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...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Monday 28 May 2012
With the upcoming bank holiday and the beautiful sunshine we are currently experiencing, what better time to get down to your nearest course and play a few rounds with friends. And to celebrate this upcoming Jubilee weekend, we are running a fantastic offer over at 2-FORE!-1 you simply don’t want to miss! Order 6 or more 2-FORE!-1 vouchers before this Thursday...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 28 May 2012
From the first tee-shot at Wentworth through to the big kick-off in Warsaw and the closing ceremony in Stratford, there’s never been a bigger summer of sport. And what better way to play your part than by teeing-up a free round of golf courtesy of Golfbreaks.com? Simply book and travel on a golf break of any value or duration before the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 30 May 2012
Sandy Reid will replace John Philp as the Links Superintendent at Scotland’s legendary Carnoustie Golf Links. Reid (35) will take over the job when the present incumbent retires at the end of the Ladies’ Open Amateur Championship to be played over the town’s Championship course on June 26-30. He has spent the last seven years working as the Championship Course Head Greenkeeper...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 31 May 2012
Last Autumn saw the second phase of the major restoration of the classic Harry Colt course at Tandridge Golf Club, Surrey. This followed a trial project the year before on just three of the front nine holes which had met with great acclaim from members, visitors and the golfing press. Indeed, Golf Course Architecture magazine has described the project as...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 1 June 2012
New Redbourn Golf Club Captain Richard Keens was taken back to his childhood during his traditional drive-in when he did so dressed as Weed from the legendary TV series Bill and Ben. Decked out in a brown sack to represent a flowerpot and yellow headdress for the flower, Richard drove off in front of 96 fellow members flanked by Bill and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 June 2012
Abu Dhabi Golf Club, host of the European Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the award-winning Saadiyat Beach Golf Club have launched an array of attractive Summer stay and play packages. These magical breaks are in conjunction with 5-star hotel partners The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa and The St.Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. The forefather of golf in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 June 2012
After four days of festivities, celebrations and appalling weather what better way to work off the excesses of the long weekend than with a great-value round of golf booked through Teeofftimes.co.uk? The UK’s leading provider of online tee-times is offering a fantastic saving of 60% or more on tee times at 60 popular UK venues throughout Jubilee June, so why not...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 7 June 2012
Kent’s London Golf Club is to join the exclusive IMG Prestige network that features some of the world’s finest golf clubs. In doing so the 36-hole golf retreat, within easy reach of the City joins an illustrious portfolio of venues, including Kingsbarns, Scotland, Carton House, Ireland, The Dutch, Holland, Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand, Legend Golf & Safari Resort, South Africa...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 June 2012
Visit Kent and the region’s 97 golfing venues have increased their commitment to the county’s sustainability drive to foster the local natural habitat. With its varied landscape of deep woodland parks rich in wildlife, wide open coastal stretches and rolling hills, it is no surprise that Kent hosts some of the most diverse golf courses in the country, attracting millions of golfers...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 June 2012
Oceânico Direct has announced the launch of a fantastic ‘Summer Family Golf Break 2012’ promotion at its impressive Amendoeira Golf Resort. This all-encompassing offer, includes seven nights´ accommodation in a luxury Amendoeira apartment or villa, golf on both the Oceânico Faldo and Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. courses, complimentary golf for children (*under 17 years old), complimentary buggies (subject to availability), free...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 June 2012
Two special summer packages have been launched at one of North Eastern Italy’s leading family-friendly golf resorts. Whether it is a long weekend or a rejuvenating summer holiday for the whole family with golf and a wide selection of other activities, Golf Club Grado, located in the region of Venice, has it all with two new offerings for the 2012 summer...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 June 2012
Eleven year-old Hoebridge, Surrey, golfer Anna Sheridan has already achieved golf’s Holy Grail – a hole in one. The plucky youngster, taking part in a competition over the Jubilee weekend, teed up on the 108-yard fourth hole of the picturesque Par-3 Maybury Course at Hoebridge and aced it with a sweetly struck shot into the heart of the green. Anna said: “I couldn’t...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 June 2012
Oceânico Direct has launched a fantastic summer promotion where visitors who book an Apartment or Villa at its renowned Amendoeira Golf Resort this summer, will automatically receive a 25% discount. This all-encompassing offer, includes seven nights´ accommodation in a luxury Amendoeira apartment or villa, golf on both the Oceânico Faldo and Oceânico O’Connor Jnr. courses, complimentary golf for children (*under...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 June 2012
Scotland’s New Hotel of the Year is offering tees as well as beds and meals this Summer and Autumn. Golfers can stay at the Douglas Hotel, situated beside the Isle of Arran’s ferry terminal at Brodick harbour, and have a choice of seven courses on the island, often described as “Scotland in miniature.” Dinner, bed and breakfast rates start at £310 for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 June 2012
Mytime Active, which manages 19 public ‘pay and play’ golf centres in London, the South and Midlands, has joined the UK Golf Course Owners Association (UKGCOA). Mytime Active is a social enterprise originally established in Bromley Kent, but has since expanded to manage 19 golf courses across the UK, including Orpington Golf Centre in Kent, a 54-hole golf course and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 26 June 2012
Golf & Land Design’s plans and vision are quickly being realised at the Secret Valley GC at Venus Rock Resort in Cyprus, where the first of two new 18 hole golf courses is under full construction. Developed by Aristo Developers from Paphos, Venus Rock will be one of Europe’s largest luxury beach-front residential developments. Nestled in the spectacular Cypriot coastline, this...
Written by Chris Bertram on Wednesday 27 June 2012
The first divot. The first chip and run. The first thinned bunker shot and the first putt. At Trump International Links, Golf World was responsible for them all. Partly due to “The Donald’s” ability to create headlines, partly down to the special piece of land on which the course is built, the level of expectation has been enormous. And whether...