Royal Ascot Golf Club and Fairmont Windsor Park have partnered to offer guests a unique stay and play package in the Berkshire countryside.

The ‘Royal Golf Getaway experience’ gives guests the opportunity to enjoy a round of golf at the prestigious course while staying in the opulent surroundings of Fairmont Windsor Park.  

In addition to an overnight stay in one of the hotel’s luxuriously appointed bedrooms, the offer includes breakfast at the exquisite MOREISH restaurant and private transport to and from the historic course.  

Founded in 1887, Royal Ascot Golf Club was granted Royal status by Queen Victoria and is set in 150 acres of glorious, wooded Crown land off Winkfield Road and adjacent to the world-famous racecourse.

Stephen Nicholson, Royal Ascot Golf Club General Manager, said: “This exciting new offering will enable visiting golfers to combine enjoying a beautiful course with experiencing a luxurious stay in our splendid county. It is a partnership based on shared values and a dedication to delivering exquisite, memorable experiences and forms part of our broader growth strategy.”

Ryan Nicholls, General Manager of Fairmont Windsor Park commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with the renowned Royal Ascot Golf Club, offering our guests the opportunity to play an exceptional course located only a short drive from our hotel.

“Fairmont Windsor Park is the perfect retreat for the discerning golfer.

“Our world class wellness, dining and leisure facilities provide everything a player needs to relax before and after their round.

“Our hotel’s commitment to showcasing the very best of the local area to our distinguished guests is highlighted by this exciting new partnership.”

Royal Ascot Golf Club’s new course was formally opened in May 2006 having moved from its original location on Ascot Heath in the middle of the racecourse a year earlier. It now hosts the Clutch Pro Tour, Pro-Am events and member competitions through the year. The club is home to a thriving and friendly social scene for members, guests and visitors alike. 

Fairmont Windsor Park is a stunning country retreat that blends iconic heritage with modern elegance.

Located on the edge of Windsor Great Park the hotel is surrounded by 40 acres of open green space and a tranquil lake. 

The Royal Golf Getaway experience offer is subject to course availability and guests are advised to book at least two weeks in advance.  

To book please visit here: Check Availability - Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

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Press release

9th June 2023

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visit Royal Ascot Golf Club to open Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Wood

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended Royal Ascot Golf Club in Berkshire on Thursday to cut the ribbon on the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Wood.

The Duke and Duchess unveiled a plaque and planted two oak trees to mark the occasion and were later joined by club members and volunteers in the clubhouse for afternoon tea.

Created in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Memorial Woodland consists of 675 trees, one for every member of the club, and 450 further shrubs. The wood was designed and planted by members of the club and is nestled within the grounds of the 150-acre course as a living testament to Her Majesty’s remarkable reign.

The wood contains a wide variety of woodland trees and shrubs, as guided by the Woodland Trust, and will provide a sanctuary for wildlife and herbaceous plants to positively contribute to the local ecosystem.

The opening took place exactly 135 years after the course was granted Royal status by Queen Victoria whose children learnt to play golf at the course before The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, became Patron of the club in 1901.

Tim Wescombe, Chairman of Royal Ascot Golf Club, said:

“It was our pleasure to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to officially open our Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Wood.

“This newly planted wood will stand as a lasting testament to Her Majesty’s remarkable reign in a location which means a great deal to the Royal Family given their close connection with our neighbours Ascot Racecourse.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to Their Royal Highnesses for their attendance and celebrating this great occasion.”

Founded in 1887, Royal Ascot Golf Club was granted Royal status by Queen Victoria and is set in 150 acres of wooded Crown land off Winkfield Road and adjacent to the world-famous racecourse.

The club’s new course was formally opened in May 2006 having moved from its original location on Ascot Heath in the middle of the racecourse a year earlier. It now hosts the Clutch Pro Tour, Pro-Am events and member competitions through the year. The club is home to a thriving and friendly social scene for members, guests and visitors alike, reflecting its community ethos.

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The club was saddened to hear of the death of Barry Lane on Saturday 31st December 2022. Barry was a distinguished former member of the club having spent his formative years in the area during the 1970’s and he remained an honorary member of the club.

As a professional Barry represented Europe in the 1993 Ryder cup at the Belfry and won 5 European tour events between 1988 and 2004, as well as 8 events whilst on the senior tour.

One of the most popular figures in the professional game, he made nearly 700 starts on the European tour putting him 4th on the tour’s all-time appearance list.

When the club moved from the Heath in the 2004/5 season Barry played in the first match on the current course.

We extend our deepest sympathy to his family at this time

We had this lovely note from the Royal British Legion regarding our fundraising efforts over the last two years.

Thank you to all who helped donate such a lovely sum of money.

John Edwards

Club Captain

Following the notice given by our current caterer, Richard Johns of Season One catering, the club have been engaged in recruiting a new caterer and after a thorough and diligent process we are delighted to announce the appointment of Adrian Capello of Chef Roots and the CRCS Group. Adrian will start at Royal Ascot Golf Club on the 27th December. Below is an introduciton to Adrian and his thoughts on taking up the position at Royal Ascot Golf Club.

After cutting my teeth helping my Uncle run the Catering Operations at Royal Ascot Golf Club many years ago I feel like this opportunity is a return home.

Cooking runs deep in my family and I am blessed to spend my days cooking delicious food that not only fuels and nourishes the body but also feeds the soul

Chef Roots has been a long time in the making, having drawn on my experiences honing my craft working in Rosette kitchens to Corporate Banqueting to running my own business I have learnt and developed on the journey.

Since 2019 Chef Roots have catered for many different Clients ranging from Meal Prep Solutions for Athletes looking to bulk / cut whilst not compromising on flavour, to Smash Burgers for events from our Food Truck the “Patti Wagon” to fine dining in Clients homes to cooking for Royalty namely the pleasure of cooking for HRH Queen Elizabeth on three occasions.

My ethos is always the same across the board in my approach, it has to be delicious, it has to be good and it needs to make everyone happy!

With a focus on seasonality, locality, food trends and ultimately what the diner wishes to eat I keep a sharp eye on food trends, cooking techniques and flavour combinations.

It is my belief that food feeds the body as well as the soul and this is rooted in my kitchen and my food.

I am delighted to be invited to take on the tenure at Royal Ascot Golf Club and look forward to meeting and cooking for you all.

Kind regards,

Chef Adrian Cappello