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“Walking from the tee box, we entered a wasteland, where native grasses grew taller than me. Sandy bare pockets allowed me to catch glimpses of the abundant green paradise ahead and once again we took off together, united in search of that little white golf ball.”

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The Best Sunday ‘drive’ ever!

his memory is with me today, as vivid as though the

golf with me tomorrow?” dad said. Excitedly, I responded,

like attention and I wasn’t any different. Dad presented me

“YES!” Finally I was going to unlock the intrigue and

with his trusty putter and offered me the opportunity to

day at golf with dad?” I don’t remember what I said. If

mystery that was developing in my mind surrounding this

have a go. “Wow!” My eyes lit up as I noticed the shiny gold

I know myself well enough, and drawing from my own

thing called ‘golf’ and find out what my dad would leave

putter he had purchased in America years before. We had a

kids’ general responses to simple questions, I probably said

our family for most Sunday mornings.

putt and then it happened! I drained a fifty footer across the

something like, “Yeah, it was alright!”

that dad would go missing most Sundays (something that I

As we drove up the entrance flanked by pine trees that

green. Well, it probably wasn’t fifty foot, but you do tend

I continued to go along with dad to golf as often as it was

have grown up to understand wasn’t too uncommon amongst

seemed to touch the sky, with an early morning fourball

to embellish things as a child, and after all, I did think that

possible, and during the many years that have followed

putting out on the first green to our right, I felt a sense of

my dad was old at only thirty six! In that instant I became

since, I have reflected on the significance of those moments

parents and younger sisters following me to school sport

exclusivity, not for the venue but because dad had invited

hooked on the game, and the addictive shot of adrenalin

we shared. I lost my father before I was ten, and I have

every Saturday morning and then going off to the footy with

me into his world. I looked over to him and could see that

that raced through my body then when I holed that first

always felt that those experiences, those Sundays at golf

dad. Back then it was the VFL, and all 6 matches were played

he was as excited to share the experience with me as I was

putt still draws me to the game now. One of the old people

with dad, were the most valuable in building and defining

at 2pm on the Saturday afternoon. On Sundays, I remember

with him. We parked the car and headed over to the practice

saw my magnificent feat and stated to my dad, “Looks like

our relationship and they are also the centerpiece of my

our family taking some day trips into the country, but for the

putting green in front of the clubhouse. There were plenty

you have a budding champion on your hands.” Yep, that

fondest childhood memories. Dad also took me to the footy,

most part, all I recall is waking up, staggering up the hallway

of early morning starters and one thing immediately became

sounded good also, although very misguided and somewhat

but there was something far more intimate and personal

to mum and dad’s room and asking mum in a frustrated

apparent. I was in a world full of old people. Of course I

delusional, but I did hang on to his statement for many

about going to golf. And besides, I had to suffer through

tone, “Where’s dad?” “Your dad has gone to golf!” mum

thought my dad was old too. When you are eight and your

years, hoping that he was some sort of Nostradamus and his

watching Collingwood play at their old home ground at

dad is thirty six, he is old. But if he was old, then most of

prophesy would come true.

Victoria Park…. Feral (this wasn’t much fun for a young

by the departure as I was. ‘Golf!’ I thought. I had seen clubs

these guys were old old people. Two things stood out; firstly

We headed up to the first tee and finally I could see the

Carlton supporter).

lying around the house where he would practice putting or

I was the only child around and secondly there weren’t any

golf course open up in front of me. In every direction, all

would mumble, in a tone that suggested she was as put out

I spent my first day with dad at golf, the answer is simple: for me, this was the best Sunday drive ever! Thanks Dad, for

a cool spring day and the early morning mist added to the

introducing me to the greatest game of all….golf.

mystique. In my mind the wonder of golf was evolving.

women. “I see you have brought your son along,” some of the old people muttered to my dad. This was going great!

Then I got the call up, “Son, would you like to come to

Thinking back to the question my mother posed to me after

I could see was an amazing tranquil world, filled with flowering gum trees, birds and pristine green grass. It was

I was already thrilled just to be with my dad, but to also receive attention from others just topped it off. Children

chipping, and of course the odd golf ball or two. But I had never been to a golf course.

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is home to Australia’s No 1 resort course, the 27-hole Joondalup Resort. The Vines Resort & Country Club boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses. Further south on route to Mandurah, you can enjoy a round at Araluen Golf Resort in the picturesque hills of Roleystone. Then in Mandurah (approx 90 minutes south of Perth) you have another three world - class 18 hole championship golf courses to choose from, including The Cut, Secret Harbour and Meadow Springs.

7 NIGHT TOUR TO THE

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Western Australia is a year round golfing destination with a warm Mediterranean style climate and with such a great selection of golf courses available, will be a memorable golfing adventure. Then there are the pristine white sandy beaches, which are arguably some of the best in the world. You can explore some of Australia’s best wine-growing regions such as the renowned Margaret River and Swan Valley regions. Enjoy a deep-sea fishing trip off the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean, or for the punters there is Perth’s Burswood Casino for a night out. A day trip to the historic seaport of Fremantle also offers great sightseeing, shopping an extensive selection of quality restaurants and cafes with the local seafood a prominent feature on most menus. A tip, try Fremantle’s “chilli mussels” - a real treat for your taste buds, and of course accompanied by some fine west Aussie wine. See page 58 for our sample 7 night itinerary.

Playing 6 of the best resort golf courses in WA! DESTINATION FEATURE BY LEE MIDSON

Joondalup Resort

If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to plan a golfing adventure to Western Australia, then get ready to book your flights! Here we cover

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six of Western Australia’s best resort courses and the perfect itinerary for a 7-night golfing adventure to enjoy the best courses in Perth and the surrounding coastal regions of Mandurah.

After your round of golf, you can enjoy relaxing poolside in the outdoor lagoon style swimming pool and heated spa, and soak up the glorious West Australian sunshine. Other resort facilities include 2 floodlit tennis courts, mini gymnasium, 6 function rooms and a range of casual and fine dining options.

Designed by the internationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Junior, the course presents a tough, uncompromising layout, featuring great variation in setting and style. This spectacular course sweeps across dense bushland, cuts through steep limestone quarries and skirts picturesque lakes, offering surprises and challenges for golfers of all skill levels at almost every turn. One minute you’re playing an approach shot beneath a 30-metre limestone cliff, the next you’re adapting to the fresh ocean breeze on an undulating links style fairway.

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When I arrived home mum asked me, “How was your

clock wound back 30 years to a particular Sunday morning in Spring when I first walked the fairways

of Victoria Golf Club side by side with my father. I guess I was around the age of eight and I had become aware

other families). My weekend memories as a child are of my

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wordsfromthetop Customer service has been the cornerstone of our offer with great technological aids such as our exclusive computerised Clubfit system that was a world first when introduced over ten years ago. I am pleased to announce that we have started work on the third generation of Clubfit that will incorporate the launch monitors we introduced to all our stores in 2004. These golf simulators have enabled our qualified staff to provide an extra dimension when fitting you for your new clubs.

From the Managing Director...

elcome to the sixteenth edition of Beyond the Fairways. It is with much pride that we present this edition as it is now a fully fledged golf magazine of sixty-eight pages. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sam, Lee and Ravi for all the hard work they have put in over the last four years to grow this from what was essentially a members’ newsletter to the great magazine that it is today.

The Drummond Club has now broken yet another record having eclipsed twenty thousand members last month. We look forward to welcoming new members from the Apple Isle as we have just started work on two stores in Tasmania that we hope to open some time in September. The stores in Hobart and Launceston will be our fortieth and forty-first stores with another two stores planned for New South Wales and a third store for Western Australia. We look forward to finishing 2008 with forty-four stores. This expansion has only been possible due to the support we have received from you, our valued

Drummond Golf now represents nearly fifty percent of the “off course” golf retail business in Australia and this means more buying power and fantastic deals for our members such as those contained in this edition. Our position as the largest golf retailer in the country has enabled us to put something back into golf. In the last twelve months we were proud sponsors of both the men’s and women’s Australian Opens and again in the next twelve months we have committed to both these events that are the pinnacle of the tournament circuit in Australia. We are also working with our golfing organisations to provide years four, five and six primary school children with a free introduction to golf. We feel this is a great initiative and can only assist with the fight against childhood obesity. It was with great interest that I read some research recently released by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm in which they claim that regular golf was likely to add an extra five years life expectancy for the average golfer irrespective of gender. I hope you enjoy the many articles of golfing interest, instruction and the great offers contained in this edition. I wish all of you great golfing for the next twelve months. Kind Regards,

Drummond Club members, our dedicated hardworking franchisees and their staff that continue to lead our industry in customer service.

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At Drummond Golf we believe your golf clubs should be as individual as you are. That is why we have invested over half a million dollars in developing, installing, training our staff, and maintaining a fitting system and facilities in all our stores. So why not call into your local Drummond Golf store and experience a world first, brand independent, computerised fitting program called ClubFit. ClubFit is exclusive to Drummond Golf and best of all it’s FREE. That’s how much we believe in getting the right clubs for you at the price you want to pay.

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The British Open returns to Royal Birkdale Royal Birkdale in England’s north west will host this year’s British Open which will be played from 17 to 20 July. Synonymous with natural links style golf, The British Open is the oldest of the four major championships in men’s golf. Rugged coastlines, prevailing weather and general course conditions also make this event one of the most unique tournaments on the calendar. Golf enthusiasts once again eagerly await what the course and the weather will dish out to the world class field of 156 players. On Sunday afternoon, July 20, one of the world’s elite players will have the honour of raising the infamous ‘Claret Jug’ as the 2008 British Open Champion.

The Open History at Royal Birkdale

Royal Birkdale

The Open has been to Birkdale on eight previous occasions. 1954

Peter Thomson won the first of his five Open Championship titles.

1961

Arnold Palmer thrills British crowds winning his first Open title and in doing so was credited with starting the renaissance of The Open.

1965

Peter Thomson wins his fifth Open title, and his second at Royal Birkdale, a triumph that he described as “my greatest win”.

1971

Lee Trevino wins his first Open as little-known Taiwanese player Lu Liang-Huan, affectionately known as “Mr Lu,” comes within a stroke of an incredible victory.

1976

Johnny Miller defeats an unknown Spanish teenager called Severiano Ballesteros.

1983

Tom Watson wins his fifth Open, which is his eighth major title in nine seasons.

1991

Ian Baker-Finch produces a blistering streak of birdies in his final round to ease himself to victory.

1998

Mark O’Meara wins his second major in the space of three months after a tight play-off with Brian Watts.

This will be the ninth occasion the Club has hosted the event with the first time being back in 1954 when Australian Peter Thomson won the first of his five British Open titles. Of the past eight British Open’s staged at Royal Birkdale, Australian golfers have won three times. Peter Thomson in 1954 & 1965 and Ian Baker-Finch claimed victory in 1991. Renowned course architect Fred Hawtree created the Birkdale layout in 1922. Links courses designed in those days tended to require golfers to play up over the sand

For The Record - The First Open Championships

dunes and led to many blind shots. Hawtree however

Prestwick Golf Club started a competition open only to

favoured designing the holes to follow the natural valleys running between the dunes. At Birkdale the generally flatter lies on the fairway have led to it receiving a reputation amongst professionals for fairness. The other main feature of Birkdale’s layout is the sense of seclusion. The course is routed in such a way that you see no other hole except the one you are playing.

professionals and by invitation on October 17, 1860. A field of eight competitors played in the first Open Championship over a total of 36 holes in the one day and thus played the 12 hole course three times. Willie Park Senior won the first Open with a score of 174, beating Tom Morris Senior by two strokes. For his efforts he was awarded with a red leather belt with a silver buckle known as the Champions Belt. A prize purse

The last time the Open was staged at Royal Birkdale was

wasn’t introduced until 1863 when second, third and fourth

in 1998 when American Mark O’Meara won his second

place shared the 10 pound prize pool with the winner only

major title for the year after earlier winning the US Masters.

receiving the Champions Belt. The next year old Tom Morris

Since then all but two of Royal Birkdale’s holes have been

won the first Champion’s cash prize of 6 pounds.

altered in the preparations for the staging of the 2008

Today the tournament is the richest of the four major golf

Open Championship. The course has been lengthened by

events with a total prize pool of US$8.6 million with the

155 yards and tightened by the introduction of twenty

winner collecting over US$1.5 million. The Championship

new bunkers. Seven of the greens have also experienced

Belt was last awarded in 1870 to young Tom Morris. It was

significant additional mounding.

then replaced by the present trophy, The Golf Champion Trophy, better known as The Claret Jug.

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Golfers Live Longer! By Sam Gole

golfers to live longer. Firstly you begin with that golfers with lower handicaps tended to ave you ever been met with the cardiovascular fitness gained through a lot have the lowest death rate. “Maintaining a infamous death stare as you of walking – usually between six and ten low handicap involves playing a lot, so this depart for the golf course and yet kilometres. This is good for your health and supports the idea that it is largely the game another weekend spent with your fellow your heart. If you walk 18 holes three to five itself that is good for the health,” he said. golf nuts rather than with your partner times a week, you’ll get an optimal amount of and family? Have you ever been made While we (golfers!) already know many of endurance exercise for your heart. Then there to feel guilty for spending a bit of cash the benefits that golf provides, there was is strength and flexibility. Swinging a golf on that new driver that you know will little statistical data available to prove that club is an excellent strength builder, building help you launch the ball like ‘Tiger’? flexibility, agility and coordination. These Well, golfers around the world unite. A recent study conducted by ...the death rate among golfers are important qualities to develop when you’re young, but absolutely essential the Karolinska Institute, a Swedish was on average 40% less than to develop and protect as you get older. medical university based in the Golf also reduces cholesterol. A single capital Stockholm, has provided the rest of the population, game of golf can burn up to a thousand you with the perfect justification for calories, which is a great way to stay in your time spent at golf. You will live equating to an additional five shape and burn off excess fat. A game of longer!

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years of life expectancy!

The report published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports sampled 300,000 golfers. It found that the death rate among golfers was on average 40% less than the rest of the population, equating to an additional five years of life expectancy! The man behind the study, Professor Anders Ahlbom, said, “A round of golf means being outside for four or five hours, walking at a fast pace for six to seven kilometres, something which is known to be good for the health. People play golf into old age, and there are also positive social and psychological aspects to the game that can be of help.” Professor Ahlbom also noted www.drummondclub.com

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golf gets the blood flowing and increases Karolinska Institute, Sweden your heart rate. Golf also reduces stress as a result of the physical activity and also due to the pleasure of walking in an open golfers live longer. This has now changed. and pleasant environment. The experts also You have probably also been met with jeers say that you will sleep better when you get and sniggers as you mention to your family regular exercise and this helps you to function and friends that you play golf for the physical more efficiently in your day to day activities. exercise and health benefits. (There’s a Therefore it’s simple. Playing golf regularly common fallacy amongst non golfers that golf not only helps you improve your score on is a non-exercise sport.) The health benefits the links, but it’s also a great way to stay fit, of golf for the young as well as old, men and improve muscle tone and endurance, lose women alike are numerous. Many doctors weight and body fat, lower cholesterol levels prescribe golf to older patients who don’t and stress. But best of all, golf is a great way get enough exercise for this very reason. So to keep in touch with friends and family. let’s look at the health benefits that enable

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Tom Crow A life contribution to Golf

Interview by Sam Gole

In 2003, Australian Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf Inc, was awarded the prestigious Ernie Sabayrac Award by the PGA of America for “life contribution to the golf industry.” His remarkable story spans six decades and includes the development of the legendary “Baffler,” a utility wood that began an arms race by nearly all other golf companies to recreate. He initiated the three-wedge system, created the first extra-length driver and reintroduced graphite shafts to the market for lighter weight clubs. As a player Tom excelled. He won club championships at

enable it to skid upon impact with the sand or turf rather than

Kingston Heath, Royal Melbourne and Royal Sydney. He also

cut into it like a pitching wedge. I thought if we could apply

won the 1952 Victorian Close Championship, the 1956 Victorian

this principal to a wood then we would have developed a club

Amateur Championship and the 1957 Victorian Champion

that assists all golfers to recover from the grassy rough, cart

of Champions, setting a course record of 63 on Royal

paths and other poor lies”. Tom’s designs aimed to reduce

Melbourne’s West Course. He represented Victoria on the

drag during the swing and increase the lift of the ball. In

state team, won the 1961 Australian Amateur Championship

the late 70’s, Tom noticed that many of his golfing buddies

and represented Australia in the Eisenhower International

were beginning to hit fairway wood shots when once they

Teams Championship in 1962 and 1964. In 1965 Tom won the

hit irons. They needed more length off the tee so to combat

Philippines Amateur.

this, so in 1979 he introduced the extended length driver, a

Tom then turned his passion for the game of golf into

46 inch driver with a graphite head and shaft. In 1985 Cobra

designing clubs. In the early 1970’s he noticed that many

was the first US equipment manufacturer to offer graphite

American golfers purchased golf clubs individually, often on

shafted irons and woods. The lighter weight clubs were a

impulse hoping that the new equipment would improve their

huge success and allowed golfers, especially older players

game. In 1973, Tom and his family moved to the United States,

and women, to swing the clubs faster and hit the ball farther.

and with $60,000 he founded a small custom club business

In the late 1980s and early 1990s Cobra continued to adopt

dedicated to bringing the best in equipment at an affordable

leading edge technologies that it believed helped to create

price to golfers of all experience levels and thus Cobra Golf

the most advanced clubs on the market. It used the most

Inc was born. “My business strategy was to look at the market

recent computer-aided design technologies, as well as laser

and find some holes that had not been properly attended to

modelling, high-speed cameras, and robotic testing. Its research

yet,” Tom states. In 1975 Cobra developed the “Baffler”- the

and development team also experimented with lightweight

first utility wood. This product introduced a new category of

aerospace materials in its pursuit of the optimal club. Searching

clubs - speciality clubs. The “Baffler” with a patented soleplate

for a new alternative to the metal head drivers, Cobra created a

helped move the ball out of difficult lies. Tom’s vision was to

new driver made from German technology.

create a fairway wood that would perform like a sand iron.

They used Lauramid, a plastic product with a high molecular

Tom explains, “ A sand iron has bounce on the sole plate to

weight. This new driver gained the interest of young American

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I have been very fortunate to have been around the great game of golf my entire life. Tom Crow

professional John Daly. “At the time John had broken up to

had become the only U.S. golf equipment manufacturer to

a dozen metal face drivers upon impact with his tee shot. He

manufacture its own graphite shafts. The vertical integration

required a stronger compound and heard about our driver.

allowed the company to achieve economies of scale and

We gave one to him and he went on to win the 1991 US PGA

greater quality control and was credited with helping Cobra to

Championship soon after. Unfortunately the product was too

achieve profit margins about six percent higher than its closest

heavy and the market quickly turned to Titanium,” Tom recalls.

competitors.

Spurred by the success of its high-quality graphite-shaft

High profit margins, huge demand for its oversized King

clubs, Cobra’s annual revenues were approaching $20 million

Cobra clubs and healthy sales of its existing products allowed

by the late 1980s. Cobra had become a leading name in golf

Cobra to post big sales and profit gains in the mid-1990s.

equipment throughout the world, with distributorships in

Incredibly, Cobra increased revenues more than 100 percent

Canada, Japan, Europe, and Australia (Australia accounted

in 1994 to $124 million, and net income doubled to nearly

for roughly 20 percent of Cobra’s sales in 1989). But Cobra’s

$23 million. In addition to its various King Cobra club lines,

greatest period of growth was yet to come. In fact, between

Cobra was still generating revenue from its Baffler woods and

1989 and 1993 Cobra’s sales lurched from barely more than $20

traditional Cobra irons and woods. It had also introduced

million to about $56 million per year.

lines of speciality clubs, such as its computer-milled and

Among Cobra’s greatest marketing coups was the signing of

King Cobra Mallet putters and was marketing various

top-ranked endorsers, including respected golf professionals

apparel and accessory items. After boosting sales toward

Hale Irwin, Beth Daniel and Greg Norman. Greg Norman’s

the $200 million mark in 1995, Cobra Golf was purchased by

endorsement was the biggest feather in Cobra’s cap, because

diversified conglomerate American Brands Inc., of Greenwich,

he was among the top-ranked players on the circuit when he

Connecticut. In late January 1996, American Brands purchased

signed with the company. Cobra could not afford Norman’s

the Carlsbad, California-based golf equipment company in a

multi-million dollar endorsement price. Instead they offered

transaction valued at about $750 million. American Brands was

him a package that included an equity stake in the company,

the owner of the largest golf ball brand in the world, Titleist,

a chance to help design Cobra’s clubs and the opportunity to

and the largest golf shoe and golf glove brand, FootJoy.

eventually own the Cobra distribution system in Norman’s

These days, now 76, Tom resides in Wyoming. He is still a

homeland of Australia. Norman, a long-time friend of

member of eight or so golf clubs and prefers to in his own

Cobra’s original founder Tom Crow, accepted the offer. The

words, “Play golf badly than not at all”. His contribution to

arrangement was ultimately a success as Norman was at the

golf continues as a member of the Environmental Institute for

top of the player rankings for years.

Golf Advisory Council headed by Greg Norman. This is the

At least as important to Cobra’s success as its marketing

philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents

program during the early and mid-1990s, was the introduction

Association of America to which he has recently donated

of its third and most profitable, product line: King Cobra.

$100,000. “Tom Crow has been a friend to The Institute for

The King Cobra line was introduced in 1993 and comprised

many years. His unwavering support, innovative ideas as well

of oversized woods and irons that sported larger sweet spots,

as his time and financial contributions have helped shape its

thus enabling classic duffers to drive the ball farther and

strategic direction.” said Greg Norman.

straighter, even when they hit the ball off-centre. Furthermore,

The small golf company Tom Crow established merely two

the clubs allowed better golfers to swing harder, knowing that

decades prior with no more than a vision to make the game

the effect of a slight error in their swing would be minimized.

easier and therefore more enjoyable to all golfers and $60,000

The King Cobra men’s clubs were a huge success, representing

sold for $750,000 million, highlighting a phenomenal financial

about 75 percent of the company’s sales within one year after

success story that has had a vital impact on the game of golf.

their introduction. Cobra followed up with an equally popular

Cobra Golf today remains one of the largest golf club brands in

line of King Cobra clubs for seniors and women. To help

the world and still follows Tom’s legacy of creating golf clubs

launch the King Cobra line, Cobra went public in September

that make playing golf easier.

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ADVERTISING

Feature

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The land was natural golfing country and a wonderful opportunity to render 18 new holes. – Greg Norman

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SETTLERS RUN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Melbourne’s new premier golf course and residential development. A Greg Norman-designed championship 18-hole golf course,

renowned. The fairways have been designed to provide

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club offers members and their

generous landing areas to accommodate golfers of all levels.

guests a range of world-class facilities including a luxury

Couch grasses have been used on the tees and fairways,

clubhouse, gymnasium, tennis courts and swimming pool.

with the greens using a hybrid bent grass to provide a

In designing the Settlers Run course, Greg Norman has

putting surface that will be among the finest in Australia.

drawn inspiration from Melbourne’s renowned sandbelt

On his first site inspection to Settlers Run, Greg Norman

courses to create a dramatic, natural golf setting just 45

was immediately attracted by the similarities with Royal

minutes south-east of the Melbourne CBD. The design of

Melbourne. “On my first visit to the site to begin routing

the 18-hole championship golf course takes advantage

the course, the broad and dramatic rolling land reminded

of the undulating landscape and native vegetation to

me of the main paddock at Royal Melbourne where I had

create a layout that fits seamlessly with the surrounding

played in a tournament the day before,” Norman said.

environment. The bunkering is a key feature of the design,

“The land was natural golfing country and a wonderful

with dramatic sand faced bunkers for which the region is

opportunity to render 18 new holes”.

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Memberships now available

As a member of a Troon Golf-

Vue, where you can enjoy modern

Becoming a member at Settlers Run

managed facility, members receive

Australian Cuisine, matched with

Golf & Country Club gives you much

additional benefits, including access

local wines in a contemporary, relaxed

more than being able to call a Greg

to some of the most exclusive golf

atmosphere. Jane Bell said the world-

Norman-designed championship golf

courses in the world, preferential

class facilities provide a complete

course your home away from home. It

green fees and the opportunity to

lifestyle experience for all residents

gives you more than privileged access

play in the Troon Cup,” she said.

and members of the Club. “Whether

to a range of world-class facilities and

The joining fee for a seven day

you are looking for a wedding venue

become part of a new community.

transferable membership is $5,000

or somewhere to have a good meal

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club is

(inc GST) with annual subscription

and enjoy the scenery, the Golf &

currently offering individual, family

fees of $2,500 (inc GST). This includes

Country Club has something to offer

and corporate membership packages.

full access to the indoor swimming

everyone. With the various facilities

Settlers Run Club Manager, Jane

pool, gymnasium, sauna and tennis

at the Golf & Country Club you don’t

Bell, said the membership packages

courts.

even have to set foot on the greens

had been structured to suit a range of needs. “For individuals we are offering both seven day and five day memberships,” Ms Bell said. “Due to the range of facilities at the Golf & Country Club we’re also offering family memberships where the entire family can take advantage of the gymnasium, tennis courts and swimming pool as well as the golf course. Corporate memberships are also available and we anticipate strong interest from businesses wanting to provide access for their clients to a classic Greg Norman designed layout.

A world class clubhouse The centrepiece of the golf course and residential community is the stunning Williams Boag Architects designed Golf & Country Club. The Golf & Country Club has been designed to

to enjoy all Settlers Run has to offer,” she said. The design of the Golf & Country Club follows a contemporary style, featuring the use of natural building materials such as rammed earth, alucabond and timber.

provide stunning views of the 18th

A truly “green” golf course

and 16th green, and a backdrop of

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club

the Melbourne city skyline and the

brings a new meaning to the term

spectacular Dandenong Ranges.

“green” in golf, with the use of

Settlers Run now has a number of

recycled water and a commitment

great dining experiences on offer,

to make the course ‘carbon neutral’.

from the social bar and bistro to the

Foresight in the course planning

more elegant atmosphere of

saw the negotiation of a recycled water licence and the subsequent

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construction of a pipeline which supplies the course with 160 mega litres of recycled water each year. This supply of A class recycled water is used to irrigate the golf course and landscaped areas of the surrounding residential community. The supply of recycled water aims to droughtproof the course and keep playing surfaces green and lush all year round. The course also uses a series of on-site wetlands to collect rainwater run-off that can also be used for irrigation purposes. Jane Bell said that incorporating environmentallyfriendly features into the golf course had been a priority from day one. “Not only does the supply of recycled water ensure that the course is always looking fantastic, importantly it produces a number of environmental benefits,” Ms Bell said. “We are effectively self-sufficient with regards to water needed for irrigation without the need to tap into the community’s water supplies. In this time of drought and water efficiency, we wanted to ensure that we could provide the best possible playing surfaces to our members and guests – but in an environmentally sustainable manner. The foresight involved in securing the supply of recycled water and overall environmental focus is a credit to the developers of the course, Medallist Developments,” she said.

Settlers Run Golf & Country Club will

land for sale phone 03 9785 6788.

also be part of a world-first study into

Greg Norman Golf Course Design

golf course carbon emissions being

was established in 1987 and has

undertaken by the Club’s managers

grown into one of the leading golf

– Troon Golf. This case study will be

course design companies in the

used as an environmental benchmark

world. With completed or ongoing

on a global level. Incorporating

projects on five continents, Norman’s

natural vegetation into the course

hands-on approach ensures the

was a key priority and Settlers Run

creation of tournament-quality

entered into an agreement with the

courses that maintain an enjoyable

adjacent Royal Botanic Gardens

sense of playability for all skill levels.

Cranbourne to provide seeds and plants for course landscaping. More than 500,000 plants and trees have been planted on the course. Settlers Run is a $300 million premier lifestyle community in Cranbourne

Troon Golf is the recognised leader in prestige golf course management, development and marketing around the world, managing 190 golf courses in 32 countries.

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South developed by Medallist. The centrepiece of this 500 homesite development is a Greg Normandesigned championship 18-hole golf course. For more information about

Golf & Country Club

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CELEBRITY

Golfer

Brett Ogle Behind the Face of Drummond Golf Interview by Sam Gole

On the course his ball striking was often described as being on a par with that of Greg Norman. From the commentary box and golf related programs he entertains us with his quirky wit and a unique insight into golf. He is the ambassador and face of Australia’s largest golf retailer, Drummond Golf and one of Australian golf’s most charismatic figures. He is, of course, Brett Ogle, or affectionately known as “The Bogle”. However like a round of 18 holes, his journey both on and off the golf course has comprised of exhilarating highs and soul destroying lows.

“I played with my mate’s clubs and thought it was alright.

Brett was born in Paddington, NSW in 1964. Many may be

loose a trial match and played all the best players in the state

surprised to hear that at the age of 6 weeks he was adopted

team. They (the selectors) narrowed it down to 12 guys from

and taken to Goulburn. Growing up in Goulburn in his own

whom they would take the top 8 players and a reserve. They

words he was a “rebellious kid”, not that

Soon after my mum bought my brother a set of clubs, so she had to buy me a set also. It was a rough old set, very rough,” Brett reminisces. “I didn’t get seriously into golf until 14. But once I got into it I really loved it. Smashing the ball, just creaming it was an awesome feeling.” Brett quickly established a name for himself and climbed through the amateur ranks until an incident with the NSW state body officials nearly saw him vanish from the sport forever. He recalls the incident: “This particular year I was playing great, just got my license, I was 17. Coming up from Goulburn to the trials in Sydney I played really good, didn’t

came to picking the team and chose this other guy over me to

that would be surprising. He loved his

be the reserve. I was the youngest. I went up to one of the (old

sport and excelled in a number of

blokes) selectors after the event and asked him, ‘Why wasn’t I

different interests. Brett was a junior

selected even for reserve? I thought I had a really good chance

state sprinter, played representative

to make the team this year.’ He replied, ‘Brett, you are a little

hockey and was a state table tennis

out of control and you have a lot to learn and you wouldn’t

champion. Golf didn’t come along

look good in a blue jacket right now.’ I was gutted and went

until a mate invited him to a game at Goulburn Golf Club at the age of twelve.

back to Goulburn, gave up golf for 6-8 months and took up hockey again. I almost gave up golf completely because of the attitude of those old blokes not giving a young guy an opportunity.” A tumultuous period that included drinking, partying, playing snooker, living on the dole and a life without direction followed. He had abandoned the game he loved and his dream to one day play against the best and to be one of the best. Fortunately his resolve was deeper. He climbed out the wasteful life he was leading and decided to head back to Sydney and resurrect his passion for the game. He moved in with David Merriman and his wife, got a job and went

“Everything is green, the water, the soap, the toilet paper, the walls, everything is green, the place is just green, it’s unreal,” Brett Ogle at Augusta

from there. Brett found his career forging forward once again and this time, not deterred by the elders in the national amateur organization who believed he would not make it, turned professional in 1985 and thus began a successful touring career that earned him victories around the world. The following years transpired with victories in Australia, the Pacific region and

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I had a super career and really enjoyed what I did, I just loved it, travelling the world playing sport and earning money, it was just awesome.

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Europe. Playing with Greg Norman during the final round of

Brett still wanted to be involved in golf and grasped an

the 1990 Australian Open, Brett was tied for the lead coming

opportunity to join the Channel 7 golf team covering the

up to the 17th hole. What transpired was one of the cruelest

major golf events on the Australian Tour. Initially he worked

blows that shattered both his dreams of victory in our national

as a roving reporter on course, and then in 2001 he joined

open and his knee cap. After an errant drive, Brett played a

Sandy Roberts and Jack Newton in the commentary box. Brett

recovery shot that struck a tree in front of him and rebounded

instantly shone, he made golf entertaining. He had the knack

into his knee. He was forced to complete the final hole and a

of building every situation up. He could explain what the

half in severe pain a broken knee cap and found himself out

player was thinking and going through at that particular point

of the game for 4 months.

in time, in a manner that all viewers could relate to. “The idea

Victory as leading individual at the 1992 World Cup placed

is to make the person at home feel like they are playing the

Brett’s extraordinary talents well and truly on the world stage.

golf shot themselves and put the viewer in the golfers’ shoes,”

In 1993 he won his first US Tour event by

he states.

three shots, the prestigious Pebble Beach

Brett’s Tournament Victories:

Pro Am. Brett grins, “Pebble Beach was

These days Brett is the ambassador and face of Drummond Golf. Brett explains, “I

a great place to win. If you are going to

1996

West Coast Classic - Canada

love the role and it is something I believe

win a tournament anywhere, Augusta,

1994

Hawaiian Open (US Tour)

in, too. In 2000 I was approached to look

St Andrews & Pebble Beach would have

1993

AT & T Pebble Beach (US Tour)

at Drummond Golf’s retail model which

1992

South Australian Open

to be on the list as they are three of the most famous golf courses around the

World Cup Individual Winner

world.” More wins followed with victory

focused heavily on servicing a customer’s specific requirements. That’s what I love about Drummond Golf. The thing that

again on the US Tour at The Hawaiian

1991

South Australian Open

got me over the line with Drummond

Open in 1994 and the 1996 West Coast

1990

Australian PGA

Golf was their ClubFit system and

Equity & Law (European Tour)

that they were therefore club fitting

Classic in Canada. In 1993 & 1994 Brett also earned the opportunity to realize a childhood dream and play the US

1989

Queensland Open AGF Open (European Tour)

Masters at Augusta. “I went to Augusta

customers. They are very big on service and also on ClubFit. It has been a great fit for me. I just love being ambassador

due to wins at Pebble and in Hawaii; it

1988

Tasmanian Open

of Drummond Golf. I believed in it so

was just awesome to play there. You look

1986

Tahiti Open

much I have bought into a franchise and

1985

Turned Professional

at the golf course on the TV as a kid and dream of playing it. It is 100 metres from

looking at another one.” Brett has two children, Chris is 17 and

the clubhouse to the bottom of the golf

in year 12. He has a 2 year scholarship with the Western

course; it is amazing how hilly it was. Everything is green, the

Bulldogs (AFL Club). Rachel is 13 and in year 9 and is a sporty

water, the soap, the toilet paper, the walls, everything is green,

girl. According to Brett she has a very good golf swing, but

the place is just green, it’s unreal,” says Brett.

neither has been pushed into playing golf. Brett remarried

After 1996 Brett started to struggle with form and his marriage

in 2006. Ricki tells how they met back in 2003. “A mutual

was beginning to slide down hill. “I had trouble with my

friend of Brett and mine called me after playing with Brett at

chipping and putting (yips) that went back to 1988. I had it

a Drummond Golf day. He said I think I have the perfect man

for ten years and just got around it somehow, but the more

for you - Brett Ogle. I thought to myself, ‘Brett Ogilvy; I think

I practiced and played the worse it was getting. Burn up

I know that name.’ The only other golfer I knew of was Greg

was happening big time and I had a gutful by 1997. I wasn’t

Norman. Anyway, getting him mixed up with Geoff Ogilvy

enjoying it at all, life wasn’t very good, and so I came home

made for some pretty funny conversation and we caught up

from the States and packed it all up.”

for dinner the next night, the rest is history.”

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GOLF

Instruction

Up & Down Inside 60 Control Your Distance - The Key To Successful Pitching

by Nadene Gole, Golf Professional European Tour Event Winner & 7 Events World Wide Teaching Professional at Patterson River Country Club Golf Magazine Instructor

Pitching Fundamentals to help you hit your pitch shots with more precision • Grip slightly down the club • Ball position in the centre of feet • Weight evenly distributed and on the balls of your feet • Feet and shoulders may be slightly open to the target • Hinge wrists on the backswing to 90 degrees • Use body turn to initiate the downswing • Match the rotation of your backswing with your through swing • Accelerate throughout the action 16 | Beyond the Fairways - Winter / Spring 2008

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Many golfers make the mistake of assuming they need to swing faster to make the ball fly further or swing slower causing deceleration to make it fly shorter.

One of the main challenges golfers find with pitching is distance control, often flying the ball well past the hole or leaving it short of the pin. The first priority is to establish a sound technique. Please see the other page for pitching fundamentals. Assuming your technique is on track you can focus your attention on striking your pitches to the distance your require.

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Set out three or more markers on the practice fairway and begin playing shots to each of them. Maintain the same

swing tempo for each shot and simply change the length

of your backswing and follow through in order to alter the distance of your shots. Many golfers make the mistake of assuming they need to swing faster to make the ball fly

further or swing slower causing deceleration to make it fly shorter. Use a clock face as a reference point.

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Check the time and hit the mark with your pitching

Play around with different clubs, such as SW, PW, & 9 iron and swing lengths to establish a chart of varying distances. This will leave you with a shot for every occasion.

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Story - Take the kids for a ‘drive’

The Best Sunday ‘drive’ ever! Memories shared by Sam Gole

his memory is with me today, as vivid as though the

golf with me tomorrow?” dad said. Excitedly, I responded,

clock wound back 30 years to a particular Sunday

“YES!” Finally I was going to unlock the intrigue and

morning in Spring when I first walked the fairways

mystery that was developing in my mind surrounding this

of Victoria Golf Club side by side with my father.

thing called ‘golf’ and find out what my dad would leave

I guess I was around the age of eight and I had become aware

our family for most Sunday mornings.

that dad would go missing most Sundays (something that I

As we drove up the entrance flanked by pine trees that

have grown up to understand wasn’t too uncommon amongst

seemed to touch the sky, with an early morning fourball

other families). My weekend memories as a child are of my

putting out on the first green to our right, I felt a sense of

parents and younger sisters following me to school sport

exclusivity, not for the venue but because dad had invited

every Saturday morning and then going off to the footy with

me into his world. I looked over to him and could see that

dad. Back then it was the VFL, and all 6 matches were played

he was as excited to share the experience with me as I was

at 2pm on the Saturday afternoon. On Sundays, I remember

with him. We parked the car and headed over to the practice

our family taking some day trips into the country, but for the

putting green in front of the clubhouse. There were plenty

most part, all I recall is waking up, staggering up the hallway

of early morning starters and one thing immediately became

to mum and dad’s room and asking mum in a frustrated

apparent. I was in a world full of old people. Of course I

tone, “Where’s dad?” “Your dad has gone to golf!” mum

thought my dad was old too. When you are eight and your

would mumble, in a tone that suggested she was as put out

dad is thirty six, he is old. But if he was old, then most of

by the departure as I was. ‘Golf!’ I thought. I had seen clubs

these guys were old old people. Two things stood out; firstly

lying around the house where he would practice putting or

I was the only child around and secondly there weren’t any

chipping, and of course the odd golf ball or two. But I had

women. “I see you have brought your son along,” some of

never been to a golf course.

the old people muttered to my dad. This was going great!

Then I got the call up, “Son, would you like to come to

I was already thrilled just to be with my dad, but to also receive attention from others just topped it off. Children

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Thanks Dad, for introducing me to the greatest game of all….golf.

”

like attention and I wasn’t any different. Dad presented me

When I arrived home mum asked me, “How was your

with his trusty putter and offered me the opportunity to

day at golf with dad?” I don’t remember what I said. If

have a go. “Wow!” My eyes lit up as I noticed the shiny gold

I know myself well enough, and drawing from my own

putter he had purchased in America years before. We had a

kids’ general responses to simple questions, I probably said

putt and then it happened! I drained a fifty footer across the

something like, “Yeah, it was alright!”

green. Well, it probably wasn’t fifty foot, but you do tend

I continued to go along with dad to golf as often as it was

to embellish things as a child, and after all, I did think that

possible, and during the many years that have followed

my dad was old at only thirty six! In that instant I became

since, I have reflected on the significance of those moments

hooked on the game, and the addictive shot of adrenalin

we shared. I lost my father before I was ten, and I have

that raced through my body then when I holed that first

always felt that those experiences, those Sundays at golf

putt still draws me to the game now. One of the old people

with dad, were the most valuable in building and defining

saw my magnificent feat and stated to my dad, “Looks like

our relationship and they are also the centerpiece of my

you have a budding champion on your hands.” Yep, that

fondest childhood memories. Dad also took me to the footy,

sounded good also, although very misguided and somewhat

but there was something far more intimate and personal

delusional, but I did hang on to his statement for many

about going to golf. And besides, I had to suffer through

years, hoping that he was some sort of Nostradamus and his

watching Collingwood play at their old home ground at

prophesy would come true.

Victoria Park…. Feral (this wasn’t much fun for a young

We headed up to the first tee and finally I could see the

Carlton supporter).

golf course open up in front of me. In every direction, all

Thinking back to the question my mother posed to me after

I could see was an amazing tranquil world, filled with

I spent my first day with dad at golf, the answer is simple:

flowering gum trees, birds and pristine green grass. It was

for me, this was the best Sunday drive ever! Thanks Dad, for

a cool spring day and the early morning mist added to the

introducing me to the greatest game of all….golf.

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Story - Take the kids for a ‘drive’ continued

“Golf enables us to spend quality time together whilst participating in a healthy activity in a tranquil environment. It doesn’t get any better than that.”

ife has come full cycle. I am now the father, and my

our daughter bunted the ball along the fairway, totally in

son and daughter are around the age I was when I

her own world, and our son stepped up to each hole with

began golf. For the past year or two, my wife, son

only one thing on his mind - to beat mum and dad. What is

and daughter have shared many enjoyable experiences on

amazing, is that every now and then one of them reminisces

the golf course. Sometimes we all go to golf. Sometimes

about the day, a particular shot, a moment of laughter and

my wife will take our son or daughter, other times I take

ultimately asks us when can we go back to do it again.

our son or daughter. Or should I say they take us. Now

Our children enjoy many different sports and activities; golf

that they have been introduced to this great game, both our

isn’t necessarily their ‘main thing’, it doesn’t need to be,

son and daughter ask us if we will take them to play golf

but it has become an integral part of our family’s balanced

just as often as we ask them if they would like to go. I now

lifestyle and bonding. Golf enables us to spend quality

know what it meant to my father to have one of his children

time together whilst participating in a healthy activity in a

share the experiences of the game and the companionship

tranquil environment. It doesn’t get any better than that. So

with him. As I have been there, I understand the values my

please, I urge you to try it for yourself, your children and

children are gaining through spending quality time with a

your family, if you haven’t already, that is. So next weekend,

parent or parents. Earlier this year, we all went to a family

grab the kids, or grandkids, or nieces and nephews, and

golf day at Victoria Golf Club. It was a Sunday. We played 9

head off to your local golf course and take the kids for a

holes and then sat down to a BBQ lunch. On the course,

drive. Take it from me: it just may be your best ‘Sunday drive’ also.

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10 Reasons

why golf is good for your children and family 1. A Game For All Both males and females of all body shapes and heights can effectively participate in golf. Your children do not require a specific physique.

2. Longevity Played by practically all ages, golf is a unique sport your children can begin now and continually enjoy for many years.

3. Versatility Golf can be played individually or in groups. Your children do not need to rely on a team of numbers to participate.

4. Equality The handicap system allows all levels of golfers to compete or play socially on common ground. The level of ability or experience of your playing partners does not impact on your game.

5. Healthy Associated with many sports is the significant risk of injury via body movement, contact or collision. Golf offers a low risk alternative for a healthy balanced lifestyle. A round of golf can mean walking more than six kilometres. Recent studies also indicate that golfers can live longer.

6. Sportsmanship Golf is often described as the “gentlemen’s game” and is admired for its integrity.

7. Behaviour Golfers must adhere to strict etiquette and behaviour. The game is personally challenging and character building.

8. Tranquillity Golf courses are generally a serene environment and provide an escape from the stresses of day to day life. A few hours on mother nature’s own ground allows the body and mind an opportunity to replenish.

9. Sociability Playing golf is a great way to meet new people, share experiences and spend quality time with friends and family.

10. Lifestyle Golfers are presented with an opportunity to travel to amazing destinations across Australia and overseas, creating wonderful lifestyle experiences.

10 Ways

to best assist children to play and enjoy golf, in the early days 1. Make it Fun Introduce games and forget about scoring.

2. Suitable equipment Make sure you purchase junior clubs designed to suit them. Begin with a 7 iron and putter, then add a lofted wood and wedge as your child progresses.

3. Start around the green Begin with putting and chipping. Children like to see results quickly and this will build their confidence.

4. Go to a golf course Play on a golf course so they can feel comfortable in the surrounds. Once on the course, you can shorten the holes by allowing children to tee off down the fairway.

5. Discuss etiquette & explain safety rules The sooner they are aware of where to stand and what to do the better it is better for both you and your children.

6. Play with them Children learn from watching. Adults, try teeing off with a 5 iron or 7 iron as your children won’t relate to you smashing the driver 250 plus metres. Go to your home club’s family golf days.

7. Bring a friend Encourage them to invite a friend. This also helps them to feel as though golf is accepted amongst their peers

8. Encourage the do’s and reduce the don’ts Focus on what they do well. Children will learn from their mistakes as much as they do from what we teach them.

9. Work on one fundamental at a time Slow but permanent improvement is the aim. Introduce him or her to a professional golf coach once your child expresses the desire to continue with the sport.

10. R emember why you are there The experience is about spending quality time together.

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What’s available for

Children How many of you also remember your first set of clubs? If you are like me, then you probably either had to

At Drummond Golf, we also support the development of

use an old set of your father’s, uncle’s or grandparent’s. In

right and left handed boys and girls aged from 3 to 12 years.

some cases they may have been cut down, but I am sure the general experience was similar. The clubs were too long, too heavy, the grips too thick, the shafts too stiff and there wasn’t any forgiveness in the iron or wood heads. But in those days there was very little choice and very few options available for parents to purchase the right gear for their children.

children. We have an extensive range of junior equipment to suit

All Drummond Golf stores stock the following product categories for juniors.

• Packages

• Individual clubs

• Bags

• Buggies

• Shoes

• Gloves

Thank goodness times have changed. The major brands have made a significant investment in the future of the game by developing a range of golf products designed to suit the physical requirements of our children. Today, parents can purchase junior golf clubs made of varying lengths to suit their varied heights, graphite shafts for better weight balance, thinner grips for their smaller hand size and forgiving club heads for more encouraging results. In my opinion, today it is easier than ever to enjoy a game of golf with our children. Better products and an understanding within the industry that juniors should be encouraged to participate have created a more supportive environment.

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Performance Balls* For the golfer who takes the game seriously and is looking for a ball that will not place limitations on their game. This grouping of balls offer the latest in technology from advanced materials for more distance and feel, to revolutionary dimple patterns to assist with preferred ball flight and deferring cover thicknesses for more spin without compromising durability. This ball is best for all round performance without compromising distance, feel, spin and durability.

* This is a general overview of this category and individual brands offer exclusive technology with their range of balls. To find out more visit your local Drummond Golf store.

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Spin Balls* A middle price range ball that offers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;someâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the benefits of the performance category of ball. Ideal for the golfer looking for a slightly softer feel and more spin without sacrificing too much distance.

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Distance Balls* A middle price range ball that offers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;someâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the benefits of the performance category of ball. Ideal for the golfer looking for a solid feel and added distance without sacrificing too much spin.

* This is a general overview of this category and individual brands offer exclusive technology with their range of balls. To find out more visit your local Drummond Golf store.

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Bionic is the only golf glove designed by a leading orthopedic hand surgeon.

ONLY BIONIC HAS AN ANATOMICAL PAD SYSTEM. Your fingers and palm have “peaks and valleys.” Bionic’s patented, anatomical pads (shown in orange) even out the surface of your hand, giving you a lighter grip and optimum contact between hand and club.

LIGHTEN YOUR GRIP FOR LONGER, MORE ACCURATE SHOTS With a conventional golf glove, you compensate for the unevenness of your hand by squeezing the club too hard. That tightens the muscles in your hand and arm. With the Bionic glove design, you instinctively adopt a lighter grip. Your new lighter, more relaxed Bionic grip will increase swing speed and add distance. Because your hand has more surface contact with the club, you have more control. This keeps the clubface from twisting, improving accuracy. Gloves are crafted from top-grade cabretta leather—they feel like a second skin. Available in men’s and women’s sizes and styles (left and right handed). Bionic Gloves are available at all Drummond Golf Stores. www.drummondgolf.com

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Titleist AP1 & AP2 Irons

The all new Carbite PBX Tungsten (Polar Balance X-treme) Wedges feature a unique tour proven style head. The tungsten inserts in the heel and toe tend to cradle the ball to the desired ball flight, even on off centre hits. The face is precision milled and produces the most groove volume of any wedge today. Exceptional spin characteristics are a result of the precision milling in the face. The tungsten weights are strategically placed in the back, heel and toe, to create a perfect centre of gravity and increase MOI.

The new Titleist AP family is the most technologically advanced irons that Titleist has ever produced. The AP1 and AP2 feature contemporary technology with traditional Titleist feel for the better and aspiring player. The AP stands for Advanced Performance, and the new irons deliver on that promise. Both feature a multi-material construction and dual cavity design that combine to provide unmatched feel, forgiveness and playability in a Titleist iron. Titleist AP1 Irons are advanced performance, multi-material, dual cavity, contemporary cast irons providing looks, feel, shot control and higher flight with forgiveness. The Titleist AP1 Irons target the skilled golfer with enough performance to easily reach the aspiring serious golfer. High-tech design and construction deliver outstanding performance. Titleist AP2 Irons are advanced performance, multi-material, dual cavity, chrome plated technical forging for the skilled, single digit golfer who wants contemporary iron technology with traditional solid feel, looks and shot control.

Callaway F Ti Fairway Woods

Callaway F T i-brid Irons

The FT-i Driver set a new standard in driver performance. The new FT-i Squareway Woods will do the same in fairway woods. With a MOI approaching that of Callaway Golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best-selling drivers, the FT-i Squareway Woods provide unprecedented accuracy, forgiveness and stability for longer, straighter shots off the tee or from the fairway. The giant leap in MOI is a result of proprietary Fusion Technology that seamlessly combines a stainless steel face, sole and body with a carbon composite crown, allowing discretionary weight to be strategically placed in the extreme corners of the uniquely shaped clubhead. The result is the most forgiving fairway wood Callaway Golf has ever created.

The new FT i-brids are the latest in a long legacy of innovation to help make the game a little easier. Incorporating Fusion Technology, the superior weight-shifting science created by Callaway Golf, the set features the new i-brid clubs that are designed to replace hard-to-hit long irons, and super gameimprovement mid and short irons for the ultimate in forgiveness and playability. The i-brids combine the accuracy and control of irons with the forgiveness and versatility of hybrids. The set seamlessly transitions into oversized mid and short irons that feature increased offset and a large effective hitting area. The lightweight titanium body, TPU SenSert and heavy Tunite alloy combine to create the most forgiving and playable clubs Callaway have ever made.

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TaylorMade CGB Max Hybrid The latest rescue from TaylorMade continues the refinement of the ‘utility’ style club from the brand that pioneered this technology. The distinct triangular shape head incorporates an exceptionally ‘far back’ CG (centre of gravity) and combined with the shallow face makes this club easier to get the ball airborne for extra carry.

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TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons The superbly crafted and cosmetically appealing Tour Burner Iron lives up to its good looks. With its clean classic lines this club is designed to look like a traditionally shaped iron but to perform with the forgiveness of a modern midsize head. Combined with TaylorMade’s ‘inverted cone’ technology, which delivers a high COR for consistently longer distance on off-center hits, you have a club with good looks and performance that is ideally suited to the regular golfer.

Cobra S9 Irons

Cobra F P Irons

Cobra has made the award-winning S9 irons even better. The expanded three-piece polymer topline and urethane sole insert optimise discretionary weighting for a lower CG and higher MOI, offering higher launch, greater distance and more accuracy. Combine that with the club’s low profile and wide sole with a chamfer relief design – and you gain improved versatility and more forgiveness. Designed for players who want maximum accuracy, distance and feel.

The re-engineered Cobra FP Irons have a unique combination of forgiveness with playability. The new sleeker head design and full cavity backed plate with urethane membrane offer enhanced feel along with a great look, while the relieved mid-width sole design, greater MOI and precision weighting give you superior playability under a wide variety of conditions. Designed for players who seek the perfect balance of forgiveness, feel and playability.

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what’shotforwomen Callaway Big Bertha After compiling detailed research, conducting extensive testing and receiving direct input from women golfers and instructors, Callaway Golf engineers have developed a line of clubs designed specifically for a woman’s game, the Big Bertha. The high-performance lightweight titanium head of the Big Bertha Driver combined with the longer shaft, enables the golfer to maximise her swing speed for extra distance off the tee. Engineers have designed clubs that react seamlessly with a woman’s unique swing characteristics and feature the latest game-improvement technologies on offer. The smaller head sizes and slightly longer shafts combine to help increase clubhead speed for higher ball speeds and extra distance. The technologically advanced stainless steel set consists of i-brids that replace hard-to-hit long irons, as well as super game-improvement mid and short irons. Each club has a wide sole design that improves turf interaction and features a low and deep CG that helps get the ball in the air quickly and easily. The shafts have been slightly lengthened to match the modern woman’s average height.

Ping Rhapsody With the Ping Rhapsody Series, you’ll find features engineered just for women making it an ideal choice to help lower your scores. From the lightweight, high-launching Rhapsody Driver to the forgiving, easy-to-swing Rhapsody irons, you’ll elevate your game and enjoyment to a new level. Engineered for women with slow swing speeds, greater forgiveness and higher launching, longer flying shots are among the benefits of the Rhapsody Driver. The Rhapsody Fairway Woods are engineered for distance, accuracy and control. Lightweight and easy-to-hit, Rhapsody Irons are designed to bring women greater enjoyment through improved performance from the fairway and around the green. The extreme perimeter weighting, wide soles and larger loft gaps result in higher-launching, more accurate shots. Blending the easy-to-hit Rhapsody Hybrid into your set is a great way to add versatility to your game.

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Wilson Staff Luxe Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all here. The new Luxe line of high performance golf equipment for women. Exclusively from Wilson Staff. The new Luxe golf equipment line revolutionises your golf experience through its passionate commitment to the finest products and the most satisfying playing experience. From high performance woods and irons with lighter shafts, smaller grips and higher lofts to the fine finish. Luxe exceeds expectation. The new 460cc Luxe driver offers maximum size and playability in a smoke-black finish that softens the profile making it look smaller to the eye. Featuring the same smoke black finish as the driver, the fairway woods have been designed with weight positioned low and back in the head to deliver forgiveness and a higher ball flight. Rounding off the family, the hybrids also feature the smoke-black finish found in the Luxe driver and fairway woods. With precision lofts available, these hybrids are the perfect choice from the rough and tight fairways. The Luxe irons will win you over with their unique symbiosis of technology, lifestyle and feminine design. Higher lofts deliver soaring flights whilst smaller grips and lighter shafts increase control and swing speed. Specifically designed for women, this classic shaped putter features a rounded heel, toe weighting and a Thermoplastic Urethane (TPU) insert for a softer feel. The injection molded TPU placed under an Anodised Aluminium impact plate providing superior roll and feel.

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Callaway Gems The GEMS Set is based directly on input received by women golfers, instructors and expert designers for women new to the game or the occasional player. As a result Callaway Golf engineers have built a technologically advanced set of clubs women said they want and need. Comprised of eight clubs that utilise the latest Callaway Golf game-improvement technologies, the set provides the optimal configuration for a woman’s game and has been designed for maximum playability. Each club features weighting that promotes a draw ball flight and higher trajectories to help keep the ball in the air for increased distance.

Cougar Lady 2 This women’s specific design incorporates a high launch oversize titanium driver to help get the ball airborne for better carry which in turn delivers more distance. Two fairway woods (3 & 5), three hybrids (3, 4 & 5) and 6 irons (6 to SW) make up this set package. Low CG (centre of gravity) to help launch the ball higher for better carry and more distance is not just a design benefit that you find in the driver. This technology has been incorporated into all the clubs in this set. Combined with 60 gram lite weight graphite shafts makes this a fantastic set of golf clubs for the intermediate player or the new golfer looking for a quality set with a 5 year guarantee. Available in a choice of two striking colour systems and all clubs are fitted with Karakal one piece soft feel grips for the ultimate in comfort and durability. All aspects of this set have been designed with women golfers in mind.

Odyssey Divine Line Putter

Women’s Golf Balls

Odyssey has taken some of the best designs they’ve ever created and optimised them for a woman’s game and style. The increased head weights unite perfectly with the shorter shaft lengths for outstanding performance on the greens. All the putters also utilise the White Hot XG insert, the softest and most-responsive insert for phenomenal feedback and distance control. The Divine Line features softer head shapes and a new colour scheme that emphasises blue and silver accents for a more feminine look.

Golf balls designed specifically for women tend to be extremely soft with low compression for added feel and exceptional distance. Designed to compliment the women’s game.

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WINNING TECHNOLOGY. TITLEIST AP IRONS. Adam Scott 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Champion Titleist AP2 Irons

ADVANCED PERFORMANCE YOU CAN FEEL. Titleist ambassador Adam Scott trusted the new Titleist AP irons and captured his 2nd win of the year in an unforgettable play-off victory at the 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Adam’s advanced performance was powered by the multi-material, dual cavity design of the Titleist AP irons which provided great feel, control and the confidence to perform in the clutch. It’s this same tour-proven technology and performance that is built into every Titleist AP iron. Whether it’s the AP1 that offers a slightly higher flight with forgiveness for the skilled and aspiring golfer or the forged design of the AP2 preferred by skilled players, AP irons deliver consistent performance when you need it most. To learn more about what the new Titleist Advanced Performance irons can do for your game, contact your nearest Drummond Golf store.

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he one club in your bag that does more work than any other. Yet very few golfers invest the time and money when selecting a new putter. The technology in putters has changed dramatically in the last 5 years with differing ‘face insert’ materials, radical ‘alignment systems’ and ‘face balance’ heads. Face inserts have helped reduce the ‘skidding’ effect and improve the roll on the ball which in turn keeps the ball online better. Face inserts also help with giving the golfer added feel. Added feel helps you to control the distance on your putts better. Alignment systems have helped to fix a problem that many golfers suffer from and that is ‘putting’ the ball on the intended line. The most famous example of such a putter is the ‘Odyssey 2 ball’. By adding two ball shapes to the head of the putter and in conjunction with the ball to be putted creates an imaginary line, which simply requires the golfer to align this with the intended line. Many other brands offer this technology in differing ways. Face balance putters help with keeping the head square at impact. This is achieved with specially weighted heads and / or purpose built putter shafts that help swing the putter like a pendulum. Pendulum is a weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth under the influence of gravity thus helping the golfer to keep a natural stroke and the head square at impact. The above explanations are brief, for more information visit your local Drummond Golf store and talk to a friendly sales consultant. They love this stuff.

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TaylorMade Rossa Spider If ever there was a putter that epitomised the advancement in putter technology the new Rossa Spider from TaylorMade is it. Steel wire-frame head construction with light aluminium core shifts extra weight to the perimeter, increasing the MOI (moment of inertia) to promote remarkably consistent distance on off-centre hits. TaylorMade’s innovative Movable Weight Technology (MWT) allows substantial weight to be concentrated in areas far from the face, this helps shift the CG to the back of the putter head for better stability. With the 14 tightly positioned grooves to promote a more efficient forward spin for reduced skidding and a smoother roll. To help you impart a pure stroke on your putts this putter would be hard to go past.

Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport The Scotty Cameron Studio Select family of precision milled 303 Stainless Steel Newport-style putters features bold red tour graphics, an improved high toe profile, and heel & toe circular sole weights that allow for multiple length options in each model. The circular heel-toe weights provide increased stability by reducing head rotation on off-centre impacts for a larger sweet spot. The factory adjustable weights are set to provide the proper headweight-to-shaft length combination, but can be customised to make the head feel heavier to suit specific putting green conditions. The improved high toe profile of Studio Select helps eliminate the tendency to raise the toe at address thereby causing the player to aim left of target. Studio Select also features a stepless shaft for a clean look at address and soft but solid feel, as well as a new red Cameron cord grip.

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Odyssey White Hot XG Sabertooth The new White Hot XG Sabertooth Putter represents the latest in innovative high MOI designs from Odyssey. Featuring the most radical headshape in golf, the Sabertooth utilises high-density Dual Fangs to position more weight to the outer-most limits, helping keep the putter on-line during the stroke for wicked accuracy. The design produces an MOI level higher than Odyssey’s most stable 2-Ball putters. The Aiming Channels inside the fangs makes lining up putts easier and the multi-layer White Hot XG insert, Odyssey’s most popular and most responsive insert, generates the softest feel with finetuned responsiveness.

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Ping Redwood

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The Ping Redwood Series Putter pays tribute to the home of the original Ping putter - Redwood City, California. It was in Karsten Solheim’s garage that his equipment revolution was born and with it came the commitment to quality and innovation found in this putter series.

The new Optica SL putters feature superior alignment, feel and a consistent, true roll. The key to superior alignment lies in the exclusive truGlo fiber-optic sight line that helps you line up your putts with a new level of precision. Combined with premium tri-material construction (6061 aluminium, stainless steel & urethane), Winn custom grips and true temper shafts, these putters offer forgiveness, confidence and, ultimately, fewer putts. Available in 6 models, some in women’s and men’s left hand.

For golfers seeking the very best, the Ping Redwood Series Putters offer the premium look and performance of milled putter technology. The 303 stainless steel heads are 100% milled to create classic shapes and clean flowing lines for confidence.

Odyssey Black Series i The Black Series now has another option for golfers demanding the best in performance, precision and craftsmanship. Black Series i Putters feature the same multi-material construction as the original Black Series Putters, but now utilise the new multi-layer Tour insert that provides premium feel and responsiveness. Odyssey engineers have precisely controlled each putter’s headweight so it can be matched with the specific shaft length for impeccable consistency and control. The rich, nickel-plated finish will also appeal to elite players. Each model utilises the Fine-Tuned Loft System, which optimises each putter’s loft in conjunction with its CG to generate pure roll characteristics.

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Wilson Staff 88 Series The Wilson Staff 88 Series of putters offer both classic and innovative head designs blended with the latest insert technology to deliver pinpoint accuracy and soft feel for a wide variety of golfers. Offering a variety of head shapes and a choice of firm or soft insert meets the wide range of player preferences in today’s game. The TPU urethane face inserts throughout the line provide optimum feel and response.

Scotty Cameron Red X Charcoal Mist The Scotty Cameron Red X Charcoal Mist putters take the classic mallet design into another realm of performance and style. Featuring refined shapes with a glare-resistant Charcoal Mist finish for unmatched look and feel. Both models are precision milled from 303 Stainless Steel and finished with a black anodised aluminium soleplate with red graphics that conceals the precise internal weighting. The Red X3 features a classic, single bend shaft with ¼ shaft of offset for the ideal toe-flow through the stroke. The Red X5 features a plumbing neck with a full shaft of offset for a precise, contemporary look. The plumbing neck gives the soft lines of the body a precise look at setup. With a glare-resistant Charcoal Mist finish and single sight line, players will love the look and feel.

Ping Karsten For golfers preferring the performance of a steel face with an insert feel, the Ping Karsten Series Putters meet the criteria. An elastomer insert in the cavity provides enhanced feel while maintaining the solid response of a steel-faced putter. Weight savings from the new cavity shapes were redistributed to the perimeter to increase each putter’s moment of inertia for added forgiveness. Multi-level alignment aids are designed into most models

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Scientific Putting Technology

From recent research in the US, the Carbite ZGB-OS Blade and ZGM-OS Mallet Putters finished in the top four. Carbite feels that visible technology is very important in any golf product. At first you will notice the very attractive look, and just as important, the many high-tech features. The head weights are 355 grams, which will give you great clubhead feel through the stroke! The beadblast, no-glare finish blends well with the precise placement of copper and gold-like tungsten inserts that give this putter a very cool look. The placement of all these metals gives strong stability at impact and you will notice a very solid feel and excellent feedback. Centre, heel or toe hits will stay on line and roll the same distance.

A scientific alignment system has been built into the SPT putters without you even noticing. At address all three lines on top of the SPT putter should be visible for proper alignment. This simple alignment aid will lead to much more consistent putting.

Odyssey White Hot Tour Tour professionals have every element of their putters customised to their exact preferences. The shape, insert, headweight and shaft merge flawlessly to fit their needs. Now, for the first time, every golfer can have a putter that features all those design elements. The unique weight ports in the sole allow Odyssey engineers to precisely control the putterheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weight so it can be optimised with the specific shaft length for impeccable consistency, control and performance. Each putter uses the new White Hot Tour insert that features a firmer feel for the feedback and responsiveness accomplished players seek. The Tour preferred bronzed finish helps reduce glare for better visual acuity.

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othing beats a well struck drive that goes long, high and straight. Technology has come a long way with helping golfers achieve this with 460cc wide body Titanium heads, maximum COR, low CG and high MOI but what does all this mean. ‘Golf Tech Talk’ can be pretty confusing, even to the accomplished golfer. The following is a brief explanation of the terminology to help you better understand the golf tech talk commonly used. 460cc is the maximum legal size that you can build a golf club head under the USGA and R&A rules. CC refers to cubic centimetres and 460 refers to amount of water that is displaced in cubic centimetres when a golf club head is placed in a container of water, as an example. Wide body is a reference to the new generation of drivers where the crown (top) of the club has been flattened to make the face shallower and to move more weight to back of the club making the club more forgiving and easier to launch the ball(to get it up in the air). Titanium is extremely light and very strong and as a material for golf club heads is ideal. It allows manufacturers to make heads bigger without compromising the structure, balance and the strength of the club. Some manufactures take this to the next level by adding graphite to the crown (top) of the club. As graphite is lighter than Titanium this gives them extra weight (referred to as ‘discretionary weight’ by most manufacturers) that they can use to insert in other areas of the head to improve forgiveness.

COR is an acronym for “Coefficient of Restitution”. Coefficient of restitution is a measurement of the energy loss or retention when two objects collide. 0.830 is the maximum legal amount of COR a club head can have under the USGA and R&A rules. This means that when the club head strikes the ball, there cannot be more than an 83-percent transfer of the energy of the head to the ball. CG is an acronym for ‘Centre of Gravity’ and in simple terms refers to the balance point of the object or in this case the club head. Altering the balance point in the head, by shifting weight to differing parts, will influence the forgiveness and more importantly the trajectory (ball flight) of the shot. The simple rule is the lower the CG the higher the trajectory and vice versa. MOI is an acronym for ‘Moment of Inertia’. MOI, in simple terms, is a property of physics that indicates how easy or difficult it will be to set any object in motion about a defined axis of rotation. In golf marketing terms MOI refers to the level of forgiveness a clubhead offers on off-centre hits. The higher the MOI, less the club head will twist on off-centre hits and less distance will be lost. So the higher the MOI the better it is for most golfers. The above explanations are brief, for more information visit your local Drummond Golf store and talk to a friendly sales consultant. They love this stuff.

Callaway iMix Out on Tour, golf clubs are dynamic, allowing every pro to have the ideal driver setup for specific course conditions. So Callaway Golf asked: “How can we bring this level of flexibility and choice to every player?” I-MIX Technology is the answer. Now you can quickly and easily customise your driver by selecting a clubhead and shaft to meet the challenge of the day. Choose from 22 FT-i or FT-5 clubheads with i-MIX Technology and more than 70 of the most popular shafts in the game for more than 1600 possible i-MIX combinations and take command of your game every time you play.

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TaylorMade Tour Burner The dual crown, weighted powerbase and modern ‘wide body’ head shape, in the Tour Burner driver, shifts more weight lower, deeper and further back in the club head for a precision-placed CG. This helps promote a higher launch angle and lower spin rate for increased carry and added distance. Inverted Cone Technology delivers an expanded COR for consistently long drives on off-centre shots.

Ping G10 Ping engineers optimised the G10 Driver’s crown, sole and face structure interaction to ensure maximum energy transfer to the ball. The 460cc club head features a larger profile with a taller face and deeper crown that produces a higher MOI for greater forgiveness and increased ball velocity. Ping’s patented variable face thickness technology produces a thin, highly responsive hitting surface for increased ball velocity and greater consistency across the face.

Titleist 907 Titleist introduces its most technologically advanced offerings yet with the 907D1 and 907D2 models. Titleist seeks to reshape golfers’ games with the 460cc limit geometry, high MOI triangular design of the 907D1, and the advanced traditional geometry, enhanced MOI of the 907D2. The 907 drivers are designed with all the core performance deliverables that have made Titleist the driver choice of Tour players, PGA club professionals, top amateurs and serious golfers at every level of competitive golf. The highest inertia Titleist driver ever, the 907D1 offers increased distance with forgiveness, producing a straighter ball flight. The 907D2 provides enhanced MOI for increased distance with workability, allowing the better player the ability to produce a draw or fade. Another primary difference is in the appearance. The 907D1 is a market forward, limit geometry, triangle shape, while the 907D2 is a traditional round profile.

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This is your game at a new level. This is the power to lower your scores. The larger profile, 460cc titanium driver with a taller face and deeper crown for a higher MOI and increased ball speed. The high-launching G10 irons, designed with low toe weighting and a new cavity shape for more accuracy and consistency. The players-sized i10, a compact head that combines control and forgiveness into one. The low-profile fairway woods, engineered with a sloped crown and a long, shallow face for high-launching performance. And the versatile hybrid, with its large internal weight pad that positions the CG for higher-flying, softer-landing shots.

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Callaway F Ti The Callaway Golf FT-i Driver represents a quantum leap in driver design. To exploit Callaway’s proprietary Fusion Technology — the superior weight-shifting science developed by Callaway Golf that uses multiple materials in clubhead construction — the design demanded a new shape. With the revolutionary 460cc Complete Inertial Design, the FT-i Driver pushes the boundaries of shape and of the rules. This design precisely positions weight to the extreme corners of the clubhead, producing the highest Moment of Inertia of any Callaway Golf driver, resulting in unparalleled forgiveness. Callaway’s largest, most robust CT/VFT Titanium cup face is designed to the legal limit as defined by the USGA Characteristic Time test, resulting in increased ball speed, distance and forgiveness.

Wilson Staff Spine Powered by its innovative crown super structure and unique perimeter weighting, the new Spine driver explores today’s new driver geometry, generating high MOI with explosively long and accurate results. Weight has been scooped out of the crown and lowered for higher launch angle and lower driver spin. As a result of superior stability by the unique clubhead design the standard shaft offering is 1” longer to maximise distance whilst maintaining control.

Cobra LV4 Cobra’s most technologically advanced driver, the LV4, offers maximum legal limits for inertia (5700-5900), volume (460cc), COR (.830) and dimensions (5”x4.95”). Engineers have shaved enough weight off the crown to be able to locate a heavy tungsten weight low and deep in the head to help prevent the head twisting with off-centre hits. The LV4 driver is available in three different models, aimed at matching your ball speed to your driver.

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PowerBilt Citation The PowerBilt Citation FZ1 Driver is designed with optimum horizontal bulge and vertical roll for consistent ball trajectory, regardless of impact location. Twointernal weights placed in the rear of the club create a deep CG to minimise backspin for greater ball carry (less back spin equals less resistance as the ball flies through the air). Internal and external weight distribution developed by PowerBiltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s R&D team creates maximum MOI, make this one of the most stable drivers on the market. And stability means less club twisting for more accurate drives. The Citation FZ1 driver has a two-level multi-finish sole. Its face is constructed from ultra strong, lightweight aerospace grade 15-3-3-3 beta titanium for maximum energy transfer (COR) from clubface to ball. That helps players get every metre possible out of their driver.

Callaway BB460 The Big Bertha 460 Driver is designed with a geometry close to the dimensional limit set by the USGA/R&A for length and width. This enables Callaway Golf engineers to incorporate a 460cc head design with a shallower face, flatter shape and the highest Moment of Inertia ever in a Callaway Golf all-titanium head â&#x20AC;&#x201D; resulting in longer and straighter off-centre hits. In addition, the Stretched Head Design allows the CG to be positioned deeper within the clubhead to achieve optimum ball flight and maximum forgiveness. The Consistent Alignment Sole helps eliminate the head from rocking back and forth and the Correct Alignment Stripe, a white line running across the top line, helps golfers square the clubface at address.

TaylorMade CGB Max CGB Max continues with the highly successful TaylorMade Movable Weight technology. By altering the weights the head can be customised to suit individual needs. The distinctive triangular head shape helps position the CG further back in the head which makes it easier to launch the ball for added carry and more distance. Inverted Cone Technology delivers an expanded COR for consistently long drives on off-centre shots.

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TaylorMade Burner Like all modern ‘wide body’ drivers the TaylorMade Burner incorporates a CG that is low and further back in the club head that makes it easier to launch for better carry and more distance. Combined with TaylorMade’s patent Inverted Cone Technology, which delivers consistently better distance on offcentre shots, this is a good example of a modern driver at an affordable price.

Cougar M3 The Cougar M3 Driver features a deep wide body shaped head manufactured with a Forged Titanium Body. Combined with a Composite Carbon Crown and Toe, the use of Multi Composite materials allows Cougar to reposition weight and lowering the CG and produce a higher MOI. This creates a larger hitting zone on the club face combining to increase forgiveness and distance. The new Plasma welding technique used in the Cougar M3 manufacturing process helps to increase strength of the head without increasing weight.

Cobra Speed LD The Cobra SPEED range of drivers matches the shaft, loft and head to the players ball/swing speed for a happy union. Designed for the fast-ball-speed player, which most golfers are, the all-new Speed LD F driver delivers an impressive 5000+ MOI for greater distance, accuracy and consistency. And the square alignment and precisely tuned clubhead and shaft generate high launch with a slight draw bias, giving your customers a much higher level of performance. Designed for moderate-ball-speed players with a tendency to hit a fade or slice, the Speed LD M Driver maximises distance on hits across the entire clubface. With the largest face on the market, the Speed LD M is forgiving, which, combined with extra-high launch and a draw bias design, provides increased distance.

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Why - Dirty, gritty club heads cause inconsistent ball flights, spin and control. Having clean club heads and grooves helps maximise distance and spin. How - To help keep club heads clean during a round of golf, you should always carry a wet/damp towel with you. Also look at investing in a cleaning brush. The brush will help you remove dirt and grit from the grooves.

Cleaning Your Grips Why - Having slippery grips might lead to the club twisting in your hand during your golf swing. Try to keep your grips as clean and tacky (slight stickiness for gripping) as possible. Remember this is what you need to hold onto in order to swing the golf club. Dirty/slippery grips will affect the way you perform on the golf course. How - Wet a towel with warm water and wipe/scrub the grips. The more you clean it the tackier it should become. There are some tell tale signs you need some new grips; if the grips become shiny and by cleaning the grip the shine doesn’t come off, or if the dimples or lines are starting to fade on the grip.

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If you are changing your grips there are some things to consider. • Drummond Golf carries a large selection of grips. Grips start from $5.95 each for a rubber grip (fitted), $13.95 each for a full cord grip (fitted) and $29.95 each for a leather grip (fitted). • Rubber grips are good for players who like a soft feeling grip with good hold. • Full cord grips are extremely good in the wet. The cord weaved into the grip provides extra hold. Good for players who play all year round or players who sweat during their round. • Leather grips are good for players who do not like to wear a glove or have problems with vibrations shock. Leather provides a ‘soft as butter’ feel and are extremely tacky. All Drummond Golf stores offer extensive repair services.

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If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to plan a golfing adventure to Western Australia, then get ready to book your flights! Here we cover six of Western Australia’s best resort courses and the perfect itinerary for a 7-night golfing adventure to enjoy the best courses in Perth and the surrounding coastal regions of Mandurah.

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Joondalup Resort Country Club Boulevard, Connolly

Just a short stroll from the club house you can enjoy the superb accommodation and resort facilities on-site at Joondalup Resort. Set amongst a tranquil garden setting, the resort offers 70 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites with private balconies offering spectacular views. The rooms are spacious with elegant furnishings and offer double or twin share accommodation, and interconnecting rooms are also available, ideal for groups and families. After your round of golf, you can enjoy relaxing poolside in the outdoor lagoon style swimming pool and heated spa, and soak up the glorious West Australian sunshine. Other resort facilities include 2 floodlit tennis courts, mini gymnasium, 6 function rooms and a range of casual and fine dining options.

Located just 25 minutes north of Perth CBD and minutes from the white sandy beaches of the “Sunset Coast”, is the prestigious 27-hole Joondalup Resort. Following our 2008 WA state final in May this year, I took the opportunity to visit Joondalup Resort once again. The Drummond Club has held two previous club events at Joondalup Resort including our 2007 WA state final last year and is a popular choice with our Drummond Club members. Regarded as one of Australia’s finest golf courses, this awardwinning venue has been voted Australia’s No 1 resort course for the last six consecutive years (2003 – 2008). Few courses anywhere in the world offer such dramatic contrasts, natural scenic beauty and the sheer golfing challenge of the 27-hole championship course which features three, 9-hole courses – Dune, Lake and Quarry courses. Designed by the internationally renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Junior, the course presents a tough, uncompromising layout, featuring great variation in setting and style. This spectacular course sweeps across dense bushland, cuts through steep limestone quarries and skirts picturesque lakes, offering surprises and challenges for golfers of all skill levels at almost every turn. One minute you’re playing an approach shot beneath a 30-metre limestone cliff, the next you’re adapting to the fresh ocean breeze on an undulating links style fairway. www.drummondclub.com

Golf Bookings Tel: 08 9400 8811 Stay and Play Packages See our latest “Great Golf Getaway” package on page 64 of this issue.

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The Vines Resort & Country Club Verdelho Drive, The Vines

There are also 4 full size tennis courts, 2 indoor squash courts, and fully equipped gymnasium. For dining there are several options, including 1 restaurant and 2 cafes on-site, and feature contemporary Australian cuisine. Drummond Club Member Green Fee Offer Monday – Friday: $79 pp inc cart hire Weekend and Public Holiday rate: $89 inc cart hire

Golf Bookings Tel: 08 9297 0777 Stay and Play Packages See our latest “Great Golf Getaway” package on page 64 of this issue.

Araluen Golf Resort Country Club Avenue, Roleystone

The Vines Resort and Country Club was established as one of WA’s first resort courses in the picturesque Swan Valley and is located just 35 minutes from the heart of Perth. This venue boasts two world-class championship golf courses, “Ellenbrook” and “The Lakes”. Course architects, Graham Marsh and Ross Watson, have skillfully crafted two uniquely different golf courses that have received continued acclaim as one of the best in WA and within the Top 10 resort courses in Australia. Set amongst a distinctive WA rural landscape, the unique course features are the undulating fairways, dramatic lakes and the abundance of natural West Australian flora and fauna. The two layouts will offer golfers a challenging experience with exquisitely sculptured bunkers, grassy hollows and well-placed water hazards. The Vines Resort and Country Club has hosted several major championship tournaments in the past such as The Heineken Classic (1993 - 2001), Lexus Cup in 2007 and the Johnnie Walker Classic in 2006, one of the Asia Pacific region’s premier championship golf events. Announced just last month was the news that The 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic will return again to The Vines Resort and Country Club (February 19 - 22, 2009) and will be the 5th occasion for the event to be staged in Australia. The Novotel Vines Resort has also been a popular choice as host venue for several of our past WA Drummond Club events, and this year our 2008 WA Drummond Club State Final was held on the “Lakes Course”. A capacity field of 140 Drummond Club members including several interstate members visiting from the eastern states enjoyed the opportunity to play this championship course. NB: You can see a full wrap-up on the event and final event results in our “Event News” section in this issue – page 60. The accommodation facilities at The Novotel Vines Resort are also first-class, and we had the opportunity to experience the resort’s facilities first-hand during our stay for the WA state final. The Novotel Vines Resort offers 103 resort rooms and 54 condominiums (2 or 3 bedrooms). The rooms are spacious with contemporary furnishings and offer private balconies overlooking the golf course, resort vineyard or central courtyard. Guests can enjoy relaxing in the heated outdoor spa and 24 metre outdoor swimming pool. 56 | Beyond the Fairways - Winter / Spring 2008

Travelling south on your way to the Mandurah region, and just 40 minutes drive from Perth’s CBD, you will find Araluen Golf Resort set amongst the picturesque hills of Roleystone. The scenery is breathtaking as you wind your way up through the surrounding valleys and hillside, your senses are excited by the contrasting landscape and the unique golfing experience that awaits you. Designed by the late Roger Mackay and Michael Coate, this 18-hole championship course is bordered by state forest on the south, west and east borders and by the Canning River on the north border, and features wide sloping fairways with large undulating greens, and strategically placed water hazards and bunkers – a challenging golfing experience for golfers of all skill levels. Currently the course is undergoing extensive renovation and during a recent visit, I caught up with the two new course superintendents, Gordon Heron and David McPharlin. In just three months since their appointment you can see the extraordinary amount of work going into Araluen and I asked Gordon and David about some of the recent challenges they have faced and their future plans for Araluen. “When we started we had five days of water left in the dam so turning off the irrigation system was a good starting point. Watering on a need to basis in conjunction with “Benign Technologies” wetting agents blue and yellow, we have now managed to fill our irrigation dam to 100%. Our main priority is to get the existing 18 holes back to their former glory as a top three course in WA. Just recently we had the designer Michael Coates out for a day of exciting and hard talking discussions. With a drive around the www.drummondclub.com

course we had many ideas of redesign put down on paper to adjust some of our “weaker” holes for future developments. We also put minor changes into some of our better holes for better playability and fairness to the golfer,” explained Gordon and David. Araluen Golf Resort is ideal for a golfing “day trip” whether you’re based in Perth or Mandurah and there are plans currently underway for future accommodation on-site also. Other facilities include a 300 metre long driving range, two short game practice areas, and one with a practice bunker. The clubhouse has a restaurant on site, with a large western-facing balcony that offers stunning views over the golf course and valleys below, a great spot for a BBQ lunch and drinks with friends. Drummond Club Member Green Fee Offer 50% off standard green fee rates – valid 7 days a week. Plus, NEW winter special for the month of AUGUST 2008. Mid-week Green Fee (Mon-Fri): $44.00 inc cart hire Weekend Green Fee: (Sat-Sun): $55.00 inc cart hire

Golf Bookings Tel: 08 9397 9000

The Cut Golf Club Country Club Drive, Dawesville

then through swales of dunes, bounded by ocean on the four opening holes, opening into the residential estate with fairway vantage home sites through to hole nine. The back 9 holes at The Cut is talked about as one of the best 9 holes of golf in Australia. Holes 10 – 18 provide a sequence of scenic golf holes nestled in the valleys of dramatic dunes, with elevated trees providing stunning views of the Indian Ocean. The 12th hole, a demanding par four with the green just 35 metres from the beach is certain to provide you with a golfing experience similar to what you would expect of the world’s premier links courses such as Bally Bunion, Whistling Straights and Pebble Beach. The Cut is playable year round and can be enjoyed by golfers of all skill levels. Drummond Club Member Green Fee Offer $90 pp includes green fee, shared cart, range balls and yardage book (valid 7 days). Plus, NEW winter special valid to 30/9/2008. $79 pp includes green fee, shared cart and bonus complimentary range balls (valid 7 days).

Golf Bookings Tel: 08 9582 4444 Stay and Play Packages Contact Lee at the Drummond Club for our latest “Great Golf Getaway” packages.

Secret Harbour Golf & Country Club Secret Harbour Boulevard, Secret Harbour

The Cut was recently ranked WA’s number 1 golf course and within the top 20 in Australia by Australian Golf Digest (March 2008), and has gained recognition as being one of Australia’s premier coastal golf courses. The Drummond Club has hosted two previous club events at The Cut, attracting capacity fields. With on course accommodation now available, The Cut will be the perfect place to base yourself in the heart of some of Australia’s premier Golf Courses and on the door step to the infamous food and wine of the south west region of Australia. The Cut has become renowned for the sensational food in The Mediterranean Restaurant as well as the great value casual dining. Designed by James Wilcher (Principal of Golf Design), The Cut’s Indian Ocean vistas with waves rolling in just metres away will captivate you. Its rolling fairways, draped over and through steeply undulating dunes, will entice you and the challenge to craft a new repertoire of shots will draw you back time after time. The outward nine holes meander past the resort hotel site, www.drummondclub.com

Another popular choice with Drummond Club members, Secret Harbour is located just 10 minutes from Mandurah’s township. Secret Harbour offers 18 superbly designed holes with the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding coastline. Here you will experience a traditional Scottish links course with small pot bunkers, rolling fairways amid the natural sand dunes and beautiful ocean views. Course designer Graham Marsh has crafted the course such that the average golfer will find it enjoyable and offers a challenging experience for the advanced golfer. Each hole presents several tee options depending on wind conditions and the player’s ability. The beautifully manicured rolling fairways are pitted with well positioned pot bunkers and bordered by lush fescue grass. Signature holes to be remembered are the 8th and 17th. The 8th is a shorter par 3 which requires a shot to be hit over water and then stop on a dime on the short and wide green, which is surrounded by pot bunkers and long grass. Distance control is

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critical on this hole, however a good shot is greatly rewarded and the mediocre shot, recoverable. The most memorable hole on the golf course is the 17th where a wide fairway is littered with pot bunkers, and comes to an abrupt halt where a lake sits. Across the other side of the lake sits the smallish, two-tier green, which is surrounded by pot bunkers on both sides, and hollows followed immediately by the bush behind the green.

Seashells Resort Mandurah 16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah

Drummond Club Member Green Fee Offer Introductory “2 for 1” green fee voucher available to members upon joining the Drummond Club. Repeat Visits: $55 pp inc shared cart hire – valid 7 days.

Golf Bookings Tel: 08 9524 7133

Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club Meadow Springs Drive, Mandurah

Seashells Resort Mandurah offers absolute beachfront accommodation at Comet Bay in the coastal township of Mandurah and is within easy driving distance to the region’s world-class golf courses including The Cut, Secret Harbour and Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club. The resort offers a combination of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury apartments and beach villas. The apartments are spacious and feature a fully appointed kitchen and laundry with spacious lounge and dining areas and are ideal for group golfing tours seeking shared accommodation options. Located just 5 mins walk from the Resort is the Mandurah Ocean Marina with a selection of restaurant and cafes offering a great choice of dining options too.

Our first WA Drummond Club social event for 2008 was held at Meadow Springs in February this year and attracted over 130 Drummond Club members and guests on the day. Meadow Springs is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Mandurah and is also in close proximity to the popular apartment style accommodation available at Seashells Resort Mandurah.

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Meadow Springs was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr (who also designed the spectacular Joondalup Resort), and was one of the first resort courses to be established in the Mandurah region. This 18-hole championship course offers “golf as nature intended”. The course winds its way through undulating terrain with the layout dictated by the natural features of the land. Towering 200-year old Tuart trees line generous fairways and subtly rolling greens that are equal to the best in Australia.

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Other players on the course are often out of view, enhancing the sensation that you are alone in the wilderness. Meadow Springs promises a unique golfing experience and will present a highly regarded test for players of all levels. Drummond Club Member Green Fee Offer Save 15% off standard green fee rates

NEW – “Golf and Dinner Package” (Rogers Restaurant at Meadow Springs). Play 9 or 18 holes at Meadow Springs followed by dinner at Rogers Restaurant and receive $10 off the purchase price of your first bottle of selected wine. NB: Offer valid for dinner reservations Wednesday to Sunday. A current Drummond Club member card must be presented to receive above wine offer.

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Seashells Resort Mandurah offers 5 accommodation properties in WA including: Scarborough Beach, Broome, Yallingup, Mandurah, and Caves House at Margaret River. See our latest “Great Golf Getaway” package on page 64 of this issue.

Here’s our sample 7 night itinerary to help get your travel plans underway! Day 1

Arrive Perth and transfer to The Novotel Vines Resort (2 nights) Golf (pm) - Ellenbrook Course, Vines Resort & Country Club.

Day 2

Golf (am) - Lakes Course, Vines Resort & Country Club. Afternoon free to explore the neighbouring Swan Valley wine region or optional additional golf round at Araluen Golf Resort.

Day 3

Check out resort and transfer to Seashells Resort Mandurah (3 nights) Golf (pm) - Meadow Springs

Day 4

DAY FREE Suggested activities: Wine tour to Margaret River, deep-sea fishing, day trip to Fremantle, or for the die-hards an additional round of 18 holes!

Day 5

Golf (am) - The Cut Afternoon free

Day 6

Check out resort Golf (am) - Secret Harbour Golf & Country Club pm transfer to Joondalup Resort (2 nights)

Day 7

Golf (am) - Joondalup Resort Afternoon free or optional additional 9 holes at Joondalup Resort

Day 8

Checkout Resort and day free prior to departure

Contact Lee at the Drummond Club to plan your next great golfing adventure to WA. Packages can be tailored to suit your requirements. Tel: 03 9565 1415. www.drummondclub.com

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2008 Drummond Golf and Golf Magazine National Event Series Victoria

Western Australia

2008 VIC STATE FINAL

2008 WA STATE FINAL

Tuesday 22nd April 2008

Sunday 18th May 2008

Eynesbury Golf Club

The Vines Novotel Resort

Eynesbury, Melbourne

Swan Valley

The newly established “Eynesbury Golf Club” was our chosen host venue for the 2008 Victorian state final, located approximately 45 minutes north-west of Melbourne’s CBD. Designed by Graham Marsh, this 18-hole championship golf course is set amongst a unique and distinctive Australian bushland setting with 100 year-old gum trees that line the fairways. An original 1840’s heritage listed homestead with restaurant and cafe on site, also compliments the unique design and character at Eynesbury Golf Club and was the ideal venue for our Victorian State Final.

Our 2008 WA state final attracted another capacity field of 140 Drummond Club members. Fine weather conditions prevailed on the day and players enjoyed the opportunity to compete on the “Lakes Course” – one of two 18-hole championship courses at the prestigious Vines Resort. The Vines is one of WA’s first resort courses and is located in the picturesque “Swan Valley”, one of Western Australia’s oldest wine growing regions, just 30 minutes drive from Perth’s CBD.

Brett Ogle, Ambassador for Drummond Golf, joined over 100 competitors on the day and played the competition round with the lucky winner of our “Drummond Golf / Flexiway” (VIC) Christmas Promotion. Pre-event, Ping Titleist, Cobra and Wilson provided product demonstrations, and players could also test the latest Oakley eyewear and Sureshot GPS units out on course. Angostura joined us on the 1st tee, providing a refreshing sample of “Lemon, Lime & Bitters” for everyone. McLaren Vale III Associates (Wine Partner and Sponsor) kicked off the celebrations with a complimentary wine-tasting for all players promoting their renowned “Four Play” and “Squid Ink” wines and special offers exclusive to Drummond Club members. After the round, a sumptuous BBQ buffet lunch was provided and a great day was enjoyed by all. DIVISION

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Individual Stableford Winner: Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winners:

Neil Stokes Matt Brown M Westmore, M Mogle, S Archer & N Mateo Daryl Groves Neil Stokes Greg Bubeck Michael Gilberto David Price Carmel Bourne Steve Sistou

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The “Lakes Course” was in excellent condition and offered a challenging experience for all players with the course set-up from the Optus Pro Am held earlier in the week. Pre-event Callaway and Titleist provided product demonstrations on the putting green and players also received a FREE sample pack of the new TaylorMade “Burner Balls”. The latest range of Oakley eyewear and Sureshot GPS units were also available to trial on course. Club partners and event sponsors, Jeff Hughes Group sponsored a host of prizes on the day, and McLaren Vale III Associates provided players with complimentary glasses of wine to sample the latest release of their “Four Play” and “Squid Ink” wines. Nerrissa Waite from Oakley joined us for the final event presentations and conducted a “Sports Quiz” to test the off-course skills of the players. The WA staff competition was another highlight of the day, with Lindsay Taylor (losing staff winner from the previous event) choosing a “pink” chiffon skirt with matching shirt for his glamorous appearance on-course. The mantle of the prestigious title for the “lowest staff score” has now been handed to Rob Vinciullo and the challenge is on for the next WA event scheduled at Araluen Golf Resort on Sunday 5th October 2008. DIVISION

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Individual Overall Stableford Winner: Individual Ladies Winner: Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winners:

Mick McQueen Wendy Robinson Scott Rocke Y Limadinata, D Sheref, J White & G Corbitt Bev McLean Michael Laws Dino Sheref Tim Ros Aaron Newham John White Bev McLean

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2008 QLD Social Event

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Sunday 27th April 2008

Sunday 4th May 2008

Royal Pines Resort

Lake Albert

Gold Coast

Adelaide

Queensland’s Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, was the venue for the first Drummond Club QLD social event for the 2008 season. This 27-hole golf resort with the 331-room Crowne Plaza Hotel onsite is regarded as one of the finest resort courses in QLD and the 18-hole championship course will offer a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels. On the day, we enjoyed perfect QLD sunshine and pre-event players had the opportunity to testdrive the latest products from Ping, Titleist, Cobra, TaylorMade and Cleveland.

The first SA social event for 2008 was held at Lake Albert Golf Club, located approximately 1½ hours drive from Adelaide’s CBD in the township of Meningie, gateway to the Coorong National Park. This 18-hole golf course is regarded as one of SA’s finest rural golf courses with picturesque tree-lined fairways and an abundance of natural wildlife creates an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Players travelled by coach departing from Drummond Golf Adelaide, with approximately 45 Drummond Club members and their guests including social members from the “Pin High Social Club”. Chris Fox from McLaren Vale III Associates joined the event presentations and provided players with complimentary glasses of wine to sample the latest release of the “Four Play” and “Squid Ink” wines, plus a host of prizes for the lucky winners on the day.

DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Overall Stableford Winner: Individual Womens Stableford: Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winners:

Shane McGuinnes Jenny Smith Rob Delaney S McGuinnes, J McGuinnes, T Smith & J Smith Chris Dowsell Shane McGuinnes Yvonne Hanham Sam Hale Nora Jones

42 41 38 C/B 56

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Individual Stableford Winner: Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winners: 3rd hole – NTP: 6th hole – NTP: 12th hole – NTP: 13th hole – Long Drive:

George Katsaparas 36 Matt Vickers 28 N Hoskings, P Hoskings, M Kalliantzis 51 Nathan Hoskings Steve Lucas Nathan Hoskings Jim Giorgines

SCORE

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2008 Drummond Club Social Events Victoria

Queensland

2008 VIC Social Event

2008 QLD Social Event

Friday 30th May 2008

Sunday 8th June, 2008

Settlers Run

Sea Temple Golf & Country Club

Cranbourne, Melbourne

Port Douglas, Far North QLD

Settlers Run Golf and Country Club is one of Melbourne’s newest golf course and residential community developments and features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Greg Norman. Located just 45 minutes drive from Melbourne’s CBD, Settlers Run is a Par 72 (6607metre) course set amongst picturesque surrounds with views of the city, Dandenong ranges, tranquil rural countryside and lies adjacent to the 363 acre Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.

Our annual far north Queensland event hosted by Craig Thomson (Drummond Golf Cairns), was held this year at the prestigious Sea Temple Golf and Country Club located in the popular tourist destination of Port Douglas, QLD. The course was presented in magnificent condition with a stiff easterly wind providing a good test of golf for all competitors. With a full field of 72 players the day started with a demonstration session on the driving range that allowed all players the opportunity to try and test out their skills with the latest equipment from TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Titleist and Powerbilt.

A capacity field of 110 Drummond Club members and guests thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to play this private championship course, and a great day out was enjoyed by all. Prior to presentations, players enjoyed sampling the latest wines from McLaren Vale III Associates and a host of novelty prizes for individual and team stableford competitions. DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner: Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winners:

Damian Harwood Matt Blair D Harwood, M Simms, S McEachern & A Meiklejohn Dave Hase Scott Crow Carlo Michelini Troy Clarke

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Once out on the course the trials and tribulations were not only on the golf holes but also with the local wild life. The 12th hole is famous for its local resident – a very friendly 2 metre croc! (see image). Congratulations to all the winners and participants, on what was a terrific day of golf. DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Overall Stableford Winner: Individual Winner (Men): Individual Winner (Ladies): Team Stableford Winners:

David Campbell Brett Hanlon Leanne Schmikat K Schimkat, L Schimkat, B Hanon and G Milani David Campbell Leanne Schmikat Gordon Perry Pat Kelleher Leanne Schmikat

40 39 35 132

NTP 6th hole (Men): NTP 6th hole (Ladies): NTP 11th hole (Men & Ladies): Long Drive 8th hole (Men): Long Drive 8th hole (Ladies):

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Drummond Golf & Golf Magazine National Event Series MONTH

DATE

DAY

GOLF COURSE

STATE

August

3rd

Saturday

North Lakes

QLD

21st

Tuesday

Riverside Golf & Country Club

September

25th

Thursday Twin Creeks

NSW

October

3rd

Friday

Royal Hobart

TAS

Thursday The Heritage

VIC

NATIONAL FINAL October

30th

*The individual Stableford handicap winner will be invited to the National Final at The Heritage and compete for the title as 2008 Drummond Golf & Golf Magazine National Champion

Visit www.drummondclub.com for more details

VIC Short Game Schools

Patterson River Country Club

August 22nd, September 5th, October 10th, November 7th and December 5th

On Course Management School Patterson River Country Club

November 21st For bookings or more information contact Sam 03 9565 1412.

QLD Short Game Schools Brookwater Golf Club

November 3th and 4th

On Course Management Schools Brookwater Golf Club

November 3th and 4th For bookings or more information contact Naomi 07 3299 1300 or 07 3891 5611.

QLD Short Game and 9 Holes

National Final at Sebel Heritage St. John’s Course, Yarra Valley

Bulimba Golf Club

Entry forms are available at all Drummond Golf stores or www.drummondclub.com

August 21st For bookings or more information contact 07 3257 7220.

Major Sponsors

> special events Game Improvement Holidays Escorted by Drummond Club Golf Coach Nadene Gole

Drummond Club Social Golf Days MONTH

DATE

DAY

GOLF COURSE

STATE

July

25th

Friday

Kooindah Waters

NSW

October

5th

Sunday

Araluen

10th

Friday

Gold Creek

ACT

24th

Friday

Lakelands, Ladies Charity Golf Day

QLD

2nd

Sunday

Brookwater, Mixed American Foursomes

QLD

November

Entry forms are available at all Drummond Golf stores or www.drummondclub.com

THE 2008 TOYOTA AFL GOLF CLASSIC Wednesday 24th September Yarra Yarra Golf Club

Noosa Great Golf Getaway

Noosa Springs Resort Qld (Sunshine Coast)

September 17th - 19th (Ladies Only)

Cypress Lakes Great Golf Getaway Cypress Lakes Resort NSW (Hunter Valley)

November 10th - 12th (Ladies Only) November 12th - 14th (Mixed Only) For bookings and more information contact Lee 03 9565 1415 or visit www.drummondclub.com

We invite Drummond Club members to be part of the AFL’s major corporate golf day at the stunning Yarra Yarra Golf Club. The 2008 Toyota AFL Golf Classic is an annual event that provides players with the opportunity to join AFL stars and media personalities for a round of golf and first class hospitality and the chance to be crowned the Toyota AFL Golf Classic Champion!

The Home & Away Package ($3,300)

The September Package ($4,400)

- Team of 4 golfers in the event

- Team of 3 golfers in the event

- Pre and post round hospitality and on-course catering

- An AFL player in your group

- Official merchandise pack per player

- Pre and post round hospitality - 6 tickets to the Grand Final Edition of The Footy Show - Signage on your sponsored hole

For bookings and further information, please contact ESP on (03) 9421 3000.

Are you planning your next golf trip or a weekend escape? Our golf packages can be tailored to suit your specific individual and/or group requirements with our extensive range of Golf Course and Accommodation partners. For further information on our complete range of golf travel packages, please contact Lee at the Drummond Club on Tel: (03) 9565 1415.

13th Beach, VIC

N Swan Valley, WA

Hawthorn Suites

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(Twin share) includes: Overnight accommodation in a premier room for two, full buffet breakfast and the choice of either 1 round of 18 holes including shared motorized cart or 1 hour massage per person.

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Sunshine Coast, QLD

Sunshine Coast QLD

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Royal Pines Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $175 pp

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Gold Coast QLD

Central Coast, NSW

Noosa Springs Resort

Hyatt Regency Coolum

Echuca / Moama, NSW

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3 nights / 3 rounds from just $390 pp (4 share) includes: 3 nights accommodation in a 2 bedroom apartment for four and 3 rounds of 18 holes inc shared cart hire per person at Meadow Springs, Secret Harbour and The Cut (including complimentary range ball voucher and yardage book per person at The Cut).

Cypress Lakes Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $129 pp (4 share / mid-week Mon-Thu) includes: Overnight accommodation in a 2 bedroom villa for four, full buffet breakfast, 1 round of 18 holes including shared motorized cart per person.

Quay West Magenta Shores 1 night / 1 round from just $182 pp (4 share / mid-week Sun-Thu) includes: Overnight accommodation in a 2 bedroom villa for four, full buffet breakfast and 1 round of 18 holes inc shared motorized cart per person. Optional golf rounds available at: Kooindah Waters, The Vintage, Cypress Lakes Resort or Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club.

1 night / 1 round from just $225 pp

Seashells Resort Mandurah

Plus, a bonus $20 gift voucher per person redeemable for food and beverages at Cypress Lakes Resort.

2 nights / 1 round from just $260 pp (4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation in a 2 bed apartment for four, full daily breakfast, and 1 round of 18 holes per person including shared motorized cart, plus a bonus 1/2 hour group coaching clinic. Optional golf rounds available at: Club Pelican and Twin Waters.

(Twin share) includes: Overnight accommodation in a king room for two, daily continental breakfast and 1 round of 18 holes including shared motorized cart per person.

Novotel Vines Resort 2 nights / 2 rounds from just $458 pp (Twin share / weekend) includes: 2 nights accommodation in a resort room for two, full buffet breakfast, and a total of 2 rounds of golf per person inc shared cart hire (option to play both the Lakes and Ellenbrook courses - subject to availability). Additional golf rounds available at Joondalup Resort or Araluen Resort.

MANDURAH, WA

2 nights / 2 rounds from just $235 pp (4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation for four in a 2 bedroom apartment and 2 rounds of golf per person at 13th Beach Golf Resort includes cart hire Creek and Beach courses.

(Twin share) includes: 2 nights accommodation in a standard room for two, full daily buffet breakfast per person and 1 round of 18 holes per person inc shared cart hire PLUS BONUS: $20 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bistro 38 Dinner Voucherâ&#x20AC;? per person

Peppers Moonah Links Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $230 pp (Twin share / mid week) includes: Overnight accommodation in 1 bed suite for two, 1 round of 18 holes per person (Open or Legends Course) inc shared motorized cart. Plus a complimentary bottle of Mornington Peninsula wine on arrival. Additional golf rounds available at: Moonah Links, Eagle Ridge, The Dunes, Sorrento or Portsea.

Joondalup Resort 2 nights / 1 round from just $318 pp

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Joondalup, WA

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The Sebel Heritage 1 night / 1 round from just $199 pp (Twin share) includes: Overnight accommodation in a deluxe room, gourmet country style buffet breakfast in Bella Restaurant, choice of 1 round of golf per person on either the Jack Nicklaus - St John Course or Tony Cashmore - Henley Course inc shared motorized cart. A bottle of Yarra Valley wine on arrival and access to an array of recreational facilities. BONUS OFFER - $20 Gift Voucher pp/per stay to spend on food & beverages during your stay. Valid 7 days a week.

YARRA VALLEY, VIC

Rich River Golf Club Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $110 pp (Twin share / mid-week) includes: Overnight accommodation in a standard twin room for two, continental breakfast and 1 round of 18 holes per person (excluding cart hire). PLUS BONUS: $15 Club Voucher redeemable for food and beverages and $20 fuel card per person.

Bridport, Tas

Barnbougle Dunes

HUNTER VALLEY, NSW

PLUS a complimentary course guide booklet per person

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(4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation for four in a 2 bed cottage, 2 rounds of 18 holes per person.

2 nights / 2 rounds from just $295 pp

Sebel Kirkton Park 2 nights / 1 round from just $270 pp (Twin share / mid-week) includes: 2 nights accommodation in a heritage room for two, full daily breakfast, 1 round of golf per person at The Vintage Golf Club inc shared cart hire, plus a complimentary bottle of Bimbadgen Estate wine on arrival per room. Additional golf rounds available Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club and Cypress Lakes Resort.

NB: Package prices are subject to change and special conditions may apply. Reservations subject to availability.

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Rich River Golf Club

Yarram – challenging and beautiful

Nestled alongside the beautiful Murray River at Echuca/Moama, Rich River Golf Club Resort is only three hours from Melbourne. Ideal for a day trip, weekend or extended holiday, Rich River has a variety of excellent facilities to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable experience as possible, and all at affordable rates. Rich River Golf Club Resort’s two award winning 18 hole = *KEJ QO KJ C championship golf courses are magnificently planned EJ CNA=P CKHB A =@RAJPQN and have developed over the years to become one of regional Australia’s premier golfing venues. Bowls, tennis, croquet and lawn bowls are also a big part of the sporting complex at Rich River. Relax at Rich River’s motel complex with 63 rooms featuring separate bedrooms, bathroom and lounge facilities. The rooms overlook the landscaped gardens with two pools, barbeques and wonderful facilities all at your EFITS IP BEN ERSH door step. MEMB d an E

For a short course, by some course standards, Yarram Golf Club is anything but a push-over. The first four holes open with a long par 3 and two very long par 4’s, the only respite being the short par 4 third, so, the 5,717 metre total length is deceptive. From that point on it is still a very challenging golf course. Carved out of natural bush and sitting entirely on sand, it is well drained, regularly watered and lush. Stay on the fairways and you are rewarded with terrific lies. Go one metre off the fairways and you may be playing from natural sand, with the added hazard of bark from the magnificent trees lining the fairways. Yarram is a well designed challenge, with true greens requiring accuracy and many strategically placed traps. Every inch of Yarram is beautiful and a true test of golf in an unspoiled, natural environment and the closing four holes are as good as you will find anywhere. Yarram regularly rates in the top 10 public access courses in Victoria and was recently rated the best volunteer run course in Australia. Great packages are available and there is lots to do and see in Yarram and district and all of this within two hours of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

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With hundreds of Club Partners, including over 75 Golf Courses these are most recent club partners to come on board. To view the full Drummond Club Partner listing visit www.drummondclub.com Golf Courses Victoria Name: Yarram Golf Club Tel: (03) 5182 5596 Location: Sale Rd, Yarram Offer: 20% off standard green fees & 20% off cart hire.

New South Wales Name: Rich River Golf Club Tel: (03) 5482 4092 Location: 24 Lane, Moama Offer: 2 for 1 green fees-valid 7 days Name: Fox Hills Golf Club Tel: (02) 9631 3390 Location: 55 Fox Hills Crescent, Prospect Offer: Monday to Friday: Play 18 holes of golf at members guest price - $19 (norm $24). Also, receive golf carts at member price $25 (norm $32).

Western Australia Name: Joondalup Golf Resort Tel: (08) 9400 8811 Location: Country Club Boulevard, Connolly Offer: Winter Special $89 - 18 holes of golf with motorised cart. Free 100 ball token for the driving range value $15 exc. Saturdays. www.drummondclub.com

Driving Range

Attractions

NSW

Victoria

Name: Kincumber Golf Range Tel: (02) 4368 3783 Location: Bilinga Rd, Kincumber Offer: 10% off all ball hire Name: Bateau Bay Driving Range Tel: (02) 4333 6332 Location: 466 The Entrance Rd, Bateau Bay Offer: 10% off all ball hire Name: Thurgoona Driving Range Tel: (02) 6043 1411 Location: Evesham Place, Thurgoona

Name: Bendigo Ballooning Tel: 1300 730 313 Location: Bendigo, Victoria Offer: 10% discount off the current price as published on our website at the time of booking

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Golf Coaches Victoria Name: Ben Roberts Tel: 0408 268 350 Location: Ballarat Golf City Driving Range Offer: 5 lessons for the price of 4

New South Wales Name: Penny Graeber Tel: 0419 239 808 Location: Thurgoona Driving Range - Evesham Place, Thurgoona Offer: Buy a ½ hr lesson & receive ½ hr FREE. Available once during membership.

South Australia Name: Adelaide Ballooning Tel: 1300 730 313 Location: South Australia Offer: 10% discount off the current price as published on our website at the time of booking

Other Victoria Name: Leading Edge Video Store Tel: (03) 5331 6538 Location: 1211 Sturt St, Ballarat Offer: 1 FREE weekly video rental with every overnight rental Mon - Thurs & 2 FREE weekly video hire with every overnight rental Fri - Sun.

Want to become a new partner with the Drummond Club? If you are interested in joining one of Australia’s leading golf & lifestyle clubs please contact the Drummond Club. Winter / Spring 2008 - Beyond the Fairways | 65

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Recently I took the opportunity to go to Perth to play in the 2008 WA Drummond Club State Final at The Vines. I would like to congratulate Lee, Anthony, Sam, and everyone else involved in this and all the golf days that they run. I try to play in every event, and I’m never disappointed. The event in Perth was the biggest event that I’ve played in so far, and even though the Lakes Course proved a challenge for me, I had a great day with the people of WA. I also had the chance to play all 27 holes at Joondalup, and also The Cut. I suggest any trip to WA should include these 2 courses. Joondalup has some of the most memorable holes I have seen, 2,3,4,5 at the Quarry, 2,3, and 9 on the Lakes, and 3 and 4 on The Dunes the best of them. If you decide to play The Cut, make sure you have your A game, plenty of balls, and a camera wouldn’t hurt. My trip to WA was great fun, the people friendly, and I can’t wait to go back”. Daniel Luck

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Just wanted to pass on my very best thanks to you both for a well run event. Nothing seemed to be a problem and to me everything went quite smoothly. Hugh, John, Daryl and myself had the most enjoyable day. While playing the course we discussed the excellent layout and condition of the course. With the amount of bunkers the short game school that I did with Nadene, Sandy and Gareth really helped too. Obviously the weather was perfect which goes a long way to making the day the success it was. I will be endeavouring to attend more of these days in the future, and all the best to the both of you. Murray

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> Fabulous Weekend Just thought I’d let you know we had a fabulous weekend at Hawthorn Suites at 13th Beach Resort Bellarine Peninsula. The accommodation was lovely and our dinner at the clubhouse was great. Even the terrible weather wasn’t a dampener. Unfortunately I can’t comment on the course at 13th Beach as I didn’t play, however the guys said it was a really good course. They were very happy. Thank you so much for your assistance and I’m sure we’ll be organising another weekend shortly. Sonya Kobylinski

> Golf Travel (Mantra Broadbeach on the Park) Just a quick note to say thank you for arranging such great accommodation for my family on the Gold Coast. The whole 8 days was just fantastic. Great location, restaurants, beach, etc. We all had such a great time. Mike Hogan Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Send your letters to: Email: info@drummondclub.com or Post: Unit A7, Hallmarc Business Park 2A Westall Road, Clayton VIC 3168 www.drummondclub.com

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