What we offer

High Elms is a public golf course and is open to anyone. If you just want to play the course, you can book a tee time by ringing the pro shop on 01689 858175. However, if you'd like to widen your circle of playing partners or challenge your game by taking part in competitions then you should consider becoming a member of High Elms Golf Club.

We are a friendly club that organises a number of events throughout the year. As a member you would be able to take part in these events and competitions. The club is open to men and women, young and old. We have a particularly strong men's senior section that meet every Wednesday. Click on the buttons below to view membership details or our calendar of events.

Entry for men to the standard competitions, such as the monthly medal, is £2 or you can pay a one off fee of £25 to cover the entry fee for all the competitions in the year. The ladies pay £1.50p per competition.

Entry to the major competitions, such as the High Elms Open, are decided on a per event basis and are higher, but usually include the cost of the prizes and lunch on the day.

High Elms Golf Club is affiliated to the English Golf Union and the English Women's Golf Association which are the organizing bodies for men's and women's golf in England. As a member of the EGU or EWGA you will be eligble to obtain a CONGU handicap, if you don't have one already. If you don't have a handicap, then as a member, you just need to submit 3 cards to the handicap secretary and they will sort out a handicap for you. A CONGU handicap is universally recognised as the only official handicap for any player from the British Isles. Amongst other benefits, a CONGU handicap allows entry to the various open competitions at different clubs around the country.

The club also organizes matches against other clubs. We take part in national events organised by the NAPGC (National Association of Public Golf Courses) as well as friendlies against local clubs. The club also takes part in the Penfold league which is played on a home and away basis. The men play against teams from Lullingstone, Deangate Ridge and Beckenham amongst others. The ladies play against Cobtree Manor, Upchurch River Valley and Braeside amongst others.

In addition, a number of "swindles" operate at weekends. These are informal competitions organised by the members starting at different times. They also have different entry fees that go into the pot, ranging from £5 to £10. This money is then paid out to the winners on the day. The earliest swindle starts pretty much at sunrise and the latest starts at 9am on a Sunday. The various swindles have different rules and regulations regarding handicaps and how the competitions are organised and prizes are paid out. However, the one rule they all have is that you need to be a member of the club to play in the "swindle".

If you would like to join the club then the very helpful staff in the pro shop will be more than happy to deal with your application and answer any questions that you may have. If you've still got a question you need answering then you can ask them using the "Contact Site Administrator" option on the menu and we will get back to you as soon as possible.