Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 December 2012
The stunning Carrick on Loch Lomond has found the Christmas spirit early this year after announcing that it will slash the cost of its corporate golf days for any charity by 50% in 2013. The award-winning venue, which has hosted the Ladies European Tour and the PGA Cup matches since opening in 2007, has become renowned for offering some of the best...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 4 December 2012
Wonderful Wiltshire may be a relatively small county but when it comes to 2-FORE!-1 golf it’s massive. Here is all the proof you need – great courses you can play for half-price provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Bowood G&CC – This mature, outstanding Dave Thomas parkland track provides a memorable round and is always in tip-top shape. Bowood...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 3 December 2012
Emirates Golf Club, featuring Dubai’s only World Top 100 golf course, has welcomed the news that the region has been voted Golf Destination Of The Year – Africa, Indian Ocean & Gulf States, at the 2012 IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) Awards. Dubai’s rise on the global golf stage began in 1988 when Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, currently...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 3 December 2012
You can play over 1,000 courses in the popular 2-FORE!-1 scheme for half-price provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are six of the very best you can play and enjoy for half the normal green fee…. *PGA National at The Belfry, West Midlands – A worthy no.2 course to the world-famous Brabazon Ryder Cup track. It was created by Dave Thomas...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 27 November 2012
Delightful Dorset has a wonderful variety of courses and fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price golf – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. Here are the pick of the county’s classy crop of 2-FORE!-1 venues: *Dorset Golf & Country Club – This superb five star venue features 27 holes of testing golf amidst stunning scenery. The Lakeland layout is home...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 26 November 2012
Six more outstanding 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can tee it up in style… and play for half-price – provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!1 voucher. *The Nottinghamshire, Notts – Formerly known as Cotgrave Place, this popular venue boasts a pair of contrasting18-hole layouts (Open & Masters courses) set in over 240 acres of gorgeous rolling hills in the Nottinghamshire countryside. England...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 25 November 2012
A number of improvements are being planned to the Old Course to help maintain its challenge for the world’s top golfers ahead of the return of The Open Championship to St Andrews in 2015. Renowned golf course architect Martin Hawtree was commissioned by St Andrews Links Trust, which manages the Old Course and the other six courses at the Home of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 22 November 2012
Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club has launched an exciting, innovative new scheme offering people the unique opportunity to become a member of Devon’s premier golf resort – and get another membership absolutely free. The club’s ground-breaking GolfSHARE initiative allows prospective new players to sign up at the 27-hole complex and then invite a friend or family member to join...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 November 2012
Golf At Goodwood is introducing an eye catching winter green fee offer giving golfers the opportunity to play the 18 hole Park Course for just £15 until March 31st 2013. Widely regarded as a hidden gem in the Sussex countryside, this 6,650 yard “pay and play” course is surrounded by eighteenth century cedars giving the impression of a course much older...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 November 2012
Looking for a top value golf break this winter? Then head for Seacroft GC and The Vine Hotel in the popular Lincolnshire seaside resort of Skegness and you won’t be disappointed. Seacroft is a wonderful if underrated natural links course and is always in tip-top condition with the full course, including normal tees and greens, virtually certain to be in play. The...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 19 November 2012
If you’re not sure where to use that spare 2-FORE!-1 voucher then allow us to give you a helping hand by suggesting these six 2-FORE!-1 beauties. Great venues you can play for half-price – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course… *Selsdon Park, Surrey – You’ll find this impressive layout 12 miles from the centre of London in a serene setting of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 November 2012
Tony Jacklin, the most successful Ryder Cup Captain in history, was honoured at the 12th annual IAGTO awards ceremony, marking the conclusion of the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) 2012, held in the Algarve, Portugal. Jacklin was guest of honour at the gala dinner, staged at the Tivoli Marina Hotel, Vilamoura, which brought the curtain down on the most successful IGTM to date – almost 13,000...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 November 2012
Set amongst 550 acres of beautiful English countryside, iconic four-time Ryder Cup host venue The Belfry has unveiled an array of special golf breaks exclusively available throughout winter. Deals start from £79 per person and run from now until the end of February 2013 including one night’s bed & breakfast, plus two rounds of golf. With two championship golf courses,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 14 November 2012
Surrey’s Burhill Golf Club and Aviva Premiership Rugby side London Irish have teamed up to offer members the best in elite golf and rugby. As London Irish’s preferred golf club, Burhill – part of BGL Golf, one of the UK’s leading course owners and operators – will be able to offer its members a wide range of benefits, including behind the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 14 November 2012
The county of Hertfordshire offers plenty of quality golf, including a real world-beater. Fortunately many Herts courses belong to 2-FORE!-1 so you can play them for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *The Grove – One of the finest inland courses in the land, specially when it comes to conditioning. Think Augusta and you’ve got The Grove. You can walk in the footsteps...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 14 November 2012
Robin Brooks, Barnham Broom Golf Club’s recently retired secretary, has won the BBC Unsung Hero Award at the Norfolk Sports Awards. The awards, which are organised by Active Norfolk, celebrate sporting excellence in the county. The Unsung Hero Award recognizes an individual who has dedicated their lives to the promotion and welfare of sport both professionally and voluntarily. Robin will...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 13 November 2012
It’s every golfer’s dream to stay and play at the Home of Golf and your dreams could soon be about to be realised. The Old Course Hotel, Golf resort & Spa at St Andrews is offering special golf packages this winter which guarantee golfers a round on the historic Old Course and a choice of two rounds over the New, Jubilee,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 13 November 2012
Filey Golf Club in north Yorkshire has just become the 600th club to achieve the GolfMark, England Golf’s award for junior and beginner-friendly facilities. The GolfMark scheme, which incorporates Sport England’s Clubmark award, was launched in 2006. “We are very, very pleased to have GolfMark,” said John Spaven, who shares junior organiser duties with fellow member Trish Nicholson. “It’s extra special...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 12 November 2012
The inaugural Scottish Clans Golf World Championships will take place in July and August 2013 and is expected to attract visitors from around the world to the Home of Golf. The tournament will be played over some of Scotland’s finest courses including the Open Championship venue at Carnoustie and host of the 2014 Ryder Cup the Centenary Course at Gleneagles. More...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 12 November 2012
Thailand is a magical, fast-emerging golfing destination. It also provides great value-for-money and guarantees the golfing holiday of a lifetime… And the good news is that UK-based Coco Golf can provide a top quality organised golfing holiday to any of Thailand’s golf destinations (for individuals or groups), and can suggest a personalised itinerary to suit your requirements. Next year’s Festival of Golf...