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  • Video: Man Sets World Record With 14-Foot Driver

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 December 2012

    Michael Furrh of Rolling Hills Country Club in Texas, has set a new world record for a long-drive with a long club, after sweeping his 14-foot 2.5 inch driver 146-yards.  The Caddie Master and Assistant Professional broke the previous record that stood at 134.5 yards with a 13-foot-5-inch club. Watch the video below to see how he managed to control the massive driver:     The video above is property...

  • Video: Gareth Bale Trick Shot

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 December 2012

    Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale is usually known for his great touch, but usually it is with his trusty left boot, not his mid-irons! The Welsh winger recently uploaded this video to Youtube, where he shows off his ball juggling skills in a parody of the famous Tiger Woods Nike advert. Bale, who plays off 11, is a regular on the golf course with...

  • Your Golf Travel duo among the awards again

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 5 December 2012

    In a remarkable double for Your Golf Travel’s Ross Marshall and Andrew Harding – and a welcome boost for the golf and travel industries – the innovative business duo have been recognised by The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 guide as owning two of the UK’s fastest growing private companies. The entrepreneurial pair have made history as it is the...

  • Sign-up To The TG Advent Calendar 2012

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 December 2012

    Our 2012 Advent Calendar is up-and-running and so far we’ve got three fantastic prizes for you to win! Make sure you sign up to receive our brilliant daily reminder emails – never miss a competition! PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, due to technical issues, any November sign-ups to our daily reminders have not been processed, but do not fear, it is now working and...

  • Peter Alliss ‘Masters Golf Tournament’ rounds off a great year

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 29 November 2012

    The 25th Peter Alliss Masters Golf Tournament, held last month at Elie in Scotland, capped an amazing year for the charity it benefits. Peter Alliss was unfortunately able to attend, but TV Presenter Steve Rider and Paralympic Gold Medallist & World Champion Monique Kalkman played in the Tournament. Then in the evening they entertained everyone with brilliant after dinner speeches at the Tournament...

  • TG Issue 303 Now Available On The iPad!

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 29 November 2012

    Issue 303 of Britain’s best selling golf magazine is now available to download from the App Store, and it is packed full of incredible content! This month’s cover feature sees TG tackle a new grip revolution that could turn your game around in 2013, including video instruction that shows you how to analyse your personal biomechanics to see how they could affect...

  • TG Issue 303 Now On Sale!

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 29 November 2012

    Issue 303 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 TG tackle a new grip revolution that could turn your game around in 2013, including analysis of your personal biomechanics to see how they could affect your impact position and a simple five-step guide to changing your...

  • Subscribe To TG for £49 And Get An MD Golf ST2 Hybrid Worth £79.99!

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 29 November 2012

    This month 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! The subscription saves you £9.60 on shop prices, £79.99 on a hybrid and the effort of going out and buying it as it is delivered to your door. What’s more, you can choose your ST2 with lofts of...

  • Glenmuir ‘Seve Tribute Box’ Set To Raise £120,000 For Charity

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 28 November 2012

    Golfers are being given an incredible opportunity to own a slice of golfing history with the launch of a limited edition 2012 Ryder Cup Seve Tribute Box Set – containing exclusively embroidered Glenmuir clothing. Priced £150, the sequentially numbered box sets each contain a high quality Glenmuir navy lambswool jumper and white cotton polo shirt with the Official 2012 Ryder Cup...

  • Former Open champ joins Your Golf Travel

    Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 28 November 2012

    Former Open champion Darren Clarke has agreed a new role with Your Golf Travel to become the global brand ambassador for Europe’s largest golf tour operator. Clarke, one of the frontrunners to succeed Jose Maria Olazabal as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain in 2014, will be at the forefront of Your Golf Travel’s promotional activities over the coming months, while he will...

  • Win Fabulous Prizes In Our Exclusive TG Advent Calendar!

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 28 November 2012

    Who would want a piece of chocolate every day when you could win a fantastic golfing prize courtesy of Today’s Golfer? The TG Advent Calendar will give you a new competition to enter every day between December 1st and 25th, with a total prize worth of over £4,600. In 2010 and 2011 prizes included electric trolleys, golf holidays, clothing, bags, drivers, putters...

  • Ian Poulter Angry At Old Course Changes

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 28 November 2012

    Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter has spoken out about his disapproval of the changes being made to St Andrews’ Old Course ahead of the 2015 Open Championship. The Englishman tweeted: “If they make changes to the Old Course at St Andrews they are insane. The course is great, just leave the winning score up to mother nature. “They are going to change...

  • Win A 2012 Ryder Cup Highlights DVD

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 26 November 2012

    This month TG and Golf World are offering their readers the chance to win a copy of the Miracle at Medinah Ryder Cup highlights DVD. The discs feature one of most amazing Ryder Cups of all time. For two days the Americans had the upper hand, with Keegan Bradley and Bubba Watson leading the American charge. Then suddenly, late on Saturday afternoon,...

  • Top-3 Spot For Direct Golf At Prestigious Industry Awards

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 26 November 2012

    Direct Golf UK is celebrating after being shortlisted and winning an award for one of the best PR and Marketing Teams at the prestigious Pro Shop Europe Industry Awards 2012. The star-studded awards ceremony, the ‘Oscars’ of the UK golf industry, took place on 15th November at the world renowned Wentworth Golf Club, Surrey. Speaking after collecting the award, John Andrew,...

  • Follow Us On Twitter And Win A Luke Donald Signed Visor

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 26 November 2012

    Today’s Golfer is Britain’s best-selling golf magazine and in a bid to become Britain’s most followed twitter golf account we are giving away three great, unique prizes to lucky followers. The first of these, decided by a random draw once we reach the 6,000 follower mark, is a signed Luke Donald Mizuno visor. The black visor bears the Englishman’s signature on the...

  • Subscribe To Golf World And Receive A Dozen Srixon Z-Star Balls!

    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...

  • Golf World January Issue Now On Sale

    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...

  • MD Golf Offering TG Subscription With Purchases

    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...

  • Red Bull Launch Exciting App

    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...

  • Get A TG Subscription And An MD ST2 Hybrid For Only £39

    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...

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