Wednesday 27 November 2013
Winter may now be upon us and the sizzling summer may be a distant memory, but these outstanding 2-FORE!-1 courses should warm the cockles of your golfing hearts. They’re all top tracks and should be in excellent playing order whenever you decide to pitch up and play. Severe frost and snow permitting of course… *Forest of Arden (Arden course), Warwicks –...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 30 December 2013
The new year is nearly upon us and you can start 2014 in style at these super six 2-FORE!-1 venues which all offer a memorable golfing experience and, thanks to 2-FORE!-1, you won’t have to break the bank to tee it up. Another major plus is that they’re all year-round venues too so they’re bound to be in good condition… *Forest...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 21 May 2014
Legendary Spanish resort the La Manga Club has launched a range of exciting new Leadbetter Golf Academy ‘stay, play and learn’ packages. The Leadbetter Golf Academy – the only such facility on the Spanish mainland – opened earlier this year and has proved extremely popular, fuelling a 300 per cent increase in guest and resident golf tuition. Overseas visitors can now pre-book...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 16 May 2014
As a celebration of the Ryder Cup being staged at Gleneagles in September, UK-based golf travel company Golf Planet Holidays have managed to secure a sizzling summer Scottish break. The top value Home of Golf package involves a two nights’ B&B stay with three rounds of quality Angus golf – at Montrose, Monifieth and Panmure (pictured), all close to Open Championship venue...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 15 May 2014
Horsham-based international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is calling for teams of golfers to take part in this year’s ‘Go Wild Golf Day’ which will this year be attended by the Foundation’s founder and much-loved actress, Virginia McKenna OBE. The event will be held on Thursday 4 September at Surrey’s Gatton Manor Hotel and Golf Club (pictured) near Dorking. Now in...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 16 May 2014
Scotland is home to some of the world’s best courses and is in a class of its own when it comes to quality links layouts. Fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf , including the world’s oldest course and a luxury resort with two stunning 18-hole layouts… *Musselburgh Old Links (pictured), East Lothian – Nine-hole courses are not everybody’s cup of tee but...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 August 2013
We check out the 2-FORE!-1 highlights of Fife and East Lothian in Scotland where you’re assured magical and memorable golfing experiences – without having to break the bank, specially if you tee it up thanks to 2-FORE!-1. *Musselburgh Old Links, East Lothian – Nine-hole courses are not everybody’s cup of tee but this one is well worth playing and adding to your...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 14 May 2014
De Vere Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa has furthered its reputation as the leading golf resort in the North West with a £100,000 bunker refurbishment programme across its two championship golf courses. The Cheshire resort and popular 2-FORE!-1 venue has received a host of accolades from leading industry awards over recent years, and this investment aims to further build...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 14 May 2014
This week’s 2-FORE!-1 selection features a former European Tour venue, a Braid links-parkland combo and one of Scotland’s finest inland layouts. Take your pick: the 2-FORE!-1 choice is yours… *Forest of Arden (Arden course), Warwicks – Donald Steel-designed layout which enjoys a wonderful pedigree after hosting the British Masters three times. Unsurprisingly, the Championship circuit is not the easiest parkland track,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 12 May 2014
Unlimited free beer is on offer in Portugal – but only if rain stops play! So confident is the multi-award-winning Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort (pictured) of the weather in Portugal, it’s offering golfers unlimited free beer should they be unable to finish their round in November or February owing to rain. The unusual step has been taken by the 27-hole...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
Wiltshire is simply sensational 2-FORE!-1 Golf country with a great variety of courses, magical municipals and some absolutely awesome stay and play venues. Take your pick from any of these these and you’ll be in golfing heaven… *Bowood G&CC – This mature, outstanding Dave Thomas parkland track provides a memorable round and is always in tip-top shape. Bowood has a splendid...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 May 2014
Leaderboard Golf have announced the recent signings of Ladies European Tour professionals Trish Johnson and Becky Brewerton as brand ambassadors for the golf and leisure group. Johnson who has claimed 22 career wins and Brewerton’s 47 top ten career finishes, including a win at Chart Hills, brings a wealth of expertise to the Leaderboard group. The portfolio comprises venues such as The...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 May 2014
Prestigious Hertfordshire venue Brocket Hall has unveiled an exciting five-year plan to upgrade the golfing experience on its Melbourne Course and elevate it to a new, even higher level. Working with highly-regarded course designer Guy Hockley, the upgrades at the historic venue will include bunkering enhancements, a redesign of selected greens and general improvements to the playing surfaces. Work will begin this...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 8 May 2014
Leading 2-FORE!-1 venue Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club (pictured), Suffolk’s leading play and stay destination, will host Britain’s newest festival of golf in July. The Thorpeness Festival of Golf will be played over its classic James Braid designed heathland course on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast from July 28-31. It will be the first dedicated golf festival ever held in East Anglia. The festival features...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 4 December 2012
Wonderful Wiltshire may be a relatively small county but when it comes to 2-FORE!-1 golf it’s massive. Here is all the proof you need – great courses you can play for half-price provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Bowood G&CC – This mature, outstanding Dave Thomas parkland track provides a memorable round and is always in tip-top shape. Bowood...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
For the first time in its long history, Moray Golf Club (pictured) has signed a sole-supplier agreement with one of Scotland ’s most respected suppliers of wines and spirits. The announcement forms part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, which also includes the release of a limited edition 15-year-old Speyside single malt and a landmark initiative to bring whiskies from every...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
Champagne corks were popping at Wharton Park Golf & Country Club after the highly regarded Worcestershire venue scooped the prestigious four star Quality in Tourism award for its boutique accommodation. As part of last year’s major £1.8million investment from owners, the Umbers family, the Bewdley-based club added seven contemporary en-suite bedrooms to its revamped clubhouse. Following a recent visit by a ‘mystery...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
The newlook The Belfry has officially re-opened following a comprehensive £26 million refurbishment. And the legendary West Midlands resort and four-times Ryder Cup venue celebrated by hosting an exclusive event for sports stars, key industry figures and corporate clients with Ryder Cup legends Ian Woosnam OBE and Bernard Gallacher OBE in attendance, providing a unique insight into their golfing experiences, and...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 1 May 2014
The county of Sussex boasts a wonderful collection and variety of courses and it’s great news for golfers that many belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf, meaning you can experience them for half-price. Here are just some of Sussex’s 2-FORE!-1 finest… *Tilgate Forest – A great all-round golf complex and you’ll particularly be impressed by the challenging par-72 course with its combination of...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 30 April 2014
American business tycoon Donald Trump is celebrating after snapping up Scotland’s legendary Turnberry Resort for a cut-price deal of £35m. The world-famous South Ayrshire venue – tipped to host its fifth Open Championship in the next 10 years – was owned by Leisurecorp, a subsidiary of the Dubai government who paid nearly £60m for it. “It is an honour and privilege to...