Martin Binns held his President's Day on Saturday 22nd August, and this proved to be a great choice as it was one of the best weather days we have had this year.

119 members played that day, and every one of them enjoyed the nice weather, great golf course and the refreshments served by Mr President himself on the 6th & 15th tees.  

The evening presentation and disco were also well supported, it was great to see the clubhouse full again!

The winners were:

Div 1
T Oliver - 43 points

Div 2
T Myers - 40 points

Div 3
D Dewhirst - 43 points

Div 4
J Tinker - 40 points

Longest Drive - R Walker
Nearest the Pin - M Sherrad 

Congratulations to the winners and everyone else who played that day.

Ping has launched two new drivers aimed at both the golfer looking for forgiveness and those who like to shape their drives from the tee.

The new G15 and i15 are the latest in Ping’s highly successful line of drivers.

Ping’s new G15 driver is engineered for golfers seeking a maximum forgiveness driver that delivers distance and accuracy. Its 460cc titanium head is longer front-to-back and features Ping’s patented ultra thin crown technology. Weight savings from the thin crown are positioned as an external sole weight to optimise the centre of gravity for higher trajectories and reduced spin.

The design of i15 driver meets the needs of golfers who place a high priority on working their tee shots. The traditional pear-shaped 460cc titanium head is engineered with a bulge crown design and deeper face to optimise energy transfer for greater ball speed and the solid feel preferred by better golfers.

For further details on the new G15 and i15 Drivers please click here.

Baildon members Hillary Wood and Sheila Ashton are celebrating after winning the Yorkshire Ladies County Foursomes at Meltham Golf Club.

Hillary playing off 12 handicap, and Sheila playing off 22 beat a field of nearly 100 pairs in the county final stage thanks to a nett 73 (gross 90).

Hillary admitted the triumph had been unexpected and that the duo were thrilled to put Baildon’s name on the trophy for the first time.

She said: “You want to go feeling you have a chance of winning but it was definitely a surprise.

“We were out early and shot one under par. We didn’t think it would be enough but it lasted all day at the top.”

The Baildon duo, who progressed through club and district qualifying (at Cleckheaton) to reach the final, clinched the title by just half a shot and were one clear of third-placed Kath Brammah and Sandra Bean from Shipley.

Wood pinpointed two shots during their round which perhaps gave an indication their name was on the trophy.

She said: “On the 14th, our drive looked to be heading for a ditch but it ended up on the walkway which crossed it.

“Then on the 16th, we were hitting a blind shot to the green and just managed to find the front edge and get close to the pin and Sheila holed the putt for birdie.

“When things like that happen, you think it might be your day.

“The club’s name gets engraved on the trophy and from that point of view, we are very proud.”

Well done ladies, and good luck defending your crown next year! 

The Atlas full-zip waterproof jacket features a new stretch technology that allows the Gore-Tex Performance Shell fabric to move in several directions at the same time and guarantee exceptional freedom of movement during the swing.

The lightweight jacket incorporates the exclusive stretch material across the upper back, and offers unparalleled performance and protection in wet, cold and windy weather. The highly durable garment also provides maximum breathability and is easy to wash and maintain.

Atlas is the perfect outer layer as part of Galvin Green’s multi-layer concept and is available in sizes S-4XL.

For more information on the Galvin Green Atlas waterproof please click here.

ProQuip, the world’s leading innovator of lightweight golf weatherwear and official supplier of rain suits to the European Ryder Cup Team 2010, has unveiled PqLite, a high-performance, featherlight rain suit with stretchable waterproof lining that won’t stretch golfers’ budgets.

PqLite combines a featherlight, Teflon-treated outer fabric with an ultra-soft, stretchable, waterproof liner for unrestricted movement, giving golfers the freedom to swing freely and quietly.

For more information on the ProQuip PqLite waterproof please click here.

Our Scratch team may have relinquished their scratch league crown this year, but they put their name back on the First Division Team Championship trophy for the first time since 2006 with a win in the Bradford Union Team Championships at Cleckheaton Golf Club.

After a mixed morning score of 294 which included a 9 by Ian Martin (it happens to us all!), they found themselves trailing Bradford Moor by ten shots. 

But the team of Ian Martin, Matt Roche, Chris Hargreaves and James Firth produced a fine comeback with an afternoon total of 286 to win by four shots, with Chris shooting a superb second-round 68 and James a soild 69. His scores of 70 69 helped James into joint second place for the individual prize.

So after missing out on the league it is great that they finished the season off with a win, proving we are still a force in the Bradford Union.

Well done lads!

To view the final results please click here

Hitting a bad shot is one of the most frustrating things to do on a golf course, but it is vital you do not allow it to affect subsequent shots.

How often have you hit a bad shot, beat yourself up about it as you walk to your ball, and then follow it up immediately with another bad shot?

World number one Tiger Woods handles his setbacks best and rids his body of any frustrations immediately using a routine every golfer can benefit from.

After a bad shot Woods will give himself a kick up the backside for the next 10 steps, but then lets it go as soon as he takes his 11th step, and immediately concentrates on his next shot.

Try this routine next time you’ve hit a bad shot and see how it works for you.

If you’d like to talk about any aspect of your game please come and see us in the pro-shop and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.

On Wednesday 26th August the Yorkshire 1st Division Team Championships were held at Hallamshire Golf Club in Sheffield.

The format was 2 rounds with all 8 scores to count, the top 12 teams retaining their place in the 1st division for next year and the bottom 6 teams being relegated.

Baildon were represented by scratch team members Chris Hargreaves, Matt Roche, Andy Couzens and Ian Martin.

The weather on the day was absolutely dreadful, 40 mile an hour winds and driving rain. The scores were understandably pretty high, but thankfully our boys managed to return solid scores and ended up in 5th place, our highest ever position in division 1.

Chris Hargreaves managed to return scores of 78 76 which were very creditable in that weather, and he was only 7 shots off the best individual score for the day.

Well done once again lads. 

A big thank you to Dave & Shirley Ackroyd, Tom & Linda Roche, Geoff & Cathy Dixon, Geoff Coles, Matt's partner Tori, Vice Captain elect Mark Jones and Mr President Martin Binns for turning up and supporting the lads in the awful weather! With thanks to the ladies section for their letter contratulating the team on their recent success in team events.

To view the final results please click here

If you have ever wanted to hit it further and straighter with your driver nows your chance to learn how. With the advances in club technology your driver could become your new best friend.

Ricky and Sean will be hosting a Driving clinic on Thursday 24th September from 6-7.30pm. The event is open for everybody to attend and is free

Bring your driver with you and make it your new best friend.

Footjoy SYNR-G Shoes were- £129 - Now - £99.00

Lined Sweaters Were - £59.95 - Now - £29.95

Greg Norman Shirts Were - £29.95 - Buy 2 for £50

Callaway Watches 30% off this month

We have just taken delivery of pings most popular bag, the Hoofer and Freestyle.

The PING Freestyle Stand Bag brings innovation and style together weighing less than five pounds.

PING Freestyle Stand Bag

• Patented four-way top
• Three full-length dividers
• Secondary spring wire stay
• Eight pockets including lined valuables area
• See-through tee pocket
• Primary retractable strap
• Dual pre-curved straps
• Double bend Mantis® legs
• Full-size towel loop and Velcro® loop for golf glov
• Rain hood

The Hoofer legacy for quality and durability grows with the Vantage model. A new five-way top combines with full-length dividers to greatly improve club access and organization. The primary strap retracts from both ends of the bag for easy identification and prevents strap crossover. As with all its predecessors, the Hoofer Vantage offers the ultimate in storage options for a carry bag. Seven pockets, including dedicated space for a range finder and water bottle .

PING Hoofer Vantage Stand Bag

• New patent pending 5-way divider with soft top
• Full-length dividers
• Fully retractable primary strap
• Removable secondary strap
• 7 pockets, including insulated water bottle pocket
• Highly durable polypropylene material
• Trunk handle
• Rain hood
• Full-length umbrella sleeve

Thank you to everybody for their feedback on last months news letter. We will endeavour to keep you in touch with all the going s on at the club club. We would also like to hear from you about your golfing achievements and anecdotes that you would like to share with the club.