Thursday 19 March 2015
Virgin Holidays has launched Golf holidays, perfect for any amateur or budding professional, wanting to improve their handicap. With a dedicated team of golf experts on hand to book that perfect golf break to Florida, Las Vegas, California or South Carolina. The specialist ‘Birdie Bookers’ as Virgin Holidays have named their newly trained golf gurus, can offer advice and support...
Monday 16 March 2015
The search for the Fuller’s London Pride Steward of the Year has narrowed with the announcement of the four regional winners for 2014. They are: Midlands: David Guest of Halesowen Golf Club, Worcestershire North: David Prior of Blackley Golf Club, Lancashire South East: Samantha Hudson of Swaffham Golf Club, Norfolk South West: Kevin Brown of Sherborne Golf Club, Dorset The national winner will...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Tuesday 10 March 2015
Almost a decade has passed since the world’s finest performers last battled it out for the title of World Golf Trick Shot Champion. Geoff Swain won the title back in 2006, and is still the reigning champion. Nine years since the win, Today’s Golfer caught up with him to see where the trick shot journey has taken him. It was one...
Monday 9 March 2015
Titleist, Golf’s symbol of excellence, gave its support to BBC Children in Need by hosting four lucky winners of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show Super Swing Package for an exclusive Tour player experience at the Titleist National Fitting Centre. As part of the once-in-a-lifetime prize, the golfers went through a full fitting session for the advanced performance of Titleist...
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Golf Care, the UK’s leading golf insurance brand today announces a new partnership with top golf manufacturer, Mizuno. As a golf insurance partner of Mizuno, Golf Care will now reward customers with premium Mizuno golf balls when they take out an insurance policy with them. For Mizuno customers who enjoy a custom fit demo day at one of the UK...
Friday 6 March 2015
The new lines were initially revealed on Facebook so the brand’s 150,000-plus followers were able to suggest names for the designs. And, in just a few days, it received more than 4,000 comments and suggestions for its five new trouser designs. The new lines – ultimately named Trew Brit; Blue Plaid Trews; Back to the Fuchsia; Par-tee Pants; and Pars and...
Friday 6 March 2015
The most dramatic finish to the competitions at the grand final of the Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo, came in the singles where the title was decided on the last green following a massive turnaround. Ian Cook, an eight-handicapper from Hessle GC, in Hull, found himself four down to Brookmans Park’s John Dewberry before the turn. Yet, coming down the...
Thursday 5 March 2015
The stars of tomorrow will contest the 7th Oceânico World Kids Golf Championship which takes place from 20th to 24th July. Last year’s event attracted a record 127 competitors from across Europe. Played over the two stunning championship layouts at the Algarve’s acclaimed Amendoeira Golf Resort, the 2015 edition of the R&A sanctioned amateur tournament provides youngsters between the ages of seven and...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 4 March 2015
Famous Kent club and regular Open Championship venue Royal St George’s has voted to allow women members for the first time in its long and illustrious history. A statement from the club read: “The Royal St George’s Golf Club is pleased to announce that, following an extraordinary general meeting held on 14th February 2015 and a subsequent ballot of the full...
Wednesday 4 March 2015
Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf, is embarking on its first TV sponsorship activity which gives the brand a presence across all European Tour, World Golf Championship and US PGA Tour coverage across all Sky Sports platforms.. The sponsorship deal starts on Thursday 5th of March around coverage of the World Golf Championship, Cadillac Championship at Trump National...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 3 March 2015
Golf slowly but surely seems to be on the road to recovery…. Leading sports research company Sports Marketing Surveys reveals the results of their investigation into the British Golfer and their playing habits – a review which has been run annually since the mid-90’s. Golf participation in the UK finally stabilised in 2014, just above the 3.3 million mark, offering hope to the golf...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 3 March 2015
Scotland has submitted an expression of interest in bidding to host The 2019 Solheim Cup and will decide on whether to launch a formal bid in the summer. The expression of interest has been submitted to the Ladies European Tour by EventScotland. Once any decision to submit a formal bid has been made, EventScotland will work to bring on board other...
Monday 23 February 2015
Exclusive Golf Club, The Manor House, is hosting an exciting Night Golf event in association with The Night Golf Company on Friday 6th March 2015, offering both members and their guests the challenging and inspiring experience of playing golf under the cover of darkness, beneath the starry Wiltshire sky. Teeing off thirty minutes after sunset, and marshalled by a team of...
Friday 20 February 2015
Two of golf’s leading brands – Titleist and FootJoy – have agreed a four-year deal to be the new sponsors of the flagship PGA Professional Championship. It signals the start of a fresh era for the tournament which was first competed for in 1973 and attracts more than 700 competitors each year seeking the coveted title. This year’s championship will be held...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Saturday 26 January 2013
The latest issue of TG is now available on the iPad and this month’s magazine includes a world exclusive with non other than Rory McIlroy! We were the first members of the media to speak to the world number one after his official Nike unveiling, and the only magazine in the world! In this issue you’ll find out why the Northern Irishman...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 September 2012
Follow the link below to view behind the scenes photos from our latest equipment test. This time our TG Equipment Editors, Jon and Dave, were joined our Elite Pro James Ridyard, and two lucky readers, 16 handicapper Peter Atherton and four handicapper Alan Lunt. VIEW GALLERY HERE >>>...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 24 October 2012
As part of our recent Play Like The Pros feature for Issue 302, top golf fitness guru Tony Miller took us through his 15 minute workout you can do in the comfort of your own home that will help improve your body’s suitability to golf over the winter. Tony is a fully-qualified sports therapist, a TPI Level 1 certified coach and...
Written by TG Web Producer, Harriet Linton on Monday 16 May 2011
Take a look at our newest gallery of photos from the latest events and news that happened this weekend. Today we have photographs from the Iberdrola Open, the third and final rounds of The Players Championship as well as some behind-the-scenes photos of European Tour players on a plane leaving Jacksonville. VIEW THE GALLERY >>>...
Written by TG staff writer on Saturday 26 March 2011
One of the most exciting new additions to Golf LIVE 2011 is the dedicated ‘Growing the Game’ Junior Golf area, which will be hosted by the Golf Foundation, the Lee Westwood Golf Academy and the Kent County Golf Partnership, at the London Golf Club on May 20-22. Junior golf fans, aged under-16, visiting the event will be able to participate a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 2 June 2011
Actor Dougray Scott officially launches the 2011 Leuka Mini Masters celebrity golf tournament with a very special event in the Penthouse Suite of The May Fair Hotel next Tuesday. The Penthouse Putt-Off will see celebrities and guests attempting to win prizes by holing out on London’s highest putting green – installed on the balcony of The May Fair Hotel’s luxurious penthouse...