Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 22 February 2017
Europe’s most eagerly-awaited new golf course will officially open in Portugal this summer. Situated less than an hour north of Lisbon on Portugal’s Silver Coast, West Cliffs has been designed by Cynthia Dye of the world-renowned golf architecture firm Dye Designs Group, and is set to be unveiled to a worldwide audience in June. Offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean from...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Gleneagles has been unveiled as an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, playing their part in history as the host of the first ever European Golf Team Championship. The brand new multi-sport event coming in 2018 is set to be staged every four years, and will combine with the existing European Championships of Athletics, Aquatics, Cycling, Gymnastics,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 15 February 2017
Looking for a top value round of golf? Look no further. Below you’ll find 33 of the best value courses in the land and there’s bound to be one near you. They’re among some of the best inland and coastal layouts in the UK and are guaranteed to provide a round to remember….specially at these prices! With half-price golf on...
Friday 17 February 2017
Think you can hit a long ball? This is your chance to see how you rank against the rest of the U.K – but you’ve got to be quick! The qualifying rounds of the 2017 Long Drive Championship are being held from the 17th-20th February in every American Golf store, with free entry to all participants. Split in to three categories –...
Thursday 16 February 2017
The latest issue of Britain’s best-selling golf magazine has hit the shelves, and here’s what’s in it… 1 Beef’s guide to better golf We caught up with Andrew Johnston to share the tips that have taken him to the PGA Tour 2 2017 drivers tested Our first verdict on the latest big stick from TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Wilson and Mizuno 3 Golf’s most amazing shots,...
Written by Staff writer, Today's Golfer on Tuesday 14 February 2017
We all love a golf show, don’t we? It’s a chance to see and try the latest clubs; finally get a lesson; meet the odd golf-loving celeb and pick up ideas for that next golf holiday. American Golf knows we love a golf show, too – so they’re putting on four of them across the UK this year. And each one...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Take your pick from 50 of the most visually stunning, easy-on-the-eye courses around…and only one is over £50! ENGLAND *ALNMOUTH VILLAGE, NORTHUMBERLAND This cracking mini layout is the oldest nine-hole links in England the stunning North Sea coastal views are worth the green fee alone. It’s fun, quirky and provides unbelievable value. Green fees: £10 till end of Feb. Tel: 01665 830370. *BATH, SOMERSET Arguably one...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 9 February 2017
Winter can be a wonderland for golfers with many courses, specially those by the sea, in excellent condition and playable for considerably less money. Here are some of the very best deals around whether you just want to play 18 holes, have a round with some food thrown in or enjoy a stay and play winter break. The choice is...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 10 February 2017
There’s no need to pack those clubs away and leave them gathering cobwebs in the garage until the new season finally arrives: not when there’s 44 cracking year-round courses around like those listed below. They’re all in excellent condition whatever time of the year you pitch up and play with no mats and temporary tees and greens in sight. So...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 1 February 2017
MEET THE CADDIES Dermot Byrne: Caddies for: Shane Lowry. Started caddieing: “In 1996; this is my seventh year with Shane.” Worked for: Peter Lawrie and Steven Gallacher Adam Marrow: Caddies for: Thomas Pieters. Started caddieing: “This is my 12th year.” Worked for: Ross Fisher and Lucas Bjerregaard. Cliffie Botha: Caddies for: Miguel Angel Jimenez. Started caddieing: “In 2002, with 13 years on the European...
Written by Graeme Leslie on Tuesday 31 January 2017
A club golfer who plays 38 rounds of golf in a year, registering an average score of 79, hits about 3,000 golf shots. That’s a truly valuable data sample, containing a wealth of useful information about how he plays the game. Hidden in there is the data that can tell him how destructive a driver he is, which iron is...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 30 January 2017
Paul McGinley underlined his captaincy credentials once again after leading a team of professional golfers to a resounding win over a celebrity all-stars team at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Invitational. The Irishman, who famously led Europe to victory in the 2014 Ryder Cup, beat celebrity captain and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel 3&2 to add gloss to a scoreline which read...
Written by Darren Parris on Monday 30 January 2017
Footballers can practise on the pitch, and snooker players on the table. But when we golfers want to practise, we are forced off our playing arena to a wide expanse of nothing that bears little relevance to the challenges of the game. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You can work on your game in the arena where you...
Written by Michael Catling on Saturday 28 January 2017
Paul McGinley has played down Thomas Pieters’ chances of becoming the first rookie since Fuzzy Zoeller to win the first Major of the year at this year’s Masters. Pieters made an inauspicious start to 2017 by missing the cut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last week and McGinley believes the Belgium has struggled to recapture the form that saw him...
Written by Staff writer on Wednesday 28 December 2016
With 2016 drawing to a close, we recap the key moments from the world of golf from over the past 12 months. Yips, insomnia, 58s, fights, robots and 439-yard drives…it has been another incredible year in the world of golf. TOP STORIES TG’s biggest ever equipment trial Find the right golf kit for you Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip JANUARY Business as usual World No.1 Jordan Spieth...
Tuesday 20 December 2016
Danny Willett came out of nowhere to take the Masters, Justin Rose was victorious in Rio and Team U.S.A ended eight years of Ryder Cup hurt at Hazeltine, but were you paying attention – and can you remember the details? The tinsel is upon us, the turkey is just around the corner and the fireworks on New Year’s Eve are drawing...
Written by Edward Colman on Friday 30 December 2016
Parsons Xtreme Golf, often known simply as ‘PXG’, has been busy building quite a reputation during 2016 and we can only see the brand becoming more popular on Tour during 2017. The brand claimed three Tour victories in 2016 and is the brainchild of Bob Parsons, who made his millions by founding and later selling domain name registrar Go Daddy, his...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 3 January 2017
Nike Golf has signed world number one Jason Day to a multi-year contract. The agreement covers footwear, apparel, headwear and gloves and the 28-year-old will first wear Nike this week at the Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii. “Joining Nike is a dream come true,” Day said. TOP STORIES Which hybrid test: Wide body v narrow body hybrid GPS Watch Guide Ultimate guide to golf balls “The...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 December 2016
Disappointment seems to be in store for most golfers this Christmas, according to a survey conducted by Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf. The majority of golfers questioned admitted that loved ones very rarely get it right and that unwanted presents are doomed to a life under the stairs. TOP STORIES The Ultimate Golf Club Guide Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip When should...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 11 January 2017
Jim Furyk has been announced as the 2018 US Ryder Cup captain. TOP STORIES When should you replace irons with hybrids? Different hybrid designs suit different golfers – so which is best for you? Choose the best golf ball for your game Furyk was confirmed as Davis Love III’s successor during a press conference, held at 6pm GMT (1pm Eastern time) on Wednesday evening. “I get...