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  • Crown Golf announce award winners

    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...

  • Great deal in the Cyprus sun

    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...

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    Oceanico to host ladies event

    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...

  • Major changes at Ripon City

    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...

  • Six of the best for PGA Catalunya

    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...

  • Free golf at Rudding Park

    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...

  • Having a ball in the snow

    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,...

  • Free nights at La Manga resort

    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...

  • Carry on playing…in the snow

    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...

  • Golfbreaks predicts golden year ahead

    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...

  • Lawrie driving for The Carrick

    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...

  • Oulton appoint new Academy supremo

    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...

  • Belting offers in Bulgaria

    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...

  • New Celtic Manor bridge to open

    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...

  • Welcome to TG’s Hole-in-One Club

    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...

  • Free golf at Rudding Park

    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...

  • Classy clubhouse for Saadiyat Beach

    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...

  • WANTED: Your Course Reviews

    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...

  • Golfing heaven in Costa del Sol

    Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 6 February 2010

    This stunning golf villa at La Cala Golf in sunny Spain provides the perfect location for a great golfing break. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the luxury La Cala Resort with its three 18 hole courses, the semi-detached villa boasts four bedrooms (sleeps 8 people), four bathrooms, a private garden and pool. It also happens to overlook the golf course…. The villa has been beautifully...

  • Golf at Goodwood hits big-time

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010

    Goodwood will host it’s first major golf tournament this summer with the Business Fort English PGA Championship in association with Cobra and 59club.   The award-winning 7,104 yards Downs Course – designed by the legendary James Braid – has been selected for this prestigious event by the PGA, the game’s long established governing body, and will take place from July 22-24. The new...

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