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Nestling close to the centre of St Albans and surrounded by woodland, a lake and the River Ver, is Verulam Golf Club.
It is a haven for club golfers, providing a challenging golf course and regular competitions for ladies, gentlemen and juniors either as members or as visitors to the club.
Verulam also boasts a good social calendar with a comfortable lounge, dining room, patio and ‘Spike Bar’.
The club has its own place in golfing folklore as the man who brought us the Ryder Cup learnt his golf here. Sam Ryder was a member at Verulam and Club Captain on three occasions.
In 1927 Sam Ryder presented a cup to promote matches between the United States of America and Great Britain and his brainchild, the Ryder Cup, has since turned into one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
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Verulam has a well maintained challenging course, a comfortable clubhouse, good food and well stocked bar
The club has been progressive ever since its in 1905 with developments continually being made to the clubhouse expand and improve the facilities for both members and visitors enjoy.
Additionally, continuing investment and forward planning has led to significant improvements to the golf course.
We provide all of the facilities that a golfer would expect at a wellestablished club. The Pro Shop stocks a full range of equipment and clothing while expert tuition, extensive outdoor practice areas and a state of the art indoor studio gives every player the opportunity to work on their game.
We welcome your visit and work hard to ensure we provide outstanding service, so come and see what makes us special.
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About the Course
Verulam is a James Braid designed course renowned for its small, fast and undulating greens. The course is well defined and sets a premium on accuracy and shot control. Out of bounds is a danger at many holes and there are numerous other hazards to negotiate.
The course presents an interesting test of golf, offering a variety of challenges to the experienced golfer - as evidenced by the amateur and professional current course records of 66 and 67 respectively.
The course measures 6,429 yards (par 72) from the white tees. In summer, the ball really does run, although the best scores result from being straight and having a good short game rather than through long hitting that does not follow the fairway.
The 4th hole is one of the most challenging holes on the card. At 398 yards even off the yellow tees, it requires a long well placed drive, with an accurate approach shot to be hit blind over the brow of a hill. A marker post guides the way.
The fourth hole is one of the most challenging, requiring a well-placed drive. A marker post guides the way.
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The River Ver comes into play on a number and there is a range of well-place banks, mounds and more adequate bunkering making shot accuracy a premium throughout
The signature hole is the challenging 14th played with water down the right and trees on the left requiring accuracy from the tee. The approach to the green requires you to negotiate two well placed bunkers and then once the green is reached the view from the top of the hill is spectacular, framing the St Albans Abbey on the skyline.
We take great pride in both the year-round condition of our course and in the pace and subtlety of our greens, arguably amongst the finest in Hertfordshire.
Due to its excellent draining characteristics, the course is rarely closed in winter and temporary greens are used only in exceptional wet weather.
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History
Founded in 1905, Verulam Golf Club was originally designed as a nine-hole course by civil engineer, Ernest Phillips. Six years later, James Braid, a member of the Great Triumvirate, designed and extended the course to 18 holes on land leased from the Earl of Verulam.
With only 130 acres of land and rolling features to work with, James Braid produced a course that continues to challenge even the professionals of today.
In 1911, Samuel Ryder was appointed Club Captain for the first time (he would hold the office twice more in 1926 and 1927). Samuel Ryder was determined to bring professional tournaments to the club and his efforts ensured the early survival of Verulam, as a well as the development of golf across the globe.
In 1911, Samuel Ryder was appointed Club Captain for the first time (he would hold the office twice more in the 1920s).
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Other famous golfers to have played the include the other members of the Great Triumvirate, John Henry Harry Vardon, while Abe Mitchell, Henry Cotton and Alex Herd the pleasure of playing our magnificent course.
The course has been updated but largely remains in its original layout, improvements have been introduced, such as drainage and irrigation systems, building new tees, woodland and scrub management. Current work to enhance the location and build of bunkers is expected to complete within the next two years.
Continued replacement planting of trees takes place annually giving picturesque vistas enhanced areas of woodland lining the fairways. Many things have changed but the course still provides as stern a test of your game as it did in those pioneering days at the start of the 20th Century.
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He joined Verulam Golf Club in 1909 and only two years later, having proved his ability as a player, he was appointed Club Captain.
Verulam is a golf club steeped in history. However, one piece of history singles out Verulam in golfing folklore - it is the home of the Ryder Cup.
He paid for golfers to travel to tournaments and hired Abe Mitchell as his personal professional, largely to free him to play full-time.
Samuel Ryder, founder of the Ryder Cup, was born in Preston, Lancashire on 24th March, 1858. Early in the 20th century he was ordered by the doctors to abandon the game of cricket due to a breakdown in health, with golf the beneficiary.
driving passion. He joined Verulam having proved his ability as a player, he the American professionals who out to improve the standard of the
It was in 1926 when a group of Americans were here for the British Open that they played an unofficial match against a British team, with the home side proving victorious.
He paid for golfers to travel to tournaments and hired Abe Mitchell as his personal professional, largely to free him to play full-time.
history. However, one piece of history singles out Verulam in golfing folklore - it is the home born in Preston, Lancashire on 24th ordered by the doctors to abandon health, with golf the beneficiary.
He took up the sport and it soon became his driving passion. He joined Verulam Golf Club in 1909 and only two years later, having proved his ability as a player, he was appointed Club Captain.
He was both impressed and concerned about the American professionals who were pillaging the British tournaments, so he set out to improve the standard of the English game.
There was a party after the match and Sam Ryder agreed to put up a trophy for an annual match, subsequently changed to biannual. The trophy, which is solid gold, was made by Mappin and Webb with a figure on top that is, allegedly, Abe Mitchell.
It was in 1926 when a group of Americans were here for the British Open that they played an unofficial match against a British team, with the British team coming away victorious.
There was a party after the match and Sam Ryder agreed to put up a trophy for an annual match, subsequently changed to biannual. The trophy, which is solid gold, was made by Mappin and Webb with a figure on top that is, allegedly, Abe Mitchell.
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In 1927, the trophy made its first appearance at the inaugural Ryder Cup match held in America, with the United States team coming away victorious.
Over 80 years after the initial match, teams from both America and now Europe still do battle every other year and the Ryder Cup is one of the biggest events worldwide in terms of audience participation, with huge TV and commercial sponsorship.
Today, Verulam Golf Club still honours Sam Ryder. A replica of the Ryder Cup trophy is played for annually, following the same format as the illustrious tournament, while a putter owned by Sam Ryder which was made by George Brews, a club maker at Royal Blackheath, is on display in the clubhouse and the present day Captain sits in the Captain’s Chair that Sam Ryder presented to the club.
While Sam Ryder’s impact on Verulam Golf Club and golf worldwide is immeasurable, his impact on the city of St Albans is also considerable.
After being elected to the town council in 1903, he continued to increase his political influence, being elected mayor in 1905 and surprising fellow councillors with an uncomplimentary assessment of the council’s achievements.
He remained a councillor until 1916 and the rest, as they say, is history!
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The first green sits only feet from the out of bounds on the left and a bunker guards the right side of the green.
Verulam is an established parkland course that has matured over the years to provide a stern test of all aspects of the game.
At all holes the tee shot sets a premium on accuracy and shot control leading to the approach to the greens that are well protected by bunkers, slopes and mounds. Once on the green there are subtle undulations that are true and fast. Out of bounds is a danger on many holes and there are tree plantations, water and the River Ver to be negotiated. Verulam presents an excellent and interesting test of golf offering a tough challenge even to the experienced golfer as evidenced by the amateur and professional course records of 66 and 67 respectively.
At 6430 yards from the medal tees the course is not long. The course has a good drainage record with very few hole and course closures in the winter and in summer the ball really does run on the fast well-manicured fairways. The best scores result from being straight and having a good short game rather than long hitting that doesn’t follow the fairway.
There is an extensive driving range and practice chipping, bunker and putting greens surrounding the traditional clubhouse.
Hole 1 - Par 4 - Braid’s Hollow – Stroke index 11 men/9 ladies
White 361 Yellow 352 Red 336
A widening fairway but with strategically placed trees on the right side require accuracy from the start. Wherever your drive finishes, you face out of bounds a few yards from the left of the green and a bunker guarding the right side of the green. The green is probably one of the flattest on the course but still has subtle changes of direction.
Pro’s Tip: Keep your tee shot to the left side of the fairway. If the green is out of range, keep to the left side again.
Hole 2 - Par 4 - Railway – Stroke index 7 men/13 ladies
White 343 Yellow 323 Red 312
A true test of accuracy for the tee shot on one of the most demanding holes at Verulam with a bunker on the right of the fairway and out of bounds running the full length of the hole on the left. The green slopes front to back and sits only feet from the out of bounds on the left with a bunker guarding the front right.
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Concealed bunkers are to be avoided with a lay-up and your approach to the green will often be blind.
Pro’s Tip: Pick a club off the tee which takes the fairway bunker out of play and aim for the left hand side of the fairway. The approach shot to the green should be full and favour the left centre because of undulations short of the green
Hole 3 - Par 4 – Sopwell View – Stroke index 17 men/17 ladies
White 312 Yellow 300 Red 296
Drivable for the bigger hitter but select a line that allows a clear second shot to the severely away-sloping green and avoids the bunkers to the right and left of the fairway. Approach shots will often have to land short and run on. Not an easy two-putt!
Pro’s Tip: Get your drive as close to the green as possible but ensure you leave an uphill birdie putt.
Hole 4 - Par 4 – Matthew’s Walk – Stroke index 3 men/1 ladies
White 413 Yellow 398 Red 338
One of the few drives with room on both the left and right of the fairway. Big hitters may need to avoid the in range bunker and trees on the left side of the fairway. Approach shots will be blind until you reach the top of the
hill. Trust the marker in the tree, it is well placed but remember there are two bunkers guarding the left and right side of the entrance to the green.
Pro’s Tip: Drive down the left side of the fairway as tight to the bunker as you dare. This opens up a second shot to the centre of the green avoiding two bunkers at the entrance to the green. Don’t forget to ring the bell.
Hole 5 - Par 4 – Bluebell Corner– Stroke index 5 men/5 ladies
White 375 Yellow 356 Red 349
A tough left-to-right dog-leg with mature trees guarding the corner. Enough club must be taken off the tee to reach the corner but avoid the fairway bunker on the left. Out of bounds down the left side of the fairway with substantial trees on the right makes accuracy off the tee a premium. The green is lowered with a bunker to the right and steep bank at the rear of the green. The green has a tier running subtly through the centre.
Pro’s Tip: A tough par 4 so stay close to the left side of the fairway to ensure a straighter shot to the green. Beware of the bunker that
catches a tee shot that is too long and the bunker right side of the green. Check the distance to the green and keep left as ground undulates to the right. Check the line of the putt carefully.
Hole 6 - Par 4 – Abe’s Ace – Stroke index 15 men/11 ladies
White 322 Yellow 304 Red 285
A short right-to-left dog-leg with out of bounds on the left running the full length of the hole. The lay of the land will sweep balls towards three fairway bunkers on the right side of the fairway. The green is raised and slopes from back to front, with a bunker to the right and significant mounds guarding the approach from the left. Any shot played past the flag is a tactical mistake on this fast and sloping green.
Pro’s Tip: Club selection is vital so try to play your tee shot short of the fairway bunkers in order to leave a short chip shot to the green. Make sure you leave yourself below the hole for a birdie putt.
Hole 7 - Par 4 – The Oak – Stroke index 1 men/7 ladies
White 433 Yellow 429 Red 415 (Par 5)
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A long, demanding uphill hole that will require and accurate shots to reach the green in regulation. Higher handicappers will need three shots to find themselves on the putting Beware of the in range bunker to the left hand side of the fairway and treacherous and well-bunkered green. An uphill putt is recommended.
Pro’s Tip: Drive up the left side of the fairway avoiding the fairway bunker to leave a more open shot to the green. It may be a struggle for shorter hitters to reach in two so avoid the bank crossing the fairway to allow a short iron to the green. Watch out for the two greenside bunkers and hollow back left of the green. Once again stay below the hole for an easier putt.
Hole 8 - Par 3 - Trinity – Stroke index 9 men/15 ladies
White 180 Yellow 172 Red 121
Club selection is the first problem as the wind direction is difficult to assess but note the trees around the green to assist your decision. The green slopes sharply back to front with two bunkers guarding the right and left side of the green approach with another bunker
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A good driving hole with a lake and river Ver on your right and the approach to a hidden green is guarded by two bunkers. Look back at the Abbey from the green for one of the best views on the course.
creating a visual test as it crosses the fairway approach to the green. The green is difficult to hit and does not concede two putts easily.
most demanding holes at Verulam with a running the full length of the hole on the left. the out of bounds on the left with a bunker
Pro’s Tip: Get your drive as close to the green as possible but ensure you leave an uphill birdie putt.
Hole 4 - Par 4 – Matthew’s Walk – Stroke index 3 men/1 ladies
Pro’s Tip: Select a club to get you past the three guarding bunkers. The ideal green placement is short and right of the pin with invariably an uphill putt. Past the pin leaves a slippery downhill putt that can cause nightmares.
fairway bunker out of play and aim for the left green should be full and favour the left centre ladies
White 194 Yellow 183 Red 143
White 413 Yellow 398 Red 338
Hole 9 - Par 5 – Mayor’s Parlour – Stroke index 13 men/3 ladies
White 544 Yellow 520 Red 458
a clear second shot to the severely awaythe fairway. Approach shots will often have
The drive must be straight to right side of the fairway and the second shot requires thought so as to avoid significant trees and the three fairway bunkers. The green is guarded by bunkers right and left with yet another green with severe slopes from the right side of the green to bottom left.
The second demanding par three on the course where club selection is complicated by the putting surface not being fully visible from the tee. Out of bounds runs down the full length of the right side and considerable trouble lies in wait if you stray too far left. A bunker waits at the left hand side of the green entrance and the green slopes gently from right to left
One of the few drives with room on both the left and right of the fairway. Big hitters may need to avoid the in range bunker and trees on the left side of the fairway. Approach shots will be blind until you reach the top of the hill. Trust the marker in the tree, it is well placed but remember there are two bunkers guarding the left and right side of the entrance to the green.
Pro’s Tip: Drive down the left side of the fairway as tight to the bunker as you dare. This opens up a second shot to the centre of the green avoiding two bunkers at the entrance to the green. Don’t forget to ring the bell.
Hole 5 - Par 4 – Bluebell Corner– Stroke index 5 men/5 ladies
White 375 Yellow 356 Red 349
Pro’s Tip: The fairway slopes from right to left so a drive should allow for the slope. If you can reach the green in two the drive should favour the left whilst for shorter hitters lay up to the bunkers and play your approach shot carefully noting the severe slope of the green.
Pro’s Tip: A tough par 3 so forget about pin placement and make sure you hit the green. Trust the yardage on the card and take plenty of club. The ideal line is to the right side of the green and one of the flatter greens once you have found it. Beware of the out of bounds on the right hand side of the hole.
Hole 11 - Par 5 – Abbey – Stroke index 14 men/8 ladies
White 534 Yellow 527 Red 497
Out of bounds down the right hand side of the hole so beware of the prevailing wind. The best line is the Abbey in the distance but be
A tough left-to-right dog-leg with mature trees guarding the corner. Enough club must be taken off the tee to reach the corner but avoid the fairway bunker on the left of the fairway. Out of bounds down the left side of the fairway with substantial trees on the right makes accuracy off the tee a premium. The green is lowered with a bunker to the right and steep bank at the rear of the green. The green has a tier running subtly through the centre.
Hole 10 - Par 3 – Old Third – Stroke index 8 men/14 ladies
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aware of the three fairway bunkers that await for a drive hit too far left as the fairway slopes this way. Bunkers make the second shot landing area a premium and the approach shot to a green that is well below the top of the hill easier. Be careful of the two bunkers either side of the entrance to the green which slopes a little to the back.
Pro’s Tip: Aim at the Abbey off the tee avoiding fairway bunkers and with a fairly flat green at the bottom of the hill keep your approach to the centre. A blind hole so wait for the bell before you play.
Hole 12 - Par 4 – Old Nunnery –
Stroke index 12 men/2 ladies
White 338 Yellow 333 Red 330
A tricky hole with out of bounds well in range down the right hand side of the hole. The landing area is obscured by the hill so you will not see the finish of a well struck shot as the fairway hides some sloping lies. Favour the left centre approach and fairway bunker awaits a poorly struck approach shot a few yards from the green. Two bunkers guard the left hand side of the green approach and a small bunker on the right side. The green slopes away front to back so be prepared for a chip from the back of the green.
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Pro’s Tip: Set your tee shot on a line left of yard marker on the right hand side of the fairway. As the green and runs away from you the high and spinning second shot way to get it close or at least an uphill putt.
Hole 13 - Par 4 – Ver Side – Stroke index 10 men/12 ladies
White 372 Yellow 352 Red 344
The River Ver is out of bounds on the right of the hole and the practice area also out of bounds on the left makes the tee shot a priority. A cleverly positioned bunker on the left of the fairway will catch many drives and two bunkers at the green entrance make the approach to a long green a priority. The river lies only a yard from the right side of the green and some subtle borrows on the green may fool you.
Pro’s Tip: A tough tee shot with trees on the left and out of bounds on the right. Accuracy is more important than distance off the tee. The safe drive is to the right of centre on the fairway and the safer approach to the long forgiving green is from the left.
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The approach to the 16th often plays longer than it appears while there is the chance for long hitters to go for the green, although the risk is high with a narrowing fairway and two bunkers guarding the approach.
Hole 14 - Par 4 – Swannery – Stroke index 6 men/16 ladies
White 347 Yellow 314 Red 268
A truly great hole with the lake and the River Ver on the right that will collect any poorly struck shot from the white or yellow tees. A ridge crosses the fairway just 100 yards from the raised green which is protected by two bunkers. The putting surface cannot be seen from the fairway making club selection awkward and it also slopes from back to front with subtle borrows making putts difficult to read.
Pro’s Tip: Aim your drive to the left off the tee and avoid the mound in the fairway that can leave you a tough stance. Be careful as the approach to the green is shielded by two bunkers and you will need an extra club.
Hole 15 - Par 4 – Chasm – Stroke index 2 men/4 ladies
White 369 Yellow 358 Red 308
A demanding and intimidating tee shot for many golfers. The bank, the trees, the wind and the carry, all conspire to make the tee shot difficult. You will not see your shot finish once over the bank. The
hogs back fairway has out of bounds well left and right with heavy rough close. The green is on two levels undulating from right to left with an additional slope to the bottom left. Mounds, hollows and a large tree guard the left hand side of the green with out of bounds a short distance away.
Pro’s Tip: Aim your drive to right of centre as the fairway slopes right to left. Try to leave your approach shot past the flag as few putts are holed from the front of this green.
Hole 16 - Par 4 – Gatehouse – Stroke index 18 men/10 ladies
White 292 Yellow 284 Red 281
A short par four but a wolf in sheep’s clothing. An off line tee shot will rarely leave a shot to the green. The approach often plays longer than it appears and the green concedes few chip and putt pars. There is the chance for long hitters to go for the green but the risk is high with a narrowing fairway and two bunkers guarding the approach to the green
Pro’s Tip: A drivable green for the big hitters however an iron may be the wise choice to ensure hitting the fairway. Trust the yardage to the green as you will not see the putting surface.
Hole 17 - Par 3 – The Road Hole – Stroke index 16 men/18 ladies
White 127 Yellow 120 Red 90
Probably the only hole at Verulam where what you see is what you get. Judging the wind is a major factor here. Ensure you carry the out of bounds hedge but expect no pity from the green as its severe slope from back to front will not give away two putts easily.
Pro’s Tip: Beware of the road. Trust the yardage and a controlled shot over the fence short of the flag will set you up for a birdie. However if you find yourself long it can be perilous.
Hole 18 - Par 5 – Ryder’s Finish – Stroke index 4
White 574 Yellow 565 Red 498
men/6 ladies
Still a long way from the clubhouse. Three good strikes are required to reach the green in regulation. Out of bounds the full length on the left and cunningly sited bunkers are to be contended with down the full length of the hole. Shots must be positioned carefully to avoid disaster and once the green is reached be careful of the sloping green from front to back.
Pro’s Tip: Time to open up the shoulders but avoid the bunker on the right of the fairway. An assortment of fairway bunkers follows down the hole so be sensible when setting up your shot. Be careful on the approach to the green and try to be past the flag for the chance of a single putt.
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Pro Shop & Tuition
The Verulam Pro Shop is the place to go to take care of all your golfing needs.
We are stockists of the leading manufacturers of equipment, aim to offer competitive prices and, unlike the internet, an expert will always be on hand to give you the advice and information you require to make sound buying decisions. Our PGA Professional Joel Saunders can provide all the expert advice you need.
The Pro Shop stocks all the leading brands in golf equipment including Callaway, Ping and Mizuno. Look the part on the course with a vast selection of fashionable clothing from the likes of Footjoy, Under Armour, Oakley and Glenmuir with a wide range of accessories and gift ware always available. We also offer an excellent custom fitting service on our state of the art GC2+HMT launch monitor that gives you that added confidence that the equipment you are using is perfectly suited to your individual swing characteristics.
The Pro Shop is also open to non-members, so feel free to pop in anytime and take advantage of the frequent price reductions and special offers. The shop is open seven days a week. For more information speak to Joel Saunders PGA Professional on 01727 861401
Golf can be a difficult game to master; you only have to watch the touring pros’ on television that play the game for a living to have this view confirmed.
We have four PGA Professionals here at Verulam therefore no matter who you speak to in the shop you are guaranteed the very best service.
What chance does the casual player who has so many other demands on his or her time have? It may not be possible to break par on a regular basis but professional tuition, combined with dedication and practice, can lead to a significant improvement in performance. With greater understanding of your strengths and weaknesses you can better asses how to realise your own potential and enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from its achievement. Goal setting in golf, as in life, can be richly rewarding.
Our professional staff are available seven days a week and no matter what you wish to gain from the game of golf one of our four PGA Professionals will be able to help you achieve your goal. We offer individual and group lessons for beginners all the way through to the elite players.
We assess coaching with both video and GC2(HMT) launch monitor services to ensure we have extra opportunities to improve your game as we believe these are both vital to delivering a good coaching session.
We deliver top advice on techniques and course management to players of all standards. At Verulam we are keen to encourage younger players to take up the game and a tailored package of lessons is available from the PGA Professional. The instruction teaches youngsters all aspects of the game including chipping, pitching, putting and driving plus course etiquette.
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Members’ Golf
All playing members at Verulam Golf Club can enjoy a strong competitive and social golf calendar both within the club and with other golf clubs and leagues.
The ladies’ and men’s scratch teams represent Verulam in league matches and other players can take part in a variety of inter-club competitions, friendlies and mixed matches. Matches with other clubs give the opportunity to play home and away with social time and meals built into the events.
There are plenty of opportunities to play in something to suit your handicap, age and golfing goals at Verulam Golf Club.
The club runs an electronic booking system and social golf can be enjoyed at the club when no competitions or matches are being played. The booking system also shows the full playing and social event calendars, together with a messaging App to enable players to arrange games and tee times, offering a great way to meet and play with other members.
The Captain runs a regular “roll up” where you can meet and play with new golfing partners. Designated weekday mornings are set aside for friendly competitions. A Summer season long evening 9 hole competition is very popular. There is a programme of open to all Club competitions in the winter months. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy golf at whatever level you want. Diverse but competitive player experiences are available for all handicaps alongside ample tee times for social golf.
New golfers are welcome at Verulam Golf Club with our Academy membership taking new players from beginners to gaining a handicap and out on the course with our tried and tested programme of lessons and advice. The programme provides a clear structured and guided pathway from beginner to full member whilst enjoying the golfing and social benefits of membership of a golf club.
Verulam Professionals are there to help you get the most out of your game. Golfers of all abilities will receive a warm welcome. Juniors are especially welcome to start and progress their golfing game at Verulam, we provide a safe and fun environment for all ages of Junior players and encourage a positive attitude both on and off the course.
There is a full season long programme of monthly medals and stableford competitions with trophies and cups to aim for.
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Our academy also gives Juniors the chance to partake in a PGA approved programme taught by our PGA professionals.
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Becoming a Member
Verulam Golf Club represents fantastic value for money through a variety of membership categories that suit all ages and standards.
There are a number of membership opportunities available which we hope will appeal to just about everybody, whatever their commitments and lifestyle.
Our most popular membership is the full membership option but six-day membership is also available, while there are discounted subscription rates for the intermediate age group, those living away from the area (Long Distance or abroad (International). In fact golfers up to the age of 35 can benefit from our attractively priced membership split into four tiers.
We do everything we can to encourage young players to take up and maintain their passion for the game and attractive rates are offered to juniors aged under 17 and students.
You do not have to play golf to be a member at Verulam Golf Club; a social membership is available.
Social membership is available for those non-golfers wishing to make use of our excellent clubhouse facilities and in the club activities such as bridge, days out and attend events.
The current annual fees for all membership categories can be viewed on our website, www.verulamgolf.co.uk from where it is also possible to download a membership proposal form.
You will be assured a warm welcome so please do not hesitate to contact us by telephoning on 01727 853327 option five or email gm@verulamgolf.co.uk
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Ladies & Junior Sections
Verulam has a vibrant and well supported ladies’ section who enjoy full participation on the course. Designated Wednesday tee times offer all ladies with handicaps the opportunity to enter competitions. The ladies can often be found enjoying the social side of golf on Wednesday lunchtimes when many of the past lady players, now social members, join the playing ladies in the clubhouse.
There is a full calendar of competitions for working ladies held at weekends. Electronic media has proved very useful for working ladies to arrange games and teams to enter competitions. Lasting friendships have been forged and group golfing weekends away much enjoyed.
Ladies who prefer to play social golf can book tee times throughout the week whenever the electronic calendar shows no competition or match tee bookings.
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Junior Section
Our busy Junior section has 150 boys and compete in
of club competitions and county knock out leagues against other local clubs.
We also run a Samuel Ryder Junior Initiative where our young members can purchase coaching packages dependent upon age and their current skills levels. These are with other children in clinics but there are also some individual lessons built in to the packages.
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Benefits of Membership
The opportunity to play Verulam Golf Club’s fine course every day and meet friendly and like-minded golfers who share your passion should be reason enough to persuade you to become a member of our club.
There are however, many other compelling reasons why joining us represents an excellent choice:
• The course is a stern test of golf with outstanding holes situated in rural surroundings
• The golf course designed by James Braid is steeped in history, having been the birthplace of the Ryder Cup
• Qualified, experienced and visionary course manager
• Opportunities to play club and social matches at no extra charge
• Social events throughout the year
• Well-stocked Professional shop with helpful qualified teaching staff
• Trolley including electric hire
• Friendly bar with wide range of wines, beers and spirits
• Traditional-style clubhouse with restaurant and bar
• Fine practice facilities
• The best drainage in Hertfordshire and the course benefiting from a newly installed irrigation system, bunker and course work
• A membership card that provides a member discount on bar and snack purchases
• Excellent locker room changing facilities and showers with towels provided
• We have reciprocal arrangements with 6 other clubs, providing complimentary golf
• Our newly refurbished bunkers, completed in 2025, which was a capex investment in excess of £500,000 have helped improved the member and golfing experience.
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Visitors
Visitors are always welcome at Verulam where we endeavour to provide a warm welcome and a day out to remember.
You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities and allows them to enjoy their round without inconveniencing other players when out on the course.
The well-stocked Professional Shop will allow you to purchase consumables and to browse the wide range of golf equipment and clothing.
The Professional teaching staff can arrange for one-on-one tuition should you wish to brush up your skills before play, while golf trolleys including electric are also available for hire.
After the game, head to the clubhouse where you can relax with companions in the comfortable lounge or the patio area, where you can view the stunning course as players negotiate the treacherous 18th hole.
Details of our visitor green fee rates and special
on our website www.verulamgolf.co.uk and please
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as smoothly as possible.
There is a dress code which is advised to all visitors and this requires a standard of smart casual dress in all areas of the clubhouse at all times.
Visitors can book online with us at www.verulamgolf.co.uk or call our Professional Shop on 01727 853327
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Societies
We offer numerous packages for golfing societies numbering from the smallest number to groups of 100.
Golf societies are always assured of a warm welcome at Verulam Golf Club. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we give to ensure your day runs smoothly. Nothing is too much trouble and we would be delighted to help you build your own itinerary to create a golf day agenda unique to your group.
sure your day is a success, including line markers. If you are looking for well-stocked Professionals’ Shop.
societies numbering from the smallest the popular standard package of lunch, to the deluxe, top-of-the-range anyone who loves the game of golf.
We can provide everything you need to make sure your day is a success, including nearest the pin, longest drive and nearest the line markers. If you are looking for some stylish prizes, then look no further than our well-stocked Professional’s Shop.
Our Premier package offers coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf, light lunch, a second round of 18 holes and a three-course dinner. All prices are competitive and offer value for money.
of a warm welcome at Verulam Golf Club. We pride ourselves on the care and attention smoothly. Nothing is too much trouble and we would be delighted to help you build your agenda unique to your group.
Should you require any further information, please call our office and speak to our management team on 01727 853327 option 5 or email gm@verulamgolf.co.uk
Our Premier package offers coffee and bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf, light lunch, a second round of 18 holes and a three-course dinner. All prices are competitive and offer value for money.
Should you require any further information, please call our office and speak to our management team on 01727 853327 option 5 or email gm@verulamgolf.co.uk
We offer numerous packages for golfing societies numbering from the smallest number to groups of 100. These range from the popular standard package of coffee and bacon roll, 18 holes and a light lunch, to the deluxe, top-of-the-range option that amounts to a dream day out for anyone who loves the game of golf.
Additionally, we would be delighted to make arrangements with you to show you our facilities. Make a visit to our website at www.verulamgolf. co.uk where you will be able to take an online tour of the inside and outside of Verulam Golf Club via our website homepage as well as view the course. This will give you a preview before you arrive.
Additionally, we would be delighted to make arrangements with you to show you our facilities. Make a visit to our website at www.verulamgolf.co.uk where you will be able to take an online tour of the inside and outside of Verulam Golf Club via our website homepage as well as view the course. This will give you a preview before you arrive.
Corporate Opportunities
Every corporate golf day or event is different. At Verulam Golf Club we are prepared to go the extra mile to provide our corporate clients and their guests with all they need for a day to remember.
We can work with you to organise your day or take everything off your hands and arrange the day on your behalf. Either way we will tailor the day to your specific requirements.
Arranging for your clients to play an enjoyable round of golf is just the start. Add customised golf ball or equipment, fun competitions, evening entertainment, excellent facilities and splendid food … and the day starts to take shape.
The clubhouse has excellent facilities for conferences, seminars, training courses and business meetings and is available for hire with or without the use of the golf course facilities.
Private meeting rooms can be arranged in many different formats, ranging from 24 people sat around a single table in a boardroom configuration to more than 150 people seated in a conference room format for more formal presentations.
Projection screens and flipcharts are available while photocopying and printing can also be provided.
You can be assured of a warm welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable experience so please give our office a call on 01727 853327 option 5 to discuss your requirements.
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Functions
Are you planning a special celebration such as a birthday or anniversary party or charity dinner dance?
The Ryder Room at Verulam has a wide range of menus and packages to suit all events and budgets, from a family sunday lunch celebration to an à la carte meal or carved buffet.
The entertainment, flowers and cake can all be arranged if required, so all organisers have to do is provide the details and turn up to enjoy the party.
Room hire varies according to numbers, with two exclusive diningrooms complete with dividers to vary the room-size allowing up to 120 people to be accommodated.
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A dance floor is also available and we can make recommendations regarding entertainment to make sure you round off the day in style.
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A dance floor is also available and we can recommendations regarding entertainment to make sure you round day in style
In our bar, the House Manager is always keen to ensure we are well stocked with exciting wines and beers and all are competitively priced.
Whatever the nature or size of your event, you can rely on the skill, enthusiasm and dedication of our experienced team to ensure your event runs smoothly.
For more information on choosing Verulam to host your special day, call our office and speak to a member of our management team on 01727 853327 option 5.
Weddings
A wedding day is one of those unforgettable events that is worth celebrating in style, so why not share the occasion with family and friends in the beautiful golf course surroundings of Verulam Golf Club and the traditional clubhouse. The romantic setting, friendly professional staff and superb cuisine offer the perfect venue, turning dreams of your day into reality.
From the initial enquiry right through to final goodbyes on the wedding day, the knowledgeable and professional team at Verulam are there to guide you through what sometimes seems like a maze of decisions, ensuring that the day is seamless perfection.
Deciding to make a lifelong commitment is probably the biggest decision a couple could make - choosing Verulam Golf Club could be one of the best.
Outside our wonderful scenery will help your photographer create a wedding album to be treasured.
The venue really does provide the perfect setting for a truly memorable day - a traditional clubhouse and patio with beautiful views of our golf course creating the perfect backdrop.
Outside our wonderful scenery will help your photographer create a wedding album to be treasured.
Another reason for choosing Verulam is the expertise of Abde Bouchikhi, the Club’s resident chef. Abde and his team can prepare whatever you desire, from a three course à la carte style meal to a sumptuous fork buffet.
Verulam caters for large parties, for evening receptions and up to 120 people for a sit-down meal. A dance floor is also available and we can make recommendations regarding entertainment to make sure you round off the day in style.
Yours will be the only wedding reception that we cater for on the day, so you will be assured of our full and best attention at all times.
We cater equally impressively for evening receptions, with the fare being just as tasty and the choice available within our hot and cold buffet menus just as wide.
Overnight accommodation in a honeymoon suite is available at a number of local hotels with our helpful management team always available to give you advice on what best suits your special day.
The catering on offer at Verulam is second to none and will ensure your guests leave satisfied and remember the occasion for all the right reasons.
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Call our Sales & Events Manager, Phoebe Hersant-Lisher on 01727 853327, who will be you dedicated point of contact throughout the planning of your day and be on hand for the big day itself. Phoebe will organise a tour of our facilities as well as discuss our extensive menu choices we have on offer.
Remember you can complete a virtual tour of Verulam Golf Club by visiting www.verulamgolf.co.uk and clicking on the icon or scanning the quick reference code below.
Open Competitions
Verulam is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dated back to the founding of our club in 1905. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent course with people who may not have experienced it before.
One of the ways in which we can do this is by staging a number of Open competitions spread throughout the season aimed at golfers from all walks of life and all abilities.
One of the highlights of the golfing season arrives in mid-September with our Samuel Ryder Trophy. In tribute to the founder of the modern day Ryder Cup, we continue to hold a competition reproducing the original event. This 36-hole medal scratch competition sees foursomes in the morning followed by fourballs in the afternoon. The Captain holds his Open Day Charity event in mid- September.
The highlight is our Scratch Samuel Ryder Trophy, played over 36 holes.
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In July we host a very popular Ladies Open both the course, the meal and our friendly welcome are praised. August a Weekend Ladies Open/Invitation event has become a the calendar. A final date is reserved for our Junior Open, usually taking place during the October half-term.
Events may vary slightly from year to year, you will find details of upcoming events on our website, www.verulamgolf.co.uk, together with information about how you can reserve your place.
We host our annual Pro-Am, where the top regional Pro’s visit to test their skills on our course whilst hosting a team of amateurs for the day.
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The Clubhouse
Our traditional style clubhouse at Verulam Golf Club is the perfect place to relax for golfers, visitors, societies or corporate clients who can enjoy a quiet drink, tasty snack or more elaborate dining.
Our clubhouse has two bars with a great array of wines, spirits and beers including guest bitters. The ‘Spike Bar’ is the ideal ‘19th hole’ for a quick drink after a game of golf, while the lounge bar is perfect for a more relaxing drink with friends and family.
The lounge and dining areas have lovely views over the course, there really is no better place to eat in comfort. Choose from an excellent range of bar snacks to full three-course meals supplied from our kitchen.
Our clubhouse is perfectly suited as a venue for any event, be it a wedding, birthday party, christening or wake. Our restaurant can seat up to 100 people and still leave room for a good-sized dance floor.
The Samuel Ryder Suite opens out on to an extensive patio area, which is the perfect place to relax during the summer.
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The restaurant opens out on to an extensive which is the perfect place to relax during the summer and chance to watch golfers finishing their round on the 18th green.
Verulam Golf Club also provides facilities for seminars, conferences and private meetings for which free WIFI is available. Mobile phones are allowed in the ‘Spike Bar’ but not in the lounge where they should be put on silent
For more information on room hire contact the office and speak to the management team calling 01727 853327 option 5 or email gm@ verulamgolf.co.uk.
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Fine Dining
The Ryder Room offers a first class service for members and visitors ensuring that our guests have as equally an enjoyable experience in the clubhouse as they do tackling our traditional course.
Our chef and his outstanding team have gained a growing reputation for the quality and range of food on the menu. Enjoy a filling breakfast and coffee before taking to the course or come back after your round and tuck into an offering from our extensive menu.
We have all the traditional golfer’s favourite menus available from our à la carte menu, together with a selection of tempting daily offers.
The Club makes good use of the dining facilities and has a special sunday lunch selection that is eagerly anticipated and well received by our guests.
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The club makes good use of the dining facilities and has a special Sunday Lunch selection that is eagerly anticipated and well received by our guests.
The clubhouse is open for a comprehensive range
during playing times.
Our catering team are versatile and like challenges, so if you have something a little out of the ordinary in mind for a special function, call us on 01727 853327 and choose an option to discuss your ideas and we will do everything we can to accommodate them.
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How to Find Us & Contact Us
Verulam Golf Club is situated on London Road (A1081), just under a mile southeast of St Albans city centre.
For satellite navigation purposes our postcode is AL1 1JG.
An online tour of the Clubhouse and surrounds is available via either the website home page as above or you can scan the following code with your smart phone.
Directions
From M25 eastbound (clockwise) junction 21A – Take the A405 towards St Albans. Continue on the A405 through two roundabouts. At the Park Street roundabout take the third exit (A414) towards Hatfield. At the London Colney roundabout take the first exit, London Road (A1081) to St Albans.
From M25 westbound (anti clockwise) junction 22 – Take the London Colney Bypass (A1081) towards St Albans. At the London Colney roundabout take the third exit, London Road (A1081) to St Albans.
Public Transport - The nearest railway station is St Albans, which is less than one mile away. Twelve trains an hour depart for central London with an estimated journey time of between 15-35 minutes.
Contact Us
Here at Verulam it is always a pleasure to meet new members, visitors and guests. If we can assist you with any queries or questions that you may have then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Verulam Golf Club, 226 London Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 1JG
Office: General Manager – Paul Keen
e-mail: gm@verulamgolf.co.uk
Tel: 01727 853327 (Option 5)
Operations Manager – Nick Clutton
e-mail: info@verulamgolf.co.uk
Tel: 01727 853327 (Option 2)
PGA Professional - Joel Saunders
Tel: 01727 861401
e-mail: joel.saunders@foremostgolf.com
Catering:
Head Chef – Abde Bouchikhi
Tel (01727) 853327 (Option 3)
Bar:
Clubhouse Manager – Grace O’Grady
Tel (01727) 853327 (Option 3)
Club Website: www.verulamgolf.co.uk
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