Written by The Open 2011 on Wednesday 13 July 2011
American Bubba Watson says he has learnt from his slating in the press at the Alstom Open de France and is ready to compete this week at Royal St George’s. Speaking after his second round two weeks ago, the big-hitter complained of the unfriendly playing conditions that caused him to miss the cut. “It’s different for me, there’s cameras, there’s phones, there’s...
Written by The Open 2011 on Wednesday 13 July 2011
The free-to-play Today’s Golfer Fantasy League tees off at the Open Championship on Thursday so make sure you’ve signed up and selected your six-man team before the 6.30am deadline. Our Fantasy League is the only one that incorporates both the European and PGA Tours and will run until the Dubai World Championship in December. There are a host of fantastic prizes up...
Written by Today's Golfer on Tuesday 19 July 2011
Our Pass It on competition had over 3,000 entries and here are the 500 winners, all of which receive their Cleveland CG16 7-iron: Mr Hughes of LL62 Mr Jackson of TN24 Mr Roberton of SE20 Mr Rennie of AB22 Mr Mayo of AL5 Mr Dean of DE13 Mr Bristowl of LL29 Mr Pendlebury of S21 Mr Digweed of TN12 Mr...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 20 July 2011
If you were compile a list of the sports that really take their toll on a player’s body then it’s fair to assume that golf would come a fair way down the rankings below the likes of contact sports such as rugby and football. But that’s not to say that golfers don’t have their own physical issues to worry about; think...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 22 July 2011
The Bombardier beer adverts featuring Rik Mayall tickled TG’s funny bone and we were delighted when the company told us the next instalment would be a golf advert. You may have already seen a few snippets on TV, but here is the full 1 minute and 35 second version. Bang on! Scroll down to see the video…...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 July 2011
After developing 12 shows for the Golf Industry in the past 7 years, The Golf Show Group moves to launch the London Golf Show at Earls Court on November 11-13, 2011. For its seventh annual festival, Colin Brunton, CEO of the Golf Show Group said “Earls Court is excellently served by the underground and rail network. In addition to this, many...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 July 2011
Following his headline-grabbing display in the Open Championship at Sandwich in which he won the silver medal as leading amateur, Tom Lewis now turns his attention to the English Amateur Championship at Woburn Golf Club later this month. The 20 year old England international will be hoping to replicate the form he showed at Royal St George’s, as he seeks to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 July 2011
The Golf Foundation has thanked The R&A and HSBC for the significant support that made the 2011 Open Championship the most successful ever for the leading golf charity. As millions watched the championship, the Golf Foundation was given a unique opportunity to showcase its ‘HSBC Golf Roots’ programme which encourages children from all backgrounds and circumstances to enjoy golf and learn...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 July 2011
When we launched our 2011 survey back in April, we gave one lucky golfer the chance to win an amazing golf trip to Abu Dhabi. The names of all the people that filled out the survey were entered into a prize draw and the first name out of the hat – and on the light to the Middle East – is… Stephen...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 25 July 2011
Looking for a great golfing bargain? Then head for the great Belfry Shop Sale which gets underway at 7am on Monday August 1st. The world-famous Ryder Cup venue is the home of Europe’s largest on-course golf shop and was voted the Best Pro Shop 2011-2011 by Golf World magazine. Some top gear will be up for grabs from August 1st and the...
Written by David West on Monday 25 July 2011
Friday 22 July I’m not going to make it. I’m not going to be a scratch golfer. There, I said it. When I’m playing well and I’m ‘in the zone’ I believe I can do it. People I play with say I hit the golf shots of a scratch golfer – and I believe I do. But when the pressure is on...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 July 2011
Paul Casey has donated his entire winnings from the recent PowerPlay Golf event at Celtic Manor to The English Golf Union’s Talent Development Programme, in recognition of the support he received from the EGU throughout his amateur career. In making the £20,000 donation, the current world number 15 also emphasised PowerPlay Golf’s strategy of encouraging and supporting golf at grass roots level. Casey played...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 July 2011
We’re into the third week of the Today’s Golfer Fantasy League and after a brief look across the Atlantic for the Canadian Open we are back on the European Tour for this week’s Irish Open. The tournament returns to Killarney GC for the second successive year and boasts a field full of all of Ireland’s recent Major winners; Darren Clarke, Rory McIlroy, Graeme...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 29 July 2011
It promises to be a sensational week at the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. Headlining the star professionals is event host Tony Jacklin CBE, who is flying in from Florida with US Senior Open legend, Larry Laoretti. Another USA golfing veteran, the charismatic, colourful Doug Sanders, is travelling especially for the event from Houston to add his golfing flair...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 5 August 2011
One of the wonderful things about golf is that you can play it at virtually any age. A 65-year-old grandparent can compete against their 12-year-old grandchild, and all on a level playing field thanks to the handicap system. There’s also a fantastic variety in the ways that people find themselves playing golf; from starting young because family play to beginning later...
Written by Freddie Flintoff on Friday 5 August 2011
I haven’t been out on the course too much in the last couple of weeks, pretty much since my cricketers were taught a lesson by Harry Redknapp and his team of footballers at the ‘Bat and Ball Challenge’ before the De Vere Club PGA Seniors. I had a great week at The Open with fellow ISM stable mates Lee Westwood,...
Written by David West on Friday 5 August 2011
Friday 5th August 2011 In the last two weeks I have played eight rounds of golf of which seven have been in competitions and none have been on my home course at Mount Pleasant. This phase of my challenge is supposed to have two major benefits; to allow me to become more comfortable playing new and different courses and to make...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 11 August 2011
Two stars from the European Tour and Senior Tour entertained crowds at Nailcote Hall on the first day’s play at the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship. David Dixon and Carl Mason both shot rounds of three under par to take a one shot lead over James Harris of Nevill Golf Club, Kent. Mason, who holds the record for the most amount...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 12 August 2011
Two-time European Tour winner Andrew Sherborne took the spoils at the 2011 Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship, shooting an impressive three-under-par over two days of incredible golfing action at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire. The 50 year old who now competes on the European Senior Tour thrilled crowds on a dramatic final day of the Championship. At the start of play...
Written by Tour Fit For Golf on Tuesday 16 August 2011
In association with In the third of a series of blogs about their experiences on the Tour Fit for Golf money-can’t-buy amateur tuition programme – supported by Golfbreaks.com, Europe’s largest golf travel company and endorsed by the European Tour Performance Institute – winners Nick Blunt and Chris Hughman share their thoughts on the second of three progress review sessions, this...