Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 January 2010
Not even snow can stop play at Suffolk course Ufford Park. Ufford Park is certainly living up to its reputation as being a top year-round venue capable of beating virtually anything the elements can throw at it. “We have been voted in the UK’s top winter courses for the last four years, due to our excellent natural drainage. “Today we had different obstacles to overcome,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 31 December 2009
You can start the new year in style at top North Yorkshire venue Rudding Park – FREE golf is up for grabs there during January and February! Book eight or more golfers to visit Rudding in summer or autumn 2010 and your group will be eligible to receive the cracking deal below – including free golf on the superb Repton short...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 December 2009
Don’t know where to go for your winter 2-FORE!-1 golfing ‘fix?’ Then head west, south west to be precise, and you’ll be spoilt for choice. There are some outstanding 2-FORE!-1 GOLF venues in this region and even better news is that many are playable throughout the year…apart from when several inches of snow and ice descend on them of course! So provided they’re...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 December 2009
PGA Catalunya Resort, venue of the 2009 Spanish Open and European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, has been ranked the number six golf course in Continental Europe, in a revised listing published today. Top 100 Courses, the online course rankings group, has updated its European rankings and elevated the resort’s Stadium Course into the Top 10, making it the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
Scotland of course is widely recognised as the Home of Golf so its probably no real surprise that there are some fantastic 2-FORE!-1 GOLF venues in and around the capital of Edinburgh. In fact just outside the great city you’ll find the Old Course at Musselburgh Links, officially recognised as the oldest golf course in the world and amazingly offering half-price...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
Here are the 2-FORE!-1 golfing angels of the north – courses where you’re guaranteed a game (as soon as the snow has cleared off of course) whatever time of the year. Yes, come rain or shine (but obviously not snow and ice!) there’s every chance you’ll be able to tee it up at these magnificent seven 2-FORE!-1 GOLF venues, all of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 December 2009
Following the success of phase one, Ripon City Golf Club has implemented the next stage of Swan Golf Designs’ renovation recommendations over the Autumn of 2009. Since being appointed in the summer of 2008 to formulate a long-term plan for the club, SGD have overseen improvements to three holes whilst carrying out more detailed research into the possibilities of enhancing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 December 2009
If you’re looking for a great deal for 2010 along with luxury and relaxation, fine dining, beautiful surroundings, great weather and fantastic golf then look no further! Designed in a village style with low rise buildings and set right on the golf course, the beautiful 5 star Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus is a relaxing and tranquil place to spend your...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
Oceânico Golf will play host to the inaugural Oceânico Golf Ladies Week between February 11-14. The owners of seven golf courses in the Algarve, that includes the Oceânico Victoria, the host venue to the Portugal Masters, and the recently opened and critically acclaimed Amendoeira Golf Resort, will be running a special event, designed specifically to attract travelling lady golfers to their...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 16 December 2009
Norwich is the capital of Norfolk and East Anglia and there’s some terrific golf courses in and around the cathedral city, including several in 2-FORE!-1 GOLF. Just outside Norwich you’ll find the splendid Norfolk Golf & Country Club, home of a fine par 72 parkland track, but if you’re after a test of links golf then head for nearby Great Yarmouth &...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 16 December 2009
One of the best-known and most popular administrators in international golf has been appointed Non-Executive Director at the prestigious Goodwood resort in West Sussex. Eddie Bullock, who oversaw numerous major professional tournaments at Woburn Golf Club where he served as managing director for nine years, brings a wide range of skills and experience to his new role at the award-winning historic...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 December 2009
Crown Golf, the UK golf industry’s largest owner and operator, held its annual conference at the group’s flagship property St Mellion International Resort. Among the 80 delegates were management teams from the company’s 31 golf clubs, plus staff from Crown Golf’s Binfield, Berkshire headquarters, led by Chief Executive Stephen Lewis. And the climax to the three-day Conference, the Crown Golf Annual Awards...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 12 December 2009
The Carrick golf course, set on the banks of Loch Lomond, has formed a reciprocal partnership with Predator Ridge Resort in Canada, another spectacular course designed by renowned golf course architect, Doug Carrick. The partnership will allow members of The Carrick on Loch Lomond use of the world class facilities at Predator Ridge, including championship golf course and Golf Performance Centre,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 10 December 2009
The city of Nottingham is of course famous for the legend of Robin Hood but there’s no way golfers will be robbed at the excellent 2-FORE!-1 Golf venues in this neck of the golfing woods. On the contrary, you’ll have a merry old time at places like College Pines at nearby Worksop – it’s a fine heathland track and is playable...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 10 December 2009
Moor Court Manor – the largest and most eco friendly ambassadorial new build mansion to be built in East Sussex – could prove the perfect abode for golfing enthusiasts. This exclusive Clive Wilson-designed ambassadorial mansion house leaves no stone left unturned for today’s elite purchasers wanting to buy into an eco friendly lifestyle concept. Indeed the salubrious address will be the most energy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 December 2009
We continue our 2-FORE!-1 golfing tour of Britain by checking out the 2-FORE!-1 GOLF highlights in and around the city of Leicester. The East Midlands city boasts a number of cracking parkland tracks but arguably none better than the classy venue of Stapleford Park which has impressively matured after opening nearly a decade ago. Stapleford Park is literally down the road from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 December 2009
Rather than sitting around at home waiting for that bright red envelope to land on your doormat, make sure you grab yourself a romantic date on the golf course this Valentine’s Day by joining TEEforeTWO. Through TEEforeTWO, the UK’s premier website for single golfers, you can link up with hundreds of like-minded individuals who not only love to play golf, but...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 December 2009
In a superb display of golf in cold easterly winds, 1963 Open Champion and Golf Hall Of Fame member Sir Bob Charles showed younger competitors he still has what it takes by winning the PowerPlay Golf Charity Exhibition Match at Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch, New Zealand. Charles carded 26 PowerPlay Golf points to win the event by a single point...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 December 2009
Whatever the weather you can now enjoy the world’s greatest high definition golf simulators at Golf Central situated in the heart of Bournemouth Town Centre. Golf Central, Bournemouth’s newest indoor facility, will not only showcase five Full Swing Golf simulators with over 50 famous golf courses worldwide to choose from, providing incredible accuracy and realism, but will also operate the very...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 7 December 2009
Heythrop Park, England’s newest golf resort located 30 minutes north west of Oxford near Chipping Norton is launching two exclusive “Membership Open Days” on Saturday 12th December 2009 and Wednesday 16th December. Golfers throughout the region are invited to register promptly for either date and play the Championship Bainbridge Course for the very first time. The day includes breakfast on arrival,...