Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 14 April 2010
The Algarve in Portugal is a real golfing hotspot, providing some of the best holiday golf in Europe. Actually it’s one of the leading golfing destinations in the world and if you fancy trying it out for yourself the cracking deals below (based around the five star Tivoli Victoria hotel in Vilamoura) will probably suit you to a tee… *Deal One (3...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 14 April 2010
If you’re looking for a place to use your 2-FORE!-1 voucher look no further than brilliant Bedford. The town and surrounding area is chockablock with excellent 2-FORE!-1 venues – courses which offer half-price golf provided, of course, you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. One of the very best is Leighton Buzzard GC, a classy parkland track where Ian Poulter learnt his golfing trade...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 14 April 2010
The Duke’s St Andrews has been crowned the best Golf Club in the UK in the inaugural “Golf Club of the Year Awards” 2010. In addition to securing the overall title, The Duke’s was also honoured with Awards for the “Best Club for Members” in the UK and the “Best Club in Scotland” in the regional Awards. The Awards are unique in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 7 April 2010
Alan McGregor is to retire later this year as chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust after 13 years in the post. The recruitment process for Alan’s successor is about to begin with the position being advertised in the local and national press. The Trust is seeking someone with experience of a similar senior role to take over the high profile...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 7 April 2010
The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK is offering golfers the unique opportunity to be captained by Ryder Cup legends Bernard Gallacher and Gordon Brand Jr for a Ryder Cup-style challenge. The competition takes place on the stunning Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor – scene of October’s Ryder Cup – from May 17-18. The Bobby Moore Fund Celebrity Golf Tournament,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 6 April 2010
This northern outpost is literally on the doorstep of the wonderfully picturesque Lake District and therefore not surprisingly features a number of courses, including plent in 2-FORE!-1, boasting breathtaking views. For starters, there’s the talented trio of Keswick, Kendal and Windermere while closer to Carlisle itself you’ll find the mature parkland track of Carlisle GC and the par-72 heathland layout of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 4 April 2010
Fancy playing in a number of organised competitions with a chance of winning through to compete in grand finals being held at top Spanish venues? Then check these beauties out… All early rounds and semi-finals of the tournaments are played in the UK with the Finals being held in Spain. *Event 1 10th Aymerich National Scramble Closing date: May 6th, 2010 All you need to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 1 April 2010
Close House Hotel & Golf Club, Northumberland, announced the second phase of a continued £7.5 million development of their golf, hotel & conference facilities in the North East. The £2.5 million state-of-the-art clubhouse will feature floor to ceiling glass windows with panoramic views across the golf course & Tyne Valley, as well as one of the many lakes in the grounds.
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 1 April 2010
Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the international golf course architecture practice founded by five times Open Champion Peter Thomson with partners Ross Perrett and Tim Lobb, has been appointed to consult on and oversee important design work on two historic courses – The Berkshire and Richmond GC. The Berkshire, which features two of the finest, traditional heathland golf courses, has appointed TPL...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 1 April 2010
A NEW six hole junior golf course, built with funding from the Ryder Cup Wales Legacy Fund, is to be opened at Llanymynech Golf Club by Carl Sargeant, Minister for Justice & Local Government on May 10. The £75,000 course has been developed with the aid of nearly £50,000 grant money from the £2 million Legacy Fund in a bid to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 31 March 2010
Get that 2-FORE!-1 voucher out and make sure you book a round at any of the six 2-FORE!-1 courses – ‘must-play’ tracks for the month of April – listed below. All offer a memorable golfing experience for half the normal green fee rates – provided of course you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Try any of these out and we guarantee you won’t...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 29 March 2010
Scotland’s world-famous Turnberry resort – a shining star of 2-FORE!-1 GOLF – is offering new and unprecedented access to the iconic Ailsa course for golfing visitors to Ayrshire. The golf experiences include: *Sunset Times on the Ailsa can now be booked in advance with no restrictions 7 days per week. Tee off times after 3pm cost £90 per person. *For those wishing to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 29 March 2010
Cornwall offers some of the best golf in England and if you’re thinking of a visit to this magical neck of the golfing woods, then you might want to check out Golf Holidays Cornwall. Golf Holidays Cornwall is a golf tour operator specialising in this beautiful county and with their local knowledge and expertise they offer keenly-priced packages and custom-designed tours...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 29 March 2010
2-FORE!-1 GOLF superstar Fairmont St Andrews – a five-star cliff-top resort in St Andrews and host of the 2010 Final Open Qualifying – has created the ideal summer vacation getaway to the iconic “Home of Golf.” Its Summer Golf for Two package combines luxury with award-winning golf at a superb venue. The package features: ·Two nights’ luxury accommodation in a newly remodelled...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 29 March 2010
With the season set to get into full swing, golfers are being given the chance to enjoy a weekend break at one of Scotland’s most up-and-coming resorts at some unbeatable prices. Letham Grange Hotel, Golf & Country Estate, which has undergone an extensive upgrade of its facilities on and off the course during the winter, is celebrating the start of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 25 March 2010
Slaley Hall – one of the top venues in 2-FORE!-1 GOLF – will see Great Britain & Ireland’s best PGA professionals take on their United States counterparts after it was confirmed as the venue for the 2013 PGA Cup. The biennial contest has become the premier international team event for PGA pros with the US current holders of the trophy after...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 March 2010
No wonder members at the £20m Saltash-based St Mellion International Resort are raring to go this season – they now have their own exclusive tee times, a huge new fleet of golf buggies to ride on, more competition tee times, and not one but two European Tour courses to play this season. The St Mellion International Resort (www.st-mellion.co.uk), which hit the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 23 March 2010
Entries are now being accepted for Royal Montrose Golf Club’s 25-Hole Golf Open which is being held on May 30. “This will be only the second time in history that an open has been held over 25 holes rather than the customary 18,” explained Brian Ritchie, Captain of Royal Montrose. “This is a unique opportunity for golfers from across the UK and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 March 2010
With the public ballot for 2010 Ryder Cup tickets set to close next month, time is running out for golf fans to guarantee themselves a place at October’s Europe v USA showdown at The Celtic Manor Resort. One way to make sure you catch all the action live and in person is with Celtic Manor’s exclusive Ryder Cup memberships, which include a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 March 2010
That’s right golfers, you can benefit from the above to Faro airport during May and give yourselves some extra unexpected spending money. Turismo de Portugal Algarve (www.algarvepromotion.pt) has teamed-up with two airlines (Thomson and Jet2) to ensure you won’t have to pay a single penny or euro to take your precious golf clubs with you for that eagerly-awaited golfing holiday throughout May. Thomson...