Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 24 September 2013
Course management company Troon has recently been appointed to oversee the exciting new Velaa Golf Academy by Olazabal in a thrilling new project in the Maldives. Velaa Private Island is one of the world’s most intriguing prospects and with the creation of a unique golf tuition centre, under the expert stewardship of Troon, it is sure to become one of the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 24 September 2013
Team USA narrowly retained the PGA Cup despite a valiant Sunday singles fightback from GB&I at De Vere Slaley Hall in one of the most exciting matches in the event’s history. The America’s retained the Llandudno Trophy in dramatic fashion after a 13-13 tie, following three days of intense competition. The British and Irish team were trailing by five points heading into the Sunday singles...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 23 September 2013
St. Helens Bay Golf Resort, Wexford St. Helens Bay Golf Resort has developed into one of Ireland’s foremost golf destinations. With a challenging 18 hole championship golf course, panoramic views of the South Wexford Coastline and comfortable on-site accommodation, you are guaranteed an enjoyable golfing experience. The resort has always been a favourite for visiting groups as it has everything a travelling golfer...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 20 September 2013
Sussex is the home of some top quality golf courses and fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf scheme which features 900 plus courses nationwide and offers seriously discounted gren fee rates. *Brighton & Hove – This wonderful nine holer is the oldest course in Sussex and celebrated its 125th anniversary last year. The downland course is always in excellent shape – the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 20 September 2013
Golfing veteran Keith Roberts has amazingly just scored the ninth hole-in-one of his career at the ripe old age of 73! And his reward is a limited-edition BOSS watch – awarded to any golfer who achieves a hole-in-one in a club competition administered by Club Systems International, a software company Keith launched over three decades ago. Keith Roberts, from Woodford, Stockport, scored...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 18 September 2013
Sixteen year-old, Jordan Flynn, has earned both the title of Burhill Golf Champion and a cut in his handicap after completing the Surrey club’s 36-hole Club Championship in four-under par. Commencing the tournament on a handicap of three, Jordan set the pace in round one on the historic Old Course, set in the Surrey heather, with a three-under score of 67,...
Tuesday 17 September 2013
As home to the BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth’s West Course is one of Europe’s most revered golfing venues and Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club is giving golfers the chance to play the famed layout as part of its new golf packages this autumn and winter. Available until September 30, anyone booking a one or two-night golfing break at the popular...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 17 September 2013
The weekly guide where you can take full advantage of 2-FORE!-1 Golf – the biggest and best discounted green fee scheme in golf. Another half-a-dozen courses where you’re guaranteed a great game for a seriously reduced green fee rates. take your pick: the choice is yours and remember 2-FORE!-1ers there’s 900 plus courses in 2-FORE!-1 in total so there’s bound...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 12 September 2013
This is the swanky new £1.35m clubhouse – and pride and joy – of Edinburgh-based golf club Baberton. Designed by Susan Stephen Architects, the new clubhouse replaced a century old building which was struggling to accommodate the members and did little to encourage families and youngsters to visit. Indeed the former clubhouse site was sold to a care home operator with the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 11 September 2013
Looking for some quality links golf? Then head for the south-west of England where you can experience some of the best seaside golf in the country in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The region is the home of the breathtaking Atlantic Links venues which include belting Cornish links St Enodoc and Trevose, Devon duo Saunton and Royal North Devon and Burnham and...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 10 September 2013
A lucky golfer was handed the keys of a brand spanking new BMW car after scoring a hole-in-one during an annual charity golf day. Christopher Townson collected the keys to his new car after acing the par-3, 166 yard, 10th hole, at Close House Hotel & Golf Resort in Northumberland, where Lee Westwood is attached. And fortunately for the event organisers, specialist...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 10 September 2013
Many golfers pack their clubs when the colder weather arrives but Brocket Hall Golf Club has launched a selection of exceptional-value golf group packages this winter that could force them to have a change of heart. The prestigious Hertfordshire venue is offering a day to remember for visitors over the winter months, with golf and a range of other attractive benefits...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 10 September 2013
Six more stunning 2-FORE!-1 venues dotted around the UK you can play and experience for significantly reduced green fee rates, including a Welsh links classic, and intriguing nine holer and a Seve Scottiosh special. *Conwy, Caernarvonshire – a quality links layout in a spectacular location on the North Wales coast. It’s staged a series of top tournaments including Open qualifying, the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 10 September 2013
Leading golf travel company Golfbreaks.com has again launched its popular ‘Early Birdie’ promotion that gives early bookers cash discounts, loyalty Breakpoints worth up to £600 and even new TaylorMade SLDR drivers. Now in its 10th year, the Early Birdie promotion rewards groups of four or more who book their 2014 golf trip before September 30th. In addition to TaylorMade equipment and...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 10 September 2013
Look out golfers: there’s a new ‘signature’ hole in the making at Blue Mountain, Berkshire, but beware – it might just consign your golf balls to a watery grave. The par-4 13th hole at Binfield’s Blue Mountain G&CC runs alongside the busy Temple Way road, which is lined with houses. Following a health & safety review, the club has announced that...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 6 September 2013
A Midland golf club is gearing up for a big hit when it opens its new purpose-built floodlit driving range. Wharton Park Golf and Country Club, near Bewdley, will be welcoming golfers to tee off at its new range when it’s completed in November following a £250,000 investment by the club’s family owners. It is hoped the facility, which will be based...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 4 September 2013
The county of Dorset boasts some of the best inland golf in England and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and therefore offer quality golf for seriously discounted green fee rates. Altogether there are 14 2-FORE!-1 courses in Dorset and here’s the pick of the crop… *Dorset Golf & Country Club – This superb five star venue features 27 holes...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 4 September 2013
Emirates Golf Club, one of the world’s most iconic golf venues and home to the World Top 100 Majlis Course, has celebrated yet another huge milestone, recording its one millionth round of golf. The brainchild of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Emirates Golf Club has grown...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 3 September 2013
Scotland, Cheshire, Somerset, Hampshire and Surrey provide this week’s 2-FORE!-1 six of the best venues – courses which belong to the biggest, best and brightest discounted green fees scheme in golf and provide quality golf for a quality price. *Old Thorns, Hampshire – Any course that was designed by Peter Alliss simply has to be taken seriously, and this track provides...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 3 September 2013
Spain’s Lumine Golf Club, one of Europe’s most impressive new golf resorts has launched a trio of stay and play packages to suit those seeking a golf and leisure break in warmer climes this winter. Catering for short and longer stays, the packages afford travelers the opportunity to experience one of Europe’s most diverse leisure destinations, encompassing 45-holes of championship golf,...