The Clubhouse is a listed building, that is to say it has been selected by the Department for the Environment as "one of those buildings of special interest, which warrant every effort being made to preserve them." This officially reinforces the deep conviction of every member and of countless visitors: "This place is unique.Whatever you do don't change it."
But of course some change is necessary, if only to meet the growing popularity of golf and the more sophisticated lifestyle of golfers. We are not sure how old the building is - late 18th Century perhaps. In its long life it has grown and evolved considerably. But we like to think it has not lost its simple style, its singularity, its atmosphere. It may no longer be quite the rustic farmhouse which won Henry Cotton's affection, but it remains, as a visitor recently said, "a sort of country inn with golf course attached".
Extensions to the lounge and bar areas have been made over the years and a major development took place in 2001 to completely modernise and improve the changing, shower and toilet accommodation. New lockers were also installed in the changing room.
This extension also increased the overall size of the lounge and sliding doors were installed, which allows a section of the lounge area to be segregated for meetings or for use as a small dining area.