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The latest course conditions, tournament results, greenkeeping insights, and club news from top the South Downs.
Play Golf 7 Days a Week This Winter at Lewes Golf Club
Exceptional Downland Drainage, Unrivalled Views, and a Special Membership Upgrade Offer.
Don't let wet winter weather interrupt your golf game. While many clay-based courses across Sussex face closures or temporary mats throughout the wetter months, Lewes Golf Club’s historic downland location on the South Downs offers exceptional natural drainage.
Built on a solid chalk foundation high above Lewes, our fairways, tees, and main greens remain firm and playable almost 365 days a year.
Winter Membership Details (2026/27)
We are delighted to offer a limited number of Winter Memberships for just £550, valid from 1st November 2026 through to 31st March 2027.
Membership Privileges Include:
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Unrestricted Play: Enjoy golf 7 days a week (after 11:00 am on Saturdays).
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Convenient Booking: Book tee times in advance using our intuitive online booking portal.
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Bring Guests: Introduce friends to the club at discounted 'Member Guest' green fee rates.
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Club Facilities: Full access to practice areas, driving range, and member bar discounts.
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Competition Play: Opportunity to enter non-Board club competitions.
100% Fee Offset Offer
Thinking long-term? If you choose to upgrade to a Full Annual Membership on 1st April 2027, we will offset your entire £550 Winter Membership fee directly against your new annual subscription!
How to Apply
Due to course capacity, winter memberships are strictly limited. To reserve your place for the 2026/27 winter season, please follow these simple steps:
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📥 Download the Winter Membership Application Form (PDF)
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✍️ Fill in your details and return the form to our Club Secretary via email or in person.
Need assistance or have questions?
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📞 Phone: 01273 483474
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✉️ Email: secretary@lewesgolfclub.co.uk
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📍 Address: Lewes Golf Club, Chapel Hill, Lewes, BN7 2BB
Course Update:
Essential Autumn Maintenance & Drought Recovery Underway
Following a dry summer on the South Downs, Head Greenkeeper Tim Brewster and the greenkeeping team have been hard at work implementing a comprehensive autumn maintenance program to restore and strengthen the turf across the course.
The autumn work program focuses on improving soil aeration, encouraging healthy root growth, and introducing drought-tolerant grass varieties across our greens, tees, and fairways.
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Greens Maintenance: This week, the team completed tinning, overseeding, brushing, and top-dressing on all greens to encourage firm, resilient playing surfaces heading into the autumn months.
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Tees & Fairway Overseeding: Both teeing areas and fairways are undergoing targeted seeding. The team is utilising a specialist blend of drought-tolerant Fescue and hard-wearing Rye grass, selected specifically to assist course recovery following dry periods and ensure long-term durability.
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Wildlife & Ground Repair: Ongoing work continues across affected areas to repair natural badger activity and maintain smooth playing conditions.
We appreciate the patience and support of all members and visitors while these essential works are completed. These proactive turf management practices ensure Lewes Golf Club continues to offer high-quality playing conditions high on the Downs throughout the year.
Lewes Golf Club Hosts Spectacular Senior Team Open 2026
Lewes Golf Club played host to the annual Senior Team Open, welcoming 88 players from across the region to compete high above the town on the South Downs. Blessed with bright, clear blue skies and crisp autumn conditions, the 18-hole Stableford competition provided a memorable day of competitive and social golf.
The field of teams, comprised of players aged 55 and over, put on an exceptional display of golf. With the best two scores counting per hole at 85% handicap allowance, scoring at the top of the leaderboard was remarkably tight.
Championship Results & Leaderboard
Taking top honors after a thrilling day on the course was the quad of Steve Harris (Dyke Golf Club), alongside Victor Pomphrett, Thomas Rothery, and Larry Spurgeon (Colchester Golf Club). The team put together a brilliant performance to claim victory with an outstanding winning score of 88 points.
The rest of the leaderboard saw an incredibly close finish, with just single points separating the top four places
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🥇 1st Place (88 pts)
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🥈 2nd Place: 87 pts
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🥉 3rd Place: 86 pts
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🏅 4th Place: 85 pts
A Full Day on the Downs
Entrants enjoyed a full day of hospitality as part of their entry fee, starting with warm morning coffee and bacon rolls before teeing off, followed by a delicious one-course meal in the clubhouse and the post-round presentation.
Lewes Golf Club extends a huge thank you to all the visitors, members, and greenkeeping and clubhouse staff who contributed to making the Senior Team Open 2026 such a resounding
Annual Captain’s Charity Day Raises £4,300 for Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association
Last weekend, Lewes Golf Club played host to Club Captain James Stewart’s annual Captain’s Charity Day, bringing together 88 golfers for an unforgettable day of team golf high up on the South Downs.
Blessed with clear blue skies and fantastic conditions, players enjoyed a highly competitive yet warm and social atmosphere throughout the event.
On the course, competition was fierce, but congratulations go to Lee Johnson, Max Johnson, Josh Beal, and Johnny Wood, who took top honors with the best score of the day.
Off the tee, players were treated to fantastic hospitality at the halfway house. Mary “Berry” kept everyone fuelled with her famous homemade sausage rolls, complemented by Clare’s delicious cakes and cold refreshments.
Supporting a Worthy Cause
While the golf was top quality, the main focus of the day was supporting the Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association (CCAA)—Club Captain James Stewart’s chosen charity for the year. Thanks to the generosity of members, guests, and local supporters, the day raised an outstanding £4,300 for the organisation.
Reflecting on the success of the day, Club Captain James Stewart commented:
“I am absolutely thrilled by the support shown to me and, more importantly, my chosen charity. The total amount raised is fantastic, and I really can’t thank the members, our sponsors, and everyone who donated prizes enough for their incredible generosity.”
Special Thanks
Lewes Golf Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the event sponsors, individuals, and local businesses who donated raffle and auction prizes, as well as the volunteers who gave up their time to ensure the event ran smoothly.
Find out more about CCAA's incredible work at www.ccaa.org.uk
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Lewes Golf Club Championships 2026
The club championships took place over the weekend of 20th and 21st June, bringing some fantastic competitive golf to the Downs under ideal summer conditions.
It was a superb weekend of tournament play across all divisions, and we are delighted to announce our newly crowned champions for the 2026 season.
A huge congratulations go to our individual trophy winners:
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Club Champion: Toby Morrall
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Ladies Club Champion: Mandy Quick
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Seniors Champion: Ian Pitts
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Ladies Handicap Champion: Claudine Lower
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Broadway Cup & Jubilee Salver Winner: Bjorn Baillie
Our thanks go to Club Pro Brad Harris and his team, as well as Tim Brewster and the greenkeeping crew, for their exceptional work in preparing the course. Thanks must also go to Mark King and his clubhouse staff for ensuring the facilities were in immaculate condition throughout our flagship weekend.
Club Captain James Stewart was on hand to present the silverware on the green following the conclusion of play. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported the competitors to make the weekend such a success.
Photo reference: Left to right: Ian Pitts, Mandy Quick, Toby Morrall, Claudine Lower, and Club Captain James Stewart (Note: Bjorn Baillie is missing from the presentation photograph as he was unable to stay for the final lineup).
New for 2026: Women’s Golf Academy Memberships Now Open!
There is something incredibly special about late afternoons on the Downs. Great company, fresh air, and breathtaking views—this is exactly what golf at Lewes is all about, and it is precisely what inspired our brand-new Women’s Golf Academy.
If you've been looking for a new hobby that gets you outdoors, keeps you active, and connects you with a fantastic community, this is your sign to start. Our unique, zero-pressure 2-year pathway is built entirely around you:
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🌱 Year 1: Get Started (£365) – Includes 11 group & individual coaching sessions, unlimited twilight golf (from 3pm), driving range tokens, and monthly social roll-ups.
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⛳ Year 2: Get Playing (£500) – Focuses on advanced techniques, full off-peak course access, friendly team matches, and building fairway confidence.
No experience or clubs required! Plus, enjoy a 15% clubhouse bar discount for those post-round catch-ups from day one. 🥂
Places for the 2026 intake are strictly limited to ensure small group sizes.
👉 Discover Your Pathway & Call the Pro Shop Today! 01273 483474
