New identity for golf at Tewkesbury Park
TEWKESBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE – – Tewkesbury Park, which is building a reputation as one of the UK’s finest golf resorts after a recent £10m investment, has new names for its two golf courses.
The Deerpark is the new name for Tewkesbury Park’s 6,554 yard Par 72 18-hole course, a PGA tournament venue which is built on the town’s old medieval deer park.
The 200-acre site was originally stocked with hundreds of deer in 1187 and the park remained a popular attraction for Tewkesbury residents for approximately 400 years. In the century following 1471’s Battle of Tewkesbury, a crucial turning point in the Wars of the Roses which took place on the historic Bloody Meadow adjacent to the park, the deerpark was gradually converted to agricultural land and in 1770 John and Mary Wall built the manor house which now sits at the heart of the resort.
The Deerpark was originally designed in 1976 by famed Dutch golf course architect Frank Pennink. Twice English Amateur Champion and former President of the English Golf Union, Pennink played for GB & Ireland at St Andrews in the 1938 Walker Cup matches against the USA, which was the home team’s first victory in the event. Later in life his classic golf course designs at Vilamoura Old in Portugal and Noordwijk in Holland were rated as being among the best in the world.
In 2016 former Walker Cup Captain Peter McEvoy OBE, who turned to golf course design after one of British golf’s most successful amateur careers, upgraded The Deerpark with an extensive re-bunkering programme at the heart of the renovation. Agronomist John Clarkin, who has prepared courses for The Ryder Cup, the U.S Open and The Solheim Cup, worked with McEvoy to bring The Deerpark’s playing surfaces up to the highest standard – and Tewkesbury Park’s greens are now rated as offering some of the best inland putting surfaces in the West of England.
The Deerpark is set in a commanding position overlooking Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Severn Valley, the Malverns and the Welsh Mountains.
Tewkesbury Park’s Par 3 course has also been renamed as The Acorn, to honour the many magnificent old oak trees which are the hallmark of the property. The Acorn, which is ideal as a warm-up or as a short course for beginners, was recently extended to nine holes.
“A visit to Tewkesbury Park is designed to create good memories” said Patrick Jones, the resort’s General Manager. “We hope that golfers will take time to appreciate the historic significance of the land on which The Deerpark is built, and we felt it that this was the appropriate time – after the four-year transformation of Tewkesbury Park into one of Great Britain & Ireland’s Top 100-rated golf resorts – to give golfers a name to think about as they enjoy playing our beautiful golf course.
“We also thought that it would be fun to award a meaningful name to our Par Three course – hence The Acorn, which references not only our many wonderful oak trees, but also the notion that from acorns mighty oaks (and great golfers) grow!”
With two golf courses, 93 bedrooms including nine luxurious historic suites which offer the ultimate in comfort, plus comprehensive leisure and spa facilities, two restaurants including the highly-rated Mint which opened in late 2018, and versatile meeting spaces for up to 200 people, Tewkesbury Park is the complete golf resort, offering golf breaks with distinction in a perfect balance of memorable golf, memorable food and memorable accommodation.
Tewkesbury Park was recently named as one of Great Britain’s Top 100 Hotels by The Sunday Times, and it is also rated among the Top 100 Golf Resorts in Great Britain & Ireland.
To book your break at Tewkesbury Park please call 01684 272300 or email reservations@tewkesburypark.co.uk.
Or visit www.tewkesburypark.co.uk, head for the Contact Us page and ask away.
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About Tewkesbury Park | www.tewkesburypark.co.uk
Our family-owned hotel is set on a hilltop in the beautiful rolling Gloucestershire countryside, with panoramic views of Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, the Severn Valley, the Malverns and the Welsh Mountains. We pride ourselves on our friendly, unobtrusive service and personal touches that ensure your stay with us is truly memorable. All of our 93 bedrooms have been fully refurbished, with luxurious Hypnos beds, fluffy pillows, Nespresso coffee machines and big Samsung TVs. Our rooms include nine luxurious historic suites which offer the ultimate in comfort. We have complimentary fast Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and plenty of free parking. Our extensive golfing facilities include PGA tournament venue The Deerpark, our beautifully-conditioned 6,554 18-hole par 72 golf course, plus The Acorn – our nine-hole par 3 course, a covered driving range, putting green and pro shop. For when you’re hungry or thirsty we have Mint at Tewkesbury Park and the No.19 Café – our two restaurants – plus our cosy, welcoming and luxurious Cocktail Bar and lounges are ideal for social gatherings, or maybe an indulgent afternoon tea. We’ve partnered with the Natural Spa Factory of Bath, to offer a unique range of treatments in our relaxing spa rooms, and our health club features a well-equipped gym, squash and tennis courts as well as a fabulous steam room and indoor swimming pool complete with outdoor hot tub sauna and sun deck. We’ve even put a buzzer next to the hot tub so you don’t have to leave the bubbles to order your bubbles! Whether you are looking to de-stress and get away from it all – or you want to play hard with our extensive sporting and fitness facilities we’re sure that you will find your time here well-spent.
Recent awards include: Sunday Times Top 100 Hotels in Great Britain (October 2019); Best UK & Ireland Hotel for Weddings, Parties & Special Occasions (Condé Nast Johansens Awards For Excellence 2019); Top 100 Golf Resorts in GB & Ireland (Golf World); Top 100 Golf Resorts in GB & Ireland (National Club Golfer); Best Loved Hotels Awards Winner November 2018.
