Golf At Goodwood in West Sussex has been won the title of ‘Most Welcoming Golf Club’ at the 2018 England Golf Awards.
Celebrating clubs that go the extra mile for their members, players and guests, the Most Welcoming Golf Club award was given to Goodwood for its forward-thinking approach to membership, desire to drive participation in the game, and for making the club a fun place to play.
After receiving the award, Stuart Gillett, general manager for golf and leisure at the 36-hole Chichester-based venue, said: “I am over the moon that Golf At Goodwood has been given this prestigious England Golf Award. This achievement is down to our exceptional team, who every day make it their mission to ensure Goodwood is a fabulously fun and welcoming place to come and play golf. From the greenkeepers to those managing our social media channels, we pride ourselves on building a community around Golf At Goodwood. We are all extremely grateful to England Golf for this award and to all those involved in putting on this memorable evening.”
Among Goodwood’s many golf-friendly features is its flexible credit membership, which allows members to enjoy the full benefits of being part of the club, while only needing to pay when they play. Credit membership has been so successful that a waiting list had to be introduced in 2017.
Golf At Goodwood’s academy programme, which is specifically aimed at encourage women and juniors to take up the game, has also been well received. The annual Academy Open Day has grown in popularity since its inception two years ago, and the junior golf camps and Level Up classes have benefitted over 200 children to date.