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...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 March 2013
The legendary Le Meridien Penina Hotel & Golf resort in the western Algarve is one of the best places to stay and play in Portugal and amazingly you can experience it for £198 per person. This fantastic value price is on offer for stays from March to May for groups of four – provided you book up by the end of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 March 2013
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa has made quite an impression in a short space of time and golfers can experience one of the new rising stars of the Italian game with a range of great value golf breaks to Sicily this year. Launched in 2010, the deluxe venue has quickly established itself as one of the most sought-after golfing destinations in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 March 2013
Tudor Park scored a hole in one when it scooped the `best presented and tastiest food in golf’ at a national award ceremony. In the past 12 months, six mystery shoppers visited the Marriott Hotel and Country Club, in Bearsted near Maidstone, to sample the facilities including the 18-hole championship course and the menu in the Zest Bar, the hotel’s popular...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 19 March 2013
Following its successful regional introduction in 2011, Troon – the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing – recently presented new membership cards to the first golfers to reach platinum status, the highest tier in its popular rewards scheme. Worldwide, the program has more than 200,000 members, making it the largest loyalty initiative in golf rewarding members with discounts on their golf purchases at...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 15 March 2013
This week we check out the 2-FORE!-1 highlights of Fife and East Lothian in Scotland. *Musselburgh Old Links – Nine-hole courses are not everybody’s cup of tee but this one is well worth playing and adding to your golfing CV. Musselburgh’s revered Old Links you see is where it all started – it’s officially the oldest surviving golf course in the world...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 14 March 2013
The Carrick on Loch Lomond has announced that it will welcome some of the world’s most powerful business leaders after being named as host venue of the prestigious World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final. The exclusive event will take place from Tuesday 7th May – Sunday 12th May and provide the perfect platform for The Carrick and The Cameron House Resort...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 14 March 2013
There are around 1,000 courses in 2-FORE!-1 offering half-price green fees and here’s the latest weekly pick of the crop. *Mottram Hall, Cheshire – Classy De Vere stay and play venue a short drive from Manchester. The course itself is a parkland layout with two contrasting nines – the front nine is relatively flat and open while the back nine is...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Teeofftimes.co.uk, the UK’s largest online tee-time booking service, has made it even easier for golfers to search for and book their next round 24 hours a day with the updated Teeofftimes app. The free app enables golfers to find and securely pay for tee times at more than 1,000 UK courses via their iPhone or iPad, enjoying savings of up...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Leeds Golf Centre has announced a new long-term exclusive partnership to become the UK headquarters of The Leadbetter Golf Academy, arguably the most famous name in golf tuition. The West Yorkshire venue has been specifically chosen to become The Leadbetter Golf Academy’s UK base after winning critical acclaim for its state-of-the-art teaching facilities and overall proposition in North Leeds. The new...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Cheshire’s 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 announcement is the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, one of Continental Europe’s top 100 golf courses is celebrating the launch of the International School of Falconry Las Colinas with the announcement of the Falconry Experience package, to master birdies of a different nature. From a privileged position just south of Alicante in the region of Valencia, guests can learn one of the oldest...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 6 March 2013
This regular 2-FORE!-1 feature continues with a close look at Shropshire’s 2-FORE!-1 finest…. *Patshull Park Hotel, G&CC, Wolverhampton – Impressive all-round venue with a John Jacobs-designed parkland course supported by a three star hotel and good facilities. *Church Stretton, near Shrewsbury – One word that could never be used to describe the oldest 18-hole layout in Shropshire is boring. With designers like...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 5 March 2013
The county of Norfolk boasts some of the best golf courses in the country and the North West Norfolk Golf Tour is a great way to experience it. It’s a three day Tour involving luxury accommodation, fine dining and playing three outstanding Norfolk courses. You’ll be based at the splendid Heacham Manor close to the stunning NW Norfolk coastline and within an area of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 5 March 2013
With the new season looming, still not sure where to use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in the coming weeks? Take your pick from this classy crop and you’ll be in golfing heaven… *Okehampton, Devon – Classy layout with great greens set out as a J.H. Taylor nine holer in 1913 but became a ‘full’ course a decade later. Plotted on undulating ground,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 5 March 2013
De Vere and ISPS HANDA have announced six ‘free’ regional events for blind and disabled golfers offering winners the opportunity to compete at De Vere Mottram Hall alongside golf legends during the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship. The Grand Final on Monday 3rd June at De Vere Mottram Hall during the week of the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship will see finalists enjoy...
Monday 4 March 2013
A visit to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands provides an opportunity to play one of the most unique links courses in the United Kingdom. To mark 125 years at the links, Fortrose & Rosemarkie will be hosting three national tournaments including the Loretto Scottish Boys & Girls Under-14 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship from the 11 – 12...
Sunday 3 March 2013
Attracting new players can be a struggle for many golf clubs but not for Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, which is bucking the trend after revealing that membership levels have soared during the winter months. The popular South Devon resort has signed up more than 100 new members since the start of November as interest continues to grow in the 27-hole...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
The strength of the De Vere Golf portfolio was underlined at the annual ’59 Club’ Awards with The Belfry, Slaley Hall, and Carden Park, scooping significant awards on the night for De Vere. The Belfry, host venue for the event, was the big winner after picking up four awards including the honour of being named ‘Best Venue – The Ultimate...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
Portugal’s Monte da Quinta is coming to the aid of golfers again this year after renewing its offer to refund golf bag carriage charges to guests staying at the Algarve resort. Visitors can earn up to €40 back on the cost of their holidays when they stay at the luxurious venue on production of a valid airline golf baggage receipt. The discount...