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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Golf : NEW SCHOOLS FOR QUEENSTOWN

P.G.A Professional Bevan Kidd and golf tour operator Peak Golf Queenstown have joined forces to offer Queenstown’s first golf school where participants play on a different course every day.

The three day golf schools combine tuition and play and are targeted at golfers looking to improve their game while playing world renowned golf courses with those who know them best.

Long time Queenstown golf professional Bevan Kidd says he’s been aware of demand for a personalised service for some time.

“The combination of great golf courses, a P.G.A Professional, and luxury transport all in Queenstown makes an attractive offering for golfers from anywhere. Golf school participants will be very well looked after from start to finish. People can book in, learn and play without worrying about any of the details.

“And the tuition component is thorough,” says Kidd. “Improving the golf swing starts from the ground up and involves learning the foundation of the swing. I like to work with each individual and show them how to get the most out their game. Watching golfers improve is my motivation”.

Peak Golf Queenstown (P.G.Q) is a newcomer to the local golf scene and operates golf trips to all the local courses.

“Peak Golf Queenstown was created to make the golfers experience easier. We take care of tee bookings, provide the transport and supply the clubs if necessary” says director Stephen Jensen.

Transport comes in the form of an air conditioned luxury Mercedes coach, and executive club hire is available to golfers travelling without clubs. Jensen says visitors can hire the latest model Taylormade sets.

The Golf Schools include all transport, tuition fees, lunches, electric cart hire and green fees. The three day golf schools operate all year round and are suitable for all levels of golfer from beginners through to highly skilled players.

Each of the three days starts with instruction at Queenstown’s newest golf course at the base of The Remarkables and cover different aspects of the game including short game, putting, bunker play and the full swing.

After lunch it’s 18 holes of golf on one of the areas magnificent courses. Kidd will accompany the players in the afternoon and point out the on-course skills which they can learn to further help lower their score.

“Course management, routine and target focus are a few of the areas we’ll focus on” says Kidd.

Golf school participants will play on three of the region’s courses. These include the Arrowtown Golf course favoured by locals for its rocky outcrops and undulating fairways, Millbrook Resort’s Sir Bob Charles designed championship course complete with recently opened new holes and Jacks Point, the region’s newest course and already heralded by many as one of the best in New Zealand.

About Bevan Kidd

Kidd has ten years full time Professional coaching experience in Queenstown and in various countries throughout Europe. As well as teaching beginners the rudiments of the game he’s coached a number of top amateur golfers and several playing professionals.

For more information and booking details go to www.peakgolfqueenstown.co.nz or www.bevankiddgolf.com

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