Sir Winston Churchill
Name:
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-ChurchillCountry:
EnglandLived:
[1874-1965]. Born on Nov 30, 1874 in Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. Died on Jan 24, 1965 in Kensington, London (aged 90).Original/Home Club:
Walton Heath GC, England.Occupation:
Statesman, politician, writer, artist, racehorse owner.Turned Pro:
n/aWebsite:
https://www.winstonchurchill.orgOne would hardly say Sir Winston's greatest achievements were on the golf course, but he did achieve a respectable handicap of 17 in his long golfing career.
Winston Spencer Churchill, arguably the greatest and most famous of all English Prime Ministers, was also a keen golfer, whose membership at Walton Heath Golf Club spanned 45 years. Winston once described golf as "a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into a very small hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose".
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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