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The Heffle Golf Society  was formed in
late 1993 by a group of people associated
with the Totesport Betting Office in
Heathfield , East Sussex .

The Shop Manager,  Jeff Brain became
the first Secretary of the Society and a
former Captain of Hawkhurst Golf Club ,
George Mitchell was appointed Captain of
the Society.

It was felt at the time that Wednesdays
would be the ideal time to get people
together and that situation remains
unaltered today although we have played
on other days.

The two local courses at Horam Park and
Wellshurst became the first two venues of
the Society in November and December
respectively.  Since then we have played
over 240 matches on English soil plus
over 40 in Continental Europe.

The development of the Society in it's
early years involved visiting local courses
in the East Sussex and Kent areas and
the roots of its members remain firm in
this area of a spectacular part of the
Country.

The name 'Heffle' was selected to reflect
our links to the Heathfield area , Heffle
being the medieval name for the town.

These roots , however, have spread
considerably and now, in our 16th year,
have encompassed visits to many English
Counties and ,as stated,  several parts of
Europe.

Many of our original players are still in
contact with the Society .  We have all
made friends within it and it is this
camaraderie that makes the Society the
success it is.

We have entertained over 250 different
people at over 100 different courses
during the course of our 200 plus events
in the past 15 years and it is hoped to
continue with this policy in the future.

We are a well known and respected  
Society, welcomed at every course we
attend and although the standard of golf ,  
like any other game ,  can be
unpredictable , the standard of etiquette is
upheld.

The aim of the Heffle Golf Society is to provide competitive golf in a friendly
atmosphere with realistic handicapping and all year round venues.

We are now entering our 16th year as a
recognised Golf Society and all of the above
criteria have been met.  The support and
enthusiasm shown by our members during
this period has been continuous and
creditable and made this possible

We operate over 12/15  events per year and
are widely welcomed wherever we attend.

We try to keep the golf as economical as we
can by trying to play the more expensive
courses in the winter where we are able to
obtain preferential green fees.  

At present the Society operates with a
Secretary, a Playing Captain, a Social Captain
and a Vice Captain.  All rules concerning the
Society  along with Handicapping are made
by this body of people.

We are, and will continue to be , a social
Society and for this reason no  bookings will
be accepted for 'Golf Only'.  The price will
always include   a meal.  If you are unable to
stay for the meal no refund will be offered.  

There is no break for bad weather.  If you
indicate that you are playing at an event and
you do not attend you will be expected to
pay.  Most  Golf Courses ask for final
numbers 72 hours in advance of the first tee  
time and once those numbers are given we
are committed to payment.  Obviously, if the
Course closes for poor weather no payment
will be made but this is very rare these days.

Since its adoption this Society has had to pay
out over £1500 to courses where poor
communication has caused us to reduce the
numbers at a late stage.
Please bear this in mind when inviting guests
to the Society.  Guests have been the main
culprits with non attendance.
 You will be
responsible for payment
should your guest not attend.
www.hefflegolf.com
extends a warm welcome and invitation to everyone visiting this
site.

If you are visiting this site as a result of a search engine, i.e Google,  Yahoo etc or via an advertisement in
a local publication you will find that all areas of the site are open to you and allow you  to see what the
Society can do for you.

Principally, we are a group of like minded people who play golf together  between 12 and 15 times a year
on a wide range of courses.  A glance at the 'honours board' below will give some indication of the
courses played and the numbers attending.

You will be supplied with a Society handicap after 3 matches as a guest and your participation in future
matches will be confirmed.   The standard of your golf is more important to you than us but we do ask you
to acquaint yourself with the etiquette associated with the game.

The cost of joining the Society will be in 'Debenture'  form.  You will pay £50 to start and this will be
refunded on request if you leave the Society.   So, membership will  cost you nothing.   Half of this money
is used to purchase Premium Bonds with any winnings over £1000 divided between members.

A trophy will be provided by the Society and prizes are awarded for every event.  There are financial
rewards if you wish to  place a bet on yourself or a colleague to win.  All proceeds from betting go into the
Society.   Winners of each event are expected to sponsor the next one.  This will probably cost you
between about £15 and £20.   

We also arrange a holiday abroad each year at a reasonable price,  several members take wives or
partners.  Our next holiday will be in April 2010 with 4 round of golf.  A glance at the 'Holiday' page will
give you more details.
JOIN US NOW
We are always open for new members and you are invited to join us at any of
our future events, initially as a Guest if you wish.
Ring Jeff Brain on 07777 682038 or e-mail
admin@hefflegolf.com
Now based at Sovereign Harbour (Click on
link)
JOIN US NOW
Our debenture scheme will
cost you £50 but you can have
it back if you decide you want
to leave.  
Give Jeff a ring on 07777
682038 or e-mail
admin@hefflegolf.com
Desert Springs Golf Club in Almeria,
Spain.  Society venue 2007
Novo Sancti Petri Golf Club in   
Chiclana, Spain .  Society venue   2009
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