Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa has officially opened its new floodlit short game practice area, marking another significant milestone in the resort's ongoing multi-million-pound investment programme.
The new facility, which opened for play on July 8, has been designed to provide an outstanding environment for golfers of all abilities to develop and improve their short game throughout the year. It features two large practice greens, multiple hitting areas and a flexible layout that can also be configured as a short course.
Designed by golf course architect Jonathan Gaunt of Gaunt Golf Design, the short game area is the latest addition to Ramside Hall's expanding golf offering. It has been created to complement the resort's two championship layouts, the Prince Bishops' Course and the Cathedral Course.
With extensive space for coaching and group tuition, the new facility will also enhance the coaching programmes delivered by PGA Professionals Kevin Jackson, Phil Redpath, Robert Scully and Robert Lister, alongside PGA Professional Trainee Hannah Morrison.
Kevin Jackson said: "A strong short game is where golfers can make the biggest gains, and this new facility gives players an outstanding opportunity to develop those skills in a realistic setting that can also be utilised in a game set-up. The versatility of the area means we can recreate a wide variety of shots and scenarios for golfers of all abilities. It will be a fantastic asset for coaching, player development and everyday practice, and I believe it will quickly become one of the standout facilities in the region."
The opening forms part of a wider investment programme across the resort's golf facilities. Over the past 18 months, both championship courses have undergone significant improvement works to bring them up to modern standards, while the Cathedral Course has benefited from extensive redevelopment, including the ongoing construction of two new holes and major drainage improvements.
Last October, Ramside Hall also unveiled The Pin, an entertainment hub featuring a 43-bay, two-tier Toptracer driving range, a six-lane bowling alley and a sports bar, broadening the resort's appeal to beginner golfers, families and visitors.
Momentum will continue later this summer when acclaimed short game specialist Dan Grieve visits Ramside Hall. He will be among the first high-profile guests to use the new facility as he hosts an exclusive short game coaching class for golfers from across the country.
John Adamson, Managing Director of Ramside Estates, the family-owned hospitality business that owns Ramside Hall, said: "I would like to thank Jonathan Gaunt and his team for their expertise and vision in bringing this project to life. They have helped create a facility that not only complements our existing golf offering but also enhances the overall experience for everyone who visits Ramside Hall.
"The new short game area, alongside the changes made to The Cathedral Course, is another important step in our ongoing investment programme and reflects our commitment to providing first-class facilities for golfers of all abilities. We are excited to see members, visitors and aspiring players make the most of it for years to come."
