Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 February 2013
Just seven months after the launch of Donald Trump’s controversial championship links golf course in Aberdeen, preliminary plans have now been submitted for a second golf course at Menie Estate. Named “The Mary MacLeod Course” after Trump’s Scottish born mother, the second course occupies several hundred acres and forms part of the £750 million resort located along the dramatic North-east...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 February 2013
The Oxfordshire, located in the heart of the Chilterns, is a magical place to stay and play being the home of a luxury 50 bedroom Hotel and Spa with a Championship golf course. The stunning layout is in fact considered to be one of the most exciting courses in the country and has previously hosted a string of top tournaments including...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 February 2013
Golfers from across the globe will be descending upon Carnoustie Country in May to compete in the Carnoustie Country Classic. Organisers have revealed that, although the majority of entries are from golfers in the UK, golfers from as far afield as Denmark, Germany and the USA have also entered this popular tournament, which takes place on four of Carnoustie Country’s...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013
The market-leading powered trolley brand Motocaddy has signed an exclusive agreement to become the ‘Official Electric Trolley Supplier’ to luxury hotel group De Vere and their 12 golf resorts. As part of the deal, Motocaddy’s S1 electric trolley will be available to players at De Vere resorts including The Belfry, Slaley Hall and The Carrick on Loch Lomond. “We are delighted to sign a new strategic partnership with...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013
TaylorMade have opened a new Fitting Center at Celtic Manor, with Welsh rugby legends Gareth Edwards and Martin Williams on hand to officially do the honours. The centre, at the venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup and 2013 European Tour ISPS Handa Wales Open, is the only TaylorMade facility in Wales. Open to golfers of all abilities, it provides state of the art technology...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013
Yorkshire golfer, John Parry, who won back his European Tour card at the end of 2012 after a victorious performance at the Catalunya Golf Resort, has praised the facilities and staff at Leeds Golf Centre after a close season of solid effort to secure his place back among golf’s elite. John, 26, has worked tirelessly at Leeds Golf Centre over the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013
Since opening its new Pirate Island Adventure Golf Course last December, Surrey’s Hoebridge Golf Centre has welcomed more than 3,000 swashbuckling golfers to tackle the obstacle-strewn 18-hole layout. Receiving approximately 100 visitors per day, the public pay-and-play facility’s newest attraction is swathed in pirate-themed furnishings, including an enormous shipwreck, cannons and treasure chests, for everyone from young buccaneers to old sea-dogs...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013
In a move designed to encourage amateur golfers to play with PGA professionals abroad – and to savour the region’s wonderful wine – Château des Vigiers, near Bergerac, France, is staging the first Saint-Emilion Crus Classés Trophy between May 31-June 2. This is an event where the true spirit of wine, golf, gastronomy and friendship comes together. Players from all over...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013
Avoid the UK’s notorious April showers this year by heading to Majorca to take advantage of three new, four-star, golf-break packages which include Club de Golf Alcanada – voted the best on the island in a recent survey of travelling golfers. With an average of nearly eight hours sunshine each day during April, Mallorca provides the ideal respite from the damp...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 5 February 2013
Mission Hills Golf Resort in China has started work on what will surely be one of the most incredible golf courses in the world. In short, the host of the WCG Champions event is in the process of building the world’s first full size crazy golf course. Holes will include a 400-yard long tee-to-green reproduction of the Great Wall of China, a par-3...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 5 February 2013
Mill Ride Golf & Country Club based in Ascot, Berkshire has recently been buoyed by news of a change in ownership. Previous owners Country Club Group completed the sale of Mill Ride on 2nd January 2013 to the company Jeffrey&Hillary UK Ltd which is controlled by Mr. Jeffrey Chao a majority shareholder in global networking products giant TP-Link. The Club...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 5 February 2013
Six more top 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can play in style and on the cheap (half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) thanks to 2-FORE!-1. *Old Thorns, Hampshire – Any course that was designed by Peter Alliss simply has to be taken seriously, and this track provides the perfect test for golfers – whether they are single-figure or 20+ handicappers looking to improve...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 4 February 2013
Golfers visiting the Costa Brava this winter will have the chance to combine the unforgettable experience of playing Spain’s best golf course with a true alpine pursuit. “Skiing in Costa Brava has always been a family affair, with resorts devoting their attention to crèches, snow parks and other facilities for the little ones,” commented Ramon Ramos, Director at Costa Brava Girona Tourist...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 4 February 2013
The World Top 100 Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club has welcomed widespread praise from the European Tour’s top golfers and international broadcasters throughout the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Following multi-million pound investment into the course’s irrigation to enhance the quality and consistency of all playing surfaces, the final tournament of the ‘Desert Swing’ proved the ultimate test for the upgraded facility. Ken Brown,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 30 January 2013
Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community is set to cement its status as one of Europe’s most alluring new golf resorts, having been bestowed the honour of hosting a series of high-profile tournaments and industry events in 2013. Located in the heart of the Costa Daurada region in Spain, Lumine has 45-holes of championship golf alongside leisure and accommodation facilities. Highlights of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 30 January 2013
Swing Golf Vacations in Ireland are celebrating the upcoming golf season with three special offers, including trips to Killarney, Tralee and Cork. The first deal offers golfers the chance to play one round on each of the Killarney Golf & Fishing Clubs courses – Killarney Killeen (the host venue of the 2010 and 2011 Irish Open) and Killarney Mahonys Pt, with two nights of accommodation...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 January 2013
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Winged Foot Golf Club near New York will host the 2020 US Open Championship. “We’re thrilled to bring the US Open back to this outstanding club,” said Thomas O’Toole Jr, USGA Vice President and Championship Committee chairman. “Winged Foot offers a spectacular setting in a dynamic market, and has justifiably earned its reputation as one of the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 25 January 2013
More then 7,000 of you voted in the Today’s Golfer Travel Awards, which recognise the best courses and resorts in Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. Once again, the TG Travel Awards have provided a massive hit having again been sponsored by premier UK-based golf tour operator Your Golf Travel. TG Editor Chris Jones said: “These are the only golf travel awards nominated...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013
Following a successful week surrounding the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has launched some ‘Championship Golf Packages’. Golfers will be able to indulge in the experience enjoyed by the likes of world number one golfer Rory McIlroy, thanks to the St. Regis bespoke service combined with a tee-time at the adjoining and highly impressive Saadiyat Beach Golf Club,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013
De Vere have been crowned the ‘People’s Choice’ in our annual Travel Awards as The Belfry and Carden Park headline the honours for the UK’s leading golf resort chain. They swooped six awards in total, which are voted for by our readers and held in association with leading golf travel operator Your Golf Travel. Several De Vere Golf Resorts were recognised in the regional categories that make up the...