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  • The Carrick goes from strength to strength

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 April 2013

    The Carrick on Loch Lomond, one of Scotland’s premier 5-star golf resorts, has underlined its ongoing commitment to delivering first-class guest experiences by unveiling several significant investments. Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, the picturesque resort has spent over £50,000 developing its retail offering in conjunction with TaylorMade-Adidas Golf; employed up-and-coming Golf Professional, Andrew McIntyre, and is celebrating the election...

  • Check out Golf Escapes for the ideal golf breaks

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 April 2013

    Haven’t a clue where to go for that special golfing holiday? Then consult the latest Golf Escapes and the picture should become a lot clearer. The brand new edition of Golf Escapes should definitely prove a major help in this regard, a valuable reference as you start to plan your golf holidays over the next year or so.  Within this quality travel...

  • The Shropshire GC bags GolfMark award

    Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 5 April 2013

    The Shropshire Golf Centre has been awarded the prestigious GolfMark ‘High Achiever’ award by England Golf. GolfMark is a national scheme that identifies and recognises junior and beginner friendly golf facilities and the distinction of ‘High Achiever’ is only awarded to those which have met additional conditions, over and above those minimum standards required. The public pay-and-play centre, which is part of...

  • Trump Golf Links ready to re-open

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Aberdeen’s Trump International Golf Links has announced it will re-open its championship links course for its first full playing season on Thursday, April 11. To start this year’s golf season, leading golf brands, including Taylor Made, Titleist, Callaway, Vega and Trackman, will come together to showcase the latest golf products and provide a free custom fitting service for golfers of all...

  • Bargain April deal at Oceanico Golf

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Oceânico Golf has revealed an exclusive tee-time deal to the stunning Amendoeira Golf Resort in the Algarve for those seeking a last minute blast of sunshine before the month is up.  Ideal for groups and families, the resort boasts 36-holes of championship golf, first-class accommodation and leisure facilities. And until the end of April, guests can enjoy 18 holes around either the...

  • emergency chopper landing at aldwickbury park

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Aldwickbury Park welcomed some unexpected guests when the Herts Air Ambulance (HAA) made an emergency landing between the 10th and 18th fairways. As chance would have it, the club’s chosen captains’ charity for 2013 is the HAA and both golfers and staff warmly received the crew in the clubhouse once all were safely on the ground. After its emergency landing on Aldwickbury Park’s 18-hole...

  • summer special breaks at thorpeness

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 4 April 2013

    The East Anglian county of Suffolk boasts some outstanding courses and right up there with the best of them is Thorpeness Hotel & GC, a highly popular 2-FORE!-1 venue. The home of an outstanding and challenging James Braid heathland course and a charming three star on-site hotel, Thorpeness really is a great place to stay and play – particularly if you...

  • Free lessons this weekend at st enodoc

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Classy North Cornwall club St Enodoc Golf Club is offering free golf lessons this weekend as part of its involvement in Cornwall Golf Week 2013. The aim of Cornwall Golf Week is to encourage new golfers to take up the sport and to make golf clubs more accessible by giving complimentary taster sessions at clubs throughout Cornwall. Organised by the Cornwall County...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Six more top 2-FORE!-1 money-saving venues where you’re guaranteed a great golfing encounter… *Linden Hall, Northumberland – A top stay and play venue in the north east. The course itself is a fast maturing parkland and is usually in top condition, boasting a terrific variety of holes including a quartet of classy par-3s and a thrilling double dogleg par-5 finale. *The Roxburghe,...

  • Pam breaks new ground at historic Nairn

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    For the first time in its 125-year history, the Nairn Golf Club has given its support to a touring professional competing at the highest level. The historic commitment means Ladies European Tour rookie Pamela Pretswell will sport the famous cross-club logo and represent the prestigious Highland club during her first season on tour. The association is especially significant as Pamela’s last amateur...

  • Newlook Leeds Golf Centre layout re-opens

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    After 15 months of redevelopment, Leeds Golf Centre has formally opened the new Wike Ridge course layout for play as part of its impressive wider £2million redevelopment.  The facility – the home of modern golf – has worked in conjunction with Ilkley-based Jonathan Gaunt of Gaunt Golf Design to redevelop and reinvigorate its 18-hole Wike Ridge course ahead of a busy...

  • Top Open events lined up for prince’s

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    Top Kent links Prince’s, which neighbours Royal St George’s, has some cracking open events coming up including the Spring Mixed Open on April 21st. This is a 27 hole Mixed Foursomes Stableford event played over the three loops of nine holes (Himalayas, Shore and Dunes) and the format of the day is: Coffee on arrival, 18 holes, soup and rll, 9...

  • Stylish stay and play in the rural fenland

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 March 2013

    KEEN golfers are this summer invited to tee-up and stay at a Cambridgeshire estate where the course is open all year round. Tydd St Giles Golf & Country Club near Wisbech is offering special rates to players wishing to play and stay at its par 70 course in 2013. Adrian Hurst, Managing Director, said: “I designed the course in the 1990s and...

  • Hit the golf and real ale trail in Suffolk

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 March 2013

    TA Hotel Collection, owners of Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club in Suffolk, are seeking to attract more golf tourists to the county with the launch of a new trail combining real ale tours and classic seaside golf courses. Thorpeness Golf Club is already one of Southern England’s leading stay-and-play golf break destinations thanks to its 36-bedroom hotel, James Braid designed 18-hole...

  • Top prizes up for grabs via teeofftimes

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 27 March 2013

    Teeofftimes.co.uk, the UK’s largest tee-time booking service, today announces its incredible springtime giveaway, which this year will offer golfers even more opportunities to win a wide range of superb prizes. The Fore-Tee Days promotion starts the day before Good Friday and runs right the way through to the May Bank Holiday (May 6th). Anybody making a booking with Teeofftimes.co.uk – via...

  • Sir Nick Faldo Opens His Newest Course In Vietnam

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 27 March 2013

    Sir Nick Faldo has marked another milestone is his design career with the official opening ceremony of Laguna Lăng Cô Golf Club in Vietnam. Faldo’s 26th layout, Laguna Lăng Cô is in Vietnam’s Central Coast region, situated midway between Vietnam’s former imperial capital of Hue and its third largest city of Danang. The 6961-yard par-71 course is nestled between mountains and sea on a sandy...

  • New golf academy opened at the mere

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 26 March 2013

    Top Cheshire 2-FORE!-1 venue The Mere is marking its first birthday celebrations following its resort status with the unveiling of a new Golf Academy. Graham Neville, the resort’s assistant PGA Professional will work under the stewardship of Darren Cain, Senior PGA Golf Instructor, to introduce a host of new golf tuition opportunities, focusing on developing both junior and adult golf coaching. This...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 26 March 2013

    With the new season finally just around the corner, here are six more sizzling 2-FORE!-1 courses which you should definitely pencil into your 2013 golfing diary… *Turnberry (Kintyre course), Ayrshire, Scotland – Has the unenviable position of having arguably the finest course in Britain and Ireland as its neighbour. For that reason, it will never reach the heights it perhaps deserves. It...

  • New Hole in One Club’s ace incentive for UK golfers

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 March 2013

    The ‘Hole In One Club’ is launching a new membership in 2013 aimed at all amateur golfers who regularly take part in club competitions throughout the golfing season.  In previous years when scoring an ace, amateurs would receive adulation from their playing partners and then have to buy a round of drinks.  But now the ‘HIO Club’ is buying UK amateur golfers the...

  • new golf credits system launched on good friday

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 March 2013

    This Friday (March 29th) Panshanger Golf Complex in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, will be launching their innovative new Golf Credits system. Designed with the casual golfer in mind, users will be able to pre-pay for Golf Credits which can be redeemed at any time at the 18-hole, par 72 Championship course. The Golf Credits are available for all budgets and there are huge...

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