Overview

Established in 1893, Rye Golf Club is one of the UK’s most prestigious golfing venues, known for its rich heritage, classic links course designed by H.S. Colt, and its long-standing association with the Oxford and Cambridge Golfing Society. The club hosts the iconic President’s Putter event and has continually modernised its facilities while preserving its historic charm—even after facing serious challenges during World War II.

The Challenge

When Rye Golf Club made the decision to change its fire and security provider, the club required a new partner they could trust to manage and maintain their critical life safety and security systems. With multiple systems in place—including intruder alarms, fire alarms, access control, and CCTV—they needed a provider who could deliver seamless monitoring, expert maintenance, and responsive support across the clubhouse and wider estate.

Our Solution

Having built a strong relationship with the club over time, MPR Fire & Security was the natural choice to step in. As part of our branch launch, we conducted a comprehensive audit and review of all existing fire and security systems. From there, we carried out a full site takeover, successfully transferring all monitoring services to our trusted partners at Southern Monitoring Services.

Tailored to the Club’s Unique Environment

Rye Golf Club is a distinctive site with a mix of historic and modern facilities, requiring a thoughtful, customised approach. MPR designed a solution that took into account the layout, daily operations, and heritage considerations of the venue. We:

  • Adjusted system schedules to minimise disruption to members and staff

  • Fine-tuned access control settings to balance security with ease of movement

  • Aligned CCTV positioning and functionality with club activity patterns

  • Created a maintenance schedule that works around the club’s busy events calendar

This bespoke approach ensures that every aspect of the fire and security system complements the way the club operates—without compromising on safety or compliance.

Ongoing Support & Peace of Mind

To ensure continuous protection, MPR established a tailored service and callout agreement. This includes:

  • Fast, reliable response to any reactive issues

  • Regular planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits

  • Ongoing system checks to identify and resolve potential faults before they arise

The Results

Today, Rye Golf Club enjoys dependable, expert management of all its fire and security systems. Our proactive service approach ensures minimal disruption, rapid resolution of issues, and complete peace of mind for club staff and members.

Most importantly, MPR’s responsive support and dedicated service team offer a level of continuity and personal attention not typically found with larger national providers.

Client Testimonial

“We appointed MPR to take care of all our security, fire, and access control needs. Steve and the team have been extremely helpful, ensuring a smooth transition from our previous supplier. MPR have proved to be readily available and good value for money. The size of their team ensures continuity and this provides the personal touch that makes working with them easy. I would strongly recommend MPR to anyone considering changing their providers.”
— Sam Broad, Rye Golf Club