Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 27 July 2009
The International Golf Festival will take place at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia (KLCC) on January 22nd-24th 2010. This exciting new concept event will include a three day exhibition open to the general public, running alongside a two day trade conference plus a trade golf tournament. The exhibition will take over halls 1 & 2 at the KLCC, and will...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 27 July 2009
Holes-in-one are pretty rare but just imagine what the odds must be for getting one like this. Leif Olson’s ace at the RBC Canadian Open came thanks to a ricochet off his playing partner’s ball. The 28-year-old has earned just $19,512 on the PGA Tour this year but this one shot won him a BMW Z4 Roadster worth over $50,000. The ace also...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 27 July 2009
Times may be tough but many of you are still getting away on a golfing break, and we want to know where you’ve been going. Whether it was just for a weekend or for a week or more we want to know where you’ve been, or are going, on your golfing travels in 2009. Has the Open Championship inspired you to visit...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 27 July 2009
“Well Paul, you do have a flattish backswing and a naturally quick rhythm but always remember you don’t hit it with the backswing. “Your downswing path and clubface are what control the direction of your shots so check your divots for evidence of which path the the club is travelling through impact and check your grip too as it has a...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 24 July 2009
To mark their sponsorship of the Women’s British Open Ricoh are giving away a fantastic prize of a Ricoh CX1 Digital camera. The Ricoh Women’s British Open takes place from July 30-August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Ricoh is a global leader in digital office solutions that believes in moving ideas forward and a solution for every problem. This positive business attitude can...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 23 July 2009
Your double subscription will include; Golf World magazine is packed with pro instruction, Tour interviews, event previews and gear insight and delivered free to your door every month. Today’s Golfer magazine exists to help you buy better, choose better and play better golf and will be delivered every 4 weeks free to your door.
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 18 July 2009
A unique golf event launching this summer gives football fans the chance to represent their clubs on the course – and to play with their heroes. The pro:fantastic Golf Challenge allows pairs of football fans from some of the country’s top clubs to play off in a Sky Sports televised regional final against local rivals, in September, before qualifying for a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 16 July 2009
We’ve teamed up with Swing Zone to bring you the TG Golf Swing Doctor, an online golf lesson service with top teaching pros. You’ll be able to get an in-depth golf lesson no matter where you are in the world as long as you’ve got access to the internet. All you have to do is film and upload your swing at the...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
On 16 October 2009 take part in this superb charity tournament. Entry includes return ferry travel with car, hotel stay with breakfast, two days’ golf with lunch, plus prizes from Callaway Golf Europe. From £165* per person For details about the Brittany Charity Golf Challenge call our Golf Desk on 0871 244 0196, brittanyferries.com/golf *Based on teams of four...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 14 July 2009
It’s that magical time of the month again when the latest issue of Today’s Golfer is released into the wild up and down the country. The bulging August issue hits the shelves this Thursday, the opening day of the Open Championship at Turnberry. This month’s cover feature will teach you to embrace the toughest shots in golf. No longer will you fear...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 13 July 2009
“Liam, you look like you have great talent for the game by the look of your positive swing. “Like many youngsters, I notice you’re using a mens full length driver and having to hold down. Sometimes a slightly shorter driver will hit it just as far because of the improved consistency of strike and greater speed. “The long driver also encourage you...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Saturday 11 July 2009
There have been some names making Open news over the years.here, we pay tribut to some of the men who have made The Open such a special event. THE CHAMPION – GREG NORMAN Think of Turberry and it’s not long until the Great White Shark swims into your mind. Norman made his Open debut at this year’s venue in 1977, missing the cut...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 10 July 2009
A hole-in-one is a rare and wonderful treat but three of you guys have achieved this Holy Grail of golf in recent weeks. As well as providing you with hours of anecdotes and emptying your pockets in the 19th, these aces have also helped the trios causes in the 2009 Most Improved Golfer competition that all Handicap Tracker users are automatically entered in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 July 2009
Manchester United manager and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Patron, Sir Alex Ferguson was joined by stars of stage, screen and sport at his prestigious annual golf event, to raise money for children and adults affected by muscle disease. Thirty-two teams took part, each led by a well-known name from the world of sport and entertainment, including Sam Torrance; former international footballers Andy...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 7 July 2009
To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we’re bringing you a series of Tour Pro video golf tips, in association with Nikon, Patron of The Open Championship… Here are the shots that English hopefuls Anthony Wall, Paul Broadhurst and Simon Khan will be hoping bring them success at the Open Championship, and how you can play them...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 3 July 2009
There are some stunning holes on the Ailsa course this year that are bound to make Open news. See which could provide some spills, and which could serve up some thrills! The Thrillers Turnberry head pro Ricky Hall describes three holes where we can expect birdies… 7th Hole: Roon the Ben Par 5, 538 Yards Rickys Verdict: Although it has been extended...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we’re bringing you a series of creative shot making video tips in association with Nikon, Patron of The Open Championship… You can emulate your Open Championship heroes by extending your golfing repertoire with these 18 creative shots. TG12 top teaching pros will show you how to perfect everything from...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Monday 29 June 2009
Leading British actor Damian Lewis loves golf with a passion and the 12 handicapper has enjoyed many great golfing moments on courses all over the world. But nothing can quite compare, as he explains in this exclusive TG video clip, to the time he managed to put one over Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie of all people. Lewis, star of Steven Spielberg’s...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 26 June 2009
“Robstar, many golfers are destined to slice before they hit the ball because of a faulty set up and you are one of these folk. The clubface comes into impact open (aiming right) so you start to aim left to compensate. “You need to ‘square up’ your shoulders, hips and feet alignment coupled with improving your posture by sticking your bottom...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 24 June 2009
Ryder Cup legends Ian Woosnam and Costantino Rocca were on hand to impart pearls of golfing wisdom to some local youngsters at De Vere Slaley Hall on Tuesday evening as part of schools tri-golf initiative. The partnership between the Golf Foundation and De Vere Slaley Hall, which has been encouraging school children across the north east of England to try golf in recent...