Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Winter is a good time for golfers to practice and there has never been a better opportunity to learn the game than through a new intensive coaching programme developed by Grado Golf Club in north-east Italy. Beginners can visit the stunning resort, in the region of Venice, to take part in a specialist programme delivered by Grado’s team of leading teaching...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 January 2013
UK-based golf specialist Glencor Golf are offering a super Spanish break for groups of four during January and February – a four nighter for just £99 per person! What’s included: 4 nights’ self-catering at the Grangefield Oasis, two rounds of golf (at Estepona and Los Arqueros with free buggies), plus car hire. Cost is £99 per person. To book call Glencor...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 7 January 2013
Got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher to spare? Here are six more top venues which belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees – provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. *The Glen, East Lothian, Scotland – You’ll be knocked out by The Glen which dramatically hugs the jaw-dropping East Lothian coastline with great views of the Firth of Forth...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 7 January 2013
Buckinghamshire’s stunning Stoke Park is the perfect place to take your loved one on Valentine’s Day. Set within 300 acres of beautiful parkland, landscaped gardens and lakes, stands an imposing white Palladian Mansion – the grand two centuries old building is truly one of the most romantic settings and will be sure to exude romance and luxury throughout your stay. Each of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 3 January 2013
There are 11 2-FORE!-1 courses in Oxfordshire and they virtually all offer a great game of golf for a great price, specially if you’re a 2-FORE!-1 voucher holder. The pick of the county’s 2-FORE!-1 crop are as follows: *The Wychwood – A hidden gem in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Wychwood has a number of holes which feature water hazards, so...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 2 January 2013
Not sure where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher at the start of the new year? Well, take your pick from around 1,000 courses dotted all over the country and here are six of the very best… *West Cornwall, Cornwall – Not only the oldest course in the county, West Cornwall also happens to be one of the finest links in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 29 December 2012
The classy Pine Cliffs Sheraton Algarve Hotel is offering a memorable golfing escape, including rounds on the superb on-site nine-hole layout plus on the most renowned courses in nearby Vilamoura. Pine Cliffs G&CC is one of the Algarve’s leading resorts and you can experience a five or seven nights ‘a la carte’ golfing encounter which includes: Accommodation in a Twin Room; daily...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 24 December 2012
There are some cracking winter deals going down at The Grove, the outstanding Kyle Phillips layout which famously staged the 2006 World Golf Championship won in record-breaking fashion by Tiger Woods. Leading 2-FORE!-1 venue The Grove, near Watford, is one of England’s best inland courses and is always in tip-top condition and particularly boasts stunning tees and greens as well as...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 21 December 2012
If you’re looking to take part in a prestigious tournament in the sun next year the Le Meridien Penina Golf Week, being held in the western Algarve, Portugal, between April 7-12, definitely ticks all the boxes. Penina, near Lagos, is where the Algarve golfing revolution got underway in the mid-1960s when Sir Henry Cotton created not only the first course but...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 21 December 2012
Fisherman Lee Marels has plenty to celebrate over Christmas after shooting a three-under-par 69 course record on top 2-FORE!-1 venue Dartmouth Golf & Country Club’s formidable Championship Course. Playing from the gold tees, Marels, 31, from Dartmouth, made light of the 7,156-yard lay-out to card six birdies in his record-breaking performance to beat the previous best score by a single shot. The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 20 December 2012
Here’s your big chance to win a memorable break at the stunning South Wales resort which of course hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup. And you can secure the dream trip, including playing the mighty Twenty Ten Ryder Cup course itself, by taking part in Golf Days UK’s Essex Tour 2013 (venues and dates below). The events are open to any adult golfer,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 20 December 2012
Another top half-dozen 2-FORE!-1 courses you can tackle for half-price – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. *Bingley St Ives, West Yorks – A terrific course with a bit everything – parkland, woodland and moorland golf – and bags of pedigree. The latter is probably the pick of the sections in the summer when offering stunning views along the Aire Valley,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 19 December 2012
Cheshire is a magical county for quality discounted golf – it boasts around 40 courses offering half-price green fees with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s the pick of an exceptionally classy Cheshire crop: *De Vere Carden Park – With two magnificent 18-hole Championship courses and a De Vere Hotel and Spa, this Cheshire venue has developed into one of the most charismatic golfing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 19 December 2012
Seeking a golfing holiday with a difference? Then the Golf & Sailing packages being offered by the Marina Club Lagos Resort in Portugal’s western Algarve could suit you to a tee. The Golf & Sailing packages are available until the end of March, 2013, and basically comprise a half day’s sailing tour as well as a load of golf on the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 19 December 2012
The Belfry near Sutton Coldfield, one of the world’s most renowned golf resorts and the only four-time host of the prestigious Ryder Cup matches, has appointed a new managing director – Lynn Hood – to oversee a major £30 million refurbishment. The highly-experienced Hood will be an integral part of a new era at the world-renowned golf, hotel and conference destination. Work...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 17 December 2012
St Mellion International Resort’s new Sales and Marketing Manager, Lisa Brammer, has something extra to think about this Christmas – an album in the charts. Along with her responsibilities at one of the UK’s most popular golfing destinations, Lisa travels throughout the country singing in the Military Wives Choir, and is featured on the recently-released Stronger Together album. Already this year she...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 14 December 2012
Host venue to the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, has been awarded Best Course in the Middle East at the coveted Asia Pacific Golf Summit. The club also finished 2nd runner-up for Best Championship Course in Asia Pacific. Meanwhile Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, another was named 1st runner-up for Best Pro Shop in Asia Pacific,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 December 2012
London golfers received an early Christmas present last week, as former England footballer Les Ferdinand formally declared the new West London Golf Centre open. The new driving range is set to be the next piece of a golfing jigsaw, which will see three brand new golf courses open nearby before the end of the decade. Ferdinand cut the tape, and promptly boomed a 260-yard drive straight...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 6 December 2012
There are some fantastic deals available at this time of the year and you can definitely count the Winter Warmer package at Marriott Tudor Park, Maidstone, Kent among them. For just £29 you can take full advantage of the Winter Warmer deal which includes bacon roll and coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf and a one-course meal (for eight players...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 5 December 2012
Looking for a bargain short break in sunny Spain in December and January? Then Driveline Golf’s special offer for groups of four should duly oblige. Based at the Mar Menor Residences (self-catering), near Murcia, sharing a two-bed apartment for three nights with three rounds of golf costs from just £88 per person. The golfing action will take place at any of the following...