Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 6 January 2012
Undecided or haven’t a clue where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Here are six more great courses where you’re guaranteed to have a round to remember…for half the normal green fee! *Carden Park, Cheshire – top De Vere venue with two superb 18-hole layouts including the mighty Nicklaus. *Machrie Hotel, Isle of Islay – wonderful, classic links just off Scotland’s west coast. *Tenby,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 5 January 2012
The county of Kent is bristling with top courses – links and inland – and fortunately many of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and are available to play for half-price… with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. Here are some of Kent’s finest 2-FORE!-1 tracks: *Broome Park – classy parkland layout near Canterbury. * Canterbury – impressive, mature Harry Colt par-70 layout. * Tudor Park –...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 January 2012
That’s right you can enjoy a memorable break, including two rounds of golf, at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue for under £80! What’s included: Overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, a round on both the PGA National and Derby courses, use of the Health & Wellness facilities and entry to the on-site Bel Air nightclub (Thurs/Fri/Sat). This great offer is valid until February 29, subject...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 3 January 2012
THE Algarve has emerged Europe’s top golfing destination in the inaugural Today’s Golfer Travel Awards, claiming the main Best Value Golf Destination (Continental Europe) title. And the pride of Portugal triumphed in style by receiving an impressive 32% of the total number of votes – Turkey finished runners-up with 19% with long established golfing hotspot the Costal del Sol surprisingly languishing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 30 December 2011
Former Man. United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has got together with his close friend and leading golf coach Derek Simpson to form an ambitious new golf club. The dynamic duo are running the Yorke and Simpson Premier Club – a club where members can enjoy memorable executive golf days out at several West Midlands-based courses. Not only can members revel...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 30 December 2011
Looking for a top 2-FORE!-1 round in Oxfordshire?Then look no further….here are six of the county’s 2-FORE!-1 stars where you can use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in style and get a great round at a great price. *The Wychwood GC – opened in 1992 and is maturing into one of the county’s top tracks. *Carswell CC – another excellent modern venue with good...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 December 2011
St Andrews’ iconic Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa has struck gold – winning a prestigious listing in the latest exclusive Condé Nast Gold List. The Condé Nast Gold List is a particularly special accolade as it the result of some eight million votes cast by savvy travellers throughout the world – and contenders can not rest of their laurels as they...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 December 2011
Luxury hotel Vale d’Oliveiras Quinta Resort & Spa, located in the Western Algarve near Carvoeiro, has launched a top value weekend package for golfers. The special offer is based around the Gramacho or Vale da Pinta courses alongside two nights’ 5* accommodation and costs from as little as £156 per person. The package also includes a spa treatment, breakfasts and a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 24 December 2011
England Test Cricket Captain Andrew Strauss took time out from preparations for his team’s upcoming matches against Pakistan for a round at Wycombe Heights Golf Centre. The double Ashes winning skipper called in to enjoy a game with his son around the public pay-and-play facility’s highly acclaimed Par-3 Short Course – an ideal, relaxed course for families to gain confidence while...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 21 December 2011
Haven’t decided where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher entitling you to half-price green fees at around 1,000 courses up and down the country? Well, once again, here are six of 2-FORE!-1s finest… *High Post, Wilts – close to the historic cathedral city of Salisbury, and something of a hidden gem. *Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria – majestically sits between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 20 December 2011
The West Midlands is the home of a host of top 2-FORE!-1 venues offering half-price golf – so long as you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Leading West Midlands 2-FORE!-1 tracks include: * Marriott Forest of Arden – home of the superb Arden layout, a class parkland act. * The Belfry (PGA National) – probably an even tougher nut to craack than the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 December 2011
The Type 23 Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland was named after the Highland County and throughout its career has enjoyed a special relationship with the shire and its people, including historic Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Crew members have made several visits to Royal Dornoch in recent years to enjoy a game of golf as well as the friendship of the members. The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 December 2011
There’s a great winter all-inclusive deal on offer at leading Wiltshire venue Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort near Chippenham. From just £34 per golfer until the end of March, players will discover one of the finest courses in the south of England, weaving through 200 acres of Capability Brown’s mature woodland. There’s coffee on arrival, 18 holes and a one-course meal...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 December 2011
Fancy a round at the world-famous Stoke Park GC in leafy Buckinghamshire? Well, amazingly you can play at this classy Harry Colt parkland venue from £50, a saving of 66%, in midweek until the end of the year. Stoke Park is always in superb condition and is the home of one of the most striking clubhouses in the country. Besides being a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 13 December 2011
The Maldives Floating Island project, developed by the world-renowned Dutch Docklands company, the industry innovators in floating technology, has shortlisted six golf design candidates from twenty-four tender acknowledgements. The shortlisted six, which includes major champions and Ryder Cup legends, presented individual plans to the Dutch Docklands Board following the culmination of the season ending Race to Dubai event in the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 13 December 2011
Looking to keep your game warm throughout the winter? Here’s a handful of 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can do just that… and for half-price thanks to that 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Seahouses, Northumberland – magical little links/parkland combo with some sensational par-3s. *Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset – impressive links and thanks to its excellent drainage, the course rarely closes. *Royston, Herts – splendid heathland track, in fine...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 12 December 2011
Head for Lincolnshire for quality 2-FORE!-1 golf – courses you can play for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. The county’s 2-FORE!-1 star is classy Forest Pines, a superb 27-hole resort with three loops of nine (Forest, Pines & Beeches). Other top Lincs tracks include Kenwick Park, near Louth, another class act and must-play while at North Shore, just outside Skegness, you’ll find...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 8 December 2011
Hardelot’s Pines course is one of the best in France and golfers can get there and experience it for under £60! Just 40mins from Calais it’s ideal for a day’s escape with your best golfing buddies, specially at £55 for return travel (four-in-a-car Eurotunnel), a round of golf and a two-course lunch. Plus it’s a great chance to stock up on...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 6 December 2011
Here are six more brilliant 2-FORE!-1 venues which not only provide great golf at half -price (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) but are almost certain (snow permitting!) to be playable and in good nick at this time of year. * Seaton Carew, Co. Durham – classic traditional Dr Alister Mackenzie links on the north east coast. *Mannings Heath (Kingfisher course), West Sussex – not...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 6 December 2011
The county of Somerset is better known for its cider than its golf courses but there are some top layouts sprinkled throughout cider country with 15 venues belonging to 2-FORE!-1, offering half-price green fees with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Somerset’s finest includes the excellent links of Weston-Super-Mare which is in tip-top condition all-year round, modern classics Oake Manor and Mendip Spring and...