Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
Testament to the 19th-century fascination with ancient Egypt and decorative opulence. The room is richly detailed with gilded cartouches, sphinxes, birds and crocodiles.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Our replica of the famous motor show showcases the "cars of the future" in true Revival style
Easy boy! The charismatic Farnham Flyer loved to celebrate every win with a pint of beer. His Boxer dog, Grogger, did too and had a tendancy to steal sips straight from the glass.
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
Future Lab is Goodwood's innovation pavilion, inspiring industry enthusiasts and future scientists with dynamic tech
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.
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
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.
The first public race meeting took place in 1802 and, through the nineteenth century, ‘Glorious Goodwood,’ as the press named it, became a highlight of the summer season
King Edward VII (who came almost every year) famously dubbed Glorious Goodwood “a garden party with racing tacked on”.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
David Edney, head Butler dons a morning suit "and a smile" every day and has been woking at Goodwood for over 25 years!
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
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.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
According to Head Butler at Goodwood House David Edney "Class, sophistication and discretion".
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.
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 famous fighter ace, who flew his last sortie from Goodwood Aerodrome, formerly RAF Westhampnett has a statue in his honor within the airfield.
Inspired by the legendary racer, Masten Gregory, who famously leapt from the cockpit of his car before impact when approaching Woodcote Corner in 1959.
The oldest existing rules for the game were drawn up for a match between the 2nd Duke and a neighbour
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
"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.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
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!
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
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.
1. Keep your hands warm!
This is the single most important tip for cold weather golf. Your hands are your only link to the club, and you need feel to play good golf. If your hands are frozen, you lose all your feel and your game will suffer, especially around the greens. Get yourself a nice pair of mittens from our Professional shop and/or some hand warmers for your pockets. Wear the mitts whenever you aren’t hitting a shot, and take them off prior to hitting
2. Add Loft to your driver
Winter golf is when you can really take advantage of modern driver adjustability. If you have brought a driver with in the last 3-4 years chances are you will be able to add loft to your driver which means more carry and more distance on softer fairways.
3. Take Advantage of winter rules
Preferred lies allows you to move your ball once you have marked it up to six inches no nearer the hole on any closely mown area. Remember you are also allowed to clean your ball before placing it back down.
Casual water entitles you take free relief if water is visible under your feet or the ball when you make your normal stance. If it is, then you are allowed to drop the ball within one club length of your nearest point of relief.
4. Play two balls
In cold conditions use two balls to help gain distance. Use each ball on alternate holes, keeping the other one in your pocket to keep them as warm as possible.
5. Get your game in shape for spring
Winter is the perfect time to work on your game, it allows you time to practice and work on your game without worrying about your score. During the summer there are lots of competitions or matches to play making it difficult to make any big changes to your game. During the winter this isn’t the case so you can use this time to figure out what areas of your game you need to improve then get down the range and start working on them. If you’re not sure how to improve these areas come and visit the Golf Academy where we will be able to help you. We are offering a number of packages over the winter, including an ‘Unlimited Lessons’ package in January and February.
6. Keep it simple!
The short game can be particularly tricky when wet fairways and softer and slower greens can cause fat and short chip shots. Favour more chip and run shots with straighter faced clubs like a 9 iron. The added bounce on the club will help avoid heavy contacts and allow the ball to release better on the green.
7. Adjust your distances
On average we lose one yard for every degree below 25 degrees. So make sure you choose 1-2 clubs more during the winter months.
8. Dress in Layers
Your finest Ski outfit may keep you warm but it doesn’t give you the mobility you need in order to be able to swing the club. A modern base layer, with a polo shirt and wind jacket will provide you with enough warmth but still allow you swing the club.
9. Play a softer ball
Golf balls come in varying degrees of compression meaning some balls can feel a lot softer than others. A hard distance ball can feel like it is made out of steal on a cold day, so opt for a softer option. It is also a good idea to use two balls, keep one in your pocket when you are using the other then alternate.
10. Play the conditions
When the fairways are wet, opt for a hybrid or fairway wood over a long iron. The wider sole will help reduce the chances of a heavy contact. If you find yourself playing from wet rough the most important thing is to not be over ambitious, if the ball is sitting down opt for more loft like a wedge or 9 iron, if its sitting ok a 7 iron is normally best, only if its sitting right up can you be more aggressive with a longer club.
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Craig Gardner