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NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017
COLLINGTREE LAUNCHES COURSE APP
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isitors to Collingtree Park Golf Club in Northamptonshire can enhance their experience by downloading a new app created by the club that provides a plethora of useful information. The app, which is downloadable for iPhone and Android platforms, features a hole-by-hole course guide, a live scorecard, photos of the course, and an online tee booking service, as well as links to special promotions, food and beverage options, events, and the local weather. The scorecard element is particularly handy for large team events, as the scores that players input are beamed directly back to a live leaderboard in the clubhouse, so players who have finished early can find out how their rivals are faring out on the course. Collingtree Park boasts a rich history of tournament golf. First opened in 1990, it was designed by the dual major winner Johnny Miller, and enjoys a unique reputation of being one of the
a variety of home-cooked hot and cold food. There are plans to extend the driving range to include a putting green and crazy golf course, and introduce further eating and drinking options to make it a more family-friendly attraction. “We did our research and realised there was nothing locally to serve golf enthusiasts in the area,” said Mr
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few golf courses in the UK that was built as part of a housing development. The quality of Miller’s work soon caught the attention of the professional tours, and just two years after opening it hosted the European Senior Tour’s Collingtree Homes Seniors Classic, which was won by Neil Coles. Two further editions of that event were then followed by the arrival of the European Tour, which brought the British Masters to the venue in 1995 and 1996, where Sam Torrance and Robert Allenby took the titles. Since then it has been a regular host to the PGA EuroPro Tour, and the 6,776-yard layout enjoys a solid reputation for providing tour-standard conditions for golfers of all abilities. Featuring water on no less than 10 holes, including the signature par-five 18th with its Sawgrass-inspired island green, this American-style parkland course is very playable for the average handicapper, providing you stay out of the water and the numerous fairway bunkers. Following a round, golfers can relax in the spacious clubhouse, where a wide variety of home-cooked food is available to choose from the competitively-priced new menu at Green’s Restaurant.
Oram. “We open long hours, seven days a week, so we are attracting a broad spectrum of customers, from retirees, to young families, and working professionals looking to polish up their skills ahead of competitions. We realise the family market is an area we want to promote. We have the space and would like to use this to keep kids entertained and create a fun day out.”
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■ GOLF AT GOODWOOD NOW BASE FOR G4L IN THE SOUTH. MARCO PENGE (PICTURED BELOW) A G4L PLAYER IS ATTACHED TO THE CLU
GOODWOOD JOINS FORCES WITH GOLFING4LIFE
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olf At Goodwood has formed a partnership with Golfing4Life, the recently-launched organisation set up to help the development of talented young golfers that have demonstrated the ability to compete at the highest level. The new partnership will mean that Goodwood will become a base for the G4L golfers based in the south of England. While these players will remain loyal to their home golf clubs, Goodwood will give them the opportunity to utilise its facilities to help further develop their golfing aspirations. James Byers, the founder of G4L, who is a member at Goodwood, said; “We are so happy that Golf At Goodwood has become our home in the south. This G4L hub will provide the perfect platform for our players. The use of Trackman and national standard practice facilities will be invaluable. Everything about Goodwood displays class and excellence and the championship-standard Downs course will provide the perfect challenge for our players.”
Recent improvements to the Downs course have been well received and the course is a stiff test for any golfer, providing an ideal training location for young golfers as they prepare for major championships. Alongside the Park course and Academy, Goodwood’s facilities lend themselves to the development of talent. Stuart Gillett, Golf At Goodwood General Manager, added: “We have been involved with G4L since its inception through their support of Golf At Goodwood ambassador Marco Penge (above), and so this is a natural transition for us. The work and support put in by the G4L team is fantastic and is really beneficial to these young golfers. This gives them the opportunity to play in events that they wouldn’t normally be able to and also, most importantly, be able to concentrate on their golf rather than worry about the cost.” G4L players will have access to the Academy facilities, which, as well as a fully equipped driving range and six-hole pitch and putt course, offers state-of-the-art Trackman technology and a SAM Putt Lab studio.
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