Time and time again our visitors tell us that the abiding memory they take from our club is the warmth of the welcome they receive from both staff and members alike.

And it's that special welcome that ensures that societies and visitors come back on a regular basis to play our wonderful course and enjoy our generous hospitality.

Our club is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Eastbourne, the holiday and conference centre of the South of England, with Gatwick airport reachable in less than an hour by road. Despite the often frantic pace of modern life, Eastbourne managed to retain a genteel charm borne of a less stressful age and is rightly proud of its title of "The Sunshine Coast", boasting more hours of sunshine on average than anywhere else in the UK.

Our course itself lies in a giant bowl on the dip slope of the South Downs and from its highest points spectacular views can be enjoyed of the Channel and the East Sussex hinterland. Designated a sight of outstanding natural beauty the course is home to an abundance of wild down-land flowers and many species of butterfly and bird. The wooded slopes that form a backcloth to many of our holes are themselves a unique feature which transform the Autumnal landscape into a riot of colour.

 
   
 
LATEST CLUB NEWS

May's news


Unfortunately Willingdon came up against a very strong Lewes side away in the 3rd round of the PAV IT Trophy losing by a score of 8 ½ - 3 ½. The Willingdon team put up a strong fight but home advantage was just crucial and the team could not overcome the morning 3-1 scoreline. Regrettably the Cyril Blake Team suffered a similar fate by losing 4-0 away to Peacehaven in the first round of this competition. They now await to see who they face in the first round of the Gilbert Print Plate.

Pictured right: Tom Foreman in action at Lewes. He put up a brave fight against Lawrie Tremlett but went down 2&1.

On the positive side our Club Captain, Malcolm Rolfe and his partner, Audrey Peasgood, scored a victory by winning the Sussex Captains’ Mixed Spring Event here at Willingdon with an excellent 37 points in very difficult weather conditions.

The St. George’s Day lunch on Sunday 20th April was a huge success and thoroughly enjoyed by all. The next social event will be the Captain’s Barbecue and Disco on Saturday 7th June 2008. All are welcome and tickets are available at £12.00 per head (£6.50 for children under 10) from the Secretary’s office

 
 
 
CLUB DIARY MAY 2008
Date Time Event
Thu 1st 8.30-10.00
12.30-13.30

Seniors Competition
Ladies v Seaford Head Friendly
Wine Tasting Evening

Fri 2nd 9.00-10.00
15.00-16.00
Moby G.S. (18 holes)
Moby G.S. (10 holes)
Sun 4th 9.00-10.30 Bader Cup Mixed
Private Lunch Function
Mon 5th STARTSHEET Bank Holiday Texas Scramble
Tue 6th 10.00-12.30 Ladies Medal
Wed 7th


10.30-11.00
14.00-15.00

Midweek Medal
Wednesday Thrash
Falcons G.S.
Thu 8th 8.45-10.00
8.45-9.30
13.00-14.00

Seniors v Crowborough

Ladies v West Sussex Div 1

Fri 9th 13.00-14.00

14.00-15.00
Ladies v Hollingbury
Ladies Morris Fours
Ashphaltic Roofing Supplies
Sat 10th

 

PAV IT Rnd 4, Plate 1
Private Party
Sun 11th 8.15-9.43
8.08-9.36
12.00-12.30
13.00-14.30
Brassey Bowl

Ladies Stableford
Juniors Downland League
Tue 13th 10-12.30 Ladies Stableford
Seniors v Lewes (A)
Wed 14th 10.30-11.00
13.00-14.00

Wednesday Thrash
Ladies v Bognor Div 3

Thu 15th


12.30-13.00
16.00-16.30

Cherrington Cup
Ladies v E. Downs
SE Sussex Banks G.S.
Fri 16th 8.45-10.00
8.45-10.00
12.30-13.30
Seniors v Holtye
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Buy Local Eastbourne Golf Day
Sat 17th STARTSHEET A&B v Crowborough
Private Evening Function
Sun 18th 8.15-9.43
8.08-9.36

Centenary Cup

Tue 20th 10.00-12.30 Ladies Stableford
Wed 21st 10.30-11.00

12.30-13.30
Wednesday Thrash
Midweek Medal
Staplecross G.S.
Seniors v Sweetwoods
Fri 23rd 9.00-10.00
14.00-15.00
16.00-18.00
Lewes Prison Officers
Lewes Prison Officers
Mixed Supper Competition
Sat 24th   Medal
Sun 25th 8.15-9.43
8.08-9.36
12.00-12.30
12.30-13.00
Medal

Ladies Medal (BM)
Junior Medal
Private Afternoon Function
Mon 26th STARTSHEET Bank Holiday Texas Scramble
Tue 27th TBA Ladies Spring Meeting
Wed 28th 10.15-11.45

11.45-12.15
13.00-14.00
Juniors Langmead Qualifier
Wednesday Thrash
Ladies Div 3 v Crowborough
Thu 29th  
10.30-11.00
11.00-11.30
13.00-14.00
15.15-15.30
Parkinson Trophy
A. Pedrick (12)
Junior Bicks Salver
George & Dragon G.S.
A. Pedrick (12)
Mixed v Cooden (A)
Fri 30th 8.45-10.00
11.00-12.00
Seniors v Seaford
The Heath G.S.
Private Evening Function
Sat 31st   A&B v Highwoods
Private Evening Function

 

 

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