Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 7 June 2012
Kent’s London Golf Club is to join the exclusive IMG Prestige network that features some of the world’s finest golf clubs. In doing so the 36-hole golf retreat, within easy reach of the City joins an illustrious portfolio of venues, including Kingsbarns, Scotland, Carton House, Ireland, The Dutch, Holland, Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 7 June 2012
Kent’s Prince’s Golf Club has officially opened the doors to its ground-breaking new Lodge at Prince’s accommodation facility, on the 80th anniversary of the first shot being struck in the 1932 Open Championship that the club hosted. Two days of launch celebrations saw key figures from within the golf industry convene at the South East’s magical links golf destination to experience...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 June 2012
After four days of festivities, celebrations and appalling weather what better way to work off the excesses of the long weekend than with a great-value round of golf booked through Teeofftimes.co.uk? The UK’s leading provider of online tee-times is offering a fantastic saving of 60% or more on tee times at 60 popular UK venues throughout Jubilee June, so why not...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 6 June 2012
Sufffolk’s splendid Best Western Ufford Park Hotel & GC is offering a sizzling summer special offer – a two nights midweek break with unlimited golf from just £169 per person. This offer applies to a standard twin or double room and is available during July & August (Monday – Thursday, two people sharing) The two night Unlimited Golf Break includes a three-course meal from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 June 2012
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, host of the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the award-winning Saadiyat Beach Golf Club have launched an array of attractive Summer stay and play packages. These magical breaks are in conjunction with 5-star hotel partners The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa and The St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. The forefather of golf in...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 6 June 2012
There are about 1,000 courses in 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price greens fees (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) and once again here are six of the very best… *Musselburgh Old Links, East Lothian – If you enjoy your golfing history, you’ll love ancient Musselburgh to bits. The place is simply steeped in it. Forget St Andrews, this is where golf first started: it’s...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 1 June 2012
New Redbourn Golf Club Captain Richard Keens was taken back to his childhood during his traditional drive-in when he did so dressed as Weed from the legendary TV series Bill and Ben. Decked out in a brown sack to represent a flowerpot and yellow headdress for the flower, Richard drove off in front of 96 fellow members flanked by Bill and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
Last Autumn saw the second phase of the major restoration of the classic Harry Colt course at Tandridge Golf Club, Surrey. This followed a trial project the year before on just three of the front nine holes which had met with great acclaim from members, visitors and the golfing press. Indeed, Golf Course Architecture magazine has described the project as...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 30 May 2012
Sandy Reid will replace John Philp as the Links Superintendent at Scotland’s legendary Carnoustie Golf Links. Reid (35) will take over the job when the present incumbent retires at the end of the Ladies’ Open Amateur Championship to be played over the town’s Championship course on June 26-30. He has spent the last seven years working as the Championship Course Head Greenkeeper...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 30 May 2012
The East Midlands is a major 2-FORE!-1 stronghold and here are some of the best 2-FORE!-1 tracks on offer in the county of Derbyshire… *Breadsall Priory – top Marriott resort where you can take your pick between the contrasting Priory and Moorland layouts. The Priory is the no.1 attraction at this time of the year though the open, exposed but fast=draining Moorland comes...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 29 May 2012
Popular Suffolk 2-FORE!-1 venue Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club is to unveil a three year programme of course renovations and improvements at the English Men’s Seniors Championship this week. Thorpeness, situated on England’s Suffolk Heritage Coast, is co-venue for this year’s championship with neighbouring Aldeburgh Golf Club and hosts a field of 240 English amateur men aged over 55 from May...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 28 May 2012
From the first tee-shot at Wentworth through to the big kick-off in Warsaw and the closing ceremony in Stratford, there’s never been a bigger summer of sport. And what better way to play your part than by teeing-up a free round of golf courtesy of Golfbreaks.com? Simply book and travel on a golf break of any value or duration before the...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Monday 28 May 2012
With the upcoming bank holiday and the beautiful sunshine we are currently experiencing, what better time to get down to your nearest course and play a few rounds with friends. And to celebrate this upcoming Jubilee weekend, we are running a fantastic offer over at 2-FORE!-1 you simply don’t want to miss! Order 6 or more 2-FORE!-1 vouchers before this Thursday...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 28 May 2012
Looking for a great 2-FORE!-1 golf day out? Look no further…here are six more top tracks where you’re guaranteed a game to remember. Bingley St Ives, West Yorks – A terrific course with a bit of everything – parkland, woodland and moorland golf – and bags of pedigree.The latter is probably the pick of the sections in the summer when offering...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Sunday 27 May 2012
Cheshire’s Mere Golf Resort & Spa recently launched its private dining room and event space, The Riley Room, at a special dinner hosted by the resort’s owners Mark Boler and Gary Corbett and special guest, esteemed Salford artist, Harold Riley. The private dining room and event space has been specially named after Mr Riley as a tribute to the long standing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 27 May 2012
Golfers at Redbourn Golf Club have been collecting quite a few free drinks recently after celebrating four hole-in-ones in just three weeks. The traditional hole-in-one bell has been regularly rung with the 163-yard Par-3 16th hole swallowing up three of the aces, while the other came courtesy of young golfer Lewis Titcombe on the first hole of Redbourn’s Par-3 Kinsbourne Course. It...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 23 May 2012
Essex is a big county and a big 2-FORE!-1 county at that. And here’s six of Essex’s 2-FORE!-1 best – venues you’re guaranteed a great round of golf and for half-price (provided you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher). *The Essex G&CC – a cracking modern Club Company venue and golfer’s paradise. Boasts a thrilling par-73 track that will test you all the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
Water plays an integral part in both golf and scuba diving – even if it pains some golfers to admit it – and the prestigious La Manga Club resort in Spain is giving guests the chance to take the plunge this summer with exciting new ‘Dive and Drive’ packages. Available to groups of four people and more, the three-night break offers...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management and development, has signed a seven-year extension with Emaar Properties PJSC, the UAE based developer responsible for shaping landscapes and lives in the Emirate since 1997. The initial partnership with The Address Montgomerie Dubai was first agreed in 2001 and since has seen the resort evolve into one of Dubai’s golf and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
If you’re looking for a top value golfing break then you might want to check out the Isle of Man. Every bit as scenic as its European competitors, the Island’s golf courses are located in sensational scenery, which means that golfers could find themselves playing with the Irish Sea on one side and mountains on the other. There are nine courses to play,...