As many of you may already know the club recently undertook a complete rebuild of the website.

Progress is well under way and it is hoped that it should be live towards the end of February.

It is hoped that the site will provide all the information that both Members and Visitors will need to make the most of all the facilities at Baildon.

When live you will find the site at www.baildongolfclub.com

Most golfers nowadays don’t think twice about having their golf clubs custom fitted, yet many are still basing their choice of golf ball on word of mouth or familiarity, rather than the best ball for their game.

Things are starting to change as golfers, who understand the importance of spin rates to the ball’s flight and distance, are looking more closely at how the ball they play can make a difference to their long and short games.

There are big differences between various types of golf ball and, while it is tempting to pick up the same ball used by the world’s best players, you will benefit by using a ball that best suits your game.

Different golfers will benefit from different golf balls depending on their swing and game. The key is to understanding what is the best ball for your game.  For this feature we have listed some of the best balls on the market below however we would recommend you drop by pro shop sometime and we’ll be happy to take you through the best golf product for your game.
 

Galvin Green sets the standard for high-performance golf wear, in terms of both function and design and we are pleased to announce that we will be taking delivery of the 2010 range in the 1st week of March.

If you have seen a particular item that you would like to order please let us know and we will ensure it arrives for you.

As a special offer you will receive a 5% discount on any pre ordered product, so visit the website, choose your new state of the art weather wear and place your order in the shop!!

To view the Galvin Green range please click here

The Titleist Pro V1 utilises a three-piece multi-layer construction to maximise distance, durability and performance, while the Pro V1x utilises a four-piece dual core construction that lowers spin and maximises distance.

Used by the majoirty of tour players throughout the world, it truely is the No.1 ball in golf.

3 Pack SSP: £9.90
Dozen SSP: £35.00

For more information on the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball please click here.
 

The New Z-STAR is a high-performance multi-layer ball with low compression and extremely soft feel.

Featuring a combination of an ultra-thin urethane cover, new manufacturing techniques and dimple configuration to maximise the STAR performance, this offering is the softer of the two Z-STAR balls, and provides exceptional feel around the green and distance control with the putter.

3 Pack SSP: £8.99
Dozen Pack SSP: £29.99

For more information on the Srioxn Z Star range please click here.

The New Tour B330 Series golf balls maximise Tour Calibre Performance for highly skilled players with varying swing speeds.

Features Gradational Core for explosive initial velocity and reduced driver spin, an Inner Mantle for smooth power transition and maximum distance, while an Outer Mantle for high repulsion and workability.

Finally, a Urethane Cover with Seamless 330 dimple design for pinpoint accuracy.

3 Pack SSP: £8.99
Dozen Pack SSP: £29.99

For more information on the Bridgestone B330 range please click here.

The NXT Tour golf ball is designed for average to highly skilled golfers seeking the ultimate combination of soft feel, high performance control and long distance.

Advanced, multi-layer construction, with a new Tour-proven, higher coverage dimple design and Staggered Wave Parting Line provide longer, more consistent distance.

The NXT Tour is longer with the driver and long irons, while maintaining soft feel and high performance control into and around the green.

3 Pack SSP: £6.00
Dozen Pack SSP: £21.00

For more information on the Titleist NXT range please click here.

The new and improved AD333 features a thinner cover and a larger core while maintaining the same enhanced aerodynamics. The enlarged, highly resilient Energetic Gradient Growth core, made possible through thin-cover technology, provides greater ball speed, high launch, and optimal spin for increased carry and roll.

The high-trajectory 333-dimple pattern with advanced aerodynamics produces a true, penetrating ball flight with a shallow landing angle in all wind conditions, delivering greater carry and additional roll. The soft cover provides improved feel and excellent control on approach shots.

3 Pack SSP: £5.00
Dozen Pack SSP: £13.99

For more information on the Srixon AD333 product please click here.

Golfing in the wind can be an extremely frustrating affair – holding the ball up, blowing it beyond your target or pushing the ball wide of the green.

Just by looking at professional tournaments played in the wind you can see that scores are generally a little higher.

But by following these simple tips you’ll be able to tame the wind and limit any damage to your scorecard.

When playing into the wind try to employ the punch shot that will result in a lower trajectory, keeping the ball low and nullifying the effects of the wind.

The punch shot:• The ball should be further back in your stance• Place slightly more weight on your front foot• Choke down on the club to gain more control and keep your hands ahead of the ball at address and impact• Your swing should be shorter, about three-quarters, with less wrist break• Club selection is vital - anything below a 7-iron or thereabouts simply has too much loft and will climb too high in the air.

Playing with the wind will give the opportunity to hit the ball further from the tee, but could result in you overshooting the green the closer you get.

From the tee, tee the ball up a bit higher and move it forward in your stance.

When shooting for the green, plan for the extra carry and roll.

If you would like to discuss any part of your game please drop by the proshop to book a lesson time.

Flop shot

The flop shot is best to use when you need to get the ball up high over a hazard but with little green to aim at.

• Use your most lofted wedge
• Hold down the grip an extra inch for control
• Move the ball forward in your stance, just inside your left heel
• Don’t push your hands in front of the ball or you’ll de-loft the club
• Hinge your wrists as soon as you start the backswing, creating a 90 degree angle between the club and your left arm
• Execute a long and lazy swing and accelerate through the ball to a full finish.

Remember to let the loft of the club do the work. If you try to lift or scoop the ball the results can be disastrous.

Welcome to the Fantasy Race to Dubai 2010 game - offering you a chance to select a team of your favourite 15 golfers on the European Tour, enter our TGI Golf League and win some fantastic prizes in the process.

This is free to enter, is run by the European Tour and at the same time as competing for prizes in the our competition, you can also win prizes in the Official 2010 Fantasy Race to Dubai.

To enter please click here and register with the 2010 Fantasy Race to Dubai website, select your team and then join our private league which is TGI Golf 2010 PIN: 298

Please include your Golf Club Name with your Team Name.

We will publish the TGI Golf 2010 leaderboard every month so you can keep an eye on how your team is performing.

Titleist, Golf’s Symbol of Excellence, has some new line-ups already scooping top awards in 2010.

The strength of Titleist’s hardware was further re-enforced with ‘Gold Awards’ in the Golf Digest awards, with a total of seven Titleist clubs scooping top honours in six different categories.

With Vokey Wedge design based on Bob's experience working with the best players in the world, including sole designs hand ground by Bob based on continuous input from Tour professionals, a range of irons to suit all abilities from the Ap1's to the MB blades. The titleist family is made up by the D series of Drivers Fairways and Hybrids.

To try any of the new titleist range call into the shop

For more on the Titleist range click here

Powakaddys' new winter wheels have taken their ‘open tread’ design inspiration from lawn protection products and have been subjected to a rigorous and comprehensive testing process in conjunction with BIGGA.

The result is a ground breaking product that should gain wide scale approval from all.

John Megson fitted his wheels and tested them on Sunday 7th Feb;
I tried out my new winter wheels this weekend. The first thing I noticed was the design seemed to handle the intricacies of Baildon’s terrain far better than the pneumatic wheels I have been using. There was minimal splash back as they went through unavoidable puddles and I didn’t have a single wheel spin incident. The wheels picked up little mess during four hours of play and what little they had picked up was removed with a very quick rinse at home.

SSP £60.00

For more on the winter wheels please click here

This month we continue our feature where we ask a quick 9 questions with a member of Baildon GC.

This month is the turn of The Lady Captain Mrs Liz Madden

Handicap: 20

How long have you been a member at Baildon GC: nearly 25 years

Favourite Club in the Bag: 3 Wood – Taylor Made Burner

Usual Golfing Partners: friends and my son in Derby

Favourite Course: Garforth

Best Golfing Achievement: Two hole-in-ones: one at Baildon on the 6th in thick fog and one at Builth Wells in Wales

Favourite Golfer: Padraig Harrington

Dream Fourball: Ernie Els and myself, Darren Clarke and Annika Sorenstam

Predictions for 2010 Majors:
US Masters – Phil Mickleson
US Open – Lee Westwood
British Open – Padraig Harrington
USPGA – Steve Stricker