Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 March 2010
No wonder members at the £20m Saltash-based St Mellion International Resort are raring to go this season – they now have their own exclusive tee times, a huge new fleet of golf buggies to ride on, more competition tee times, and not one but two European Tour courses to play this season. The St Mellion International Resort (www.st-mellion.co.uk), which hit the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 23 March 2010
Entries are now being accepted for Royal Montrose Golf Club’s 25-Hole Golf Open which is being held on May 30. “This will be only the second time in history that an open has been held over 25 holes rather than the customary 18,” explained Brian Ritchie, Captain of Royal Montrose. “This is a unique opportunity for golfers from across the UK and...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 GOLF on Wednesday 12 May 2010
2-FORE!-1 GOLF is massive in West Yorkshire…and in and around Bradford in particular. There’s some outstanding 2-FORE!-1 golf to be had and enjoyed in the city with many excellent venues offering half-price green fees… so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. So what are you waiting for? Get that voucher and check these Bradford beauties out as soon as possible…. * Shipley...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 11 May 2010
Work has been completed on a £200,000 refurbishment project at Sheffield’s Tinsley Park Golf Course. The investment from leading leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV) has seen improvements to the clubhouse, including decorating the interior public areas and changing rooms in the building, which was originally the first lord mayor of Sheffield’s dwelling. Other improvements include the addition of a café and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 28 May 2010
The Belfry, the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, is offering summer golfers the chance to play two rounds at this world-famous venue and enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in the four-star hotel from just £125 per person. Available between July 24-Sept 5th, the popular Belfry Driver package can be tailored to include golf on any two of the resort’s three...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 13 May 2010
There are some great deals going down at Elite Hotels venues Luton Hoo and Ashdown Park Hotel and Country. So check these out… Deal 1: Luton Hoo is currently offering unlimited golf for £75 a month or from £25 per round. Sculpted amongst 250 acres of Capability Brown’s stunning landscape, and offering one of the longest 18-hole golf courses in the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 GOLF on Tuesday 25 May 2010
Former Ryder Cupper and seven-times PGA European Tour winner Ronan Rafferty has joined forces with His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe (himself an avid golfer) to promote and raise the profile of the prestigious Roxburghe Championship Golf Club in the Scottish Borders. Designed by Dave Thomas, the Roxburghe Golf Course was opened in 1997 and is one of the top...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 11 May 2010
The Sheffield Wednesday Legends Golf Day will see some of the Owls’ best loved former players, including Chris Waddle and David Hirst, team up at Beauchief Golf Course to raise funds for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity. Members of the public are also invited to take part in the special event, which will take place on 28 May. Players will be...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 GOLF on Thursday 6 May 2010
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Stapleford Park in Leicestershire hits the big-time next week when it stages the inaugural Handa Senior Masters presented by the Stapleford Forum. Sam Torrance will try to close the gap at the top of the European Senior Tour Order of Merit when he returns to Stapleford Park for next week’s event. The 2002 Ryder Cup winning Captain, who was...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 28 May 2010
Two top venues – Mannings Heath (West Sussex) and Manor House at Castle Combe – are running special 442 – ‘The Perfect World Cup Formation’ – offers. TheKingfisher course 442 offer at Mannings Heath basically costs £36 for four golfers before 1pm Mon-Thurs while the Manor House 442 deal is £98 for four after 2 pm (green fee normally £49per person...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 29 November 2010
Cornwall has some fantastic golf courses and fortunately many of them are in 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees…with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s six of Cornwall’s 2-FORE!-1 best: * St Mellion Resort – home of the stunning Nicklaus course backed-up by the 18-hole Kernow layout and on-site hotel. *Perranporth – scenic, quirky James Braid track with stunning coastal vistas. * Roserrow G&CC – impressive...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 15 November 2010
The region is rammed with quality golf courses and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and therefore offer half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s six of North Yorkshire’s best 2-FORE!-1 tracks: *Bedale GC – simply one of the most scenic courses around. * Whitby GC – a cracking mix of parkland and clifftop holes. * Knaresborough GC – classy 90-years-old...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 17 November 2010
Memories of the recent Ryder Cup, were rekindled as the 2010 SingleFigureGolfer Challenge Cup went down to the wire in Cornwall. The classic links of Trevose – a popular 2-FORE!-1 venue – hosted the 3rd annual Single Figure Golfer Challenge Cup where successful Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy’s Team SFG played a team of former Ryder Cup and Walker Cup players...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 12 November 2010
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews has been named in fifth position in the Top Resorts category for Europe in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2010. “I’m absolutely delighted to see how well Scotland as a destination has fared in the Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards this year. We are personally...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 30 November 2010
Not sure how to treat your golfing ‘better half’ this Christmas? Then how about buying him or her an annual De Vere golf membership at 11 of the country’s leading venues? For just £295, golfers can enjoy all the member benefits of their chosen home club, play in tournaments, and have the chance to play at 16 courses at ten other...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 9 November 2010
Legendary Scottish venue Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort, has so much confidence in its unusually mild climate that it is offering a guarantee to golfers staying in the hotel this winter. Situated just 50 miles from Glasgow on the breathtaking Ayrshire coast, Turnberry basks in warmer air from the northern extension of the Gulf Stream, so rarely sees the snow and...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Monday 4 October 2010
There’s some great 2-FORE!-1 golf to be had in and around Bradford. There’s some outstanding 2-FORE!-1 golf to enjoyed in the West Yorkshire city with many cracking venues offering half-price green fees… so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s some of the best: * Shipley GC – mature parkland layout was created by the great Alister MacKenzie. * Hollins Hall – modern...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 21 October 2010
Kent, the Garden of England, is a 2-FORE!-1 stronghold and boasts over 20 excellent courses offering half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s six of the very best: * Redlibbets – superb par-72 parkland layout. * Walmer & Kingsdown – top clifftop track with stunning views. * Cobtree Manor Park – short-but-classy par-69 municipal parkland. * Canterbury – stunning Harry Colt-designed parkland. * Tudor...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 26 October 2010
Surrey boasts some of the best courses in the land and fortunately a good many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are six of Surrey’s 2-FORE!-1 best: *Addington Court – one of the best municipal venues around and the home of two 18 hole layoputs. *Coulsdon Manor Hotel & GC – another outstanding...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 28 October 2010
Looking for a great 2-FORE!-1 round this weekend? Then let us give you a helping hand: here’s a handful of top 2-FORE!-1 tracks where you’re guaranteed a great game for half the normal green fee rates – provided you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. * Wycombe Heights, Bucks – quality gently undulating parkland course. * Weymouth GC, Dorset – mature par-70 parkland track, a...