Written by TG Courses Editor on Sunday 4 January 2009
Let’s face it, just about anybody who’s picked up a golf club – and many who haven’t – know all about the likes of Turnberry, Royal Birkdale and Wentworth. They’re all tip-top venues and as a result most golfers know all there is to know about such classy courses. But what about the unsung heroes, the courses you’ve probably never even...
Written by Tg Courses Editor on Tuesday 30 December 2008
Ultra-long courses may be the norm nowadays, but short can nevertheless mean sweet in golf course playing terms and you should give it a try in 2009. Just check out the little beauties below – all great fun to play, they won’t cost you an arm and a leg to tee it up and another plus point is that if you...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 December 2008
De Vere has a selection of exclusive rates for golfers to take advantage of this winter at their stunning UK championship courses. Eleven of De Vere’s finest courses are covered within the promotion, from The Carrick course on the picturesque banks of Loch Lomond, to the Jack Nicklaus signature course at Carden Park and the immaculate Hunting Course at Slaley Hall. ...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 23 December 2008
Golfers should ignore the near-arctic conditions and look on the bright side of golfing life… the thrilling golfing challenges that await when the new season gets underway. To help you do this and to get you in the golfing mood, we’ve come up with a Top 10 list of cracking golf courses you’ve just got to play in 2009. Cast your eyes...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 17 December 2008
Six Yorkshire teenagers will travel to Spain next month in a bid to secure glory for England in the Junior Team Home Nations Championship. Willow Valley Golf’s junior members will represent their country at the prestigious La Manga course on January 17-22 after qualifying for the Under 18s event by winning the English Inter-Club tournament, a national junior competition which attracted...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 16 December 2008
2-FORE!-1 is one of the biggest and best schemes in golf, giving golfers the opportunity to play top golf courses all over the UK for half the normal green fee – and it has some incredible courses signed up for 2009! So what are you waiting for? Get your 2-FORE!-1 voucher and book some quality golf at a quality price. And if...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 10 December 2008
Former England football hero David Platt’s Major Golf company has teamed up with Tom Warsop of Tailormade Luxury Golf Holidays to launch a brand new concept – The Prestige Golf Tour. Members of the Tour will be invited to play in one or more events which will be staged on 6 of the UK’s most famous courses. Every event is open...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Wednesday 10 December 2008
Golf ‘up north’ has received a big boost following the news that North East businessman Graham Wylie is investing £8m into redevelopment projects at classy Close House Hotel and golf course at Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The existing golf course at this beautiful hotel has recently undergone a complete update to the tune of over one million pounds, with a...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 9 December 2008
A brand new, purpose built 43-bedroom hotel and spa is set to open at Bowood G&CC in Wiltshire next May. The new addition to the impresssive 2,000 acre Bowood estate will harness its breathtaking landscape and wide open spaces to present a unique destination resort within rolling Wiltshire countryside. Historic Bowood has been home to the Lansdowne family since 1754 and features Capability...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 December 2008
Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club have announced the third phase of the extensive £½ million refurbishment programme, which will commence in January. Following the impressive results of their hotel refurbishment programme earlier this year, the club will be investing a further £150,000 in their food and beverage offerings at the club. The revamped bar and bistro will be fresh and vibrant...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 December 2008
Miss World contestants, including Miss England and Miss Scotland (both pictured),have tackled the world’s most exciting golf hole – the Extreme 19th at Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa. A selection of girls each had a go at trying to hit the green on the iconic hole, where the tee sits an incredible 430 metres above the green and...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 5 December 2008
Sam Torrance, Scotland’s Ambassador for Golf, has revealed a range of fantastic winter golf deals across the country involving some of its must-play golf courses. Offering further discounted green fees which can also be packaged up with accommodation or entry to local attractions, the golf passes are an extra reason to celebrate Scotland’s golfing legacy as the country gears up to...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
If you’re looking for some quality golf this winter but with the emphahsis on value for money then the latest Brocket Hall green fee offers may make you sit up and take notice. The luxurious golf resort, based in Hertfordshire is offering golfers’ a day on one of their championship golf courses, the Melbourne or Palmeston, this Jan or Feb and...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
The finishing touches are being put to Ireland’s new golf masterpiece as the Nick Faldo Championship Course at Lough Erne Resort near Enniskillen prepares to open on July 1st 2009. Set on a breathtaking peninsula between Lower Lough Erne and Castle Hume Lough in the rolling countryside of Fermanagh, the inspirational creation by six times major champion Faldo is already being...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 4 December 2008
A golf course designed by European Tour chairman Neil Coles and vice-chairman Angel Gallardo has been described as “the most photogenic course in the world.” That was the expert view of the production team who have filmed European Tour events throughout the world for the last 15 years. Following the European Tour Final Qualifying event held at PGA Golf de Catalunya...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
Donald Trump has announced his local development team to turn his Trump International Golf Links Scotland dream into reality… And heading the A team will be Neil Hobday, who has been appointed Project Director, along with top UK-based course architects Hawtree Ltd. The full-line-up is as follows: Dundas & Wilson LLP – Planning Agents and Legal Counsel Ironside Farrar – Environmental and Landscape Consultants W...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 4 December 2008
The Prestige Golf Society offers golf enthusiasts the opportunity to play in a fun, competitive tournament on the very best golf courses in the UK and Ireland. Launched by Tailormade Luxury Golf Holidays, the Prestige Golf Society is open to anyone who wants to play golf on the best courses in the UK and Ireland. Membership is just £50 per person which...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Friday 28 November 2008
The cost of developing an 18-hole golf course has increased by more than 20% in the past three to five years. That is the outcome of KPMG Golf Advisory Practice’s latest Golf Course Development Cost Survey for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The report, a new, updated version of a study first conducted in 2005, shows that the design...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 21 November 2008
La Cala Resort in Mijas, Málaga has been voted the best golf resort in the southern Spanish region of Andalucía by a panel of industry experts. The award was one of five presented during the inaugural Andalusian Golf Awards, organised by the prestigious industry publication, Andalucía Golf. Miguel Ángel Jimenéz and Azahara Muñoz were adjudged the best golfers in 2008, Valderrama received...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Monday 3 November 2008
Donald Trump has finally won his battle to build “the world’s best golf course” on the Scottish coast. The billionaire has been fighting opposition by environmentalists to his resort on protected sand dunes at Balmedie, just north of Aberdeen. The RSPB and the Scottish Wildlife Trust were among those who opposed the project, which was rejected by local council planners last year. But this...