Tee Times Golf Magazine - February 2015

ISSUE 165 FEBRUARY 2015 Tel: 01329 834360 Email: [email protected] www.teetimesgolfmagazine.com

YOUR LOCAL NATIONAL GOLF MAGAZINE WITHA TOTAL PACKAGE OF NEWS, VIEWS AND ADVICE

Golf Academy"where the best come to practise"

Telephone: 023 8061 4111www.chandlersfordgolfacademy.co.uk

100 Balls

& a Pint £7.50

Established 2001

FREEmonthly —

please take one!

FREEmonthly —

please take one!

Enjoy 3 months’ winter golf at Queen’s Park, playable all year

For further details please

01202 451675 www.queensparkgolfcourse.com e:[email protected]

7 day ticket £115

5 day ticket £104

WINTER SEASON TICKET OFFERValid from 1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015

Book

your 2015

Golf Society

today!

15%

DISCOUNT in the Terrace Cafe &

Bar for all season ticket holders

Queen’s Park rarely closes due to poor weather conditions

15%DISCOUNT

in the Terrace Cafe & Bar for all season

ticket holders

15%DISCOUNT

in the Terrace Cafe & Bar for all season

ticket holders

Book

your 2015

Golf Soci

today!

Book

your 2015

Golf Society

today!

Tel: 01929 472244 Email: [email protected] www.dorsetgolfresort.com

VISIT www.dorsetgolfresort.com andget a GREAT DEAL to stay and play in 2015!

GGOLF & COCOUNTNTRY C CLUBGOLF & COCOUNTNTRY C CLUB

Near Wareham

5 Star British Tourist Board Venue

SPRING & SUMMERGOLF BREAKS'from £69.75pppn3 Nights from £194.95ppDinner, Bed, Breakfast & FREE Golf5 Star Log Home Resort

27Holes ofChampionshipGolf

BLACKMOOR GOLF CLUB �� !"�#�$$$%&��'��%��%�'�

WWW.121GOLFSHOP.COM 01794 329344 - NEW VENUE OPEN SEE PAGES 12 & 13

Planning a charity golf day in 2015?“Leckford might just be the key to your success!”

See our Course Review on pages 16 & 17

TT FEB 2015 Issue 165_Layout 1 17/01/2015 10:56 Page 1

2 TEE TIMES FEBRUARY 2015

BELEKGolf Academy

WWW.121GOLFSHOP.COM 01794 329344


FEBRUARY 2015 TEE TIMES 3

BELEKGolf Academy

If you would like to advertise in Tee Times, or would like to submit any editorial copy for publication, please call us on: 01329 834360, email us at: [email protected], or write to us at: PGL Services Limited, Shedfield House Dairy,Unit 3, Shedfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2HQ. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, the publishers cannot accept liability for errors or omissions. All articles published herein are without responsibilityon the part of the publishers, in the occasion of loss or damage to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any views published in Tee Times Golf Publications. COPYRIGHT: All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced, stored in a retrieval system or recorded by any means whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the publishers. © PGL Services Limited 2006.

Introducing one of the South’s leading and most sort aftermainstream comedians. A barker with The Variety Club ofGreat Britain and a proud member of the Grand Order ofWater Rats. With over 20 years experience in the world

of entertainment and comedy you need look no further for your event.

JUST CALL on local call:01424 447867 or visit:www.adgerbrown.co.uk

ADGER BROWN ...for all your comedy needs

• Comedian • After Dinner Speaker• Charity Auctioneer • Compere• Events Co-ordinator

ADGER BROWN ...for all your comedy needs

NEW VENUE OPEN SEE PAGES 12 & 13

Torrance rapsFaldo for hisGarcia commentRYDER Cup vice-captain Sam Torrance has criticised Sir Nick Faldo for labelling Sergio Garcia as‘useless’ shortly before the most recent tournament.

The Ryder Cup vice-captain condemnedFaldo’s comments in an interview with thegolf magazine Bunkered.

Faldo led Europe to defeat in the and felt Garcia had shown a bad attitude in that event.

An angry Torrance, who captained Europe tovictory in 2002 and served as vice-captain to Paul McGinley at Gleneagles, said: ‘To saythat right in the middle of the Ryder Cup.What was he thinking? It was pathetic from Faldo.’

Faldo later softened his stance, and SpaniardGarcia, 34, said he was willing to forgive andforget - even though several of his Europeanteam-mates were less willing to do so.

But Torrance remains exasperated by Faldo’scomments during the Gleneaglestournament, in which Europe beat the United Sates

‘It was beyond belief that one of our greatestever players would come out with acomment like that. Garcia’s not a teamplayer? Have a look in the mirror, pal.

‘Garcia’s one of the best team players wehave. He’s an incredible kid, with the heartof a lion and he’s incredible in the teamroom. Really, I’ve just no idea where thosecomments came from.’

THE world’s number one golfer hasjoined calls for a faster version of golfto be found to attract young players tothe game.

Rory McIlroy was responding after SportEngland published figures showing that thenumber of 16 to 25-year-olds playing thegame regularly dropped by almost a half injust three years.

McIlroy told BBC Radio 4: ‘Everything’s soinstant now, and everyone doesn’t have asmuch time as they used to. So you maybetry some way of speeding the game up.’

McIlroy, current champion of both TheOpen and the USPGA, said: ‘The TVviewership in golf is up but theparticipation is down.

‘People enjoy watching the game but goneare the days that you could spend five orsix hours (playing) on a golf course.’

Golf’s ruling bodies have been slow tobring in changes in the past, for examplewith the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of StAndrews agreeing to admit women asmembers only last September.

But McIlroy believes the sport’s rulemakersare ready for new initiatives: I don’t think

they’d be against it, especially if theywanted to get participation levels up.

‘I don’t think they need to altertournament-play formats - I think thatworks very well. It’s the grass roots...definitely not at our level.’

McIlroy famously appeared on TV at theage of nine, chipping golf balls into hismother’s washing machine, and wantsyoung people to follow in his footsteps andtake up golf early in life.

‘I feel as though I’ve inspired a lot of kidsback home in Northern Ireland to pick upthe game and play,’ he said. ‘Hopefully Ican continue to do that beyond NorthernIreland because it’s a great game.

‘It’s given me a lot and I’ve loved everyminute of it. I know if more people pick upthe game they’ll love it, too.’

BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter added:‘Golf is undoubtedly failing to adapt tomodern time pressures and needs to wake upto that fact. It’s increasingly difficult to justifythe amount of time needed to play a roundwithin the confines of modern family life.’

Initiatives are needed to speed up play,wrote Carter, with more severe penaltiesrequired in the pro game, which sets theexample for the sport at large.

‘Courses need to be set up with lessrough, meaning less time spent searchingfor balls. The golf ball travels too far;shorter courses mean shorter rounds. Andclubs should encourage nine-hole golf infamily-friendly environments. This is one ofthe few sports families can play together,from grandparents to grandchildren, yetthere are too few initiatives to make themost of this.’

WE NEED GO-FASTER GOLF

Let’s step up the pace: McIlroy has joined the calls for a quicker version of golf

Gone are the daysof spending sixhours on a round,says McIlroy

Everything’s so instant now andeveryone doesn’t have as muchtime as they used to- Rory McIlroy

‘’

SO, HOW CAN WE SPEED IT UP? SEE PAGE 4

TheHampshire Golf Club

www.thehampshiregolfclub.co.uk

SOCIETY GOLF SPRING/SUMMER 2015Coffee, Bacon Rolls & 18 Holes £23

Coffee, Bacon Rolls, 18 Hole & 1 Course Meal £29(£5 supplement for weekends)

NO TEMPORARY GREENS OR TEESNever closed due to rain

To book please call 01264 357555 orEmail: [email protected]


THE number of people playing golfregularly is falling worryingly, and atgrassroots level could reverse the trend.

The BBC asked the public: What otherinitiatives could help golf widen its appeal?Tweets and online suggestions ranged fromthe obvious, such as lowering the cost ofplay, to the tongue-in-cheek. A selectionfrom the BBC website:

ONE major obstacle is money. It is anexpensive hobby for youngsters. How aboutsome of the mega millions earned at the topend of golf being used to subsidisestruggling clubs and younger players?bigted

MY son was a junior member at a prestigiousLondon club until he was 18. Once he hadbeen to university and returned home hewould have had to become a full memberwhich he can’t afford. Clubs should do moreto provide a bridge from junior membershipto full membership. Peter

JOINING fees are the issue, to join a decentcourse near me I’d have to find £3,000 ontop of membership. If I relocated again in ayear’s time that’s a sunk cost. Not tooappealing when trying to save for a house.

Meanwhile, those most settled in life, theretiree who can play seven times a week,

doesn’t have these concerns - clubs will paythe ultimate price for pricing a generation outof the game in 20 years. AndyL

MAKE it cheaper. Green fees, lessons, gear,balls, all too expensive. Golf clubs andmanufacturers at fault. Dave Harrison

MOST clubs offer payment plans and therehas never been so much used golfequipment available as now. There’s no needto buy new kit and many would benefit fromusing a half set in a lightweight bag ratherthan the mobile homes on wheels thattrundle round our courses making such amess in the winter months. Chrisf

SLOW play has nothing to do with the fallingnumber of younger players playing golf. Theprimary reason is COST - to play one round; tobe a member; to buy golf clubs et al. Gary R

CLUBS need to widen the gap betweengroups on the time sheet, offer nine, 12, 14and 18-hole competitions and subsequentlyoffer specific memberships to match thecompetitions and the members’ needs.

Also clubs should look at the concept of zonegolf, pin positions ranging from easy, tomedium and hard. The game needs to be 1.more affordable; 2. less stressful; 3.enjoyable. Christian Porter

TO attract young golfers we need to showthe fun side of golf and get rid of stupiddress codes to make it more accessible.Sam Hatton

TIME stopped me playing golf at 11.

Went to tennis. A game of nine holes got meback: Family fun. Ray Bundell

HOW about a timer? Players should have aset time to take their shot. This would addurgency and pressure. Christian

HAVE specific blocked out times for juniorfourballs so three or four groups can playtogether and then speak about the gameafter. Electric Kid

SHORTER courses where more sensible clubselection and ball accuracy with a difficultlayout is the way. Nozzie

THE player who is deemed first to putt on thegreen should putt out completely, savingoodles of time - marking the ball, cleaningthe ball, lining up the ball etc. Lyle Hill

DESIGN or adapt courses to have three six-hole loops. So time-restricted people canplay the first six, or the first twelve.

Maybe have competitions where an 18-holeround score could be accumulated over, say,a week. Alan

MAKE it a contact sport with players markingeach other as in hockey....lots of runningaround the golf course!! Kennedy Maswaure

GOLFERS should use jet packs to movearound the course instead of walking orusing golf carts. Jay


BELEKGolf Academy


Shorter games? Or perhaps even a jet pack?SPORT England figures showingpeople playing golf once a week,every week, in England:

• 16 to 25-year-olds DOWN from95,700 in 2009-10 to 52,400 in2012-13

• All ages (16+) in the same periodDOWN from 860,900 to 751,900

From the wise to the wacky, some ideas on speedier golf

The number of people taking up ‘Get IntoGolf’ opportunities grew rapidly over thesummer months, according to a new reporton grass roots activity across England.

More than 24,000 people aged 14-plus wereencouraged by counties to take structuredcoaching courses and to become regular,once-a-week golfers in the six months fromApril to September 2014. That’s up by 59percent on the same period in 2013, says thelatest Impact Report on county activity,prepared by England Golf’s Participation andClub Support department.

The figures reflect a new focus by counties ondelivering structured coaching and regularplaying opportunities, rather than one-off tastersessions. This approach is supported by theEngland Golf Strategic Plan for 2014-17 whichsets out to inspire people of all ages to makegolf a part of their life and aims to reverse thetrend of declining club membership.

Claire Roberts, England Golf’s Head ofParticipation, commented: ‘We have been

very encouraged by the results from thisnew approach and the closer partnershipswhich are being created between our countyofficers and clubs. We know there isenormous interest in playing golf and, byworking together in this way, we can offermore opportunities for people to becomeregular golfers and club members.’

The figures are beating targets set by theEngland Golf Partnership (EGP), whichinvests in 32 counties to support grass rootsgolf and grow participation.

The report emphasises the club-centredapproach adopted by counties and theadditional support available through EnglandGolf initiatives such as GolfMark and theClubhouse online resource.

The report details: More than 62,000 people, aged over 14,were involved in activity in the six months; a16per cent increase in 2014. Over 24,000

took part in structured activity (59per centincrease) and more than 13,700 peoplebecame regular, once a week players (83percent increase). Of these, 39per cent arewomen, which the report describes asencouraging when compared to the overallnumber of female golfers in Great Britain(13per cent).

The Get Into Golf programme involves over400 facilities offering opportunities forbeginners, improvers and returners to thegame. The Get Into Golf website continues tobe developed and in 2015 all golf clubs willhave an opportunity to promote theirsessions and membership offers on thewebsite www.getintogolf.org

A total of 4,139 new club memberships werereported. These could include juniors but, basedon an average full playing adult golf clubmembership fee of £846, could equal aninvestment of over £3.5 million over six months.

Twenty-eight counties ran specific projectsfor disabled participants.

NEWCOMERS REPLACING THE‘LOST’ PLAYERSDESPITE reports of declining numbers of people playing golf

regularly, reported above and on Page 3, there appears to bea groundswell of new players of all ages taking their place.

Structured

Another Asian win for LeeLEE Westwood captured his 14thtitle in Asia with a one-shot victoryat the Thailand Golf Championship.

The 41-year-old began the day in third, twoshots behind leader Marcus Fraser, but setthe clubhouse target with seven birdies in afive-under-par 67. Westwood claimed theinaugural Thailand tournament in 2011 andlast year won by 7 shots.‘It’s a fantasticplace to come and play golf,’ he said.

First for GwladysGWLADYS Nocera of Francecollected her first title of the seasonwith a dominant display in the HeroWomen’s Indian Open.

With rounds of 64, 72 and 72, shefinished with an 11-under total of 208at Delhi Golf Club, five strokes clear ofthree other players. With her winnings of€36,478, she is now back in the huntto take the order of merit for a secondtime, after last winning the title in 2008.


Shepherds Farm Lane, Corhampton, Southampton SO32 3GZTel; 01489 877279

www.corhamptongc.co.uk

We welcome you to join us at Peter Alliss’s favourite course.

Corporate packages start from £55* per person including:

• Coffee and bacon bap on arrival

• 18 holes on our Championship Course

• A two course meal in our restaurant

Available on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the year.

We can adapt this package to suit your group’s requirements so please

make sure you contact us today on 01202 653 950 or

[email protected] and quote CORP100.

*The above price varies depending on the time of year and number of players.

CORPORATE PACKAGE

119 GOLF LINKS ROAD FERNDOWN BH22 8BU

DAOS RKNIF LLO9 G11

B2 82HN BWODNREF

UB

s an uioo ju toe ymocle weW

t frats segakcae ptaroproC

• e aeffoC

• n osle ho81

• uoo cwA t

ns ayadseun Te olbaliavA

iuo se tgakcas piht tpadn aae cW

t ucatnou coe yrue skam

blufclognwodnref@folg

g onidnepes deirae vcire pvobe ahT*

.esruoe ctiruovas f’ssillr Aetet Ps a

:gnidulcnn iosrer pe* p55m £ort f

l avirrn ap oan bocad bne a

esruo Cpihsnopimah Cru o

tnaruatser run ol iaee msr

. raee yht tuohguorhs tyadird F

elo ps stnemeriuqes r’puorr guot yi

r 0 o53 952 6021n 0y oados tt u

.001PRO Ceotu qdnakk u.oc.b

eyalf pr oebmud nnr aaef ye omie thn tg o

e sae

.sre

DOWNSHIREGOLF COMPLEXSummer golf days

Downshire Golf ComplexEasthampstead Park, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3DHTel: 01344 302030 Fax: 01344 301020Email: [email protected]: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/downshiregolfFacebook: www.facebook.com/downshiregolf

Be Driven...

Summer golf days for 12 people or more startingfrom just £18.50 for seniors (senior 62+)

and £26.50 per person (adults)1 in every 15 players goes FREE and every player will receive

a Free small bucket of balls for use on the range.Call the office on 01344 302030 for availability and prices.

Prices frozen

from 2014

FEBRUARY 2015 TEE TIMES 5NEW VENUE OPEN SEE PAGES 12 & 13

BELEKGolf Academy

Ladies Membership OfferNo Joining Fee As part of a drive to encourage Ladies to

Get Into Golf Corhampton Golf Club have suspended the

joining fee for the next 15 Ladies who become members.

This is an excellent opportunity for Ladies to join one of

Hampshire's finest Clubs and play our excellent course.

Intermediate Membership24 – 29 years from £384 with reduced Joining Fee

Colt Membership 18 – 23 years from £192

Junior Membership up to 15 years £100

16 – 18 years £140

Corhampton Golf Club,Corhampton, SouthamptonCorhampton Golf Club,Corhampton, Southampton

OPEN EVENTS 2015Ladies Open Split 6‘s Am-Am

Thursday 7 May 2015 - Team of 4 £18.00 per player

Mixed Open Pairs 4BBBSunday 10 May 2015 - £58.00 per couple

Corhampton Split 6’sFriday 3 July 2015 - Teams of 4 £120.00 per team

Senior Men’s OpenWednesday 22 July 2015 - 18 Hole Pairs Better Ball Stableford

£62.00 per pair

Captain’s Charity Open DayFriday 18 September 2015

In aid of The Rowans Hospice

Ladies Coffee MorningTuesday 6 October 2015

£15.00 per person to include Coffee & Pastries 18 holes Golf

Junior Open 2015Monday 20 October 2015

Entry forms can be downloaded from our website or pleasecontact Bob or Carole – Tel: 01489 877279

LIMITED SOCIETY DATES AVAILABLE FOR 2015– All green fees held at 2013 prices



BELEKGolf Academy


I have trawled through my copies of the Masters Annual foreach of the past few years and arrived at the following tenincidents that will be recalled and discussed in early Spring,in some preview or other before the Tournament gets underway. Everyone golfer will have a favourite, I present my ten,and make no apology for selecting the golden years of thelate eighties early nineties as my most memorable, simplybecause of the regular successes of the top European golfersduring that period, when they seemed to have dominance inthe event that once seemed out of reach.

That was until Seve Ballesteros broke the Americandomination, leading from wire to wire to win in 1980, a feathe repeated in 1983. Until his coming, only Gary Player hadmanaged to disturb the parade of American winners with hisfirst win in 1961, followed by two more successes in 1974and 1978. Bernhard Langer pipped Seve on the final day ofthe event in 1985, to become the first and only Germanwinner to date. Then came that magnificent period whenSandy Lyle, Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam, Bernhard Langer andJose Maria Olazabal achieved Green Jacket supremacy.

So to the memorable moments I have identified as those which I believe epitomise the appeal of The Masters.

Sandy Lyle’s magnificent iron shot fromthe bunker on the 18th hole in 1988,following by the snaking downhill putt thatgave him victory by a single shot overMark Calcaveccia. A marvellous follow on

from his Open Championship win at Sandwich in 1985.

Nick Faldo earns my second choice, forthe win in 1996. Not for a single shot, butfor sustained pressure and resilience.Starting the day six shots behind runawayleader Greg Norman, he hounded him

down over the front nine holes to eventually win by five shots.One of the greatest fightbacks of all time in the majors, and afitting addition to his two play-off wins against Scott Hochand Ray Floyd in 1989 and 1990.

Ian Woosnam, that mighty Welsh Atomgets my third spot. Woosie was battlingwith Tom Watson and Jose Maria Olazabalcoming up the 18th. Normally a marvellousiron approach player, he missed the green

and finished in a tight spot. His recovery shot left him asizeable putt, which he stroked into the hole. Followed by hisclassic crouched pose and then being bear hugged by hiscaddy Phil “Wobbly” Morbey .

Severiano Ballesteros was called “TheCar Park Champion” by some derogatoryAmerican journalists after winning TheOpen Championship at Lytham in 1979. Heput the record straight the following Spring

by shattering the field over the first three rounds of TheMasters, the major considered home property. He wasleading by ten shots after rounds of 66,69.68 and when heteed off on Sunday, he could have cosied his route roundAugusta, but that was not Seve style. He continued in hiscustomary fashion, dropped shots on the way, but still won byfour. In so doing he became the youngest winner of the eventat that time. Three rounds of magic to set up the first of hisGreen Jacket wins.

To be the first to do anything is that little bitspecial, 1961 was the year when GaryPlayer became the first non American towin The Masters. He built his success onthree rounds in the sixties for a 54 hole

total of 206, a cushion of four strokes over local hero Arnold Palmer. The weather prevented play on Sunday, andthe final day was played on Monday, Player held his nerve to win by one shot to deprive defending Champion Arnie asecond success.

My own golf hero has always been JackNicklaus, in my view the greatest golferever, and certainly the best I have everseen. Holder of the greatest number ofmajor wins with seventeen titles, he came

to Augusta in 1986 aged 46 years, without any majorsuccess since he had won both the US Open at Baltusrol andthe USPGA at Oak Hill in 1980, six long years. It was to bethe most popular win ever. Jack made a vintage chargewhich yielded a final round of 65, to snatch the Green Jacketfrom the eager hands of Tom Kite and Greg Norman. Thestriking pose as he holed another putt, on his way to his 18thmajor, with his putter held erect like the sword of a warrior.

If Jack Nicklaus was the greatest, thenTiger Woods has been accepted in thatrole by the modern generation of fans.Since his first major success, within a fewmonths of turning professional after several

Amateur major wins, he was repeating the performances onthe big stage.

Tiger Woods became the youngest winner of The Masters,breaking records all along the way. A truly memorableperformance, winning by twelve shots and leaving the bestgolfers in the world trailing in his wake. He was to re-write

the record books and in the year 2000 he won the US Open,The Open Championship and the USPGA: he then won TheMasters in 2001, to be the holder of all four major titles atthe same time: The Tiger Slam.

The period covering the successes of Tiger Woods was dueevidence of his consistency, in particular his short game andputting ability, which for several seasons seemed to be infallible.One instance which probably won him his last Green Jacket,was at the 16th hole in the final round in 2005. Leading after54 holes by three shots, his lead had shrunk. Chris De Marcowas on the green 15 feet from the cup. Tiger was long and overthe green, when he proceeded to chip high left on the green toallow the ball to filter down, it trundled down, seem to stop thenfell into the hole for a brilliant birdie. That shot enable him to tie,and subsequently win the playoff.

From the sublime to the outrageous, for mynext shot definitely decided the player whoreceive the winners prize in 2012. AfterBubba Watson had tied for the lead afterfour rounds with Louis Oosthuizen of South

Africa, the sudden death playoff was begun. They halved the18th, then went to the downhill 10th hole. Bubba, left handedhooked his tee shot deep into the trees right of the fairway.He was 146 yards from the green, there was no direct shot, itseemed hopeless, the only option a chip out sideways. Bubbadid not see it that way, and smashed a wedge shot thathooked fully forty yards around the trees and onto the green.It proved to be the winning strike and Bubba Watson had wonhis first Green Jacket.

The Grand FinaleThe final selection is a story known by themajority of golfers round the world, toomany years ago for any to have witnessed,though Errie Ball the last of the original

players in the first event only died within the last year. It wasthe shot that established the reputation for The Masters andwith it the fame of Gene Sarazen. Having read so much andstudied the circumstances, it has attained a fairytale quality.Craig Wood had been pipped for the title in 1934, the veryfirst time The Masters was played.

The very next year he was leading in the final round whenSarazen who was trailing came to the 15th hole, he hit hisfour wood over the creek 235 yards and into the hole for analbatross. This enabled him to tie with Wood, and thencomfortably win the 36 hole playoff the following day.

One shot that was heard around the world and established bothThe Masters Tournament and “The Squire”, Gene Sarazen.

The subject of the Legends of Golf recently was Alister MacKenzie,the designer of Augusta National, it seems appropriate to followup the Masters theme, especially now that it is thefocus of attention, especially as it will be the opportunity for RoryMcIlroy to complete his career Grand Slam. Each year there areincidents which become the talking point, often a key element

which results in victory, sometimes a single memorable shot, but not exclusivelyso, other times it is a sustained run of brilliant golf.

Michael Rees

MASTERS MEMORABLE MOMENTS



Situated just off the A30, in the beautiful county of Cornwall, Trethorne offers achallenging and picturesque 18-holes with friendly and relaxed Cornish hospitality.

For further information,please call Club Receptionon 01566-86903 or email: [email protected]

2 Day Golf Breaksfrom £89.00

SUMMER GOLF BREAKSIN CORNWALL

Trethorne Golf ClubKennards House, Launceston

Cornwall PL15 8QE

0156686903

www.trethornegolfclub.com

y p yTK

ww

1 in 12players go

FREE

Dinner, Bed & BreakfastPLUS Unlimited Golf!2 Day Break £89.00pp3 Day Break £169.00pp4 Day Break £219.00pp


Michelle Shergill Legal (MSL)69 Basepoint Business CentrePremier Way, Romsey SO51 9AQT: 01794 329262www.shergilllegal.co.uk

Did you know that if you have a house and savings worthover £23,250 then youʼre vulnerable to losing those to pay

for care fees whether you choose to or not?

Are you aware that your children will have to pay 40%Inheritance Tax if you have assets over £325,000

including home and savings?

WHY TAKE THE GAMBLE?Call me today and let me help set your mind at ease.

I SPECIALISE INFamily Protection Wills, Inheritance Tax planning,Care Fees reduction/elimination and I offer FREE

consultations, home visits, appointments during evenings& weekends, and fixed fees.

BELEKGolf Academy

Fantastic opportunity to stay at the NEW prestigious Sueno Deluxe 5* Hotel and attend the 2015Turkish Open at the Montgomerie Golf Club Belek Turkey includes 3 rounds of competitiongolf with a great prize table that includes 2 FREE places for next years tournament

NEW SUENO DELUXE RESORT 5* HOTEL2015 TURKISH OPEN COMPETITION WEEK

Arrival date 29th & 30th October 2015• 7 nights Ultra All-Inclusive• FREE room upgrade guaranteed for

first 10 rooms booked• 3 rounds Sueno Golf Pines and Dunes• 3 competition days

Prize table to include:• *2 FREE return places for 2016• 1 day FREE entry into the

Turkish Open golf tournament• Includes presentation gala dinner• Includes FREE range balls each golf day• Includes Half way snack each golf day• Private Airport transfers• Golf transfers included

Email: [email protected]: www.sungolfbelek.co.ukTel: 0044 (0)115 9681007

Email: [email protected]: www.sungolfbelek.co.ukTel: 0044 (0)115 9681007

Terms and conditions apply see website for details. Flights are not included but can be arranged on your behalf.BELEK

ONLY

£799ppsharing

twin room

2 WinnersReturn FREE

in 2016


Winter is now here and a lot of you will put your clubs away not to be seen untilthe first cuckoo of spring is heard toutter his first words! Before we getthem out again it is a good time to givethem an annual MOT.

Even if your are one of the brave typeswho keep on playing regardless of theweather it is still a good idea to checkyour equipment.

Golfers invest a significant amount of moneyin equipment these days but often neglectproperly maintaining them leading to lessthan optimal performance on the course.Improve your game by inspecting your club'sgrips, heads, and shafts.

GripsCheck your grips and look for signs of wear.If the grips are in pretty good shape withminimal wear, then use a piece of fine steelwool with soap in it and scrub the grips. Thiswill clean off dirt as well as roughen the griprenewing it's tacky feel. If the grips are hardor excessively worn, then you need toreplace them.

Pay attention to grip size when making thereplacements. In general, the middle and ringfinger of the left hand (for RH golfer) shouldbarely touch the palm as it is placed in playing position.

HeadsInspect the heads of your clubs. If there aresigns of rust, treat them with WD-40 byapplying and rubbing until the rust isremoved. Clean the heads with a plasticbrush and warm soapy water. Make sure todry completely. Get the loft and lie checked.

Clubs can get out of alignment during normalplay. A two degree change in loft can resultin as much as ten yards in distance.

If your clubs have ferrules, take a look toensure that there are no gaps between thehead and the ferrule and that they are notloose. If the ferrules have lost their shine,applying a light coat of acetone will restoretheir lustre. Shake the club and listen forrattles in the head. Have repaired any rattlesor loose heads.

ShaftsTake a close look at the shafts. Inspect forrust and use WD-40 to remove as mentionedabove. Look for any dents and knocks in the shafts.

These will make the shaft weaker and should be replaced to avoid breakage duringa swing.

Check to see if any of the shafts are loose.Grab the clubhead in one hand and the gripwith the other and then twist. Any movementor squeak indicates that the head is looseand needs to be repaired. Take a look andsee if your shafts match.

Check the flex and length. Irons generallyhave a half inch increment between clubsand woods usually have an inch incrementbetween clubs. Inconsistent shaft lengthsand flexes can affect the club's accuracy anddistance. Any inconsistencies should betreated straight away.

All of us are faced with the decision of howto fill our bag with 14 clubs. Which shouldwe carry and which should stay at home? Inthe case of amateur golfers, there is not oneclub that should stay home, but probably twoor three… By far the most difficult clubs tohit for most players are long irons. The lowerloft makes it difficult to get the ball airbornefor most players - especially those withslower swing speeds.

Plus, the less loft a club has, the lessbackspin on a shot. Backspin can help toreduce hooks and slices. Think about it - youcertainly don't slice a wedge as much a #4iron do you?

Backspin from loft is one reason. Add in thefact that longer irons are just that - longer inlength - making it more difficult for mostamateurs to return them to impact consistently and it's easy to seewhy most players need not carry the #2, 3 &4 irons!

So what do you replace them with? Look toany number of utility woods on the market.

These clubs have larger, more forgivingheads, are often shorter in length and have a centre of gravity designed to help get the ball airborne. Look for clubs ofspecific lofts rather than just looking for aspecific number.

Keep in mind that different manufacturersuse different loft standards. So not all clubsstamped with a #7, for example, have the

same loft or playing characteristics. This issomething to bear in mind for all golf clubs.With woods and irons even within the samemanufacturer, the numbers do not necessarymatch each other.

Your pro or clubmaker can help in yourdecision-making. More and more touringprofessionals are going to utility clubs. If it'sgood enough for them, it should be goodenough for you!

For assistance with any of these checks,either phone or come and see me. Duringthe visit I can check your clubs and advise on any necessary work that needs to becarried out. Get to know your clubs byperforming an equipment check-up and seehow properly maintained equipment canimprove your game.

Make sure this year the only handicap youhave is your playing handicap and not the

clubs in your hand. Golf is hard enough atthe best of times without making it evenharder with equipment that needsadjustments and alterations.

For more information or to receive thebenefits listed above, contact David numbersbelow, to arrange an appointment.

A copy of this and my previous articles forDoyle’s Dilemmas can be found online athttp://www.servicetogolf.com/doylesdilemmas.asp.

Should you have any questions on this or anyequipment matter please feel free to call meat 01256 322007 or 0785990055

Alternatively, email me directly [email protected] my web site atwww.madetomeasuregolf.co.uk

Winter Equipment Check-up

8

BELEKGolf Academy


Get rid of the clubs youcan't hit - RIGHT NOW!



inter

armer

alid 01/11/2014 to 31/03/2015.

0 M£3

Talid 01/11/2014 to 31/03/2015.

5 Wk | £3eweid0 M

ms and conditions apply

kendee5 W

lf@ogo

rns.coldthlf@o

alid 01/11/20VVa

m | 01428 725 880 | wwworns.c

ms and conditions applyerTTealid 01/11/2014 to 31/03/2015.

ldth.o880 | wwww.

.ms and conditions applyy.

m orns.coldth


BELEKGolf Academy



BELEKGolf Academy

in the World of Ladies GolfYour Monthly Blog by Claire Kane

WHATS HOT OR NOT

When I joined my first golf club, Iremember feeling astounded when itwas pointed out that I still had to payfor competitions, despite having paidwhat seemed a fortune for my annualsubscription. Okay, it’s only a fewpounds to enter a comp but it all addsup if you play regularly, especiallywhen you’re also a significantcontributor to the catering and barfund as well!

I’ve come to the conclusion there arequite a few hidden costs in golf, one ofthem being lost golf balls. Some golfersseem to play with the same ball formonths (at least they find as many asthey lose) but I regularly have to top up.In fact, my golf Professional now makes apoint of letting me know when there’s aspecial offer on!

Then there’s the additional expense ofplaying in the various open competitionsand outings to other courses, where youinevitably end up purchasing a few raffletickets, enter the ‘twos’, tuck into a lovelymeal and are tempted by the specialoffers in the Pro Shop.

At least I don’t play with a group thathave side bets otherwise I’d definitely beforking out a few more pounds everyweek. I gather that if you win, you have tobuy the drinks in the clubhouse!

Golf may seem expensive but lookingback at history it’s far more affordabletoday than when the game started. Forinstance, when The St. Andrews Golf Clubwas formed in 1843 a feather ball costaround 2 shillings (10p) whereas minecost a mere 75p every time I thrash itout-of-sight. Bear in mind a laboureronly earned about 1 shilling and 6d (71/2p) a day.

If you still think golf’s expensive, thenconsider Japan with 12 million golfers, amere 1,700 private and public coursesand where membership can cost as muchas 40 million yen (roughly £250,000).

No wonder Japanese banks give loans forgolf membership.

In today’s economy, some golfers maythink twice about being members of aclub but it’s definitely worth it if you wantto KEEP playing, reduce your handicapand make friends for life.

Personally I think it’s worth every pennyjust for the banter and wit floating aroundin the clubhouse which is frequently far better entertainment than Saturdaynight TV.

© Claire KaneFollow my tales on twitter @golfsnippets

THE HIDDEN COSTSOF GOLF

WALLSAUCE LAUNCHES NEWGOLF MURALS SERVICE

A collection of stunning golf landscapephotographs is now available for the firsttime as wall mural coverings, thanks toBritish firm Wallsauce.

The service, which includes mural-sizedimages from golf photographers MatthewHarris and Andy Hiseman available exclusivelythrough Wallsauce, is being offered worldwideand is designed to appeal to golf clubs,company premises and individual golf-loversseeking inspirational golfing images to coverlarge wall spaces. In his new Wallsauce muralcollection, award-winning photographerMatthew Harris – described as ‘a master of hisart’ by Seve Ballesteros – has included imagesof some of the world’s most iconic golfingscenes, including a photograph from a 2014shoot to commemorate the forthcoming 400thanniversary at Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

Harris, who has covered 112 Majorchampionships, 14 Ryder Cups and countlessTour events in 57 countries, is initially offeringscenes from eight other world-class golfcourses on Wallsauce. These are Pebble Beachand Chambers Bay in the USA; BarnbougleDunes in Australia: Royal County Down andBallyliffin in Ireland; and Cruden Bay, TrumpLinks and St Andrews Old Course in Scotland.

Wallsauce will shortly start to release additionalMatthew Harris images on a monthly basis,including scenes from other classic golfcourses around the world.

A second golf photographer, Andy Hiseman,has also released a collection of serene golfinglandscape photographs available aswallcoverings on Wallsauce.

Hiseman’s aspirational images are generallytaken at first or last light, in the ‘magic hour’beloved of golfers everywhere, and show theinherent beauty of all golf courses.

Through Wallsauce, golf clubs can commissionan Andy Hiseman golf course photoshoot atdiscounted rates, for a limited period.

Customers can place an order for the golfimages directly through the Wallsauce websiteat www.wallsauce.com, or by calling a Helplineon 01772 284110. Spaces from 2 squaremetres up to 30 square metres can becovered, with installation lead times being amaximum of 7 working days.

Colin Watson, Director at Wallsauce parentcompany Omega Sky, said: “Our new golfcollection from Matthew and Andy sitsbrilliantly alongside our portfolio of DarrenHeath F1 photographs, and proves ourcommitment to making the world’s leadingsporting images available as wall muralcoverings. I am sure that every golfer willagree that these photographs are stunning.They look extraordinary when offered at largesize on a wall mural, and we are already takingorders from across the world.”

Matthew Harris said: “Like every photographerI have always been proactive, and look for newways in which to use my images. Qualitystandards have always been the issue withmurals, but Wallsauce meet a very exactingset of standards. It’s very exciting to finally beable to offer this new way to see myphotographs. Less is more, I think” hecontinued. “I have taken over four millionphotographs over the years, but I havecarefully selected a very limited number ofimages from among my portfolio for this initialoffering on Wallsauce. From Australia toScotland, via the USA and Ireland, these firstnine images offer a variety of scenes fromiconic golf courses both old and new. I hopethat golf lovers worldwide will enjoy seeingthem on their walls”.

Andy Hiseman said: “Forget any worries youhave previously had about image quality, evenfor very large walls. The guys at Wallsauceensure that the quality is superb, and they areexperts at covering all spaces. The end resultis incredibly striking. “


L_Andy Hiseman, C_Matthew Harris, R_Colin Watson



WINTER FOURBALL SPECIAL

FOUNDED 1905

WINTER FOURBALL SPECIALWhy not come and join us for a heartyfull English breakfast and 18 holes of golf

£100 per fourballPlease contact the office on 02392 551170

to make your reservation

www.leegolf.co.uk

Lee-on-the-Solent Golf ClubLee-on-the-Solent Golf Club

Valid Monday - Friday. Subject to availability

Friday and Sunday Night SpecialGolf Break Offer £50 PP

18 holes on day of arrival • 3 course dinnerOvernight accommodation • Full English breakfast

18 holes on day of departure

Winter Special Golf Deal4 Ball - £40

(1st October 2014 -28th February 2015)


BELEKGolf Academy


New retail premises, same old-fashioned valueThe team are thrilled to be opening twoneighbouring units at Basepoint, Abbey ParkIndustrial Estate, Romsey. Their new offeringwill comprise of a brand new retail store, fullystocked with leading brands and all the newlatest releases for 2015, plus a full selectionof ex-demo and previous model equipment,all at money saving prices. But that’s not all:

State of the art simulationIn a neighbouring unit, just a few metersfrom the pro shop, the team are proud topresent what is sure to become the number

one indoor performance studio in Hampshire;offering a true game changing experience.Fitted with a full simulator, GC2 launchmonitor and the cSwing 2 camera videocoaching system, the 121golf performancestudio will be offering a range of bespokecoaching packages as well as a full customfit service, unlike anything available locallybefore.

The indoor performance studio will allowgolfers of all abilities to practice, develop andenjoy their game in perfect conditions. Withthe freedom to experience playing some ofworld’s best courses, including Sunningdale

Country Club and Carnoustie Golf LinksChampionship Course the full simulationpackage at 121golf promises anunforgettable golfing experience forHampshire golfers.

What is the simulation experience? The simulator is a state-of-the-art systemdesigned to provide an outstandinglyrealistic, better than-life sized indoor golfenvironment - where you interact with thebig screen using the latest golf andmovement technology - for coaching, fitting,playing and practice. And in case you werewondering, you do hit real golf balls!

Simulation lets you avoid wind, rain, losingsight of the golf ball mid-flight and takes theguess work out of your performance. You willalways receive great feedback from fullytrained PGA pros on duty, so you can walkaway having practised with purpose.

GC2 Launch Monitor Every hit of the ball will be recorded andanalysed using the Foresight Sports GC2 – adevice which has revolutionised club-fittingand teaching. Its unique design offersunrivalled launch stats accuracy andunprecedented data speed in a system thathas been adopted by many of the world'sleading club manufacturers includingCobra/Puma, Titleist, Callaway, Adams, PINGand TaylorMade. The ultra-high-speed dualcamera design records the most accurateball flight statistics, and is able to directlymeasure ball flight and spin at club impactand launch, recording precise ball speed,spin (side, back and total), direction andlaunch angle, calculating carry and totaldistance in a split-second.


BELEKGolf Academy

The team from Chandlers Ford are moving to brand newpremises in Romsey and embracing the latest golftechnology to offer a cutting-edge golf performance studioand retail store.

121Golf is moving to new premises this spring, in order to be able tooffer Hampshire golfers state-of the-art simulation technology alongwith their customary no-nonsense value, premier customer servicelevels, innovative coaching packages and more.

NEW FOR 2015: THE 121GOLF EXPERIENCE IN HAMPSHIRE




cSwing Furthermore, the cSwing is the mostcomprehensive swing video analysis systemavailable. Experienced 121golf PGAinstructors are available for coaching,incorporating on-screen drawing tools, actionreplay, slow motion facility and multi cameracapture. The simplest way to improve.

Head Pro Mark Amey explains that 121golfare proud to be able to offer a range ofservices featuring the new golf technology,making sure there is a way for everyone toget involved, no matter what their playingstandard, age or experience. These include:

Coaching Sessions 121 coaching is a key part of the package,bringing simulation technology to all agesand abilities, with training sessions toinclude:• Detailed feedback in all aspects of

performance. • Comprehensive swing video analysis, club

data and ball data, leaving nothing tochance.

• The option for coaching sessions to berecorded, saved and transmittedelectronically, for golfers to review theirperformance after their session in thecomfort of their own home.

A Full Custom Fit ServiceGolfers will benefit from a custom fit servicewhich incorporates analysis intelligenceincluding:• Precise ball speed, spin (side, back and

total), direction and launch angle,

calculating carry and total distance in asplit-second.

• A comparison of each club being tested –meaning golfers will be able to see onscreen each club’s performance in theirhands and check on length and lie.

Private Practice HireGolfers will also have the opportunity to bookthe performance studio for private practicesessions, incorporating:• Full feedback on their performance, for

practise with purpose.• Yardage checks working out your average

distance with each club so that you canstart striking the ball with moreconfidence.

• Each shot that you hit will be recorded toillustrate the consistency of your shotpattern; highlighting any faults and helpingyou to go down the correct path to changeand improve your results.

Experience World Class CoursesIt will even be possible to play completerounds, from the first tee to the last green,with a playing time of under two hours for a4-ball, with the benefit of receiving full data

feedback on each shot played. There isplenty of scope, with the chance to play oneof 13 championship golf courses including: Brabazon Course, The Belfry, WarwickshireCarnoustie Golf Links Championship Course Cog Hill, Dubsdread CourseCongressional Country ClubHazeltine National Golf ClubMedinah Country Club, 2012 Ryder CupCourseOakmont Country ClubRoyal Birkdale Royal TroonSonoma ShoresSunningdale Country ClubThe Celtic Manor Resort 2010Turnberry Resort, Ailsa Course

CompetitionsClients will have the opportunity to hire theswing studio to play simulated golfcompetitions with friends including:• Full rounds on one of the 13 ChampionshipGolf Courses• Longest drive or nearest the pin • Unlimited players • DQ Shot for missed green or fairway • Overall leader board print out

Corporate entertainment, team buildingand networking The performance studio will also be availablefor full private studio hire along with drinks andsnacks, allowing patrons to play simulated golfcompetitions with customers, clients andcolleagues, with events hosted by 121golf PGAprofessionals, incorporating free swing tips.

The team will also be happy to discuss thepossibility of full private studio hire to view atop sporting event in your own private group.

Mark Amey and his team would like to warmlywelcome Tee Times readers to theperformance studio and retail store openingevent, starting 31st January and runningthroughout February. A range of opening offersand events are planned, including a ‘nearestthe pin’ competition with the chance to win afull custom fit set of new Cobra irons!

For the latest information, hot opening offersand to be one of the first to try the newequipment, contact the 121 Golf Team on01794 329 344. For the best deals daily, seewww.121golfshop.com or check out ourEbay store.

NEW VENUE OPEN SEE BELOW

BELEKGolf Academy



BELEKGolf Academy


BOURNEMOUTH-based Georgia Hall has ticked off a major milestone in her golfingcareer by securing her place on the Ladies European Tour.

The 18-year-old, who is now attached to Parkstone Golf Club in Dorset, is also a formerEuropean number one amateur and has been ranked as high as fourth in the world.

She earned her card by finishing secondafter five gruelling rounds at Tour School in Morocco.

Georgia turned professional in the middle oflast year, having won the British amateurtitle in June 2013.

‘I was just really happy it was over to behonest,’ she told BBC Radio Solent. ‘It was along two weeks. Morocco was very hardand hot.’

She travelled to north Africa after recentlyfinishing joint 38th at the Dubai LadiesMasters - where she achieved a hole in onewhich won her a sports car.

Now Georgia can focus on the next stage ofher career: ‘I don't need any Christmaspresents now,’ she joked after completingTour School with a final round of 71.

‘It means I play in every European event thisyear. I won't have to rely on invites and canqualify for the Majors. I'll have a busy year.’

Asked for her targets for 2015, she replied:‘To win my first European Tour event and qualify for as many Majors as I can -but also a consistent year with as many top 10s.’

Georgia delayed turning pro due because ofa combination of funding concerns andwanting to play in the Curtis Cup.

‘It's very exciting. I've wanted to do thissince I was seven,’ she added. Turning pro means a lot and I cannot wait for the future.’

Her career highlights so far include winningdouble gold at the 2013 Youth OlympicFestival and a good performance in theBritish Amateur Championship.

MAJOR MILESTONEFOR TEENGEORGIA

It’s double timefor Andrew, 13BURGEONING talent Andrew Mead,right, displayed perfect timing when hebecame the youngest golfer to win asecond BOSS watch for scoring a hole-in-one in a qualifying club competition.

While many golfers can go their whole liveswithout recording the elusive ace, 13-year-old Mead, from Newbury, has recorded twoin 16 months - on different par-threes.

The 10-handicapper, a member of theBerks, Bucks & Oxon county squad,achieved his second ace on the 125-yardsixth hole at Newbury & Crookham, afterholing out in June 2013 on the 151-yard14th at the Newbury Racecourse GC.

Andrew, who has been playing since he wasfour, explained: ‘I hit a seven-iron because itwas strongly into the wind, with the pin at

the front of the green. I was aiming to hitthe ball into the middle of the green andstruck it perfectly. We heard some shoutingfrom the next tee, but had no idea what hadhappened because it’s a blind tee shot.’

Young English playersready to make progressIT’S time to look forward to what willhopefully be another good season forEnglish professionals. Here we look atthree young English players and whatwe hope can happen for them in 2015.

Oliver Wilson to continue comeback?Rarely is there more of a surprise in golfthan when a sponsor’s invite wins one of thebiggest events on the European Tour. Thenagain, it is also rare to see a Ryder Cupplayer of just six years ago being reduced toenter any tournament on a sponsor’s invite:such has been the fate of Oliver Wilson’scareer in recent times.

Wilson surprised everyone by beating worldnumber one Rory McIlroy down the stretch atthe Alfred Dunhill Championship in October,but the bigger question is now whether Wilsoncan sustain this form. Earlier on in his career,Wilson built his game on the ability to grindout a score and openly admits that his pursuitto be a purer ball striker has set his careerback rather than take it forward.

With a two-year exemption on tour it willnow be interesting to see which way Wilsonwill go - will he take the opportunity to workon his game further or will he relax and justplay knowing he has a guaranteed job forthe first time in four years? This he willhave to decide and we will wait and see. Butone thing is for sure - Wilson is far too goodto be playing on sponsor’s exemptions.

Oliver Fisher ready to kick on?In 2005 aged sixteen, Oliver Fisher wasmade the youngest Walker Cup player of alltime and was rightly labelled the bestEuropean junior golfer since Sergio Garcia.Since then however it has been a frustratingtime for Fisher with just sixteen top-tenfinishes in eight years. Despite starting lastseason with no playing rights it appears thata series of swing changes and differingfitness regimes have finally bore fruit.

In 2014, Fisher had his best year yet in termsof money won and overall stroke average,proving that his all round game is in a muchstronger position. Now it is time for the Essexman to simply concentrate on playing with thesame level of confidence which he exudedeffortlessly during a record breaking juniorcareer and experience the same level ofsuccess in the professional game.

Matt Fitzpatrick to prove potential?In the same mould as Oliver Fisher, MatthewFitzpatrick had a highly successful amateur

career at a very young age. Having won theSilver Medal at the 2013 OpenChampionship and the U.S. AmateurChampionship in the same year in the faceof numerous lucrative sponsorship deals,Fitzpatrick admirably elected to pursue agolf scholarship in Chicago.

However, he came home after just threemonths and turned pro seemingly againstthe advice of coaches and fellowcompetitors within the amateur game whobelieved that Fitzpatrick lacked the physicalstrength and distance off the tee to besuccessful in the professional ranks at sucha young age.

So far he has proved his doubters wrong bysuccessfully gaining his European Tour cardat qualifying school which followed someencouraging results on the Challenge Tour.

Fitzpatrick’s situation is akin to that ofMatteo Mannasero who has a similar kind ofgame and also won a major amateurchampionship whilst he was still a teenagerdespite a lack of power.

Let’s hope Fitzpatrick plays to his strengthsmuch like Mannasero does and progressesexactly the same way.

TEE Times readers may rememberthat last time I wrote for the magazineI was a ‘full time amateur’ trying invain make it as a professional.

More traditional readers will nodoubt nod wisely to learn that Ihave since been pursuing a full-time business career and havecompleted an MBA, whilstsomehow maintaining my plus twohandicap at the weekends.

Now my studies are complete I hopeto become a regular contributor onceagain, writing about golf through thelens of a keen amateur. I hope youenjoy my observations.

Frustrating time:Oliver Fisher

Early success:Matt Fitzpatrick

Interesting choice:Oliver Wilson

By Kieran Lovelock,who worked at the2011 OpenChampionship, in amemorable picture withDarren Clarke’s trophy


Min

8 p

laye

rsTe

rms

and

cond

ition

s ap

ply

@CottrellParkLtd CottrellParkLtd

Keep up to date with the latest news, offers and events.

Tel: 01446 - 781781 Email: [email protected]

w w w . c o t t r e l l p a r k . c o m

Cottrell ParkGolf RESORT

GOLF from £19.95

Award Wining CUISINE

FREE use of GOLF SIMULATORS

Golf BREAKS

eeeeeeeeee ooooooooooooooofffffffffff GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLFFFFFFFFFFFFFF SSSSSSSSSSIIIIIIIIIIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTOOOOOO

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Two Championship Designed Courses set in The Heart of the Vale Glamorgan


Golf Breaks available from £69


Cottrell Park was one of only 5 clubs to be nominated in the recent Welsh Golf Club

of the year and been pipped to the post, they were delighted to finish a runner up.

Cottrell Park was one of only 5 clubs to be nominated in the recent Welsh Golf Club

of the year and been pipped to the post, they were delighted to finish a runner up.

BELEKGolf Academy



BELEKGolf Academy


Running through some of the most beautiful parts ofHampshire, the River Test is world famous for the quality of thefly fishing, especially in late Spring when the mayfly appears inabundance. It is also home to one of the most unique andscenic nine hole courses in the land, one that is available allthe year round. Whether on a cold winter morning, with abackdrop of deep blue sky and skittering clouds, or on aglorious summer day and a cloudless azure sky.

There are in fact not one but two very individual nine hole courses atLeckford Golf Club, called not surprisingly The Old and The New , -designed by two of the most famous and accomplished coursearchitects of the era in which they plied their trade. The Old was thework of Harry Shapland Colt, a design that came to fruition in 1931,created at the behest of John Spedan Lewis, the founder of the JohnLewis Partnership.

Colt must have been delighted when he firstcame and saw the landscape he had to workupon. An enchanting valley, lined with maturebeech trees and other traditional hardwoods,rising to a chalk downland with spectacularviews in all directions. A landscape he madefull use of to create a golfing masterpiece. Itis testimony to his design skills that thecourse has been little changed from that helaid down in the 1930’s.

The New course, just a short distance downthe way, sits on top of the chalk downlandlooking down on the Test valley, it wasdesigned by Donald Steel , very different butthe ideal accompaniment; great for the shortgame and perfect for the more mature andless agile members. A modern style withwater and bunkering adding to the test.

In these highly competitive times it isimportant for clubs to identify the facets oftheir club that will appeal to both membersand visitors alike, and the team at Leckfordhave found a successful formula that isideally suited to both. The club is mostunusual in that is has a full membership, anda waiting list, and that being so, it does notaccommodate individual green fee visitors.Although Leckford currently enjoys a fullmembership, information on joining the clubor going on the waiting list is available fromDaniel Robinson, whose contact details areat the end of this article.

Visitors who wish to play have two options bywhich they can enjoy the challenges set byColt and Steel, either belong to a golf societywith Leckford on the fixture list, or take partin one of the many charity events hosted bythe club. Societies are accommodated onany weekday, for a day ticket fee of just£19.50 per player, they can enjoy unlimitedgolf over the two courses, have access to thefacilities in the new clubhouse, and evenhave buffet meals arranged. The clubs doesnot have full catering facilities but there areseveral very good pubs and eatingestablishments nearby. Suffice to say thatvery many of the Societies are regularclients, booking the next year as soon as theday is over. If you belong to a Society, make apoint of ensuring that your Secretary is au

LECKFORD GOLF CLUB T

The Bramshaw LadiesJohn Spedan Lewis on the

7th green in the 1930's


B


BELEKGolf Academy

fait with the delights of this club. I would defyany golfer to find me better value for moneythan a day at Leckford. The minimumnumber required for a Society day is eightplayers, a far from prohibitive requirement,and it would be well worth organising agroup simply to enjoy the day. A glancethrough the responses from visiting societiesshows perfectly the value of the day, thisabbreviated email from the LadiesCommittee at Bramshaw Golf Club puts thematter most succinctly:

“ I am the one in charge of the LadiesSection for this year and because wehad, what everyone, but everyonedeclared was the best ever day out atLeckford, I’m getting in touch to seewhat we might be able to arrange for thisyear. We should all really like to do arepeat with the meal at the Farm Shopafter. We would be twelve players as lastyear. Really looking forward to arranginga repeat visit one way or another”

Sentiments which are very common amongstthe very satisfied visiting Societies. Thatbeing said, the interests of the members arealso fully addressed when societies are due.My personal experience tells me that this asituation that is far from common at clubstoday, when financial pressures impinge onthe benefits that were enjoyed by club

members in the not too distant past. Thefixture list give clear and ample notice on thewebsite, so that members are aware and canplan their games of golf to avoid clashingwith the groups, and of course weekends arealways free. No reservations or tee bookingnecessary, simply turn up, stroll over to thefirst tee and play away.

Golfing for a good cause. Charity Golf Dayshave been a part of the golfing scene formany years, from the huge national events inaid of Cancer Research, Children, Heartorganisations and more recently InjuredServicemen, to more modest but equallyimportant ventures in aid of local charities,which can so easily be overlooked. Thegenerosity of the public, and golfers arecertainly no exception, is always beingtested. Charity Golf Days are the ideal way tomake that important contribution and at thesame time have an enjoyable time doing so.Leckford Golf Club has been proactive inoffering excellent value to charitable causes,particularly those with a local connection,contributing to highly successful fund raising.

For a fixed fee, just £500, organisers have theuse of both golf courses, use of all the facilitiesat the club, including the kitchens andequipment. The club can arrange for the

catering to be provided, but use of the kitchenprovides total flexibility for catering options,and there is ample space for an al frescobarbecue, which is used by several groups.The staff at the club provide the professionaltouch, setting up long drive contests, nearestthe pin, sweepstakes, recording scores andprize giving. Leaving everyone else to savourthe golf courses, playing as much as desired,allowing the charity to benefit to the maximum.Prompting the following testimonial from a verysatisfied customer

“The venue was perfect for our CharityGolf Day, the course was presentedimmaculately, and the use of the loungeand kitchen meant we could preparefood maximising profit for our charity. Abig thank you to the team at Leckford”

So what do the players find when they setout on The Old course, which has so manyof the classic Colt features, echelon bunkers,elevated greens with run off areas, and falseapproaches. It is no surprise that his partner,Alister MacKenzie was an expert incamouflage during the Boar War, a skill thepractice soon exploited. It also has some veryunusual features, it starts with back to backpar fives, then a great par three, before thesignature hole, which is the dogleg fourth,justly considered stroke index one. Then achance to improve the scorecard with a runof holes before the finishing two holes, whichare my personal favourites. Drive off at the8th from an elevated tee to a hole runningparallel to the first, with the beechesstanding sentry on the right, and having amagnetic pull down the sloping fairway. Thegreen is long and narrow and well bunkered,sitting tightly into the hillside, it will be a wellearned par here.

The finishing hole is a par three, back to theclubhouse. A downhill shot to a large butvery well bunkered green, with the cosy newclubhouse looking down on it, and thebeautiful thatched cottage sat majesticallybehind it, a superb picture and a toughfinishing hole. A demanding standard scratch

of 72, when the course is played twice, anda double treat to play, kept in very finecondition throughout the year by thededicated green staff.

The commitment to best ecological andenvironmental preservation is strong, two ofthe seven designated reserves around theestate are on the golf course andconsiderable effort is put into downlandrestoration to the benefit of flora and fauna.John Spedan Lewis was an enthusiasticnaturalist, and created a Trust for theAdvancement of Natural Sciences. Staff fromthe Trust provide assistance in themanagement and planning of work on thegolf courses.

In addition to the high quality golf, LeckfordVillage and the Estate abounds in things todo. Within a short distance there is theLongstock Park Nursery, a gardenersparadise, and the world famous andspectacular Longstock Park Water Gardens,which are open to the public on the first andthird Sunday every month from April toSeptember in aid of local charities. Last butcertainly not least, there is superb fly fishingon stretches of the River Test and adjoininglakes, the second of my personal addictionsadequately provided for.

Many golf clubs and courses have a specialpersona, but in my experience, the club andthe courses, The Old Course in particular, atLeckford are very special, well worthwhatever effort it takes to get out for a dayticket to play golf there.

Michael Rees

For more information about LeckfordGolf Club and the other attractions onthe Leckford Estate visit the websites:

www.leckfordgolfcourse.co.ukAnd: www.longstockpark.co.uk

Or contact: Daniel Robinson at:Email: [email protected] or telephone 07860 719814

– FOR A GOOD CAUSE

THE PERFECT COURSE



BELEKGolf Academy


ON a European Tour where manyplayers have a nickname bestowed on them by their fellows, there was an obvious one for Englishman Andy Sullivan.

The 28-year-old from Nuneaton nailed a holein one last season which might haveattracted the usual new car as reward.

But handy Andy’s ace earned him a uniqueprize from the sponsors: a trip into space.Since then, his mates have been calling himThe Spaceman.

And how appropriate that his career reallyreally lifted off in style as he captured hisfirst European Tour title with a play-off victoryat the South African Open.

Even the manner of victory had something ofthe other-world feel about it. South African

Charl Schwarztel began the final round witha five-stroke lead and was still four aheadwith five holes to play.

But the 2011 Masters champion dropped fourshots in a 74 for an 11-under-par total,matched by Sullivan, who carded a five-under67. The players returned to the 18th for a play-off - and Sullivan won with a birdie.

Victory at the Glendower Golf Club inJohannesburg came in Sullivan’s 84th

European Tour event, and he became onlythe second Englishman to win the SouthAfrican Open after Tommy Horton in 1970.

Sullivan, who thereby gained a EuropeanTour exemption until the end of next year,said: ‘It’s unbelievable. After Saturday I didn’tthink I stood much of a chance with Charlgetting ahead that far.

‘I didn’t want to give him a second chance totake the title away from me so I amdelighted and I hope the guys at NuneatonGolf Club are having a few beers for me. Tojust play on The European Tour is somethingI’ve wanted to do my whole life, so to win anevent just caps it all off and to do it in SouthAfrica where I have always enjoyed playing,it has just been an incredible week.’

Sullivan had been one shot clear at thehalfway stage of the tournament, but

bogeyed the first four holes on his way to athird-round 74 and started the final dayseven shots off the lead.

Schwartzel, homing in on his maiden homechampionship, failed to get up and downfrom a plugged lie in a greenside bunker on the 14th. He then three-putted the 16then route to a double-bogey six, before anerrant tee shot on the 17th led to anotherdropped shot.

Sullivan holed his second shot for an eagle at the 407-yard 12th and also rolled in four birdies.

Both players missed the fairway in the play-off, but Sullivan produced a superbescape from the trees and holed from 12feet for a birdie to seal his maiden win as a professional.

Victory joy: England’s Andy Sullivan celebrates his maiden European Tour win

Lift-off forthe golfer they callSpaceman

THE South West and Wales PGA hasunveiled an exciting tournament line-upfor 2015 at some of the region’s finestvenues, writes Peter Godsiff.

Highlights include visits to the Celtic ManorTwenty Ten Ryder Cup course, thechampionship links of Burnham & Berrow,Woodbury Park and a new event at formerEuropro host Bovey Castle in Devon. Threestops are made to the impressiveCumberwell Park complex in Wiltshire whilethe quartet of leading Dorset courses,Dudsbury, Remedy Oak, Ferndown andParkstone, also feature.

The April Cornish Festival, which is alreadyselling fast, is played over stand-out linkscourses Trevose, St Enodoc and Newquay.The exciting schedule includes new events atBristol and Clifton, Dainton Park and BroomeManor while Lansdown and Newquay returnto the circuit.

Glenn Ross, the West PGA secretary, said:‘This year the emphasis is on great venuesand high quality events. We areconcentrating on these so we can help the

development of our county PGAs byfacilitating their ability to run their ownsmaller local pro-ams this year.‘

In addition to a pro-am in September, Burnham& Berrow will celebrate its 125th anniversaryby hosting the PGA Professional Championshipalongside Regional qualifiers for both thechampionship and the Lombard Trophy.

The Celtic Manor Resort 2010 Ryder CupCelebration Pro-Am is played on May 20while the annual PGA dinner returns to thecalendar after a long absence on November2, also at the prestigious resort.

The gala event features the annual prizepresentations following a limited fieldshotgun start pro-am on the Twenty Ten

course earlier in the day.Four Order of Merittournaments have been finalised and makeup the ranking tournaments for the season,with Wessex Golf Centre’s Michael Watsondefending his title.

The programme starts with the seventh TotalTriumph Classic at Oake Manor in Somerseton May 13-14 and once again amateurs willhave a chance to play alongside the finestPGA Professionals on the second day in theirown strokeplay competition.

The Dudsbury Masters, supported byRingwood Brewery, follows on June 8-10. ThePGA West Region Players Championshipreturns to Cumberwell Park for a fourth year onJuly 13-15.Marston’s, the UK’s market leadingbrewer of premium cask and bottled ales, will

be the title sponsor of the PGA West RegionChampionship for the fifth successive year.

The South West’s most prestigious andlongest-running Order of Merit tournamentreturns to Chipping Sodbury Golf Club fromAugust 17-19. Bristol’s Gordon Brand Jnr,one of 14 Ryder Cup players to have claimedthe title, won his second championship whenit was last held at the South Gloucestershirecourse in 2006.

Last year’s unique event embraced fourchampionships. David Dixon (Enmore Park)took the major award while Tracy Loveys(Bigbury), Kelvin Aitken (Chippenham GolfCentre) and Toby Hunt (St Mellons) willdefend the women’s, seniors’ and assistants’titles respectively.

A pre-tournament pro-am is run on the firstday of each 36-hole tournament.Youngprofessionals under the age of 30 and clubassistants will again feature the Pro’s SprintLeague in association with Titleist and FootJoy,an early-season four-stage 18-hole strokeplayevent at Weston-super-Mare, CumberwellPark, Dawlish Warren and St Mellons.

Among highlights: Celtic Manor’s Twenty Ten course

Three stops: impressive Cumberwell Park in Wiltshire

WEST PGA SEASON PEPPERED WITH QUALITY



BELEKGolf Academy


GREAT SOCIETY PACKAGESAVAILABLE ALL WEEK PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS

Rushmore Golf Club Tollard Royal Wiltshire SP5 5QB 01725 516391www.rushmoregolfclub.co.uk

“A little corner of Heaven”

No Joining Fee and6 months ½ price

on all MembershipsBeginners Membership available



BELEKGolf Academy

Hampshire Ladies GolfBeverly’sBIG Secrets– Beverly HukeFollowing on from last month, if a training aid is good then it’s worthbringing to your attention more than once!

The “Warm Up & Grip Trainer” is anothersimple, effective and inexpensive little tool

to get your swing in good shape for 2015.

The moulded grip gets your hands holdingthe club nicely. Make sure you swing slowly,hinging and releasing your wrists as yourotate your torso back and through.

Available online or in the best golf shops!

Let’s work on your perfect swing in 2015please call me 07973 307880or check out www.beverlyhukegolf.com

English National County ChampionsHampshire became the new EnglishWomen’s County Champions at Belton Parkin Lincolnshire. They swept aside strongopposition from 5 other regional finalistsover a gruelling 5 days at Belton Park GolfClub in Lincolnshire

Hampshire County ChampionGeorgie Mundy was crowned Hampshire’sCounty Champion. Championship week atStoneham Golf club. Georgie plays her golfat Corhampton Golf club.

Chris QuinnChris won gold medal as a member of theEnglish Seniors team that won the EuropeanChampionships at Gut Altentann Golf club inAustria. She was also a member of theEnglish Seniors team to win the HomeInternationals at Huddersfield Golf club. Chrisplays her golf at Hockley Golf club.

Emma AllenOlympic hopeful and Hampshire JuniorChampion Emma was a member of theEngland team which won the Girls’ HomeInternationals at Donabate Golf club, Ireland.Emma meeting the Duchess of Cambridge,at an event hosted by GSK at its cutting-edgeHuman Performance Lab in London. Emmaplays her golf at Meon Valley Golf club.

Charlotte BarrowHampshire Junior Captain Charlotte wonthe Hampshire Schools Championships forthe third year running and was one of only9 girls nationally to qualify for theTelegraph BMW Junior Golf Championship2014 at Quinta do Lago in Portugalfinishing in 4th place. Charlotte with RyderCup captain Paul McGinley just after theRyder Cup. Charlotte plays her golf atBrokenhurst Manor Golf club.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014

This years 2015 golf captains for MeonValley Golf Club are Phil Hayward andLiz Lewis.

Phil and Liz have been members of MeonValley for 20 and 8 years respectively. They

are both very actively involved in all inter-club leagues and competitions as well assupporting all club comps. They are lookingforward to a fantastic year, organizing moresocial events and most of all for some warmsunny golf.

MEON VALLEYNEW 2015 CAPTAINS

Pictured: Phil Hayward (Mens 2015 Captain) and Liz Lewis (Ladies 2015 Captain)

Hampshire ladies encourage and promote the interests of women and girlsamateur golf at all levels. 2014 has been a great year for them in Hampshire,Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. Here are some of the highlights:

Girls AcademyWith its success Hampshire Ladies haveset up a third centre, Paultons Park, NrSouthampton for its programme in 2015.

A fun assessment day is being held on 28March for girls keen to have a go and getinterested in the game; have limitedexperience and have not joined a club orare currently members of a golf club with orwithout a handicap. For further detailscontact either lead coach, Kevin Flynn on02392 462266, Academy Co-ordinator

Jane Shergold on 01428 [email protected] or CountyJunior Organiser Elke Jackson on 01256473049 [email protected]

Whether you just enjoy a round of golfwith your friends or are a little morecompetitive Hampshire Ladies have avaried range of events in their programmefor 2015. For further details visitwww.hampshireladiesgolf.co.ukor follow us on Facebook (you do notneed to be a member).

Onward into 2015

GOLF WINTER SPECIALS

Chainsaws& Trimmers

Ride On Mowers Industrial PedestrianMowers

Utility Truck &Golf Carts

Compact Tractors

The Outdoor Power Equipment Specialists

POwr Tools

54 Bridge St. Christchurch Tel: 01202 473355

Golf Buggy

Shop Online at www.POwrtools.co.uk

Repairs

Servicing

Spares

Batteries

Accessories

Sales

Secondhand

All Makes

On or Off Site

Singles or Fleet



March Midweek Bargain Breaks from £50pppn!

Additional Facilities FREE to residents of our hotelsLeisure

SwimmingSpa & Sauna

SnookerTen-Pin

Family FunhouseGamezoneWaterslidesPlay Area

RangesArchery

Air PistolsAir RiflesLasers

SportsBowls

Table Tennis5-A-SideBasketball

Racket SportsTennis

BadmintonSquash

Short Tennis

PLUS unique Craft Centre featuring 17 tutored crafts, including Pottery & Woodwork

Autumn to SpringSpecials

NOW - 29/4/15

Kigbeare Par 72 6528Pines Par 72 6400Beeches Par 69 5765Oakwood Par 68 5502Ashbury 9 + Pines Front 9 Par 69 5804Ashbury 9 + Pines Back 9 Par 71 6140Willows Par 54 1939

FREE

Hydro

Spa

!

“I’ve never played such fantastic courses.” Stephen W - Trip Advisor

Set in the foothills of Dartmoor National

At least 27 holes of FREE golf with each night of stay!

&TheManor

House

AshburyHotelsHotelshbAshbury

H t l

&&ouHouseManor

&hb

The

&hb



ed such yer plaayve nev“I’


Stephen W ” fantastic courses.ed such


AdvisorripTTrStephen W


ed su


NOW - 29/4/15Specials

Autumn to Spring

yer plaayve nevI

Stephen W


Hydr

fantastic courses.uch

Advisor


o Sp

a!

Fdr

FREE

HydrEEo S

ro

rip- TTrW

PLUS unique Craft Centre featuring 17 tutored crafts, including Pottery & Woodworkennt TTeShor

SquashonntBadmi

ennisTTeRacket Sports

letbalBask5-A-Side

ennisable TTeTTawlsBo

SportsAdditional Facilities FREE to residents of our hotels

PLUS unique Craft Centre featuring 17 tutored crafts, including Pottery & Woodworkennis

on

Racket Sports

eay ArPlasslideeratW

GamezoneunhouseFFamily

nen-PiTTeerSnook

Spa & SaunangimmiSw

LeisureAdditional Facilities FREE to residents of our hotels

PLUS unique Craft Centre featuring 17 tutored crafts, including Pottery & WoodworksaserLsleAir Rif

olstAir PisyerchAr

Ranges

sGamezone

Additional Facilities FREE to residents of our hotels


Chainsaws& TrimmersChainsaws

& TrimmersRide On Mowers Industrial Pedestrian

MowersPedestrian

Mowers



Compact Tractors

The Outdoor Power Equipment Specialists

CHRISTCHURCH

POwr Tools

54 Bridge St. Christchurch Tel: 01202 473355

Golf Buggy

Shop Online at www.POwrtools.co.uk

Repairs

Servicing

Spares

Batteries

Accessories

Sales

Secondhand

All Makes

On or Off Site

Singles or Fleet

Repairs

Servicing

Spares

Batteries

Accessories

Sales

Secondhand

All Makes

On or Off Site

Singles or Fleet


OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIPOPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

SOUTHWICK PARK GOLF CLUB

To get more information telephone or email 02392 380131 option1

jameslever@southwickparkgolfclub.co.ukwww.southwickparkgolfclub.co.uk

* Terms & conditions apply.

14 Months for the price of 12 We now offer intermediate membership

categories (18-29 yrs) Adult members enjoy one free junior

membership when they join.

There are other free benefits including thechance to play at other reciprocal golf clubs

in the area. Come and view our facilities and learn more about our fabulous offers

we have available!

BELEKGolf Academy



BELEKGolf Academy

PAUL McGinley is playing his cards very close to his chestover who he will recommend for the 2016 European RyderCup captaincy.

Darren Clarke remains the strong favourite to succeed McGinley asEuropean skipper but the Dubliner insists that he is remaining neutralat this stage. One unknown factor is whether there is still a tinge ofbad feeling between the two after Clarke withdrew his support forMcGinley’s 2014 captaincy bid.

McGinley said: ‘Would Clarke be a good captain? The one thing Icannot do is express an opinion on that.’

The successor to McGinley, who led Europe to their 2014 victory, isexpected to be appointed in the next two months with Miguel AngelJimenez and Thomas Bjorn being mentioned as other possiblecandidates for the role at Hazeltine.

The selection panel will also include former captains Jose MariaOlazabal and Colin Montgomerie, as well European Tour officials, but

McGinley’s opinion is likely to carry particular weight after his triumphat Gleneagles.

‘We’re still communicating, there are a number of people involved inmaking that decision - current players, potential players goingforward, and people who are associated with the Ryder Cup,’ addedMcGinley. ‘I’m gathering information from everyone and I want to get a really solid view of what everybody thinks before I bring myideas forward.’

Clarke, the 2011 Open champion, has strong credentials, havingplayed in the Ryder Cup five times and helped lead the team as vice-captain in 2010 and 2012.

Clarke initially backed McGinley’s bid to be the 2014 captain, only toput himself forward and

That led to strain in the relationship although McGinley insisted afterhis team’s 16½-11½ success last September that he would not lettheir differences influence his opinion on who should succeed him.


Ryder Cup winningways: McGinley andClarke.

Left: ContenderMiguel Angel Jimenez

Ryder Cup: Will Paul’s pick be Captain Clarke?

Golf service industryset for ‘Oscars’POPULAR BBC sports presenter Dan Walkerwill be the compere once again when thefifth annual 59Club service excellenceawards take place later this month atMarriott Forest of Arden, Warwickshire.

Regarded by many as the ‘Oscars’ of the golfservice industry, the awards’ evening is theculmination of a day of seminars on the themeof customer relationships. The awards aredesigned to recognise excellence within thegolf industry throughout 2014 and the eveningwill also see the presentation of 59Club’scoveted gold and silver flag designations.

Speakers for the day’s seminars are marketspecialists, including the chief operatingofficer at Bellerive Country Club, Missouri,Jeffrey Kreafle. Awards to be made includethe ultimate golf experience; golf group of theyear; golf operations team of the year; salesteam of the year; and best retail experience,plus a number of individual accolades.

Previous award winners include four-timeRyder Cup venue The Belfry, 2010 Ryder Cupvenue Celtic Manor Resort, The Vale Resort,Marriott, De Vere, Wentworth, Stoke Park,Close House and Goodwood.

One, two, threefor EnglandDANNY Willett started the new season instyle as he won the second EuropeanTour title of his career with victory at theNedbank Golf Challenge.

The top three were all Englishmen, withWillett edging out playing partners RossFisher and Luke Donald.

The 27-year-old, whose previous triumphcame at the BMW International Open in2012, carded a six under par 66 to win byfour shots at the Gary Player Country Club inSun City.

Willett, 84th in the world rankings, made hischarge up the leaderboard on the Saturdayand continued his progress in a final roundthat included half a dozen birdies, leaving him18 under for the tournament.

He said: ‘South Africa is a place that’s suitedme in the past. I’ve played good golf downhere, love the place, love the people,everything about it is great. It’s been a trulyfun test of golf.’

Fisher, who won the Tshwane Open in SouthAfrica, recorded seven birdies and threebogeys to finish two ahead of Donald.

Donald, former world number one, led by oneovernight but failed to mark his 37th birthdaywith his first victory since the BMW PGAChampionship in 2012 following a frustratingone over par 73.

Donald said: ‘There were a lot of positives.It’s nice to put myself back in position. I couldhave played a bit better but I still would havehad to shoot five under just to tie with Danny.He played really focused golf today and hatsoff, he’s a deserved winner.’

THE YOUNG ONES CHOSENFOR STARMAKING SCHEME

Record numbers: Youngsters at a Dorset Golf Academy coaching session

OVER 100 youngsters – more thanever before – have been selected fora Dorset golf coaching scheme.

Children aged as young as eight aretaking part in the Dorset County GolfAcademy sessions, which will run untilMay and prepare the young players forthe season.

‘This is a real milestone for us,’ said DeeWood, who runs the scheme for theDorset Golf Partnership. ‘There are 105children in the programme, which is thelargest number since it started in 2009.

‘They’ve all had to go through a selectionprocess to show their potential andenthusiasm for the game.

Now, they are being nurtured by thespecially selected PGA golf coaches, whotake a great deal of pride in coaching andencouraging children to reach theirhighest potential.’

Over the years the Academy has producedplayers who have gone on to win events atboth club and county level. Many haveprogressed to county squads run by theDorset County Golf Union and the DorsetLadies’ County Golf Association.

The Academy programme was set up byEngland Golf and is run by the Dorset GolfPartnership, with coaching taking place atfive golf clubs across the county: CanfordMagna, Bridport & West Dorset, Dudsbury,Ferndown Forest and Sturminster Marshall.

The head Academy coach is Dave Cooperof Canford Magna and the team iscompleted by: Dave Bartlett (BulburyWoods), Mike Dodd (SturminsterMarshall), Craig Gale (Ferndown Forest),Fern Grimshaw (Wessex Golf Academy),Adrian Harris (Broadstone), Des Lochrie(Weymouth), Dave Parsons (Bridport &West Dorset), Darrel Ranson (CraneValley), Adam Sawyer (Dudsbury), DarrenStratman (Ferndown Forest).

Promoting golfTHE International Sports PromotionSociety (ISPS HANDA) and the LadiesEuropean Tour have extended theirpartnership to promote golf, especiallyblind and disabled golf.

Already one of the biggest supporters ofwomen’s golf, ISPS HANDA will become astrategic partner of the LET across the tourand charitable events. It is part of a two-yearagreement, with the option to renew for afurther year.



The Burley Golf ClubThe Burley Golf Club‘in the heart of the New Forest’

Picturesque course with fast and true greensFREE reciprocal golf at 10 other clubs

Warm, family friendly clubhouse with first class catering

Telephone or email [email protected]. 01425 402431 www.burleygolfclub.co.uk

Cott Lane, Burley, nr. Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 4BB

WINTER WARMERSValid Feb 2015 to Mar 2015 (Min 4 players)

Weekdays: £23 per personBacon roll & coffee plus 18 holes

WINTER WARMERSValid Feb 2015 to Mar 2015 (Min 4 players)

Weekdays: £23 per personBacon roll & coffee plus 18 holes

OPEN DAYS FOR MEMBERSHIPWed 25th Feb – Ladies

Sun 8th Mar – all Adults and JuniorsMon 9th Mar – Gentlemen Seniors


https://trolleys4golf.comInternet save site

Serving the golfer for over 15 years, renowned for high qualitytrolley repair parts, shipped same day UK and shipped worldwide.

More often alternative parts replacing the substandard originalspec equipment sold with trolley or from the trolley suppliers onthe rare occurrence they may keep spare parts! Quality assured.

01494 868073 South Buckinghamshire

Motocaddy TrolleysParts & Service

GTECH & Parts

All parts as in (obsolete) control modules for Motocaddy S1 & S3, modules Hillbilly allmodels Talisman, Oriel, Caddimatic Energy, Slazenger, Masters, Ultracaddy Powerbug Pro

Master all 12volt Trolleys.

Switches, potentiometers, looms, controllers, chassis parts,motors, gearboxes, most parts for most trolleys.

Batteries, bags, leads for all trolleys, also Lithium batterieswith 5 YEAR GUARANTEE*.

Wheels, axles, clutches for Hillman, Hillbilly, Powakaddy, Terrain,Energy, Slazenger, Caddiemaster , Topcart, Fraser and most

trolleys. Bushes for Hillbilly wheels.

HILLBILLY tyres, wheel bushes, and complete rear wheel kits……

GOLF TROLLEYS AND TROLLEY REPAIR PARTS

BELEKGolf Academy

Mobile: 07887 545114 e n q u i r i e s @ d a v i d - e d w a r d s . c o . u kwww.david-edwards.co.uk

The World’s No1 Golf ShowDavid Edwards International Golf Show

& On Course Video Commentary

The World’s No1 Golf ShowDavid Edwards International Golf Show

& On Course Video Commentary

BOOK NOWFOR 2015

Corporate Golf Days Club Anniversary

CelebrationsCaptain’s Days Charity Days

What a great show; your ball striking was impressive

- Rory McIlroy,World No1 Golfer

A truly fantastic enjoyable show andloved the commentary - Ant & Dec

Without doubt the best golf show I haveever seen and his video commentary isunbelievably entertaining

- Lee Westwood, Ryder Cup Player

Performed at many prestigiousevents which include The Ryder

Cup, Solheim Cup and 4 Race to Dubai events.

ANY minute now they’ll all be turningup on E-bay.

I’m talking about those presents whichfriends (are we sure about that?) and familyinflict on golfers whenever Christmas or abirthday looms.

Now I understand how difficult it is buyingpresents for we bus-pass gents.

Even so, that’s no excuse for the ‘hilariousbutt putt game’ with its ‘bare-faced cheek.’You get the drift, I imagine.

Strike your ball towards what appears to bea plastic facsimile of the rear view of a 25-stone man, and if you’re lucky, you arerewarded what they describe as atriumphant bout of gas.

As if this isn’t enough to make you throwall your clubs into a fast-flowing river, theyoffer you a choice of six different soundeffects to celebrate your triumph.

Yes: I’m afraid that means what you think it means.

The only good news is that batteries arenot included so you can probably donate itto the club raffle before it explodes.

What this does for your golf, I can’timagine, although I think it could bring on asevere attack of the yips when faced with acan’t-miss hole-in-one.

What we have here is the one seriousdrawback to our favourite sport. The near-and-dear, bored with buying us socks, areeasily tempted by an array of amusinggimmicks that must surely have beendreamed up at the annual meeting of theBenny Hill Memorial Society.

The designers seem to be irreversiblyconvinced that golf is somehow linked withthe processes of either reproduction orthings lavatorial. I must say that the secondone does occasionally spring to mind whenone of our group, under sudden pressure,vanishes into the bushes for a moment.

But as for the former, I simply don’t see it.And I don’t think that having a tee in theapproximate shape of a tiny, pink, plastic,naked lady would do anything for my fade.

Fortunately, very few of these astonishingcreations reach the golf course. It’s just aswell. Anyone who tries one of theirexploding golf balls – ‘your pals will bedoubled up with laughter’ – on my ex-parafriend John will find himself doubled up,but not necessarily with laughter.

The same goes for the wind-up golf ballequipped with two tiny legs which shouldcome in useful when it scampers down thegarden and hops into the dustbin.

There’s one putting practice game whichcomes with a miniature green, cup, flag,putter and balls – by why with a ‘Do NotDisturb’ sign?

Because, and you must excuse my wearysigh, you are meant to play it while seatedon the lavatory.

Of course, this could just be sour grapes.When I tried out my table-top golf present, I failed.

I rather overdid my swing with the two-inchplastic club and it landed in what I can onlycategorise as a water hazard.

And I’ve simply no idea how to get out of acup of coffee.

Continuing the saga of a late-convert golfer’s search for glory on the greens. . .

The gifts that keep on misgiving. . .DIARY OF ABUS-PASSGOLFERBy Bob Evans


BELEKGolf Academy

In the induction ceremony at the WorldGolf Hall of Fame in the year 2000, JohnJacobs was inducted in the LifetimeAchievement Category; there could nothave been a more fitting recognition forthe golfer who has contributed so muchto the game. As a player, sadly not fullyappreciated, administrator, organiser, andmost distinguished of all as a coach andinstructor, his impact was enormous.Described by Ken Schofield as “the fatherof European Golf”, he engineered theevolution of the European Tour, despiteobstructions from the PGA establishmentof the day.

John rightfully earned that distinctive title ofDr Golf in the 78’s and 80’s when hedeveloped coaching strategy and coachingschools around the world, particularly in theUnited Kingdom and America, in the processtraining many of the young professionals whowent on to spread his methods to all cornersof the globe. He taught many of the world’sbest professional and amateur players,national squads and talented individuals whoall benefited from the skilled teaching of themaster. The list of golfers who have soughthis counsel is legendary. It includes suchnames as Seve Ballesteros, Jose MariaOlazabal, Tom Watson and Tony Jacklin.

There is a famous story told of his encounterwith Jack Nicklaus during practice at TheOpen in 1969. After hitting two drives out ofbounds, Jack turned to John and said,“You’re supposed to know about thesethings, what am I doing”. Thank God forthat, Jacobs replied, I thought you wouldnever ask!

John Jacobs was born on Yorkshire in 1925,at Lindrick where his father was theprofessional. Sadly his father died in 1934,his life foreshortened by the ravages of theFirst World War. John turned professionalafter his service in the Royal Air Force, andhad a creditable record recording two wins in1957, when he won the Dutch Open and TheSouth African Matchplay title, beating GaryPlayer in the final. His greatest achievementhowever was two years prior in the RyderCup in 1955; played at the Thunderbird

Country Club in California. The Great Britainand Ireland team, Captained by Dai Rees,were total underdogs, but John was the onewhole stole the headlines, he had a 100%record in the match, won both his foursomesand then defeated reigning MastersChampion Cary Middlecoff in the singles.

After retiring from tournament play, heapplies himself to teaching, and rapidlyearned himself a fine reputation, for bothsimplicity of his method, and his ability toimpart the knowledge he had acquired.Establishing John Jacobs very successfulteaching centres in both the United Kingdomand the USA.

In 1971 he was approached about becomingTournament Supremo of the European Tour,

but his earlier experience with the malignantpolitics years earlier made him reluctant todo so. However he was persuaded to takethe job, and devoted four years of his time asTournament Director General to establishingand laying the foundations of the Tour beforehanding over to Ken Schofield. During histime at the helm he had managed thetransition to bring the controlling interests ofthe tournament professional to the fore, atask he was uniquely qualified to accomplish.Facing down the attempt to derail the newstructure between 1973 and 1975 afterColin Snape took over as Secretary of thePGA. He had turned the vision into a reality,by the strength of his personal stature and isowed a debt by every successful Europeanplayer since.

Despite all his accomplishments, which alsoextended to golf course design, he will beprimarily remembered as an instructor, thebooks he wrote are still sources of inspirationtoday. His book Practical Golf is still on thetop ten list of best golf instruction books ofall time. The man who wanted so much to bethe best player realised that he could teachfar better than he could play, perhapsinfluenced by his gentle, practical andconsiderate nature. Butch Harmon himself ateaching maestro said “John Jacobswrote the book on coaching; there is

not a teacher out here who does notowe him something”.

He was Captain of the Ryder Cup team in1979 and 1981, and helped to usher in thenew players when the rules were changed toinclude players from Europe for the first time.The start of the new era, and he wasresponsible for getting Seve Ballesteros toplay in the team in 1981.

John was awarded the OBE in the NewYear’s Honours List in 1997, inducted intothe World Golf Hall of Fame in 2000, andmade an Honorary Member of the EuropeanTour, honours he so rightly deserved. Borninto a golfing environment, he is a truecountryman at heart, living with his dogs in adelightful converted coach house inLyndhurst in the heart of the New Forest. Hestill enjoys his few holes of golf, and hisgame fishing, and as he approaches hisnineties he still has that youthful smile thatmakes him so easy to approach and talkwith, a privilege that anyone who has sharedwill fully recognise. One of nature’sgentlemen and one who has been a Titan inwhatever sphere of the game in which hehas been involved. He is a real Legend of theGame.

Michael Rees

LEGENDS OF THE GAME......DR GOLF – JOHN JACOBS

24 TEE TIMES FEBRUARY 2015 WWW.121GOLFSHOP.COM 01794 329344

John with Desmond Haynes

1955 Ryder Cup team



Alresford Golf Club

Cheriton Road, Tichborne Down, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0PNTel : 01962 733746 Email:[email protected]

www.alresfordgolf.co.uk

WET WEATHER ALREADY EFFECTING YOUR GOLF?

DO YOU GET REAL VALUE FOR MONEY FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

Come and see our facilities for yourself and play

one of the best free draining course in the area.

JOIN IN FEBRUARY for ONLY £1108 (7 Day Membership)NOTHING more to pay until 01/01/2016 (terms and conditions apply)

• Highly regarded and well presented free draining course• Friendly clubhouse • No booking system for tee times necessary• Superb practice facilities • Regular competitions and ‘roll up’s’

• Reciprocal golf at 6 other private members clubs

‘enjoyable golf & a great deal more’

wwww.water loovi l legolfc lub.co.uk

WATERLOOVILLE GOLF CLUBCherry Tree Avenue, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8AP.

Tel.No. 02392 263388Email: [email protected]

WATERLOOVILLEGOLF CLUB

Lifestyle Membership£520

7 Day Playing RightsHandicap Management

Access to CompetitionsFood and Beverage Discounts

£50 bar levy included in price

Designed by Sir Henry Cotton, Waterlooville Golf Clubis a beautiful Parkland Course

well known for its friendly social atmosphere.

Call or e-mail us today for full details.

BELEKGolf Academy



BELEKGolf Academy


Fortunately the day I arrived was perfect golfweather, cloudless blue skies, little wind andplenty of sun. It was during the hour’s taxi rideto the idyllic village of Bad Kleinenkirchheimwhere I was staying that I found time to quietlyadmire the local scenery only my reverie wasrudely interrupted when a puzzled taxi driverwith limited German suddenly pointed to thesurrounding mountains, saying, ‘Kein schnee,kein schnee!’ It took several seconds for thepenny to drop and realise he had mistaken mylarge golf bag for a bag containing skis.Assuring him that it was golf I had come toplay and not to ski, he barely uttered anotherword for the rest of the journey.

During the winter months Bad Kleinkirchheim,(or KKK as it is fondly referred as), is a popularski resort and in the summer months a perfectholiday retreat. I was here to play golf andspend a few relaxing days staying at the familyrun Hotel Trattlerhof and on my arrival wasimmediately greeted by the owner’s son,Jacob Forstnig who kindly suggested tea inthe hotel’s pretty garden overlooking a field ofmooing cows and a nearby fast runningmountain stream. The whole setting couldn’thave been more idyllic.

My first round of golf was played on the 18hole par 72 Championplaz Kaiserburg coursewith Jacob as my guide and playingcompanion. We drove to the course in thehotel's new electric Mercedes about a twenty

minute drive from the hotel and which guestscan also hire for a small fee of 19 Euros for ahalf day and 39 Euros for a full day. At hisinsistence I drove back to the hotel just toexperience how easy it is to drive.

The Kaiserburg course is a typical mountaincourse with some very challenging holes anddefinitely calls for the use of a buggyparticularly as the first nine holes are mostlyuphill with sloping fairways. The back ninethough, are thankfully a lot flatter. Severalstreams run alongside or across fairways andthere’s a small lake or two but on the whole Ifound this a delightful Alpine course to playand mostly surrounded by the toweringNockberge mountain range. Fortunately Ifound Jacob’s intimate knowledge of thecourse very beneficial and extremely helpfulparticularly when negotiating blind up-hillterrains and doglegs.

Each week the hotel has a wine tasting andgourmet evening in a small but delightfullyrustic converted chalet called the Einkehrrestaurant and where I spent my first evening.Rather than take modern transport to therestaurant we were driven there in brightlydecorated open carriages attached to ancient1950’s tractor which rumble their way up thehill for about half an hour (normally the journeywould take less than ten minutes) but thissedate speed does give you opportunity toadmire the beauty of the local scenery.

Before playing my next round of golf, I spent acouple of hours at the local RomerbadThermal Spa dipping in and out of specialradon pools, a good antidote for tired muscles.This time it was Jacob’s mother, Elizabeth whoaccompanied me to the next golf course, theMillstatter Lake course and about an hour’sdrive from the hotel. This is anotherchallenging Alpine but differently designedcourse on a sunny plateau and surrounded bybreathtaking views of snowcapped mountainsand the deep blue Millsatter Lake directlybelow. Sadly after eight holes the heavensopened forcing us to abandoned play but I didmanage a quick chat with the English club proPaul Thompson, whose teaching methods Iestablished, are legendry and much admiredby members.

As we still had time on our hands Elizabethsuggested driving over to the village whereFranz Klammer was born and learnt to ski, amountainous twenty minute drive from theMittstater Lake. His former family house isnow a popular restaurant and the walls insideare festooned with photographs of himwinning races and receiving awards andseveral large glass cabinets filled with many ofhis famous trophies and medals.

This was definitely one of the highlights of myshort stay and a few weeks later when playingin his annual Franz Klammer Wooden Spoonevent hosted by the Austrian Tourist Office we

discussed the courses I played and my golfexperiences in Carinthia in general.

Although I only managed to play a couple ofcourses, altogether there over 30 golf coursesto choose from in the region and for any golfenthusiast buying a special Golf Pass is amust as this entitles you to play any of thecourses including Lake Bled in Slovenia andSalzburgland at much reduced rates.

April Tod

FACT FILE

For further information

The Trafflerhof Hotel www.trattlerhof.at

Championsplatz Kaiserburg www.golfbkk.at

Millstatter See Golf Course – www.golf-millstat.at

For information on Franz Klammer – go to hiswebsite www.franzklammer.at

www.golflust.at

www.austrianairlines.com

GOLF IN AUSTRIA’S BAD KLEINENKIRCHHEIMGolf and Austrian HospitalityIt’s not all Slope Style skiing in Carinthia and once the thicksnow melts, some of these undulating lower ski slopesmetamorphose into verdant green meadows and re-emergeas excellent golf courses and where each year greens aretenderly re-sown and bunkers re-sanded.

With golf clubs in tow I flew to Klagenfurt airport in early September.This is the region where former Olympic skiing ace Franz Klammerhails from and once retired from professional racing, learnt to play golfon local courses and now boasts a handicap of seven.



BELEKGolf Academy

Meon Valley, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club

MEON VALLEY HOSTS THE TRILBY TOUR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF HAMPSHIRE

Qualifying Rounds

To register your interest please call the Golf Shop on 01329 836 868.

MMeon Valley Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Hampshire, SO32 2HQ

t: 01329 833 455 MarriottMeonValley.co.uk

TRILBY TOUR QUALIFYING ROUND ENTRY FORM

MEON VALLEY HOSTS THE TRILBY TOUR

MEON VALLEY HOSTS THE TRILBY TOURThe prestigious Trilby Tour 2015 amateur golf tournament, now in it’s 9th year will be hosting a series of Regional Championshipsacross the UK with Meon Valley chosen as the venue for the Hampshire Regional Final for the 2nd year running. Entry to the TrilbyTour is highly sought after and we will be hosting a number of qualifying rounds where the winner from each day will then secure aplace at the Regional Championship hosted at Meon Valley on Tuesday 2nd June.

Qualifying rounds will be charged at £18.00 per person to include coffee on arrival. These will be held on Friday 17th & 24th Aprilwith tee times between 10.30am and 12.00pm. The format for the event is 18 holes individual Stableford from the white tees with fullhandicap allowance.

Please send a completed entry form to Christine keal at the address below along with payment by the 31st March 2015.

TRILBY TOUR QUALIFYING ROUND ENTRY FORM

Name:...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Address: .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Email:...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Contact Telephone Number:.........................................................................................................................................................

CDH Handicap max 18:...............................................................................................................................................................

Tee times are between 10.30 & 12.00 please tick preferred time frame (not guaranteed):

10.30 – 11.00 11.00 – 11.30 11.30 - 12.00

Qualifying Round – Please tick requested date:

Friday 17th April 2015 £18.00 per person Friday 24th April 2015 £18.00 per person

Please make cheques payable to ‘Meon Valley Marriott Hotel & Country Club’

Meon Valley, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club

MEON VALLEY HOSTS THE TRILBY TOUR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF HAMPSHIRE

Qualifying Rounds

To register your interest please call the Golf Shop on 01329 836 868.

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. All bookings must be pre paid and are non refundable. Only one winner will receive a place from each of the qualifying rounds. The winner must be available on Tuesday 2nd June. All players must have a CDH Handicap max of 18.



BELEKGolf Academy


A LIMITED NUMBER of

Full Lady Memberships have been made available

for only £235

Knighton Heath Golf Club, Bournemouth

Our much improved genuine heath land course, situated on 90 acres of

high ground beside Canford Heath, is a great place to play golf.

Join now and pay NO JOINING FEE Ladies who prefer to play at weekends have the opportunity to play either competitive and/or social golf

and receive THREE complimentary green fee vouchers following the interview.

and play at 17 reciprocal golf clubs for a nominal £5 per 4ball.

To receive this special offer you would be required to pay, once your application has been approved, £235 (£47pm), upfront. This will secure your

membership until 30 June 2015. A SAVING OF SOME £300.

For more information please contact the Manager, Reunert Bauser, on 01202 572633 or email him at [email protected].

Knighton Heath Golf Club, Francis Avenue, Bournemouth BH11 8NX

www.khgc.co.uk

GET AROUND FORYEARS TO COME roducts

atterson

www.patterson.co.uk

Unit 6, Fordwater Trading Estate, Ford Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8HG Tel: 01932 570016 Fax: 01932 570084PATTERSON PRODUCTSPATTERSON PRODUCTS

www.golfbuggy.orgThe Eventer and the TRIO Golf Carthelp you enjoy a full 18 holed of golf aday. Sit back and relax in the sprung

seat, as you drive between holes,conserving your energy for when you

really need it - playing your shot.

Forward and reverse gears givemanoeuvrability. TRIO is stable,virtually maintenance free, andassembled in under 2 minutes.

Proudly manufactured in the UK.We are so confident in the quality

of our workmanship that we guaranteeour chassis for as

long as you own the buggy.

PHONE US TODAY!The Eventer

The TRIO


29T H E T E E T I M E S B U S I N E S S D I R E C T O R YFor all advertising enquiries and details of our unbeatable rates please contact: Advertising: Peter Llewellyn: 01329 834360 / 07870 631040 Email: [email protected]

P R O D U C T S & S E R V I C E S

www.independentvwservicing.co.uk

CAR & VAN WORKSHOP

HEDGE END

Fully warranty compliant

YOUR LOCAL ALTERNATIVE TO HIGH MAIN DEALER PRICES

NOW OPEN IN

To book your service or MOT call 01489 798383 [email protected]

Manufacturer trained technicians

Make savings on main dealer prices

MOT’s for cars and vans class 4 and 7

MOT and servicing while you wait

While you wait diagnostics

Free 30 point vehicle health check

Air conditioning servicing

Clutch and cambelt replacement

Free courtesy car or Volkswagen T4 van or collection and delivery

AUDI, VW, SEAT, SKODA SPECIALISTS

HERALD INDUSTRIAL EST., HEDGE END SO30 2JW

Members of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF)Member of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

CAR AND VAN MOT AND SERVICING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION

TSPECIFICAATCAMANUF

SERVICINGT AND MO

CAR AND V

compliant ully warranF

T’s for cars and vans class 4 and 7MO



T’s for cars and vans class 4 and 7



T’s for cars and vans class 4 and 7



ree courtesy car or VF



ree 30 point vehicle health checkF


T and servicing while you waitMO

olkswagesy car or VVo



ree 30 point vehicle health check


T and servicing while you wait

olkswagen


ree 30 point vehicle health check

T and servicing while you wait

Member of the Hampshire Chamber of CommerceMembers of the Retail Motor Industr

T4 van or collection and delivery

Hampshire Chamber of Comy Federatioyb f

Members of the Retail Motor Industr


mmerceon (RMIF)


call 01489 798383 [email protected] book TTo

call 01489 798383 [email protected] book your service or MOT

.uks.orgg.o book your service or MOT

We’ve been keeping you WARMfor over 25 years

• GASFIRES • WOODBURNERS • ELECTRIC FIRESServicing • Accessories • Fitting Services

HEDGE END FIREPLACESTel: 01489 782 369

93, Lower Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4FS

www.allfireplaces.co.uk

ChimneyRe-lining andFlue MaintenanceService

Stone and

Marble Fireplaces

from Stock

ST

CHOICE RUBBISH

CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS1We clear Houses, Sheds, Gardens, Shops, Offices, Warehouses

• Rubbish removed quicklyand Professionally

• Discounts for OAPʼs• Trades welcome• Bulk Discount available• 7 days a week• 24 hour call out

www.1stchoice-rubbish-clearance.com

Areas Covered: Hampshire - Portsmouth - SouthamptonWaterlooville, Havant, Emsworth, Rowlands Castle, Cowplain, Clanfield, Hayling Island,Gosport, Titchfield, Park Gate, Locksheath, Warsash, Whiteley, Southampton, Eastleigh,Hedge End, Lee on Solent, Hill Head, Stubbington, Fareham, Knowle Village, Wickham,

West & East Meon, Soberton, Hambledon, Denmead, Horndean, Bishops Waltham,Durley, Waltham Chase, Botley, Shedfield, Warnford, Droxford, Exton, Meonstoke,

Petersfield, Romsey,Winchester, Chichester

FAST, FRIENDLY ANDPOLITE SERVICE

Tel: 01489 559818 Mobile: 07736 691191Registered Waste Carrier

Email: [email protected]


COWDRAY PARK GOLF CLUBEverywhere you want to be

Monthly tuition to get you on top of your game byAdvanced PGA Lady Professional, Katie Dawkins

30 FEBRUARY 2015 T E E T I M E S J U L Y 2 0 0 654

Tee Times July06.indd 54 22/6/06 21:21:47

Trackman, I guess most of you haveheard of it. It’s a great piece ofequipment that tracks the ball in flight.Immediately after the ball is hit itdisplays a great deal of informationabout the club face at impact. Three ofthe elements it measures are; thenumber of degrees the clubface is openor closed in relation to the target. The linethat the club head is travelling in relationto the target. And last but not least, theangle of attack. All these elementscombine to produce the ball flight. And ifyou’ve got twenty grand to spare it wouldbe a good aid to your practice.

The cheaper option would be to be your own Trackman.

So how can you do this? Simply you have todo what many coaches do, you have toanalyse the flight of the ball. Then of courseyou have to apply the fix, that’s the tricky part.

To do this you have to take into account thethree elements of impact that I’ve mentioned.The angle of the clubface, the line it’s takingand the angle of attack. There are a couple ofthings that I’ve missed out. They are, hittingfrom the toe and heel of the club. These areelements that even trick Trackman. When youhit off the toe or heel you bring in what isknown as the Gear Effect, and even if the clubis dead square when it first contacts the ball,the ball will hook or slice.

Let me explain; for example, if the club whenit makes contact with the ball and it is hit fromthe heel or toe, the face will twist. This twist

will impart a side spin on the ball. Forinstance a ball hit from the toe with a driverwill cause the face to open slightly and spinthe ball to the left. The heel hit will have theopposite effect. The face will close and spinthe ball to the right. Sounds wrong, but that’swhat happens.

A ball hit from the toe will also have lessbackspin. With less backspin the ball will golow and left. A heel hit will have morebackspin, making the ball fly high right and short.

Just to get the ball rolling, I’m going to giveyou some idea of how the flight of the ball isaffected by the angle of attack. If you are aperson that hits the short irons too high and istoo low with the longer irons and fairwaymetal woods then your attack angle is toshallow. You may drive the ball OK but you willhit fat shots, thin shots, hooks, pushes andeven shanks.

On the other hand if your attack angle is toosteep you may hit the too high with the driver.The tendency will be to pull, slice, hit from thetoe. You will definitely be better with ironsthan woods.

Next month, more on the ball flight. If you area little confused about the gear effect I hopethe picture will make it a bit clearer.

If you need any help with any department ofyour game, please don't hesitate to contactme either through my website: www.mbtourcoach.comor by telephone M: 07787 887578.

Based at Meon Valley Golf and Country Club

BELEKGolf Academy


After a game of golf I hear so manyplayers say, “Thank God that’s over”…they clearly haven’t played well andtherefore have not enjoyed their round ofgolf. They begin to lose their love for the game.

Too many players find that a disaster roundfollows just one poor hole. They are beginningto lose their enjoyment for the game, and theyare less enthusiastic to get back out there.

Here are a few helpful hints to ensure that your passion for the wonderful game of golfstays strong.

Bad 1st tee shot? So many people fear thatfirst shot of the round that they windthemselves up to the point where nerves takeover. This doesn’t have to dictate what the restof the round will do. Try to re enact yourpractice swing in your real shot. Focus ondoing 2 practice swings, one without and thenone with the ball. Forget about where the ballmight end up and feel you get through to a full finish.

Bad 1st hole? Snooker players always look atwhat they have got left on the table. So why isit that golfers write off the front nine due to abad score on the 1st, waiting only until the10th hole to try and improve? There are 18holes in a round of golf, after a poor start seethe back 17 as room for improvement and soon. See each hole as a fresh start and forgetabout the past.

How do you react after a poor shot?Throwing clubs, swearing and shouting atyourself and generally getting angry will not undothe bad shot. Instead try and calm yourself downusing deep breaths and positive self talk. Say “ohwell never mind” and try to relax on your nextshot. You will only waste energy getting angryand then this will affect the next shot and so on.

Get wound up after a harsh bounce? Useyour energy on only those things that you cancontrol. You can’t control the weather, good orbad bounces, how your playing partnercomments every time they out drive you. Thesethings would just be a waste of energy gettinghet up about. So chill out and be glad whenyou do get some good luck and your ballbounces out of the trees. Take your medicineand accept you have to recover from any badlies you end up in. See it as a challenge, rise tothis challenge and hit an exciting recoveryshot. Practice getting out of trouble to give youconfidence in applying it on the course. Youonly have to watch Tiger during a tournamentto realise he spends a lot of time recoveringfrom sticky spots. He rises to the challenge andhits shots with that WOW factor. Really excitingto watch!

If your game really is not working well and youfind yourself no longer enjoying it. Then seekadvice from a Professional. Usually it will justbe that you have got into bad habits and youneed tweaking. Golf is a game of confidence.As soon as you iron out any creases in yourtechnique and see shots going well again yourlove for the game will flow back.

If you are finding – as so many people do- thatthey hit the ball well on the practice ground yetstruggle on the course.

Book a playing lesson… Golfers do someinteresting things out on the course; they alsoexpect to get those pars every time. A playinglesson teaches you to play within yourself andenjoy the game again.

I hope that love blossoms once more withinyour golf game this February.

I am currently on maternity leave, having had alittle boy called Callum Teddy Dawkins on 9thJanuary, back in the Summertime.

Visit my website for updates and hints and tips.www.katiedawkinsgolf.co.uk

Keep that spark alivefor Golf this Valentines

Be you own Trackman


Romsey Golf Club is an oasis of beauty on the edge of Southampton. Describedby a journalist as ‘A real woodland gem’ the course makes its way through

undulating ground with tree lined fairways, raised greens and deep bunkers.

Romsey Golf Club, Romsey Road, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 0XWTelephone: 023 8073 4637 www.romseygolfclub.com

Romsey Golf ClubWelcomes you all

7 / 5 DAY MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLEfrom £890 (7 Day) and £700 (5 Day)

Members benefit from 27 reciprocal arrangements

Successes for the club this year are:Ladies Stoneham Cup Winners

Men's Kindred Club Winners for 3rd consecutive yearNational Junior Finalists of

Men's Over 50's Carpet Barn Finalists

“We have had some of the best greens around over the past year andwe continue to develop and improve the quality of the course”


we’re the golfing holiday experts

CALL OUR SPECIALISTS

028 9023 [email protected]

www.chakagolf.comFor more details please visit our website

MAURITIUS

from £1,785 PP

from £2,340 PP

MEXICO from £1,875 PP

ABU DHABI

TENERIFE

from £1,295 PP

from £595 PP

MAURITIUS

TURKEY

from £1,995 PP

from £695 PP

From £2,295 pp

MAURITIUS MIXED PAIRS

South AfricaMauritiusTurkey...

PGA PRO GUIDES WITH TUITION

ESCORTED GOLF TOURS GOLF TOURNAMENTS

MADEIRA CYPRUS SEYCHELLES DUBAI SPAIN ITALY IRELAND MOROCCO MALAYSIA

www.chakagolf.com

SOUTH AFRICA from £1,895 PP

FLORIDA from £1,730 PP


Documents

Tee Times Golf Magazine - February 2015