Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 April 2013
For the fourth year running the Dorset Golf & Country Club has achieved the highest accolade from Visit Britain – its coveted five star Gold Award. Visit Britain awarded The Dorset Resort with the Gold Award for its outstanding Luxury Homes, its food, attention to detail, customer service and surroundings, and is one of only a few awarded each year throughout...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Sunday 4 January 2009
Let’s face it, just about anybody who’s picked up a golf club – and many who haven’t – know all about the likes of Turnberry, Royal Birkdale and Wentworth. They’re all tip-top venues and as a result most golfers know all there is to know about such classy courses. But what about the unsung heroes, the courses you’ve probably never even...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 23 May 2013
Golfers looking to grab a midweek bargain can head to Mannings Heath and take advantage of all-day twilight green fee rates every Tuesday throughout June. After the success of its Festival of Golf, where nearly 1,100 golfers took to the fairways over an 11-day period, the popular Horsham venue is now offering the chance for golfers to play 18 holes...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 6 June 2012
Sufffolk’s splendid Best Western Ufford Park Hotel & GC is offering a sizzling summer special offer – a two nights midweek break with unlimited golf from just £169 per person. This offer applies to a standard twin or double room and is available during July & August (Monday – Thursday, two people sharing) The two night Unlimited Golf Break includes a three-course meal from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 26 April 2013
England’s original purpose-built ‘pay and play’ public golf course, Addington Court Golf Centre in Croydon, Surrey, has once again blazed a trail by introducing a £9.99 green fee for its popular Falconwood Course, from April 1st. The new rate applies to all rounds played on the course after 1pm, seven days a week. The previous rate of £13 was only applicable...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 26 November 2012
Six more outstanding 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can tee it up in style… and play for half-price – provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!1 voucher. *The Nottinghamshire, Notts – Formerly known as Cotgrave Place, this popular venue boasts a pair of contrasting18-hole layouts (Open & Masters courses) set in over 240 acres of gorgeous rolling hills in the Nottinghamshire countryside. England...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue St Pierre Golf Club, a Marriott Hotel, commenced its 50th Anniversary celebrations this month with a drinks reception hosted by Richard Lansberry, General Manager, Jim Cook Club Captain, Su Coombe Ladies Captain and John Holland Club President. A commemorative Jubilee Clock was unveiled by founder Member, Joyce Hoare, and Oliver Russell, currently one of the youngest junior Members at...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Yes, you did read it right: you can actually stay – and play – at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue – The Belfry for under £70! So here’s your big chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the greats of the game at The Belfry just outside Birmingham. However, this offer is strictly limited on a first come, first served basis...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 19 February 2013
The Belfry, near Birmingham, one of the world’s most renowned golf resorts and the only four-time host of the Ryder Cup matches, has appointed industry expert Ian Knox as its new Director of Golf. Knox has over twenty years of experience in the hotel and leisure industry and will prove invaluable in overseeing The Belfry’s £30 million refurbishment, which when completed...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 3 July 2012
Shropshire boasts some terrific 2-FORE!-1 courses – top layouts you can play for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Check any of these out and you’re guaranteed a great game…and value-for-money… Hawkstone Park Hotel & GC – an outstanding stay and play venue with the Championship course an extremely popular 2-FORE!-1 track. The Championship layout is a completely contrasting challenge to the mature...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 2 July 2012
World-famous venue The Belfry in the West Midlands has launched a series of Best of British packages this summer. And the one sure to attract plenty of attention among golfers is the belting Belfry Driver stay and play deal which costs just £99 per person and includes ovenight accommodation, dinner in The Atrium restaurant, 36 holes of golf on the Derby...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 17 September 2012
Oxfordshire boasts some quality golf courses and fortunately several of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Try any of these out and you won’t be disappointed… *The Wychwood GC – This outstanding modern course opened in 1992 and is maturing into one of the county’s top tracks. It is plotted within 170 acres of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 18 September 2012
One of the worst kept secrets in the UK golf industry was confirmed earlier this month when this summer was officially confirmed as the wettest on record in England and Wales for 100-years. In response to the negative news, a golf hotel in one of the driest parts of Britain has issued an open invitation for golfers to come and dry...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 7 August 2012
Cheshire is a 2-FORE!-1 golfing paradise, boasting nearly 40 courses offering half-price green fees with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s just a handful of Cheshire’s 2-FORE!-1 finest…. *De Vere Carden Park – With two magnificent 18-hole Championship courses and a De Vere Hotel and Spa, this Cheshire venue has developed into one of the most charismatic golfing destinations in the country. The Nicklaus course,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 12 November 2012
Don’t know where to use that prized 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Well, here are six more top courses which guarantee a great round at a great price (half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher). *Turnberry (Kintyre course), Ayrshire, Scotland – It may play second fiddle to the mighty, magnificent Ailsa but the Kintyre is a genuine championship back-up to the superstar. But don’t think the Kintyre is...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 12 October 2012
Looking for a winter on-course bargain? Well, a number of courses across the UK take part in 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees during the low season only (winter) and here just some of them… *Conwy, North Wales – One of the best links layouts in Wales which this year hosted its third European Senior Tour event. It’s in tip-top condition...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 29 August 2012
With over one thousand courses to choose from nationwide, you’re really spoilt for choice when it comes to using that 2-FORE!-1 voucher entitling you to half-price green fees. So, once again, we thought we’d give you a helping hand… *Hexham, Northumberland – A traditional parkland course on fast-draining land on the south side of the Tyne, Hexham is a tough enough...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 6 September 2011
The county of Shropshire boasts some terrific 2-FORE!-1 courses – top layouts you can play for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s six of the best: Hawkstone Park Hotel & GC – home of both the fabulous Hawkstone and Championship layouts though only the latter belongs to 2-FORE!-1. *The Shropshire – 27 holes of top-notch parkland golf. *Cleobury Mortimer – fine modern complex with 27...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 9 May 2012
No, you are not seeing things. Yes, you can really stay at the world-famous Ryder Cup resort for a mere £33 – provided you book between 4pm and 7pm on Thursday 10th May. Get online tomorrow during that three-hour period and you can grab yourself a great British B&B Belfry deal for under £40. On the other hand you can call 0300 500...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 19 June 2013
Dorset has a wonderful variety of courses and fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer seriously discounted golf. Here are the pick of the county’s classy crop of 2-FORE!-1 venues: *Dorset Golf & Country Club – This superb five star venue features 27 holes of testing golf amidst stunning scenery. The Lakeland layout is home to some attractively laid out greens, but...