Leicestershire & May 2011 Rutland Golfer Seniors back at Stapleford Park Can anyone take the Masters trophy from last year’s winner ?

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ith the recent sad loss of , the world of golf Leicestershire & Wis left mourning one of its favourite sons. Rutland Golfer But what was it about the man that makes golfers across the globe feel his May 2011 passing so keenly when 99 per cent of us only knew him through his appearances CONTENTS on the television set in the corner of the lounge? Handa Seniors at Stapleford Park...... 3-5 All the tributes to him from his fellow putting his golf ball in some truly awful professionals tell of how much they places, many of them barely within the New Vokey wedges in county...... 7-8 admired him as a gentleman of the confines of the golf course. sport, how his enthusiasm for the game And perhaps that’s why we amateur Turnberry to host Seniors Open...... 9 inspired those around him. golfers loved him so much - he played New head coach at Woodhall Spa...... 9 They also tell how that enthusiasm brilliant golf, yes, but he played it from became almost too much when he cap- some of the places that we know so Stapleford Park course guide...... 10-11 well - from bunkers, from behind trees tained the European Ryder Cup team, A SAFE HAVEN: Stapleford Park’s thatched golf pavilion houses the locker rooms from where the Senior pros will begin their preparations rushing around on his golf buggy ready and bushes, from just inside the out of Meet the stars at GolfLive 2011...... 14-15 to offer advice and mentally hitting bounds stakes wide left and wide right. Prêt à Golf launches range...... 14-15 every shot for every player on his team. So, adios Seve - you were never a robot Seve was not about perfection, he was a of the target golf brigade. We’re all just Testing times at The Belfry...... 17 flawed genius. A man who won Majors sorry you couldn’t make one last miracle and dozens of other tournaments all recovery from life’s heavy rough. Your chance to see Club Contacts Directory...... 18 over the world despite his propensity for Tim Beard, Editor The Brabazon Challenge is back...... 19

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Belfry – is also back again. He not only last year’s winner Bill Longmuir who tore tournament is decided over 54 rather That support means that the players VIEW won 21 times in his touring professional up the course to finish on 20 under par than 72 holes, but the ability is there for will be competing for their share of a career but has carried on in the Senior after just three rounds. Can he repro- all to see as they tackle Stapleford off £400,000 prize fund, one of the biggest ranks and won the Senior Tour’s Order of duce form like that for a second year the back tees. on the Senior Tour. Richard Alderson Golf Professional Merit in 2009. running. ISPS (International Sports Promotion But the event will also be fundraising Carl Mason launched himself on to the There will be plenty of other big names Society), and its chairman Dr Haruhisa in aid of the Handa Japan Relief ap- Stapleford Park Senior Tour with a bang, topped the Or- to see – Seniors new boy Andrew Old- Handa, has continued its support for this peal which aims to offer help to people der of Merit in 2003, 2004 and 2007 and corn will be looking to establish himself; event in 2011. affected by the The safe option around the course finished runner up to Sam Torrance in Irishman Des Smyth is always great to ISPS is dedi- “ISPS is dedicated to supporting recent earth- is a soft fade, but if players need both 2005 and 2006. He has more than watch; plus European stalwarts Juan cated to sup- golf at every level of the game” quakes in the to be aggressive and create birdies 20 Senior Tour wins. Quiros and Costantino Rocca are always porting golf Far East. they’ll need to draw the ball. Other big names include “The Godfa- great to watch. at every level Dr Haruhisa Handa A host of other Distance control with irons will be ther” of Asian golf, Boonchu Ruangkit, The only acknowledgement to the play- of the game, attractions are vital as many of the greens have big and will once again use the tournament undulations. Juan Quiros last year’s Order of Merit winner, plus ers’ advancing ages is the fact that the being planned off the course and free as a platform to develop golf at the grass admission is being offered for specta- Consequently, good lag putting will roots level for blind and disabled people. tors. be vital in order to build a score. Dr Handa, the Japanese philanthropist Food and refreshments will be available Best birdie chances: who is an International Ambassador for purchase and, at the time of going to Most of the players will hit driver at for the European Senior Tour, said: “I press, there was still time to talk to the the short par 4 first to take the fair- am thrilled that the ISPS Handa Senior organisers about hospitality and spon- way bunkers out of the equation. Masters will return to Stapleford Park sorship packages. It’s much easier to get up and down and I would like to thank the Stapleford Contact Tigers Events by telephone on from a deep greenside bunker. Forum for their continued support. I am RD TH 0116 217 1316 or email them at: 3 - 5 J U N E 2 0 1 1 sure that once again it will be a fantastic Many of them should be able to get [email protected] www.ispsgolf.com | www.staplefordpark.com event.” up in two at the par 5 second hole too so that’s another good chance. On the back 9 the par 3 14th is a FREE ENTRY STAPLEFORD PARK How to get to Stapleford Park short iron to a flat green so can of- fer another chance. ecause of its rural location, the best way of getting to Stapleford Park is to travel by car, or by taxi from the railway stations a few miles away at Oakham Biggest danger points: Bor Melton Mowbray. There is a difficult, tight drive at the BY CAR FROM LEICESTER: Take the A46 road for Newark north from the city. Leave 7th with water down the right side the A46 at the Six Hills turn. and a fairway bunker on the left. A bold draw will leave the shortest At the T junction, turn left and follow the road for just over a mile. At the staggered iron to a tricky green. crossroads, turn right on to the A6006 and follow it all the way through to Melton Mowbray. Carry straight on at 3 sets of traffic lights. Out of bounds all the way down the left and deep bunkers down the When the A607 Grantham road is signposted to the left, stay in the centre lane and right mean the par 4 13th is a very drive straight across the traffic lights, following the signs for the B676 to Colster- scary drive with the prevailing wind worth and Stapleford. After 4 miles turn right at the signpost to Stapleford. Stapl- from the right. Sandy Lyle Sam Torrance Bill Longmuir Ian Woosnam Costantino Rocca eford Park is situated approximately half a mile on the left hand side. 1985 Open Champion 2002 Winning Ryder Cup Captain Defending Champion 1991 Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Legend Care also needs to be taken on the 1988 Masters Champion 2006 Winning Ryder Cup Captain BY CAR FROM THE A1 (north or south): Leave the A1 at the Colsterworth junction par 4 17th with heavy rough on the and take the B676 road towards Melton Mowbray. After travelling about 9 miles, you left and an out of bounds ditch run- will pass through the village of Saxby. Stapleford Park is signposted on the left about ning all the way down the right. a quarter of a mile out of Saxby. The course is about half a mile on the left hand side. 4 Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer 5 Golf news...Golf news...Golf news...Golf news... Editor Tim Beard finds out all about Titleist’s new Vokey Wedgeworks plan bout 100 yards out from the pin, Tigers Shark’s putter range more than doubling its previous record. many golfers must-play list following the that’s where real golf starts. 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It will be the seventh occasion that Senior Tour’s best Turnberry’s Ailsa Course has hosted The Senior Open Championship, the most of any venue on the roster, surpassing the Tom Watson, whose own career is so Turnberry has also hosted The Open six editions played at Royal Portrush in closely aligned with Turnberry’s proud Championship on four occasions with Northern Ireland. heritage, then held off the European Watson featuring prominently in 1977, The classic links hosted the first Senior Tour’s leading career money when he memorably defeated Jack four Senior Open Championships, winner Carl Mason in a play-off when Nicklaus in what became known as ‘The with Neil Coles wining the inaugural the Championship returned to the Duel in the Sun’, and in 2009 when he Championship in 1987, Gary Player Ayrshire Coast in 2003, before fellow lost in a play-off to Stewart Cink at the capturing the title in 1988 and 1990 and American Loren Roberts captured his age of 59. Bob Charles lifting the trophy in 1989. first Senior Open title in 2006. The Senior Open last visited Scotland in 2010 when Carnoustie hosted the Championship for the first time. New head coach at NGC Germany’s claimed his first Senior Major Championship and will defend the he National Golf Centre, Woodhall Woodhall Spa, with a reputation as one title from July 21-24 when Walton Heath TSpa, has announced the appointment of Yorkshire’s finest golf coaches. Golf Club, in Surrey, , is the of experienced teaching professional He was previously Club Professional at host venue for the Championship’s 25th Neil Harvey to the role of Head Coach. Headingley Golf Club, Leeds, and has edition. The newly created position will see him worked with some of the UK’s top ama- Discounted advance tickets can be spearhead the growth of the highly ac- teur and professional players. Neil is also purchased online, with season tickets claimed National Golf Centre Academy, renowned for creating ground-breaking now available at £60 for a season pass one of the UK’s most important teaching youth development programmes that and any one day passes at £16.50. facilities. have subsequently produced some of They can be booked online at www. Neil, 45, who turned professional in the country’s most promising young europeantourtickets.com, where other 1991, joins The National Golf Centre, golfers. discounts and offers can also be found. 8 Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer 9 Deep fairway and green-side bunkers await the drive at the short par 4 first hole but it’s a great birdie chance

The par 5 15th hole sometimes sees Miss the green to the right at the pros taking an unconventional route par 5 11th hole and your chance of down the neighbouring 4th fairway birdie could be buried in the sand

The first hole is driveable for many of the big-hitters at just 271 yards. It 1offers a good chance to get the round Vantage Points under way with birdie. Your Stapleford Park course guide If you’re setting off out on to the A 536-yard par 5 but the pros will They’ll have to clear water and course to watch the Handa Masters look to get up in two to get under par avoid sand to find the green on the pros in action, here are a few good 2early in the round. picturesque but tricky par 5 fourth spots to stand: The course starts to show its teeth lFrom the back of the par 5 15th with a snaking fairway, rough and green you can also see the players off 3mounds left and right and an uphill to your left as they tee off at the par approach to the sloping green of this 440- 5 4th hole. yard par 4. lStanding by the bridge between the Risk and reward - to have a chance 8th green and 9th tee, you can see of getting up in two at this 547-yard players’ approach shots to your left par 5 hole, the drive must move and their tee shots to the par 3 to 4 With out-of-bounds all the way down the left around the corner with out of bounds your right. left hand side, the tight 13th hole spells woods down the left. A tree in the middle danger late in the round of the fairway could cause problems for lFrom the back of the par 5 11th mis-hit tee shots. hole you can also see players teeing The first half ends with a 190-yard A short par 4 at 356 yards. This 544-yard par 5 has out of A long, uphill par 5 of 519 off on the 12th to your right, as well A downhill par 3 of 183 yards to a par 3 which has a tricky green which Once again the pros will look bounds on the left and bunkers yards, the fairway of which as the approach shots to the 6th sloping green which has deep bunkers 9angles away from the players from 10for birdie but water lurks to the 11on the right off the tee, but the 15many pros chose to ignore green away to your left. 5waiting to welcome anything missing right to left. left and behind this small target. pros will still be hoping for a birdie here. last year, instead going right towards the right and steep banks on the left. 4th fairway in a bid to get up in two shots. A 427-yard uphill par 4 with a Another good birdie chance. Again the drive must move to the wide, welcoming fairway but left at this 436-yard par 4 to offer the 12it’s difficult to get the ball close A straightforward downhill par 6best chance of hitting the sloping as you can’t see the base of the flag. 4 of 432 yards which could well green in regulation. 16yield a few birdies . Danger, danger! Out of bounds The tee shot is critical yet again with all the way down the left, and A good drive to the left half of water the danger down the right and 13bunkers and bushes down the the fairway will offer the best The 17th green - difficult to hit...and hold 7a bunker and rough waiting to trap right at this 399-yard par 4. Several pros 17chance to make the angled, anything to the left - at 405 yards, this will stuttered at this hole last year. sloping green at this 430-yard par 4. be a welcome par. A pretty straightforward par 3 A short but tricky final hole at A tricky hole for the amateur with a here at 154 yards. It’s really an 363 yards. The pros are unlikely stream criss-crossing the hole, but 14obvious target for birdie hunt- 18to be fazed by the lakes and many pros will just go straight at this To find fairway, the tee shot at the 7th ers and even produced an ace last year stream, but the tricky two-tier green will 8 hole must clear the corner of a lake which 312-yard par 4 and will be disappointed if when Argentinian golfer Adan Sowa holed mean that correct club selection will be runs all the way down the right hand side they don’t make birdie. in one here. vital to secure the winning birdie! The final hole - a tricky approach at 18 10 Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer 11 12 Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer 13 Left: Ryder Cup captain Colin Mongomerie chats to an adoring fan at last year’s Meet Monty and GolfLive event many more stars Right: Top pro Paul Casey hands out some tips to the of world golf... assembled crowds

hree Major Champions are the lat- Bottom left, centre and est players to join the star-studded right: There are plenty of Tline-up at Golf LIVE 2011. opportunities for hands-on The 1991 US Masters champion, Ian involvement and trying out Woosnam OBE, will be joined by former clubs and equipment US Open winners, Michael Campbell and Retief Goosen, at this year’s ultimate live golf event. Golf LIVE brings together the stars of the game, biggest personali- ties and leading manufacturers for three days of unrivalled golf action at London Golf Club on May 20-22. Ian Woosnam OBE, who famously one of the best the game has ever wit- edged out Jose-Maria Olazabal to the nessed and his ability with the long irons green jacket 20 years ago, led Europe will undoubtedly engage golf fans at the to victory at the 2006 Ryder Cup. The London Golf Club. He said: “I heard a “I am extremely grateful to Welshman spent 50 weeks at the top of lot about how successful last year’s Golf the partners and supporters the world golf rankings in 1991 and is LIVE was, so I’m really looking forward to alongside his achievements at Pinehurst golf that they otherwise couldn’t experi- event and cannot wait to see Golf LIVE considered as one of the ‘Big 5’ players being there this time round.” earned him the title of the 2005 Euro- ence at a Tour event.” transform the London Golf Club. He said: whose vision and belief in who dominated golf in the 1980’s and Michael Campbell joined the golfing elite pean Tour Golfer of the Year. Retief Goosen will be making his second “I was lucky enough to be part of the Golf Live has allowed us to 1990’s. as a Major Champion when he won the Looking ahead to Golf LIVE 2011 and in- appearance at Golf LIVE after a success- inaugural event in 2010 and thoroughly enjoyed it. develop this unique event.” Woosnam who is now forging a success- US Open in 2005. Campbell crowned a teracting with the fans, Campbell added: ful debut in 2010. The South African, ful career on The European Senior Tour stellar season that year with a win at the “It’s great to be a part of Golf LIVE 2011. who has won the US Open on two “It is the best golf lesson you could ever Colin Montgomerie is renowned for his approach play, being World Matchplay Championship, which It gives fans an insight into the world of occasions, enjoyed last year’s inaugural wish for and the interaction between the players and the fans is great to be a part of. This year should be very exciting, especially with the new venue.” Prêt à Golf unveils range at show Attendees to the event will be treated to a feast of golf, including the three hole pro-celebrity challenge and professional rêt à Golf will be showing its The range includes sleeveless, short and masterclass theatres, where the likes of Limited Edition Spring/Summer three-quarter sleeved tops, layer t-shirts GolfLIVE ambassador Colin Montgomer- collection of designer ladies golf designed to be worn under collared tops ie, Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke and wear at Golf Live at the London or on their own, shorts, skirts and Capri P Thomas Bjorn will offer expert tips on Golf Club from May 20-22. and full length trousers. how to improve all aspects of the game The Collection is aimed at customers Styles have been cleverly designed to from tee to green. looking for high quality, versatile golf roll and button so that different looks clothes that follow current fashion. can be achieved from the same garment. Spectators will get the chance to watch, The Prêt à Golf Spring/Summer col- “These are clothes that don’t scream interact and learn from world class lection uses luxury European fabrics ‘Golf’” says Victoria Snepp the Designer talent including, Nick Dougherty, David and this Spring’s and Summer fashion and co-founder of Prêt à Golf. “They Howell, Rhys Davies, as well as Thomas catwalk trends have been subtly adapted have been carefully designed to work Levet, Pablo Larrazabal, and the World for the golf course including Riviera both on and off the course.” Long Drive champion, Joe Miller, who stripes, colour blocks, pleat collars and The Prêt à Golf range is available to view will be sharing their secrets with fans. printed jerseys to present a range that is and buy on Stand C6 or online at: Tickets to Golf LIVE start from £45 fashionable as well as functional. www.pretagolf.com . and are available from the Golf LIVE website at www.golfliveevent.com 14 Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer Leicestershire & Rutland Golfer 15 Editor Tim Beard gives his new putter the ultimate test - on the Brabazon Golf & Lunch Days

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Beedles Lake Golf Club, 170 Broome Lane, East Goscote, LE7 3WQ. Melton Mowbray Golf Club, Waltham Road, Thorpe Arnold, Melton The Spiritual Home of The Ryder Cup Phone: 0116 260 7086 Website: www.beedleslake.co.uk Mowbray, LE14 4SD. Phone: 01664 562118 Website: www.mmgc.org Birstall Golf Club, Station Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3BB. Phone: 0116 267 4322 Website: www.birstallgolfclub.co.uk North Luffenham Golf Club, Welland Road, Edith Weston, Oakham, LE15 8JE. Phone: 01780 721960 Website: www.nlgc.co.uk Blaby Golf Club, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4DP. Phone 0116 278 4804 Website: www.blabygolfcentre.co.uk Oadby Golf Club, Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AJ.Phone: THe BRaBazon 0116 270 9052 Website: www.oadbygolfclub.co.uk Breedon Priory Golf Club, Green Lane, Wilson, Derby, DE73 8LG. Phone: 01332 865319 Website: www.breedonpriory.co.uk Park Hill Golf Club, Park Hill, Seagrave, LE12 7NG.Phone: 01509 815454 Website: www.parkhillgolf.co.uk Charnwood Forest Golf Club, Breakback Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, CHallenge iS BaCk… Loughborough, LE12 8TA. Phone: 01509 890259 Website: www. Rothley Park Golf Club, Westfield Lane, Rothley, Leicester, LE7 7LH. charnwoodforestgolfclub.com Phone: 0116 230 2809 Website: www.rothleypark.com Cosby Golf Club, Chapel Lane, off Broughton Road, Cosby, Leicester, Rutland County Golf Club, Great Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4AQ. LE9 1RG. Phone: 0116 286 4759 Phone: 01780 460330 Website: www.cosbygolfclub.co.uk Website: www.rutlandcountygolf.co.uk Forest Hill Golf Club, Markfield Lane, Botcheston, LE9 9FJ. Phone: Rutland Water Golf Club, Lodge Farm, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8HB. 01455 824800 Phone: 01572 737525 Website: www.rutlandwatergolfcourse.co.uk Glen Gorse Golf Club, Glen Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4RF. Phone: 0116 271 4159 Website: www.gggc.org Scraptoft Golf Club, Beeby Road, Scraptoft, Leicester,LE7 9SJ.Phone: 0116 241 9000 Website: www.scraptoft-golf.co.uk Greetham Valley Golf Club, Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre, Wood Lane, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7NP. Six Hills Golf Club, Six Hills, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3PR. Phone: 01780 460444 Website: www.greethamvalley.co.uk Phone: 01509 881225 Hinckley Golf Club, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 3DR. Phone: Stapleford Park Golf Club, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 01455 615124 Website: www.hinckleygolfclub.com 2EF. Phone: 01572 787000 Website: www.staplefordpark.com Humberstone Heights Golf Club, Gypsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TB. Phone: 0116 299 5569 The Leicestershire Golf Club, Evington Lane, Leicester, LE5 6DJ. Website: www.humberstoneheightsgc.co.uk Phone: 0116 273 8825 Website: www.thelgc.co.uk Team up with a golfing buddy and follow in the Kibworth Golf Club, Weir Road, Kibworth Beauchamp, Leicester, LE8 Ullesthorpe Court Hotel &Golf Club, Frolesworth Road, Ullesthorpe, 0LP. Phone: 0116 279 2301 Lutterworth, LE17 BZ. Phone: 01455 209023 footsteps of legends with tournament golf on Website: www.kibworthgolfclub.co.uk Website: www.ullesthorpecourt.co.uk Kilworth Springs Golf Club, South Kilworth Road, North Kilworth, Lut- Western Park Golf Club, Scudamore Road, Braunstone Frith, Leices- the world-famous Brabazon course. terworth, LE17 6HJ. Phone: 01858 575082. ter, LE3 1UQ. Phone: 0116 287 5271 Website: www.kilworthsprings.co.uk Website: www.westernpkgc.co.uk Kirby Muxloe Golf Club, Station Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 Whetstone Golf Club, Cambridge Road, Cosby, Leicester, LE9 5SH. • 5 qualifying dates (May to September 2011) 2EP. Phone: 0116 239 3457 Phone: 0116 286 1424 Website: www.kirbymuxloe-golf.co.uk Website: www.whetstonegolf.co.uk • 2 ball better ball stableford ¾ handicap £199 per team Lingdale Golf Club, Joe Moore’s Lane, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughbor- Willesley Park Golf Club, Measham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 • 5 winning teams and 3 runners up will compete in the ough, LE12 8TF. Phone: 01509 890703 2PF. Phone: 01530 414596 Terms and Website: www.lingdalegolfclub.co.uk Website: www.willesleypark.com match play grand final in october conditions apply Longcliffe Golf Club, Snells Nook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough, Discovery Golf & Leisure Driving Range, Ashby Road, Coalville LE67 LE11 3YA. Phone: 01509 239129 3LG. Phone: 01530 812332 Website: www.longcliffegolf.co.uk To find out more call our golf Sales Team on Charnwood Country Club Driving Range, Derby Road (A6), Loughbor- Luffenham Heath Golf Club, Ketton, Stamford, PE9 3UU.Phone: ough LE11 5AD. Phone: 01509 260972 0300 500 0405 or visit www.TheBelfry.com 01780 720205 Website: www.luffenhamheath.co.uk Website: www.charnwoodcountryclub.co.uk Lutterworth Golf Club, Rugby Road, Lutterworth, Leicester, LE17 4HN. Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union – Secretary John TolleyPhone: Phone: 01455 552532 01509 554664 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lutterworthgc.co.uk English Golf Union – The National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa, Lin- nine BRanDS one ReSoRT Market Harborough Golf Club, Oxendon Road, Market Harborough, colnshire LN10 6PU. Phone: 01526 354500 LE16 8NB. Phone: 01858 463684 Website: www.englishgolfunion.org Website: www.mhgolf.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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