NEWS - WILSON STAFF EXCLUSIVE NEW SPONSOR TO THE GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY

We are delighted to announce that we have recently agreed to a new 3 year sponsorship deal with Irvine based golf company Wilson Sporting Goods.

The tried and tested technology that goes into Wilson Staff equipment is currently used on tour by a number of players including Major Championship winners Padraig Harrington and Paul Lawrie.

For further information on the exciting range of Wilson Staff products visit - www.wilsonstaff.com.

The Golf Practice Facility

The golf facility has been in use since 1984. Since May 2009 the facility was officially renamed the Bob Torrance School of Golf and opened by Mr Torrance himself. It has a fantastic outlook across the Firth of Clyde to the Isles of Bute and Cumbrae and over the mountains of Arran.

The facility offers four different practice holes, a large putting green, an artificial putting surface, driving bays as well as floodlit coaching bays, a new members area and the new professional teaching bay with state-of-the-art video analysis equipment.

This unique facility operates as a practice area and not as a playing course. Different users and groups can take advantage of this facility by becoming an annual member, purchasing a day pass, booking the facility for group training sessions or by booking on to the many lessons on offer below.

Indoor/outdoor junior group lessons with clubgolf Level 1 sportscotland staff, individual lessons, junior/adult group lessons, floodlit lessons, tuition breaks and if required tailor-made packages for four or more players, all coached by centre authorised PGA Professionals.

Once your lesson has come to an end and should you wish to continue to practice please purchase a day pass, become a member or leave the facility.

Users should provide their own equipment when using the practice facility however clubs and balls are provided if taking part in lessons.

One of the great advantages of this facility is that there are no tee off times, arrive at your leisure and practice for as long as you need. The facility is open (weather permitting) all year round.

There is plenty of car parking spaces located close to the facility and information notice boards are positioned detailing events and user groups usage.

A patrolling service is in operation for unauthorised users.

The facility does not provide a collection service for balls at the moment.

Residential Information

The centre not only provides a unique golfing facility but can also offer accommodation and meals, after practising or playing the local courses.

Tailor-made packages available for four or more players.

Different users and groups can take advantage of this facility in the following ways:

Annual membership scheme

Adults and juniors who are members of a golf club can become members of the golf facility. Upon completion of an application form and payment of the annual fee they will receive a bag tag and rule book and will be free to use the facility all year round, without needing a tee-off time - just come and practice.

Application form must be signed by their golf club secretary as proof of membership.

Junior age group 10 to 16 years inclusive.

Golf facility season runs from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011.

A membership can be purchased from April 2010 to March 2011 or from each following month running through to March 2011 at the prices listed below.

2010/2011 prices

Adult membership

Previous years members only £120 in April only.

Largs/Routenburn Golf Club members can join for a discounted rate. *

* On receipt of a completed application form signed by club secretary.

Student membership applies to James Watt Largs campus only and carries a 25% discount.

Junior membership (10-16 years of age)

Day passes

Day passes are available at a cost of £5.

Group bookings

Organised groups can hire the facility and bring their own club professional or coach.

Prices quoted are for facility use only, does not include use of balls or golf clubs (limited supplies).

* New professional teaching bay with state-of-the-art video analysis

Floodlit Pro Drive Bays

The Pro Drive Bays with floodlights are now available for booking lessons with a Professional (listed below) from 4pm to 9pm, October to March (last booking 8.15pm).

Authorised professionals

Graham Ross
Telephone: 01475 528720
Mobile: 07952 400490
Email: grahamross.golf@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.grahamrossgolftuition.com

Campbell Donaldson
Mobile: 07962 112505
Website: www.golflessons.org.uk

Gordon Sherry
Email: info@gordonsherrygolf.com

Andy Fullen
c/o Largs Golf Club
Telephone: 01475 686192
Email: andygolfpro@hotmail.co.uk

Ross Aitken
Mobile: 07723 337689

clubgolf training centre

Clubgolf professionals deliver coach education to volunteers, teachers etc.

Contact the Golf Facility Manager Angela Liddel for more details 01475 687817 or angela.liddel@sportscotland.org.uk.

For golf lessons, adult or junior, see the Community Programme section. For more information on our residential and non residential golf coaching courses see the Courses and Breaks section.

Map of golf facility - click on it for larger view

Areas - Suggested practice usage

Area 1

This area is to be used to practice the 'short game'. There is a double green for putting and a large bunker for sand shots. Around the immediate fringes there are suitable areas for chipping and to the right of the green longer pitching shots can be practiced.

Area 2

The Driving Bays are used for driving and for fairway woods. Yardage markers are positioned in front of the bays to indicate distance.

Area 3

This area, on the right of the Driving Bays, can be used to practice the middle and short irons (5-9 irons).

Area 4

This area, situated on the west of the facility, can be used for long and middle irons (1-5), as well as fairway woods. There is adequate space available and the raised green in the corner beyond the bunker is the target.

Area 5

This area is situated in the middle of the course and is ideally suited for middle to short irons (5-7), hitting to a sloping green, which is protected by two bunkers.

Area 6

This area to the left of the Pro Bays is suitable for practicing with long irons and utility clubs.