Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 15 November 2011
The Today’s Golfer Fantasy League continues in Asia this week for the European Tour and Asian Tour co-sanctioned Iskandar Johor Open, in Malaysia. The addition of the event to the European Tour schedule means a strong field has made the trip to challenge defending champion Padraig Harrington. The tournament is held at Horizon Hills G&CC for a second year; a high-quality venue that has...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 15 November 2011
The depth of young talent at the Burhill Golf & Leisure’s 10 venues was on full display, as the UK’s leading golf course owner and operator staged its inaugural BGL Junior Trophy. Hosted by Hoebridge Golf Centre, Woking (www.hoebridgegc.co.uk), the new competition was free to enter and open to junior members from the 10 Burhill Golf & Leisure venues. Twenty-six talented...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 16 November 2011
Providing professional golf tuition at your finger tips, Pocket Pro is a new golf coaching app featuring 25 golf lessons specifically designed not just for the range or the home, but in the moment when they are needed most – whilst playing on the course. Created by golf professional James Ellis, the app is designed to help execute the right shot...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 16 November 2011
The merger of the English Golf Union (EGU) and the English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) has ben approved at simultaneous general meetings of both organisations. The merger will come into effect on 1 January 2012 and will create England Golf, one national governing body to represent all amateur golfers in England. The merger proposal was approved by 86 per cent of the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 22 November 2011
With only three tournaments to go, things are really heating up in the Today’s Golfer Fantasy League, which changes continents this week for the South African Open. A number of big names are playing the World Cup of Golf this week so the focus in South Africa is very much on maintaining European Tour status and making a final push for the top 60 who qualify...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 25 November 2011
All in the festive spirit, Druh Belts & Buckles is offering a free pair of ‘db’ cufflinks worth £25 to anyone who orders a Druh Belt online at www.druhbeltsandbuckles.com from now until Christmas Day! Whilst a Druh Belt makes a fantastic Christmas present for any of the golfers in your life, the inclusion of a pair of ‘db’ cufflinks in either...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Friday 25 November 2011
New TG Elite Teaching Pro Tom Denby was crowned Junior Coach of the Year at the prestigious 2011 Pro Shop Europe Awards. The award ceremony, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the golf industry, was held at Wentworth Golf Club on 17th November by leading golf trade Publication, Pro Shop Europe and recognised the key people, businesses and brands from UK Golf industry.
Friday 25 November 2011
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Written by TG Web Producer, Harriet Linton on Monday 28 November 2011
Who wants a piece of chocolate every day when you could have free golfing gear and holidays courtesy of Today’s Golfer? That’s right, the TG Advent Calendar is back for a second year and it’s bigger and better than ever. The TG Advent Calendar will give you a new competition every day from December 1 to Christmas Day. There will be a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 30 November 2011
PGA captain Eddie Bullock and Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie helped give British troops a boost with a whistle stop tour of Afghanistan. The PGA-organised trip was designed to show support for the efforts of soldiers in helping establish a new future for the war-ravaged country. Former PGA captain Parnell Reilly from Huddersfield club Bradley Park also joined Bullock and Montgomerie as...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 29 November 2011
It’s the penultimate tournament of the Today’s Golfer Fantasy League and the European Tour season at this week’s UBS Hong Kong Open. There are a number of different battles taking place at Fanling GC; Rory McIlroy will be hoping to close the gap on Luke Donald at the top of the Race to Dubai, a host of golfers will be looking to force their way...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 1 December 2011
The new cover for the EA Sports Tiger Woods 13 game has been unveiled – with Rory McIlroy joining the former world number one as the cover star. The race to be pictured alongside Woods on the cover prompted a social media war between some of the world’s leading players with Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald all vying for the...
Written by TG Web Producer on Thursday 8 December 2011
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Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 14 December 2011
As club golfers we get to play many different formats of the game we love. This variety is fantastic – as opposed to the endless strokeplay tournaments the pros play – and while a change is nice, everyone still has their favourite. So what’s yours?...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 12 January 2012
Now there is no avoiding Friday 13th as 2012 holds the maximum number any given calendar year can have and it could be argued that the two in 2013 are even more unlucky! However, for brides and grooms at the world-famous Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa in St Andrews, the day will be far from unlucky. To celebrate this...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 17 January 2012
Following the merger of the English Golf Union and the English Women’s Golf Association on New Year’s Day, John Petrie has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the new organisation, England Golf. The decision to appoint John Petrie, who was previously Chief Executive of the English Golf Union, in the role was ratified at the first meeting of the new...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
Golf clubs and courses up and down the country are being invited to take part in the inaugural Macmillan Big Golf Drive scheduled to take place on Friday August 24. Around the country golf clubs and golfers will club together and put on all kinds of events to raise money for people affected by cancer. Says Macmillan Golf Programme Manager Claire Driscoll:...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 31 January 2012
This year promises to be another amazing season on the European Tour, with the race for Ryder Cup places heating up and more strength in depth than ever before. There are a host of world class players among the list of favourites, but who do you think will top the 2012 Race to Dubai?...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 24 January 2012
England Golf and Fuller’s London Pride have announced an extension to the current partnership that will see Fuller’s London Pride continue as the Official Beer of England Golf until 2016. Since the partnership was formed in 2006, London Pride has supported a number of key initiatives at club level throughout England, including title sponsorship of the EGU Gold Medal, the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
Top golfing personalities Darren Clarke, the reigning Open champion, Sir Nick Faldo and Peter Alliss are backing the UK’s biggest charity golf event, challenging golfers to tackle four 18 hole courses in just one epic day! Teeing off at sunrise on the longest Friday of the year, 22 June, each team of four will need to play 72 holes in...