Written by David West on Tuesday 17 May 2011
Friday 13th May Things have been going really well since I returned from Scotland. The first priority was to have a check-up as I hadn’t seen James for three weeks and things were bound to have gone wrong. The diagnosis was not as bad as I had feared. A few tweaks to the set up were needed and the rhythm was way too quick,...
Written by TG Web Producer, Harriet Linton on Monday 16 May 2011
Take a look at our newest gallery of photos from the latest events and news that happened this weekend. Today we have photographs from the Iberdrola Open, the third and final rounds of The Players Championship as well as some behind-the-scenes photos of European Tour players on a plane leaving Jacksonville. VIEW THE GALLERY >>>...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 16 May 2011
This Friday Golf LIVE will open its doors to the public for the second time at the London Club, and after a hugely successful inaugural event last year, 2011 promises a bigger show with more entertainment on offer to golfers of all standards. Golf LIVE offers something completely new to golf fans because is it built around leading Tour Professionals who entertain...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 11 May 2011
Hundreds of mourners gathered today, Wednesday 11 May, for the funeral of golfing legend Severiano Ballesteros at the church of San Pedro in his hometown of Pedrena, northern Spain. The urn that held Seve’s ashes was placed at the front of the church next to the iconic image of the man himself in his navy blue outfit, punching the air in...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 11 May 2011
Following requests from the UK public for a way to donate in memory of inspirational golfer Seve Ballesteros, Cancer Research UK has set up two easy ways to donate to the Seve Ballesteros Foundation. The Foundation has partnered with the charity since 2009 to help fund world class research into cancers of the brain. Donations can be made online at www.justgiving.com/ballesteros...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 9 May 2011
A few team places are still available in the 2011 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship which culminates in a grand final in Spain in October. The event – sponsored by Extrabet, the sports betting specialist – provides golfers from the financial services sector a chance to battle for golfing supremacy among their peers. A maximum of 18 teams of four will...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 6 May 2011
World Long Drive Champion Joe Miller and internationally renowned trick-shot artist Jeremy Dale are both to appear at Golf LIVE at the London Club from May 20-22. Joe Miller, an Englishman who won his World title in the Las Vegas desert in November 2010 with a blow of 414 yards, obliterated his opponent in the final by a stunning 43...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 4 May 2011
A new website has been launched for golfers to get personal golf lessons from some of Europe’s top coaches online. The website, P7 Golf, was created by coaches James Ridyard and Javier Nigard to offer golfers who don’t have the time or the money to invest in face-to-face lessons with a pro. Between them the pair have experience working with top professionals...
Written by David West on Tuesday 3 May 2011
Tuesday 3 May The last 17 days have been all about enjoying my golf and not worrying too much about the scoring and my challenge. I visited Scotland and played 15 rounds on 13 different courses. What an absolute joy! This trip was all about having fun, meeting new people and playing new courses. It didn’t disappoint. There were so many highs and some lows. There were...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 28 April 2011
Welsh golf junior Anna Carling is making her mark across the water, last week taking home medallist honors at the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golf Championships in the USA. A member of The Vale Golf Junior Academy, and currently an Arkansas State sophomore, Anna won a sudden death playoff to give her college only their second ever individual champion at the...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Thursday 28 April 2011
Jamie, you have been chosen to have your swing analysed by a TG Pro! Gareth Johnston has taken a good look at it, here’s his feedback… “Hi Jamie, TG Elite Pro Gareth Johnston here. Reading the stuff that people have said underneath here is funny. From the angle has been filmed on some of the people below are commenting on things...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Wednesday 27 April 2011
After an extended break, TG’s very own Rate My Swing online swing analysis forum is back and better than ever! Every week, a TG Elite Pro will be selected to analyse a swing from the TG website. This week, Nick Graceland is the lucky chap who gets his swing analysed by TG Elite Teaching Pro Chris Ryan. If you’ve uploaded your...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 27 April 2011
Ryder Cup winners Ian Woosnam and Paul McGinley will tee off three days of unrivalled action at Golf LIVE 2011, as the London Golf Club opens its gates to the world’s top talent, leading manufacturers and biggest personalities on May 20-22. Fresh from their exploits on Tour, Woosnam and McGinley will join world class talent including Colin Montgomerie, Darren Clarke, Thomas...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 26 April 2011
Tiger Woods showed signs of a return to form at the Masters, but doubts still remain over his new swing, short game and ability to win again. Woods already has 14 Majors to his name but hasn’t won one since the 2008 US Open. His last victory of any sort came at the Australian Masters 17 months ago. His competitors have improved...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 26 April 2011
Within a week of being announced the SPARKS charity golf event at Wellingborough GC on Tuesday 7 June 2011 has just five of the 28 team places remaining. The response to the 2011 Leon Haslam Classic has been overwhelming and the event is heading towards being a sell-out in record-breaking time. “The event has everything needed for an enjoyable day out in aid of...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 21 April 2011
European Tour player Stephen Gallacher has lent his support to the U.S. Kids Golf European Championships, taking place in Scotland next month. The Scot, who is enjoying a resurgence on the European Tour and has fought himself back into the world’s top 100, readily takes time out from his schedule to coach youngsters at Gullane GC, one of the courses hosting...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 21 April 2011
The oldest golf shop in the world reopens tomorrow (Fri) at the birthplace of the game in St Andrews, Scotland and features a display of some original pieces of furniture which belonged to Tom Morris. The Tom Morris Golf Shop was opened in St Andrews in 1866 by the four-time Open champion who is widely regarded as the father of the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 20 April 2011
Kind hearted golfers showed their support for a South Yorkshire charity by illuminating the region at a special fundraiser. Playing with luminous balls and lit fairways, ten teams took part in the unique Night Golf event at Beauchief Golf Course, which raised more than £700 for Help a Child Have a Chance. The charity, which supports sick and disadvantaged children around South...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 19 April 2011
One of the most exciting new additions to Golf LIVE 2011 is the dedicated ‘Growing the Game’ Junior Golf area, which will be hosted by the Golf Foundation, the Lee Westwood Golf Academy and the Kent County Golf Partnership, at the London Golf Club on May 20-22. Junior golf fans, aged under 16, visiting the event will be able to participate...
Written by David West on Monday 18 April 2011
They say golf was invented in Scotland. As far as I’m concerned the golf they play here is very different to the one I’m used to. I’m spending two weeks in and around St Andrews on a golfing holiday and playing the Old Course was top of my to-do list. A 6.45am visit to the Starter secured me a tee time...