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COURSE REPORT: Week Commencing 28 November 2011

Posted on: November 28th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

“With the severe gales and wind over the weekend, we have turned our attention to the trees which have been transplanted over the last four weeks or so. With over 950 trees in new their new homes it is inevitable that some will have blown over in storms level winds. So it is our task to stake, level and tidy them up. With so many trees it will be quite a long job. So if everybody can be patient whilst we undertake this task.

The seasonal wet weather means that we can only undertake the mowing that needs to be done when conditions are suitable.”

Brian D Carr
Head Greenkeeper

WIN £100 IN RESTAURANT VOUCHERS!

Posted on: November 24th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

As many of you will know, we are currently undertaking an extensive and exciting redevelopment of the Wike Ridge Inn to include a new conservatory dining room, bar, bistro seating area, comfy sofas and relaxing chairs for coffee/afternoon tea and much more!

The new menu – launched when the refurbishment works are completed – will retain the hearty ‘best of British’ classics and lighter bites that make popular everyday choices but will also evolve to include a more contemporary range of dishes. The intention is that the restaurant and bar will appear more enticing to members of the public as a result – a true destination eatery with the quality to match.

With the new-look bar and restaurant dramatically improving the pre/post-golf experience for members and visitors alike, we have decided to rename this essential amenity to ensure that the branding and ethos fits into the look and feel of the wider facilities at Leeds Golf Centre.

We would like to invite members to have their say and propose suggestions for renaming the Wike Ridge Inn. The closing date for entries is 30 November 2011 so don’t delay – the winner will receive a £100 voucher to spend in the new restaurant!

Please email your suggestions to gail@parklaneproperties.com – thanks in advance.

FANTASTIC NEW PRO SHOP OFFERS!

Posted on: November 24th, 2011 by nathan No Comments

For those of you with golf gear on your wish list thisfestive season, there’s no better place to shop than at your very own LeedsGolf Centre. Offering a wide range of hardware, clothing and accessories, thePro Shop is stocked with the best brands in the business at prices that won’thurt your pocket either.
In the run up to Christmas, don’t take any chances withInternet orders getting lost or delayed in the post – shop with us and enjoythe peace of mind that comes with obtaining items there and then…yet STILLpaying Internet prices!
We’ve got three fantastic special offers for you this week:
Daphne’s novelty headcovers RRP £24.99
Leeds Golf Centre price £17.99
Driver + fairway wood from Taylor Made’s R11 or Burner rangeRRP £528
Our price £458 and get a free Taylor Made carry bag worth£90
Leeds United FC branded merchandise and accessories 25% off marked price
The Pro Shop is open from 8am until 8pm 7 days-a-week.

FREE GOLF UNTIL APRIL 2012 & FREE SWING STUDIO SESSION

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by nathan No Comments
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Join Leeds Golf Centre as a full 7-day member for 2012 and enjoy complimentary membership to the region’s finest all-round golf facility until 1st April 2012! Boasting the remodelled Wike Ridge championship course as well as The Oaks par-three course, there’s never been a better time to discover what we have to offer. This fantastic opportunity is limited to an intake of just 30 new members so get in touch today!

And that’s not all – casual visitors and regulars alike are invited to experience Europe’s most comprehensive swing and ball flight analysis FOR FREE! The Academy at Leeds Golf Centre now offers heated indoor bays complete with Flightscope, V1 Video and the SAM Putt & Balance Lab – see for yourself how this remarkable technology can improve YOUR game with 15 minutes of free tuition!

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Please note, the membership offer is available on full 7-day subscriptions to new members only – the fee of £859 must be paid in advance and will apply to the period 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 (please note, the ‘free golf’ offer applies to Wike Ridge and Oaks courses only and does not include range balls).

CALL 0113 288 6000 NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SUPERB OFFERS!

T&C Complimentary swing studio session limited to one per customer and must be booked in advance. 
Both offers end 31 January 2012. Leeds Golf Centre reserves the right to withdraw or amend these offers without prior notice to the customer.

[NEW DATE] GOLF PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP AT LEEDS GOLF CENTRE

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by nathan No Comments
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PLEASE NOTE there is a new date for this event.

Do you suffer from fatigue during your round? Would you like to be mentally stronger when facing a strong challenge on course (from either an opponent or the course itself)? Attend this exclusive Golf Performance Workshop and discover the tips, tricks, routines and secrets that enable professional golfers to achieve their maximum in readiness for YOUR 2012 season.

This unique event will take place from 7pm until 9pm on Wednesday 1 February and will be hosted in the Oaks Room by one of our resident PGA professionals, Mark Moore, and specialist sports psychology expert, Duncan McCarthy from Ignite Sports. At just £15 per person, it represents excellent value – players of all abilities are most welcome.

Not only is Duncan is a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist, he’s also a professional golfer. Meanwhile, Mark Moore has 18 years’ teaching experience – a career he discovered by chance following his undertaking of a golf scholarship at the University of Alabama. Having coached European Tour winner, John Parry, since the age of 7, Mark has more recently added Challenge Tour winners Danny Denison & Matt Baldwin to his roster (all three will be playing on the European Tour in 2012).

This event has limited availability – please contact the Pro Shop to book your seat on 0113 288 6000.

DATE: WEDNESDAY 1 February 2012, 7PM TO 9PM AT LEEDS GOLF CENTRE (OAKS ROOM), £15PP

LEARN TO PLAY WITH OUR £79 OFFER AT LEEDS GOLF CENTRE!

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by nathan No Comments
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Back by popular demand, The Academy brings you a brand new six-week course designed exclusively for beginners. With expert instruction from one of our PGA-qualified professionals, this great value tuition package makes a perfect gift for Christmas but is available to anyone wishing to discover the virtues of golf. Gain a basic understanding of the required skills across all aspects of the game before concluding with a round on our par-three Oaks course – and receive a complimentary voucher to play the Oaks once more as well as a Wilson iron too!

There is a misconception that taking up golf can be a very expensive pastime – however, with our beginners’ group sessions costing just £79 for six one-hour lessons, we hope to dispel this myth! Alternatively, if you would like private tuition, the same essential package is available for £199.

Group sessions will take place on Sundays at 10am according to the following schedule:

  • Week 1 – 4 December – grip, stance, aim 
  • Week 2 – 11 December – swing 
  • Week 3 – 18 December – chipping, pitching & bunkers 
  • Week 4 – 8 January – putting 
  • Week 5 – 15 January – irons & woods 
  • Week 6 – 22 January – out on the course 

Call 0113 288 6000 or visit the Pro Shop at Leeds Golf Centre to discuss availability or to book.

T&C Group lessons will be for a maximum of 6 people. Open to beginners only – ie those that have never played golf before or have only very recently started to play. Free golf voucher available upon satisfactory completion of the course, free club offer applies on a per person basis for those that do not have their own equipment.

COURSE REPORT: Week Commencing 21 November 2011

Posted on: November 21st, 2011 by nathan No Comments
Slit tining on a misty morning at Leeds Golf Centre

The course development is coming along well with the first 5 holes having now been finished with the tree transplanting. There are over 500 transplanted trees in place (a mix of silver birch, scots pine, oaks, field maple, ash and maple) and all of the hawthorns previously in pay have now been removed. This week the contractors will be working on some of the back nine holes n.b. please watch out for any temporary hole closures.

The week ahead will see the greens being slit tined and turf ironed. The greens will be sprayed for fusarium patch and will also have an application of iron sulphate. Now that ground conditions are a little bit drier, we will be doing some mowing on the fairways and semi-rough areas… weather permitting.

Brian D Carr
Head Greenkeeper

LEEDS GOLF CENTRE TO STOCK EXCLUSIVE PUMA CLOTHING!

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


Stop press! We are delighted to announce an exclusive arrangement with Cobra and Puma to stock various clothing and equipment lines from its 2012 collection – to mark this fantastic news, we are holding a special free-to-attend preview evening on Thursday 8th December between 5pm and 8pm at Leeds Golf Centre.

Having achieved considerable notoriety in the golfing world during recent years, Puma (famous for the dazzlingly cool attire of the USA’s Ricky Fowler) and Cobra (a long-time supporter of the likes of Ian Poulter and Camilo Villegas amongst others) will be wonderful additions to our already superb range of clothing and equipment brands – come along to the event and see what the excitement is all about for yourself!

A number of products will be on display and available to test, with orders being taken on the evening for delivery in March/April 2012 when the ranges are officially available to the public. Be the envy of your golfing friends and amongst the very first people ANYWHERE to own items that you’ll see Tour players using on both sides of The Atlantic next season!

Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP by calling the Pro Shop on 0113 288 6000.

GET INTO WOOL THIS WINTER!

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

An industry standard across the golfing world, wool has long been the material of choice for those seeking to keep warm during the winter months. We are delighted to announce a brand-new promotion due to run until the end of November with Glenmuir sweaters priced at £60 for two (£39.99 each) and Glenbrae sweaters at £80 for two (£46.99 each) at Leeds Golf Centre.

Despite the similarity in brand-name, Glenbrae actually select their raw wool from selected farms in Australia (although the wool is spun into yarns right here in Yorkshire and garments are manufactured in Derbyshire), whilst Glenmuir remains to this day one of Scotland’s finest knitwear brands based from its home in Lanark.

The specific products on offer represent excellent value – Glenbrae’s Spirol® Lambswool range is the ultimate in technical knitwear featuring Seamless Technology that delivers shot assisting performance and excellent aesthetics, whilst Glenmuir remains the preference of Europe’s Ryder Cup elite as well as club golfers the world over.

Our impressively stocked Pro Shop is open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm – other offers are available in-store.
FOR MORE GREAT GOLF OFFERS FROM LEEDS GOLF CENTRE CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @LEEDSGOLFCENTRE

Leeds Golf Centre reserved the right to amend or cancel any offers with prior notice to the customer.

MAGNIFICENT WIKE RIDGE COURSE RE-DESIGN UNVEILED

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

After tremendous hype, speculation and discussion, Leeds Golf Centre has not only revealed its impressive plans to re-model the Wike Ridge championship course but also commenced works on-site.

The proposals, drawn up in conjunction with Gaunt Golf Design, take the best of Wike Ridge and add some real ‘wow’ factor to the course – the new layout will make for a more memorable, more complete golf experience with exciting new water features, more definition, improved flow of play and greater safety measures all adding to the appeal.

Initial feedback from those who attended a members-only launch event has been extremely encouraging – indeed, the overall sentiment is one of eager anticipation and excitement at the facility’s future with many believing the new Wike Ridge championship course will dramatically increase the venue’s appeal.

Full details of the re-design are now on display in the foyer – click here to see a PDF document detailing a hole-by-hole narrative of the new layout.

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