Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Branston Golf & Country Club has been selected to host the British Junior Golf Tour this Summer. Branston Golf & Country Club, located on the south side of Burton upon Trent, boasts a fantastic 18- hole championship, parkland course, which runs alongside the picturesque River Trent. Branston welcomes the youngsters of the British Junior Golf Tour (BJGT) on the 22nd...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
With summer now in full swing, there’s a great ‘five nights for the price of four’ deal going down at the classy Chateau des Vigiers, France. So if you’re thinking of taking a break in the Dordogne, remember that you’ll only pay for 4 nights for every five nights you stay. However, to take advantage of this offer, you need to book...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
It wasn’t just Ryder Cup stars and major champions who were competing for coveted silverware at the stunning Slaley Hall resort last week. De Vere Club champions from its 11 venues around the UK, came together in order to crown the inaugural De Vere Club (handicap) champion. The eventual winner was Alan Gunnigle from Herons Reach, Blackpool, who scored an...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Woodhall Spa Golf Club, located on the outskirts of the leafy Edwardian spa town, 20 miles from historic Lincoln, is releasing a limited number of Country Memberships. The memberships will give golfers the same playing privileges as full members, including weekend golf and access to club events, not to mention play on the acclaimed Hotchkin and Bracken courses, and use of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
Over 70 children with disabilities and special needs from Greater Manchester took part in The First Tee’s Inclusion Fun Day at Heaton Park GC, Manchester, this week. The festival brought children with disabilities together to have fun, and for some, experience golf for the first time. The teams of 10 made their way around nine activities which were all designed...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
The all new residential and leisure development Oued Fes resort in Morocco has chosen Troon Golf to bring its industry expertise to bear on a golf project that will enhance not only the region’s leisure attractions, but assist in the progression of Morocco as a serious golf tourism destination. Created by MEDZ, a subsidiary of the holding company CDG Development...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 23 June 2011
Yani Tseng, the defending champion and current World No.1, heads an outstanding field at the Ricoh Women’s British Open, to be staged for the first time over the formidable Championship course at Carnoustie on July 28th – 31st, 2011. Tseng, who claimed last year’s title at Royal Birkdale, and this year has won twice on the LPGA Tour and twice on...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 24 June 2011
THE new Midlands Golf Week has received top level support from two of the region’s best women professionals. Felicity Johnson, winner of the 2009 Tenerife Ladies Open, and Rachel Jennings, making her mark in her first year on the Ladies European Tour, are urging people to take the chance to get involved in golf. More than 50 clubs across the region are...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 28 June 2011
Kingsbarns Golf Links has announced the appointment of Alan Hogg as its new Chief Executive. Alan moves to Kingsbarns from the upscale golf resort Golf & Vital Park in Bad Waldsee in southern Germany. He has led the resort for seven years while deepening his experience in high end golf and hospitality management. Having spent most of his professional career in Germany,...
Written by The Open 2011 on Thursday 7 July 2011
Club professional Francis McGuirk has qualified for next week’s Open – around his home course at Princes Golf Club, Kent! McGuirk, who only made it through to Final Qualifying via a last-hole eagle during Regional Qualifying, utilised his local knowledge to shoot a 36-hole total of 5-under par around the Troon Golf managed facility, which is owned by his father Michael.
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 7 July 2011
Lee Westwood is the new ‘Attached Tour Professional’ at Close House, Newcastle, where the new ‘Colt Course’ was officially opened by Westwood in May. Westwood, who finished 3rd in the US Open, said:”I thoroughly enjoyed my day playing at the official celebrity-amateur opening at Close House and I am delighted to be their Official Tour Professional. “I think Close House is a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 July 2011
Looking to take part in a special golf event involving one of England’s finest hotels and links venues? Then the Saunton Sands Hotel Golf Challenge on Oct 9-12 should do the trick… on both counts. You stay at the luxury four star clifftop hotel dramatically overlooking the coast for three nights on a half-board basis and play in a two-day individual...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 9 July 2011
Next week Lee Westwood will be focussing all his mental energy on the Open Championship but soon after his attention will shift to training the next generation of British professionals. High Legh Park Country Club, Knutsford is playing host to The Lee Westwood Golf Academy on 26th-28th July, and Lee, the World’s number 2 Golfer, will be visiting the Academy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 July 2011
Former Southampton goalkeeper and Welsh international Paul Jones is to compete in the Regional Championship Final of the 2011 Trilby Tour on July 21st over the award winning Downs Course at Goodwood – recently voted 77th in Golf World Magazine’s Top 100 English Courses. The 44 year old Felpham based golfer picked up a club for the first time just five...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 14 July 2011
That’s right, you can unbelievably enjoy a bed and breakfast stay at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue for just £39.50 per person – provided you book online or call between 10am-6pm today (14th)! This amazing offer is valid from August 1-31 and is subject to availability on new bookings only. The rate is based on two people sharing a twin/double room and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 19 July 2011
Planning permission has been granted for the £30 million redevelopment of the new regional headquarters of the Professional Golfers Association and includes plans for a Hilton Hotel, Lakeland Lodges, luxury spa and golf academy. Wildwood Golf & Country Club, Surrey, which is owned by Translloyd Developments, will have a new 100 bedroom hotel built – to be operated by Hilton –...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 19 July 2011
The Manor House at Castle Combe, is a magical place to stay and play and you can take advantage of the following great Today’s Golfer offer. You can enjoy dinner, Bed & Breakfast (eat in Clubhouse) and 36 holes of golf – plus a complimentary buggy for your first round – at this wonderful venue for £125 per person. Terms are as follows: Sunday nights...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 20 July 2011
Golfing in Jersey is a sport of pleasant contradictions. The island has a strong community of enthusiasts so the courses can afford to keep themselves exclusive with strict fair play rules, but have to work at keeping the locals happy. Their links, therefore, are meticulously maintained and have a fantastic variety of hazards. The unique geography also helps keep things fresh: soothing,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 21 July 2011
Four intrepid golfers have just completed a 91 hole-in-day marathon at superstar 2-FORE!-1 venue St Mellion, Cornwall, in aid of the Seve Ballesteros Foundation. David Moon PGA (Golf Operations Manager), Darren Gass PGA (Performance Coach) , Chris Pountney (St Mellion Club Captain) and Jon Behennah (Vice-Captain) started their challenge at 5am, a welcome bacon roll helping to send them on their way! The main...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 21 July 2011
The bumper 3rd annual Amazing Thailand UK Golf Day is to be held at the London Golf Club, Kent, on Wednesday September 7th. This hugely popular event’s main sponsors are Thai Airways and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (London Office). This year’s event will involve a shotgun start Stableford competition commencing at 12.30pm on the top venue’s International Course. There will be trophies and prizes for team and individual...