Photo courtesy of Arlene Chambers
CAPTAINS DAY 2012 RESULTS
The sun shone for two very lucky Captains last weekend as 109 Tiger Cubs, Juniors, Ladies and Men competed for magnificent prizes and the four Captains Day trophies.
Huge thanks go to Brian Carr and his greenkeeping team who worked wonders with a few days’ good weather to ensure that the golf course was fit for the occasion. This sentiment was echoed by all that took part – especially the victors!
Special thanks go to Arlene Chambers who photographed the day. Photos will be added to our Facebook page very soon.
Congratulations to the following:
Men
- 1st Andrew Priestley, 2nd Gufta Hussain, 3rd Kully Suryavansi, 4th Barry Hardcastle, 5th Bali Chana
- Best Senior: Peter Graham
- Nearest the Pin: Peter Graham
- Longest Drive: Barry Dean
Ladies
- 1st Janet Duckels, 2nd Deborah Spry, 3rd Debbie Wort
- Nearest the Pin in two: Janet Duckels
- Nearest the Line: Jenny Bannister
Juniors
- 1st Amardeep Manku
Following the competition, evening event attendees enjoyed dinner in The Oaks room along with the prize presentation and an excellent after-dinner speaker, Mike Lewis, before a raffle and disco rounded off the day’s proceedings in fine style.
Richard and Linda would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who supported, contributed and helped to make their Captains Day a very memorable one.
YORKSHIRE JUNIORS PLAY LGC
Leeds Golf Centre and its superb Wike Ridge course recently played host to the Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs’ Junior Team Championship finals.
Eight teams of three participated – each representing one of the district unions that form the Yorkshire Union – and playing a Stableford format in three-balls, the scene was set for an epic contest over the beautifully remodelled course. The eventual victors were Teesside District Union who will represent Yorkshire at the English Championships when it takes place at Woodhall Spa later this month.
Much praise was heaped on Leeds Golf Centre’s greenkeeping team – especially given the recent poor weather – and Nigel Sweet was cited by Yorkshire Union of Golf Clubs’ President, Steven Larard, as an exemplar of amateur golf and a great role model for juniors.
Indeed, in a further endorsement, the Captain of Middlesbrough Golf Club has booked his annual away day right here at Leeds Golf Centre in recognition of just how impressed he was with the facility – great news indeed!
50% FREE WITH TOP LGC COACH, MARK MOORE
Without doubt, the best way to knock shots off your average score is by taking golf lessons. This summer, enjoy an EXTRA 50% FREE with one of Yorkshire’s finest PGA professionals and coach to two European Tour players, Mark Moore. Simply book an hour-long lesson with Mark for just £60 before the end of August and receive a half-hour follow-up session absolutely FREE!
As an additional incentive, Mark is inviting customers to ‘share the experience’ by bringing a friend to the complimentary follow-up session – so that they too can receive a free swing review!
Call 0113 288 6000 or visit the Pro Shop at Leeds Golf Centre to book your lesson – and start taking shots off your average score today with 90 minutes’ tuition from one of Yorkshire’s best PGA professionals!
T&C: Subject to availability, offer applies to lessons booked with Mark Moore only. Follow-up session must be taken within 14 days of the first lesson – in certain circumstances (for example where a customer cannot attend a follow-up within 14 days), Mark is at liberty to grant permission for the 90 minutes to be taken in one session.
SCHOOL SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMPS AT LGC
Just a quick reminder that as always, Leeds Golf Centre is hosting its tremendous value school holiday golf camps for juniors – enjoy the peace of mind knowing that your youngsters are in a safe and secure environment this summer!
At a cost of just £30 for day-long sessions, children can learn to play the greatest game on earth under the watchful eye of former Wike Ridge Golf Club junior captain and PGA Professional level 2 coach, Josh Hirst. The programme is open to all juniors aged from 5 to 16 – groups are selected according to age and ability where possible and numbers are limited to ensure that safety/tuition quality standards are maintained throughout the duration of each session.
FULL DAY CADETS CAMP (ages 5 to 10)
- £125 per week or £30 per day (10am to 4pm)
- Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August
- Monday 20 August to Friday 24 August
FULL DAY MASTERS CAMP (ages 11 to 16)
- £125 per week or £30 per day (10am to 4pm)
- Mon 30 July to Friday 3 August
- Monday 27 August to Friday 31 August
HALF DAY CADETS CAMP (ages 5 to 10)
- £80 per week or £20 per session (9am to 12pm or 1pm to 4pm)
- Mon 23 July to Friday 27 July
All full day camps include lunch, snacks and a welcome pack /goodie bag. To book a place, call 0113 288 6000 or visit the Pro Shop – alternatively, please email josh@leedsgolfcentre.com to obtain further information.
WATCH THE OPEN AT NINETEEN BAR & GRILL!
Nineteen Bar & Grill is now screening full coverage of The Open Championship live from Royal Lytham! Watch the drama unfold pre or post-golf – better still, bring the family down for lunch or dinner and emulate your favourite professional on the driving range!
Lloyd Holliday, Leeds Golf Centre’s retail manager, comments on his top three tips for success at Royal Lytham: “So how do we look past Tiger Woods? He’s already won three times this season – the only player on the US Tour to do so – but hasn’t produced the goods in a major for quite some time. It is a brave man that bets against him!”
“My outside money would go on a returning-to-form Padraig Harrington who’s looking more like the man of old. If he can just get the short stick working like it used to, he’s going to be close on Sunday afternoon. But I have to be patriotic and go with my heart rather than my brain and say Lee Westwood – I really hope it’s his time to shine!”
To book a table or make catering arrangements for a small group of golfers over the course of the Open Championship weekend, call Nineteen Bar & Grill’s general manager, Charlotte Mills, on 0113 288 6160.
UNIQUE OLYMPIC GOLF COMPETITION!
Make sure you save the date – Sunday 5th August – to join your club Captains and other fellow members us for a unique mixed event to celebrate the Olympic Games.
The non-qualifying Stableford competition will be played over 18 holes in mixed teams, each team representing a country. During the round, there will be five ‘activities’ to represent the five Olympic rings – but beware, they’ll either help or hinder scoring ability (without causing injury or embarrassment, of course)! Each player’s score will then count towards the overall ‘national’ score and the country accumulating most Stableford points will be declared the gold medal-winner!
Prizes will be on offer for the top three teams, with the presentation ceremony taking place immediately after the conclusion of play.
Intrigued? Keep an eye on the club noticeboards this week for the entry sheet – we look forward to seeing you on the day!
