Our impressive Clubhouse has a long and colourful history. A splendid example of mid - 17th century Restoration architecture, originally known as Eltham Lodge, it was built in 1664 to the design of Hugh May for John Shaw, banker to King Charles. No expense was spared in its construction, hence its inclusion in Simon Jenkin's book, 'England's Thousand Best Houses', where it is described as 'a gem of Restoration architecture'. The Clubhouse still retains its elegant staircase and much of the original ceilings, fireplaces and pictures, together with its own unique collection of golf portraits. Today's Club features a splendid 19th hole bar as well as the Mixed Lounge with stunning views overlooking the 18th green. As well as providing ideal locations for weddings and private parties, the handsomely appointed reception and dining rooms are used throughout the year by the Club for various traditional functions. Dating back to the late 18th Century and the days of 'The Knuckle Club' - a gentlemen's club within the Blackheath golfing community, dining was almost a sport in itself. Reassuringly, the 'knuckles' refers not to 'fisticuffs', but the dish of soup and beef knuckles served during meetings, for, as well as 'the very healthful Exercise of the Golf', club members' winter interests included much 'eating, drinking and merrymaking'. It followed, that when the Club was reorganised in 1843, dining arrangements were formalised into 'Wee Dinners'. And so the custom continues to this day, celebrated quarterly in our elegant main dining room and involving haggis, a Quaich of whisky, much toasting and often a song or two. The Club's Anniversary Dinner is similarly traditional and very much celebrates our Royal Scottish heritage. Club House opening hours Spring/Summer (1st April - 31st Oct) Monday to Friday - 7am - 11pm Saturday - 7am - 11pm Sunday - 7am - 9pm Autumn/Winter  (1st Nov - 31st March) Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7am - 11pm Tuesday & Thursday - 7am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday - 7am - 6pm Exceptions to the above, will be function bookings Christmas Christmas Eve - 7am - 2pm Christmas Day - Closed Boxing Day - Closed New Years Day - 7am - 2pm

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