Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 April 2012
Golf tourism is on the increase and is bouncing back from the economic downturn, a new survey by KPMG has revealed. According to the Golf Travel Insights report, 60% of golf tour operators experienced an increase in the number of golf breaks booked in 2011, compared to 38% in 2010. Similarly, just 12% of tour operators reported a decrease in bookings in 2011 compared...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 April 2012
Lots of changes are taking place on The Cromwell Course at Nailcote Hall Hotel in preparation for The Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship from 7th – 10th August this year. Not one to rest on his laurels at being recognised as the No.1 Par 3 course in the UK, Nailcote’s owner Rick Cressman is setting his sights on The Cromwell Course...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 2 May 2012
There are exciting times ahead for London Golf Club as the South East’s premier golfing destination announced today that, together with its joint venture partner, The European Tour it has submitted plans to local authorities for the construction of a new European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI) complete with driving range and an innovative 9-hole Academy course. Alongside the existing 36-holes...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 7 May 2012
The golfing spotlight is back on the Scottish Highlands this summer with the 37th staging of the prestigious Curtis Cup at the wonderful links of Nairn GC. For the first time, the biennial contest between women amateur golfers representing teams from the USA and GB & Ireland will be played over the celebrated links that overlooks the stunning Moray Firth coastline...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 May 2012
A limited number of places are available to take part in the unique Golfdelaluz.com Challenge event at top Spanish resort Arcos Gardens G&CC, Cadiz, between October 14-18. The Golfdelaluz.com Challenge is a sister event of the Grand Final of the Golfdelaluz.com Northern Matchplay Final which takes place at Arcos Gardens over the same dates. Both Arcos Gardens-staged events will foster a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 May 2012
Divers came to the rescue when a golfer lost his watch and wedding ring after watching his golf bag and trolley plunge into a lake on the golf course. Alan Neill was playing the final hole on the iconic Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor when disaster struck. Having left his trolley alongside a bunker by the green, he could only...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 May 2012
Eléa Golf Club, Sir Nick Faldo’s highly acclaimed ‘Mediterranean Masterpiece’ in Paphos, Cyprus, has announced it will stage the Cyprus Golf Federation’s annual Special Olympics Open competition on Sunday, June 10. This popular event raises money for Special Olympics Cyprus and is expected to attract over 100 entries, men and women, from across the country. Organisers also anticipate 20 Special Olympians...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 10 May 2012
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management and development, has announced that Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community, one of Europe’s most impressive new golf destinations, has been selected to host the Second Stage of The European Tour’s prestigious Qualifying School. The tournament will see some of the world’s brightest young stars convene at the stunning Costa Dorada development...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 12 May 2012
With two of the four reigning Major champions, Irish golf prospects have never looked better and to help celebrate its success golfers can take advantage of its success with 20 travel offers for less than £200 at www.discoverireland.com/golf. Tourism Ireland’s website offers golf fans the chance to follow in the footsteps of US Open champion Rory McIlroy and Open Championship winner...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 May 2012
Golf Clubs in the United Arab Emirates have been celebrating the increasing popularity of the sport in the region having recently hosted over 50,000 rounds in a single month for the first time. The number of rounds at the UAE’s premier clubs including; Emirates Golf Club, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, The Montgomerie Dubai, Arabian Ranches, the Els Club...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 May 2012
Looking for a great golfing break in Spain or Portugal without having to break the bank? Then check out this belting quartet of special offers and you’ll soon be in golfing heaven…. *Where: Portimao, Portugal. What’s involved: 4 nights B&B at 5 star resort & 4 rounds of golf. Cost: From £254. Must be booked by June 15. *Where: Mojacar in Costa Blanca, Spain. What’s...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 May 2012
The links of Royal Lytham & St Anne’s on the north west coast of England is set to steal the limelight in July when it hosts the 2012 Open Championship, but England boasts a wealth of premier links courses that can be found in the south west of England. Located on the north Atlantic coastline, England’s Atlantic Links comprises of some...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 May 2012
European Golf Design’s award-winning debut project in Russia, PGA National, is set to open this summer. The classic style course, featuring distinctive heather-clad bunkers is situated next to a tributary of Europe’s longest river, the Volga, and is similar in appearance to a traditional heathland course. Designed and constructed to European Tour standards, the course was voted the Best New Design in Russia 2011 by Moscow’s leading real...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 May 2012
Spacious, contemporary estate homes on one of Europe’s finest golf courses have just been launched at PGA Catalunya Resort, a development of individual residences, apartments and townhouses set in a 300 hectare golfing estate in North- East Spain and under 50 minutes from Barcelona city centre. Phase one includes frontline plots at La Vinya and La Selva, where buyers can purchase a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
One year on from its opening by designer Robert Trent Jones Jnr, Onyria Palmares deserves to crack open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate. Having launched to some acclaim in June 2011 following a €10m redesign of Frank Pennink’s original – and popular – layout, the plaudits continued to rack up and the course was, ultimately, voted Portugal’s second-best course by...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
In the first month since it took on management of all seven of Birmingham City Council’s public golf courses, Mytime Active has already invested £1million in equipment to improve facilities there. “We hope to greatly improve all of the ‘pay and play’ golf courses around the city and attract many more local people to enjoy golf this summer and our first...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 22 May 2012
Looking for a fantastic value, unforgettable golfing holiday at a new emerging destination? Then terrific Thailand ticks all these boxes… There are some amazing offers available through Thailand golf specialists Coco Golf (www.cocogolf.co.uk) including an eight nights/four rounds Pattaya special for around £395 and eight nights/four rounds at Chiang Mai from £375 (min. two people for both). Flights are not included and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management and development, has signed a seven-year extension with Emaar Properties PJSC, the UAE based developer responsible for shaping landscapes and lives in the Emirate since 1997. The initial partnership with The Address Montgomerie Dubai was first agreed in 2001 and since has seen the resort evolve into one of Dubai’s golf and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
If you’re looking for a top value golfing break then you might want to check out the Isle of Man. Every bit as scenic as its European competitors, the Island’s golf courses are located in sensational scenery, which means that golfers could find themselves playing with the Irish Sea on one side and mountains on the other. There are nine courses to play,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 May 2012
Water plays an integral part in both golf and scuba diving – even if it pains some golfers to admit it – and the prestigious La Manga Club resort in Spain is giving guests the chance to take the plunge this summer with exciting new ‘Dive and Drive’ packages. Available to groups of four people and more, the three-night break offers...