Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Top Surrey resort Foxhills has purchased Farleigh Court Golf Club from Oxford Hotels and Inns and will invest a further £2m in the Croydon club in the next 18 months. Following the launch of its £5m Health Spa and Youth Club, family-run Foxhills has bucked the trend in falling club membership. Foxhills MD, Marc Hayton explains, “We’re delighted with the members’ reaction...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Steve Slinger – Group Golf Manager of the Exclusive Hotels chain – is leading one of the most ambitious fund raising campaigns involving more than 200 cyclists set to cover nearly 300 miles this summer to raise more than £30,000 for cancer research. He will be joined part of the way by staff, guests and supporters as he faces the daunting task of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 28 February 2011
After successfully hosting the Ryder Cup for the first time last October, golf in Wales is on the up and up – and not just in the south of the country. North Wales boasts some truly stunning courses and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. We’ve picked the cream of North...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 25 February 2011
The award-winning Castle Course in St Andrews reopens for the 2011 season on Tuesday, March 1. The seventh course at the Home of Golf will be open for longer this year with the season running from March 1 until November 6. Despite the dubious weather during December and January, some important maintenance work was carried out over the winter and the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
The England Golf Partnership (EGP) this week celebrated the golf volunteers whose passion and generosity are inspiring others to take up and enjoy the sport. Seven prestigious volunteer awards were made during the 2011 County Golf Development Conference dinner, held at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire (22-23 February, 2011). The winners were applauded by a packed conference hall made...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
A revolutionary new service for travelling golfers is coming to Malaga in March. ClubstoHire.com is a unique concept which offers travelling golfers a massive saving on airline golf bag charges – and complete peace of mind. More than 5,000 golfers have already taken advantage of the first ClubstoHire.com store at Faro airport, saving them an estimated £125,000 into the bargain. Now, the service...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
Bramshaw Golf Club has been awarded the prestigious GolfMark Club of the Year Award, which is supported this year by COBRA-PUMA GOLF. The English Golf Union (EGU) and English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) introduced this award to recognise those facilities that have shown an outstanding and innovative contribution to junior and beginner golf. The Hampshire club impressed judges with strong evidence of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 21 February 2011
2-FORE!-1 Golf boasts about 1,000 courses up and down the country offering half-price green fees including around a dozen in the county of Oxfordshire. Here’s six of Oxon’s 2-FORE!-1 finest where you can use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in style and get a great round at a great price. *Studley Wood GC – impressive parkland layout with a decent variety of holes. *Brailes GC...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 February 2011
A year after celebrating its centenary, one of the most traditional golf clubs in North Wales has had a facelift thanks to a £40,000 Legacy Fund grant from Ryder Cup Wales. The new-look facilities, opened by Minister for Heritage, Alun Ffred Jones, includes an upgrade to the practice facilities and a covered driving range that has been appreciated by members and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 February 2011
The Celtic Manor Resort, host venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup, has teed-off 2011 in style, after being shortlisted for two prestigious prizes at the Sport Industry Awards 2011. The five-star Resort, hailed as hosting the “greatest ever” Ryder Cup last October, is included in a shortlist of three for the ‘Sport Venue of the Year’ award and is one of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 February 2011
Multi award-winning hotel Ballathie House near Perth has teed up golf packages with one of Scotland’s top inland courses for as little as £77 per day. The package at the 41 bedroom hotel on the banks of the River Tay at Kinclaven includes bed, breakfast and a round of golf on the renowned Rosemount or Landsdowne championship courses at Blairgowrie, a...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 17 February 2011
After serving a 19 year apprenticeship Stuart Robertson has become the Director of Golf at popular Suffolk venue Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa. Stuart, previously Head PGA Professional at Ufford Park and Director of the Doctorgolf Academ, has been involved with the golf club since the hotel opened in 1992. ‘’Initially my role was to give guidance to...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 16 February 2011
A leading South Yorkshire golf operator is continuing its investment in the sport across the region after plans to improve facilities at one of the top courses were given the go ahead. Sheffield International Venues (SIV), which runs Birley Wood Golf Course, applied for permission to create a new parking area in the grounds of the course with spaces for up...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 15 February 2011
If so there’s every chance that you could appear in issue 281 of Today’s Golfer…and win a snazzy new Cobra cart golf bag at the same time! We’re on the lookout for serious 2-FORE!-1 players, serial 2-FORE!-1 voucher holders and users. So if you’re a massive 2-FORE!-1 fan you could well be part of our forthcoming 84-page 2-FORE!-1 supplement…. and bag...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 February 2011
David Watt has joined the team of teaching professionals at St Andrews Links Golf Academy. David (31) joins the four-strong team at the Home of Golf after four years as the Head Professional at Hilton Park Golf Club, on the outskirts of Glasgow, where he built up a successful teaching business with an extensive client base comprising beginners, club golfers, elite...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 14 February 2011
There are some fantastic 2-FORE!-1 venues ‘up north’ and in historic County Durham in particular. The county’s 2-FORE!-1 star is undoubtedly Seaton Carew which is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading links layouts and is available for 2-FORE!-1 action on Mondays throughout the year. Other Durham delights are as follows: *Bishop Auckland GC – well established par-72 parkland track. *Darlington GC –...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 February 2011
Thomson Perrett & Lobb – the golf course design practice founded by five-times Open Champion Peter Thomson – is to undertake bunker renovation work at Wimbledon Park Golf Club, south west London. Founded in 1898, Wimbledon Park Golf Club is a hidden jewel in the suburbs of London, nestling between the Lawn Tennis Club and Wimbledon Park, and easily accessible from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 February 2011
St Enodoc, one England’s most beguiling links courses, and the St Moritz Hotel, set in one of Cornwall’s most romantic locations, is offering a ‘Saintly Break’ package that allows you to spend time on the golf course while your partner languishes in the spa. Whilst you enjoy the majesty and beauty of the James Braid-designed course that was founded back in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 February 2011
The daily ballot for the world renowned Old Course is to change from January next year, moving to a 48 hour ahead system of entering for the first time in its history. For many years golfers have entered the ballot one day ahead of when they wish to play the famous Links but from Saturday, January 7, 2012 golfers will enter...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 8 February 2011
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Galgorm Castle Golf Club – gateway to the Northern Ireland’s North Coast – and Resort and Spa is the perfect place to get away from it all. You can play at Galgorm situated within the grounds of one of Ireland’s most historic castles and stay at the 4 Star Deluxe Galgorm Resort & Spa where you can unwind in a...