Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 6 January 2009
A good caddie can make-or-break a round and bagmen are certainly the ‘in’thing in Wales at the moment. Due to rising demand for caddies at courses all over the Valleys, Visit Wales is launching a new National Caddie Scheme this month – the first of its kind in Europe. Basically this means that golfers will be able to book an approved caddy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s leading hotel group, is offering a fantastic golf break to remember. Forever. Guests can relax and unwind in style as well as tackle one of the country’s greatest courses. And you can do all this without having to break the bank! Situated on the striking coast of County Down, Ardglass Golf Club offers both a warm welcome...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Here’s your big chance to join former England football captain David Platt on the 2009 Prestige Golf Tour. The Prestige Tour is held at top venues up and down the country, including the likes of Wentworth, Royal Birkdale and The Grove. It is run by ex-Aston Villa and Arsenal midfielder Platt’s Major Golf Events company with the seven handicap boss enthusiastically appearing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 16 January 2009
The classy 5-star Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club, near Ware, Hertfordshire has announced a fantastic New Year offer for golfers. This special offer for £65 is available from Monday – Friday until March 31st and includes: coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes of golf and a sumptuous two course buffet afterwards. Offer is subject to availability and requires a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
The new Nick Faldo course at Lough Erne Golf Resort, near Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, boasts “the most refreshing” halfway house in the world of golf. The class halfway house act is breathtakingly situated behind the ninth green on the shores of The Faldo Course which opens in July. In an inspired departure from the traditional log cabin style of refreshment facility favoured...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Surrey’s Kingswood Golf and Country Club is set to see some of its original James Braid bunkering renovated under the direction of Swan Golf Designs. The renowned Braid (pictured right) designed the original course back in the 1920s and Swan Golf Designs has carried out a comprehensive analysis and made recommendations for its sympathetic renovation. Owner, Tom Hilliard, vice-president of the Variety...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 January 2009
Following a highly successful year for its junior section, the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel & Country Club has announced a number of fantastic promotions designed to make golf more accessible to budding young golfers. From the February 1st any adult taking up full-membership at Breadsall Priory will receive an additional complimentary membership any children they have under 18 years of...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 23 January 2009
Norwich’s Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club has just launched a cracking “Year’s Golf Membership” offer aimed at golfers who are finding it increasingly difficult to make time for a round of golf. Designed to appeal to those for whom time is of the essence, this year long weekday membership offer for £349 consists of: unlimited golf after 2pm from...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 26 January 2009
Darren Clarke’s stunning layout at Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort near Dublin has been chosen to host the European Challenge Tour’s fifth Challenge of Ireland tournament from June 11-14. Together with European Golf Design and the club’s owners, the Jackson family, Ryder Cup hero Clarke helped design the Champions Club at Moyvalley, describing it as “a labour of love”. Clarke – who...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 27 January 2009
Mission Hills Golf Club has been recognised as the “World’s Largest Golf Club” by the Guinness World Records for the fifth year running. Magical Mission Hills boasts 12 premier 18 hole courses designed by many of the greatest golfers and course architects from five continents. In May 2004, after an unprecedented feat of engineering that saw five courses built within 16 months, Mission...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
There’s a terrific stay & play deal going down at the delightful Dartmouth Golf & Country Club next month (February). Believe it or not between Feb 1-5 and Feb 8-12 golfers will benefit from the following: One Night Bed & Breakfast, two days unlimited golf, one buggy per two people for 18 holes on the Championship Course for each day of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
Looking to escape the winter doldrums? Why not treat yourself to a cracking break at Greg Norman’s world-famous Doonbeg over the coming months. You’re guaranteed a luxury break without paying luxury prices! At just €222 per person, there’s every reason to visit Ireland’s premier luxury destination. The Doonbeg Winter Package includes: *2 nights bed & breakfast (3 night packages...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 2 February 2009
Fancy a great golfing holiday in the sun and helping a major charity at the same time? Then Alliss Promotions, in conjunction with Andalucia Golf, will be running the Antequera Golf Tournament, from May 18-21 at Antequera Golf Club and Hotel, Costa del Sol, Spain. The host course is spectacular and challenging and is surrounded by the beautiful El Torcal Natural Park...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
Burhill Golf Club will play host to Europe’s top up-and-coming tour players having been chosen to host a PGA EuroPro Tour event. The Walton-on-Thames venue welcomes aspiring European Tour professionals from across the continent from Thursday July 30, to Saturday August 1, when players will tackle the spectacular New Course. The PGA EuroPro Tour, a development tour for young...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
April will see the completion of the golf course developments at the Manor House and Ashbury Golf Hotels situated on the foothills of Dartmoor, West Devon . The venue will soon boast four eighteen hole courses – the Kigbeare (6464 yards), Beeches (5726 yards), Oakwood (5400 yards) and Willows (2018 yards par 3 course). There will also be a 27 hole combination course: Pines 6400 yards,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 5 February 2009
The world-famous Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland is offering a Mother’s Day special for the big day on March 22. You can treat mum to something Mother’s Day to remember with a special Sunday night break including full Scottish breakfast, use of The Club leisure facilities and the choice of a round of golf or a 55 mins spa treatment each. Mother’s Day...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 5 February 2009
Golfers are being offered the perfect antidote to the economic doom and climatic gloom with the launch of the world’s cheapest golf break. The one-night, two-round golf break – priced at just £9.99 per person – has been launched by Your Golf Travel.com, Europe’s fastest-growing golf travel company. The credit crunch-busting break is available for a selection of dates between 11 February...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 9 February 2009
A Spanish golf enthusiast has made history after becoming the five millionth golfer to tee it up at La Manga Club, Spain’s leading luxury sport resort. Emilio de Carvajel from Madrid will now be able to take advantage of free golf for life on La Manga Club’s three championship golf courses. Emilio, who has played golf at La Manga Club twice a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
North London course Brookmans Park golf course is undergoing a major renovation to modernise and enhance its classic layout. The long-term project is being carried out by Swan Golf Design and the work to upgrade the original layout designed by J H Taylor, one of the Great Triumvirate of golf, is well underway. Howard Swan and his team initially carried out a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
Ex-England football captain David Platt has sent out an open invitation for golfers to join him at The Archerfield Masters at East Lothian, Scotland. The event is a 36 hole Stableford competition for teams of 4 players played over both the Fidra and Dirleton Links layouts on May 11 and 12th. Said former Aston Villa and Arsenal ace Platt: “Archerfield is a...