Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
The Algarve, Portugal, is one of the world’s top golfing destinations and here are some of the best springtime deals to be found in this magical golfing hotspot… * The Alamos Golf Club is offering a fantastic 20% saving on all electronic trolleys and buggies during the February – May high season. When playing a round at the Alamos, you can...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 13 February 2009
A brand new 4 star hotel has launched in the heart of the UK’s ‘golf coast’ offering the ideal base to explore England’s North West and play on some of the best courses in Europe. The new 133 bedroom Ramada Plaza Hotel in the classic seaside resort of Southport is part of a £30million redevelopment of the town’s waterfront. Launched last...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 13 February 2009
How about this for a novel way to book a golf break? Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & CountryClub is running an auction, inviting golfers to bid for their next golf break in a bid to try and pick up a bargain! Yes folks, you could be playing 36 holes of championship golf (over 2 days) and enjoying an overnight stay in Dartmouth’s three-star...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 February 2009
A non-golfing Maidenhead man has come up with a novel way of dispensing second-hand golf balls…by selling them in vending machines! Garry Carr and the love of his life, loyal Jack Russell dog Tilly-Miss, go ball finding at their local courses every day and over the years have discovered several thousand of them. Thanks to ball-sniffing Tilly-Miss, Garry admits he’s made a decent living...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 17 February 2009
Rudding Park, near Harrogate, has introduced an inventive new credit crunching golf membership scheme to help the region’s golfers beat the recession. The scheme has been developed to offer its members real value for money – you only pay for as much golf as you play – ensuring no wasted membership fees or costly hidden charges. And the scheme has been...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 17 February 2009
The US Masters is fast approaching but surprise, surprise Augusta National GC doesn’t feature in the top three American courses in a recent major poll of the top ranking 200 tracks in the US of A… Online operator ‘Top 100 Golf Courses’ has just ranked the top courses in the States and Augusta National has to settle for fifth spot, a place...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 February 2009
Star-studded Surrey venue The Wisley has been nominated by a US judging panel as one of only five International Renovation of the Year finalists following the reconstruction of its Garden nine. The club’s inclusion was all the more impressive as the project, which began in August 2008, is not due to be completed until the summer of 2009. The Wisley was...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 20 February 2009
PowerPlay Golf, the two-flag, ‘risk and reward’ nine-hole game has announced its intention to introduce the innovative format more widely in the United States of America. As part of its USA rollout, PowerPlay Golf will benefit from an expanded relationship with the World Golf Foundation. Having recently launched a new adult player development program, Get Golf Ready, and with established initiatives The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 23 February 2009
Troon Golf has been selected to manage the prestigious Flaxby Country Club, situated between Harrogate and York and only 30 minutes from Leeds. Flaxby Country Club is set to become one of the premier golf clubs and leisure venues in the UK. Plans were recently unveiled by a York-based developer – The Skelwith Group – to build the area’s largest luxury hotel...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 24 February 2009
Swan Golf Designs’ dramatic transformation of East Berkshire Golf Club is under way in what promises to be a natural and distinctive rejuvenation of the course. Howard Swan’s plans will bring the course into the 21st century, making its layout more suited to the modern game whilst retaining the character and intent of the original architect’s design. The broad aim of the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 February 2009
The most eagerly anticipated new golf course to open in the North of England in the last 20 years has announced it is now taking applications for membership. Rockliffe Hall is a new five-star hotel, golf and spa resort development based in Hurworth, near Darlington in County Durham, and its three levels of membership have now been launched to the public.
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 February 2009
The world-famous Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire is offering golfers the chance to purchase a tee time for just £299 for up to four golfers – a saving of up to £321! With three of the finest 18-hole championship courses in Scotland – the King’s, Queen’s Course and PGA Centenary (venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup) – Gleneagles offers a memorable golfing encounter. The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 1 March 2009
The 80-year-old championship golf course at Surrey’s Kingswood Golf and Country Club is currently undergoing a whole-scale redevelopment that, when finished, will bring it firmly up to date as a superb all-round test for the modern golfer. As part of a major programme of investment by the club’s owners, the original James Braid course is being renovated under the direction of...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 27 February 2009
Oceânico’s Amendoeira Golf Resort in the Algarve has been subject to early rave reviews from both the world’s media and visiting guests alike. With two championship courses – one designed by Nick Faldo and the other by Christy O’Connor Jnr – alongside a wealth of sporting and leisure amenities, Amendoeira has now opened a fully equipped state of the art...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 21 May 2009
The Open Championship is returning to Turnberry’s Ailsa course after a 15 year absence from July 16-19 this year, and this got us thinking… Where’s your favourite modern Open Championship venue?(online surveys)...
Written by Jamie Patton on Wednesday 17 February 2010
Wednesday 17th February It’s been a few weeks since you last heard from us and, needless to say, a lot has happened. First, thankfully, we’re still alive. And still enjoying every bit of our whacky odyssey. Second, we have played another handful of superb courses (which I’ll get to soon). Third, the pattern that began on Day 1 – that is, of meeting fantastic people everywhere we...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 2 March 2009
Plans for a world-class golf course – backed by Ryder Cup ace Darren Clarke – that could position an Angus holiday village as a premier golf tourism destination have just been unveiled. Planning permission is to be sought by Mike Forbes, the local entrepreneur behind the successful Forbes of Kingennie country resort, to create the 18-hole championship golf course development. A world-class Golf...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Friday 6 March 2009
TOPS FOR VALUE Five not-to-be-missed courses in the East & Midlands… *Thorpeness Hotel & GC, Suffolk A classic James Braid heathland course close to the coast and is an absolute joy to play – whatever time of the year! *Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbys It’s in the heart of the Peak District and is one of England’s most scenic courses. There’s plenty of water hazards around, including Combs...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 March 2009
TOPS FOR VALUE Five not-to-be-missed courses in the West… * Dainton Park, Devon You’ve probably never heard of this place but delightful Dainton offers a terrific parkland test of golf and you’ll adore the par-3 8th hole with its virtual island green. * Wells, Somerset Not as big as the town’s famous cathedral but it gives it a good run for its money!It’s not long...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Wednesday 4 March 2009
TOPS FOR VALUE Five not-to-be-missed courses that have been good enough to stage some major tournaments down the years… *The Vale Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort, Sth Glamorgan, Wales The home of the par 73 Wales National course, a modern monster of a course. It opened in 2003 and has already staged Europro and Challenge Toyur events plus the FIRSTPLUS Wales senior Open...