Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 30 December 2011
Former Man. United and Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke has got together with his close friend and leading golf coach Derek Simpson to form an ambitious new golf club. The dynamic duo are running the Yorke and Simpson Premier Club – a club where members can enjoy memorable executive golf days out at several West Midlands-based courses. Not only can members revel...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 3 January 2012
THE Algarve has emerged Europe’s top golfing destination in the inaugural Today’s Golfer Travel Awards, claiming the main Best Value Golf Destination (Continental Europe) title. And the pride of Portugal triumphed in style by receiving an impressive 32% of the total number of votes – Turkey finished runners-up with 19% with long established golfing hotspot the Costal del Sol surprisingly languishing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 January 2012
That’s right you can enjoy a memorable break, including two rounds of golf, at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue for under £80! What’s included: Overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, a round on both the PGA National and Derby courses, use of the Health & Wellness facilities and entry to the on-site Bel Air nightclub (Thurs/Fri/Sat). This great offer is valid until February 29, subject...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 January 2012
The Belfry – the world-renowned business, golf and leisure resort – is expected to attract “significant international interest” after being officially put on the market. Commercial property agent Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has been appointed to market the 550-acre resort in Warwickshire, regarded as the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, which is owned by Irish-based businessman Sean Quinn Junior. The resort...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
Booking a group golf break in 2012 has never been more rewarding thanks to a fantastic new-year offer from Golfbreaks.com, one of Europe’s leading golf travel companies. As a way of thanking golfers for booking their group trip early, Golfbreaks.com has created the Golfer’s Gift Pack which rewards those customers who book before the end of February, for travel any time...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 19 January 2012
Golfers can enjoy one night golf break specials at the splendid Ufford Park, Suffolk, on Thursday & Sunday Nights, from only £79 per person or Monday – Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from only £99 per person. This great value price is based on two people sharing a standard room and is subject to availability. This one night stay includes dinner from tghe house menu in the Park restaurant,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 25 January 2012
The future is looking extremely bright for Mannings Heath Golf Club in West Sussex as a £300,000 transformation project has been completed over a two-year period. As a result, the prestigious 6,683 yard Waterfall Course has been chosen for the 2013 English Women’s Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship and there are exciting prospects of being regarded as a future pre-qualifying venue for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
A unique golf experience combining unlimited free golf in Portugal with ownership of a fantastic holiday home has been unveiled by Lisbon Coast Golf Club – a new concept from internationally-renowned property developers Pelicano. In a world first for golf breaks and travel, joining the Lisbon Coast Golf Club gives golfers and their families the very best opportunity to enjoy a...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 6 February 2012
The East of England boasts many great golf courses and fortunately plenty of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf and therefore offer half-price green fees…with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. * Forest Pines – 27 holes of quality tree-lined golf in northern Lincolnshire. As it winds its way around the majestic trees and into open heathland, the longest and arguably best 18-hole selection involves the Forest and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 February 2012
Brittany Ferries and well known charity, The Lord’s Taverners, have come together in a fund-raising golf tournament in France this Spring with an entry price of only £99 per person. This includes a crossing with car from Portsmouth to St Malo overnight on Monday 19th March on board the luxury cruise-ferry, Pont Aven; a round of golf at one of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 10 February 2012
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (next Tuesday), you can surprise the special person in your life than with a relaxing break at one of the hundreds of UK venues available through BookaSpa.com. The Windsor-based company, part of the Golfbreaks group, has a fantastic selection of special offers that will keep spa lovers and golfers alike happy, ensuring the romantic month of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 14 February 2012
The Algarve Promotion Bureau has launched an online integrated campaign to drive early summer holiday bookings to the world-class golfing destination in 2012. The campaign portal (www.bookingalgarve.co.uk) works alongside the Algarve’s website to provide information about the destination as well as operating as a direct booking portal which will remain live until March 31st. The Algarve Promotion Bureau is working with 19...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 February 2012
The UK golf travel industry is witnessing a sea change that is good news for golfers. Seven established golf travel specialists with a shared desire to offer quality holidays at the best possible price, have formed a Golf Tour Operators Consortium (GTOC). They act as a single negotiating body to secure more favourable contracted rates from overseas golf courses and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 27 February 2012
Top Spanish venue Lumine Golf Club has begun a significant year in impressive style after delivering a headline event as host venue and key partner of the PGAs of Europe. With ambitious plans to become one of Europe’s most exciting new golf and leisure developments, the prestigious PGAs of Europe Fourball Championship underlines Lumine’s credentials as an up-and-coming championship destination. Following...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 28 February 2012
With 100 days to go before the start of the 2012 Curtis Cup, preparations for the biennial contest are nearing completion at Nairn Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands. The main thrust of the three-year project will conclude this month when the last of 60 bunkers earmarked for revetting is rebuilt. The renovation work being carried out across the famous links...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 28 February 2012
Scotland’s stunning Kingsbarns Golf Links has announced the appointment of a new Caddie Master and is implementing a new caddie programme to ensure the service they provide is on a par with the world’s best golf resorts. Taking up the role is Sean Wiseman, who has more than ten years’ experience as a caddie in Scotland and America. He has...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 1 March 2012
De Vere was recognised as being the UK’s ‘Golf Group of the Year’ for the second consecutive year this weekl, as the annual ’59 Club’ awards recognised the leading golf service providers across the UK. The strength of the De Vere Golf portfolio was recognised alongside individual resorts at the event which was held at De Vere Mottram Hall, with...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 6 March 2012
In 1562, a Montrose schoolboy, James Melvill, wrote in his diary that he’d been taught how to use ‘the glub for goff’ on Montrose Links by his schoolmaster, Reverend William Gray. Exactly 450 years later, golf remains the favoured activity on Montrose Links – and this is to be celebrated in the Angus town from April onwards. Montrose 450, as the...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Wednesday 7 March 2012
American Gil Hanse has beaten a host of big names, including Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, to win the chance to design the golf course for the sport’s Olympic return in 2016. The man who designed Castle Stuart in Inverness was a surprise choice of a judging panel which included R&A Chief Executive Peter Dawson. In a statement issued this evening, Hanse...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 8 March 2012
The Algarve Promotion Bureau has teamed up with budget airline Jet2.com to offer free golf clubs carriage on flights to Faro throughout April and May. During this promotional period, golfers can avoid paying golf carry charge when travelling to Faro International Airport, making it even more cost effective to play in the Portuguese sun. Offer details: ·Free golf clubs carriage for all passengers...