THE SOCIETY 2010
SEASON INFORMATION PACK
Information
about Golf Society events in 2010
A letter of
welcome from our Captain.
A full list of
outings and matches.
Etiquette and
course management.
Development
Programme.
THERE ARE
SEPARATE APPENDICES WHICH CONTAIN ITEMS THAT REQUIRE A RESPONSE.
CALL UP FOR THE
FIRST OUTING
PAYMENT OF
SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOMINATION FOR
THE MATCHES TEAMS
We look forward
to seeing you all throughout the year.
Welcome
Dear Member
Firstly, welcome to the
HASSRA Leeds Golf Society which is starting its 16th season.
I enjoyed my first year as
Captain immensely and am really looking forward to my second year, especially
as we in the society will be responsible for hosting
the National Golf
Championships for HASSRA Yorkshire and the
when we hosted this event
previously we scored 4.8 out of 5 in the evaluation from the competitors.
This year we will have
less money with which to subsidise events but, in planning the programme for
2010, we have tried to keep the costs of courses under review so that we
can continue to offer as
much value for money as possible.
As the season progresses,
you will receive the regular call up papers for outings from Nick Streets, our Secretary. A week before the outing, you will receive
the draw
with the club’s address.
Coffee is usually served
in the Golf Club lounge, where members can meet, collect scorecards, and check
the draw. Should there be a combination
to gain entrance to the
clubhouse, please ask the professional.
If you are playing in a
society event for the first time, when you arrive please ask for Nick, myself or
my Vice-Captain, Mike Newton, and we will do all we can to welcome
you to the society and make your day
enjoyable. Nick will have arranged for
you to play with one of our long-standing members.
Should you have any
queries, please contact Nick on Nick.Streets@btinternet.com
or 07772 639624
I hope we all have an
excellent golfing 2010.
Most of all we hope you
enjoy the new season.
Best Wishes
Phil
Phil Corbett
HASSRA
March
18 Holes only Selby
Monday 22nd March
Selby
Golf Club is located near to the
The
course is an 18 hole par 71 'links-style' built on sandy soil, which gives the
benefit of good drainage. In November 1998 there was a fairway irrigation
system installed, and this, combined with the sandy soil means that the course
should be in good condition in both summer and winter
APRIL
Spring
Trophy
Wednesday 14th April
|
West Bradford is a private members
club situated some 3 miles northwest of |
|
With a par of 69 and a standard
scratch of 68, |
MAY
Weekend
Away
Sunday 2nd & Monday 3rd May
At
Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort, the magnificent 27-hole golf course
meanders through majestic pines and into open heathland, offering three
fabulous loops of nine holes. But don't be fooled by its looks, it's as
challenging as it's beautiful.
One of the country's premier golf venues, it offers over
10,000 yards of Championship golf. Whatever level you play at, our course
offers a good day. It's hosted the Junior golf championships, the PGA Super 60s
and the Euro Pro Qualifier events for the future names in golf. The hole to
test your metal is the 7th water hole – we've fished 6000 balls out of the
water in one year! But the lucky hole is definitely the first. It's in the
Guinness Book of records as the scene of the very first hole in one.
A testing par 68 for the scratch player without being too difficult for
the higher handicap
National Qualifier Alwoodley
Thursday 3rd June? (TBC)
The
Alwoodley Golf Club, founded in 1907, is officially recognised as one of
Forming
part of the famous stretch of golfing territory on the northern fringe of Leeds
in
·
was the first course to be designed by the famous golf
architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie, whose other masterpieces included Augusta
National, Cypress Point and Crystal Downs in the
·
ranks as one of the top 50 Championship courses in the
·
is rated No 2 in
·
five star rating in Golf World "1000 Best Courses in
·
regularly hosts county and national tournaments
One of the region’s top courses set on a plateau overlooking
the
A newly refurbished clubhouse offers top class surroundings
where you can relax for a drink or a meal and look out over the course and
surrounding countryside. The restaurant
offers a varied menu on a daily basis and a choice of four menus for visiting
parties.
President’s
Day Fulford (36 Holes)
Friday 18th June
Welcome
to The Fulford Golf Club York's Championship Course. Enjoy the challenge of a
course that has tested some of the world's finest golfers over the years and
experience the true northern hospitality offered in our comfortable clubhouse.
Fulford Golf Club extends the promise of an unforgettable golfing experience to
members, guests and visitors alike.
Fulford Golf Club lies approximately
1 mile south of the historical city of
July
Friday 2nd July
Bingley
St Ives Golf Club is situated within the St Ives Estate the historic home of
the Ferrand family. The estate, which was bequeathed to the town of
The club
was formed in 1931 as a municipal club under the auspices of Bingley Urban
District Council. Initially it was a nine-hole layout which was expanded to 18
holes in 1934. Today it forms a 18-hole championship test which ranks among the
best in
In 1990 the
club was privatised, the members forming a limited company, agreeing a
long-term lease with the City of
Bingley St.
Ives golf course is unusual in that it is a single loop, taking the golfers
from parkland to woodlands to moorland and back again with stunning views along
the Aire Valley to Leeds, Bradford and beyond in the south and east, the
magnificent Bronte moorlands to the west and the imposing Rombolds Moor - ' the
Ilkla' Moor of Yorkshire's anthem - to the north.
Captain’s Day Woodsome Hall
Friday 23rd July
Situated to the south of
Close to
both the M1 and M62, the course has testing par 3's, narrow fairways and
well-manicured greens. Measuring 5850 off yellows , 6100 off whites, and over
70 bunkers.
Woodsome
Hall Golf Club's traditional golfing values, blended with fine hospitality,
provides an unforgettable experience. Do not miss fine dining in the
great hall, good wine and cask beers.
AUGUST
August 12th & 13th National
Championships
Alwoodley
The
Alwoodley Golf Club, founded in 1907, is officially recognised as one of
Forming
part of the famous stretch of golfing territory on the northern fringe of Leeds
in
·
was the first course to be designed by the famous golf
architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie, whose other masterpieces included Augusta
National, Cypress Point and Crystal Downs in the
·
ranks as one of the top 50 Championship courses in the
·
is rated No 2 in
·
five star rating in Golf World "1000 Best Courses in
·
regularly hosts county and national tournaments
NW Match Away
Friday 20th August Kirkby
Lonsdale
Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club
is set between the Lake District and
Sue
Forde Summer Salver Hollins Hall
Monday 23rd August
With 18 hole
championship golf course in Bradford, Hollins Hall, a Marriott Hotel &
Country Club is the rural gateway to traditional
August Bank Holiday
Sunday 29th – Tuesday 31st
August
SEPTEMBER
HQ Match Away
Friday 10th September
West Herts is one
of the longest established private members’ clubs, now operating under a Joint
User agreement with Watford Borough Council, in the
It is a beautiful 18 hole country course set out in woodland.
Autumn Cup Horsforth
Friday 24th September
Founded in 1906, Horsforth Golf Club
is situated approx. 6 miles northwest of Leeds city centre and lies close to
The McKenzie influenced 18 hole parkland course with mature woodland, natural
contours and strategically placed bunkers provides a test for golfers of all
abilities.
We have extensive practice facilities including an 18 hole putting green.
Although a private members club, visitors and new members alike can expect a
warm and enthusiastic welcome in our spacious, modern clubhouse featuring a
large lounge area, with a well stocked bar including guest beers, comfortably
capable of seating 100+, a 60 seat dining room and several smaller meeting
rooms.
October
Treasurers Rose Bowl Woodhall Hills
Thursday 14th
October
Established in 1905 Woodhall Hills Golf Club is
situated in West Yorkshire, between Leeds and Bradford, near the small
Over the years the undulating parkland course has
undergone a number of improvements and can now be considered one of the most
challenging courses in the area. You will encounter tree lined fairways, water
hazards, challenging fairways and difficult par threes, all of which combine to
provide an interesting challenge for any golfer!
November
C vs P Challenge Silkstone
Wednesday 17th November
The club moved to
its present site at Field Head in 1905. The site at Silkstone was no doubt
chosen for its tremendous views in some of the most delightful countryside in
this charming corner of Yorkshire but also because of its close proximity to
Dodworth railway station which linked it with
The nine-hole course
opened in 1905 and was extended to eighteen holes in 1917. The club had used a
farm building as a clubhouse until 1927. It was in that year that a new
clubhouse was built and the wooden structure of that original building still
forms the interior of the present premises. There have been many improvements
and extensions over the years. The dining hall and kitchen was built in
1971.The gentlemen’s locker room and professional’s shop was added in 1975 and
in 1979 the frontage of the clubhouse was reconstructed increasing the size of
the main lounge. In 1992 the original steward’s accommodation was demolished
and a new one built.
In 1968 the club
purchased the land at a cost of £10,000 and the name of the club was changed to
Silkstone Golf Club. In 1973 additional land was purchased to lengthen the
course. The club bought land for the practice ground in 1990.
The course was
greatly improved by the opening of seven new holes on forty acres of newly
purchased land in May 2008.
December
Secretary’s Chalice - Moortown
Friday 17th December
Moortown has always held a richly
deserved reputation as one of the country’s finest Championship Golf
Courses. Originally designed by Dr
Alistair MacKenzie, Moortown is set in 125 acres of dramatically contrasting mainly
level woodland and moorland.
From the opening par 5 there are
manu fine holes to enjoy including the new 6th, rated the most
difficult, and the famous Gibraltar par 3 10th with its sloping
plateau green; the Club’s signature hole.
Typical of all great courses there
is a classic finish. With its fairway
favouring strategically placed bunkers, the 18th requires two
exceptional shots to find the well-guarded green which nestles under the
clubhouse windows.
The Society Handicapping System
All members should be allocated a Society
Handicap for use on Society outings, or in friendly competitions or matches.
The maximum handicap for a man is 28, for a
lady 36. (New entrants start with 24 and 32
respectively)
(Should
you not play for 12 calendar months your handicap will be revised to reflect
your club handicap when you next play)
A player's handicap shall be increased only when he/she scores less
than 30 points in any 18 hole Society competition, by
1/3rd of 1
stroke if their handicap is between 0 – 10.4
2/3rds
of 1 stroke if their handicap is between 10.5 – 20.4
1
stroke if their handicap is 20.5 or above
A player's handicap shall be reduced in the same way as highlighted
above multiplied by the number of stableford points over 36, up
to a
maximum of 5 (ie. 5 x 1/3rd , 5 x 2/3rds, etc), in any 18 hole Society
competition.
For example: if playing off 6 and you score 39
points then you will lose 1/3rd x 3 equalling a cut of 1 stroke. In the same circumstances
for
someone off 28, you will lose 3 strokes, etc.
Handicaps will be rounded down if 1/3rd over and up if
2/3rds over.
A player's Home Club handicap will take
priority in
formal/representative competitions or matches.
No judgement is made in respect of the ease
or otherwise of the playing conditions on the particular day upon which
handicaps are altered.
The Society AGM has approved the rules and
the committee monitors them.
Etiquette
Please find below Society
guidelines to aid our smooth progress around the courses we play.
PLEASE BE ON THE TEE five minutes
before your appointed time and be ready for play.
PLEASE WALK TO YOUR BALL, IF
SAFE TO DO SO, while your partners are preparing to play theirs.
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BAG ON
THE SIDE OF THE GREEN THAT LEADS TO THE NEXT TEE.
PLEASE MOVE SWIFTLY FROM THE
GREEN WHEN FINISHED AND MARK CARDS ON THE NEXT TEE.
PLEASE BE AWARE WHICH OF
YOUR GROUP HAS WON THE HOLE AND WILL TEE OFF FIRST ON THE NEXT. That person should tee-off, where possible,
and
THEN mark the card for the
previous hole. When teeing off on a
blind driving hole, MEMBERS SHOULD BE AS SURE AS POSSIBLE that the group ahead
are out of range.
PLEASE BE QUIET when players
are taking a shot, but particularly around the tee and green.
YOU SHOULD always try to KEEP
UP WITH the match in front, NOT JUST IN FRONT of the match
behind. If you fall more than a hole
behind the group in front, and you
are delaying the group behind, you must let
the following match play through. This
will speed up play and remove stress.
IF YOU HAVE LOST YOUR BALL and the group
following you is on the tee, you must wave them through. You should also remember that you have 5
minutes only to find a lost
ball and then you should move on.
If a wayward tee shot
might not be found, PLEASE PLAY A PROVISIONAL BALL.
MEN MUST PICK UP THE BALL if not on the
green in 8 shots and are losing ground on the group in front.
LADIES MUST PICK UP if not on the
green in 9 shots and are losing ground on the group in front.
PLUS
ALWAYS – stand well clear
on the tee ALWAYS – remember to replace
your divots
ALWAYS – mark your ball
properly NEVER – throw equipment or clubs
NEVER – walk across a
player’s line ALWAYS – rake the
sand after a bunker shot
ALWAYS – repair your
pitchmarks NEVER – yank the flag out
sideways
NEVER – stand directly
behind a player on the putting green
ALWAYS – shout “fore” to
warn other golfers of danger
The Golf Society
Leagues
The Society operates two Leagues in addition
to its regular outings and their trophies.
The rules are that:
There
are two leagues; RABBITS AND TIGERS
These would be determined based on an equal
split of members with a society handicap at the start of the season and members
will
remain in that league for the season irrespective of handicap movements. The Tigers League will have members with a
handicap
of
no higher than 19.
All events will count in the leagues except
those in November & December and the inter-regional matches.
To qualify members must have played at
least 4 outings, including 1 “major”, and members’ top 4 scores count. Leagues will be won
on
the basis of total stableford points won.
The “majors” will now be played from the
same handicap level.
Countback will be based on the “major”
score
Presentations will be made at our Christmas
outing.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR
2010
Over the last couple of
years, the Golf Society committee has noted a steady decline in the number of
members participating in the pre-arranged Development Programme events held at
Leeds Golf Centre. The numbers have
declined to such an extent that the majority of events have had to be
cancelled. At the same time, the 50%
subsidy for private lessons arranged by members themselves has proved very
popular.
So for 2009, HASSRA Leeds
Golf Society has decided to concentrate on private golf lessons, arranged with
a golf professional of your choice. We will subsidise your lessons by 50%, up
to a maximum of £75 per member per year.
So, for example, if you book a course of lessons costing £150 in total,
you will receive £75 back.
If you are interested in
taking up this offer, but don’t have a particular professional or golf club in
mind, HASSRA Leeds Golf Society has obtained details of the lessons/courses
available at some of the golf clubs in the
Most golf clubs offer
individual lessons, lessons in pairs and group lessons. Individual lessons are always the most
expensive, so it may be worthwhile contacting the club professional to check
whether they have any places available on their group lessons. Alternatively, if you know somebody that may
be interested in pairing up, it may be worthwhile booking together and having
lessons in pairs.
You
must be a member of HASSRA
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Horsforth Golf Club (0113
258 5200)
|
Individual
Lessons |
|
|
30
minute lesson |
£15.00 |
|
Golf
lesson including video analysis |
£20.00 |
|
Golf
lesson including video and computer analysis (45 mins) |
£27.50 |
|
3
lesson short game (100 yards and in) improvement course |
£35.00 |
|
Group
Lessons |
|
|
Group
coaching (2 persons) 30 minutes |
£10.00
each |
|
Group
coaching (3 persons) 45 minutes |
£10.00
each |
|
Group
coaching (4 or more persons) 1 hour |
£7.50
each |
|
Course
Discounts |
|
|
Course
of 6 lessons (includes video lesson) |
£75.00 |
|
Ideal
beginner’s package (4 x 20 minute lessons) equipment provided |
£40.00 |
Headingley Golf Club (0113
267 5100)
|
Individual
Lessons |
|
|
30
minute lesson |
£25.00 |
|
1
hour lesson/playing lesson |
£45.00 |
|
1
hour video lesson with PC analysis |
£55.00 |
|
Group
Lessons |
|
|
Shared
lesson (per extra person, per half hour) |
£5.00 |
|
1
hour group lesson (minimum of 4 persons) |
£7.50
each |
|
Course
Discounts |
|
|
Golf
Schools (group of 3 for 3.5 hours), including play with pro, coffee, short
game session |
£50.00
per person |
Moortown Golf Club (0113
268 3636)
|
Individual
Lessons |
|
|
30
minute lesson |
£20.00 |
|
6 x
30 minute lessons |
£100.00 |
|
1
hour lesson |
£40.00 |
|
6 x 1
hour lessons |
£180.00 |
|
4
hole playing lesson (on the course) |
£40.00 |
|
9
hole playing lesson |
£50.00 |
|
18
hole playing lesson |
£80.00 |
|
Group
Lessons (2 or more persons) |
|
|
2
pupils 1 x 45 min lesson |
£40.00 |
|
2
pupils 6 x 45 min lesson |
£200.00 |
|
3/4
pupils 1 x 1 hour lesson |
£50.00 |
|
3/4
pupils 4 x 1 hour lesson |
£250.00 |
Scarcroft Golf Club (0113
289 2780)
|
Individual
Lessons |
|
|
30
minute lesson |
£15.00 |
|
3 x
30 minute lesson |
£40.00 |
|
6 x
30 minute lesson |
£70.00 |
|
Packages
(pro says ideal for beginners) |
|
|
6 x
30 minute lessons + 2 nine hole playing lessons |
£99.00 |
|
Lessons
in pairs |
|
|
People
can have lessons in pairs at no extra cost! |
|
Alwoodley Golf Club (0113
268 9603)
Alwoodley
Golf Club has two teaching professionals – John Green and Martin Padgett. They charge different rates for their
services.
|
|
John
Green |
Martin
Padgett |
|
Individual
Lessons |
||
|
30
minute lesson |
£24.00 |
£17.00 |
|
1
hour lesson |
£40.00 |
£32.00 |
|
Course
of 6 x 30 minute lessons |
£120.00 |
£85.00 |
|
3
hole playing lesson |
£32.00 |
£26.00 |
|
6
hole playing lesson |
£44.00 |
£36.00 |
|
18
hole playing lesson |
£70.00
(plus £40 green fee) |
£55.00
(plus £40 green fee) |
|
Lessons
in pairs |
||
|
30
minute lesson for 2 |
£31.00 |
£26.00 |
|
1
hour lesson for 2 |
£46.00 |
£36.00 |
|
Group
Lessons |
||
|
4
people for 6 x 1 hour sessions |
£60.00
each |
n/a |
|
5
people for 6 x 1 hour sessions |
£54.00
each |
n/a |
|
6 people
for 6 x 1 hour sessions |
£48.00
each |
n/a |
|
30
minute lesson (at golf club practice ground) |
£15.00 |
|
30
minute lesson (at driving range, inc balls) |
£20.00 |
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WHAT TO DO NEXT
If you are interested in taking advantage
of the offer of subsidised lessons, please send the completed slip below to me,
Paul Bentley as soon as you have booked the lessons. You will need to provide a receipt for the
full amount before any subsidy can be paid.
You must be a member or associate member of
HASSRA Leeds and a member of the Golf Society to take advantage of this
offer. If you want to know more about
how to join, contact
Phil Corbett (phil.corbett@dwp.gsi.gov.uk) or
Nick Streets (nick.streets@btinternet.com).
___________________________________________________________________
To: Paul Bentley, Room 4/S/25 Quarry House,
Leeds LS2 7UA
(email: paul.Bentley4@dwp.gsi.gov.uk)
1 I
plan to have _____ (number if known) golf lessons which I will arrange myself
at a cost of £___________ (approx costs if actual not known) and will send in a
receipt to claim the 50% subsidy refund when I have booked and paid for the
lessons.
2 *I confirm I am a member of HASSRA
Leeds and the Golf Society
*I also wish to join HASSRA Leeds
and/or* the Golf Society
I enclose a cheque for £__________ made
payable to HASSRA Leeds Golf Society (if paying the annual Golf Society
subscription of £5)
*Delete as appropriate
Name:
______________________________________________________
Contact details (inc. phone number):
_______________________________________________________
Email address:
_______________________________________________________
The Golf Society has some spare sets of
golf clubs, which we will lend to newcomers until you decide if you want to
take up the game. So if you are thinking
of having some lessons but don’t want to invest a lot of money up front or make
do with a battered hire set, get in touch with me. We have one man’s and one lady’s full set of
clubs with putters, golf bags and pull trolleys. We can also split the sets to allow more
people to use them if necessary. The loan will be under the following terms:-
There is no charge for the loan of the
clubs but there will be a deposit of £20 in the form of a cheque, which will be
held un-cashed for the duration of the loan and returned to you on return of
the clubs, in a satisfactory condition, ie no damage other than normal wear and
tear.
The duration of the loan should not
normally exceed two months.
You will be responsible for the
safe-keeping of the clubs when in your possession and the Golf Society will not
be liable for any injury, loss or damage to any third party.
Only members of HASSRA Leeds and the Golf
Society are eligible for the loan. Priority
for loan will be given to people taking part in the Golf Society’s development
programme for new players.
Please note: You will still need to buy
appropriate golf shoes for playing on a golf course (not usually required for
lessons) and other consumables like balls, tees etc.
Paul Bentley
Development Officer, HASSRA
Room 4S25. Quarry House,
Tel: 0113 23 27562
Email: paul.Bentley4@dwp.gsi.gov.uk