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Michael AllanLearn simple practice drills and improve yourgolf in 2012 by booking a series of lessonswith the Pure Golf Leopardstown PGA team.An outstanding game improvement facilityThe Leopardstown Golf Centre is aninstitution in Irish golf. It is a uniquefacility where young golfing talent isnurtured and enthusiasts of all ages andskill levels share a great passion for golf.The centre provides coaching to around1,000 youngsters each year and theseenthusiasts enjoy the thrill of forminglasting friendships with other kids whiledeveloping an interest in the game.The kids of today are the champions ofthe future and they are welcomed,encouraged and provided with top classtuition from an early age at Ireland’sHome of Golf.Over the years thousands of golfershave taken their first steps in the game atthe Leopardstown Golf Centre and manyreligiously continue to avail of the centre’sstate-of-the-art facilities.This was the vision that the legendaryJohn Jacobs had for the centre when heopened Ireland’s first golf driving range inLeopardstown in the mid-1960’s.The whole emphasis is on providing thetotal golf experience in a friendly, familyenvironment with a strong emphasis onproviding outstanding value for money.Golfers of all ages, aspirations andskill levels have access to a completesuite of game improvement services andfacilities staffed by the Pure GolfLeopardstown team of PGA professionals.Whether you wish to improve yourswing, mind or body, or all three, the mostadvanced technology, systems andexpertise are available under one roof.You can practice from early morning tolate evening in the fully automated 74-bayfloodlit driving range. A large basket ofballs costs just €6 if you visit between8am and 3pm Monday to Friday.You can also avail of an all-weatherfloodlit tour-spec short game area, with acharge of just €5 per hour or annualmembership for just €100.Focus on family fun the key to Leopardstown Golf Centre’s successAbove: Members of the FridayFillies Golf Society socialise attheir 2011 Captain’s (Eimear Kos)Prize.Right: The Green Room Café is thegolf centre’s social hub.18 | BACKSPINThe Green RoomWish to join a ladies society?The good news for lady golfers attracted by the set-upat the Leopardstown Golf Centre is that there aremembership vacancies for the 2012 season.The centre is home to twenty-five established ladiesgolf societies and the ILGU-affiliated Leopardstown LadiesGolf Club, which combine to create playing opportunitiesand a lively social scene for over 2,500 avid enthusiastsevery week.It is by far the largest community of lady golfers underone roof in Irish golf and it is a concept that worksextremely well.There are excellent organisational structuresin place with each society having its owncommittee and social secretary.Each of the twenty-five ladies groups avail of afixed tee-time segment on a specific day eachweek on the superbly maintained 18-hole course,which means that members can plan their golf inadvance.There is a strong competitive spirit amongstthe ladies groups but the emphasis is more onsocial interaction between members in a relaxedsporting environment.
Now is the time to develop and finetune your skills for the 2012 season andthe Pure Golf Leopardstown PGA teamwill seek to bring out the best in yourgame whether you choose one-on-one orgroup tuition.The short game is, of course, key tolowering your scores and you canintroduce a real cutting edge to thisaspect of your game and make someintriguing discoveries by booking a courseof lessons in the centre’s high specPutting Studio, where every last detail ofyour putting stroke can be analysed.You should also give serious thought tocustom fitting if you wish to derivemaximum benefit from your equipment.Playing with clubs and a ball that arematched to your physical characteristicsand style of play makes perfect sense.The Pure Golf Leopardstown PGAteam provides the most advanced customfitting service in Ireland.To discover more about their range ofservices visit www.puregolfireland.comAbove: The dynamic Pure Golf Leopardstown team of PGA professionals, Michael Kavanagh,Michael Allan, Michael McDermott, Maura Morrin and John LanganWhether you’re buying gifts for golfingfriends, treating yourself to a new set ofclubs or replenishing your golfingwardrobe, you will find lots of inspiration,choice and outstanding value in the PureGolf Leopardstown Pro Shop.Many of the top golfing brands areavailable in this bright and spaciousemporium, including premier equipmentlines PING, Nike, TaylorMade, Titleist,Mizuno, Cleveland and Miura, along withleading fashion labels PING, Chervo,Rohnisch, Adidas, Footjoy, Nike and OscarJacobson.Kids playing SNAGFun galore for juniorsThe latest craze sweeping the golfing worldis being introduced at the centre. It’s aform of golf called SNAG. This catchy nameis an acronym for ‘Start New at Golf’.SNAG is a fun way to introduce kids to golf.It’s an easy and quick way for youngsters tolearn the fundamentals of the swing anddevelop an interest in golf.It’s essentially a game created with kids inmind but it’s a game that can be enjoyed byall the family.The 9-hole SNAG course at the Golf Centrewill be open to anyone who wishes to enjoythe experience (kids must be accompanied byan adult) and it is sure to be an attractiveoption for schools.The Leopardstown Ladies Golf Club, formed andaffiliated to the ILGU in 2007, is a separate entityalthough it embraces members of many of thelocal ladies societies. It has a busy programmeof events, many of which take place on Sundaysbetween March and October.With close to 300 members there is a strongsocial dimension to the Leopardstown LadiesClub and it is run very efficiently with an onlinetee-time booking system.Contact reception at the Golf Centre fordetails regarding 2012 society membershipvacancies.*****The Green Room is the Golf Centre’s social hub.This spacious facility is constantly busy withpatrons attracted by fine cuisine, a welcomingatmosphere and sensible pricing structure.The restaurant accommodates 100 people incomfort and it can be sectioned off to cater forgroups of all sizes. It has become established asa popular venue for a whole variety of events andoccasions. Proximity to the M50 and a spacious,safe car parking area are attractive features.For details about The Green Room contactmarycurran17@hotmail.comThe 1st fairway and tour-specshort game practice areaLeopardstown Golf CentreFoxrock, Dublin 18. Tel: 01-2895341 Pro Shop: 01-2897452Situated just off the M50 at Exit 14 (Southbound) for Dun Laoghairewww.leopardstowngolfcentre.comBACKSPIN | 19
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