Monday 30 March 2015
American Golf is proud to announce that it will be launching a series of initiatives in support of the Sport England ‘This Girl Can’ campaign. The campaign aims to get more women aged between 14 -40 more active and American Golf will offer its full support to help make golf an important part of this drive. “We welcome American Golf’s...
Thursday 2 April 2015
The Grove are hosting a suite of Pelz Golf instruction this coming season – Dave Pelz 3-Day Scoring Game School, 2-Day Wedge School, 2-Day Alumni School and 1-Day Clinic. The Grove is one of England’s finest luxury golf courses. The greens are kept in immaculate Championship condition all year round. The Grove is also one of the most welcoming courses –...
Wednesday 1 April 2015
Swedish brand, Oscar Jacobson, may boast a 112-year heritage in tailoring and many decades’ experience at the sharp end of high-quality apparel, but it has never shied away from innovation and progress, whether in the garments it creates, or now in the medium it will use to bring the OJ Sport message to the world going forwards. Following the recent move...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 25 March 2015
A collection of the UK’s top golf travel trade and media were on hand to help Golf Ireland launch its new golf season in style with its 2nd St Patrick’s Golf Day at Goodwood. Journalists from some of the country’s top national, golf and online publications joined key figures from leading golf travel companies for a fun-packed day at the famous...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 24 March 2015
The only European golfer ever to hold the course record at Augusta National, has returned to another historic venue where his 48-year-old course record still stands. Maurice Bembridge, 70, now living in Switzerland, qualified for the 1967 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool by scoring a blistering 63 (9-under par) at Delamere Forest GC in Cheshire. Now widely regarded as one of the...
Friday 20 March 2015
In 2015 Scotland, the Home of Golf, welcomes the return of both The Open and the RICOH Women’s British Open. Amongst Scotland’s golfing regions, Dumfries & Galloway is a natural choice for golfers, with it’s varied landscapes creating a range of exceptional courses, from championship to undiscovered gem. Legendary golf course architect James Braid weaved his magic at Powfoot, Lochmaben and Stranraer...
Thursday 19 March 2015
TPEGS, the golf experience company run by Ryder Cup player and Sky Sports analyst Andrew Coltart and renowned European Tour coach Gary Nicol, has announced the singing of former European Tour pro Raymond Russell in a move that will see the Archerfield business target London’s corporate golf scene. Russell will run a TPEGS operation out of the prestigious Centurion Club in...
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...