Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 September 2011
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre’s invaluable work with junior golfers has been given a huge boost thanks to a £2,000 grant from a national sports programme. Sportivate, a £32 million National Lottery programme that gives 14-25 year-olds access to six-week courses in a range of sports including golf, tennis and judo, has awarded the grant to enable the public pay-and-play facility to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 September 2011
Ireland’s fabulous K Club Smurift Course, home to the European Open in 2004, 2006 and 2007, will be hosting a Charity Golf Classic, where all proceeds will be donated to Third Age, on Thursday October 6th. Media partner for the event is Newstalk 106 who have persuaded a number of golfing celebs to take part including pop idol Shane Byrne and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 September 2011
Golfers taking on the challenge of the acclaimed Sea Course at Estonian Golf & Country Club will soon have their skills further tested following enhancements to the penultimate hole at the Tallinn venue. The 182-yard par-3 17th hole is nearing completion following an upgrade, which has seen the removal of a large water hazard in front of the green. The obstacle...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 21 September 2011
Now in its fourth year, golfers turned back the clock almost 100 years to compete in the annual Goodwood Golf Revival. With original hickory shafted clubs and dressed in formal period costumes, more than 40 players took part in the 18-hole better-ball event played over the 100- year-old Downs Course in West Sussex, designed by legendary golfer and architect James Braid.
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 21 September 2011
After hundreds of matchplay duels over five months of gruelling, competitive regional brackets in England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the Four Nations successful finalists are ready to represent their country and attempt to win the title of Champion Golf Nation of the Year. The Final of the Four Nations Golf Challenge 2011 (FNGC) is hosted at The Oxfordshire Golf Club...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 23 September 2011
Top north east venue Close House in Northumberland is holding an Open Day this Sunday (from 12 until 4pm). The event will showcase the new courtyard rooms in the converted stable block, the no. 19 clubhouse and restaurant, ballroom and champagne & cocktail bar. Weddings and functions can be also be discussed with the events team. Close House is represented by world no.1...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 September 2011
Well, you can swing into the new year in style by heading to the Algarve’s leading resort Vale do Lobo for the venue’s popular Amateur Week tournament played over the Royal and Ocean courses between Jan 29-Feb 4. The event provides golfers with testing competition through the qualifying rounds on Monday and Tuesday with a chance to played in the final...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 September 2011
This October will see Monte Rei Golf & Country Club’s Head Chef Jaime Perez move to Wentworth Club in Surrey to host a one off gastronomic week for Wentworth members. A protégé of Ferrán Adrià, and formerly a leading chef in Adrià´s renowned 3-Michelin star “El Bulli” restaurant, Perez will bring the flavours of the Portugal country clubs’ renowned Vistas...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 29 September 2011
Some fantastic coastal courses are in 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price golf so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s just a few of the heavenly 2-FORE!-1 links which will guarantee a round to remember…at any time of the year. *Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales – dramatically weaves its way between the railway line and the town’s South Beach, and is believed to be...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 4 October 2011
Thailand is a magical, mystical golfing destination with some fantastic courses dotted around this truly amazing country. And the good news is the recent introduction of the lowest-ever Thai Airways International fares on the London Heathrow – Bangkok route plus free domestic flight, for departures between now and December 8th (from £569 including taxes to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai). Take your pick from one...
Written by TG Courses editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 4 October 2011
The brand new Today’s Golfer Travel Awards – sponsored by Your Golf Travel – will end the year in style…and are poised to become the ‘Oscars’ of the golfing world. The winners of the inaugural awards will be decided by you, the knowledgeable, much-travelled legion of Today’s Golfer readers and golfers who we are asking to carefully select their favourite courses,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 7 October 2011
British developers Esencia Group and Cuban partners Palmares have joined up with the Jacklin Design Group to build a new course in…Cuba! Jacklin CBE will assist in the design of the ocean fronting 18 hole championship course at The Carbonera Club www.thecarboneraclub.com. Located just outside Varadero on the islands spectacular northern coast, The Carbonera Club is a new five star resort, one...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 7 October 2011
The Belfry, four-time host of the Ryder Cup, was unveiled as England’s ‘Leading Golf Resort’ at the annual World Travel Awards Ceremony, widely known as the ‘Oscars of the travel industry.’ The West Midlands resort, situated in the heart of the country ten miles from Birmingham International Airport and just off the M42 motorway, was chosen by more than 217,000 travel...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 10 October 2011
This Autumn, Mannings Heath Golf Club near Horsham – one of the most popular golfing venues in the south-east – is offering golfers a superb rate for a round on the Kingfisher Course at just £15! This involves saving a massive 25% off the regular green fee and also includes a post-round burger in a bun. The “Festival of Golf” offer runs...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 11 October 2011
Portugal’s new Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort golf course – designed by the late great Seve Ballesteros – will open to the public on January 2nd. However, the clubhouse will open on November 1st while the course will start operating as of that date on a soft opening basis. The 18 hole course occupies a total área of 160 acres and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 13 October 2011
A new tee-time ‘App’ is set to provide golfers with the perfect opportunity to book golf in Portugal and Spain while on the move. The new application has been launched by Algarve-based Just Tee Times and is available as a free download on all iPhone and Android operating platforms. Currently featuring 49 courses within the Algarve and Lisbon (Portugal) and 44...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 12 October 2011
New Oceanico brand ambassador Ricardo Santos is set for a stern test this week when he takes on the world’s best players in the Portugal Masters, hosted at the resort’s Victoria Course in Vilamoura. Santos has already secured his full European Tour card for next season after an impressive campaign on this year’s Challenge Tour which included a maiden victory at...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 14 October 2011
Golfers making a booking with leading golf travel company Golfbreaks.com have been rewarded for their loyalty as the company marked National Customer Service Week (NCSW) with a £20,000 giveaway. To show its appreciation for the welcome and valuable feedback on its breaks, holidays and tours over the past 12 months, Golfbreaks.com rewarded 1,000 customers each with £20 worth of Breakpoints, the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 21 October 2011
With winter starting to take a grip of the UK, playing golf with the sun in the sky and a short-sleeved polo shirt on your back feels very far away. If your mind is wandering to a winter getaway to play some proper golf on stunning courses that are in great nick then you need look no further than Portugal. The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 21 October 2011
World Match Play Championship venue Finca Cortesin near Sotogrande, Spain, is a world-class resort and if you’re looking for somewhere extra special to stay and play the golf getaway packages below should suit you to a tee. *Deal 1 – ‘Golf Experience’ From €1,047 for 3 nights including 2 green fees / spa treatments. *Deal 2 – ‘Championship Golf Experience’ – From €2,426 for 4...