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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 March 2013
Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club is looking forward to an exciting new era under chairman Greg Dyke after it was revealed he is set to become the new head of the Football Association. Dyke, 65, will take over as FA chairman from David Bernstein when he leaves the post after two-and-a-half years in July – subject to approval by the...