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After another scorching period, Harleyford has finally received some much-needed rain. Earlier this year, the Club completed the largest capital investment project in its history with the installation of a brand-new irrigation system. Following an exceptionally hot and dry summer, we wanted to explain how the system has performed, why the fairways responded as they did and what happens next. How has the new irrigation system performed? The system has performed very well. Pl

Enjoying a good pace of play benefits everyone on the course, and one of the simplest ways to help is by embracing Ready Golf. Ready Golf isn't about rushing your round—it's about being prepared, playing safely and making the most of the time between shots. A few small changes from every player can make a significant difference to the overall pace of play. Be Ready to Play As you walk to your ball, start thinking about your next shot. Take the clubs, glove and any equipme

This week marks one of the most important dates in our course maintenance calendar as we carry out our annual greens renovation programme. While the work may cause some temporary disruption, these essential renovations play a vital role in maintaining healthy, smooth and consistent putting surfaces throughout the year. By investing in the long-term health of the greens now, we're helping to ensure they continue to perform at their very best in the months ahead. The renova

On Saturday 8th August, Hugo took on an extraordinary challenge – playing 72 holes of golf in just 12 hours to raise money for mental health through sport. What followed was a day of determination, teamwork and remarkable golf. The challenge began at 5am, with a cool morning breeze, the first light of dawn and even an unexpected sprinkler soaking for Paul on the 6th tee! The opening round was completed in just two and a half hours, with Hugo posting an impressive 87. By 1

July has been another fantastic month of social events here at Harleyford! Our Members' Summer Party was a huge success, with an incredible ABBA Tribute Night that had everyone singing, dancing and enjoying a brilliant evening together. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it another memorable members' event. The fun continues next week with our annual Members' Evening at Rebellion Brewery. This is now the second year we've partnered with our local brewery

On Saturday 8th August, Harleyford member Hugo Palmer-Garrett will be taking on an incredible challenge alongside our Club Captains, Paul Clark and Diane Elliott, by playing 72 holes of golf in a single day in support of this year's Captains' Charity, Sport in Mind. Sport in Mind is an award-winning mental health charity that uses the power of sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. Through its inclusive programmes,

On Thursday 23rd July, we were delighted to welcome 56 players for our Mixed Invitation, with 10 men joining us for the event—the first mixed invitation we've held for quite some time. Played in glorious sunshine, it proved to be a fantastic day both on and off the course. Congratulations to our winners, Claire Hunt and her guests, who produced an outstanding score of 97 points to take the title. A huge thank you goes to Donna Gerard, Sue Vandenberge and Elena Connary for

On Wednesday, our Midweek Masters travelled to The Oxfordshire for their annual Away Day, competing for the prestigious Parkstone Trophy. Organised by Peter Simmonds, the day began with coffee and bacon rolls before members teed off in excellent conditions, followed by lunch and the prize presentation. Congratulations to this year's winners: Overall Results 🥇 1st: Peter Simmonds – 37 points🥈 2nd: Paula Reason – 35 points🥉 3rd: Clare Waters – 34 points Nearest the Pin

The prolonged spell of hot, dry weather continues to present a real challenge, but our Greenkeeping Team are working tirelessly to keep Harleyford in the best possible condition. Our new irrigation system is already making a significant difference, allowing us to prioritise watering on the greens, tees and approaches. Every litre of water is being carefully managed to keep these key playing surfaces as healthy, green and lush as possible. Whilst we'd all welcome some sustai

Harleyford Golf Club is proud to announce that Assistant Greenkeeper Jon Dykes has been selected as one of just fifteen greenkeepers from across the United Kingdom to join the prestigious 2026 Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI). Run by the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) in partnership with Jacobsen, the FTMI programme is recognised as one of the golf industry's leading development opportunities for aspiring course managers. Each year, only

More than 100 members gathered at Harleyford Golf Club recently to celebrate one of the most significant investments in the Club's history—the official launch of its new £1.2 million irrigation system. The evening provided members with a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the technology that will help shape the future of the golf course for many years to come. The event began with an exclusive tour for Long-Term Members, who visited the greenkeeping facil

Harleyford Golf Club's Seniors' Section once again demonstrated the strength of competitive golf within the Club as 52 players took part in this year's Seniors' Cup on a warm but extremely windy day. With gusting winds expected to make scoring difficult, many anticipated a challenging afternoon. However, the quality of golf on display quickly proved otherwise, with several impressive scores returned despite the testing conditions. Leading the way was Ed Lightowler, who succe

As part of Harleyford Golf Club's 30th Anniversary celebrations, the Club was delighted to host a very special Founders' Competition dedicated to the members who have been with Harleyford since the very beginning. Held on Friday 3rd July, the event welcomed members who joined the Club during 1995 and 1996, before Harleyford officially opened for play. It provided an opportunity not only to enjoy a day of golf, but also to celebrate the people whose loyalty, support and passio

On Sunday 5th July, Harleyford Golf Club marked a truly special milestone as members came together to celebrate the Club's 30th Anniversary. More than just a golf competition, the day was a celebration of three decades of friendship, investment and memorable moments that have helped shape Harleyford into one of Buckinghamshire's leading golf clubs. The celebrations began early, with members arriving to enjoy coffee and bacon rolls before gathering for a welcome from Head Prof

At Harleyford Golf Club, we are exploring the possibility of launching a 'Fore' Get Me Not Golf Café – a dementia-friendly golf initiative designed to bring together people living with dementia, their carers and volunteers in a relaxed, welcoming and supportive environment. Using simple golf activities, conversation and refreshments, the programme aims to encourage social interaction, improve wellbeing and, most importantly, provide an enjoyable experience for everyone invo

Last weekend saw the staging of the 2026 Harleyford Golf Club Championships, and with glorious sunshine throughout the weekend, the course provided the perfect setting for our flagship competition. This year's Championships attracted a record field of around 140 competitors across the Men's and Women's events, making it the largest Club Championships in Harleyford's history. It was fantastic to see so many members taking part, creating a wonderful atmosphere both on and off

The Club Championships are always one of the highlights of the golfing calendar, and preparing the course for our flagship event takes weeks of planning, careful preparation and a tremendous amount of hard work from the entire greenkeeping team. Our primary focus was on producing smooth, fast and consistent putting surfaces. To achieve this, the greens were double cut for the three days leading up to the Championships and throughout the competition. This helped increase gre

Well, here we are – Harleyford Golf Club's 30th Anniversary Week has finally arrived! I hope you've all made plans to be part of the celebrations over the coming days. If you can only make one event, I'd encourage as many members as possible to join us on Sunday from 3.00pm for our main anniversary celebrations and 30th Anniversary Prize Presentation. Whether you've been a member for 30 years or just 30 days, it promises to be a fantastic afternoon celebrating everything th

Harleyford Golf Club members and guests came together in fantastic numbers on Friday 5th June to support one of the club's own as Taylor Paul Golf Day proved to be a tremendous success both on and off the course. The event gave participants a unique opportunity to meet Taylor, watch him in action and learn more about his journey as he pursues his ambition of securing DP World Tour membership for 2027 through Q School later this year. With an exciting season already underway,

Thirty years ago, Harleyford Golf Club opened its doors with a vision of creating an exceptional golfing experience in one of the most beautiful settings in the country. Three decades later, the club has become so much more than a golf course. It is a community, a place where lifelong friendships have been formed, memorable competitions have been won, and countless rounds have been enjoyed. This summer, we are proud to celebrate Harleyford Golf Club's 30th Anniversary and ref