Monday 4 February 2013
Covering 72 holes, 20 miles and 300 shots in one day, the Longest Day Golf Challenge is the ultimate test for all golfers. Macmillan Cancer Support is calling on golfers of all ages and abilities to play four rounds of golf in one day and help raise money for people affected by cancer. Taking part couldn’t be easier – golfers simply register...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 6 February 2013
The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai have announced a two-year extension to its partnership with Peter Cowen, one of the world’s leading golf coaches. The affiliation allows The Academy at Emirates Golf Club to use Cowen’s experience and expertise during his regular visits to Dubai. Cowen will work with the team on the schedule and structure of lessons being offered, as well as using Emirates Golf Club as...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 8 February 2013
Sky Sports TV commentator and world-renowned short game coach Mark Roe, has opened his first state-of-the-art indoor Putting Studio at Pachesham Golf Centre in Surrey. The new Studio offers the opportunity for golfers to experience high class indoor technical coaching usually only available to Tour Professionals from Mark Roe himself or the Pachesham coaching team. The former European Tour player,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 8 February 2013
PRG, the fastest growing supplier of bespoke golf accessories in the UK and Europe reported a hugely successful showing at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The 60th Show brought together some 1,000 companies and brands, as well as industry leaders from nearly 80 countries. So it was the perfect venue for PRG to showcase their latest collection of bespoke...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 11 February 2013
In 2012, over 500 teams took part in Macmillan’s Longest Day challenge, raising more than £560,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. This year the aim is to smash that total and raise even more money for people affected by cancer. And what better way to fundraise for a worthy cause than by spending a summer’s day on the golf course? Covering 72 holes, 20 miles...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 14 February 2013
This month’s subscription offer gives you the chance to grab 13 issues of Golf World, a dozen Srixon AD333 and a dozen Srxon Soft Feel golf balls all for under £50! This package would normally set you back over £100, but our annual direct debit offer means you can get it all for just £45! Aside from 13 copies of your favourite...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 14 February 2013
This month’s new Golf World is now on sale, and it is packed full of great features, lessons and buying tips. Our cover star Dustin Johnson leads the way, sharing his tips that will help you hit your best shots more consistently. We also caught up with Lee Weswood to speak about his move to the US, and Vijay Singh, to discover...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 14 February 2013
Securing Gold in the ‘Business Tourism’ category and Bronze as ‘Large Hotel of the Year’, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort was one of just two Wiltshire winners – and four ‘double’ triumphs – at the recent South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2012/13 at Cornwall’s Eden Project. The 2012/13 Awards winners were drawn from as far west as Scilly and east as...
Friday 15 February 2013
Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie has chosen the first stars to compete in the brand new Celebrity Cup which takes place as a new addition to Golf Live at The Celtic Manor Resort from 10th-12th May. The 2010 Ryder Cup Captain will oversee teams of celebrities from the worlds of sport and showbusiness competing for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 21 February 2013
The new issue of TG is now on sale and it is headlined by golf’s new fundamental – IMPACT. In this edition Scott Cranfield shares some exclusive advice and swing tips from his new book about mastering the art of impact and how it will improve your golf for the 2013 season. We also spoke to those closest to Graeme McDowell, including his...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 21 February 2013
This month’s subscription offer gives you the chance to grab 13 issues of Today’s Golfer, a dozen Srixon AD333 and a dozen Srixon Soft Feel golf balls all for only £29.99! This package would normally set you back over £100, but our annual direct debit offer means you can get it all for less than £30! Aside from 13 copies of your favourite...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 21 February 2013
The new issue of TG is now available on your iPad and it is headlined by golf’s new fundamental – IMPACT. In this edition Scott Cranfield shares some exclusive advice and swing tips from his new book about mastering the art of impact and how it will improve your golf for the 2013 season. We also spoke to those closest to Graeme...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 21 February 2013
Current World No.6 Justin Rose has chosen one of England’s Greatest Sporting Estates – Goodwood – to become the official touring professional to the club. Rose, who burst onto the golfing scene as a 17 year old amateur during the 1998 Open Championship at Birkdale, has become an ambassador to Golf At Goodwood. Speaking of the new partnership, Rose stated: “I’m...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 25 February 2013
As part of three great giveaways with this month’s copy of TG, we are offering you the chance to receive a FREE sleeve of TaylorMade Lethal golf balls. The premium balls – normally worth £44.99 per dozen – are a five-piece construction that feature an advanced 322-dimple pattern design which helps the ball to perform better and more consistently in windy...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
Young golfers from around the world will be competing for honours in the 2013 U.S. Kids Golf European Championship – ensuring Scotland is playing host this summer to both the world’s current and future golfing greats. Huge numbers of competitors are expected to travel to Scotland for the four-day tournament, which is held across five historic East Lothian links courses and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
The new issue of Golf Illustrated has just arrived in the office and looks fantastic. Subscriber copies will be mailed by the end of this week so if you’re a subscriber, expect your copy to land on your doormat soon. If you’re not then it’s not too late to get your hands on this exciting new issue here. The new editon features...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 27 February 2013
Bose Corporation has announced that Rory McIlroy has joined the company in a multi-year deal that will see the world number one act as a Global Brand Ambassador for their headphones, portable speakers, home and car systems. As a lifelong music lover, McIlroy has been a Bose customer for years. The Northern Irishman said: “I’ve always chosen Bose because I’ve always wanted the best...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 28 February 2013
Paul McGinley today paid his first official visit to The Gleneagles Hotel since being elected as European Ryder Cup Captain last month, and marked the occasion by unveiling a ceremonial Silver Putter which symbolises the proud history of the biennial contest. The sterling silver club, which is a replica of a late 18th century putter and is adorned in a case...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 28 February 2013
TaylorMade Golf has announced that the Sport Industry Awards 2013 has shortlisted ‘TaylorMade Presents Outside The Ropes’ for Best International Sport Marketing Campaign. Last year, TaylorMade went behind the scenes with some of the game’s leading talents to examine just what the world of today’s modern golfer looks like. They followed Darren Clarke’s Major triumph in 2011 and got up close and personal with...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Rory McIlroy’s boyhood golf club in Northern Ireland was robbed at gunpoint as the world number one competed in the WGC-Cadillac event in Florida. Three masked men armed with handguns threatened staff at Hollywood Golf Club when they entered the premises shortly after 10pm on Sunday. It is thought the robbers could have been after money in the pro shop, bar or even the replica US...