MATFEN Hall is on course for a successful year as it reports a drive in popularity for corporate golf days.

The hotel and golf resort has reported a 21 per cent increase in corporate golf day bookings for 2017. Bookings for the events have increased year on year.

Managing director at Matfen Hall Bernard Bloodworth said: “We are enjoying a renaissance in our corporate golf day bookings, which range from small businesses who just want to entertain a few important clients, and larger corporate’s who book the full course for the day and night and include entertainment and overnight stay at the hotel and spa.

“It is particularly pleasing to see many businesses who we have been working with for many years returning to the course to entertain their clients and as we continue to invest in the greens and fairways to maintain our position as one of the North’s leading golf venues.

“We had a sell-out on the first day of the season, which is particularly pleasing for us, and we are looking forward to the busy summer months ahead.”

Matfen’s golf estate includes a 27-hole course, par 3 course and driving range. The Hotel, Golf and Spa was winner of Large Hotel of the year at the Visit England Awards 2015 .