SKY BLUES CELEBRATE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF F.A.CUP TRIUMPH

John Sillett, George Curtis and nearly the whole squad of Coventry City players that won the FA Cup 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in 1987, gathered together for a very special night of celebrations in the Marquee at Nailcote Hall hotel.

After a relaxing afternoon of golf at Nailcote the players and their wives and partners were welcomed by 200 of their friends abnd guests, one by one to a rapturous applause, with the loudest reserved for John Sillett and George Curtis carrying the F.A. Cup together

The ‘Sky Blues’ anthem was sung twice to make sure it really got the party going!!  A game of Red or Yellow card was the first fundraising event of the night and was controlled by Nailcote’s owner and referee with the help from fanatical City fan Tony ‘Banger’ Walsh.

The winner Gary Thomson won a special 25th Anniversary football signed by the team

In between the four course meal the guests were treated to video clips of all the rounds leading up to the trip to Wembley with player memories aided by interviewers, Billy Bell and Stuart Linnell

Prior to the final itself Opera Singer Richard Lloyd Owen sang ‘Nessum Dorma’ followed by ‘The Impossible Dream’.  For so many ‘Sky Blues’ fans it was a very moving moment as they were not expected to beat Spurs a quarter of a century ago – But they did – and made a whole City of Coventry very proud indeed.

After the final was shown Vice Chairman, John Clarke stepped forward – it was just the right moment and confirmed the Life Presidency of the football club to George Curtis with his wife Inga looking on with pride.  It was a very special moment for everyone present

The evening concluded with an auction by Willie Thorne and everyone opening their raffle boxes which all were filled with Sky Blue and White chocolate footballs and a few star winners amongst them.

The guests all enjoyed dancing the night away to the fabulous sounds of Rang-a-Tang.

The City of Coventry and all Sky Blues fans will never forget 1987 or anyone who made it happen.

TITANIC TRIBUTE DINNER

A poignant and elegant tribute dinner was held in the Marquee at Nailcote Hall on Saturday 14th April to mark the 100th Anniversary of the loss of  RMS ‘TITANIC’

The marquee was dressed in style with Red, White and Blue bunting while Candelabra and special commemorative menus dressed the tables

The four course menu was created from a section of the dishes which were served during the one and only voyage of the legendary ship.  A string trio played throughout dinner with many of the sounds familiar to film goers
A one minutes silence was held before, Opera Singer Amelia Brown started the evening singing ‘Grace’ and afterwards, treated the guests to a beautiful Italian version of “My heart will go on” from the Titanic movie and was greeted with a rapturous applause – It was beautiful!!

Sue Cressman who organised the tribute Dinner was delighted with the evening and pleased that funds were raised for The RNLI – Lifeboats

The event continued after the ringing of the ships bell and announcement of “ICEBERG STRAIGHT AHEAD” at precisely 11.40pm which is when the fateful ship hit 100 years earlier

Dancing carried on till the small hours with the fabulous Motown show from Roy g Hemmings and his Supremes

PREPARING FOR THE STARS!!

Lots of changes are taking place on The Cromwell Course at Nailcote Hall Hotel in preparation for The Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship from 7th – 10th August this year.

Not one to rest on his laurels at being recognised as the No.1 Par 3 course in the UK, Nailcote’s owner Rick Cressman is setting his sights on The Cromwell Course being listed as one of the finest short courses in the World.

Since the highly successful event last year, when over 5,000 people visited, Rick has embarked on a reconstruction programme involving 7 of the 9 holes and culminating in a new lake in front of the 2nd and 3rd holes. See our about the course section for more pictures.

As Rick commented “I think the 3rd will probably be seen as the most beautiful and scenic hole on the course, when the Pro’s and Celebrities see it in August.  It is more daunting having removed two of the bunkers and replaced them with water running right up to the edge of the green – Quite a challenge too!!”

Players can enjoy the course at any time for only £12.50 for 18 holes and Juniors under 13, just £6.50.  For a true test of your short game on a Championship course it’s a real treat with a lot of surprises in store for this Spring and Summer.  There is a diary of Open Competitions that golfers can enter with something for all ages.

Ian Woosnam OBE Confirmed for Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship 2012

A stalwart of Tony Jacklin's highly successful European Ryder Cup teams of the 1980s, 1991 Masters Champion Ian Woosnam OBE will be joining his former skipper at Nailcote Hall as they compete for the coveted 2012 Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship trophy on 7th-10th August. 

With more than 48 professional titles to his name worldwide and a famous Masters Tournament Green Jacket in his wardrobe, Ian Woosnam is quite simply one of the most successful European golfers of the last 50 years and all the team behind the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship 2012 are delighted that he will be teeing off at Nailcote Hall on the 7th-10th August.

Woosnam will always be remembered for his victory at the 1991 Masters Tournament. Going on to the 72nd hole tied with José María Olazábal and Tom Watson on -11 par, Woosnam managed a solid par at the last while the other two players bogeyed to ensure the Welshman was the one wearing the Green Jacket at the close of play. The victory came at a time when Woosnam really was the best player in the world, having surged to the top of the world rankings earlier that season, a position he enjoyed for a total of 50 weeks.

Managing Director of event organiser Champions (UK) Plc, Matthew Hayes, is delighted at the announcement,
“Ian Woosnam playing at this year’s event reflects the ongoing ambition of the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship to be one of the biggest events on the golfing calendar. We are looking forward to four days of action packed and entertaining golf”.

Owner of the fabulous Nailcote Hall, Rick Cressman, is looking forward to seeing the Welsh Master in action,
“The Championship continues to attract stellar names from the golfing fraternity and I am excited at the prospect of seeing a Masters Champion take on the Cromwell Course. It will be great to see our superb host Tony Jacklin CBE link up with one of his former players from the legendary Ryder Cup teams of the 1980’s”.



When Woosnam led Europe to victory as skipper at the 2006 Ryder Cup, it was a fantastic tribute to one of Europe's most successful matchplay players ever. As the only player to win the prestigious World Matchplay Championship in three different decades, Woosnam became a stalwart of Tony Jacklin's highly successful Ryder Cup teams in the 1980s. Throughout his matchplay career, Woosnam's legendary fiery competitiveness made him a formidable opponent, forming excellent partnerships with Sam Torrance in 1983 and Paul Way in 1985. In 1987, an inspired pairing of Woosnam and Faldo proved instrumental as Europe strode to their first victory on US soil at Muirfield Village, Ohio.

Since turning professional in 1976, Woosnam has been successful in every decade of his near 40 year career and is still at the top of his game today. In his first season on the Senior Tour, Woosnam made history by becoming the only player to win both the European Tour Order of Merit and the European Senior Tour Order of Merit in his career. Combining a thriving course design business with his playing commitments, Woosnam finished the 2011 season in fifth place on the Senior Tour Order of Merit, suggesting he will be one of the toughest competitors at Nailcote Hall in August.

Summer Parties in The Marquee at The Hall

We have some fantastic parties to look forward to over this Summer.

First up is 'The Queen's Jubilee Party at The Hall with Queen B' on Saturday 9th June. Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a sensational party night from Freddie Mercury & Queen with the fantastic Queen B. A special Royal menu to suit the occasion plus after show Disco till late. More info...

Next comes the number one sporting event in every socailite's diary, 'Royal Ascot Ladies Day' on Thursday 21st June. With our 'Royal Ascot 'Ladies Day' in The Marquee' event you can enjoy a Champagne reception on the Terrace, buffet lunch & live Big screen TV coverage of The Races, followed by afternoon tea! After the races enjoy a Disco & party with DJ Franco. More info...

And finally on Saturday 23rd June why not join us for the 'Black Tie Motown Midsummer Ball with Brothers of Soul'. Celebrate the greatest hits, the moves, the smooth vocals and the toe-tapping tunes of the Temptations and other Motown legends with the unforgettable Brothers of Soul. Plus after show Disco. More info...

Open Par 3 Championship returns

We are very excited to be hosting the Open Par 3 Championship again in 2012 with your chance to win a place to play with the pros in the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship. We have made some huge improvements to the course over the winter, including a new lake, making the course both more beautiful and more challenging than ever. We've also had some great feedback on the course recently including being recognised as number one in a review of the country's top par 3 courses by 'Today's Golfer' magazine.

The Ladies & Mens Open Par 3 Championship will be played on Sunday 10th June with the Juniors to follow on Sunday 24th June. More details can be found at http://www.openpar3championship.co.uk

National Golf Show - Free round of golf!

Visitors to the Nailcote Hall / Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship stand at the National Golf Show on April 20th-22nd at the NEC , Birmingham will receive a complimentary entry to watch the British Par 3 Championship 2012. This is a great opportunity to see some of the top pros and celebrities taking on the UK's top Par 3 course.

Visitors to the stand will also have the chance to pick up a voucher for a free round of golf and test their own skills on our championship par 3 course. (Only one voucher allowed per group of players).