Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 26 October 2012
American Ryan Winther secured the 2012 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship with a blow of 343-yards, but he was only there thanks to tournament saving swing in the quarter-finals. Having knocked his first five attempts out of bounds, Winther stepped up to crush his last ball 393-yards to progress as top-seed into a semi-final clash with Landon Gentry. In the semi, Winther...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 26 October 2012
Luxury clothing brand Golfino have announced the expansion of their UK business with the opening of a London West End flagship store. The VIP opening was attended by Sophie Anderton, who models the Golfino Autumn|Winter 2012|2013 Collection, and BBC presenter, golf enthusiast and former winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Chris Hollins. The Store becomes the brand’s first standalone boutique in the capital. Situated on South Molton Street,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 30 October 2012
We are proud to announce that we have joined the GoThinkBig.co.uk partnership between O2 and Bauer Media, the owners of TG. The campaign will help young people get their first step on the career ladder by offering tonnes of opportunities at Bauer brands such as Grazia, heat, FHM, Kerrang and more! Furthermore, there will be a host of graduate schemes, work placements and skills days from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
Issue 302 of Britain’s best selling golf magazine hits the shelves today, and it is packed full of incredible content! This month’s cover feature sees Nick Faldo unearth memories of how he re-built his swing to win six majors, and what he thinks of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ swings now. We also get first hits of Cobra’s new drivers and first looks at...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
There have been some truly amazing golf products to have hit the market this year – TaylorMade launched their RocketBallz franchise in January, Ping came up with the adjustable Anser driver and Callaway unveiled their RAZR Fit woods. There have also been good strides made by the ‘less fashionable’ brands, such as MD Golf who continue to produce unbelievably good products...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
This month our subscription offer has gone up a knotch; if you decide to take out an annual subscription of 13 issues of TG for £49 you will also receive the stunning MD Golf ST2 hybrid. Our subscriptions save you £9.60 on shop prices, while also being delivered to your door. Now we’re also giving new subscribers the chance to own the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 1 November 2012
It’s been another fantastic year for Rory McIlroy, with the 23-year-old securing his status as the world’s number one player with a second Major win at the USPGA Championship and a further three PGA Tour wins, including two in the FedEx Cup play-offs. The Northern Irishman has looked dominant in the last few months of 2012, but with with Tiger Woods...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
Golf can put a huge strain on your joints, says Dr Lehel Balint, an orthopedic surgeon at BMI Droitwich Spa Hospital. So being aware of how playing a round can affect your body is vital to staying injury free, improving your game and extending your career. “The golf swing is a physically demanding athletic movement,” says Dr Balint, who specialises in...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
The Final of Urban Golf’s London’s Best Golfer was played out over a brutal set-up on Pebble Beach. Some tough pin positions and slick greens asked big questions of putting strokes, and with such a prize up for grabs it was hardly surprising that there were a few “questionable” shots. John Willcox provided the most compelling evidence that the greens were on the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 5 November 2012
Independant provider of industry statistics Sports Marketing Survyes Inc. have announed that PowaKaddy have been voted the number one choice amongst UK golfers with an impressive 51% of electric trolley users owning a PowaKaddy, compared to the nearest competitor’s 22% share. The comprehensive report sampled golf club members across a wide range of handicaps, ages and geographical regions, representing a broad cross section...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Severiano Ballesteros always loved rising to the big occasion and Geoff Thrower took a page out his golfing idol’s book to clinch a dramatic play-off victory in the final of Seve Day at The Belfry – and bagged himself a dream trip for two to the 2013 Masters. Set up by Your Golf Travel in partnership with the Seve Ballesteros Foundation...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 8 November 2012
The outgoing British Olympic Association chairman, Colin Moynihan, has called for the R&A to finally open its membership up to women. Lord Moynihan, as he is formally known, told BBC Radio 5live “the Royal and Ancient should change.” The 57-year-old wants to see more equality in golf’s top order in the wake of the success of British women at London 2012. Moynihan added:...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 8 November 2012
An overwhelming number of British club golfers believe their sport doesn’t receive the coverage it deserves from national newspapers, according to a poll taken by HowDidiDo, Europe’s largest golfing community. A staggering 98 per cent of respondents to the poll on the HowDidiDo website voiced their displeasure and felt golf was not a priority for the national sporting press. Football dominates...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 9 November 2012
European Tour legend Colin Montgomerie is set to head an A-list of stars from the world of sport and showbusiness in an exciting new celebrity event that will form part of Golf Live 2013. Monty will oversee four teams of celebrities that will take part in The Celebrity Cup at Golf Live when the fourth version of the annual show takes...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 9 November 2012
The Vale Resort’s junior golf team is celebrating success after winning the 2012 Wales Junior Inter-Club Championship in Builth Wells last week (Wednesday 31 October). The team, captained by Callum Yorston (17) and made up of Delon Hau (18), Mathew Rees (15), Tim Harry (15), Harrie Llewellyn (15), and Ryan Thomas (18), braved poor weather conditions to take on the best...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 13 November 2012
As Christmas draws closer we’ve got a blinding subscription offer to give you more for your money. This week we’re offering an extra £10 off with the voucher code TGOLF£10. Even with this discount, you can still get the stunning MD Golf ST2 hybird, in a number of lofts and shaft flexes. Subscribtion with the hybrid and this voucher is now only £39. If you’re...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 13 November 2012
After recent ground breaking events such as the Felix Baumgartner Stratosphere jump, Red Bull have moved into another innovative market, launching a new App with the help of Nokia. The ‘World of Red Bull’ phone app allows users to access all of Red Bull’s music, sporting and cultural based content. The application utilises Nokia maps and other technology on the Lumia and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 14 November 2012
As December moves ever closer, increasing amounts of festive offers are slowly appearing and the latest one from MD Golf is a particular favourite here at TG. They are offering their customers a free six month subscription to TG when you spend over £100 at their online store at www.mdgolf.co.uk. They are also offering a free 12 month subscription when you spend over £200. The...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 22 November 2012
This month’s Golf World is now on the shelves, and to celebrate we’ve got another great subscription offer. Sign-up this month and you can receive your favourite magazine delivered straight to your door, plus a dozen premium Srixon Z-Star balls (RRP £44.00) – all for just £49! The Z-Star is a premium three-piece golf ball, designed for swing speeds between 80mph and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 22 November 2012
Another month has come and gone and with it brings another great issue of Golf World magazine. This month our cover features golf’s two biggest names, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Inside we look at both men individually and head-to-head, including the numbers involved in Rory’s reported upcoming move to Nike. We also take a look at Ian Poulter’s Ferrar collection and speak to...