Bride of the year 2012

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception in 2012 don't forget that our Nailcote Hall Bride of the Year could be you. Situated in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside but within easy reach of Solihull and Birmingham, Nailcote Hall is a wonderfull place to celebrate your wedding. All couples booking a wedding reception before the end of January 2012 will be entered into the draw to be held at our special event in February. One lucky couple will be drawn at random and will win a free wedding reception worth around £5000. What a fantastic way to start your married life.

Your chance to play golf with the stars at Nailcote Hall

The Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall attracts golfing greats like Tony Jacklin and the cigar chomping US Senior Larry Laoretti, along with Sir Alex Ferguson, Strictly's Len Goodman and our own Jasper Carrott. This year any keen amateur golfer, young and old, has a chance to take part.

We are planning something new for the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. For the first time we are introducing a series of Open Par 3 Championship events, teeing off with a Juniors Open (8-12 years) on Sunday May 22 and culminating with a Men's Open on July 3. The winner of each event will win a place to play with a top professional in the British Par 3 Championship itself on August 10-11.

For all the details and to download an entry form go to www.openpar3championship.co.uk or call 02476 466174

Course Changes for the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall

Never one to sit still the owner of Nailcote Hall Hotel Rick Cressman is currently undertaking a number of alterations to the Cromwell Course near Solihull, Warwickshire in preparation for this year’s British Par 3 Championship.

As Rick said, ‘After last year’s event we decided to plan the course layout to finish on the longest hole which in normal playing use is number 7. At this year’s championship it will be played as number 9, swapping places with the traditional 9th hole. This will give spectators a much better opportunity to enjoy the excitement and the great view provided by the Grandstand which views the house.’

It has also meant that Rick has wanted to make the finishing hole even more spectacular for competitors, spectators and the Sky Sports camera which will be covering the event from 9th – 12th August.

A new water feature stretching all but 16 yards short of the centre of the green means 130 yards of the 146 yards long hole is threatened by the new pond and has narrowed the safe fairway area by a third!

At the same time it has wrapped water around the left hand portion of the 8th green and any hooked tee shot will certainly run the risk of finding the new stretch of water too.

It all looks really attractive according to Rick but he adds that the change will add even more bite to a course that is already the most challenging and tough short course in the UK.

Spectators will also find some improved viewing areas so that the superb short game skills of the top pro’s and the star celebrities can really be appreciated and enjoyed.

It will be a great challenge and lots of fun for all of the family to enjoy in August when Tony Jacklin will be leaving the star players along with the past US Senior Open Champion Larry Laoretti. For more information about the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship visit, www.britishpar3.com or call Champions (UK) Plc on 08453 313031.

You can always pay and play the Cromwell Course at Nailcote Hall for just £10 adults and £5 juniors. Call Nailcote Hall on 02476 466174 to check availability of tee times.

Mark Mouland Ready for Senior Action - Starts with a Major

Mark Mouland one of the European Tour's elite band of players with more than 500 appearances is just weeks from starting life on the European Seniors Tour.

But Having finished in 8th place at the Champions Tour qualifying school last November his debut as a Senior will actually take place at Valhalla following his invitation to play in the US PGA sSeniors Championship.

Mark who is based at Nailcote Hall near Solihull in Warwickshire and lives nearby in Kenilworth with his wife Marianne, just can't wait to start competing again and is thrilled at the prospect of playing against all the Champions Tour stars like Tom Watson, Mark O'Meara, Dave Stockton and all. As Mark says 'it really is a dream start after 5 years of local regional pro-ams and some Asian tour events. I can't wait to be competing and meeting up with a lot of old friends again.

After the trip to Valhalla Mark will be making his European Seniors Tour debut at the ISPS Handa Championship at the delightful Stapleford Park from May 3rd - 5th, and is really looking forward to renewing some well established rivalries with his ex-European Tour pals. 'It really will be terrific to test myself all over again against the likes of Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Carl Mason and David J Russell. Several of the players have stayed in touch and have come and played in the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship which I have helpes develop with the owner of Nailcote Hall.

Hopefully with all the practice I get there my short game should be sharp and ready to help me get back in the winners circle. I just can't wait - 3 weeks and counting!!