Background
Orsett Golf Club was founded in 1899, celebrating its Centenary in 1999. The intervening 100 years has seen many changes to both the course and the club house. Orsett Golf Club Ltd. is a private members club and is limited by guarantee. The key being that the members own the club and have input into the running of it.

Organisation
The Club has a Board of Directors comprised of elected members who have been appointed by the members at the Annual General Meeting to manage the affairs of the Club and plan for the future. As a private members Club it is non profit making. This ensures that all monies derived from the running of the Club are reinvested to improve and maintain all the Club's facilities. The Board operates within a clear constitution (Articles of Association) and work closely to ensure that the interest of all members is truly reflected in the use of the course and the development of golf. Any member may at any time refer any matter to the Club Secretary/Manager for referral to the Board who meet on a regular basis.

Course
The course is a 12 month a year course with is sand and gravel base. Unless there is major project work in operation the main tees and greens are in play throughout the year. During the last 12 months the course was shut for one day due to exceptional rain but unlike many of our neighboring courses we were fully open the following day with trolleys in play. We have hosted the regional qualifying round of the Open Championship on no less than eleven occasions although the course is a fair test of golf for players of all handicaps. The benefit of Orsett is that other than tee closures for competitions etc. there is no booking of tee times. We benefit from having 3 starting holes, 1^st, 6^th, & 14^th. On competition days the starting holes are the 1^st and the 7^th.

Handicap
Unless you transfer from another affiliated Golf Club with a CONGU handicap certificate you will be required to submit 3 cards duly signed by and authorized marker (assistance will be given should you so require). From these three cards the Secretary will allocate you a handicap and you will then be able to enter Club Competitions.

Most Club Competitions are posted on both the notice boards and the website. Entry into a competition is via the Player Score Input machine in the spike bar or via the website. In both cases the entry fee is deducted from your Club swipe card. The entry fees are used to give prize vouchers for the winners of competitions and to have the trophies engraved each year and the Honours Boards update.

Membership Benefits
Apart from the playing rights within the chosen membership category the following additional benefits include:-

• Bar discount of 20% when paying via your Club swipe card.
• Payment for food in the Tee Bar and Restaurant with swipe card.
• Members guest rate £20 per round (conditions apply)
• Optional membership to the County Card Scheme - Play over 600 courses at reduced fees.
• Golf Insurance cover.

• Join the County Card Scheme. The annual fee is £15 for 2008. Play over 700 courses in 23 counties at a greatly reduced Green Fee.
  For more information on the county card scheme go to the Essex Golf Union website at http://www.essexgolfunion.org/

Etiquette
There is a clear dress code and course and clubhouse etiquette, which must be observed at all times. Please see application pack literature for full details.

Facilities
The catering department is open seven days a week from 07.30 hours Monday to Friday and from 07.00 hours weekends. The bar is open from 11.00 hours daily and we have function facilities to cater for 140 people.  This may be booked by members for private functions such as Wedding anniversaries, birthdays etc. There are full changing and shower facilities along with lockers. Locker availability is via the Secretary.

Golf Professional
Richard Herring is our Club Professional and you can purchase or order all your golfing needs through him. Lessons are available from Richard or his assistant Luke Eggleston and should be booked directly with them. Opening hours of the shop vary depending on the season, so please check with Richard or Luke for shop opening times.

Diary additional Information
Each member receives a Club Diary which contains the years golfing competitions and fixture list. If you require any further information or require introductions, playing partners, please speak to either Gary Smith, Secretary/Manager of the Club Professionals.

Communication
We aim to keep in touch with all members with news items, social events, competitions etc. via the Clubs notice boards, email and the Club Web Site. Please ensure the club has your email address by registering on the web site to ensure you will be kept fully updated of coming events.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we sincerely hope this profile and the membership application pack will be of interest and we look forward to you joining us at Orsett Golf Club.