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So Far, So Good – Development Summary for Leeds Golf Centre.

Posted on: June 27th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

As you will have heard, the Parklane Properties takeover of Leeds Golf Centre in February has brought in a season of development and massive investment. The new owners learned to play golf here and want to see this fantastic facility reaching it’s true potential.

So much has gone on in so many areas from the new car park and new logo to new machinery and indeed new people! In this blog entry we thought we’d bring you a round up of what has been done so far in less than 6 months – and if this extensive list of benefits isn’t enough, the good news is that there is plenty more still to come!

People:

  • New Operations Manager – Nigel Sweet
  • Two new Pros – Mark Moore and Josh Hirst
  • A new Range Attendant – Gary
  • New shop staff – Lloyd
  • New Green Keeper
  • New Marketing Manager – Nathan

Facilities:

  • Flightscope for player analysis and custom fitting
  • iPad2 for custom fitting
  • Men’s toilets
  • Disabled toilet
  • Changing rooms
  • New lobby/ entrance
  • New trophy cabinet
  • New car park

Refurbishment

  • Refit of Pro Shop
  • Redecoration of bar and restaurant area
  • New bar and chiller cabinet 
  • New carpeting
  • Stock room refurb
  • Refurb of offices
  • New bag storage in foyer

Course Works:

  • New paths and retaining walls from car par to chipping green
  • Block paving from putting greens round to first tee
  • Concreting of rear kitchen area
  • Removal of trees outside the conservatory development
  • Cutting back of hedges of the bridle path hedge
  • New box hedges and trees around practise greens
  • Tarmac on buggy park
  • New range markers
  • New range flags
  • New yard markers
  • New tee markers
  • Buggy paths
  • Repairs to bridges around the course
  • New practise bunker
  • Huxley Grass chipping green matt
  • Drainage on 18th
  • Vertidraining
  • Tonnes of topsoil and sand

Machinery and Equipment

  • Twenty electric buggies
  • Concessions cart (refreshment buggy)
  • Two Torro Sidewinders
  • Lloyds Train Gang Mower
  • Turf Iron
  • Cushman Turf Truckster
  • Torra Turfman
  • Driving range tractor
  • High seated tractor

IT

  • New golf course management system
  • New security
  • New CCTV
  • New phone system

COURSE REPORT: Week Commencing 27 June 2011

Posted on: June 27th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

After a scorching weekend, Brian Carr, Head Green Keeper at Leeds Golf Centre, brings us this weeks course news:

“The club has now purchased a turf iron for the greens (see photo) which will help to improve the greens by making them roll smoother and faster. this will also allow us to keep the height of cut to 4mm without stressing the playing surface.

New rakes have been put in the bunkers as well as new tee markers and discs on the tees. We would ask that all players remember to put broken tees into the new tee caddies too.

Last week saw the collars and rough fertilised, which will improve and enhance the course especially around the greens. Hopefully this week we will start to spray the tees, semi-rough and the Oaks course’ fairways with herbicide to kill off any weeds.

Once again thanks for your co-operation whilst we go about our work.”

Leeds Golf Centre Junior Academy Summer Camps

Posted on: June 20th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

JUNIOR ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS 2011
Learning or developing a hobby is both a great confidence and character builder for children. Not only is golf a healthy and social activity but it is one of the few sports that people of all athletic abilities can enjoy on a level playing field.

What is a Summer Camp?
The Junior Academy summer camps are a wonderful opportunity for juniors to meet new friends and develop essential golf skills in a fun, safe and relaxed environment. Camps come in two varieties: an all-day week-long camp or four half-day sessions running throughout the summer school break. The Summer Camps are run by Josh Hirst (PGA Pro) and Marylyn Brand (PGA Teaching Assistant) who are committed to creating a fun and relaxed environment where juniors can progress with others.


Who is it for?
Junior Academy Summer Camps at Leeds Golf Centre are open to all juniors aged between 5 and 14, groups are allocated on ability where possible. Numbers are limited in each session to ensure safety standards are maintained and each child receives a high level of tuition.

Leeds Golf Centre Summer Camps provide a fun and safe environment where children will learn essential golf skills and understanding essential for future development. This fantastic opportunity helps juniors to meet new friends, build confidence and interact with others.

  • All Coaching Staff are Fully CRB checked, experienced in junior coaching and committed to providing a memorable experience. 
  • Half Day sessions include a complementary goodie bag. 
  • Full Day sessions include lunch and a goodie bag.
FULL WEEK CAMP DATES
9am-4pm – £150
  • Mon 25th July – 29th July
  • Mon 8th Aug –12th Aug
  • Mon 22nd Aug –26th Aug
HALF-DAY CAMP DATES (4 Days)
(9am-12pm) or (1-4pm) – £80
  • Mon 1st Aug – 4th Aug
  • Mon 15th Aug –18th Aug
  • Mon 29th Aug – 3nd Sep

T&Cs: Payment must be taken at time of booking. Cancelation notice must be given 7 days prior to the first session. Individual sessions cannot be refunded or moved.
How to book:
Please download and complete a booking form  and return it with payment to the Pro Shop at Leeds Golf Centre. First choice dates will be accommodated when possible.
For any inquiries please contact Josh Hirst by email here or call 0113 2886000.

Quadruple Whammy as Wike Ridge Win!

Posted on: June 20th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

Thursday 16 June 2011

Roger Roper, Will Shucksmith, Nigel Sweet & Dean Wright

In an historic quadruple, Wike Ridge Golf Club (Leeds Golf Centre) have not only won the 1st Division Leeds and District team championship at Wakefield Woodthorpe Golf Club, but they have have now won it for a record five straight years! On top of this Nigel Sweet, Operations Manager at Leeds Golf Centre, took the 36-hole individual title, known as the Swithinbank Trophy which is the oldest trophy in the Leeds & District Union and did it in style equaling the course record (67 and 5 under par).

The Wike Ridge team, Roger Roper, Dean Wright, Will Shucksmith and Nigel Sweet, had pushed into the lead by 4 shots after the first 18 holes. The second 18 however saw a surge from Selby Golf Club who took it too the wire but Wike Ridge held their nerve to win by the narrowest 1 shot margin.

Dean Wright backed up this impressive form especially in the afternoon coming in 1-under at 71. But the day’s star player was Nigel Sweet who’s first round score of 67 equaled the course record at 5 under par and set the team up for the day with 6 birdies in the morning alone. This saw Nigel secure the Swithinbank Trophy.

Mercedes Trophy at Leeds Golf Centre 23 June 2011

Posted on: June 17th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

Leeds Golf Centre are delighted to be hosting Mercedes Benz North Yorkshire’s Mercedes Trophy this year. We are thrilled that such a prestigious brand has chosen to host their day here. The Mercedes Trophy will be played on the Wike Ridge course on Thursday morning with tee times starting at 930am through to 1230pm.

In addition to this Mercedes Benz North Yorkshire will be hosting a demo day at Leeds Golf Centre on Wednesday 22 June and will have several test cars available.

Alongside this we will also be hosting the 2011 Cobra Demo Tour on Wednesday 22 June from 3 to 6pm and Black Widow will be here on the Thursday offering a while you wait golf club re-gripping and shoe re-cleating service.

NEW Refreshments Buggy Serving You Now!

Posted on: June 17th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

The days of melted Mars bars, luke-warm Lucozade and soggy sandwiches are gone! As of Friday 17 June 2011, we now have our own refreshments buggy patrolling our fairways looking after peckish and parched players.

So when you are playing up a Leeds Golf Centre keep an eye out for Alysia, who will be driving the refreshments buggy, and she will be happy to serve you with cold drinks, chocolate bars, flapjacks and freshly made sandwiches at the same price as our Pro Shop.

COURSE REPORT: Week Commencing 20 June 2011

Posted on: June 17th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

Brian Carr, Head Green Keeper at Leeds Golf Centre, gives us this weeks course news:

“Last week saw two new additions to the Green Staff – Lewis Giedhill and Joseph Cavanagh have joined us as apprentices.

Starting this week we will be starting to topdress the green surrounds and approaches and then we will be fertilizing these areas which will really help improve the turf even more.

The welcome rain we received last Sunday (15mm no less!) has helped to freshen up the course and bring the greens on a even more. I now feel we are nearly at our best with the greens. We have just heard that the purchase of the green iron has been confirmed which is great and will see the quality of the greens go up another level again.”

SHOP OFFER: FREE WEDGE* with Callaway & Cleveland irons.

Posted on: June 16th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

Looking for new irons? Then we’ve got the deal for you in store now!

In case our aim to match or better internet prices wasn’t enough, we now have this wonderfully simple promotion on in-store now:

T&Cs are simple - 

  • Offer valid until end of June 2011
  • Irons must be purchased at the same time in-store.
  • Irons and wedge must be from the same brand.
  • Free wedge must be chosen at the time of purchase.
  • Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
  • Leeds Golf Centre reserve the right to amend or end promotion at any time without prior notice to the customer.

Get Re-Gripped While You Wait at 25% Off – Black Widow day 23 June 2011

Posted on: June 15th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

HUGE SAVINGS ON BLACK WIDOW GRIPS AND CLEATS AND SAVE OVER 25%

On 23 June, for one day only we will have a Black Widow tent at Leeds Golf Centre offering a while-you-wait re-gripping service at the following awesome prices:

  • 9 irons re-gripped for just £40 (normally £54)
  • Individual driver or putter just £4.50 (normally £6)
  • New cleats fitted on your shoes just £7.50 (normally £10)

We asked our Academy Pro Mark Moore about the effect of using and incorrect or worn grip:

  • Grip too small – will cause a ‘strong’ grip, which can lead to a hook
  • Grip too large – makes it hard to get your top hand over the grip, often resulting in an ‘open’ face at impact and a slice
  • Your grip will wear quicker if it is the wrong size as you are forced to grip too tight or from the friction of your hands moving on the grip during the swing
  • Playing with a club that has lost it’s grip will make you grip too tight which can restrict your movement especially as you hinge and release.

So come on down and get a grip on the situation!

    Introducing our Official Accommodation Partner

    Posted on: June 14th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

    Leeds Golf Centre is proud to introduce Roomzzz Aparthotel as our official accommodation supplier.

    Absolutely tailored to the needs and requests of guests, the Roomzzz Aparthotel brand was established in 2006.

    In 2011 the brand maintains it’s stance on Roomzzz Aparthotel core values – spacious apartments, stylish interior, extremely well equipped kitchens, specialist memory foam beds, complimentary wifi, free local and national telephone calls, 24hr concierge, affordable pricing and the option to stay from one night to one year.

    Manchester City – Liberty Suite

    Complimentary Grab & Go breakfast is available between 6.30am and10.30am to kick start your day, including a selection of teas & coffee, fruits, fruit juice and freshly baked pastries. Roomzzz Aparthotel has created three luxury hotels in Leeds and one hotel in Manchester City Centre:

    Leeds Headingley – Loft Suite

    For more information visit www.roomzzz.co.uk or follow Roomzzz on Facebook @Roomzzz Leeds and Roomzzz Manchester.

    This partnership is fantastic for visiting golf societies or any visiting business colleagues, or indeed if you are just looking for beautiful modern accommodation for a trip away.

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