Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 28 January 2010
“Hello Simon. For the length of time you’ve been playing your swing looks really good. What you need to focus a little more on is trying to source less power from your shoulders and get more from ‘leverage’ by swinging your arms, wrists and club more efficiently. “Most beginners try to force it with their shoulders, but pros are able to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 28 January 2010
Your first tee shot can so often set the tone for the rest of your round, so it’s amazing how many people don’t warm up or have a hit in the range before teeing off. TG’s FREE Handicap Tracker service can help you identify if you’re losing more shots than you should be early on like these guys: Philip Hogan (19.6) started...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 January 2010
Nick Faldo has announced that the inaugural Faldo Series Greece Championship will take place on July 26-28 at the newly completed Costa Navarino Resort, Messinia-South West Greece. The Greece Championship is set to provide a stern test and an important development opportunity for many of the region’s young golfers, boys and girls aged 12 to 21, as they look to secure...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 January 2010
The courses have thawed and it’s time for the long-awaited post-Christmas return to the links. But instead of idly slashing the ball around, aimlessly killing time until the the golf season starts in earnest, why not focus your practise with TG’s FREE Handicap Tracker? Make those comeback rounds really count by inputting your data into the Handicap Tracker system and using the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 January 2010
After an illustrious career in the amateur game, Gary Wolstenholme is relishing battling it out in the professional ranks. And Wolstenholme took time out from signing with sports and celebrity management specialists, Champions (UK) PLC, to reveal how he is going to make the transition. Wolstenholme will aim to continue his success from the amateur game on the European Senior Tour later...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 January 2010
Golf LIVE has announced that O2 will be the title sponsor of the exciting new interactive golf event to be staged at Stoke Park Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, on May 14-16 2010. The event, which features the combined talents of Colin Montgomerie, Paul Casey, Ian Poulter and Retief Goosen, plus some of the leading coaches in the game, will be known as O2...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 22 January 2010
“Phil, looks like a very good swing in the recent snowy driving range scene! “Your tendency to hit the weak fade really stems from your set up. At address your shoulders tend to set a little ‘open’, aiming to the left. Also your right shoulder and arm are set a bit too high above your left arm. “Although I can’t see your grip,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 20 January 2010
Ryder Cup star Sergio Garcia took centre stage at today’s ‘Whack from the Track’ golf challenge at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, host of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Spanish ace was invited to drive a golf ball along the longest straight of the Yas Marina Circuit, attempting to beat the long drive record of 721 yards...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 18 January 2010
IMG, the premier and most diverse sports, entertainment and media company, today announced the launch of Golfing World, an exciting new golf television programming concept scheduled to air around the world from February 2010. Golfing World, produced by IMG Sports Media Production, will be a comprehensive golf magazine show. It will last 90 minutes and appear five days a week (Monday...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 18 January 2010
Golfing prospect Aadam Syed (9) has been nominated for the HSBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2010 award which is hosted by Sony Asia TV and takes place at London’s famous Grosvenor hotel. Aadam, who attends Cranford primary school in Hayes, Middlesex, has been playing the game since he was six and won the 2008 UK Power Play at The Belfry. He...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 January 2010
You’ll get the opportunity of a lifetime to witness and learn from the ball-striking skills of some of the world’s best golfers courtesy of Golf LIVE 2010 at Stoke Park from May 14-16. Colin Montgomerie, Ian Poulter, Paul Casey and Retief Goosen will all be hosting interactive tuition sessions at the stunning Buckinghamshire venue. As well as the fully interactive sessions with the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 January 2010
It’s been a frustrating few weeks for golfers with most courses across the UK closed or on winter greens and tees due to the freezing weather. But this presents the perfect opportunity for you to analyse your game and target areas for improvement when the 2010 golf season gets into full swing. Assessing your game has never been easier thanks to TG’s...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 12 January 2010
“Steven, your set-up basics look great with a good posture and, although I can’t see your grip, the clubface is square throughout your swing which tells me your grip is orthodox. The orange pants look great too! “During your backswing there are two areas you need to improve, which should ultimately improve your power through the ball and the ‘lines’ of...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 11 January 2010
Geoff Ogilvy shot a closing 67 and finished -22 to retain the SBS Championship, the first round of the TG Winter Fantasy League. The Australian started the day a shot adrift of overnight leader Lucas Glover, but the American fell away and Rory Sabbatini was his closest challenger. The controversial South African recorded a blistering 10 under par 63 that catapulted him from...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 7 January 2010
With plummetting temperatures and many courses covered with snow and ice, the winter is the perfect time to get in he range and rebuild your swing. But how many of you bite the bullet and really working on improving your game? We want to know how drastically you’ll be changing your swing this winter, if at all. How drastically have you changed your...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 6 January 2010
The first points scoring event of the FREE Today’s Golfer Fantasy League tees off tomorrow so register and pick your team now, if you haven’t already. The opening event that counts towards the overall winner is the PGA Tour’s SBS Championship in Hawaii, which tees off tomorrow night. You’ve got until 10.30pm on Thursday to pick your six-man team and give yourself...
Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 1 January 2010
Duca del Cosma make stunning Italian designer golf shoes and we want you to give you a pair! We’ve teamed up with the luxury brand to give one lucky TG website reader the chance to win a pair of Duca’s beautifully crafted Belair shoes, worth £159.95. The super-stylish shoes come in a white, blue and cognac colourscheme and are made using soft,...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 18 December 2009
Snow may be causing havoc at golf courses up and down the country, but you can hardly accuse these enthusiasts of being fair weather golfers can you? Heavy snow this morning meant that many courses, specially in the south, east and midlands regions, were unplayable though not even a thick blanket of the white stuff could deter these hardy, barking mad souls… If...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 15 December 2009
There are only two days to go until the first tournament of the Today’s Golfer Winter Fantasy League, the South African Open, tees off so sign up NOW if you haven’t already. The wait is very nearly over so make sure you make a fast start by picking your six-man team before the 5am deadline on Thursday 17 December. We suggest setting your...