Thursday 23 July 2015
The Berenberg Gary Player Invitational concluded in style on Monday (20 July) and further affirmed the union of golf and giving in what has been an extra special year for the event. This year the Black Knight has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam and his 80th Birthday, whilst title sponsor Berenberg celebrates their 425th anniversary. The...
Wednesday 22 July 2015
The event, which celebrated TaylorMade Golf’s 15 years of Driver dominance, brought together some of the biggest names in the sport including Stephen Gallacher, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson for a private Q&A session to share their experiences and give insight to VIPs and the media before the tournament. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invited the children as part of...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 24 July 2015
England fast bowler Stuart has signed up for the world-famous Belfry Hotel & Resort. The hero of England’s 1st Ashes Test victory over the Aussies in Cardiff – he’s a three-time Ashes winner – commented: “The Belfry is one of our country’s most iconic sporting venues, having hosted the Ryder Cup on four different occasions, so I am very proud to...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015
Former Open champions Tony Jacklin and Paul Lawrie form part of a star studded cast set to grace the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. The event which takes place from the 11-14th August at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining events in British golf today. Hosting the Championship for the seventh year running...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 8 July 2015
Rory McIlroy will miss the first Champion Golfers Ghallenge at St Andrews next week – and the chance to tee it up in an exhibition match alongside Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. The unique event will see players whose Open victories span 60 years taking part. The defending champion was scheduled to be one of them, until he seriously...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Members of Merseyside-based Bunkers Golf Society stood straight and proud. They were steeling themselves for some serious on-course action, poised to go into battle on the splendid links of North Wales GC against old foes The Grimshaw from Skelmersdale. But the three-day Ryder Cup-style early season tournament ended in disappointment for the Bunkers boys, who could not repeat their ‘Miracle...
Written by Today's Golfer on Tuesday 30 June 2015
After the success of last year’s Junior event, American Golf – in association with PING – is rolling out its Junior Championship across the UK this summer with all proceeds being donated to The Golf Foundation. There will be 6 regional qualifying events across the country in July and August, with the Grand Final taking place on 26th August at PING’s...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Monday 29 June 2015
Another string of top names have been added to the already spectacular line-up celebrating the “Union of Golf and Giving” at the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational on July 20 at Wentworth GC. The all-star field now includes eight-time Major winner Tom Watson, as well as 2010 Open Champion and recent U.S. Open runner-up Louis Oosthuizen and Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter (pictured). Major...
Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 29 June 2015
A former US marine claims to have shot one of the best rounds in history – a 57 that included THREE aces, two of which came on par 4s. A former US marine claims to have shot one of the rounds of golf in history – a 57 that included THREE aces, two of which came on par 4s. Plus-four handicapper Patrick...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 25 June 2015
Golfers have a golden opportunity to improve their game at the legendary Gleneagles resort this summer. Last year’s Ryder Cup venue has launched a new golf break package – the Pro Precision package – which is available all year round at the five star resort. It includes a round of golf on one of Gleneagles’ three championship courses, an hour of tuition...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 25 June 2015
ClubstoHire.com, Europe’s largest golf club rental operator, is extending its service to three of America’s most popular golfing destinations from next week. Sets of the latest TaylorMade and Callaway golf clubs will be on offer to golfers flying into Orlando, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada from €80 per week. After being pre-selected online, the clubs will be delivered to the...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 24 June 2015
Soccer superstar Gareth Bale, of Real Madrid fame, will be flying the flag for Wales in the star-studded Celebrity Cup golf tournament at Celtic Manor next week. After scoring the vital winner in Wales’ recent 1-0 European Championship victory over Belgium, Bale confirmed he would be turning his attention to shooting at flagsticks on July 4-5. Bale, who became the world’s most...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 24 June 2015
Fancy a golf lesson with one of the game’s best coaches? Then your dream could be turned into reality at Leeds Golf Centre next month. For one day only (Tues July 21st), David Leadbetter, will be visiting Leeds Golf Centre and is offering an exclusive day of tuition available to the general public. The top instructor will visit his Leadbetter Academy at...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 19 June 2015
A star-studded field is being assembled for the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth on July 20th. This is a big year for the legendary South African and Berenberg as both celebrate significant milestones – Player’s 80th birthday and the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam along with Berenberg’s 425th anniversary. As a result, some of the biggest names in golf will be...
Monday 1 June 2015
We’ve teamed up with Bridgestone Golf and American Golf to give TG readers a fantastic offer with our next issue – a Bridgestone Golf ball! Bridgestone’s new e-Series balls – the e5, e6 and e7 – are aimed at golfers looking to hit it further and straighter. They’re also the most popular offerings in Bridgestone’s ball range. The new-for-2015 balls in...
Thursday 19 March 2015
Helping you play better golf is at the heart of what we do – so we’ve teamed up with one of the UK’s top instructors to launch the new Today’s Golfer Academy series. Hosted at Marriott’s golf venues across the UK by PGA Master Professional Scott Cranfield’s team of Elite coaches, these day-long teaching sessions – taking place from May to...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 10 June 2015
Tiger Woods has ammassed a billion dollar fortune from golf, but according to the latest ranking of the world’s top-earning sportsmen, he was beaten to the top spot in 2015 by Phil Mickelson. According to Forbes’ latest list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Woods has been passed for the first time in his pro career as golf’s top earner. Forbes calculated Mickelson...
Thursday 11 June 2015
The latest issue of Britain’s best-selling golf magazine is out now – starring Rory McIlroy and a bumper Open Preview section. We caught up with the world No.1 in late May, and sat down with him for a candid interview on defending the Open, being a role model, growing the game and getting in ‘the zone’. It’s part of a package...
Thursday 4 June 2015
This quiz makes winning the U.S. Open Championship Trophy look like a walk in the park! Good luck!...
Written by Today's Golfer on Thursday 4 June 2015
Jack Nicklaus has been celebrated with tribute room which charts the life and career of the 18-time major champion. Alongside galleries that honour Bob Jones, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Mickey Wright at the USGA’s HQ, the 1,200-square-foot exhibit space contains more than 80 artifacts, many on loan from the Jack Nicklaus Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Among the most interesting are the...