A renowned Ascot golf club is set to go through a major £500,000 transformation to upgrade its facilities and amenities.

The refurb of the award-winning course at Royal Ascot Gold Club will include upgraded bunkers, enhanced drainage and irrigation provisions and new tree lines will be created.

This comes as a long-term strategy is approved to build on its reputation as one of the best courses in the area.

Royal Ascot Golf Club was founded in 1887 and was granted a Royal status by Queen Victoria providing the best golf amenities across Berkshire.

It provides year-round challenges for local and visiting golfers of all standards.

The General manager at the club, Stephen Nicholson said course improvements will strengthen the value for members.

He said: “Providing outstanding facilities for club members, guests and those using off-course provisions is our number one priority,” said Stephen. “We are committed to establishing Royal Ascot Golf Club as one of the UK’s top courses.

“Our major investment into all 18 holes forms a key part of achieving this long-term goal and we’re pleased to begin the latest phase of on course developments.

“Golf has exploded in popularity since the turn of the decade, with 5.6 million adults in the UK playing a nine or 18-hole course in 2022 alone. The proven physical benefits of participation coupled with the social aspect of the club’s thriving social scene mean we have experienced this uplift first-hand.

“Our intention is to continue building on this positive trend by delivering the highest quality playing facilities possible – and our investment into the course sits at the heart of this.”

Currently, the course is going through works on holes one, nine, 10 and 18, which will be upgraded. An additional round of developments will take place in the new year.

The Royal Ascot course manager, Ian Hockley will be in charge of the renovation as he celebrates his 10th anniversary at the Royal course.

He said: “It’s an exciting time to be on the ground at Royal Ascot Golf Club as our course undergoes its biggest upgrade since moving over from the racecourse.

“The existing layout has been a popular year-round challenge for both our members and guests. But this investment will unlock the course’s true potential and we’re excited for the future.

“Tee-times during works will remain unaffected and we thank our loyal members for their support of this project which, once complete, will attract new and existing players.”