Farrington Golf and Country Club has changed its name to Farrington Park this week to reflect the varied activities offered by the premier country club in North Somerset.
Owner, Paul Harwood, who has invested an additional £2 million since paying £1.5 million for the golf club thirteen years ago, said: "The change of name reflects how the business has evolved over the years.
"The principle activity will always remain the 27-hole golf complex that has matured almost beyond recognition, but we are now a much more diverse business and I want to reflect that in the name.
"Golf is paramount and the many tributes paid by members and our visitors alike are testimony to the development of both the Duchy and Manor Courses over the years."
In a letter to members, he said: 'The name change does not affect your membership or the fabulous club we have all created together. It will simply make it easier to market all the services we are now able to offer.
'We are lucky to have a strong membership of the golf and health and fitness clubs and we hope that simply a change of name will not detract from your feeling as being a valued member.
'My investment has not only improved the Farrington experience for everyone, but also provided a firm foundation for the future.'
The infrastructure has developed over the years. Now a modernised, extended clubhouse features a state-of-the-art health and fitness club and highly-rated new Oaks Restaurant that is open to the public.
Two major function suites host weddings, conferences, parties and gatherings of all sizes. A number of elite smaller businesses are also on site and the name Farrington Park embraces the changes and improvements.
Results: Farrington Seniors
Wednesday, 20th March, Bowmaker – Skills prizes, nearest the pin: 5th Brian Brown, 8th Simon Wellington, 14th Keith Shepherd, 15th Colin Robinson.
Competition Results:
1st, 122 points, Terry Thatcher, Alan Honeybunn, Geoff Skyrme, 2nd, 118 points, Brian Brown, Nigel Savage, Mo Deury, 3rd Leo Seddon, Ray Guthrie, Mike Swinton.
Nearest the pin competition: Wednesday, 27th March
The ever-present, cold, easterly wind greeted the seniors field in this individual stableford competition and the cold conditions were reflected in the subdued scoring, with the exception of one player who scored a magnificent 40 points.
Results: 5th Terry Beacham, 8th no winner, 14th Brian Brown, 15th Simon Wellington.
Competition results – Division One: 1st Simon Wellington 35 points (countback), 2nd Steve Symonds 35 points, 3rd Alan Honeybun 32 points (countback), 4th Bob Baker 32 points.
Division Two: 1st Ray Guthrie 35 points, 2nd Bill Sims 33 points, 3rd Ray Cornish 29 points, 4th Richard Clarke 28 points (countback).
Division Three: 1st Howard Morris 40 points, 2nd John Holland 34 points, 3rd Mike Henton 32 points (countback), 4th John Eke 32 points.