Wyboston Lakes has recently completed a major refurbishment and upgrading programme of its 18 hole golf course to make it one of the best golf venues in the UK for membership “pay and play”, golf societies and corporate golf days. This development is part of the ongoing multi-million pound investment across the whole site.
[UKPRwire, Wed Jul 11 2007] Wyboston Lakes has recently completed a major refurbishment and upgrading programme of its 18 hole golf course to make it one of the best golf venues in the UK for membership “pay and play”, golf societies and corporate golf days. This development is part of the ongoing multi-million pound investment across the whole site.
Thanks to favourable weather conditions this spring, the final stage of the refurbishment was completed ahead of schedule. This included construction of new tee boxes on the 1st and 10th holes and the creation of one of the largest bunkers in the area surrounding the 18th green.
Leisure services manager Dave Little commented, “Much of the work we have done will ensure that both lower handicap golfers and the social players find the course more challenging and rewarding. For example, we have reshaped some of the fairways to improve the approach to several of the holes and we have planted hundreds of semi-mature trees, whips, and small firs as part of the long term improvements to the course. We have also made considerable improvements to the existing tee boxes by moving them to bring more water into play, again providing a greater challenge for golfers. With water being a prominent feature at Wyboston Lakes, many of the banks have been landscaped right to the waters edge, creating a Floridian feel to the course.”
Further improvements to the facilities included the construction of new changing rooms and the pro shop in 2004. The shop has the most up-to-date computerised swing scanning technology to assist the three resident golf professionals headed by Paul Ashwell, England Junior Lead Coach, in helping players improve their game. The course also offers ‘Super Senior’ tees allowing golfers the chance to test their skill and enjoy their golf without the concern of long distance holes.
Dave continued, ”As well as our ‘pay and play’ customers and season ticket holders, we entertain more than 350 golf societies and corporate days at Wyboston Lakes. It’s vitally important to us that we continue to provide the best golfing facilities in the area to keep our loyal customers happy. “
With this in mind, the company has also made a significant investment into its welcoming 19th hole, The Waterfront Brasserie, which was awarded “Clubhouse of the Year” by Club Mirror Awards in 2006. Golfers can enjoy superb food here all day with panoramic views over the lakes and golf course.
With all of the recent improvements to the course and surrounding facilities, Wyboston Lakes has refurbished its ensuite accommodation and launched a number of Golf Break packages. These packages allow golfers from across the country the opportunity to experience the warm welcome, excellent food and superb facilities that have made this venue so popular with locals.
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Date: 10 July 2007
Editor’s notes:
High resolution photographs available on request
Caption: Wyboston Lakes’ president Peter Hutchinson tees off at official launch following golf course refurbishments.
More about Wyboston Lakes
This 18 hole, par 70 golf course is set in 350 acres of picturesque countryside amongst lakes and alongside the banks of the River Great Ouse, offering some challenging and interesting holes for all standards of golfer. Located near St Neots, midway between Cambridge and Bedford, the site also houses the largest privately owned conference venue in northern Europe.
Wyboston Lakes is one of the few venues where golfers can ‘pay and play’ either on a daily or season ticket basis. The centre also offers a variety of excellent value packages tailored for golf societies and corporate golf days accommodating groups of 12 to 140 with private dining if required.
For the fitness enthusiasts there is a fully equipped health and leisure club including a swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, spa bath and beauty treatment centre. As there are over 406 ensuite bedrooms on site, Wyboston Lakes can accommodate parties to stay for one or more nights and make it a real golfing or activity based holiday.
Wyboston Lakes has three first class teaching professionals headed by Paul Ashwell. Paul is the England junior head coach and has over 20 years experience of teaching golf. He is the author of “Skills of the game - golf” and was recently named in the top 25 golf coaches by Golf Monthly.
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