Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 12 March 2014
The new-look The Belfry – the iconic West Midlands venue is in the final throes of a comprehensive £26m refurbishment – has its sights firmly fixed on a return to the golfing big-time. And that includes hosting a fifth Ryder Cup! The new Belfry bosses believe that the world-famous venue and four-times Ryder Cup host has been in the golfing wilderness...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 12 March 2014
This year The Brabazon Trophy will be played at Seaton Carew GC (pictured), Co. Durham, from the 25th to 28th of June, when 144 competitors will vie for the title over the old rolling links, having already passed through one of two qualifying matches to be there. The Brabazon Trophy or to give it its official name, the English Men’s Open Amateur...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
Donald Trump has announced his local development team to turn his Trump International Golf Links Scotland dream into reality… And heading the A team will be Neil Hobday, who has been appointed Project Director, along with top UK-based course architects Hawtree Ltd. The full-line-up is as follows: Dundas & Wilson LLP – Planning Agents and Legal Counsel Ironside Farrar – Environmental and Landscape Consultants W...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 4 December 2008
The Prestige Golf Society offers golf enthusiasts the opportunity to play in a fun, competitive tournament on the very best golf courses in the UK and Ireland. Launched by Tailormade Luxury Golf Holidays, the Prestige Golf Society is open to anyone who wants to play golf on the best courses in the UK and Ireland. Membership is just £50 per person which...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 12 March 2014
Adrian Hotels offers the perfect combination for a memorable golfing holiday in the sun with luxury accommodation at its three properties in Costa Adeje in the south of Tenerife. Golfers can experience the off-course delights of the 5* Hotel Jardines de Nivaria and Roca Nivaria Gran Hotel, and the 4* adults-only Hotel Colon Guanahani – along with special discounts on tee-...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 12 March 2014
Dorset offers some of the best golf courses in the country and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf and that includes a top stay and play venue and a pair of clifftop classics. Dorset Golf & Country Club (pictured) – This superb five star venue features 27 holes of testing golf amidst stunning scenery. The Lakeland layout is home...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 4 September 2013
The county of Dorset boasts some of the best inland golf in England and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and therefore offer quality golf for seriously discounted green fee rates. Altogether there are 14 2-FORE!-1 courses in Dorset and here’s the pick of the crop… *Dorset Golf & Country Club – This superb five star venue features 27 holes...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 11 March 2014
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Marriott Tudor Park (pictured) has launched two attractive new golf membership offers in time for the start of the 2014 season. The new offers were launched in the aftermath of the popular 4-star golf and country club near Maidstone, Kent, being nominated for six awards by Europe’s leading golf-specific mystery service shopper. Marriott Tudor Park’s parent company, Marriott Golf...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 11 March 2014
British Airways has challenged its ambassador Justin Rose (pictured) to calculate how many shots it takes to complete a Sport Relief mile, and invites the public to see if they can do better. Rose, who took up the challenge during training in Orlando, completed the task in six shots. Currently ranked seventh in the world, Rose, said: “It was fun taking...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 March 2014
After a long, wet winter the new golf season is nearly upon us and below you’ll find courses where you can start the 2014 season in style. Not only are they superb courses they also happen to belong to 2-FORE!-Golf which means voucher holders can play them for half-price. *St Mellion (Kernow course), Cornwall – Most golfers play the neighbouring Nicklaus...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 March 2014
Belek in Turkey is a red-hot golfing destination in every sense: it is the home of a whole host of quality golf courses all within a short drive of one another, wonderful year-round weather and amazing luxury all-inclusive hotels. And the price is right too as you can see by these outstanding holidays being offered by UK-based Turkey golf specialist operator...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 March 2014
Darren Clarke’s win at the 2011 Open Championship was one of the most memorable Major victories in recent years and the European Tour star is set to inspire a new generation of golfers by opening a new golf coaching centre at Sicily’s five-star Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa. The Darren Clarke Centre of Excellence at Donnafugata will be the first facility...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 March 2014
Crown Golf, the UK’s largest golf group, has dropped membership fees for golfers aged 13 and under with immediate effect at all 25 of its clubs. The new policy grants a free Junior Membership to under-14s who have at least one parent, grandparent or guardian who is a 7-Day or 5-Day member at the golf club. The offer – named Juniors Go...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 March 2014
Golf clubs in the UK may soon be able to claim back VAT payments on green fees, dating back over four years, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). However, clubs should bear in mind that pursuing a back-dated claim could leave them owing more VAT to HMRC overall. In a lead appeal case brought by Bridport & West...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 March 2014
OneFairway is a new golf social network with a mission to improve communication and networking in golf. Summed up www.OneFairway.com owner David Dean: “Waking up on a Sunday morning and not being able to play at your regular course is extremely annoying but also an opportunity. It can be tough to find courses in your area where you can go test...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 March 2014
Kent, the Garden of England, is a 2-FORE!-1 hotbed and isn’t just about the magical historical links of Royals St George’s, Cinque Ports and Prince’s. Here’s a top mix of 2-FORE!-1 coastal and inland courses which will all take your breath away… *Broome Park – An outstanding rolling Donald Steel-designed parkland plotted within the impressive historic 268-acre Broome Park Estate. It’s scenic...
Friday 7 March 2014
Flick through our photo gallery of the top 10 golf courses in Wales, according to Golf World in 2013 by clicking on the link below. >> View gallery...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 March 2014
With courses of the quality of St Enodoc and Trevose nearby in Cornwall, competition for both members and visitors is fierce. But the new owners of the Point at Polzeath, located very near to the holiday hotspot of Rock, have big ambitions for their course and leisure resort. Formerly Roserrow Golf and Country Club, the course (pictured) is part of a...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 March 2014
France is a magical place to play golf and Normandy is undoubtedly one of the country’s leading golfing regions with nearly 50 courses including many absolute belters. It’s easily reachable – by ferry or rail – just across the English Channel of course and another major plus for golfers is that Normandy boasts three of France’s top 30 courses. It’s also top...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 30 October 2013
Kent, the so-called Garden of England, is a golfing paradise and fortunately boasts some magical 2-FORE!-1 courses, both coastal and inland. Here are some of the best you can play for half-price thanks to 2-FORE!-1 Golf of course. *Walmer & Kingsdown – This historic James Braid clifftop/downland layout opened in 1909 and during the Second World War was used as a...