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Who are we?

The ESTEC Golf Club is a private sports club for those working at ESTEC, the technical center of the European Space Agency. Access to the course is limited to Club members and their guests.

The ESTEC Golf Club exists under the umbrella of the ESTEC SSCC. It is a C-Member of the Nederlands Golf Federatie (NGF) and, through that, of the European Golf Association (EGA)

Our aim is to provide Club members and their guests with the opportunity to play golf both at ESTEC and elsewhere, in a friendly atmosphere.

What do we offer?

The Club has a 9-hole course (par 58) on the ESTEC site, which is professionally maintained and meets the NGF's "qualification" requirements. It is open for the whole year except when the weather dictates otherwise. For the latest information on the status of the course, please ring the Course Status Line (071) 5654300.

We operate a handicap management scheme which is fully integrated with that of the NGF (and the EGA).

We have a full programme of competitions at all levels, both internally and against other golf clubs. New members, including those who are completely new to golf, are very welcome.

Upon joining, members gain full access to the of the Club’s web pages which include an explanation of how the Club operates, and a membership card issued by the NGF. The Club's membership of the NGF provides a collective third-party insurance.

We are authorized by the NGF to conduct the theory (etiquette and rules) and practical examinations for the GVB and the "Rules Exam" needed for an EGA handicap. About twice a year we offer courses on the Rules of Golf, particularly for those who want to take obtain their GVB.

We have four driving nets, a chipping area and a putting green for practice. At the beginning of the season we organize communal practice sessions on the course once a week in the early evening.

Club members are expected to provide their own equipment, but for those members who are completely new to golf and do not yet have their own clubs, we have a small stock available for short-term loan

Membership

Membership is open to all ESTEC staff members and permanent contractors and their immediate families. we have a range of membership categories designed to cover a broad range of situations.

To apply for membership click here.

How are we organized?

In accordance with SSCC Rules the Club is run by a Committee, which is elected by the members at a General Meeting, normally held in December. The Chairman and Treasurer are elected directly for the coming year. Other members are elected for two years at a time. Apart from the Chairman and Treasurer, other committee responsibilities are decided by the committee.

Contacts

Club Secretary: Geoffrey Beckwith: 071-3611248

Membership Secretary: Chris Taylor: 071-5653709

Course Status Line: (071) 5654300