Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 December 2009
In a superb display of golf in cold easterly winds, 1963 Open Champion and Golf Hall Of Fame member Sir Bob Charles showed younger competitors he still has what it takes by winning the PowerPlay Golf Charity Exhibition Match at Clearwater Golf Club in Christchurch, New Zealand. Charles carded 26 PowerPlay Golf points to win the event by a single point...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 December 2009
Rather than sitting around at home waiting for that bright red envelope to land on your doormat, make sure you grab yourself a romantic date on the golf course this Valentine’s Day by joining TEEforeTWO. Through TEEforeTWO, the UK’s premier website for single golfers, you can link up with hundreds of like-minded individuals who not only love to play golf, but...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 December 2009
Crown Golf, the UK golf industry’s largest owner and operator, held its annual conference at the group’s flagship property St Mellion International Resort. Among the 80 delegates were management teams from the company’s 31 golf clubs, plus staff from Crown Golf’s Binfield, Berkshire headquarters, led by Chief Executive Stephen Lewis. And the climax to the three-day Conference, the Crown Golf Annual Awards...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 December 2009
If you’re looking for a great deal for 2010 along with luxury and relaxation, fine dining, beautiful surroundings, great weather and fantastic golf then look no further! Designed in a village style with low rise buildings and set right on the golf course, the beautiful 5 star Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus is a relaxing and tranquil place to spend your...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 December 2009
Oceânico Golf will play host to the inaugural Oceânico Golf Ladies Week between February 11-14. The owners of seven golf courses in the Algarve, that includes the Oceânico Victoria, the host venue to the Portugal Masters, and the recently opened and critically acclaimed Amendoeira Golf Resort, will be running a special event, designed specifically to attract travelling lady golfers to their...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 December 2009
Following the success of phase one, Ripon City Golf Club has implemented the next stage of Swan Golf Designs’ renovation recommendations over the Autumn of 2009. Since being appointed in the summer of 2008 to formulate a long-term plan for the club, SGD have overseen improvements to three holes whilst carrying out more detailed research into the possibilities of enhancing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 December 2009
PGA Catalunya Resort, venue of the 2009 Spanish Open and European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage, has been ranked the number six golf course in Continental Europe, in a revised listing published today. Top 100 Courses, the online course rankings group, has updated its European rankings and elevated the resort’s Stadium Course into the Top 10, making it the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 31 December 2009
You can start the new year in style at top North Yorkshire venue Rudding Park – FREE golf is up for grabs there during January and February! Book eight or more golfers to visit Rudding in summer or autumn 2010 and your group will be eligible to receive the cracking deal below – including free golf on the superb Repton short...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 January 2010
Not even snow can stop play at Suffolk course Ufford Park. Ufford Park is certainly living up to its reputation as being a top year-round venue capable of beating virtually anything the elements can throw at it. “We have been voted in the UK’s top winter courses for the last four years, due to our excellent natural drainage. “Today we had different obstacles to overcome,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 January 2010
Golfers booking their 2010 breaks early can take advantage of free nights at La Manga Club thanks to the prestigious Spanish resort’s new promotions. Early birds booking for May half-term (May 24-June 5) or the summer school holidays (July 24-August 21) before February 28, can book seven nights for the price of five in both the five-star Hotel La Manga Club...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 January 2010
Instead of allowing the current dodgy icy weather to stop play, most of the Club Company’s golf courses have created six hole courses in the snow for members to play on. Dressed for the conditions and armed with fluorescent golf balls, members embraced the weather and the challenge of the snowy courses. Thierry Delsol, Chief Executive said:”This has been a great opportunity to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 January 2010
After reporting record-breaking figures for 2009, leading UK golf travel company Golfbreaks.com predicts this year will be a golden time for consumers looking for exciting deals, new golf destinations and closer-to-home UK breaks. Last year 134,000 golfers booked with Golfbreaks.com – a 22% increase over the previous 12 months – and chief executive, Andrew Stanley, is already confident 2010...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 20 January 2010
The stunning Carrick on Loch Lomond golf course has renewed its sponsorship agreement with 1999 Open Champion and multiple European Tour winner, Paul Lawrie, for the 2010 season. The 5-star resort, which includes the award winning Cameron House hotel, recently voted Scotland’s best golf resort hotel at the annual Golf Tourism Scotland awards ceremony, has employed Lawrie as its ‘Touring...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 21 January 2010
Oulton Hall has appointed Chris Ashton as the new Academy Manager at its award winning Nike Golf Academy. Ashton joins Oulton Hall with a wealth of experience in coaching and club fitting and will take on club fitting responsibilities at the resort’s leading Golf Academy, which boasts a state-of-the-art 360˚ Fitting Suite and has recently been updated with the latest...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 January 2010
Bulgaria is fast-emerging as a serious golfing destination and makes no mistake there are some fantastic deals to be had at this new golfing hotspot in 2010. In fact free golf lessons are on offer until June while book a package (see below) before March 1st and you’ll receive a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 balls. Star new course on the Bulgaria...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 January 2010
The official opening of the new Twenty Ten Bridge at Wales’ Celtic Manor Resort takes place on Wednesday 10th February. Built at a cost of £2m and stretching more than 100metres in length, the bridge over the River Usk will take players, officials and spectators to the new practice ground for he 2010 Ryder Cup in October. The bridge will be officially...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 16 February 2010
Today’s Golfer is paying homage to golfers scoring an ace by forming a brand new Hole-in-One Club. The TG Hole-in-One Club idea came about following the feature in the latest issue of Today’s Golfer in which four amateur golfers made a bold bid for ace glory on the superb par-3 15th hole on the Ocean Course at Vale do Lobo in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 January 2010
FREE golf is up for grabs at leading North Yorkshire and 2-FORE!-1 venue Rudding Park. Yes, folks you can take advantage of the Harrogate resort’s fantastic dinner, bed and breakfast with FREE golf offer for £159 per night for two people. Stay on this special promotional rate and you’ll receive a round of golf on Rudding’s excellent 18-hole Hawtree Course and the splendid six-hole Repton...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 27 January 2010
Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), the Abu Dhabi-based master developer of Saadiyat Island and its Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, has unveiled plans for a Frank Gehry-designed clubhouse – the world-renowned architect’s first golf-related project. As the centrepiece for the stunning Gary Player-designed Saadiyat Beach Golf Course – the Arabian Gulf’s first and only beachfront course – the 18,000 sqm...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 1 February 2010
That’s right golfers we need your words of wisdom on the courses you’ve recently visited and played. All we ask for is a brief but honest assessment of golfing venues you’ve tackled in recent times along with a rating for a number of key categories including welcome, the tees, greens and facilities on offer and the overall picture. Your words of praise...