Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 June 2009
A new sixteen-room hotel – just six miles from Turnberry – opens on July 11…just in time to offer last-minute four-star accommodation for golfers looking to attend the British Open (July 16-19). The Woodland Bay Hotel near Girvan has a small number of Open packages left which include accommodation for two, full Scottish breakfast, packed lunches and even transport to and from Turnberry. The stunning...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 3 June 2009
The Corporate Masters, now in its eleventh year, continues its reputation as the ‘must enter’ corporate golf experience for golfing businessmen and women in the UK and further afield. Once again the venues involved take in the finest of UK courses to create a first-class line-up: the renowned heritage of Walton Heath and Stoke Park, the tour quality of De Vere...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 3 June 2009
De Vere Slaley Hall is hosting the North East Corporate Masters on Tuesday 15th September 2009, for senior executives doing business in the North East. Knight of the North To play at De Vere Slaley Hall is to walk in the footsteps of some of the world’s best golfers. The Dave Thomas-designed Hunting Course has regularly hosted the European and European...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 2 June 2009
The Carrick is hosting the Scottish Corporate Cup on Wednesday 9th September 2009, for senior executives doing business in Scotland. History Having opened in 2007, De Vere’s latest gem, The Carrick on Loch Lomond has quickly established itself as one of the UK’s premier golf courses. Set in a breathtaking location on the banks of Loch Lomond surrounded by the...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 1 June 2009
The Celtic Manor Resort Golf Academy has opened a new state-of-the-art all-weather practice facility – in the presence of golfing legend Arnold Palmer. The new short-game facility, now Wales’ National Centre of Excellence, was unveiled earlier this month during Palmer’s visit to the upcoming Ryder Cup venue. The practice area features three Huxley All-Weather Golf Greens and three large Huxley All-Weather Practice Tees enabling...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 1 June 2009
Marriott Forest of Arden is hosting the Engineering Corporate Masters on Wednesday 1st July 2009, for senior executives and their guests in the engineering industry. History The Championship course at Marriott Forest of Arden is one of England’s top inland championship golf courses. The Arden course is situated amidst the trout lakes of Lord Aylesford’s 10,000acre estate at Packington Park. ...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Sunday 31 May 2009
Walton Heath’s Old Course is hosting the Financial Services Corporate Masters on Monday 22nd June 2009, for IFA’s intermediaries and senior executives in the financial industry. History With a history taking in such luminaries as James Braid, Winston Churchill, Edward VIII and Jack Nicklaus, Walton Heath has a story to tell. The two courses intertwine through some of the most...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Saturday 30 May 2009
Stoke Park is hosting the English Corporate Cup on Monday 15th June 2009, for senior executives and their guests doing business in England. A touch of gold The Stoke Park Club is located at Stoke Poges, a charismatic town situated on the fringe of the Chiltern Hundreds. Designed by Harry Colt and officially opened in 1908, Stoke Park is undeniably...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 29 May 2009
Stoke Park is hosting the Construction Corporate Masters on Wednesday 10th June 2009, for senior executives and their guests in the construction industry. A touch of gold The Stoke Park Club is located at Stoke Poges, a charismatic town situated on the fringe of the Chiltern Hundreds. Designed by Harry Colt and officially opened in 1908, Stoke Park is undeniably...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 29 May 2009
It’s never been easier to buy the best golf gear at the cheapest prices than with TG Golf Shop. This week on TG Golf Shop many of you have been turning to Callaway for rescue clubs and hybrids and PowaKaddy have been cleaning up in the trolleys section. Rescue clubs 1. Callaway FT Rescue 2. Callaway X Hybrid 3. Cobra Baffler TWS Wedges 1. Titleist Vokey...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 29 May 2009
It doesn’t get any better than a hole-in-one and four lucky TG readers on Handicap Tracker have achieved that great feat recently. Chris Powell (eight handicap), Timothy French (23 handicap), Steven Thomson (28 handicap) and Neville Pope (19 handicap) all found the bottom of the cup with a single blow. As well as providing unrivalled ecstasy and emptying their pockets at the 19th,...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 28 May 2009
Are you the current Club Champion at your golf club? Then you can enter a fantastic competition which could see you win a trip to Royal Birkdale. For more details about this event and how to enter click here… Champion of Champions qualifying dates: Southport & Ainsdale: Monday 6th July The Belfry – PGA National: Tuesday 21st July Saunton – East: Wednesday 22nd...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 28 May 2009
You could be crowned TG’s Most Improved Golfer of 2009 and win an absolute stack of prizes! Plus… everyone who takes part can claim a FREE 30-minute game assessment with TG Top 12 Teacher and Sky commentator Scott Cranfield. Cut your handicap by the most shots this summer and we’ll send you on a golfing holiday of a lifetime. There are...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 28 May 2009
“Jules, it looks like you’ve worked hard on your action. It’s difficult to be totally subjective without seeing your ball flight but it’s a great swing. “I feel your right hand grip creeps a little ‘under’ or strong and your hands set back. This means you have to create a little too much roll or hand action in your backswing to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 27 May 2009
With the greatest team event in golf heading to Celtic Manor in Wales next year the eyes of the golfing world will be on the principality. We want to know if you’ll be heading to Wales to sample golf in the country before the world’s top players arrive for the Ryder Cup in 2010. Are you planning to get ahead...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009
The brand-spanking new Today’s Golfer website has been live for six weeks now and we want to know what you think about it. Are you happy with the incresed focus on equipment, instruction and courses? What do you like about the new site? What don’t you like? And is it easy to find what you want? By taking 60 seconds to fill...
Tuesday 26 May 2009
The new Golf World is out now, packed with pro instruction, Tour interviews, event previews and gear insight.
Written by TG Staff Wrtier on Tuesday 26 May 2009
Hit it closer than you ever have before with the help of the latest issue of Today’s Golfer magazine. If you dream of finding more fairways and peppering more pins, you need to get your hands on the new issue of TG – on sale now!...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 22 May 2009
With the Blind Golf season just two months old, current Blind Open champ and Yes! Golf stalwart Mike Mayo chalked up his first win of the season at the SBGS Greater Glasgow Classic at Wishaw GC. Lanarkshire. Mayo only narrowly missed out on the winner’s trophy in the previous week’s SBGS West Classic at Prestwick St Nicolas by just two shots. He...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 22 May 2009
Well Louis, for the amount of time I believe you have been playing you have developed a great swing. But two areas you need to improve are your posture and takeaway. If you tilt forward too much over the ball at set-up your weight can get too much in your toes affecting your balance and power, so set up a little...