Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, bringing you all the latest on-goings from here at West Bradford Golf Club including: Bradford & District 36 Hole Amateur Championship, more studio & group lesson success, Portugal trip places still available and it's time to enter the US Open draw. Have a great week on and off the golf course.
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It’s all about the teamwork! It was a clean sweep for the gent’s teams last week. Thursday saw the Rabbits see off Cleckheaton 6-0 at home, Friday started with an 8-0 win for the Seniors’ Lawrence Batley players against Hanging Heaton. Friday afternoon was a 5-3 win for the 8-15's against Calverley followed by an 8-0 home win for the Scratch team against Clayton! Well done to everyone involved!
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Champion Golfer Dane It was a very busy week for Rob and the team preparing the course for last Sunday’s Bradford & District 36 Hole Amateur Championship. The course was in superb condition and proved a real test for a select field of 36 of the district's elite players, who competed for the prestigious title of Amateur Champion. West Bradford was represented by six of our members who all gave it their best. Eventual winner with rounds of 73 and 68 was our very own Dane Bairstow. Click here for the full leaderboard. Congratulations Dane, you did yourself and everyone at West Bradford proud.
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Is your game heading in the right direction?
Virtually every golfer I’ve met over the years would happily trade distance for accuracy. What use is hitting the ball a long way if you can’t find the fairway or even the semi-rough? This week I gave a lesson to a client who struck the ball well but just kept missing the target to the left. Following a small grip adjustment and a simple swing drill to practice, the results were truly astounding! From missing the fairway left by as much as 30 to 40 yards, the client’s shots flew considerably straighter. By the end of the 30-minute session, I estimate 80% of shots were within at least 10 yards of the intended target, now that’s a result. Below is a screen shot of one of the shots hit with a 7-iron. Check out the end column labelled ‘Offline’….0.0 yards! If you want to find out how to hit more fairways and greens then consider booking a lesson, it may be the best decision you make this year. Call us on 01274 542767 or click here to book your lesson today. |
Ladies group lesson pays off
A special mention goes to Lady member Mavis Kunz who won the Ladies’ Sponsors Day Competition last week. Mavis has attended the first two group coaching sessions which run fortnightly on Wednesday mornings. It just goes to show that coaching really does pay off! For more information on these group sessions contact the Pro Shop or click here.
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Portugal 2018 - places still available
It’s not too late to book your place on my coaching/golf trip to Portugal in November. We are heading to the fabulous Vale do Lobo resort on the Algarve for 3 nights, 3 rounds, stopping in first class accommodation with breakfast, daily coaching sessions delivered by myself, airport transfers, buggies and prizes included.
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Day 1 – Monday, 5th Nov
Flight from Leeds/Bradford arriving at Faro mid-morning.
18 Holes on the fabulous Royal course
Day 2 -Tuesday, 6th
Morning coaching session
18 holes on the stunning Ocean course
Day 3 – Wednesday, 7th
Morning coaching session
18 holes on the Royal course
Day 4 – Thursday, 8th
Return flight from Faro early afternoon
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The cost of the package is £449.00 (excluding flight) which is superb value for money, considering the quality of the courses we will be playing. A typical green fee as a resident in November is 110 euro per person.
If you’d like to book a place or for more details, please let me know.
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US Open draw Under two weeks to go till the top players in the World descend on Shinnecock Hills for the 118th US Open. With many of the top players finding form heading into this year's event, it's a tough one to call. Squares are now available for the second Major of the year. Following the weekend cut, a player will be randomly drawn and allocated against each square. Prizes of Pro Shop vouchers will be paid out for the top five places. Squares will cost £5.00 each. |
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We’re sure the majority of you will agree that having a distance device on the course is a huge benefit, going hand-in-hand with knowing how far you hit each club. For those of you in the market for a laser rangefinder or GPS device, here are a few options within Garmin’s range to suit different preferences. |
Pinpoint laser accuracy
There's one standout feature to Garmin's Z80 laser rangefinder that sets it apart from all others on the market. As well as giving precise distances up to 350 yards away, the Z80 also includes hole maps that are integrated into the viewfinder, which display the shape of the hole and provide front and back distances when you lock on to the flag. |
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Information at a glance
If you prefer wearable technology, Garmin has both GPS watches and bands to suit all styles. The Approach S60 watch, seen here on the left, boasts colour hole maps, hazard information and offers front, middle and back yardages. The other, the Approach X40 band, is a slim, lightweight and waterproof wristband that gives you distances to the green and to hazards, as well as heart rate and activity tracking. |
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