Foxhills is a golf club and resort located in Ottershaw, Surrey, United Kingdom.[1] It was established in 1975 and named for Charles James Fox on whose former estate it's located.[2]

History

Foxhills is credited with helping launch the career of Ryder Cup player Paul Casey through the Foxhills Foundation junior golf programme.[2] As of 2019, it was one of only two venues to twice serve as host green to the PGA Tour, the first time in 2017 and the second in 2021.[3]

2012 Olympics

During the 2012 Summer Olympics, the GB cycling team stayed at the hotel. The hotel had been chosen 15 months prior to the 2012 Olympics, and the hotel lavished £60,000 on cycling equipment, such as installing Wattbikes.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Humphreys, Richard (14 May 2019). "Foxhills opens new 'Practice Den' designed by James Edwards". Golf Course Architecture. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  2. 1 2 Talbot, Charlotte (22 September 2015). "Foxhills: How the famous estate became more than just a golf club". Surrey Live. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "PGA Cup returning to Foxhills". pga.info. PGA. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  4. ↑ 2012 Olympics

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