Wednesday 19 November 2014
Normally, when people want you to do a survey, it’s because they want to sell you something. They want to find out how what kind of cat food you buy and how often you buy it so they can use your love of Lord Fluffington to target you with relevant marketing and sell you stuff. That’s not what this survey is...
Wednesday 19 November 2014
Golf World is Europe’s most in-depth golf magazine and is aimed at golfers who want the most authoritative insight into the game – from the Tour to instruction to equipment and courses. Every new subscriber receives a fantastic gift (sign up this month to receive 12 Srixon AD333 and 12 Srixon Soft Feel balls) and gets each issue delivered straight...
Tuesday 18 November 2014
We polled the users of todaysgolfer.co.uk and asked five simple questions. Our survey says… Do golf’s dress codes deter people from taking up the game? Should jeans be allowed on the golf course? Should trainers be allowed in the clubhouse? Should evening eals require a jacket and tie? Would relaxing the dress code lead to poor behaviour on the course? In a recent TG survey, 71...
Tuesday 11 November 2014
With another 290-yard drive thumped down the middle of the manicured fairway at The Wisley, Jimmy Bullard turns around, pumps his fist and shouts: “I just love this game!” The 35-year-old no longer performs among football’s millionaire elite in front of packed houses at Old Trafford and Anfield. Instead, he gets his kicks trying to make his name in golf. The...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 5 November 2014
The mann who has steered the European Tour for more than a decade today confirmed he is quitting the post. George O’Grady, Chief Executive of the European Tour, confirmed that he has asked The Board of Directors to begin the process to appoint his successor. A statement put out this afternoon by the tour said: The Nominations Committee, chaired by David Jones, has...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 5 November 2014
The Open has a new brand identity to celebrate its rich heritage and values. It was created by two London agencies, teamup and Designwerk, who have created brand identities for some of the world’s leading sporting properties. A short film celebrating the unique story of The Open has been released to coincide with the launch. The film entitled, The One, The Open,...
Tuesday 4 November 2014
The cost of a year’s subscription to TG has gone down – now, pay only £29.99 by annual direct debit (or £45 by credit/debit card) to get 13 issues delivered to your door, plus two-dozen superb Srixon balls! Click through on the link below to take advantage of this great offer. SRIXON’S AD333 BALLS Perfect for beginners to pros, the AD333’s gradient...
Monday 27 October 2014
We have an exclusive offer for Today’s Golfer readers with the new issue of the magazine, on sale now – a FREE £20 Direct Golf discount card for every reader! See a preview of the magazine here TG Editor, Chris Jones, says: “Since its launch 25 years ago, Today’s Golfer has strived to do one thing – to help you play better.
Thursday 23 October 2014
Ever heard of speedgolf? Neither had we – until we were invited to take part in the sport’s inaugural British Championship. Imagine a world where nine holes takes 20 minutes. Where a full round can be completed in your lunch hour. Where slow play isn’t even part of the equation. Welcome to speedgolf. It was invented by a group of golf-mad American...
Thursday 16 October 2014
With a cricket ball in his hand, Shane Warne was nothing short of a genius. He took a then-record 708 Test wickets, including 37 five-wicket hauls and single-handedly removing the opponent’s entire batting order on 10 occasions. His performances across a glittering 30-year career saw him named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Century, certifying his place as...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 16 October 2014
Charitable golfers across the UK have raised a fantastic £700,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by braving the toughest battle in golf and completing the famous Longest Day Golf Challenge. In their bid to complete the sponsored golf marathon, almost 900 teams nationwide took part and played an epic four rounds of golf from dawn to dusk, tackling a whopping 72 holes,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 13 October 2014
Victorious Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley believes the opening of Quinta do Lago’s redeveloped North Course will cement the prestigious Algarve venue’s position among the best and most exclusive golf resorts in the world. Days after leading Europe to a memorable Ryder Cup victory against America, McGinley was in Portugal to perform the official opening ceremony of the new €9.6m layout...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 3 October 2014
The Royal Household staff golf team (pictured, representing Windsor Castle) comfortably won this week’s Tri Castle golf match at Leeds Castle GC in Kent. Leeds Castle hosted a Tri Castle the annual contest match between its own staff team, Hever Castle staff and the victorious Royal Household staff (representing Windsor Castle). “The competition takes place once a year where all three castles...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 2 October 2014
Gleneagles, the world famous luxury Perthshire, Scotland, resort and scene of Europe’s stunning Ryder Cup victory last weekend, has announced its 2015 golf packages which enable golfers to follow in the footsteps of Rory, GMac and co. They provide a memorable golf day out and experience and are bound to prove hugely popular so it’s probably best and advisable to book...
Thursday 2 October 2014
How do you fancy designing your own golf course and then playing it at your leisure, with no one else chopping up your fairways or getting in your way? Now, thanks to new game The Golf Club, that dream can be a reality (a virtual one, at least), and you don’t need to be a multi-millionaire to make it happen. The...
Thursday 2 October 2014
Tiger! Tiger! Tiger! This month’s issue of Today’s Golfer Magazine features an exclusive interview with Mr Woods, discussing his gear, his game, and his best tips. You won’t read this fascinating insight with Tiger anywhere else, so get to the shops today to buy your copy. View a preview of issue 327 of TG. And if Tiger isn’t enough to entice...
Thursday 2 October 2014
The new issue of TG, including an exclusive interview with Tiger Woods about his gear, game, and top tips, is available to download straight to your iPad. Scroll through the pages of the new magazine at your leisure on your tablet device, and enjoy our interview with Sir Nick Faldo, our test of 18 golf trolleys, how to save five...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 29 September 2014
Golfers are being tempted to Lisbon in the coming months by a new range of value golf packages set-up by ORIZONTE – Lisbon Golf, the operator of seven courses close to Portugal’s capital city. The new range provides visiting golfers with a choice of five hotel and self-catering options in the Costa Azul area and in Lisbon, and includes a combination...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 25 September 2014
If you are planning to visit St Andrews – the Home of Golf – this winter then you can take full advantage of a fantastic 10% off self-catering accommodation offer thanks to Today’s Golfer in conjunction with Kingask, St Andrews. Kingask are offering 10% off the full price of all their available properties during the month of November. Don’t delay, book today...
Thursday 25 September 2014
The latest issue of Golf World magazine is now on sale, and is all about Tiger Woods. We celebrate 20 years of Tiger, taking a look over his long and successful career, from childhood prodigy to global icon. We have ranked his Majors, we discuss why he will win another, and analyse his power swing. If you love Tiger, you’ll...