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Cambridge Lakes Golf Course posted on 1 December 2011

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course is a very popular 9 hole par 3 golf course located on Trumpington Road just one mile south of The Royal Cambridge Hotel.

The 9-hole golf course was opened in April 1995, covers around 15 acres and incorporates two attractive lakes, six bunkers, a watercourse and several landscaped areas.

Other facilities include a coffee shop, teaching area with covered bay & practice bunker, grass & synthetic putting & chipping greens & two practice nets.

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course strives to provide an informal atmosphere and a place for all to learn and enjoy a game of golf, without having to spend 4 or 5 hours playing a full 18 hole course. Their philosophy is to offer constantly improving golfing facilities at a reasonable price.

Whether you are looking to learn to play golf or practice your swing, Cambridge Lakes offers golf for all.

Cambridge Lakes is perfect for all differing skill levels and all age groups from beginners to experienced players at junior or senior levels.

Beginners have the opportunity to hire equipment from the Golf Course and can use the practice putting greens and nets to get themselves started – if you’d really like to get into the swing of things, there is experienced and friendly advice on hand to help you out.

Experienced players can enjoy a superb golfing environment all year round – with the course providing excellent approach play and short game practice, good quality, well maintained greens and ever changing hole positions, which are regularly moved to provide some challenging putts and chip shots.

For juniors and families the course offers a relaxed atmosphere and an ideal environment for the younger players to experience golf for the first time and to acquire the skills required to become a good player - if the younger players take a shine to their new sport, then there are regular junior competitions, held at the Golf Course for them to enter.

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course is also a very popular venue for corporate events, outings, team building, customer entertainment and special celebrations such as birthdays and promotions.

James Burton Golf School

Cambridge Lakes Golf Course offer a superb opportunity to learn essential golfing skills through the James Burton Golf School – the gold course’s resident professional, James Burton, has been teaching at Cambridge Lakes since 2002.

James is a Master Teaching professional with The European Golf Teachers Federation & completed his Diploma, Advanced & Masters Certificates in 2001, 2003 & 2006 respectively.

He has built up a very successful coaching business and is often fully booked several weeks ahead – so if you are thinking about golf lessons you’re advised to book early by calling 01223 324242.

James is able to offer the very latest golfing teaching aids such as:

The Explanar Golf Training & Fitness System – as used by 3 of the World’s top coaches - Butch Harmon, Pete Cowen & Jim McLean – in their golf schools to help pupils feel the correct swing motion

The Quintic Coaching Video Analysis Software - developed by Dr. Paul Hurrion, biomechanics coach to many top sportsmen including Open Champion Padraig Harrington. This software enables pupils to focus on the key areas for improvement & to see their swings improve over time.

Other aids such as the Yes putting rail, Dixx putter & Quintic Pro Stance are invaluable for improving awareness & technique.

To contact James regarding golf lessons in Cambridge Lakes, please call on 01223 324242 or email james@cambridgelakes.co.uk or see their website www.cambridgelakes.co.uk

This article relates to the following Cambridge A-Z entry: Cambridge Lakes Golf Course

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