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IMPROVE YOUR GOLF
06 MARCH 2006

From the WMDC Press and Communications Office

Golfers can continue to enjoy the sport at improved Wakefield courses - and for the same price as last year.

For the second year running season ticket prices have stayed the same, leading to increased membership at the City of Wakefield and Whitwood Golf Courses.

Wakefield Council has invested in the Whitwood course by developing a new Golf Shop, new disabled facilities and car parking area - it has now seen its membership increase by 40%.

It is hoped there will soon be a new putting green and ongoing improvements to the course.

Greenkeeping staff at City of Wakefield Golf Course help maintain the course and improve areas for wildlife. There are also plans for new disabled facilities at the clubhouse.

For the first time there are golf buggies to be used on this course, and the shops at both courses mean Golf Professional David Bagg can provide help to members and the public.

Memberships for City of Wakefield: Full adult - £325; Seven Day OAP - £205; Five Day OAP - £137; Juniors up to 18 years - £105; Students - £105
For Whitwood: Full Adult - £223; Seven Day OAP - £137; Five Day OAP- £90; Juniors up to 18 years - £70; Students - £70

Season tickets are also now available at Springmill and Pontefract Park Golf Courses for £120.

The cost of standard green fees for general pay and play have increased in line with inflation - they are still among the cheapest in Yorkshire.

For more information of green fee prices and season ticket availability contact the Golf Shops at City of Wakefield on 01924 360282, Whitwood on 01977 512835, Springmill on 01924 281781 and Pontefract on 01977 723490.

Vale Head Park at Hemsworth (01977 610043), and Thornes Park in Wakefield (01924 302382) also offer seasonal golf opportunities for beginners and enthusiasts, and will be open from early April.

Ref: PR738
Date: 06/03/06

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