Category: Leeds Golf Centre

At Leeds Golf Centre, we’re proud to celebrate every achievement, from juniors winning their first trophy, to members representing the club at regional level, to lifelong players enjoying personal milestones on the course. Success here doesn’t just mean silverware; it means progress, perseverance, and the joy of sharing the game with others.

This summer has been packed with amazing results from across our community, and we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the talent, hard work and spirit of the players who make Leeds Golf Centre what it is – the home of modern golf.

Standout Performances from Our Members

We begin with a huge congratulations to James Sheen and Tony Rhodes, who teamed up to win the Jack Roberts Trophy (Heavy Woollen League) at Woolley Park. Their teamwork and determination were outstanding, and it’s a brilliant reminder of what golfers can achieve when they support one another out on the course.

James then went on to secure the Presidents Trophy for the Leeds & District Golf Union (LDRGA) the very next day – a remarkable back-to-back achievement that highlights his consistency, resilience and commitment to the game.

Achievements like these inspire everyone around them. They remind us that golf is as much about focus and composure as it is about skill and that victories, big or small, are always worth celebrating.

Junior Achievements That Make Us Proud

Equally inspiring are the successes of our juniors, who continue to show just how bright the future of golf looks at Leeds Golf Centre.

Ethan Duckworth recently claimed the President’s Trophy. A fantastic result that reflects the hard work and hours of practice he has put into his game. Ethan is proof that dedication pays off, and we’re excited to see what’s next for him.

Ava McDaid proudly took home the Junior Trophy on Captain’s Day, a brilliant achievement and a moment she will always remember. Ava’s success shows the joy of junior golf at Leeds Golf Centre – friendly competition, shared experiences, and unforgettable memories.

Arthur Firth achieved something every golfer dreams of: a hole-in-one on the 5th during a junior team match. Well done, Arthur – what an amazing milestone at such a young age!

Our talented junior girls are also making waves at regional level. Orla and Jia represented Yorkshire at the Northern Counties Jamboree, winning their matchplay matches and doing Leeds Golf Centre proud. To compete at that level and succeed is an incredible achievement, and both girls are fantastic role models for other young players.

Hudson Cooper is a truly rising star – he has powered through the summer, winning numerous competitions on the Ping Junior Golf Tour. An absolutely sterling performance!

Continuing her brilliant run of form, Orla Young secured another victory on the Ping Junior Golf Tour. Orla’s dedication, talent and love for the game shine through every time she steps onto the course. She’s a true inspiration for the next generation of golfers.

Every one of these achievements deserves recognition, not just because of the trophies and titles, but because of the passion and perseverance behind them.

Families Making Memories

Success at Leeds Golf Centre isn’t just about individual performances – it’s about the shared moments that bring people together. One of the highlights of the summer was our Father’s Day Tiger Cubs competition in June.

It was heart-warming to see dads and children enjoying the game side by side, creating memories that will last a lifetime. A huge well done to our 2025 champions, Mabel Craven and her dad Martin, who showed fantastic teamwork to take the win. Congratulations also to our brilliant runners-up, Jude Rasche and his dad Mark, who put in a superb performance.

Seeing families out on the course together is exactly what modern golf at Leeds Golf Centre is all about; fun, inclusive, and unforgettable.

How We Nurture Talent at Leeds Golf Centre

Behind these achievements is an environment designed to help golfers thrive at every level. We’re proud to provide world-class coaching that combines experience, encouragement and the very latest technology with our team at Leeds Golf Academy.

Our PGA-qualified professionals have worked with Ryder Cup and European Tour players, LPGA stars and national teams. But just as importantly, they bring the same passion and expertise to every session with juniors, beginners, and everyday members who simply want to get better and enjoy the game.

With swing studios, Toptracer technology, and cutting-edge putting and balance labs, players of all abilities have access to the tools and coaching they need to grow in confidence. This supportive, inclusive approach is what makes the difference because when golfers feel comfortable, encouraged, and part of a community, their potential truly shines.

Why Achievements Matter

When we celebrate members’ successes, we’re not just applauding individual effort. We’re building inspiration across our whole community.

A junior golfer seeing Ethan, Ava, Hudson or Orla lift a trophy might be encouraged to stick with their lessons. A parent watching Mabel and Martin at the Father’s Day event might be inspired to bring their child to try golf for the first time. And a new member hearing about James and Tony’s win might decide to take the leap into competition golf.

These stories matter because they show golf as it should be: inclusive, welcoming, and rewarding for everyone.

Looking Ahead

As we move through the rest of the season, we know there will be many more achievements to celebrate from tournament wins to personal bests and family milestones. At Leeds Golf Centre, we’ll continue to share and celebrate them all, because every success, big or small, adds to the vibrant, supportive culture we’re building together.

So, whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a parent of a budding junior, or someone picking up a club for the very first time, remember that your journey is worth celebrating too. With world-class coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a community that values inclusivity above all, there’s no better place to enjoy the game than Leeds Golf Centre.

To every member of our community: thank you for making Leeds Golf Centre the home of modern golf. Here, success belongs to everyone.

2025 sees us embark on the most exciting evolution of the Academy to date.

Having spent the last decade accruing the services of some of the most talented and passionate coaches around, the time is right to put a new stamp on our academy. We are determined to further developing our identity within the golfing landscape, and will be delivering the most advanced, versatile and inclusive offering of golf tuition, programs and outreach around.

Over the past 12 years, we have operated as a branded Leadbetter Academy, which has been a great ride. During that time, the business model of Leadbetter has evolved to a position whereby our best interest no longer lies in being a branded academy. That being said, that isn’t the end of our relationship, just an evolution. Our coaches still have access to the superb certifications the Leadbetter network has to offer.

The Brand – Why ‘Leeds Golf Academy’?
Well, reason number 1 is that we are the largest golf academy in Leeds. But it’s more that, the name really aims to nail home our mission, which is to help make Leeds and the surrounding area a hotspot for golf, both in terms of participation and excellence. We find ourselves in somewhat of golfing haven in North Leeds, and we see our role within that landscape to give the people of Leeds the opportunity to enjoy the amazing courses and facilities on their doorstep.

Our Mission
We want to make golf as accessible as possible, allowing people from all backgrounds to enjoy all the physical and mental benefits the game has to offer.
We are devoted to our junior pathway, which provides a range of routes in to the game, and clear guidance and opportunities to progress into golf for life, and elite performance.
We will be the most versatile collective of coaches around. No matter who you are, what you need, we are dedicated to being the team and facility that brings the best out of you.

Our Pledge
Our team of coaches work tirelessly to deliver continuous improvement, helping you become the best you can be.
We recognise and celebrate that golfers have different aspirations and ambitions, we’ll help you reach them, whatever they may be.

Start, Improve, Excel
We do it all! Whether it’s holding a club for the first time; getting simple digestible tips to help you improve a certain part of your game; or in depth analysis, drills and programming, we’ve got the team, the facilities and the passion to help you achieve your goals.

There’s no price hikes, no changes in our ethos, just a renewed vigour, under a banner we all identify with, under which we dedicate ourselves to your golfing journey.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Senior Masters Pro Am at Leeds Golf Centre – we were honoured to host such a brilliant day of golf.

From standout shots to great camaraderie, today was a celebration of everything we love about the game – open, inclusive and full of spirit. ?

Well done to the Pros who all tied for first place – Andy Orr, Ian Roper, Matt Corney and Mike Watson – fantastic golf all round.

And big congratulations to the winning team, finishing an incredible 23 under par – Mark Flanagan, Joel Feldman, Emin Tugut and Andy Orr. A well-deserved victory!

A special shoutout to Dean Taylor, who took home the £250 cash prize in the shootout – putting it just 32 inches from the pin. Top class under pressure!

Thanks again to everyone who played their part – this is what modern golf is all about.

Golfers went on to play their second day at Moortown. Huge well done to our very own Nigel Sweet who finished 4th amongst the 38 professional senior golfers at the event!

Calling golfers! Now is your chance to compete against top players at the 2018 Golf Club of the Year this summer.

Following the success of last year’s tournament, Leeds Golf Centre, crowned Club of the Year at the 2018 England Golf Awards, will be hosting the Senior Masters for the second year running from 26th – 28th June 2018.

Starting with the ProAm day on the 26th June, 9am-2pm, the high-key professional event promises three days of true golfing action. Teams of three of any age can enter to play at the ProAm, playing alongside some of the top players in the senior game, including Ryder Cup legend Gordon Brand, European Tour winners Andrew Sherborne and Paul Affleck and Senior Tour veteran, Brendan McGovern. New faces will include golfing legends such as Paul Streeter, David Shacklady, Gary Wolstrenholme and Gary Emerson.

Anyone can take part, but you need a handicap to enter to play at the ProAm. Members of the public with a handicap of 5 or lower can also enter the following days of the tournament as an amateur, with play starting at 9am.

The Senior Masters Tour is the home of regular tournaments for golf professionals and aims to help and promote the senior professional circuit outside of the European Senior Tour. Leeds Golf Centre is aiming to give senior golfers the opportunity to play in a full field of 72 for the main event.

Nigel Sweet, the Operations Manager at Leeds Golf Centre, joined the Senior circuit for the first time in 2016 after playing the game for 38 years and set up the Senior Masters at Leeds Golf Centre in 2017. Speaking about the event, Nigel said; “Last year was a huge success and the standard of competition was fantastic. The Senior Masters was a platform to welcome golfing legends, including Mark Booth, Andrew Oldcorn and Peter Baker on to the course at Leeds Golf Centre.

“We’re thrilled to be hosting this incredible tournament for the second year running and are looking for sponsors to support the competition and the prize pot to make 2018 even better than 2017.”

The Senior Masters at Leeds Golf Centre is not only there for players to embrace as family and friends can enjoy the three days of golfing action too – spectators are welcome throughout the three days to watch a fantastic tournament which brings amateurs and pros together.

If you would like to enter a team of 3 in to the Pro-Am or you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Nigel Sweet at Leeds Golf Centre on 0113 288 6000 or nigel@leedsgolfcentre.com.

You can also book your tournament place via the Leeds Golf Centre website: https://www.leedsgolfcentre.com/blog/seniors-masters-tour-2018.

Leeds Golf Centre has announced the continuation of its partnership with David Leadbetter, arguably the most recognised name in golf tuition, reaffirming its status as the UK headquarters of The Leadbetter Golf Academy for a further 4 years.

Leeds Golf Centre was chosen as the UK home to the prestigious Leadbetter Academy in 2013 after receiving critical acclaim for its state-of-the-art teaching facilities and proposition in Leeds.

Due to the success of the partnership, Leeds Golf Centre has chosen to extend until 2020. The Centre employs two certified Leadbetter instructors as part of its six man team of PGA professionals, the most professional instructors the Golf Centre has employed at one time, due to high demand for tuition.

Chris Parker, Leadbetter Academy Manager & Senior Instructor, has been a Certified Leadbetter Instructor since 2003, during which he assisted David Leadbetter coaching players Frederick Jacobsen, Nick Price, Na Yeon Choi and Suzanne Pettersen to name a few, as well as accompanying LPGA Euro Tour players Sandra Gal and Stefanie Michl.

Certified Leadbetter Instructor and PGA professional, Joe Feather, is a former Leeds and Yorkshire player who won PGA trainee of the year in 2011. A former Asian Tour, Alps Tour and Europro Tour Player, Joe has had multiple professional tournament victories.

Over the past 30 years, The Leadbetter Golf Academy tour players have amassed over a dozen Major Championship titles and over 100 individual worldwide tournament victories – indeed, David has often been recognised as the ‘man who invented the golf instruction industry’.

Nigel Sweet, Leeds Golf Centre’s Operations Manager, added: “The Leadbetter Academy has been extremely valuable in strengthening and reinforcing our position as a leading Golf Centre, offering globally recognised golf instruction. It’s a great privilege to renew our partnership for a further four years and continue to offer golfers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn from world-class instructors”.

Commenting on the partnership renewal, David Leadbetter said: “Leeds Golf Centre, as one of the UK’s premier golf complexes, is the perfect venue to deliver the Leadbetter Golf Academy’s world class instruction. It’s a great pleasure to be renewing our partnership which will continue to strengthen Yorkshire’s reputation as a leading golfing region”.

For further information, please contact Leeds Golf Centre and the Leadbetter Golf Academy via www.leedsgolfcentre.com.

Ryder Cup players, European Tour winners and PGA Champions coming to the Home of Modern Golf!

Leeds Golf Centre, the home of modern golf, is to host the Leeds Senior Masters, an event for golfing professionals over the age of 48 years.

The three-day event will take place on 30^th May -1^st June, with the prestigious Pro-Am taking place on the first day. It’s the first-time Leeds has played host to such a high-key professional event since the Ryder Cup reunion in 2009.

The Senior Masters Tour is the home of regular tournaments for golf professionals and aims to help and promote the senior professional circuit outside of the European Senior Tour.

Well-known names from the golfing world including Andrew Oldcorn, Paul Wesselingh, Peter Baker, Gordon J Brand, Gary Wolstenholme and Bob Cameron have already confirmed they are playing and the aim is to create a full field of 72 for the main event.

The event has been created by Nigel Sweet, Operations Manager at Leeds Golf Centre, who joined the Senior circuit for the first time in 2016 after playing the game for 38 years. Speaking about the event, Nigel said: “I’m absolutely delighted that Leeds Golf Centre will play host in what will be the biggest event outside the European Seniors Tour.

“The reason for us creating this event is to provide Senior golfers with the opportunity to play competitive golf in a full field, the European Seniors Tour only allows a 54-strong field. I know from playing on the Senior Masters Tour there is a still a huge appetite for playing against a 72-man field. This event will promise a huge prize pot, currently standing at £25k, and we’re keen to make this an annual fixture in the Senior Tour calendar.

“We’re sure this event will capture the imagination of our fantastic golfing community here in Leeds and we look forward to welcoming the players and spectators. We have a number of sponsorship opportunities available for the event, including opportunities to play in the Pro-Am, so please get in touch early to avoid any disappointment.”

Leeds Golf Centre has been shortlisted for an award in the prestigious 2017 England Golf Awards.

The home of modern golf has made it to the final shortlist in the ‘Most Welcoming Club’ category, with the winner announced at a celebration ceremony at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday, 16 March.

The awards will celebrate all that’s excellent about golf in England. They will recognise leading professionals, elite amateurs, top coaches and the stars of club and county golf who do so much to inspire people to play the game.

Over the last five years, there has been £3 million invested by the Parklane Group to make significant improvements to the club, and new initiatives such as the annual “Up to Scratch” Challenge that was launched last year to encourage beginners to take up the sport and which promises to turn them from a beginner into a proficient player in just eight weeks.

In addition, the club renewed its partnership with David Leadbetter in 2016, arguably the most recognised name in golf tuition, reaffirming its status as the UK headquarters of The Leadbetter Golf Academy for a further four years.

Commenting on the shortlisting, Nigel Sweet, operations manager at Leeds Golf Centre, said: “To be shortlisted in such a prestigious award is a huge coup for the club as we have worked extremely hard in recent years to make our club more accessible and welcoming to people of all ages and abilities, encouraging anyone and everyone to take up golf as a hobby. Being recognised by the England Golf Awards is testament to the hard work that has gone into developing our facilities and we look forward to welcoming many more guests to Leeds Golf Centre.”

Roomzzz, has appointed Robert Alley as Chief Operations Officer (COO), to assist with the Company’s ambitious growth plans as it opens the eighth aparthotel in its fast-growing portfolio with six further developments across the UK coming soon.

Having over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Robert has previously worked with both new and developing brands, including some of the biggest hotel groups in the world. These include Hilton, IHG and, most recently, the development of Hallmark Hotels group as they established the brand in the UK.

Robert’s role as COO for Roomzzz will utilise his extensive experience and leadership skills to support and guide the Roomzzz team. He will be responsible for overseeing the guest experience, commercial approach, sales and marketing, financial controls and group development functions, to ensure their continuous growth.

The new COO, Robert Alley, commented: “Roomzzz is such an exciting brand, one that everyone in the group and our customers feel really strongly about. Roomzzz provides stylish apartments with lots of space. We like to look after the little details and the personal touches to make a stay special – whether it’s for adventure, business or a celebration! I’m looking forward to growing the team, developing the brand and the number of aparthotels we offer across the UK and beyond. It’s an exciting time for Roomzzz with two new openings this year and five more developments already on their way.”

Naveen Ahmed, Managing Director at The Parklane Group, added: “With the rapid growth of our aparthotel portfolio, Robert will lead the team to ensure we continue to deliver the exceptional customer service and experience we are renowned for. Robert brings extensive industry experience to further improve our operations and continue to build the Roomzzz brand. We are a market leader in giving guests a truly authentic city living experience and Robert fully understands our brand values. His knowledge, combined with the passion for the brand, will be a great asset to aid our ambitious growth plans.”