Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 27 July 2010
“Frankie, from a good posture you tend to set the club a little too flat, or around yourself, in the backswing then over use your upper body in an attempt to stop the ball from slicing. “I would like you to aim to swing the club up on an angle where it dissects your right shoulder halfway back, getting the club...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 July 2010
Several past Ryder Cup stars, including the legendary Tony Jacklin, will be appearing at next month’s British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall near Coventry. Joining Tony is Tommy Horton, whose 23 victories on the Seniors’ Tour has just been equalled by Carl Mason. Other Ryder Cup favourites include, Brian Waites, Malcolm Gregson, Maurice Benbridge and Gordon J Brand. In addition, recent...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Friday 23 July 2010
Can corrective eye surgery really improve your golf game? Poor eyesight is something that has plagued me throughout life. It’s not a problem that applies solely to sport or to work, but everything you do. As humans, we often take our sight for granted. Sport especially is an environment where poor vision hinders performance and the methods of overcoming the problem temporarily,...
Written by Joel Tadman, TG Instruction Editor on Thursday 22 July 2010
Here at TG, we’re a firm believer that there’s a different way for everyone to improve their golf. Golf psychology is an aspect of the game that is often overlooked, but a lot of golfers, especially the lower handicappers among us, can certainly benefit from improving our mental approach to playing golf. In pursuit of a mental game makeover, we went and...
Written by Ken Gill on Tuesday 20 July 2010
If you are looking for fantastic VALUE golf holidays in the sun, which offer a non-euro currency, 14 top golf courses including designs by Montgomerie, Faldo, Perry Dye, Peter Thomson, Dave Thomas, PGA…….with a 7 night package in a 5* “all inclusive” hotel including 4 rounds of golf from only £415, yes £415……..then BELEK in Southern Turkey may be your...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 16 July 2010
USA Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin led a star studded field at the Tristan Capital Partners Charity Golf Championship at Wentworth today (fri). The event – one of the most prestigious corporate events in Europe – is played over the West, East and Executive courses at the illustrious Surrey club and is in its 10th year welcoming clients, guests and associates of...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 13 July 2010
In association with We’ve all heard the cliche ‘drive for show and putt for dough’ but the meaning rings true, which is why it’s so amazing that amateur golfers usually spend hours bashing driver and very little time on the putting green. Last week 60% of rounds entered into our FREE Handicap Tracker service recorded at least one three-putt hole, and 35% of golfers took more than...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 13 July 2010
“Adam, your golf swing has a good shape to it in terms of the quality of your arc and swingpath, however, your concern for hitting the ball too high is justified. “Your trajectory, like all players, is influenced by your sequence and timing of your release and the loft you present on the clubface at impact. “Your backswing creeps a touch flat...
Written by The Open 2010 on Monday 12 July 2010
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), Patron of the Open Championship, is celebrating 150 years of the tournament this year by holding an exhibition of photography at St Andrews this week. RBS has joined forces with Getty Images, St Andrews University and the R&A Archives to create ‘Celebrating 150 years of The Open Championship’ – an exclusive photographic exhibition which brings...
Written by The Open 2010 on Thursday 8 July 2010
St Andrews, the Home of Golf, hosts the 150th anniversary Open Championship from July 15-18. Here’s what world number three Lee Westwood has to say about learning the idiosyncrasies of a course that he’s grown to love over the years. Westwood is one of the Ambassadors of the Jaguar Academy of Sport, which aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 8 July 2010
Marriott has announced that all 10 of the golf resorts it operates in the UK have been awarded Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary status in recognition of the hard work they have undertaken implementing a variety of projects in environmental areas around the golf course. The Award is an international recognition of environmental excellence bestowed on organisations that are taking a leadership...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 8 July 2010
In association with Handicap Tracker statistics suggest that you need to hit 75% of fairways if you want to break 80, 50% to break 90 and just 20% to break 100. Although it’s still possible to make a good score without hitting fairway, it undoubtedly makes the job a lot harder and finding the short grass off the tee enable...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 8 July 2010
“Your swing is not bad at all but I note that you overswing and slice the ball too. “Dealing with the overswing first, at the top of your swing you’ll notice your right bicep and forearm fold very close together in a ‘v’ shape causing your left arm to collapse and overswing. “At the top your right arm needs to feel it’s...
Written by The Open 2010 on Wednesday 7 July 2010
East Anglian golfer Jamie Abbott, aged 23, will be teeing up next to Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood after qualifying for The Open Championship at St Andrews, from the 15-18 July. Competition was stiff in Abbott’s qualifying event with over 1,000 entrants playing for 12 chances to lift the Claret Jug. In the final stage, at Kingsbarns, Abbott shot -4 to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 6 July 2010
Newport, the host city of the 2010 Ryder Cup, has announced plans to stage a Fanzone in the city’s John Frost Square for the duration of the competition. From 1-3 October, Newport’s Celtic Manor Resort plays host to one of the showpiece events in the sporting calendar. With tickets for all three days of competition completely sold out, the Ryder Cup...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 6 July 2010
If you want to improve as a golfer it’s important that you know what your strengths and weaknesses are. With this in mind we want to know what you do best on the golf course. What is the strongest part of your golf game?online surveys...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 30 June 2010
World number one Tiger Woods has confirmed his participation in the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am tournament which takes place at the Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort in Adare, Co. Limerick, on July 5-6. “I am very happy to be joining this outstanding field,” Woods said. “Like my own Foundation, I understand the importance and necessity of raising funds to help...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 29 June 2010
In association with Bunker play is the most difficult part of the game for many amateurs, but it doesn’t have to be that way. On Handicap Tracker this week only 20% of golfers who found a bunker managed to make a sand save, with this trio in particular struggling: » Paul Pennington (9.7) recorded just one save from four bunkers on his way to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 25 June 2010
In association with We’re over halfway through Most Improved Golfer 2010, but there’s still time put yourself in contention with some good scores over the next couple of months. Remember, the more rounds you play the more opportunity you have to lower your handicap and win a great prize from American Golf, so make the most of the sunshine and get...
Written by Adrian Bishop on Thursday 24 June 2010
“I think you have a very sound swing for a 23 handicapper. The areas I see that need improving are your posture and a lack of width in your swing. “Your posture needs to be more athletic. At present, your pelvis is a little tucked under at address and this is leading to your hips moving in towards the ball and a slight loss of...