LEE WESTWOOD IS COMING TO HIGH LEGH PARK GOLF CLUB
Next week Lee Westwood will be focussing all his mental energy on the Open Championship but soon after his attention will shift to training the next generation of British professionals. High Legh Park Country Club, Knutsford is playing host to The Lee Westwood Golf Academy on 26th-28th July, 2011 and Lee, the World’s number 2 Golfer, will be visiting the Academy to pass on his coaching tips to the children on Wednesday 27th July.
The Westwood Academy is for boys and girls aged 7-16 years, and represents an amazing opportunity for children to learn what it takes to become one of the world's best golfers. The coaching programme is designed in part by Lee himself and covers all aspects of the game, carrying a general ethos of 'learning by having fun'.
Every attendee of the Academy will have the opportunity to win a day’s golf with Lee Westwood, and they will receive free PING and Titleist equipment, a certificate, and a feedback form.
Lee says, “I am very proud of my Academy and the opportunity it presents for the young golfers. My Academy is all about learning about the game whilst also enjoying it. I look forward to seeing you all at the Academies in 2011.”
Whether you are a beginner or a budding ‘Lee Westwood’, the Westwood Academy will improve your golf whilst having a lot of fun!
For more details on The Lee Westwood Golf Academy, please contact Dom Taylor dom@activatesport.co.uk and visit www.leewestwoodgolfacademy.co.uk
How it began
In 2009, Lee helped to put together a coaching programme covering three days, with a competitive element, for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 year at nine centres throughout the UK. All the coaches involved are qualified professionals and have been on training days to prepare them for the academies.
The Golf Academies, held in the summer months in a number of venues throughout the UK have proved to be extremely popular and will be held again this year.
The dates and venues for the 2011 Golf Academy have been announced and can be found here
In addition to receiving tuition, there are sessions covering nutrition, fitness, psychology, rules and etiquette. More information can be found on the Lee Westwood Golf Academy website.
Read about the 2010 Academy here
Click on logo for more information and click here to hear Lee speak on the launch of the Lee Westwood Golf Academy in 2009.
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WESTWOOD LAUNCHES ACADEMY - PRESS RELEASE 2009
Lee Westwood will launch his golf academy for kids and juniors immediately after this year's Open Championship in July.The Ryder Cup star and winner of 29 worldwide tournaments was at The Belfry on Thursday 5th February to announce details of the new initiative backed by The co-operative, Ping, Solarsport and the British Junior Golf Tour.
"I've had a lot from golf and now's the time to give something back," said Westwood at the official unveiling of the Lee Westwood Academy.
"I sat down with my manager Chubby about six months ago and we decided this was the best way I could help youngsters get a start in the game. I'm really looking forward to seeing how things go this summer and hopefully for many more".
Lee will also visit each academy and meet all those participating.
Patrick Allen, The co-operative Group's Marketing Director, commented: "We are absolutely delighted to be working with Lee to support the Academy. The partnership allows us to reinforce The co-perative's 'Good For Everyone' brand campaign in 2009, whilst associating ourselves with a high profile sporting role model.
"The scheme takes place in communities and promotes participation and inclusion for children and families, so it was a natural fit with our brand values. We'll be working hard to involve our staff and our customers in the activity, integrate the sponsorship across all our businesses and promote our association to a wide audience."
John Clark, Managing Director, PING Europe. added: "Lee has been a fantastic PING ambassador for 20 years and we are delighted to put our full backing behind his new Golf Academies. I have no doubt that the success and professionalism that Lee has shown in his career will go a long way to contributing to the success of this project".
As an extension to their leading sports suncare range of products, Lancashire based Solarsport has recently expanded their interests designing and developing an exciting Solarsport branded bottled drinks line. Following discussions with ISM and Lee, a new sports re-hydration drink has been secretly formulated for Lee to use on Tour. Campaigned under the strapline 'H2O for Heroes' the drink is aimed at encouraging youngsters (and adults) to get active, fit and eat and drink healthily - a topic close to Lee as a concerned father of two. To further the relationship with Lee, Solarsport has become a partner of the Academy and will provide water and sunscreen to all attendees.
The British Junior Golf Tour welcomed the initiative and said it was delighted to be a partner of something involving one of the world's best players.
Details of how to enrol can be found on www.leewestwoodgolfacademy.co.uk and in the national press or can be obtained by contacting 0800 345 7480.