LEEDS GOLF CENTRE HAILS NEW ELITE ACADEMY
Leeds Golf Centre’s impressive transformation received further plaudits last week as a number of top-flight amateur and professional golfers attended its all-new ‘Elite Academy’ for the first time.
Following a multi-million pound investment by new owners, Parklane Properties, Leeds Golf Centre’s reputation has taken another huge leap thanks to the launch of an initiative focussed on its state-of-the-art tuition facilities. The aptly named ‘Elite Academy’ is open to golfers playing off a handicap of two or better, with the desire to improve and compete at the game’s highest levels being a prerequisite for acceptance onto the programme.
Under the watchful expert eye of top PGA coach, Mark Moore, the group – which includes European Tour winner, John Parry, and the current South of England amateur champ, Will Shucksmith – meets once a month to share ideas and technical knowhow regarding golf swing mechanics and sports psychology.
The Elite Academy’s principal aim is the pursuit of improved on-course performance – however, as Mark points out, it’s not just technique and physical conditioning that receives attention: “One of our key work areas is philosophy – those who play competitively will know that golf is as much a battle of will as it is of pure ability and this group understands that ‘attitude’ is a hugely valuable characteristic.”
“Of course, the facilities here at Leeds Golf Centre are second-to-none – using the FlightScope swing studios gives tremendous insight relating to swing dynamics and ball flight, whilst the outdoor practice areas enable us to work on repetition and imitate the kind of circumstances these players experience week in week out under tournament conditions, ” he added.
For more information or to enquire about joining the group, email mark@leedsgolfcentre.com – alternatively, call 0113 2886000 or visit the website for details of the wider LGC Academy proposition including golf lessons, group tuition, FlightScope swing studios and more.
ALLEZ WIKE RIDGE!
Tremendous news this week – a team representing Wike Ridge Golf Club has won the French Mid Amateur Team Championship at the exclusive International Club du Lys.
Captained by Leeds Golf Centre Operations Manager, Nigel Sweet, the Wike Ridge squad (Steve East, John Waters and Mick Jones) endured a ‘gruelling’ five days of golf against 24 other teams in the beautiful northern French countryside.
After a promising qualifying round where the team finished in fourth place, their Wike Ridge prowess kicked in over four rounds of matchplay format to take the crown, running out eventual 5&3 winners! Congratulations to the team from all at Leeds Golf Centre!
LADIES SECTION ANNOUNCE THEIR NEXT WELCOME DAY
Maintaining its pride in being accessible to all, Wike Ridge Golf Club’s ladies section is delighted to announce its next ‘Welcome Day’.
Members, visitors, new golfers and their friends are invited to take part in a friendly and informal competition played over Leeds Golf Centre’s unique par-3 course, The Oaks, at 5pm on Monday 11 June. The day promises a very relaxed atmosphere in what will hopefully be glorious conditions – make new golfing friends, meet the ladies of Wike Ridge Golf Club, enjoy a casual round of golf with prizes for winning teams and sample the tremendous hospitality at Nineteen Bar & Grill!
For more information or to enter, contact Linda Mortimer on 07956 120065 stating that you have seen the announcement in this email newsletter. Alternatively, add your name and phone number to the entry form on the ladies’ noticeboard.
NINETEEN BAR & GRILL UP TO FULL CAPACITY
Nineteen Bar & Grill has completed its final phase of redevelopment this week with a brand-new kitchen being installed in a purpose-built extension to the main clubhouse building.
General Manager, Charlotte Mills, commented: “We’re delighted to have our new kitchen up and running. We can now look forward with excitement to a busy summer serving members, visitors and local residents alike – indeed, if this week is anything to go by, our patio and al fresco dining area is likely to see plenty of activity from morning through ‘til night!”
For information or to book a table or function at Nineteen Bar & Grill, call 0113 2886160. Newsletter recipients may also be keen to learn that Nineteen Bar & Grill will be screening full Sky Sports coverage of the year’s second ‘Major’ – the US Open – starting on Thursday 14th June.
CLEVELAND DEMO DAY SET FOR FRIDAY 8 JUNE
In the latest instalment of our demo day series, we welcome Cleveland on Friday 8 June…discover for yourself why Major winners Graeme McDowell and Keegan Bradley both swear by the brand!
Cleveland will be demonstrating the full 2012 range of wedges along with their all-new CG Black irons and drivers – as normal, appointments for FlightScope swing studio custom fit sessions are available at a cost of £30 (£20 of which is refunded against an appropriate purchase of irons or woods), payable at the time of booking. For those less certain that Cleveland is the right manufacturer, a full range of equipment will also be available to trial without appointment.
In the event you wish to buy equipment as a result of your trial, don’t forget that the Pro Shop offers part-exchange and the very best retail prices anywhere in Yorkshire!
The event runs from 3pm until 7pm at Leeds Golf Centre’s Academy – for further information or to book an appointment, please visit us or contact the Pro Shop on 0113 288 6000.
