Plans have been submitted for a new “world class” golf facility at a luxury hotel near Watford.

The Grove in Chandler's Cross has applied to build a new building next to the driving range which would offer three training rooms, as well as an equipment facility for fitting and testing personalised golf clubs.

It said the addition would “reflect the commitment of the hotel to uphold its exceptional standards with respect to the quality and profile of its golf offering".

How the new world class facility would look.How the new world class facility would look. (Image: The Grove)

“This will ensure a unique and unparalleled experience for golf enthusiasts and professionals visiting the hotel,” The Grove added.

Its course has been rated the top Golf Resort in England and 71st globally by the Golf World Rankings, and has welcomed famous faces such as Tiger Woods who won the World Golf Championship there in 2006.

The Grove's course is rated the top Golf Resort in England.

The proposed works would also create a formal reception at the “ad hoc” metal container building for the archery and axe throwing activities, which it said would match the hotel’s overall five-star rating.

The Grove said the works would represent “proportionate” additions to the hotel in “discrete” locations, which would not impact the Green Belt setting or the hotel’s Grade II Listed Mansion House and the Walled Garden.