Join in on the fun this August 9th, with the prestigious Trilby Tour coming to The Springs Golf Club this Summer!

As one of the most popular golf clubs in Oxfordshire, The Springs has a stunning golf course to explore, with a programme of events all year round, including Turkey Trots and Texas Scrambles days. As well as a fabulous Sporting Legends Golf Day on June 7th, where amateurs can join a team with a sporting legend and raise money for Reach Out, a mentoring charity for children and young adults, there will also be a charity auction of a fantastic Aston Martin!

With so many events, it’s even more exciting to announce that the famous and hugely popular Trilby tour will be coming to The Springs on Thursday 9th August!


about the trilby tour

In its 11th year, this prestigious tournament gives amateur golfers a chance to experience Pro conditions, with a completely unique format. Consisting of a series of Regional Championship games all over the UK, the tournament then takes the top 10 players of each to take part in the International Grand Final, where the Trilby Tour World Champion is crowned. This popular tournament has fans returning year after year due to the unique competitive format, which sees the top 4 players of the day embark on a 3 hole shootout to decide who the champion is. The Region Championship are broadcast on Sky Sports, with the series starting around late September and being shown at 7pm on a Monday night. The televised event is officially the largest amateur golf television series in the UK and Europe, with annual viewer numbers raising to 3.5 million people.


william hunt’s trilby tour

William Hunt is the creator of the Trilby Tour, as well as being a top designer for Savile Row and a true golf aficionado. He came up with an idea of a more competitive amateur tournament in 2007, he wanted to give amateur players, from all walks of life, a chance to compete in Pro conditions, with the pressure of a nationally televised event, plus fans watching your every move. His love of the game pushed him to challenge and redefine the game, creating the ‘winner takes all’ format. The Trilby Tour is the only amateur event that offers a truly professional experience, giving them a platform to get their names out in the golfing world, to literally millions of people, via the Sky Sports broadcasts.


about the springs golf club

The Trilby Tour comes to The Springs on Thursday 9th August 2018, and will be taking advantage of one of the best courses in Oxfordshire. Spread over 133 acres of beautiful parkland and set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our challenging course was designed by the former Ryder Cup Captain, and golfing legend, Brian Huggett MBE. Mr Huggett created a course to test all skill levels, including wetlands, lakes, sleeper edges bunkers and mature trees into his design.

The Springs offers an 18 hole course to play, as well as a short game area, practice ground and putting green to perfect all aspects of the game in one place. The onsite Golf Shop will stock everything you need, whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our friendly staff are always happy to help. And enjoy a delicious meal at the bar and restaurant in the clubhouse.


For more information about entry fees, how to enter and any other dates around the UK, please see the Trilby Tour Official Website.

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Join in on the fun and test your skills at this prestigious golf tournament which comes to The KP on 2nd August 2018! The KP Golf club is spread over 120 acres of stunning Yorkshire countryside, offering beautiful views and a nature filled day our during your round of golf. And this summer you could be enjoying all this nature and scenery during the most popular amateur tournament of the year. The William Hunt, Trilby Tour will be played at The KP Golf Club on Thursday 2nd August 2018!


what’s the trilby tour?

The Trilby Tour is the most prestigious amateur golf tournament, which is now in its 11th year! A series of Regional Championships are held across the UK, with one being held at The KP in August. The top 10 players from each Regional then take their place at the International Grand Final, where they will be battle it out to be named the Trilby Tour World Champion.

man playing golf at trilby tour

All the Regional Championships are broadcast by Sky Sports, with the series starting in late September and one episode a week is shown on a Monday night at 7pm. The show is very popular, drawing annual viewer numbers of up to 3.5 million, which makes it the largest amateur golf television series in the UK and Europe. Fan’s return every year for the unique and competitive ‘winner takes it all’ format of the tournament, as the top 4 players of the final go on a 3 hole shoot out competition to decide the champion! This is a pretty unique tournament within the golfing world and a proven favourite of fans and players alike.


the history of the trilby tour

Golf aficionado, and Savile Row top designer, Mr William Hunt, had the idea of a completely unique competition in 2007, with players entering the ‘winner takes all’ tournament. The Trilby Tour is the only amateur tournament where players compete in Pro conditions, including thousands of fans and under the pressure of a nationally televised event.

The tournament was designed to give players from all walks of life the chance to compete in Pro conditions, as well as getting their names recognised and featured on Sky Sports. William Hunt founded the tournament for the love of the game and to consistently challenge players, he has said “the Trilby Tour is about redefining the game and taking it to new heights. Constantly challenging yourself and pushing yourself to the limit. The Trilby Tour is the only event that offers amateur golfers a truly professional experience.”


about the kp golf club

Our beautiful course is across 120 acres of the stunning Yorkshire Wolds, offering breathtaking views all over our 18 hole, expertly manicured, golf course. The course itself has a mix of terrains to challenge all skill sets, with rough greens, lakes and bunkers throughout to keep you on your toes.

Photo of the KP golf course

We also offer a practice ground to get to grips with before you head out, and a putting green to perfect those tricky shots. At The KP Resort we all serve mouth-watering meals at The Glasshouse Restaurant, along with refreshing drinks from our fully stocked bar. You can also relax at our Nordic Spa area, inside our state of the art gym, The Box Health & Fitness Studio.

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The Springs Golf Club in Oxfordshire will be hosting a fun night of food entertainment on Friday 6th April

Surrounded by 133 acres of beautiful parkland, The Springs clubhouse is ideally placed to enjoy the views of the course, and with the lighter nights coming in this spring, you can take full advantage of this view while indulging in delicious food and live entertainment.

Arrive at 7pm in the clubhouse, where for £26 per person you can soak up the atmosphere created by the fabulous High Society Jazz Band. The food menu for the night includes, mouth-watering warm, crusty bread and olives to start, as well as a delicious Sirloin steak with homemade chips and traditional trimmings for a main. And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, indulge in a homemade crème caramel with fresh fruits for a decadent desert.

Enjoy a fantastic evening of delicious food and fun live entertainment at The Springs. To book your table please call 01491 827300.

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Indulge in a Ladies Prosecco Afternoon Tea at The Springs Golf Club in Wallingford, Oxfordshire on 8th March

Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Springs is spread over 133 acres of picturesque parkland in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. You can enjoy a spot of high tea surrounded by this beautiful scenery at the Ladies Prosecco Afternoon Tea on 8th March at 2:30pm.

For only £15 per person you can enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious mini cakes including, brownies, lemon tart, sponge cakes and eclairs, as well as enjoying delicious fresh scones with clotted cream and jam. Savour this traditional tea or coffee and indulge in a glass of Prosecco at this wonderful event.

To book your Ladies Prosecco Afternoon Tea call 01491 827300.

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Join us at The Springs on Friday 2nd March and test your general knowledge at our quiz night!

Visit The Springs Golf Club for a fun night out at the pub and soak up the beautiful surroundings in Oxfordshire. Open to all, this general knowledge quiz will test all ages and is sure to be good fun! A maximum of 8 players per team, eyes down will be at 7.30pm so get swotting up now to give you the best chance at winning! The price will be £4 per player and light nibbles will be on offer during the quiz.

So make sure to grab your friends and family for a fun night out at The Springs Quiz Night. For more information or to book your team, please call 01491 827300.

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The Springs Golf Club offers more than a round of golf on a championship golf course, take a look at the fantastic upcoming events in Oxfordshire. Located in Oxfordshire, The Springs Golf Club is located in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds which provides a breathtaking backdrop for events and special occasions. Here, you can stroll around our 133 acre course and marvel at this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which really showcases the best that the UK has to offer. When you head into the newly refurbished clubhouse, you will also have a wide range of refreshments available to you as well as mouth-watering bar meals to help you recharge your batteries.

The Springs clubhouse offers a beautiful place to host events and we have a list of the upcoming big events which are set to take place here…

  • Saturday 3rd Feb – Burns Night
  • Sunday 11th Feb – Carvery
  • Wednesday 14th Feb – Valentines Dinner
  • Friday 2nd March – Quiz Night
  • Thursday 8th March – Prosecco Afternoon Tea
  • Sunday 11th March – Mothers’ Day Carvery
  • Sunday 1st April – Easter Carvery
  • Friday 6th April – Steak & Jazz Night
  • Friday 13th April – Quiz Night
  • Sunday 15th April – Sunday Roast

So if you’re in the Oxfordshire area over this period, make sure to call 01491 827300 to book your place at one of our upcoming events. And don’t forget to keep checking back for more information about our events too!

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Take part in our fabulous Fourball Texas Scramble on 3rd December at The Springs Golf Club. The Springs Golf Club in Oxfordshire is home to a beautiful championship course on 133 acres of Parkland, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We are lucky enough to have a full calendar of tournaments throughout the year at The Springs, for both member and non-members to enjoy!


fourball texas scramble

Join us on the 3rd December for our fabulous Fourball Texas Scramble medal competition, with a 9am shotgun start. There will be tea or coffee and bacon rolls available in the morning from 7:45am in the clubhouse. This event is open to members and non-members, so feel free to join in!

After play you can enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch, as well as the prize giving for the winners of the tournament and a fun Ruffle will be held too!


If you’re looking for a fun game of golf and a delicious early Christmas lunch to get you in the festive spirit, sign up at the Pro Shop onsite for the Texas Scramble!

For more information call 01491 827300 or email thespringsproshop@darwinescapes.co.uk

Sign up now and have a blast at the Texas Scramble this December!

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Calling all Springs Golf Club members! Take part in our fun Turkey Trot Tournament on 2nd December. The Springs Golf Club in Wallingford is home to one of the best golf courses in the region which is a challenge for golfers of varying abilities. It is also surrounded by 133 acres of countryside which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

One of the benefits of being one of the best golf clubs in Oxfordshire means we are lucky enough to get the chance to host fantastic tournaments all year round, for both members and non-members alike.


turkey trot

The Turkey Trot tournament is open to members of The Springs Golf Club only, and will be taking place on 2nd December with a 9:30am shotgun start, and there will be prizes for everyone! There will also be a selection of food available to order on the day to enjoy after your game. There is an £8 entrance fee, plus a £10 ‘green fee’ for five day members.


So if you’re looking for a great golf tournament this December, all members need to sign up on the PSI by 26th November to join in!

Good Luck at the Turkey Trot!

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Join us at the beautiful Springs gold Club Quiz Night on 17th November and test your general knowledge! Located in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, The Springs Golf Club is surrounded by 133 acres of breathtaking Parkland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As well as being a championship golf course, The Springs is also home to a stunning Tudor-style clubhouse, which hosts fantastic events all year round.

Join us on 17th November at 7pm for a fun-filled Quiz Night and Goulash meal, all for only £15!

Test your general knowledge in terms of up to 8 people, with the winning team claiming the prize at the end of the night. You’ll also be enjoying some delicious fine dining, with tasty Goulash being served with dumplings, tomato salad and mouth-watering crusty-bread! You’ll also have a choice of a glass of wine or beer on arrival, as well as a coffee and Petit Fours to finish off your meal.


So if you’re looking for a fun family night out with delicious food galore, join us for our fantastic Quiz Night!
Call us now to book your team a table on 01941 827300.

What better way to spend a wonderful family friendly evening?

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Being one of the best golf clubs in Oxfordshire means hosting fabulous events in our beautiful clubhouse too! One of the things that makes The Springs Golf Club so special is the location, with our facilities being surrounded by a stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The course lends itself to all skill levels, with mature trees, lakes and sleeper edged bunkers creating a Championship course for all to enjoy.

On our 133 acres of parkland you will find our equally breathtaking Tudor-style Clubhouse which houses a fabulous Pro-shop and is used to host a full calendar of events throughout the year for both Springs Golf Club members and non-members. The Springs Clubhouse has played host to numerous parties and charity evenings, all events are always popular, successful and lots of fun to attend.


our 3 course christmas meal

This December we are hosting fantastic tournaments, as well as opening the doors for Christmas Meals, so whether you are looking to celebrate with colleagues, family, friends or a romantic meal out, The Springs 3 course Christmas meal has you covered! With various Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December available, we will have the perfect date for your Christmas meal, we even have spaces still left for 9th December, but they are filling up quick so make sure to contact us as soon as you can to book your table call us on 01491 827300.

At £29.95 per person, this 3 course meal is great value, where you can indulge in a mouth-watering meal, as well as enjoying a glass of bubbly on arrival and having the chance to dance the night away with our Disco. There is only a £5 deposit per person, so you can save your seat at this wonderful offering!


So if you’re looking for a delicious Christmas meal, in utterly beautiful surroundings, The Springs has what you’re looking for!

For more information or to book your Christmas meal call 01491 827300.

Have a wonderful December!

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