Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 January 2013
The new Centurion Club near St Albans may not open until the middle of 2013 but already it has been lauded for setting a new benchmark for premium golfing facilities within the UK. Its picturesque 7,200-yard golf club has already been described as a modern classic and that is an accolade which is likely to be endorsed when it opens for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 January 2013
If you’re prepared to brave the freezing temperatures, you can take advantage of a FREE game at popular Nottinghamshire 2-FORE!-1 venue Ramsdale Park. The club’s dedicated staff have been hard at work clearing the snow on the Par-3 Lee Course in order to offer the region’s golfers a game free-of-charge. The usual green fee of £9 has been waived for the nine holes of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 22 January 2013
The county of Sussex is the home of some top quality golf courses and fortunately many belong to the 2-FORE!-1 scheme and offer half-price golf with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are a handful of Sussex’s 2-FORE!-1 finest: *Crowborough Beacon – Tight mature heathland layout which is always in outstanding playing condition. Watch out for the star 5th hole which requires a long drive...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
The five red star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews is celebrating the best possible start to 2013 with three very high profile awards. VisitScotland has acknowledged the “exceptional standards” at the Home of Golf resort with five gold stars through its national tourism Quality Assurance Scheme. Richard Pinn, VisitScotland Regional Director, explains: “Our gold award recognises serviced accommodation businesses...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 21 January 2013
As soon as the snow disappears and courses dry out up and down the country, make sure you book a round to remember at these stunning 2-FORE!-1 venues. Remember you can play all of them for half-price so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Gleneagles, (Queen’s course) Perthshire, Scotland – It may be regarded as the third of the trio...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club has organised a Special Open Day aimed at local club and society golfers. The purpose of the Open Day, to be held on Wednesday April 10th, is to allow golfers the opportunity to take part in an event at Hanbury Manor and sample the facilities at the acclaimed 5-star Hertfordshire Golf & Country...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
UK golfers have an opportunity to take part in Abama Golf & Spa Resort’s fourth international pro-Am which is being staged from March 14-17. Since its launch, the prestigious tournament at the five-star resort has attracted Spanish super model Andres Velencoso, ex-Real Madrid and FC Barcelona midfielder Luis Figo and former Real Madrid star Guti. With Porsche sponsoring, professionals and amateurs worldwide...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
Experienced professional Gary Silcock has become a part of La Manga Club’s illustrious golfing history after being appointed as the new director of golf at the luxury resort in Murcia, Spain. Silcock has a proven track record in the golf industry having worked at a number of top resorts worldwide over the last two decades including St Andrews’ Old Course Hotel,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 January 2013
No, you’re not seeing things: you could soon be on your way to the magical Portuguese capital and enjoying up to nine rounds of unlimited golf for a mere £89 per person! This amazing deal is available through UK-based golf travel operator Glencor Golf and is available for travel until February 15th, 2013. But you need to be quick off the...
Friday 18 January 2013
We know keeping a golf course in good condition isn’t easy, especially with the poor weather the UK has had in the last few years, and we appreciate how much hard work greenkeepers put in. In order to demonstrate this to the Today’s Golfer readers we would like all greenkeepers in the UK to take this quick survey to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013
The Wilmslow Golf Club are offering golfers in the North West the chance to get their game into shape for 2013 at their new state of the art Player Performance Centre. The practice facility is open for tuition and custom fitting to members and non-members and has been kitted out with the latest equipment including a TrackMan launch monitor for ball flight analysis.
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 16 January 2013
If you book your golf break by the end of January for travel any time in 2013 you can pick up some amazing rewards through Golfbreaks.com Depending on the size of the party and the destination, rewards up for grabs include Bonus Breakpoints worth up to £600 and the award-winning, adjustable TaylorMade R11s driver. The bonus points can be redeemed against...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 15 January 2013
North Yorkshire is a 2-FORE!-1 stronghold and offers a plethora of venues offering quality golfing action for half the cost of normal green fee rates – provided you’re a 2-FORE!-1 voucher holder. * Aldwark Manor – If you enjoy a nice relaxing round you’ll be in golfing heaven at Aldwark Manor: the course sits perfectly within 120 acres of parkland, featuring mature,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 15 January 2013
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Rudding Park Hotel, Spa & Golf, Harrogate, has been voted ‘Number One Hotel in the UK’, ‘Second in the Top Hotels of Europe’ and ‘Fourth in the Top Hotels of the World’ in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2013. Favouring Yorkshire over London, travellers gave Rudding Park its distinctive place in the UK , emerging triumphant over some of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 January 2013
The Celtic Manor Resort in south Wales has added more championship courses to its estate with the installation of a state-of-the-art golf simulator. The new GolfZon simulator in the Golf Academy features the Old Course at St Andrews, Pebble Beach, Bay Hill and many more of the world’s leading golf venues. Renowned for hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup – described...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 January 2013
An exciting, first-time-ever event – the Scottish Champion of Champions – is to take place at magical Machrihanish Dunes on successive weekends in April. The Ladies’ Champion of Champions is scheduled for April 12-13 with the mens event taking place the following weekend (Apr 19-20). Machrihanish Dunes is inviting all Scottish club champions to join in the action and, bring a guest…and compete...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 14 January 2013
Our weekly guide to the pick of the 2-FORE!-1 scheme – over 1,000 courses across the country where you can play for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Guildford, Surrey – Founded in 1886, Guildford is the oldest course in Surrey and is one of the driest – the downland layout rolls over chalk-based terrain so you’re virtually guaranteed a game. The...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 11 January 2013
What Northamptonshire lacks in 2-FORE!-1 quantity it more than makes up for in quality terms with the county including a one-time European Tour venue and some top stay and plays. *Hellidon Lakes – A great place to stay and play in rural Northamptonshire. It’s not only the home of 27 holes of impressive parkland golf with good practice facilities but a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 10 January 2013
If you fancy a rip-roaring, all-action golfing break then the inaugural Las Vegas Wide Open on Friday May 17-19 will definitely deliver the goods. This fantastic event has it all including quality golf, gambling (of course) and guns. You’ll even be staying at the legendary MGM Grand Hotel! The Vegas Wide Open is a new tournament and will see 18 teams doing...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Marriott Tudor Park, Kent, celebrates its 25th anniversary in April and has decided to mark the special occasion by offering one tee time a day for a mere £25. This special tee time promotion which enables a fourball to play for just £6.25 each is available at 11.00 am (Mon-Fri) throughout the months of January and February but it is...