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Issue No. 16 Summer/Autumn 2013PGA CATALUNYA RESORTGirona, Costa BravaJean Corrigan crowned 2013Spanish Tourism GOY championJoan Dowling strolls to 2013PING Festival of Ladies Golf titleNew 9-hole course for beginner kids at Golf CentreSpecial focus onGolf in the lovely Garden CountyJOIN A LEOPARDSTOWN LADIES GOLF SOCIETY

Stay & Play from €75pps at beautiful2 nights B&B, dinner & 2 rounds of golf from €185ppsFor enquiries & bookings contact...NUREMORE HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUBCarrickmacross, Co. Monaghan (75 minutes from Leopardstown)Tel: 042-9661438 info@nuremore.com www.nuremore.comBBQ Seasonis here at the CastleCombine with teambuilding onsite for a great day outFitzpatrick Castle,Killiney, Co. Dublin.Tel: 01 230 5400Fax: 01 230 5466E: reservations@fitzpatricks.comwww.fitzpatrickcastle.com

The stylish PINGSerene ladies driverPING FESTIVAL OF LADIES GOLF 2013Joan Dowling, a member of the SaturdayStrollers society, matched the gloriousweather with a scorching performance inthe 2013 PING Festival of Ladies Golf final.Playing with a set of PING clubs, Joan tookthe honours with an impressive tally of 21pts,two ahead of Teresa Mulvey (WednesdayWonders) with Jackie Adam (Thursday Tigers)next on 18pts in the 9-hole competition.The 3nd annual PING Festival of LadiesGolf was also a wonderful success in terms ofshowcasing the latest PING product lines andaccessories to Leopardstown lady golfers.PING has been one of the most iconic brandnames in golf for over fifty years and each yearthe company’s innovative product designers andengineers push back the boundaries a littlefurther in terms of game improvementtechnology.PING’s stylish Serene range of ladies clubs isavailable in the Pure Golf Leopardstown PGApro shop along with an attractive range of PINGaccessories.To view the full range of PING equipment,clothing and accessories visit www.ping.comJoan Dowling strolls to PING Festival winTop right: 2013 PING Festival ofLadies Golf winner Joan Dowling(Saturday Strollers) with her trophy.Right: PING Festival of Golf runnerupTeresa Mulvey (WednesdayWonders) is presented with her prizeby Brian O’Regan, right (Irish agent,PING golf equipment).Also pictured, left, MichaelKavanagh (Pure Golf LeopardstownPGA professional).Far right: Michael Kavanagh andBrian O’Regan congratulate thirdplaced Jackie Adam (ThursdayTigers).Publisher / EditorDeclan O’DonoghueProductionEsther BehanAdvertisement SalesThe Golf BusinessNext issueAutumn/Winter 2013THE LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF CENTRE’S COMPLIMENTARY MAGAZINEis produced by THE GOLF BUSINESSOffices (Editorial, Advertising & Accounts)“Birkdale,” 4, Rathmichael Manor, Loughlinstown, Co. DublinTel: 01-282 7269 Email: golfbiz@eircom.netwww.backspingolfmagazine.comThe Golf Business produces Backspin Golf Magazine,Leopardstown Golf News and Portugal Pure Golf Country.PrintersGPS Colour GraphicsDistributionFree at the Golf CentreFor online version visitbackspingolfmagazine.comThe Golf Business assumes no responsibilityfor the contents or accuracy of advertisementsappearing in Leopardstown Golf Newsor for any offers advertised in the magazine.LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 1

New 9-hole beginners course opensFun galore forKIDS PARTIESThe Leopardstown Golf Centreis now taking bookings for kidsparties embracing fun golf camps,fun and games and party food inthe Green Room restaurant.Parties lasting 90 minutes can beplanned for any day of the week.Tel: PGA ProShopon 01-2897452.The latest innovation at the Leopardstown Golf Centre -a special 9-hole course for beginner kids - introduces anexciting new dimension to the centre’s ‘Learn to Play’summer coaching camps for junior golfers.New-look driving rangeNew course for beginner kids2 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWSInterest in golf amongst kids is off thecharts right now with Rory McIlroy,Matteo Manassero, Rickie Fowler andother rising stars serving as wonderfulyoung ambassadors for the sport.Kids just want to have fun and by beingintroduced to golf at a young age they canenjoy a healthy active pursuit and developa wide circle of new friends.That’s certainly the experience enjoyedby the thousands of young golfers whohave taken their first steps in the game atthe Leopardstown Centre over the years.The kids of today are the club membersand champions of the future and ever sincethe mid 1960s there has been a strong focuson welcoming, encouraging and providingkids with top class tuition from an earlyage at the Leopardstown Golf Centre.The Centre’s Junior Coaching programmeis co-ordinated by Michael Allan and hisPure Golf Leopardstown PGA colleaguesThe latest innovation at Ireland’spremier game improvement centre is a9-hole golf course for beginner kids aged 5to 10 which was officially launched at afamily day on Saturday June 29th.This fun-filled event provided beginnerkids and their parents with the opportunityto play the new course and interact with thegolf centre’s PGA professionals.Resident Pure Golf Leopardstown PGAprofessional Michael Allan says, “We arealways looking at ways of making the gameaccessible and attractive to boys and girlsof all ages and we feel that a golf course forbeginner kids will add an excitingdimension to our ‘Learn to Play’ juniorcoaching programmes.”The whole emphasis at junior camps,organised by the centre’s experienced PGAprofessionals, is on providing kids with anenjoyable and enlightening introduction tothe game.Summer junior camps will run fromMonday to Thursday on the followingdates: July 8th-11th, July 22nd-25th,August 12th-15th and August 19th-23rd.The shorter morning sessions involvekids aged 5 to 8 (€89 per pupil), and the12-3pm afternoon coaching sessionsinvolve kids aged 9 and over (€139 perpupil).Kids can be enrolled in junior camps bycontacting the Pure Golf Leopardstown proshop on 01-2897452.Of course, golfers of all ages, aspirationsand skill levels have access to a completesuite of game improvement facilities andservices staffed by the Pure Golf team ofPGA professionals at the Centre.Avail of superb game improvement facilities & expertise

The whole emphasis is on providing thetotal golf experience in a friendly familyenvironment with a strong emphasis onoffering outstanding value for money.Whether you wish to simply sharpenyour skills on the range or embrace allaspects of game improvement, the mostadvanced technology systems and expertiseare available under one roof.New Look Driving Range...You can practice from early morning tolate evening in the fully automated 74-bayfloodlit driving range, which now sports agreat new look following the installation ofattractive royal blue bay dividers anddistance markers bearing the logo of theiconic PING brand. They afford greaterprivacy as you work on your game.The driving range features Power Teeball dispensing technology, which removesthe inconvenience of constantly bendingdown to tee-up balls. Mirrors on the backwalls behind each bay allow golfers tocheck and admire their swing!A large basket of balls costs just €6between 8am-4pm (Mon to Fri), and forconvenience range regulars tend to avail ofa top-up facility on their Loyalty Card.Short Game Facility...You can also avail of the centre’s allweather,floodlit tour-spec short game area,with a charge of just €5 for 45 minutes orannual membership for just €100.discoveries by booking a course of lessonswith the Pure Golf PGA team in the centre’sPutting Studio, where every aspect of yourputting stroke can be analysed.PGA Services at the Golf Centre...The mix of skills amongst the fourresident PGA professionals - Michael Allan,Michael Kavanagh, John Langan andMichael McDermott - creates a dynamicgame improvement environment.They are on hand to provide experttuition and a full range of support servicesincluding custom fitting.The upper tier of the driving range hasprivate bays for group and individualtuition, along with a dedicated customfitting facility which provides a fascinatinginsight to the benefits of getting yourequipment customised.Another view of the new beginners courseGreat Value!Green Fee Rates (18 holes)Adults ...........................................€15Students & Seniors........................€12Juniors (aged 10-16 yrs)................€10Twilight Rate (after 7pm)..............€10Driving RangeLarge Basket of balls .......................€6(8am-4pm Mon-Fri, incl Bank Holiday Mondays)Loyalty Card (top-up as you wish)All-Weather Practice FacilityShort game practice (45 mins).........€5Annual Membership Card...........€100GOLF CENTRE OPENING HOURS:Monday to Friday8am-10pmWeekends & Bank Holiday (Mon)8am - 7pmPutting Studio...You can introduce a real cutting edge toyour short game and make some intriguingt the Leopardstown Golf Centre...Ireland’s Home of GolfLEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 3

www.golf.costabrava.orgJoan’s prize is 2-nights accommodation fortwo people and two rounds of golf at theTorremirona Hotel & Golf Resort in Girona.Orla McGuinness (Saturday Swifts) was theearly pacesetter with 20pts to the turn andmaintained the pace to bag 31pts by the 15thhole, but she wasn’t able to add to her tallyover the closing stretch and finished third.Orla won 2-nights accommodation for twopeople in Hotel Guitart Monterrey in Lloretde Mar with two rounds of golf at the PGACatalunya resort.This year’s GOY competition was awonderful success. The format involved eachsociety hosting a qualifying round in March,April and May. Two players from eachparticipating society qualified for the final.The presentation dinner was attended byKarina Tierney (Lady Captain, WoodbrookGolf Club), Gonzalo Ceballos (Director of theSpanish Tourist Office in Ireland) and KathrynMacDonnell (Marketing Director).The Leopardstown Golf Centre extendsspecial thanks to the Spanish Tourism Officeand the various golf clubs and hotels in theCosta Brava region for sponsoring this year’sLadies GOY competition.TOP TWO QUALIFIERS IN EACH SOCIETYAlthough some of the leading qualifiers were unable to take part in the Grand Finalat Woodbrook, for the record here is a list of the top two 9-hole scores returned byeach society following the qualifying rounds held in March, April and May.LEOP’TOWN LADIES CLUB Bernie Fanning (24pts) & Louise Dobbin (23pts)MONDAY CLUB Aideen McMahon (22) & Deirdre Cleary (21)MONDAY MAGS Pat Neligan (17) & Clair McGinley (17)MONDAY MARVELS Eileen Shortall (21) & Viv Ryan (20)MONDAY STRIKERSBernie Meagher (17) & Mary Hennigan(15)TUESDAY BLAZERS Teresa Considine (20) & Doreen A. Purcell (18)TUESDAY EAGLES Dorothy Kennan (18) & Bernie O’Dea (18)TUESDAY LARKS Eleanor Fitzgerald (22) & Ciara O’Leary (22)TUESDAY SWALLOWS Kathleen Fagan (18) & Niamh Flanagan (17)WEDNESDAY HOTSHOTS Jean Corrigan (22) & Hilda McAndrew (21)WEDNESDAY IRON LADIES Mary Burke (21) & Marguerite Somers (21)WEDNESDAY LADIES Carmel Breatnach (19) & Audrey Gibson (18)WEDNESDAY WONDERS Patricia Donovan (22) & Teresa Mulvey (18)THURSDAY BELLES Jean O’Kennedy (19) & Miriam McEntaggart (19)THURSDAY BIRDIES May Morris (18) & Moira Clarke (16)THURSDAY SWINGERS Pauline Donnellan (20) & Mary Dunleavy (19)THURSDAY TIGERS Caroline MacCrosain (19) & Jackie Adam (18)FRIDAY DRIVERS Nessa McCulloch (18) & Muriel O’Hagan (18)FRIDAY FALCONS Breege Clancy (17) & Linda Slattery (15)FRIDAY FILLIES Maria Madigan (23) & Sarah Jane Kerr (22)FRIDAY FLYERS Clare Shanahan (20) & Yvonne O’Riordan (19)SATURDAY FAIRWAYS Sheila O’Malley (17) & Margaret Haughey (17)SATURDAY SIGNETS Helen Moore (21) & Mary Roche (20)SATURDAY STROLLERS Margo Young (21) & Joan Dowling (21)SATURDAY SWIFTS Orla McGuinness (21) & Anne Noonan (21)Club Golf d’Aro, Mas Nou, Girona, Costa BravaPhoto by Aidan BradleyCourtesy of Costa Brava Tourist BoardLEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 5

Leopardstown societies welcome new membersAbove: Glamorous members of theWednesday Ladies in party moodat the society’s 20th anniversarycelebration last year.The Green Room Café -the golf centre’s social hub.The Leopardstown Golf Centre is ‘home’to the largest community of lady golfersin Ireland.The centre hosts twenty-five establishedladies golf societies and the ILGU-affiliatedLeopardstown Ladies Golf Club, whichcombine to create playing opportunities and alively social scene for a substantial number ofenthusiasts every week.And the good news for lady golfers,attracted by the set-up at the thrivingLeopardstown Golf Centre in Foxrock, is thatthere are membership opportunities availablefor the 2013 season.The Leopardstown Ladies Golf Club andthe Monday to Friday societies currently havevacancies for new members.LEOPARDSTOWN LADIES GOLF CLUB (ILGU AFFILIATED)New members are warmly welcomed andget into the swing of things immediately.There are excellent organisational structuresin place with each society having its owncommittee and social secretary.Each of the twenty-five societies avails of afixed tee-time segment on a specific day eachweek on the beautifully maintained 18-holecourse, which means that members can plantheir golf in advance.There is a strong competitive spirit amongstthe ladies groups but the emphasis is more onsocial interaction between members in arelaxed sporting environment.The Leopardstown Ladies Golf Club,formed and affiliated to the ILGU in 2007, is aseparate entity although it embraces membersof many of the local ladies societies. It has abusy programme of events, many of which takeplace on Sundays between March and October.With a large group of active membersthere is a strong social dimension to theLeopardstown Ladies Golf Club and it is runvery efficiently with an online tee-time bookingsystem.The Green Room Café is the LeopardstownGolf Centre’s 19th hole and social hub.This bright and spacious restaurant offers awelcoming atmosphere, friendly service andexcellent cuisine at attractive prices.The Green Room, operated by Mary Curranand her catering team, is also a popular venue forsocial occasions, private and corporate events,product launches and family celebrations.Leopardstown Ladies Golf Club & Leopardstown Ladies SocietiesMonday MarvelsMonday StrikersMonday ClubMonday WedgewoodsMonday MagsTuesday EaglesTuesday BlazersTuesday LarksTuesday SwallowsWednesday LadiesWednesday Iron LadiesWednesday Hot ShotsWednesday WondersThursday SwingersThursday BirdiesThursday TigersThursday BellesFriday FlyersFriday DriversFriday FilliesFriday FalconsSaturday SwiftsSaturday FairwaysSaturday StrollersSaturday Signets6 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS

Excellent facilities and hospitality await Leopardstown golfersat Dundrum House Hotel Golf & Leisure Resortin Co. Tipperary.Full leisure centre with pool, sauna, steam room & jacuzzi.CoachHouse Beauty Rooms for pampering treatments.Irish night every Thursday in the Venue Clubhouse.Residential Golf Societies Packagefrom €99pps midweek and €119pps weekend (1BB, 1D, 1G)Stay and Play Society Packagefrom €149pps midweek and €179pps weekend (2BB, 1D, 2G)Society Green Fees from €30Annual Membership Packages from €249Silver and Gold memberships availableTelephone: 062.71116Email: reservations@dundrumhouse.iewww.dundrumhousehotel.comGolf Club, Naas, Co. KildareA Members Owned Club only 2 mins from NaasMEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE (Pro Rata rates until April 2014)UPCOMING OPEN EVENTSOPEN WEEK – Sat. 6th to Sun. 14th JulyAUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDFri. 2nd to Mon. 5th AugustBook Online at www.craddockstown.comCRADDOCKSTOWN GOLF CLUBBlessington Road, Naas, Co KildareTel : +353(0)45 897610 Fax :+353(0)45 898647Email : enquiries@craddockstown.comLEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 7

StageEmail your news items andhi-resolution jpeg photos toestherb@eircom.netNext issue - Autumn/WinterIt’s all go for Cathy Parkerand the Monday ClubAn outing to the 5-star Heritage Golf & SpaResort in Co. Laois, a Charity Day in aidof Aware and Cathy Parker’s Captain’s Prize &Dinner have been the highlights of the MondayClub’s busy calendar of events recently.The Monday Club is an established andvibrant society with over 80 members and, asthese photos show, the social aspect is every bitas much fun as their weekly competitions!Pictured at the Monday Club’s Captain’s (Cathy Parker)Dinner in Monkstown were...Left: Mary Ryan, Marguerite Kirwan and Imelda ScullyBelow left: Cathy Parker with the society’s PINGFestival of Ladies Golf prizewinner Isobel Kennedy.Below: Susan Ricketts, Alison Eggars, SiobhanO’Connor and Roma O’Loughlin.NextIssueSociety photos for the next issue should be emailed toestherb@eircom.net in hi-res jpeg format by the end of AugustTo discover everything there is to knowabout the services providedby the Leopardstown Golf Centre’steam of PGA professionalsvisit their website...www.puregolfireland.com8 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS

Planning a Golf Outing or Summer/Autumn Play & Stay break?Then check-out the adverts for these golf clubs and resorts in this issue...Bray Golf Club, Craddockstown Golf Club, Dundrum House Hotel, Edenderry Golf ClubGlen of the Downs Golf Club, Greystones Golf Club, Killeen Castle, Nuremore Hotel & Country ClubOld Conna Golf Club, Woodbrook Golf Club and Woodenbridge Golf ClubThis magazine is also available online at www.backspingolfmagazine.comBelow: Monday Club Captain’s Prize winnerAlison Eggars is all shook up as an Elvisimpersonator admires her trophy at CathyParker’s Captain’s Dinner.Right: ‘The King’ poses with society membersPamela Keane, Trish King and Siobhan Quane.Left: Pictured enjoying the Monday Club’s spring outing at TheHeritage Golf & Spa Resort were Genevieve Dalton, SiobhanQuane, Alice O’Connell and Pamela Keane.Below: The Heritage Golf & Spa Resort in Co. Laoisincorporates the magnificent Ballesteros Course and other 5-starfacilities.THE HERITAGE RESORT* Irish design & manufactured in Dublin for 30 years* Market leader * Supporting Irish jobs* Ready to use in seconds * Easy speed control* Lifetime chassis warranty * Available in various colours* Excellent after sales and service* Stocked by golf professionals & sports outletsQUALITY ISN’T EXPENSIVE, IT’S PRICELESSTel: (01) 2981992Web: www.golfglider.comLEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 9

Awonderful choice of 27 courses in beautiful settings,excellent hospitality and outstanding value combineto make The Garden County one of the country’smost attractive golfing destinations.Societies are spoilt for choice and warmly welcomed, whilea busy programme of open events at clubs throughout theregion creates lots of opportunities for individual golfers tosavour the magical Wicklow golf experience.On these pages we feature six clubs in County Wicklow.GLEN OF THE DOWNSGlen of the Downs Golf Club hasbecome firmly established as apopular venue for society outings andsocial occasions as it offers an excellentpackage at attractive rates.Set in idyllic surroundings, with theWicklow mountains serving as adramatic backdrop, the Peter McEvoydesigned course features rolling fairways,natural slopes and valleys, bunkersgalore and greens built to USGAspecifications.The course plays similar to a links. Itfeatures many elevated tees and excellentbunkers. The course highlights include afive-tier double green which is shared bythe 8th and 10th holes.Peter McEvoy proudly maintains thatat Glen of the Downs he constructed“probably the best set of par-3s ever.”The off-course facilities are equallyimpressive. Members and guests canrelax and socialise in a stylish andspacious clubhouse geared to cater for awhole host of events from golf outings toproduct launches, private businessfunctions, weddings and other familyoccasions.The setting and facilities at Glen ofthe Downs are matched by the warmthof the welcome.A warm welcome awaits all golfersSummer Green Fee Specials* Monday to Wednesday €30pp* Thursday & Friday €35pp * Saturday & Sunday €45ppCoolnaskeagh,Delgany, Co. WicklowTel: 01-28762401, 2 & 3 course meal specialswhen combined with a round of golfMonday to Wednesday Golf & Meal Deal...* 1 Course + Golf €35 * 2 Course + Golf €40 * 3 Course + Golf €45Thursday to Sunday Golf & Meal Deal...* 1 Course + Golf €40 * 2 Course + Golf €45 * 3 Course + Golf €50Visit us at www.glenofthedowns.com10 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS

Enjoy a golf course, setting and society outingsecond to none at Leinster’s Hidden gemNOW TAKING SOCIETYBOOKINGS FOR 2014Very competitive rates!GREEN FEE PRICES* Monday - Thursday €35* Friday, Saturday, Sunday €40Societies most welcomeevery day includingweekendsMEN’S OPEN COMPETITION EVERY WEDNESDAYVale of Avoca, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.Tel: 0402.35202Email: reception@woodenbridge.iewww.woodenbridge.ieWOODENBRIDGEWoodenbridge Golf Club is, quitesimply, heaven on earth. Timeseems to stand still in this glorioussetting which the legendary Joe Carronce described as “Ireland’s Augustaand probably the most scenic course inIreland.”Whether you are visiting for the firsttime or enjoying the experience for theumpteenth time, Woodenbridge alwayshas a captivating effect.The stunning golf course, whichdates back to 1884, is surrounded byrivers and mature forest. The Avoca &Aughrim rivers come into play on tenholes. It is a course that provides plentyof thrills and spills.Woodbridge is one of Ireland’s finestsettings for golf and, significantly, itfeatures amongst the country’s elitetop-30 parkland courses in the mostrecent biennial poll conducted by theinfluential Backspin magazine.The off-course facilities are alsovery impressive with the charmingclubhouse providing an invitingsanctuary for aprés golf dining andrelaxation.Societies are warmly welcomed andthe club hosts a lot of opens includinga Festival of Golf in late June.BRAYBray Golf Club has a rich historydating back to its foundation in1897. For over one hundred yearsmembers and guests enjoyed the club’scharming facilities at Ravenswell Road.The move to a stunning new location atthe Kilruddery Estate on the GreystonesRoad in 2003 marked the start of anexciting new era.The club boasts a magnificent 18-holeparkland course set in spectacularsurroundings between Bray Head andthe Sugarloaf Mountains with greatviews of Killiney Bay and the WicklowMountains.The golf course is a joy to play. Atiered effect for the fairways largelynegates the effect of the sloping site.Indeed, many holes are relatively flatand it’s fun negotiating the variousdoglegs, bunkers and other strikingfeatures.Recent alterations enhance theenjoyment factor. The first phaseinvolved new tees, greens and bunkeringon a number of holes.The spacious clubhouse incorporatesthe popular Ravenswell Restaurant,which caters for 140 golfers.The whole package is very appealingto organisers of society outings, businessevents and social occasions.‘Spectacular in every aspect’With a beautiful 18-hole courseand excellent clubhouse facilitiesBray Golf Clubis a great venue for society outingsEvent organisers can choosefrom the following options...* 9 hole & 18 hole green fees availablePrices from €15 (9h) & €25 (18h)* Great dining in a wonderful settingChoose from our à la Carte menu oravail of our great value menu options* A fleet of 16 Club Car buggiesEnjoy added comfort during your roundBRAY, CO. WICKLOW.Tel: 01-2763200Email: info@braygolfclub.comwww.braygolfclub.comGREYSTONESGreystones is one of the longestestablished golf clubs in thecountry. It was founded in 1895 and,whilst it retains the charm of a bygoneera, the club has invested heavily inrecent times in modernising its finefacilities.In 1998 the club embarked on amajor course upgrading programmewith the legendary Ron Kirby chargedwith the redesign brief. He produced anintriguing lay-out full of characterwhich blends aspects of the club’shistory with modern design featuresand USGA spec tees and greens.Golf can be enjoyed in a lovelyatmosphere as the club enjoys asplendid setting in the heart of theGarden County. The par-69 18-holecourse is surrounded by the WicklowMountains and offers panoramic viewsof Dublin Bay.There are excellent clubhousefacilities including a fully stocked PGApro shop. It’s a delightful venue forsociety outings and casual fourballswith your friends. There is a strongemphasis on providing a qualityexperience at competitive rates.See Greystones Golf Club’s advert onthe inside back cover.LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 11

WOODBROOKWoodbrook Golf Club provides allthe elements that create theperfect golf day....a highly ratedchampionship course that’s easy on thelegs, excellent clubhouse facilities, keengreen fee rates, a reputation for fine foodand, above all, a tradition of offering awarm welcome.Woodbrook has hosted manyprestigious tournaments down the yearsand in recent times the club hasinvested heavily in a major course andclubhouse refurbishment programme.The transformation is stunning andembellishes Woodbrook’s reputation asone of the country’s finest parklandvenues.Beautifully manicured fairways, teesand greens set the tone for a thrillingexperience.The refurbished clubhouse is animposing building with comfortable,modern and spacious facilities formembers and guests. Excellent cateringservices combine with Woodbrook'slegendary hospitality to create a perfectvenue for special golf events.Woodbrook recently hosted the grandfinal of the 2013 Spanish Tourismsponsored Leopardstown Ladies Golferof the Year competition.A WARM WELCOMEAWAITS VISITORS ATGOLF CLUBOLD CONNA is a beautiful 18-holeparkland course situated onFERNDALE ROAD IN BRAYGREEN FEE RATES€25 - Early bird (to 1pm)€18 - Twilight 9-holesAnd special group ratesFor bookingsTELEPHONE: 01.2826055Email: info@oldconna.com12 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS OLD CONNAWOODBROOK ODBROOK GOLF CLUB Famous 18-hole championship course Excellent dining & clubhouse facilities Superb venue for golf & a variety of social occasionswww.Woodbrook.ieAdelightful 18-hole parkland coursein idyllic surroundings bearing thelate Eddie Hackett’s distinctive designstyle, excellent hospitality and a keenpricing structure combine to make avisit to Old Conna Golf Club a mostenjoyable experience.The Old Conna estate on theFerndale Road in Bray providesmagnificent panoramic views and thegolf course has matured beautifully sinceits opening in 1987. It is defined byexceptional wooded terrain and a greatvariety of trees and shrubs importedfrom around the world by the originalowners of the estate.The bright, spacious and comfortableclubhouse is a relaxing environment forsocialising after your round.It is a lovely venue for society outingswithin 15 minutes of the LeopardstownGolf Centre. And a busy programmeof open events provides many otheropportunities to visit.Websites of featured Co. Wicklow clubsBray Golf Clubwww.braygolfclub.comGlen of the Downs Golf Clubwww.glenofthedowns.comGreystones Golf Clubwww.greystonesgc.comLeopardstown golfers...Be sure to mention Leopardstown GolfNews if you are making enquiries or groupbookings at any of the six featured clubs.Old Conna Golf Clubwww.oldconna.comWoodbrook Golf Clubwww.woodbrook.ieWoodenbridge Golf Clubwww.woodenbridge.ieLog-on to the websites above to check-out each Golf Club’s facilitiesand their special offers and rates for society outings in 2013/2014.

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Dona Filipa & San Lorenzo Golf ResortFor resort packages offered by the 5-star Dona Filipa Hotel and famous SanLorenzo golf course in the Algarve check-out www.donafilipahotel.comLovely MorgadoMorgado Resort continues to attracta lot of Irish golfers when they arevisiting the central Algarve.Set in splendid countryside at the footof the Monchique Mountains and closeto the seaside town of Portimao, theresort has two challenging 18-holecourses...Morgado and Alamos.There are attractive rates for groupsand individuals.For more details and reservationstelephone 00.351.282.241550 or emailbookings@golfedomorgado.comPestana’s great choiceof Algarve golf breaksIrish golfers will be very familiar with the Pestanabrand name which is synonymous with top qualitygolf and accommodation resorts.The Pestana Hotels & Resorts chain manages 44hotels in 10 countries and the Pestana Group is one ofPortugal’s largest tourism and leisure operators.Pestana has a very strong presence in the Algarvewith various properties and several fine golf coursescreating great holiday options.For latest offers visit www.pestana.com ortelephone 00.351.282.240001.HOToff thePRESS14 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWSLe Meridien Penina Golf & ResortPestana Gramacho, AlgarveA perfect retreatPenina is the resort that firstestablished the Algarve as a golfer’sparadise in the 1960s and today this5-star resort continues to set the higheststandards for discerning guests.Set in its own 360-acre estate betweenPortimao and Lagos, the full-spec resorthas been totally modernised andtransformed since the mid-1990s andserves as a perfect holiday retreat forgroups and families.Check-out Penina’s 2013 packages onwww.lemeridien.com/peninaGio Valiante is regarded as one of the most prolificperformance consultants on the PGA Tour.His new book - ‘Golf Flow’ - is a fascinating read asit takes golfers through the various processes and toolsrequired to master the mind.It’s all about adopting a confident and clear mindset.Matt Kuchar, Justin Rose, Camilo Villegas, StuartAppleby and many other tour players have taken hisadvice on board in terms of how to orient your mind andharness your thoughts so you can enter a flow state, oroptimal performance zone, in which time, control, effortand awareness seem both suspended and intensified.GOLF FLOWMaster your mind, Master the courseby Dr. Gio ValiantePublished by www.HumanKinetics.com

Email your news items andhi-resolution jpeg photos toestherb@eircom.netThis magazine is also available online atwww.backspingolfmagazine.comMarie’s perfect line outMarie Woolhead set the tone for her term as captain ofthe Friday Drivers by choosing a fun Six Nationsrugby theme for her drive-in earlier this season.Members of the society, which will celebrate its 20thanniversary next year, togged out in all sorts of wonderfulattire with leprachauns, French maidens and kilted lassiesadding a dash of joie de vivre to Marie’s drive-in.Pictured left: Valerie McIlwee, Kay Casey, Mary Byrne, Una McArdle,Marie Woolhead and Ann Massey.Below right: At back, Mary Byrne, Kay Casey, Marie Woolhead andBernie Patton. At front, Ann Massey, Jean Horgan and Mary Coyle.Bottom left: Bernie Patton, Una McArdle and Marie Woolhead.Bottom: Alice Hyland, Shelagh O’Donnell and Angela Evans.Dates for your diary...2013 Leopardstown race meetingsBULMERS LIVE AT LEOPARDSTOWN(Thursday evening meetings)JULY 4th, 11th,18th & 25th AUGUST 8th & 15thSaturday September 7th – Red Mills Irish Champion StakesSaturday October 26th – Killavullan StakesSunday November 3rd – November HandicapCHRISTMAS FESTIVALThursday December 26th - Sunday December 29thwww.leopardstown.comLEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS 15

This magazine is also available online atwww.backspingolfmagazine.comElaine triumphs...Margaret Desmond’s Captain’s Prizewas keenly contested by membersof the Wednesday Wonders.She is seen below presenting her prizeto Elaine Cogavin.Enjoying Margaret Desmond’s Captain’s Dinner for membersof the Wednesday Wonders were...Above: Phil Murphy, Helen Doyle and Maureen JowettLeft: Patricia Donovan (President, Wednesday Wonders), MargaretDesmond (Captain) and Catherine Bourke (vice-Captain).Below: Breda Hearty, Kay King and Eithne O’RiordanGeneral ManagerJoe O’ConnorAssistant ManagerDermot McCarthyReceptionAnne GibneyPatricia McNameeRobert CathcartAlan CleereRestaurant ManagerMary CurranFoxrock, Dublin 18.Tel: 289 5341 Pro Shop: 289 7452Fax: 207 0630Email: info@leopardstowngolfcentre.comwww.leopardstowngolfcentre.comPure GolfPGA ProfessionalsMichael AllanMichael KavanaghJohn LanganMichael McDermottGolf CourseSuperintendentDave Walby16 LEOPARDSTOWN GOLF NEWS

NO ENTRANCE FEEMEMBERSHIP CATEGORY AVAILABLEOn the 8th May 2013 and for the first time ever,Greystones Golf Club adopted a limited, no entrance fee policyfor applicants to Ordinary and Introductory Membership.Please note that this is a restricted offer and interested parties are urgedto contact the Club for more information.Phone: 01 287 4136 or Email: administration@greystonesgc.com...and why not come and see what's on offer during ourOPEN WEEKFROM 21ST TO 27TH JULYwww.greystonesgc.com

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