Dear [[Forenames]] Exciting Improvements to Our Members Practice Facilities **Range Closure - Week Commencing 16th November, 2026. ** We are delighted to let you know that we have now reached an important stage in the development of our new Members Driving Range and short game facilities. Many of you will have seen the considerable amount of work already taking place, including the large volume of soil being brought onto the site. To allow our contractors full access and enable the project to move forward safely and efficiently, we now need to temporarily close the Members Driving Range. We fully appreciate that this will be inconvenient for members who regularly use the range, and we are very grateful for your patience and understanding while the work is completed. Practice facilities during the closure While the range is closed, there will still be several options available for practice: • Our 8 indoor bays will remain available and will be netted for warm-up and practice. • We are installing 2 new practice nets behind the Golf Shop. • All other practice areas will initially remain open. • The current short pitching area will need to close at a later stage to allow work to begin on the new short game area. What can members look forward to? We genuinely believe the new facilities will be worth the temporary disruption. The new Members Driving Range will feature extensive grass tees and target greens, creating a much more attractive and enjoyable practice environment. Importantly, unlike the existing range, members will also be able to see their shots land, making practice sessions far more rewarding. The new short game area is being designed to provide a wide variety of practice options, including bunker shots, pitching and other shots from around the green. Once completed, we believe these facilities will be among the very best in the area, providing an excellent practice environment for golfers of all abilities. Alternative practice at Singing Hills We are very grateful to Singing Hills Golf Club for kindly offering East Sussex members the use of their driving range while ours is closed. East Sussex National members can purchase range tokens at the Singing Hills members rate. Existing range cards If you currently have a range card, please return it to us. We will arrange for cards to be re-issued when the new range opens. Thank you for your patience We know how important the practice facilities are to many of our members, and we sincerely appreciate your patience while the development is underway. There will inevitably be some disruption along the way, but we are incredibly excited about what is being created. The finished driving range and short game area will represent a major improvement to our golf facilities and provide members with a fantastic place to practice, warm up and enjoy their golf. Thank you for bearing with us. We look forward to sharing the new facilities with you. Members Driving Range Development: Frequently Asked Questions** Why is the Members Driving Range closing? We have reached the stage of the development where the contractor requires full access to the range. Closing the range is necessary to allow the work to progress safely and efficiently towards completion. What practice facilities will be available during the closure? The 8 indoor bays will remain available and will be netted for warm-up and practice. We are also installing 2 new practice nets behind the Golf Shop. Will the other practice areas remain open? Yes. Other practice areas will remain open initially. However, the existing short pitching area will need to close at some point to allow construction of the new short game area. Putting greens will remain unaffected. What will the new Members Driving Range include? The new range will feature extensive grass tees and target greens. The layout is designed to be more visually attractive, and, unlike the current range, golfers will be able to see their shots land. What will the new short game area offer? The new short game area is being designed to allow members to practice a wide variety of shots, including bunker shots, short pitches and other shots around the green. Can members practice elsewhere while the range is closed? Yes. Singing Hills Golf Club has kindly offered East Sussex members the use of its driving range during the closure. Members can purchase range tokens at the Singing Hills members rate. What should I do with my existing range card? Please return your old range card to us. We will arrange for cards to be re-issued once the new range has opened. How long will the range be closed? The range needs to remain closed while the contractor completes the development. We will keep members updated on progress and advise when we have a confirmed reopening date. Why is the club making this investment? The aim is to provide members with an outstanding, modern practice facility. Once completed, the driving range and short game area will offer a comprehensive range of practice options for golfers of all abilities. Will there be some inconvenience during the work? Unfortunately, yes. We appreciate that the closure will inconvenience members who regularly use the range. However, the temporary disruption is necessary to complete what will be a major improvement to our golf facilities. are there any drawings or plans I can see? Yes, illustrations are on link below Thank you for your patience, we do appreciate members understanding while this exciting development is completed. The finished driving range and short game facilities will represent a significant improvement and provide members with an exceptional environment in which to practice and improve their game. Should you have any further questions , please feel free to see me. **Steve Graham - Golf Operations Manager ** RANGE PICTURES.pdf