Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
Purchase a team in the prestigious Royal Golf Club Pro-Am and you and two guests will enjoy an unrivalled golfing experience. The tournament marks the climax of the sixth annual Gulf Air PGA Pro Captain Challenge featuring visiting PGA Professionals from the United Kingdom. Pros from Bahrain and around the region will also participate, each Pro leading a team of...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 18 September 2009
The Most Improved Golfer competition may have finished but you can still join TG’s Handicap Tracker and take shots off your best round. Some golfers have already seen 10 shots and more knocked off their handicaps using TG’s Instruction Tips and recording their scores on the handicap tracker. It is a free free, quick and easy way to track your golf rounds...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
Yorkshire’s Tom Hollingworth slammed all the established stars of European long driving to emerge as the Open Division TSG European Long Drive champion for 2009 in his first ever competition at Close House, Northumberland. Hollingworth made it through the last-chance qualifying on day one and announced his arrival as a title contender with the longest drive of the day, a whopping 380...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
It’s crunch time in the inaugural Race to Dubai with time running out before the Dubai World Championship at the Jumeirah Golf Estate from 19-22 November. Players are jostling for position with only the top 60 in the European Tour standings will qualify for the season’s final event, with the winner pocketing a cool $2 million. 13 players have already earned over €1...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
Fancy the golfing day out of a lifetime? Then pencil Saturday October 31 at The Grove in Hertfordshire into your diary. TG has teamed-up with the classy five-star The Grove to put on a one-off golf day to remember. Highlight of the day will be tackling the fantastic Grove course itself and following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, who romped to an...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
Today is the final round of the HSBC Golf World Champion of Champions event at Royal Birkdale and you can keep up-to-date with all the live scoring. 50 amateurs from across the UK have qualified for the two-round final by being their club champions and are currently battling it out for a shiny trophy, great prizes and the coveted title of HSBC Golf...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 16 September 2009
“Ryan, you have a great looking swing and I’m sure you’re playing off a very low handicap. I have two observations with your method I would like you to consider. “Firstly, you grip the club quite strong (seeing three knuckles or so) in your left hand. This is not a fault and common today with lots of Tour players, but be aware in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 15 September 2009
Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall will be representing Manchester United in the pro:fantastic Golf Challenge. The devout Red Devils fan, who plays mechanic Tyrone in the ITV soap, will be lining up alongside fellow United fans and going head to head with their Manchester City rivals at Worsley Park Golf Club tomorrow (September 17]. Halsall will be one of several famous faces on...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
A dream golfing holiday at Spain’s world-famous La Manga resort is just one of a number of fantastic golf competitions on offer this month. The golf competitions are easy to enter and to be in with a chance of winning one of these superb prizes and be the envy of your golfing pals click here… One lucky reader will win a luxury five-night...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
Eighteen times Major winner and RBS ambassador, Jack Nicklaus, visited Southport’s Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa this week to provide some valuable golf coaching to youngsters from The First Tee of Manchester. Nicklaus, Honorary Chairman of The First Tee, met with the children to not only provide instruction on the game of golf, but to discuss the importance of lessons, sportsmanship,...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
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Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 9 September 2009
“Well Chunkin-dawg, I have to say I like your action a lot and you are obviously a competent player. “From the video image it’s not easy to see a lot of close detail or your ball flight but I wouldn’t suggest you change much with your swing because it looks very good to me. “You have a compact backswing of a more...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 8 September 2009
Today’s Golfer is hell bent on bringing you the very best golf site on the internet and as part of that push we’re launching a huge video area for you to enjoy. Within it you’ll find dozens of exclusives, from behind the scenes interviews and tours to never-seen before new equipment launches and amazing instruction from TG’s top teaching pros. Click here...
Written by TG Travel Writer on Tuesday 8 September 2009
2010 golf breaks at 2009 prices… Book by September 30th and receive a cash discount of up to £300. (Windsor, Berks – September 7, 2009) Golfbreaks.com, Europe’s largest golf travel company, has launched an amazing ‘Early Birdie’ promotion, allowing groups to book a 2010 golf break at 2009 prices, and also giving them the opportunity to receive up to £300 discount...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 4 September 2009
Britain’s oldest golfer has sadly passed away at the age of 101 after 83 years playing the game he loved. Charles Viner, who celebrated his 100th birthday with a game of golf, continued to play up until he turned 101 when illness prevented him from getting out onto the course. Viner, who played his golf at The Shropshire Golf Centre, even asked...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 4 September 2009
The best young golfers in the country are already on their way to becoming global stars after a recent tournament reached more than 15 million people in the UK and 156 million across the globe. More than 430 competitors from 30 countries battled it out in the U.S Kids Golf European Championships in East Lothian, Scotland this summer with three UK youngsters...
Friday 4 September 2009
The European Long Drive championship final is taking place next Sunday (Sept 13, 2009) and you can go for FREE! The day is packed with big-hitting action. The first event is at 10am and see the junior combatants go for it. There is also the Senior event, the Ladies and the Open categories throughout the day. The event is being held at...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 27 August 2009
European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie has been presented with the Captain’s Club Car ahead of the Johnnie Walker Championships at Gleneagles. Monty was absolutely thrilled to receive his Club Car Precedent car, which as well as being customised in the striking blue and gold of the European Union, has specially embroidered seats sporting the European Flag and ‘Captain’s Car’ emblazoned...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 24 August 2009
“Hi Dingotoad, not sure of your shot pattern but suspect you pull some shots straight left and fade your driver now and again. “I’d like you to try squaring up your shoulders at address – you’re aiming left at the moment. “During your backswing you need to cultivate a litle more opening of the clubface so you can do the opposite and close...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 21 August 2009
“Ben, you’re not far away with your swing but there are three areas to work on with your technique which should provide more consistency and better ball striking. “You tend to stand a little near the ball at address so need to push your backside out more, lean forward more with your balance even and less on your heels. “Your backswing is...