The next step in a £1m refurbishment of a golf club has opened this week.

Farleigh golf course reopened all 27 holes of its championship courses on April 21 following its takeover by Foxhills.

Golf architects John Jacobs Golf Associates have rebuilt bunkers, added new tees and ponds and upgraded drainage across their yellow, blue and red courses.

Owner Marc Hayton, said: “Members and visitors now have the quality, variety and value they deserve.

“Golfers can choose to grab nine holes around work, play a round or attempt an awesome 27 off the back tees weighing in at just under 10,000 yards.”

The course will also boast a £1.6m upgrade to its clubhouse, which will open in May.

Inside will be a new golf shop and luxury changing rooms featuring specially commissioned wallpaper depicting photographs of signature holes, a bespoke 7 meter bar and 80 cover restaurant, Nineteen, which overlooks the valley .

A games room will entertain golfers and guests with snooker, a selection of board games and the latest games consoles, plus Europe’s first wide screen HD golf simulator, measuring five metres across.

Mr Hayton added: “The clubhouse is going to look a knock out, however this is matched by the quality of the team.

Overseeing the food and drinks is Lindsay Lovegrove, formerly of Browns Hotel, and head chef, Luke Mills, who learnt his craft under Gary Rhodes.

Mr Mills said: “We’ve written menus to appeal to everyone; from friends meeting for afternoon tea or dinner to fantastic homemade pies and puddings for our golfers.”