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WELCOME toour special insideview of some of theregion’s top golfcourses.

Nowhere else in England can boastsuch golfing riches. No, let’s go fur-ther. Nowhere else in the UK can layclaim to be golf ’s capital.

And the reason we can make suchan extravagant claim?

Two Open championship venuesjust a matter of miles apart, a stringof top class championship clubsserving up the best in links golf, avariety of challenges from coursesdeep in the lush Cheshire coun-tryside to bustling clubs in the heartof the city of Liverpool. Well, thatwill do for starters.

And then we can throw into themix top professionals such as South-port’s trio of European Tour players –Lee Slattery, Tommy Fleetwood andMatthew Baldwin – or Wirral’s PaulWaring. And there is also Royal Birk-dale’s Florentyna Parker, enjoying asuccessful time on the EuropeanLadies Tour, where Emily Taylor(Hillside) is embarking on her rookieseason.

And the area is rich in players ofall ages making their mark in theamateur game, such as Oliver Carr,Paul Howard, Holly Muse and EloiseHealey, in a corner of England thathas a golfing pedigree running deepinto the very origins of many of thegame’s biggest competitions.

And sharing in the host of successstories is the Liverpool Post and itsreaders through the paper’s commit-ment to a full page of news from thelocal golfing community everyThursday.

Now you can enjoy our exclusiveguide to some of the area’s best ven-ues. And look out for our next guidelater in the year.

Time to get out those clubs...

FEATURING: Aintree Golf Centre●Denbigh Golf Club●Abersoch Golf Club●True Fit Golf Centre

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Going is always firm at racecourse golf club

AINTREE GolfClub, home to oneof the longestnine-hole coursesin the UK, has a

number of membershipplaces now available.

The golf club offers firstclass facilities in an iconic set-ting, the grounds of AintreeRacecourse, home to the worldfamous Grand National. Facil-ities include an onsite drivingrange, practice greens, clubhouse and golf shop.

Designed by PGA Profes-sional Michael Slater, thecourse sits in the centre of theracetrack and offers some test-

ing holes, with the opportun-ity to play over the world fam-ous Becher’s Brook and a rep-lica Grand National fence.

You’ll not need to worry ifit’s too wet to play, as Ain-tree’s course is one of the bestdrained in the area, with veryfew closures due to wetweather conditions. Thecourse prides itself on the factit can be played with full teesand greens all year round.

Becoming a member offersgenuine handicap status andregular competitions everySunday morning. Membersalso receive a DrivingRange Loyalty Card with an

amount of credit depending ontheir membership category.

They also receive discountin the golf shop and can booktee times up to 10 days inadvance. Members of the golfclub are also entitled to applyfor two complimentary badgesfor one of the race meetingsheld at Aintree (not includingthe Grand National).

The golf club is run in afriendly and relaxed mannerand all new members aremade to feel very welcome.Along with competitions heldat Aintree, the golf club alsoenters a number of nationalcompetitions, as well as vis-

iting local courses on awaydays. Annual membershipstarts from just £275 for theremainder of 2013. For moreinformation call 0151 523 5157.

Non-members are also wel-come to use the course andcan book a tee time a max-imum of five days in advance.

Improve your game at thefloodlit driving range. Ain-tree’s onsite driving rangeoffers 30 floodlit bays and fourspacious teaching bays whereresident professional ScotDuffy can help you to improveyour game.

The range has now intro-duced a loyalty card which

provides extra benefits. Whenyou join this loyalty cardscheme you will receive extracredit on your card when youtop up with the followingamounts:■ Top up with £15 and receivean extra 10% credit (£16.50)■ Top up with £20 and receivean extra 15% credit (£23)■ Top up with £30 and receivean extra 20% credit (£36)

Bays don’t need to bebooked in advance, and costsfor balls start from just £2.50.There are a variety of targetsto keep your session interest-ing, along with good qualitymats and balls.

The range is ideally suitedfor both beginners andseasoned golfers to practiceand improve their game. Clubhire is available if needed.

For those wanting to have asnack or refreshment, thedriving range has a coffee barwhich provides meals, snacksand drinks.

The driving range is open8am-10pm in the week and8am-7pm at weekends. Thelast bucket of balls is sold 30minutes before closure.■ Aintree Golf Club is onMelling Road, Aintree, L95AS. For more informationcall 0151 523 5157.

Aintree Golf Club sits in the centre of the world famousracetrack, home to the Grand National

Situated in the centre of Aintree Racecourse, home of the John Smiths’ GrandNational, Aintree Golf Centre boasts one of the most unique locations for a golfrange in the UK.

With a 30 Bay Floodlit Driving Range, practice greens, PGA Coaching forJuniors and Adults by our resident professional Scot Duffy, well stocked golfshop, a coffee bar and a 9-hole golf course, one of the longest in the UK,Aintree Golf Centre has it covered.

Become a member today and you’ll receive our Driving Range Loyalty Cardwhich gives you dicount in our shop and credit when you top up the card.

The range is open 8am until 10 pm in the week and 8am until 7pm atweekends.

Annual membership starts from just £275 for the remainder of 2013.Call 0151 523 5157 to discover more or vist www.aintree.co.uk/golf.

AnnualMembership

from only

£275*

Learn, practice and play at the world famous Aintree

Call 0151 523 5157 to book or visit www.aintree.co.uk/golf

*for the remainder of 2013.

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Enjoy stunning viewsat ‘friendliest’ courseY

OU can be sure ofa very warmwelcome when youvisit AbersochGolf Club.

Recently featured in GolfMonthly, it has been describedby visitors as “the friendliestgolf course in Wales,” “a jewelon the Welsh Riviera,” and a“fantastic golf course, stun-ning views.”

The golf club at Abersoch isdefinitely one to put on yourNorth Wales golfing list.

Offering a challenging mix

of 18 holes on traditional linksand park land, the course is amust for golfers of all abilities.

Take, for example, the sig-nature 246 yard par three,third hole with its elevated teeand panoramic views. Itrequires an accurate drivedownhill, over both gorse anda water hazard, to a slopinggreen with a bunker waitingat the back. Or the fifth hole, apar five where the sandybeach sits in the eyeline to theright, waiting for a sliceddrive. Follow those with links

hugging the coastline and con-toured over a century ago byhuge, natural sand dunes.Accuracy is key here, as way-ward drives can be punished.

After your golf, settle downin the welcoming clubhouseand have a couple of drinks onthe patio area, along with abite to eat. The renownedAbersoch nightlife thenawaits, with bars and restaur-ants to suit all tastes.■ Abersoch Golf Club, GolfRoad, Abersoch, Pwllheli,Gwynedd, 01758 712636.

A very warmwelcomeawaits you

LOCATED one milefrom Denbightown centre,Denbigh Golf Cluboffers a very warm

welcome to new membersand visitors alike.

This superb 18-hole park-land course offers a challen-ging and enjoyable round ofgolf that will test all stand-ards of play.

At just under 6,000 yardsyou will have to be accurateto find the fairways andgreens in regulation play.Failure will result in beingblocked out by the course’smature trees.

Denbigh Golf Club catersfor members of all ages, maleand female, and for all abil-ities from the beginner to thelow handicap player.

In addition to the golfthere is a well-supportedsocial programme of eventsheld throughout the year.

Annual membership runsfrom March to February.

Membership prices for2013 are £525 for full mem-bership, though people wholive over a 30-mile radiusaway from the club via theAA Route Finder qualify as adistant member with a reduc-tion in price to £389. Juniormembership costs from £70.

Visitors will receive awarm welcome to thisfriendly club and recordsshow that, having enjoyedtheir visit, they pledge toreturn.

Summer green fees are £26on a week day, or £32 of aweekend. There’s a discountfor large groups and pack-ages to suit your needs.

If you are looking for chal-lenging golf with magnificentviews of the Vale of Clwyd,plus the chance to relax inthe clubhouse and enjoy finefood and guest beers, thenDenbigh Golf Club has it all.■ Visit Denbigh Golf Club,Henllan Road, Denbigh, LL165AA, tel: 01745 816669.

The course at Abersoch Golf Club has plenty of challenges

Try it freeDENBIGH Golf Club is hosting afree golf taster session for begin-ners next month.

Taking place on Wednesday, April24, it’s your chance to enjoy thegolfing experience at Denbigh GolfClub.

The free junior taster sessionruns from 5pm-6pm. An adult ses-sion follows on from 6pm-7pm. Allequipment will be supplied.

Come along, have a go and, if youenjoy it, you could enrol for fourweekly, one hour coaching sessionscommencing Wednesday, May 1.

Normal course fees will then be£5 for juniors and £10 for adults.

Denbigh Golf Club is at HenllanRoad, Denbigh, LL16 5AA telephonethem on 01745 816669, email themat denbighgolfclub@aol.com orview www.denbighgolfclub.co.uk.

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Truly a great place for the golf fanS

PEND some time at one of thearea’s most comprehensivegolf centres, True Fit GolfCentre, Warrington, and playthe North West’s newest golf

course.For golfing fans, whether expert,

enthusiast or beginner, True Fit GolfCentre offers a wide range of fantasticfacilities for certain golfing satisfaction.

There’s a 22 bay driving range, forstarters. Then there’s the golf super-store, where you can buy all the equip-ment you’ll need to improve your game.

Another way you can improve yourswing is through the help of a golf pro-fessional, and True Fit Golf Warringtonhas three resident PGA instructors whocan help you lower your handicapthrough expert one-to-one tuition.

But the best way to improve your all-round game is to hit the greens andfairways. Lucky then that True Fit GolfCentre has an 18-hole course suitable forall levels of ability.

Known as Fiddlers Ferry Golf Club,the course plays out beneath the land-mark cooling towers of the FiddlersFerry power station. It makes for a quiteunique location to play golf, and thecourse is pretty unforgettable too.

A pay and play course, with members,the greens and tees are designed toUnited States Golf Association (USGA)standards, making for 18 very interest-ing holes including a variety of parfours, a par five and some picturesquepar threes.

The gently rolling terrain has somestrategically-placed water hazards and

bunkers, making it a challenge for play-ers of all levels.

It also offers some wonderful viewsover open countryside and a coursewhich takes in 120 acres, complete withwater features teeming with wildlife.

The 7,000 yard course has a 5,474 yardlayout which certainly requires goodshot making to navigate the water haz-ards, doglegs and plateau greens.

With ongoing improvements andmaturity, the course certainly representsgreat value, providing the qualities andfeel of a private members’ course, but atan affordable price.

And once you’ve finished the course,how about a round at the 19th hole, theClubhouse Bar & Bistro. Opened just lastsummer, the new bar and bistro offersgreat food, a licensed bar and free Wi-Fi.

Whether you’re fresh from the course,a lesson, the club store or the drivingrange, it makes sense to take the weightoff your feet and enjoy some deliciousrefreshments at the Clubhouse.

Enjoy fresh coffee, cold draught beersand freshly-made meals includingcooked breakfasts, paninis, jacket pota-toes, snacks and sweets too.

Visiting golf societies are very wel-come to sample the course and Club-house, with flexible packages availableincluding warm-up practice, 18 holesand food, from bacon sandwiches to hotpots, tailored to your budget.■ For more information about True FitGolf, Warrington, visit the centre onWidnes Road, Cuerdley, Warrington,WA5 2UW; telephone 01925 791790; or goonline: www.truefitgolfcentre.com.

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PGA COACHINGAt the True Fit Golf Academy, all levels of golfer are catered for by our PGA qualified coaches.Improve your existing game or give yourself the best start if you’re a beginner.

PREMIER GOLF RANGEThe driving range at the True Fit Golf Centre represents a great facility to practise yourgolf all year round, with 22 automated bays.

GOLF CENTRE SUPERSTOREThe True Fit Superstore has established itself as the region’s leading independently ownedgolf store for top quality brands in clothing, footwear, bags and equipment.

WELCOME TO TRUE FIT GOLF CENTRE WARRINGTONTrue Fit Golf Centre is one of the North-West’s leading golf facility’s.With a premier golf range, PGA coaching, golf superstore, ‘Clubhouse’ Bar& bistro and a course designed to suit both beginners and experiencedplayers alike, True Fit Golf is a complete solution for golfers new to thegame and more experienced players.