Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 19 September 2012
Dana Garmany, the founder, CEO and Chairman of Troon – the leader in upscale course management – is celebrating after being named the most powerful man in golf at the 2012 KPMG Golf Business Forum. It was the second straight time Garmany has topped the list, after finishing runner-up in 2009. Other well-known golfers in the list included Jack Nicklaus...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 September 2012
Junior golfers across the UK can learn the secrets of the professionals and how they train at an exciting and unique residential training camp being launched this Autumn at the prestigious Goodwood complex in West Sussex. The imaginative project will coincide with most half term school holidays in October and involve intensive coaching from a former European Tour player and a leading...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 September 2012
A four-man team, playing for leading broking firm ICAP, will be heading off for a golf break to the Dominican Republic, courtesy of Barceló Hotels & Resorts, after winning the grand final of the 2012 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship that took place at the fabulous Stoke Park Club on Friday 14th September. The City-based quartet won the financial services sector’s premier...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 25 September 2012
An ‘ace’ is one is of the most sought-after and difficult achievements in golf. Every one who picks up a club dreams of watching their tee shot find the hole and feeling the euphoria that follows. Even if it does mean an expensive bar bill. Top professionals can go a whole career without one while a high-handicapper can notch multiple holes-in-one...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
As some of the world’s greatest golfers prepare to do battle at Medinah for the 39th Ryder Cup, another epic golfing contest is about to begin closer to home. The Search for London’s Best Golfer begins this month at Urban Golf, who are laying down a challenge to find the capital’s finest all round golfer. The prize is a golf trip...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
Glenmuir’s 25-year association with The Ryder Cup was marked this week with a special presentation – at almost 40,000 ft! The golf clothing company’s Managing Director, Colin Mee, was awarded with a commemorative plaque by 2012 European Ryder Cup Team Captain José Maria Olazábal, Sandy Jones, Chief Executive of the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland, and Richard Hills, Ryder Cup Director while...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Thursday 27 September 2012
With the hotly anticipated 2012 Ryder Cup just a day away, Titleist is giving one lucky person the opportunity to win a ‘one-of-a-kind’, Limited Edition Team Europe Vokey TVD wedge. At Medinah this week, more players will put their trust in Vokey wedges than any other brand and to commemorate their success, Bob Vokey and his team of WedgeWorks craftsman have...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 27 September 2012
Members of the European Ryder Cup team have been paying tribute to former captain Seve Ballesteros this week at the first matches since the legendary Spanish golfer’s death last year. European Captain José Maria Olazábal also revealed that his team’s golf bags will feature the iconic silhouette of Seve after he won the 1984 Open Championship at St Andrews. But the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 27 September 2012
This month’s Golf World is now on the shelves, and to celebrate we’ve got another great subscription offer. Sign-up this month and you can receive your favourite magazine delivered straight to your door, plus a dozen premium Srixon Z-Star balls (RRP £44.00) – all for just £49! The Z-Star is a premium three-piece golf ball, designed for swing speeds between 80mph and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 27 September 2012
The November Issue of Golf World is now on the shelves and it has got enough content to keep your golfing bug as happy as larry throughout the month. This month’s cover star is Rory McIlroy and our features include a look at how he turned 2012 around, his personal swing tips and his team’s advice on how you can learn...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 28 September 2012
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management and development has underlined its growing impact on golf in the Middle East after being selected as the management team at Royal Golf Club, Bahrain’s first and only golf destination. Although originally opened in 1999, the course was expertly re-designed by golf legend and eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Friday 28 September 2012
Before his team teed off at Medinah, captain Jose Maria Olazabal was interviewed by sports business journalist Richard Gillis on behalf of European Ryder Cup team sponsors Ernst and Young. They spend three hours with him in the relaxed environment of his home club in Santander, talking about himself, golf and the Ryder Cup.
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Friday 28 September 2012
Jose Maria Olazabal was interviewed by respected sports business journalist Richard Gillis on behalf of Ernst and Young – partners of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup teams – ahead of the contest at Medinah. The European captain is a famously private person but they were fortunate enough to spend three hours with him in the relaxed environment of his...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Tuesday 2 October 2012
Jose Maria Olazabal has said he does not intend to lead the European side at Gleneagles in the 2014 Ryder Cup. The Spaniard masterminded Europe’s historic comeback from 10-4 down to claim a 14.5-13.5 win in Medinah against America’s strongest ever team on paper. “Clearly I won’t do it again,” said Olazabal, who believes several people could be suited to the role, including his four vice-captains from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 4 October 2012
Issue 301 of Britain’s best selling golf magazine hits the shelves today, and it is packed full of incredible content! This month’s features include a look at TaylorMade’s new putter and irons, Mizuno’s newest woods, a look at 2014 Ryder Cup host Gleneagles, a trip to the Italian Ferrari factory with Ian Poulter, an exclusive with R&A Chief Peter Dawson and our in-depth...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 4 October 2012
On Monday, 8 October, approximately 100 hickory golfers from across the globe will take to Monifieth Medal Golf Course for the first round of the World Hickory Open Championship 2012 – playing with traditional hickory-shafted golf clubs and dressed in golfing outfits from days gone by. “This is the first time the World Hickory Open has been held in Carnoustie Country...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 4 October 2012
The number one ball supplier in golf is offering the ideal Christmas gift for any serious golfer with free personalisation of its golf ball range From October until the 10th of December, customers can get free printing on all of their market-leading golf balls, including the Pro V1 and Pro V1x models. The personalisation can be anything from an individual’s initials, to a nickname or even a special Christmas...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Thursday 4 October 2012
Our Ryder Cup Fantasy Golf game was a massive success, with over 7,547 signing-up, making 15,827 overall managers for 2012. Some of you were luckier than others, while some will claim months of meticulous planning was behind their success. All our prize winners are listed below. Here’s what they won: 1st Place – Five nights B&B in the five-star hotel and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 5 October 2012
Subscribe to 13 issues of Britain’s best selling golf magazine this month and you will also receive a dozen premium Callaway golf balls worth £39.99! This month’s edition includes a look at TaylorMade’s new putter and irons, Mizuno’s newest woods, a look at 2014 Ryder Cup host Gleneagles, a trip to the Italian Ferrari factory with Ian Poulter, an exclusive with...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 5 October 2012
British Actor James Nesbitt, star of Cold Feet, Monroe and The Hobbit, recently showed off his golfing skills at top Turkey course, LykiaLinks Antalya. Set in Belek, one of Europe’s most vibrant golfing regions, Nesbitt enjoyed the 18-hole championship course whilst taking in the breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and Taurus mountains in the Turkish sunshine. Despite being an accomplished player, Nesbitt’s...