Close House, is stealing the spotlight once more! Nestled in the golfing realm like a hidden treasure since its Championship Colt Course debuted in 2011, Close House is now proudly prancing onto the shortlist for Emerging Golf Course of the Year (Established after 2000) at the 2024 Golf Course Awards. Quite the feather in their cap, wouldn’t you say?
But that’s not all—its Junior Golf Programme of the Year nomination is just as buzzworthy.
A Rising Star Among Storied Greens
The Emerging Golf Course of the Year nods to those new or revamped courses that are a cut above—boasting top-notch design, meticulous upkeep, and an experience that leaves golfers grinning.
Close House finds itself in the fine company of some of the game’s beloved playgrounds like The Castle Course at St Andrews and The Grove. That’s not just good; it’s grand!
Sir Graham Wylie, Owner of Close House, expressed his pride in the nominations, saying: “It is fantastic that Close House continues to be recognised among the leading golf clubs in the country.
Since the Championship Lee Westwood Colt Course opened in 2011, we have achieved so much as a club.
We remain committed to investing in our facilities and look forward to hosting more exciting events at Close House.”
Teeing Up Tomorrow’s Champions
As for nurturing the next generation, the Junior Golf Programme of the Year nomination speaks volumes of Close House’s commitment.
They’re not just teaching kids to swing; they’re crafting the champions of tomorrow.
With initiatives like the Junior Masters, which sprang from their first dance with the European Tour at the 2017 British Masters, they’ve got the formula down.
Sir Graham added: “I’m particularly proud of the Junior Masters, a legacy project from the 2017 British Masters – the first European Tour event we hosted.
This initiative has introduced thousands of schoolchildren to golf and inspired hundreds of junior players to develop their potential.”
The Night of Nights at The Shard
Come December 5th, all roads lead to The Shard in London, where the best of the best will gather to see who takes home the glory across twelve categories at the Golf Course Awards.
Close House: More Than Just a Course
Hosting the British Masters twice and the International Series England? Just a typical few years at Close House.
These accolades are not just about the facilities but about forging a community and growing the game—a mission they’re acing day by day.
So, hats off to Close House, shining bright as a beacon of innovation and community in the world of golf.
