new people. The county’s premier competitions are well
supported, with teams entered in the Pearson Whether you are a member or not, if you are looking
Ladies Trophy and League competitions. to improve and learn more advanced golfing
The Ladies section at Verulam has a full range of techniques we also offer the opportunity to join the
playing abilities catering for all standard of golfers. Ladies Academy.

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Aerial view of holes 9, 3, 16, 15 and 14 flanked by River Ver’



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Members’ Golf Continued...

Our Academy
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partake in a
PGA approved
programme
taught by our PGA
Professionals.

With advanced and beginners’ sessions on We currently have 50 junior members aged 7 to 17 We also enter a team into both the Lexus League,
Saturdays covering posture, balance, power, with the opportunity to compete in regular weekly with club teams playing fourball betterball
swing, chipping, putting and bunker play, Verulam competitions and inter-club matches. matchplay and the Ver League, with clubs playing
Professionals are always able to help you get the knockout singles matchplay.
most out of your game. From beginner’s coaching, juniors’ progress to play
the course from Blue Tees and then to handicaps Our Junior Academy also gives juniors the chance
Ladies will find Verulam the ideal place to play and from the Red, Yellow and White Tees. to partake in a programme taught by our Verulam
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Juniors an annual junior club championship and singles
At Verulam Golf Club we welcome juniors of all matchplay also allow juniors the chance to play
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Becoming a Member

You do not have
to play golf to be a
member at Verulam
Golf Club; a social
membership is
available.

Verulam Golf Club represents fantastic value for money through a variety of membership categories that suit all ages and
standards.

There are a number of membership opportunities the game and attractive rates are offered to juniors The current annual fees can be viewed on our
available which we hope will appeal to just about aged under 17 and students. website, www.verulamgolf.co.uk, from where it is
everybody, whatever their commitments and lifestyle. also possible to download a Membership Proposal
In fact, golfers up to the age of 29 can benefit with Form.
Our most popular membership is the full seven- our attractively-priced intermediate membership
day option but six-day membership is available, split into four tiers. You will be assured a warm welcome so please
while there are discounted subscription rates for don’t hesitate to contact us by telephoning on 01727
the Intermediate age group, those living away from You do not have to play golf to be a member 853327 Option 5 or email [email protected]
the area (Long Distance) or abroad (International). at Verulam Golf Club; a social membership is
available for those non-golfers wishing to make use www.verulamgolf.co.uk 31
We do everything we can to encourage young of our excellent clubhouse facilities.
players to take up and maintain their passion for

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Benefits of Membership

Friendly bar with
long opening hours
during peak times,
reliably staffed.

The opportunity to play Verulam Golf Club’s fine course every day and meet friendly and like-minded golfers who share your
passion should be reason enough to persuade you to become a member of our club.

There are, however, many other compelling reasons • Opportunities to play matches at no extra • Fine practice facilities
why joining us represents an excellent choice: charge • The best drainage in Hertfordshire and
• Social events throughout the year
• The course is a stern test of golf with outstanding • Well-stocked Professional Shop with helpful benefiting from a newly installed irrigation
golf holes situated in rural surroundings. teaching staff system, bunker and course work, so course
• The golf course designed by James Braid is • Trolley including electric hire closure is a rarity.
steeped in history, having been the birthplace • Friendly bar with long opening hours during • A membership card that provides a member’s
of the Ryder Cup peak times, reliably staffed 15% discount on bar and snack purchases
• Qualified, experienced and visionary Course • Traditional Sunday lunches • Official handicap
Manager • Traditional-style clubhouse with restaurant and • Excellent recently refurbished locker room,
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Visitors

The well-stocked
Professional Shop
will allow you to
purchase consumables
and to browse the
wide range of golf
equipment and
clothing.

Visitors are always welcome at Verulam, where we endeavour to provide a warm welcome and a day out to remember.

You will find the course provides an interesting The professional teaching staff can arrange for and while there, please take a moment to read our
challenge for golfers of all abilities and, although one-on-one tuition should you wish to brush up rules on dress regulations to ensure your visit runs
handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do your skills before play, while golf trolleys including as smoothly as possible.
prefer golfers to be of a sufficient standard for them electric are also available for hire.
to be able to enjoy their round and for them not There is a Dress Code which is advised to all
to inconvenience other players when out on the After the game, head to the clubhouse where you visitors and this requires a standard of smart
course. can relax with companions in the comfortable casual dress in all areas of the clubhouse at all
lounge or the patio area, where you can view times. Visitors are asked to change from golfing
The well-stocked Professional Shop will allow you the stunning course as players negotiate the attire before entering the clubhouse and lounge
to purchase consumables and to browse the wide treacherous 18th hole. facilities.
range of golf equipment and clothing.
Details of our visitor green fee rates and special offers Full details can be found on the website
can be found on our website, www.verulamgolf.co.uk www verulamgolf.co.uk

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Societies

We offer
numerous packages,
for golfing societies
numbering from
the smallest number
to groups of 100
or more.

Golf societies are always assured of a warm welcome at Verulam Golf Club. We pride ourselves on the care and attention
we give to ensure your day runs smoothly. Nothing is too much trouble and we would be delighted to help you build your
own itinerary to create a golf day agenda unique to your group.

We can provide everything you need to make sure top-of-the-range option that amounts to a dream email [email protected]
your day is a success, including nearest the pin, day out for anyone who loves the game of golf.
longest drive and nearest the line markers. If you Additionally, we would be delighted to make
are looking for some stylish prizes, then look no Our Premier package offers coffee and bacon roll arrangements with you to show you our facilities.
further than our well-stocked Professionals Shop. on arrival, 18 holes of golf, light lunch, a second Make a visit to our website at www verulamgolf.
round of 18 holes and a three-course dinner. All co.uk where you will be able to take an online tour
We offer numerous packages, for golfing societies prices are competitive and offer value for money. of the inside and outside of Verulam Golf Club via
numbering from the smallest number to groups our website homepage. This will give you a preview
of 100 or more. These range from the popular Should you require any further information, before you arrive.
standard package of coffee and bacon roll, 18 please call our office and speak to our
holes and a light (but filling) lunch, to the deluxe, management team on 01727 853327 Option 4 or

36 www.verulamgolf.co.uk

Corporate Opportunities

Every corporate golf day or event is different. At Verulam Golf Club we are prepared to go the extra mile to provide our
corporate clients and their guests with all they need for a day to remember.

We can work with you to organise your day or take The clubhouse has excellent facilities for Projection screens and flipcharts are available while
everything off your hands and arrange the day on conferences, seminars, training courses and photocopying and printing can also be provided.
your behalf. Either way we will tailor the day to your business meetings and is available for hire with or
specific requirements. without the use of the golf course facilities. You can be assured of a warm welcome and a
thoroughly enjoyable experience so please give
Arranging for your clients to play an enjoyable Private meeting rooms can be arranged in many our office a call on 01727 853327 option 4 to
round of golf is just the start. Add customised different formats, ranging from 24 people sat discuss your requirements.
golf ball or equipment, fun competitions, evening around a single table in a boardroom configuration
entertainment, excellent facilities and splendid to more than 150 people seated in a conference
food… and the day starts to take shape. room format for more formal presentations.

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Functions

A dance floor
is also available
and we can make
recommendations
regarding
entertainment to
make sure you
round off the day
in style.

Are you planning a special celebration such as a birthday or anniversary party or charity dinner dance?

The Ryder Room at Verulam has a wide range Room hire varies according to numbers, with two Whatever the nature or size of your event, you
of menus and packages to suit all events and exclusive dining-rooms complete with dividers to can rely on the skill, enthusiasm and dedication of
budgets, from a family Sunday Lunch celebration vary the room-size, allowing up to 120 people to be our experienced team to ensure your event runs
to an á la carte meal or carved buffet. accommodated. smoothly.

The entertainment, flowers and cake can all be A dance floor is also available and we can make For more information on choosing Verulam to
arranged if required, so all organisers have to do is recommendations regarding entertainment to host your special day, call our office and speak
provide the details and turn up to enjoy the party. make sure you round off the day in style. to a member of our management team on 01727
853327 option 4.
David White, the club’s resident chef, is able to In our bar the House Manager is always keen to
offer variations on the dishes shown on the menu ensure we are well stocked with exciting wines and
and will happily accommodate special dietary beers that are competitively priced.
requirements.

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Weddings

Outside, that
wonderful scenery
will help your
photographer
create a wedding
album to be
treasured.

A wedding day is one of those unforgettable events that it is worth celebrating in style, so why not share the occasion with
family and friends in the beautiful golf course surroundings of Verulam Golf Club and the traditional clubhouse. The romantic
setting, friendly professional staff and superb cuisine offer the perfect venue, turning dreams of your day into reality.

From the initial enquiry right through to final The venue really does provide the perfect setting David and his team can prepare whatever you
goodbyes on the wedding day, the knowledgeable for a truly memorable day – a traditional clubhouse desire, from a three-course á la carte style meal to
and professional team at Verulam are there to guide and patio with beautiful views of our golf course a sumptuous fork buffet.
you through what sometimes seems like a maze creating the perfect backdrop.
of decisions, ensuring that the day is seamless Verulam caters for large parties, for evening
perfection. Outside, that wonderful scenery will help your receptions and up to 120 people for a sit-down
photographer create a wedding album to be meal. A dance floor is also available and we can
Deciding to make a lifelong commitment is treasured. make recommendations regarding entertainment
probably the biggest decision a couple could to make sure you round off the day in style.
make – choosing Verulam Golf Club could be one Another reason for choosing Verulam is the
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Yours will be the only wedding reception that we Overnight accommodation in a honeymoon suite Call our team on 01727 853327 Option 4, to
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Open Competitions

Events may vary
slightly from year
to year, though you
will find details of
upcoming events on
our website.

Verulam is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dating back to the founding of our club in 1905. We know we have
something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent course with
people who may not have experienced it before.

One of the ways in which we can do this is by One of the highlights of the golfing season Later in the month we host our second Ladies’
staging a number of Open competitions spread arrives in mid-September with our Samuel Ryder Open of the season with our Ladies’ Open Invitation
throughout the season aimed at golfers from all Trophy. In tribute to the founder of the modern Day and the final Open of the season is the Junior
walks of life and all abilities. day Ryder Cup, we continue to hold a competition 18 Hole Open usually taking place during October
reproducing the original event. This 36-hole half term.
The season usually includes a Ladies’ Open with medal scratch competition sees foursomes in the
mixed golf throughout the season and there is an morning followed by fourballs in the afternoon. The Events may vary slightly from year to year, though
annual Mixed Open, an afternoon 18 hole pairs Captain holds his Open Day Charity event in mid you will find details of upcoming events on our
competition. September. website, www.verulamgolf.co.uk, together with
information about how you can reserve your place.

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The Clubhouse

The restaurant
opens out on to an
extensive patio area,
which is the perfect
place to relax during
the summer.

Our traditional style clubhouse at Verulam Golf Club is the perfect place to relax for golfers, visitors, societies or corporate
clients who can enjoy a quiet drink, tasty snack or more elaborate dining.

Our clubhouse boasts two bars with a great array Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any Verulam Golf Club also provides facilities for
of wines, spirits and beers including guest bitters. event, be it a wedding, birthday party, christening Seminars, Conferences and Private meetings for
The ‘Stud Bar’ is the ideal ‘19th hole’ for a quick or wake. Our restaurant can seat up to 100 people which free WIFI is available. Mobile phones are
drink after a game of golf, while the lounge bar is and still leave room for a good-sized dance floor. allowed in the ‘Stud Bar’ but not in the lounge.
perfect for a more relaxing drink with friends and For more information on room hire contact the office
family. The restaurant opens out on to an extensive patio and speak to the management team calling 01727
area, which is the perfect place to relax during the 853327 Option 4 or email [email protected].
The lounge and dining areas have recently been summer and offers the chance to watch golfers
refurbished and, with lovely views over the course, finishing their round on the 18th green. www.verulamgolf.co.uk 47
there really is no better place to eat in comfort.
Choose from an excellent range of bar snacks to
full three-course meals supplied from our kitchen.



Fine Dining

The club makes
good use of the
dining facilities
and has a special
Sunday Lunch
selection that is
eagerly anticipated
and well received by
our guests.

The Ryder Room offers a first-class service for members and visitors ensuring that our guest’s have as equally an enjoyable
experience in the clubhouse as they do tackling our traditional course.

Our chef and his outstanding team have gained The club makes good use of the dining facilities Our catering team are versatile and like challenges,
a growing reputation for the quality and range of and has a special Sunday Lunch selection that so if you have something a little out of the ordinary
food on the menu. Enjoy a filling breakfast and is eagerly anticipated and well received by our in mind for a special function, call us on 01727
coffee before taking to the course or come back guests. 853327 Option 4 to discuss your ideas and we will
after your round and tuck into an offering from our do everything we can to accommodate them.
extensive menu. If you are looking for a slightly less sophisticated
but equally tasty bar snack, then our “Stud” bar
We have all the traditional golfer’s favourites menu offers an extensive menu where you are able to
available from our à la carte menu, together with a wear your golf shoes and clothing.
selection of tempting daily offers.

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How to Find Us & Contact Us

Verulam Golf Club is situated
on London Road (A1081), just
under a mile southeast of St
Albans city centre.

For satellite navigation purposes our
postcode is AL1 1JG.

Directions Contact Us PGA Professional - Joel Saunders - Tel 01727 861401
From M25 eastbound (clockwise) junction 21A – Here at Verulam it is always a pleasure to meet new e-mail [email protected]
Take the A405 towards St Albans. Continue on the members, visitors and guests. If we can assist you
A405 through two roundabouts. At the Park Street with any queries or questions that you may have Catering: Resident Chef – David White
roundabout take the third exit (A414) towards then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Tel: 01727 853327 (Option 2)
Hatfield. At the London Colney roundabout take
the first exit, London Road (A1081) to St Albans. Verulam Golf Club, 226 London Road Bar: House Manager – James Dunne
St Albans, Herts, AL1 1JG Tel: 01727 853327 (Option 3)
From M25 westbound (anti clockwise) junction 22
– Take the London Colney Bypass (A1081) towards Office: General Manager – Robin Farrer Club Website: www.verulamgolf.co.uk
St Albans. At the London Colney roundabout take e-mail: [email protected]
the third exit, London Road (A1081) to St Albans. Tel: 01727 853327 (Option 5) An online tour of the Clubhouse
and surrounds is available via
Public Transport - The nearest railway station is St Assitant Manager – Fran Grice either the website home page
Albans, which is less than one mile away. Twelve e-mail: [email protected] as above or you can scan the
trains an hour depart for central London with an Tel; 01727 853327 (Option4) following code with your smart
estimated journey time of between 15-35 minutes. phone.

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