FOS Favourite Mad Mike Whiddett can be caught melting tyres in his incredible collection of cars (and trucks) up the hillclimb
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
One Summer, King Edward VII turned his back on the traditional morning suit, and donned a linen suit and Panama hat. Thus the Glorious Goodwood trend was born.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The replica of the original Axminster carpet is so lavish that the President of Bulgaria came to visit it before its departure!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Festival of Speed is our longest-standing Motorsport event, starting in 1993 when it opened to 25,00 people. We were expecting 2000!
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
The bricks lining the Festival of Speed startline are 100 years old and a gift from the Indianapolis Speedway "Brickyard" in 2011 to mark their centenary event!
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
Goodwood Motor Circuit was officially opened in September 1948 when Freddie March, the 9th Duke and renowned amateur racer, tore around the track in a Bristol 400
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
A 20m woodland rue, from Halnaker to Lavant, was planted by our forestry teams & volunteers, featuring native species like oak, beech, & hornbeam
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
The famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
G. Stubbs (1724–1806) created some of the animal portraiture masterpieces at Goodwood House, combining anatomical exactitude with expressive details
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
Our gin uses wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, and is distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Over 200 Members participated in Club Championships week in every weather condition imaginable, with it certainly a week to remember. The courses were in fantastic condition, credit to our Head Greenkeepers, Simon Berry and Rob Dyer, and their teams for preparing so well. The feedback from the Members reflected that.
The week commenced with the Ladies taking to the courses on Saturday 31 and Sunday 1 August. Yasmin Hang was back from America and looking to win yet another Ladies Club Championship. Conditions were tough on day one and scores reflected that. Victoria Homer and Yasmin Hang were tied at the top with a score of 81. Fiona Whittington led the nett with a score of 69, with Henny Brown sitting a shot behind. Audrey Goodhew was a further shot behind looking to win the Judy Saxon Memorial trophy for a second time in three years.
Day two was more of the same with The Downs Course in excellent condition. Fresh from her Ladies Sussex County Championship victory, Yasmin showed her class, dropping only three shots and making two birdies on route to a 73 which secured her third title in a row. Fiona Whittington had a nett 75, coupled with her nett 69 to take the Nett Championship. Audrey Goodhew had an excellent nett 73, which meant she won the Judy Saxon Memorial trophy again.
Judy Manktelow continued her excellent form after winning the team championship at Bognor Golf Club with a fantastic nett 68 to win the best nett score on day two.
Full results below:
Gross |
1st - Yasmin Hang - 81 + 73 = 153 |
2nd - Victoria Homer - 81 + 87 = 168 |
Nett |
1st - Fiona Whittington - 60 + 75 = 144 |
2nd - Henny Brown - 72 + 74 = 146 |
Judy Saxon Memorial (21 handicap and over) |
Audrey Goodhew - 73 + 73 = 146 |
Day 1 Gross |
Alice Gimson - 87 |
Day 1 Nett |
Claudia Bailey - 73 |
Day 2 Gross |
Pam Homer - 85 |
Day 2 Nett |
Judy Mankelow - 58 |
Next up, it was the Seniors to take to the courses on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 August with an exciting few days ahead. The Park was set up fantastically with the greens running at 10.5 on the stimp. Wind played a factor with the scores with five players, Paul Millard, Jeremy Swan, Martin Leo, Peter Griffin and Neal Stuart, all tied on 80. Peter Griffin also led the nett with a score of 70.
The conditions on day two were slightly more favourable with the scores reflecting that. Jeremy Swan battled well and posted an excellent score of 76 to win the Seniors Club Championship for the first time. Storry Thrower shot an excellent nett 66 on day two to collect the nett prize.
Full results below:
Gross results |
1st - Jeremy Swan - 80 + 76 = 156 |
2nd - Peter Griffin - 80 + 81 = 161 on countback |
3rd - Martin Leo - 80 + 81 = 161 |
Nett results |
1st - Storry Thrower - 75 + 66 = 141 |
2nd - Steve Redfern - 78 + 68 = 146 on countback |
3rd - Steve Tafe - 73 + 73 = 146 |
Day 1 Gross |
Peter Millard - 80 |
Day 1 Nett |
Neal Stuart - 72 |
Day 2 Gross |
Mike Walsh - 83 |
Day 2 Nett |
Dave Morgan - 69 |
Two's winnings Day 1 - 8 credits per two |
Paul Mclaren, Michael Olliff, Steve Sutton |
Two's winnings Day 2 - 8 credits per two |
Darryll Mendoza, Storry Thrower, Mike Walsh |
In some of the most testing conditions seen for a Club Championship event, there was some excellent golf played over the weekend of Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 August to cap off a brilliant week of golf.
After round one, Harry Callow and Drew Sykes were in the lead with gross 70 (2 under par) which was an excellent score in testing conditions. Alexander Westerdijk was a shot back with Mike Howard and Stuart Barber a shot further adrift. Steve Redfern led the nett with a great score of 69, playing some very steady golf. Only three players managed to beat their handicap on day one.
After 27 holes Harry and Drew had dropped some shots and with Mike Howard playing some great golf at 2 under par it meant there was a tie at the top. However, an eight on the 11th hole, meant Mike’s chances diminished. Stuart Barber had a back nine charge with birdies at 9,11,14,15 and 17 to take a one shot lead from Drew who had fought back with birdies at 14, 15 and 16.
Stuart Barber bogeyed the last, however a bogey on 17 for Drew Sykes meant that Stuart Barber held on for a one shot victory claiming his first Golf At Goodwood Club Championship. Alexander Westerdijk came fourth in the gross, but with two steady rounds picked up the nett prize, shooting level handicap for two days.
Full results below:
Gross |
1st - Stuart Barber - 76 + 70 = 146 |
2nd - Drew Sykes - 70 + 77 = 147 |
3rd - Mike Howard - 76 + 74 = 150 |
4th - Harry Callow - 70 + 82 = 152 |
5th - Joe Sykes - 76 + 75 = 156 |
Nett |
1st - Alexander Westerdijk - 71 + 73 = 144 |
2nd - Zach Hauffe - 75 + 72 = 147 |
3rd - Aaron Bridges - 72 + 76 = 148 |
4th - Michael Bennell - 79 + 71 = 150 |
5th - Sam Bellamy - 74 + 77 = 151 |
Day 1 Gross - Division 1 |
Craig Holden - 77 |
Day 1 Nett - Division 1 |
Stephen Redfern - 69 |
Day 2 Gross - Division 1 |
Jamie Burchell - 79 |
Day 2 Nett - Division 1 |
Steve Lochhead - 74 |
Day 1 Gross - Division 2 |
Richard Howling - 91 |
Day 1 Nett - Division 2 |
Chris Briney - 73 |
Day 2 Gross - Division 2 |
Toby Morgan - 89 |
Day 2 Nett - Division 2 |
Thomas Belcham 74 |
Day 1 Two's - 16 Credits per two |
Stuart Barber, Michael Bennell, Jamie Burchell, Martin Green, Stephen Sedgley |
Day 2 Two's - 8 credits per two |
Tim Clayton, Zach Hauffe, Josh Henderson, Stephen Judd, Jason Kalinski, Stephen Lochhead, Adam Shipton, Joe Sykes, Lloyd Walker |