Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 20 February 2009
Crown Golf, Europe’s largest golf course owner/operator, has introduced a special ‘credit crunch membership initiative’ in response to the economic downturn. For the first time the group has added a redundancy clause to its membership packages allowing golfers to suspend their membership if they lose their job. In addition, the group is also allowing members to transfer membership to another player if...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 20 February 2009
PowerPlay Golf, the two-flag, ‘risk and reward’ nine-hole game has announced its intention to introduce the innovative format more widely in the United States of America. As part of its USA rollout, PowerPlay Golf will benefit from an expanded relationship with the World Golf Foundation. Having recently launched a new adult player development program, Get Golf Ready, and with established initiatives The...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 February 2009
Star-studded Surrey venue The Wisley has been nominated by a US judging panel as one of only five International Renovation of the Year finalists following the reconstruction of its Garden nine. The club’s inclusion was all the more impressive as the project, which began in August 2008, is not due to be completed until the summer of 2009. The Wisley was...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 17 February 2009
The US Masters is fast approaching but surprise, surprise Augusta National GC doesn’t feature in the top three American courses in a recent major poll of the top ranking 200 tracks in the US of A… Online operator ‘Top 100 Golf Courses’ has just ranked the top courses in the States and Augusta National has to settle for fifth spot, a place...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 17 February 2009
Rudding Park, near Harrogate, has introduced an inventive new credit crunching golf membership scheme to help the region’s golfers beat the recession. The scheme has been developed to offer its members real value for money – you only pay for as much golf as you play – ensuring no wasted membership fees or costly hidden charges. And the scheme has been...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 February 2009
A non-golfing Maidenhead man has come up with a novel way of dispensing second-hand golf balls…by selling them in vending machines! Garry Carr and the love of his life, loyal Jack Russell dog Tilly-Miss, go ball finding at their local courses every day and over the years have discovered several thousand of them. Thanks to ball-sniffing Tilly-Miss, Garry admits he’s made a decent living...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 13 February 2009
A brand new 4 star hotel has launched in the heart of the UK’s ‘golf coast’ offering the ideal base to explore England’s North West and play on some of the best courses in Europe. The new 133 bedroom Ramada Plaza Hotel in the classic seaside resort of Southport is part of a £30million redevelopment of the town’s waterfront. Launched last...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 13 February 2009
How about this for a novel way to book a golf break? Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & CountryClub is running an auction, inviting golfers to bid for their next golf break in a bid to try and pick up a bargain! Yes folks, you could be playing 36 holes of championship golf (over 2 days) and enjoying an overnight stay in Dartmouth’s three-star...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
Ex-England football captain David Platt has sent out an open invitation for golfers to join him at The Archerfield Masters at East Lothian, Scotland. The event is a 36 hole Stableford competition for teams of 4 players played over both the Fidra and Dirleton Links layouts on May 11 and 12th. Said former Aston Villa and Arsenal ace Platt: “Archerfield is a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
The Algarve, Portugal, is one of the world’s top golfing destinations and here are some of the best springtime deals to be found in this magical golfing hotspot… * The Alamos Golf Club is offering a fantastic 20% saving on all electronic trolleys and buggies during the February – May high season. When playing a round at the Alamos, you can...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
North London course Brookmans Park golf course is undergoing a major renovation to modernise and enhance its classic layout. The long-term project is being carried out by Swan Golf Design and the work to upgrade the original layout designed by J H Taylor, one of the Great Triumvirate of golf, is well underway. Howard Swan and his team initially carried out a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 9 February 2009
A Spanish golf enthusiast has made history after becoming the five millionth golfer to tee it up at La Manga Club, Spain’s leading luxury sport resort. Emilio de Carvajel from Madrid will now be able to take advantage of free golf for life on La Manga Club’s three championship golf courses. Emilio, who has played golf at La Manga Club twice a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 5 February 2009
Golfers are being offered the perfect antidote to the economic doom and climatic gloom with the launch of the world’s cheapest golf break. The one-night, two-round golf break – priced at just £9.99 per person – has been launched by Your Golf Travel.com, Europe’s fastest-growing golf travel company. The credit crunch-busting break is available for a selection of dates between 11 February...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 5 February 2009
The world-famous Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland is offering a Mother’s Day special for the big day on March 22. You can treat mum to something Mother’s Day to remember with a special Sunday night break including full Scottish breakfast, use of The Club leisure facilities and the choice of a round of golf or a 55 mins spa treatment each. Mother’s Day...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
Burhill Golf Club will play host to Europe’s top up-and-coming tour players having been chosen to host a PGA EuroPro Tour event. The Walton-on-Thames venue welcomes aspiring European Tour professionals from across the continent from Thursday July 30, to Saturday August 1, when players will tackle the spectacular New Course. The PGA EuroPro Tour, a development tour for young...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
April will see the completion of the golf course developments at the Manor House and Ashbury Golf Hotels situated on the foothills of Dartmoor, West Devon . The venue will soon boast four eighteen hole courses – the Kigbeare (6464 yards), Beeches (5726 yards), Oakwood (5400 yards) and Willows (2018 yards par 3 course). There will also be a 27 hole combination course: Pines 6400 yards,...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 2 February 2009
Fancy a great golfing holiday in the sun and helping a major charity at the same time? Then Alliss Promotions, in conjunction with Andalucia Golf, will be running the Antequera Golf Tournament, from May 18-21 at Antequera Golf Club and Hotel, Costa del Sol, Spain. The host course is spectacular and challenging and is surrounded by the beautiful El Torcal Natural Park...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
Looking to escape the winter doldrums? Why not treat yourself to a cracking break at Greg Norman’s world-famous Doonbeg over the coming months. You’re guaranteed a luxury break without paying luxury prices! At just €222 per person, there’s every reason to visit Ireland’s premier luxury destination. The Doonbeg Winter Package includes: *2 nights bed & breakfast (3 night packages...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
There’s a terrific stay & play deal going down at the delightful Dartmouth Golf & Country Club next month (February). Believe it or not between Feb 1-5 and Feb 8-12 golfers will benefit from the following: One Night Bed & Breakfast, two days unlimited golf, one buggy per two people for 18 holes on the Championship Course for each day of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 27 January 2009
Mission Hills Golf Club has been recognised as the “World’s Largest Golf Club” by the Guinness World Records for the fifth year running. Magical Mission Hills boasts 12 premier 18 hole courses designed by many of the greatest golfers and course architects from five continents. In May 2004, after an unprecedented feat of engineering that saw five courses built within 16 months, Mission...