Thursday 23 April 2015
Golf is losing its popularity in the UK, according to figures gathered between 2003 and 2014 that show that participation has decreased by around 20%. A number of factors could be pointed out though, and indeed in 2013 the BBC found evidence suggesting that 200,000 fewer people were taking part in all sports across the country. They pointed to bad...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 17 April 2015
Monarch airlines, the leading scheduled airline to leisure destinations has got the golf season underway with flights to some of Europe’s most popular golfing destinations. Monarch has over 8,000 seats at £32.99* to top golf destinations such as Faro, Malaga and Majorca as well as over 30,000 seats at £49.99 to destinations like Tenerife, Antalya and Lanzarote; customers can also benefit...
Thursday 16 April 2015
FREE sleeve of TaylorMade Balls* Today’s Golfer have teamed up with TaylorMade to give you the chance to try a sleeve of their new Tour Preferred balls – as used by Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson. Designed to meet the demands of the best players in the world, TaylorMade says the TPs achieve the best tee-to-green performance on the market.
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 13 April 2015
Entries are now being taken for the prestigious Nike Golf Matchplay Championship which was launched in 1996 and has established itself as the biggest amateur golf event in the UK. And the good news is that TG readers will receive a £10 discount off the entry fee for the Betterball competition, & £5 off Individual competition entries. The full price is £48...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 10 April 2015
Following the fantastic success of last year’s inaugural Signature Celebrity-Amateur golf tournament, Major Golf Events have announced the launch of this year’s event which will take place in Turkey on the beautiful coast of Antalya between September 15th and 20th. Taking place at the exclusive 5 star Gloria Serenity Resort, teams of 4, consisting of 3 amateurs and a different celebrity each...
Friday 10 April 2015
Treetop Adventure Golf, Wales’ first indoor mini golf attraction, will be officially opening its doors to visitors on Tuesday the 14th of April. Located in St. David’s shopping centre, players will be able to try out two rainforest themed 18-hole courses across the 15,000 sq ft unit. Costing £1.5million, Treetop Adventure Golf has created 20 new local jobs and will be led...
Friday 10 April 2015
Wales – Green shoots and Master strokes Spring has sprung, so dust off those clubs and gear up for another great season of golf in Wales. We’re a small country, but we punch well above our weight in golfing terms – we’re home to more than 200 courses and a dazzling range of playing experiences. You’ll find rugged championship links (a Welsh...
Thursday 9 April 2015
To celebrate The Masters 2015 rewards4golf are giving away £10 to spend at Direct Golf As the golf world’s attention descends on Augusta for The Masters 2015, we expect you’re itching to get out on the course if you haven’t already this spring. To give you an added incentive rewards4golf are giving you the chance to earn £10, completely free,...
Wednesday 8 April 2015
Masters Week Sale! It’s Masters Week so what better way to celebrate than with a Subscription to one of your favourite golf magazines! Save 57% when you subscribe to either Today’s Golfer or Golf World before Monday 13th April. Plus, to ensure you have all the Masters info you need we’ll also give you a FREE digital issue of the current mag showcasing...
Thursday 2 April 2015
The Grove are hosting a suite of Pelz Golf instruction this coming season – Dave Pelz 3-Day Scoring Game School, 2-Day Wedge School, 2-Day Alumni School and 1-Day Clinic. The Grove is one of England’s finest luxury golf courses. The greens are kept in immaculate Championship condition all year round. The Grove is also one of the most welcoming courses –...
Wednesday 1 April 2015
Swedish brand, Oscar Jacobson, may boast a 112-year heritage in tailoring and many decades’ experience at the sharp end of high-quality apparel, but it has never shied away from innovation and progress, whether in the garments it creates, or now in the medium it will use to bring the OJ Sport message to the world going forwards. Following the recent move...
Monday 30 March 2015
American Golf is proud to announce that it will be launching a series of initiatives in support of the Sport England ‘This Girl Can’ campaign. The campaign aims to get more women aged between 14 -40 more active and American Golf will offer its full support to help make golf an important part of this drive. “We welcome American Golf’s...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 25 March 2015
A collection of the UK’s top golf travel trade and media were on hand to help Golf Ireland launch its new golf season in style with its 2nd St Patrick’s Golf Day at Goodwood. Journalists from some of the country’s top national, golf and online publications joined key figures from leading golf travel companies for a fun-packed day at the famous...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 24 March 2015
The only European golfer ever to hold the course record at Augusta National, has returned to another historic venue where his 48-year-old course record still stands. Maurice Bembridge, 70, now living in Switzerland, qualified for the 1967 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool by scoring a blistering 63 (9-under par) at Delamere Forest GC in Cheshire. Now widely regarded as one of the...
Friday 20 March 2015
In 2015 Scotland, the Home of Golf, welcomes the return of both The Open and the RICOH Women’s British Open. Amongst Scotland’s golfing regions, Dumfries & Galloway is a natural choice for golfers, with it’s varied landscapes creating a range of exceptional courses, from championship to undiscovered gem. Legendary golf course architect James Braid weaved his magic at Powfoot, Lochmaben and Stranraer...
Thursday 19 March 2015
TPEGS, the golf experience company run by Ryder Cup player and Sky Sports analyst Andrew Coltart and renowned European Tour coach Gary Nicol, has announced the singing of former European Tour pro Raymond Russell in a move that will see the Archerfield business target London’s corporate golf scene. Russell will run a TPEGS operation out of the prestigious Centurion Club in...
Thursday 19 March 2015
Virgin Holidays has launched Golf holidays, perfect for any amateur or budding professional, wanting to improve their handicap. With a dedicated team of golf experts on hand to book that perfect golf break to Florida, Las Vegas, California or South Carolina. The specialist ‘Birdie Bookers’ as Virgin Holidays have named their newly trained golf gurus, can offer advice and support...
Thursday 19 March 2015
Helping you play better golf is at the heart of what we do – so we’ve teamed up with one of the UK’s top instructors to launch the new Today’s Golfer Academy series. Hosted at Marriott’s golf venues across the UK by PGA Master Professional Scott Cranfield’s team of Elite coaches, these day-long teaching sessions – taking place from May to...
Monday 16 March 2015
The search for the Fuller’s London Pride Steward of the Year has narrowed with the announcement of the four regional winners for 2014. They are: Midlands: David Guest of Halesowen Golf Club, Worcestershire North: David Prior of Blackley Golf Club, Lancashire South East: Samantha Hudson of Swaffham Golf Club, Norfolk South West: Kevin Brown of Sherborne Golf Club, Dorset The national winner will...