Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
The De Vere Club PGA Seniors Championship week got underway in style, with the much anticipated grudge match between Freddie Flintoff and Harry Redknapp being won in comprehensive style by Harry’s team of footballers. The highly decorated Premiership manager gave a rousing team talk before teeing off around the Hunting course, with Clive Allen and Jamie Redknapp spearheading the footballer...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Harry Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff called for team members to represent their respective sports with pride in a passionate dressing room team talk. Joined by some of the headline names at this week’s DeVere Club PGA Seniors Championship, including Ian Woosnam, Sam Torrance and Sandy Lyle, the two teams, captained by Flintoff and Redknapp go head to head in a...
Written by Gary Wolstenholme on Friday 3 June 2011
Friday 3rd June Unfortunately, it was not my time to shine out in the States. As I have previously mentioned, the preparation leading up to the event was not ideal and so I felt this would be difficult. When I arrived at the course I hadn’t realised how long it was going to be. I had heard it was going to be...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 2 June 2011
Actor Dougray Scott officially launches the 2011 Leuka Mini Masters celebrity golf tournament with a very special event in the Penthouse Suite of The May Fair Hotel next Tuesday. The Penthouse Putt-Off will see celebrities and guests attempting to win prizes by holing out on London’s highest putting green – installed on the balcony of The May Fair Hotel’s luxurious penthouse...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 1 June 2011
The De Vere Club PGA Seniors Championship is next week set to provide another fantastic showcase of golf in the North-East, with De Vere Club members Freddie Flintoff and Harry Redknapp joining some of the most decorated names in golf to launch the European Senior Tours flagship event. The pair will be joined by some headline professionals from the championship...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 1 June 2011
Photo Gallery: TaylorMade Twitter Comp winner Twitter fanatic Rob Larkin won the chance to be TaylorMade’s official tweeter for the day at the Saab Wales Open at Celtic Manor this week thanks to @TaylorMadeTour and @Today’sGolfer1 Rob (Twitter name @crankiestrob) had a ball on the day as he visited the TaylorMade Tour truck and got exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the practice days. You...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 1 June 2011
The TG Fantasy League is back and the new player values mark the shift in power in world golf. In our previous game, Tiger Woods would have cost you $9m of your $15m budget, but he will now cost just $5m. But that still makes him the joint most expensive player in the game alongside Lee Westwood. Here is a rundown of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 31 May 2011
An amazing prize is up for grabs for the runner-up in the latest exciting Today’s Golfer Fantasy League game. The competitor who finishes second best stands to win a luxury stay (for 2 people) kindly donated by leading golf travel specialist Yourgolftravel.com The memorable break is centred around the Son Julia hotel in Majorca while you’ll also enjoy two rounds of golf each at Son...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 31 May 2011
PowerPlay Golf’s inaugural Tour-style event – officially titled PowerPlay Golf driven by Saab: IGNITION – was won by rising Swedish star Caroline Hedwall, in a gripping finish that saw her win by 3 points from fellow Swede Helen Alfredsson. Hailed as golf’s equivalent to Twenty20 Cricket, in that it delivers a high-excitement version of the sport in a short time frame,...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Tuesday 31 May 2011
Tim, you have been chosen to have your swing analysed by a TG Pro! Rob Watts has taken a good look at it, here’s his feedback… “Tim’s address position needs a bit of work. The basic can be improved by moving the left hand over to show one more knuckle and the right hand needs to feel more in the fingers.
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 27 May 2011
The European Team Captain’s distinctive blue car, supplied by Club Car, was snapped up by an anonymous bidder during the event’s auction, which was the key part of a day that raised more than £625,000 for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation, supporting Cancer Research UK. Colin Montgomerie himself was on hand to sign the customised Precedent car, in which he patrolled the...
Written by David West on Friday 27 May 2011
Friday 27th May 2011 I had my first golf lesson more than eight months ago now. The entire lesson was spent on the less-than-exciting topic of ‘how to grip a golf club’. This week I’ve had to do it all over again. Over and over again. I’d been very happy with my golf recently; I was hitting longer than ever before and...
Written by TG Web Producer, Harriet Linton on Thursday 26 May 2011
The entrant at the top of the overall leaderboard following the final event of the competition will be crowned our Fantasy League 2011 champion, and will win four nights with unlimited golf for two people in La Manga, Spain. La Manga is the pride of Murcia in sunny Spain and is widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading golf resorts.
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 26 May 2011
Heroes of grass roots junior golf: volunteers, PGA professionals, junior organisers, schoolteachers and local authority officers were honoured at Wentworth Club during the Golf Foundation President’s Awards on Wednesday. Shaking hands with each of these award winners was the new President of the Golf Foundation, Colin Montgomerie, who was performing his first official duty for the leading golf charity. Colin...
Written by TG Web Producer, Harriet Linton on Monday 23 May 2011
Tickets are selling fast for Bank Holiday Monday’s first major PowerPlay Golf event. Watching golf’s elite compete at close quarters is always a thrill, but witnessing superstars tackle PowerPlay Golf’s tough Black Flags for the first time is a true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Organisers expect a large crowd of sports fans to attend on the day – despite the fact that the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 20 May 2011
We golfers love a good deal and we’re willing to shop around to find the best equipment and the lowest prices. Whether it be from websites or auctions online, at your local pro shop, from big name retailers like America Golf and Nevada Bob’s or direct from the manufacturer, it’s never been easier to get great value gear.
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 19 May 2011
An incredible £15,000 is on offer for the winner of the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall this year. The most prestigious Par 3 competition in the UK continues to break boundaries and this year is no exception as the prize for this year’s winner has increased by £10,000! The increase in the prize fund reflects the ongoing...
Written by Gary Wolstenholme on Thursday 19 May 2011
The US Senior PGA Championship 2011 Having had quite a break from the game in the last couple of months, I’m ready for the almighty task of the USPGA Championship at Valhalla. I’ve waited a while since the last event on the Senior Tour I am certainly ready to do battle with what will be a long and firm course. I am, however,...
Written by Fantasy League 2011 on Wednesday 18 May 2011
You asked for it – you’ve got it. Our popular Fantasy League Golf game returns this month to bring you the ultimate golf challenge to get stuck into over the summer months. Entry is COMPLETELY FREE and, as ever, there are loads of great prizes up for grabs. So, you pick your team of golfers and use our free ‘Challenge A Friend’ function...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 17 May 2011
The Golf Foundation President’s Awards winners and heroes of junior grass roots golf will be duly rewarded by winning Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie at Wentworth on May 25th. Taking place in Wentworth Club’s magnificent Ballroom courtesy of Golf Foundation supporter The European Tour, the President’s Awards ceremony will celebrate inspirational figures who have worked closely with the Foundation during the...