Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 25 July 2013
With now almost 1,000 courses on its books, the 2-Fore!-1 scheme’s Top 100 has never been more fiercely contested. From next year’s Ryder Cup course at Gleneagles, to the former WGC venue at The Grove, this list brings together the very best of half price golf in the UK. A hotly contested Top 5 in 2013 was made up of the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 24 July 2013
The South Devon Golf Tour is renowned for providing golfers with some of the best-value breaks to be found anywhere in the country and has come up with an enticing new offer – with its Premium Package available for just £209 per person. On offer until September 30, visitors can enjoy a saving of £30 when they book the three-day, three-round...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 24 July 2013
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Marriott Worsley Park in Manchester has just announced the investment of over £175,000 to continue the improvement of its already well respected championship course over the coming 12 months. This news comes following two previous years of heavy investment totalling over £160,000 which has seen the course into what is widely regarded as one of the best in...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 24 July 2013
This summer will see a new challenge for golfers in the north west: Cheshire’s High Legh Park Golf Club is launching a revision to its 18 hole course. The changes will include the introduction of two completely new holes, the reintroduction of two holes that have been out of play for nearly 5 years and one hole alteration. The resulting course...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 17 July 2013
The Village at Machrihanish Dunes has announced the start of the “Mach Dunes Million” hole-in-one contest where four lucky participants could win $1million. From 15 July through 15 October 2013, golfers who register and play an 18-hole round at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club will be entered into a set of random drawings that will determine four finalists to shoot for the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 16 July 2013
There are some terrific, top value packages to be had at the world-class Monte Rei resort in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve. The venue is arguably the no.1 course in the country and is the handiwork of the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The course is always in tip-top playing condition and provides a memorable round of golf, boasting a cluster of unforgettable holes with several...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 16 July 2013
Golfers are being given an exclusive opportunity to experience the many benefits of becoming a member at one of the leading clubs in the south-west of England this summer. For a limited time only, players can take advantage of the first-class facilities available at The Manor House Golf Club in Castle Combe, near Bath, with the Wiltshire venue’s enticing ‘Member For...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 16 July 2013
The award-winning Goodwood resort in West Sussex will offer golfers a special green fee rate throughout August 2013 if Justin Rose the club’s global sporting ambassador finishes under par at the close of this year’s Open Championship. If the current US Open Champion and World No. 3 finishes under par after the four round championship, Goodwood will deduct the amount Justin...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 27 June 2013
A brand new sport – FootGolf – comes to Croydon, Surrey, this Sunday! Hosted by popular local ‘Pay & Play’ golf club Addington Court GC, FootGolf kicks off just after Noon on Sunday 30th June with around 60 competitors expected to try this exciting and very addictive new sport. Organised by the UK FootGolf Association (UKFG), the sport’s governing body, this Sunday’s event...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 1 July 2013
From next month (August), the par-72 Dave Thomas designed Macdonald Spey Valley Championship Golf Course at Macdonald Aviemore Resort will benefit from the opening of a new £1m clubhouse. Just 40 miles south of Inverness Airport and minutes from Macdonald Aviemore Resort, the clubhouse enjoys the breathtaking backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountain Range. Overlooking the 1st tee, the clubhouse will...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 5 July 2013
Ex-England and Surrey cricketer, Mark Butcher, has won a new Mercedes-Benz A Class worth £22,000 after scoring his first hole-in-one at the prestigious Burhill Golf Club during a charity day hosted by Olympic gold medal-winning rower, James Cracknell. The batsman, who excelled for club and country in a career spanning 17-years, aced the par-3 fourth hole, measuring 178-yards, on Burhill’s New...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 8 July 2013
The Grove – recently ranked third in TG’s Top-100 2-Fore!-1 courses – has taken its market-leading guest experience to the next level following the implementation of an innovative new Caddie programme. Designed to enhance the overall offering and provide a traditional service for the many visiting golfers that flock to the revered UK golf resort, the new initiative will enable guests to take...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 25 June 2013
Today’s Golfer Courses editor Kevin Brown has just returned from attending the official international opening of the brand new PGA National Russia course near Moscow. And what an exciting and impressive venue it is – on and off the course – and don’t surprised to see it staging prestigious, and that includes the main European Tour, in the not-too-distant future. The course, designed...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 5 March 2013
De Vere and ISPS HANDA have announced six ‘free’ regional events for blind and disabled golfers offering winners the opportunity to compete at De Vere Mottram Hall alongside golf legends during the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship. The Grand Final on Monday 3rd June at De Vere Mottram Hall during the week of the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship will see finalists enjoy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, one of Continental Europe’s top 100 golf courses is celebrating the launch of the International School of Falconry Las Colinas with the announcement of the Falconry Experience package, to master birdies of a different nature. From a privileged position just south of Alicante in the region of Valencia, guests can learn one of the oldest...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Cheshire’s The Mere is marking its first birthday celebrations following its resort status with the unveiling of a new Golf Academy. Graham Neville, the resort’s assistant PGA Professional will work under the stewardship of Darren Cain, Senior PGA Golf Instructor, to introduce a host of new golf tuition opportunities, focusing on developing both junior and adult golf coaching. This announcement is the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Teeofftimes.co.uk, the UK’s largest online tee-time booking service, has made it even easier for golfers to search for and book their next round 24 hours a day with the updated Teeofftimes app. The free app enables golfers to find and securely pay for tee times at more than 1,000 UK courses via their iPhone or iPad, enjoying savings of up...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 14 March 2013
The Carrick on Loch Lomond has announced that it will welcome some of the world’s most powerful business leaders after being named as host venue of the prestigious World Corporate Golf Challenge World Final. The exclusive event will take place from Tuesday 7th May – Sunday 12th May and provide the perfect platform for The Carrick and The Cameron House Resort...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 19 March 2013
Following its successful regional introduction in 2011, Troon – the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing – recently presented new membership cards to the first golfers to reach platinum status, the highest tier in its popular rewards scheme. Worldwide, the program has more than 200,000 members, making it the largest loyalty initiative in golf rewarding members with discounts on their golf purchases at...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 March 2013
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa has made quite an impression in a short space of time and golfers can experience one of the new rising stars of the Italian game with a range of great value golf breaks to Sicily this year. Launched in 2010, the deluxe venue has quickly established itself as one of the most sought-after golfing destinations in...