Written by TG staff writer on Saturday 26 March 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 a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 25 March 2011
It’s been a long and cold winter and although the weather is improving now many of us will be looking forward to a golf holiday this year. We want to know if you’ve got a golfing getaway booked in 2011 – or plan to take a last-minute break – and whether you’re staying in the UK or heading abroad. There are so...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 25 March 2011
Acclaimed sports administrator Ken Schofield CBE has been named as the new Chairman of PowerPlay Golf, marking another significant step in the development of golf’s new format. PowerPlay Golf has also announced that it will stage a press conference at The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales, on Wednesday 13th April. At the event, which will be streamed live on www.powerplay-golf.com and across the...
Written by David West on Friday 18 March 2011
Friday 18th March This weekend sees the halfway mark in my 12-month challenge… and it’s all happening. It is also my birthday (I hadn’t realised this fell at the six month mark until very recently), I am in the process of submitting cards for my handicap and I’m also getting better, quickly. In the last two weeks I have lowered my personal best score...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 15 March 2011
For the first time since they masterminded Europe’s stunning Ryder Cup victory at Celtic Manor in October last year, Colin Montgomerie will be joined by three of his Vice Captains at the London Golf Club on May 20-22. Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn will unite with Colin Montgomerie for the most exciting golfing weekend in the UK this year,...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 14 March 2011
Spring is a welcome time of year for all golfers – warmer weather, longer days, spring flowers, trees in blossom – but for some, it brings a most unwelcome illness in the form of hay fever. Hay fever is caused by pollen and and pollen barriers are an effective way to deal with pollen. HayMax is a pollen barrier balm that has been a firm favourite with...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 8 March 2011
The U.S. Kids Golf European Championships are returning to Scotland again this year and the cream of young golfers from across the planet are being urged to sign up. Entries are currently being sought from young golfers across Europe for the tournament, which will see around 500 of the best junior players from around the world competing on five historic East...
Written by David West on Friday 4 March 2011
Friday 4th March “March will see the six month point of my challenge come and go and we’ve been busy setting targets for the month and planning how to achieve them. “There are targets for fairways hit, greens in regulation, up and downs, number of putts, and, of course, setting new lows for getting round the course. “Areas of my game that will...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 2 March 2011
We all wish it was clear blue skies and 25 degrees all year round, but the fact is that it isn’t and we golfers have to put up with all kinds of conditions, especially over the winter. Are you the type of golfer who dons the waterproofs and keeps playing throughout the winter whatever the weather (course openings permitting), or are you...
Wednesday 2 March 2011
Phil Mickelson is helping to launch a new charity to raise awarness of arthritis. Mickelson has created a partnership with Amgen and Pfizer, Inc. and will launch a public awareness campaign Wednesday called “On Course with Phil.” The idea is for people with psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or plaque psoriasis to have it diagnosed early and get on a treatment program...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Spectators attending The 2010 Celtic Manor Wales Open spent more than £1.5m in Newport and South Wales, according to an economic impact study. The substantial boost to the local economy came as visiting golf fans spent the money on accommodation, food, travel, tournament tickets and associated costs while attending The European Tour event last June. The findings do not relate to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
As the announcement of the host country for the 2018 Ryder Cup approaches, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has added its support to the French bid. The FFR has chosen England v France, one of the most anticipated fixtures of the RBS 6 Nations, to show this support not only for golf but for all French sport. Each player from Le...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 February 2011
The traditional curtain raiser to the golf season, the US Masters at Augusta, might still be some weeks away but there has been no let-up over the winter for record-breaking trick shot maestro David Edwards. From day one of 2011, Edwards has been displaying his unique brand of skills and expertise to audiences across Europe. Having celebrated New Year´s Day with...
Written by David West on Friday 18 February 2011
Friday 18th February “Great progress has been made in these last two weeks. I’ve played seven rounds in 14 days over five different courses, played in my first competition and lowered my personal best. “If I was writing this two days ago I would have said that scores are heading steadily in the right direction, but these last two days have not...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 15 February 2011
There have certainly been plenty of rules controversies in golf lately. From Dustin Johnson’s heartbreaking two-shot penalty at the PGA Championship last year, Camilo Villegas and Padraig Harrington’s disqualifications for signing for a wrong score this season and Elliot Saltman’s three-month ban for breaking the rules in a Challenge Tour event last year, the Rules of Golf have barely been...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 11 February 2011
England’s amateur golfers followed in the footsteps of our Test cricketers by producing two days of outstanding play to retain the Ashes in Australia. The seven-man team followed up their impressive 11-3 victory at Royal Birkdale two years ago by dominating the action at Elanora Country Club near Sydney with a 13-5 victory. They won three of the four sessions and halved...
Written by David West on Friday 4 February 2011
Friday 4th February “Two weeks is a long, long time in golf. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of emotion, and sometimes my swing has resembled a fairground ride too! “Let’s start with the high which was undoubtedly meeting and playing golf with Ladies European Tour player Tara Dayer-Smith. For her to agree to play with me was a treat, for her then...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 2 February 2011
After a successful inaugural Charity Day last year, the Lily Mae Foundation has organised a second Charity Day at Henley Golf and Country Club on Friday 29th April 2011. The 2010 event raised £12,500 for the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS), with a great turnout of around 200 people including 28 teams of golfers. This year’s event will be helped by...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 2 February 2011
Golfers across the UK are set to compete in a unique event open to all golfers with the ultimate reward of playing in the Grand Final at Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus. Building on two very successful seasons in 2009 and 2010, the Gtour Order of Merit will be renamed ‘The Race to Cyprus’ following renewed partnership with De Vere, Srixon, Bunker Mentality,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 27 January 2011
Active Luton is offering thirty local people the chance to have golf lessons for six weeks… absolutely free! The lessons will take place at Stockwood Park Golf Centre and are funded by the English Golf Union (EGU) and English Women’s Golf Association (EWGA). The lessons are designed for adults and juniors in the hope they will encourage more people to...