NEWS

Spring 2010

Planning Permission finally granted for extension to 18 holes

Basset Down is thrilled to announce that is has gained the planning permission required to extend the course to 18 holes. This process has taken nearly 2 years to date.

This excellent news has been warmly received by owners Will and Juliette Nutland together with all the members and regular uses of the club.

“All the time and energy required to bring this application to planning has finally proved worth while says Will, we are very excited about the prospect of being able to extend to 18 holes”.

The new 9 holes, when added to the existing 9 holes will provide members and visitors with a challenging 18 hole course that will test golfers of all levels of ability. Extending over 6330 yards the new 18 holes will be of championship standard. This together with Basset Down’s impressive 20 bay floodlit driving range, 2 full time professional PGA.s, extensive Junior section and well supported, licensed café will move Basset Down to the fore in terms of overall golfing facilities in the local area.

Basset Down Takes First Title

Basset Down captured their first ever trophy by winning the final of the Wessex League Winter Foursomes. Playing against Lafarge, Westbury, the team defeated the cup holders by 4 matches to 1. Played at Entry Hill Golf Course in Bath, the final was a close affair with Basset Down trailing by 3-2 at the halfway stage.

However, an outstanding performance from Pete Bond and Roy Everden managed to turn around a four hole deficit after 9 holes to win their match 1 up to confirm Basset Down as the winners.

Many thanks must go to all the members of the team for their efforts and to Keith Pryke in his role as organiser. Congratulations!