Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013
In a move designed to encourage amateur golfers to play with PGA professionals abroad – and to savour the region’s wonderful wine – Château des Vigiers, near Bergerac, France, is staging the first Saint-Emilion Crus Classés Trophy between May 31-June 2. This is an event where the true spirit of wine, golf, gastronomy and friendship comes together. Players from all over...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013
TaylorMade have opened a new Fitting Center at Celtic Manor, with Welsh rugby legends Gareth Edwards and Martin Williams on hand to officially do the honours. The centre, at the venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup and 2013 European Tour ISPS Handa Wales Open, is the only TaylorMade facility in Wales. Open to golfers of all abilities, it provides state of the art technology...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013
The market-leading powered trolley brand Motocaddy has signed an exclusive agreement to become the ‘Official Electric Trolley Supplier’ to luxury hotel group De Vere and their 12 golf resorts. As part of the deal, Motocaddy’s S1 electric trolley will be available to players at De Vere resorts including The Belfry, Slaley Hall and The Carrick on Loch Lomond. “We are delighted to sign a new strategic partnership with...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 February 2013
Golfers from across the globe will be descending upon Carnoustie Country in May to compete in the Carnoustie Country Classic. Organisers have revealed that, although the majority of entries are from golfers in the UK, golfers from as far afield as Denmark, Germany and the USA have also entered this popular tournament, which takes place on four of Carnoustie Country’s...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 February 2013
Just seven months after the launch of Donald Trump’s controversial championship links golf course in Aberdeen, preliminary plans have now been submitted for a second golf course at Menie Estate. Named “The Mary MacLeod Course” after Trump’s Scottish born mother, the second course occupies several hundred acres and forms part of the £750 million resort located along the dramatic North-east...
Written by TG Features Writer Kit Alexander on Tuesday 12 February 2013
Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, has announced two great value golf clinics at their Golf Academy to help you get your game in shape for the start of the season. The Full Day Clinic costs £159 per person and covers all areas of the game, including full swing, short game, pre-shot routine, course management, warm up and nutrition. Lunch is...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 February 2013
Valentine’s is almost here, and what better way to show your other half you care than by taking them away for a short break? This week is all about confirming your perfect partnership and you can do this by checking out Golf and Spa – designed by the expert teams from Golfbreaks.com and sister company BookaSpa.com to keep both the golfer...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 18 February 2013
Golfers in the UK are being offered the chance to discover some of the best-kept golfing secrets in Ireland at a fraction of the cost with the launch of an exciting new initiative aimed at delivering quality golf packages at great value prices. Established by a group of golf clubs, resorts, hotels and travel operators, Club Choice Ireland was formally launched...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 18 February 2013
Former world number one Lee Westwood has launched a brand new coaching initiative, the ‘Lee Westwood Golf Camps’, that will run at Leeds Golf Centre during the school holidays in 2013. Westwood is hoping to encourage junior golfers aged 7-16 to attend the three-day coaching camps, including sessions at Leeds Golf Centre’s from the 2nd to 4th April, 29th to 31st July and 26th to 28th...
Tuesday 19 February 2013
A Birmingham golf course has now got its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to the health of its golfers, thanks to a heart-lifting donation that will keep them literally on course. Birmingham-based Evac+Chair International made the donation of a life-saving CardiAid Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Mytime Golf’s Hatchford Brook Golf Course in Birmingham. The defibrillator is...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 18 February 2013
Portugal’s Monte da Quinta resort is offering a range of attractive new golf packages to help one of the region’s most prestigious venues celebrate a landmark anniversary. Monte da Quinta has teamed up with the nearby Vale de Lobo resort and unveiled a series of three and seven-day golf holidays, with a three-night break including three rounds of golf and many...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 20 February 2013
The new Centurion Club near St Albans may not open until the middle of 2013 but already it has been lauded for setting a new benchmark for premium golfing facilities within the UK. Its picturesque 7,200-yard golf club has been described as a modern classic and that is an accolade which is likely to be endorsed elsewhere when it opens for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 February 2013
Marriott Golf UK is offering its customers a free pint when they book a residential golf break at one of its 11 Golf & Country Clubs around the UK. In addition to a free drink in the bar one person in every 12 will play and stay for free. Under the terms of this special offer, groups of 12 or more...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
The De Vere Club has announced the addition of four-time Ryder Cup host The Belfry to its growing membership. As one of the world’s most iconic golf destinations, the resort is a significant addition to the De Vere Club, the country’s fastest-growing golf membership, which now provides members with the unique opportunity to play a range of incredible courses for just £295 a year. The scheme allows members to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
Ask one hundred golfers for their favourite golf course and you might get one hundred different answers. Ask them why it’s their favourite and you will get many more. As ‘The Spirit of The Open’, whiskey manufacturers Glenmorangie are searching for the answers and inviting you to help them. In return, they are offering the opportunity to win a number...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
Portugal’s Monte da Quinta is coming to the aid of golfers again this year after renewing its offer to refund golf bag carriage charges to guests staying at the Algarve resort. Visitors can earn up to €40 back on the cost of their holidays when they stay at the luxurious venue on production of a valid airline golf baggage receipt. The discount...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
The strength of the De Vere Golf portfolio was underlined at the annual ’59 Club’ Awards with The Belfry, Slaley Hall, and Carden Park, scooping significant awards on the night for De Vere. The Belfry, host venue for the event, was the big winner after picking up four awards including the honour of being named ‘Best Venue – The Ultimate...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
PRG, the fastest growing supplier of bespoke golf accessories in the UK and Europe, recorded significant rises in its products being used at the 2013 BMW PGA Championship. From Ian Poulter and Paul Lawrie’s limited edition custom-designed putter covers, to players such as Mark Foster, George Coetzee and Thorbjorn Olesen spotted showing their colours with football accessories adorning their bags at Wentworth. Offering...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 June 2013
With the sunshine set to continue right through to the weekend, what better way to embrace it than with half price golf?! With 2-Fore!-1’s digital vouchers available to instantly claim via your computer, tablet or smartphone, you can make the decision to head to the first tee with the drop of a hat this week. There are over 900 courses to choose from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 June 2013
One of the UK’s top public golf courses celebrates its 20th Anniversary in mid-June this year, with a week-long series of events culminating in a beer festival. Pine Ridge Golf Centre in Frimley, near Camberley in Surrey, kicks off its birthday week with a special “£19.93” green fee on Monday 17th June, marking the year in which the golf course and...