Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 3 July 2008
For only the sixth time in 600 years of history a new golf course has opened at St Andrews Links, the Home of Golf. The Castle Course was opened by the Duke of York at a special ceremony attended by around 150 leading figures from the world of golf and from golf clubs and organisations in St Andrews. Continuing a line which...
Written by TG Instruction editor on Friday 11 July 2008
Have you ever wondered where it’s all going wrong on the golf course? If so the fault fix golf score card below will help you get to the bottom of the issues quickly. Download the PDF and print it out and you can take it out on the golf course the next time you play to record every shot you take. On...
Written by by TG staff writer on Thursday 24 July 2008
…No Donald Trump’s long-running Aberbeen links project hasn’t yet been given the green light but a prestigious first-class resort – designed to equal Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon – has and is set to change the face of North Ayrshire as part of a multi-million pounds regeneration project. It appears that ‘The Donald’ has been looking on the wrong side of Scotland to turn...
Written by TG courses editor on Friday 25 July 2008
As part of Dunston Hall’s continual development, De Vere’s renowned Norfolk golf course and resort has embarked upon a significant course improvement programme. The Dunston Hall team have begun working on the replacement and upgrading of the greens and the re-engineering of the irrigation system to compliment the new greens. The new greens that have been installed create a better playing experience for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 29 July 2008
Tunisia is a red-hot golfing destination in more ways than one and soon you can mix the royal and the ancient on the country’s newest golf course, The Residence which opens in November. The year-round temperate climate makes Tunisia a superb golfing destination. Another big bonus is that it’s only a two and a half hour flight from London. The spectacular five-star hotel...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 7 August 2008
Crazy golf in the UK is poised to reach new heights at Jurassic Encounter, an action-packed adventure golf experience due to open on August 15th. Located at New Malden’s ‘World of Golf’ in Surrey, Jurassic Encounter is a thrilling 18-hole course, complete with roaring mechanical dinosaurs, man-made ‘primeval’ caves, cascading waterfalls and lush vegetation – all set within a half acre...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 29 September 2008
Clitheroe Golf Club, The London Golf Club and East Sussex National Golf Club will host Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship for the first time in 2010, when The Open will be played at St Andrews. Clitheroe, in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley, is a parkland course that was first laid out in 1932 by five-time Open winner James Braid. The course’s...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 14 October 2008
The latest spectacular course designed by Christy O’Connor Jnr has been officially opened at Oceânico’s new Amendoeira Golf Resort. To mark the launch of the golf course, Oceânico had commissioned a statue of O’Connor Jnr that overlooks the Oceânico O’Connor Course. The statue, designed by renowned Irish sculptor Paul Ferriter, is made from bronze and is modelled on an iconic...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 4 December 2008
A golf course designed by European Tour chairman Neil Coles and vice-chairman Angel Gallardo has been described as “the most photogenic course in the world.” That was the expert view of the production team who have filmed European Tour events throughout the world for the last 15 years. Following the European Tour Final Qualifying event held at PGA Golf de Catalunya...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
The finishing touches are being put to Ireland’s new golf masterpiece as the Nick Faldo Championship Course at Lough Erne Resort near Enniskillen prepares to open on July 1st 2009. Set on a breathtaking peninsula between Lower Lough Erne and Castle Hume Lough in the rolling countryside of Fermanagh, the inspirational creation by six times major champion Faldo is already being...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 4 December 2008
If you’re looking for some quality golf this winter but with the emphahsis on value for money then the latest Brocket Hall green fee offers may make you sit up and take notice. The luxurious golf resort, based in Hertfordshire is offering golfers’ a day on one of their championship golf courses, the Melbourne or Palmeston, this Jan or Feb and...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 5 December 2008
Sam Torrance, Scotland’s Ambassador for Golf, has revealed a range of fantastic winter golf deals across the country involving some of its must-play golf courses. Offering further discounted green fees which can also be packaged up with accommodation or entry to local attractions, the golf passes are an extra reason to celebrate Scotland’s golfing legacy as the country gears up to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 December 2008
Miss World contestants, including Miss England and Miss Scotland (both pictured),have tackled the world’s most exciting golf hole – the Extreme 19th at Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa. A selection of girls each had a go at trying to hit the green on the iconic hole, where the tee sits an incredible 430 metres above the green and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 December 2008
Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club have announced the third phase of the extensive £½ million refurbishment programme, which will commence in January. Following the impressive results of their hotel refurbishment programme earlier this year, the club will be investing a further £150,000 in their food and beverage offerings at the club. The revamped bar and bistro will be fresh and vibrant...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 9 December 2008
A brand new, purpose built 43-bedroom hotel and spa is set to open at Bowood G&CC in Wiltshire next May. The new addition to the impresssive 2,000 acre Bowood estate will harness its breathtaking landscape and wide open spaces to present a unique destination resort within rolling Wiltshire countryside. Historic Bowood has been home to the Lansdowne family since 1754 and features Capability...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Wednesday 10 December 2008
Golf ‘up north’ has received a big boost following the news that North East businessman Graham Wylie is investing £8m into redevelopment projects at classy Close House Hotel and golf course at Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The existing golf course at this beautiful hotel has recently undergone a complete update to the tune of over one million pounds, with a...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 10 December 2008
Former England football hero David Platt’s Major Golf company has teamed up with Tom Warsop of Tailormade Luxury Golf Holidays to launch a brand new concept – The Prestige Golf Tour. Members of the Tour will be invited to play in one or more events which will be staged on 6 of the UK’s most famous courses. Every event is open...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 17 December 2008
Six Yorkshire teenagers will travel to Spain next month in a bid to secure glory for England in the Junior Team Home Nations Championship. Willow Valley Golf’s junior members will represent their country at the prestigious La Manga course on January 17-22 after qualifying for the Under 18s event by winning the English Inter-Club tournament, a national junior competition which attracted...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 December 2008
De Vere has a selection of exclusive rates for golfers to take advantage of this winter at their stunning UK championship courses. Eleven of De Vere’s finest courses are covered within the promotion, from The Carrick course on the picturesque banks of Loch Lomond, to the Jack Nicklaus signature course at Carden Park and the immaculate Hunting Course at Slaley Hall. ...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Stuck for cash in 2009 when it comes to your annual golf holiday? Well fear not as the some of the best golf courses in the world can be found on your doorstep – so why not think about a UK golf break? The problem can often be sorting the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the best value...