Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 22 April 2010
In association with We all know what it’s like to have put 15 great holes of golf together and feel like you’re just hanging on down the stretch to protect your score. More often than not, this is because fatigue has set in, which makes it harder to concentrate and make a solid swing. Recent stats from Handicap Tracker show that this...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 22 April 2010
Concierge Golf Ltd, organisers of the new Four Nations Golf Challenge that gives club golfers the unique opportunity of playing for their country, has today announced the postponement of the inaugural event until 2011. A statement said that competition entries were well on target and many companies and television organisations had pledged to be sponsors of this unique tournament. But the...
Written by Jock Howard on Wednesday 21 April 2010
The news shocked the world of golf when a short press release recently announced that the 28-year-old Mexican, Lorena Ochoa, is to quit competitive golf. With 27 LPGA wins and two back-to-back majors (2007 British Open and 2008 Kraft Nabisco) she has dominated the women’s game ever since Annika Sorenstam, the previous number one, retired. Now, things look bleak for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 April 2010
Bushnell Outdoor Products, the worldwide leader in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories for over 60 years, has announced its official agreement with Ryder Cup Europe to be a Preferred Supplier to The 2010 European Ryder Cup Team at The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales, from October 1 – 3. Bushnell Outdoor Products, which includes such well...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 April 2010
In the early hours of Saturday June 19, members of PING Europe’s management team including, Managing Director John Clark (pictured), Marketing Manager Dave Fanning and National Sales Manager Steve Carter will set foot on an arduous walking challenge to raise money for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association. The group will begin their challenge at Eskdale Golf Club where...
Written by Adrian Bishop on Monday 19 April 2010
“Thanks for sending your swing in, you have good tempo and speed. As I see it, the main cause of your problems stem from a poor set up. “Your grip is strong (hands rotated too far to the right) and ball position is too far back. These faults lead to excessive forward lean of the shaft at address and level shoulders. “In an...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010
James Maw produced some sparkling golf in difficult conditions to win the Faldo Series UK Championship at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds. The Yorkshire County player from the Hallowes Golf Club in Sheffield put together rounds of 70 and 72 for a level par aggregate of 142 and a five-shot victory over Nathan Kimsey from Woodhall Spa. The victory gives Maw a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010
We want to know if you’ll be going to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews this year. Please take the survey below and tell us if you’re going, how long for, who with and what you want to do while you’re there… View Survey...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010
The new issue of Today’s Golfer goes on sale on Thursday 22 April and as well as all the usual great content you’ll also get the first supplement in our four-part Zone Your Game series in association with American Golf. The first Zone Your Game supplement focuses on the Tee Zone and will help you get every hole off to a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 April 2010
Thousands of golfers have been anticipating the release of the O2 Golf LIVE event schedule as eagerly as they did the appearance of Tiger Woods at the US Masters. The star-studded O2 Golf LIVE takes place at Stoke Park, Bucks, on May 14-16 and the organisers are delighted to release details of the three-day golfing extravaganza. With an array of interactive...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 6 April 2010
You can WIN a brand new 2010 S3 Digital Motocaddy with a bag if you enter the Banks and Brokers Golf competition. The 2010 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship in association with Tourism Ireland is the number one golfing team event for the City and UK’s financial sector and is supported by ETX Capital and BGC Partners. Today’s Golfer has teamed up with The...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 1 April 2010
“Frank, you look like you strike the ball really well despite the backswing being a little flat. The backswing in golf influences the downswing, however, I often remind many of my students that you don’t hit the ball with your backswing and are judged by the quality of your downswing. “Many top pros have unorthodox moves then compensate and deliver the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 29 March 2010
Oceânico Group has submitted a bid to become the host venue for the 2018 Ryder Cup. The company responsible for seven courses in the Algarve has long been committed to championship golf and the bid for the Ryder Cup is a significant step for the Oceânico Group. With its long term player associations and hosting of the European Tour’s Portugal...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 26 March 2010
In association with While the season is gearing up and the weather is improving, it looks like many Handicap Tracker users are having problems on the greens. Putting isn’t easy at this time of year but a solid technique will ensure you hole your fair share off putts even on greens affected by bad weather. Out of the 1000s of golfers tracking...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 25 March 2010
The William Hunt Trilby Tour has announced its Regional Championship Venues this week in its search to find the next Amateur Golf Champion in a 12-part televised series on Sky Sports. Created by Menswear Designer and golf aficionado William Hunt of Savile Row, the Trilby Tour aims to find the UK’s top amateur golfer and give him a taste of true...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 25 March 2010
Gary Lineker and Macmillan Cancer Support are asking golfers of all abilities to prove their staying power by playing four rounds in one day and taking part in the Longest Day Golf Challenge 2010. To take part in Macmillan’s Longest Day Golf Challenge 2010, participants simply sign up (junior, adult or a mixed age team), pick a convenient day and course(s),...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 March 2010
Spanish golfing legend Seve Ballesteros has spoken about backing Madrid’s bid to stage the 2018 Ryder Cup…and Tiger Woods’s chances of a successful comeback at next month’s US Masters. On becoming Bid Patron for Madrid’s 2018 Ryder Cup bid: “I feel very pleased and very happy. It is a great honour to be patron of the Ryder Cup bid and I am...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 23 March 2010
“Looking at your swing, I’m sure you’re playing off a low handicap. Not seeing your ball flight here but I guess you may draw the ball, and maybe sometimes overdo it or push the odd one. “I say this because you have a slight tendancy to ‘roll’ the club a little behind you in the takeaway, with the clubface a tad...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 March 2010
Jeremy Dale, one of the world’s leading trick shot artists, has been named as a co-presenter of O2 Golf LIVE at Stoke Park Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, May 14-16. Dale, along with Di Stewart of Sky Sports and the BBC’s Shane O’Donoghue, will join a host of top names from the golfing world, including Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, players...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 18 March 2010
Mission Hills continues its dynamic role at the forefront of the golf boom in China with the launch of the Mission Hills Star Trophy, a ground-breaking Celebrity Pro-Am tournament featuring several of the biggest names in entertainment and sports and the richest individual prize in Asian golf. Headlining the inaugural event, to be played from October 28-31 at the newly launched...