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...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 1 June 2011
Photo Gallery: TaylorMade Twitter Comp winner Twitter fanatic Rob Larkin won the chance to be TaylorMade’s official tweeter for the day at the Saab Wales Open at Celtic Manor this week thanks to @TaylorMadeTour and @Today’sGolfer1 Rob (Twitter name @crankiestrob) had a ball on the day as he visited the TaylorMade Tour truck and got exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the practice days. You...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 November 2010
Seve Ballesteros touches down in London on November 30th to host an exclusive networking event for Cancer Research UK at Battersea Evolution, London. Viva La Vida – which translates into ‘Live the Life’ – is a truly unique celebration of life and golf, which gives businesses and their clients the unique opportunity to join stars from the worlds of sport, music...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 26 May 2010
Golfers in Wales eager to improve their technique can tee up some expert advice with a PGA professional thanks to a free lesson initiative in June. With excitement building at the forthcoming Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in October, PGA in Wales manager Gareth Lewis sees it as an ideal way to build on increased participation rates in the sport. The scheme...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010
The new issue of Today’s Golfer goes on sale on Thursday 22 April and as well as all the usual great content you’ll also get the first supplement in our four-part Zone Your Game series in association with American Golf. The first Zone Your Game supplement focuses on the Tee Zone and will help you get every hole off to a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 April 2010
In the early hours of Saturday June 19, members of PING Europe’s management team including, Managing Director John Clark (pictured), Marketing Manager Dave Fanning and National Sales Manager Steve Carter will set foot on an arduous walking challenge to raise money for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association. The group will begin their challenge at Eskdale Golf Club where...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 24 September 2009
Oliver Farr is the 2009 HSBC Golf World Champion of Champions after a thrilling play-off victory at Royal Birkdale. The 21-year-old from Ludlow Golf Club beat defending champion Sandy Twynholm on the first sudden-death hole. Both finished at five-under par, after each shot a 72 and a 67 on alternate days of the two-day final. Twynholm had to birdie the final hole...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 28 May 2009
Are you the current Club Champion at your golf club? Then you can enter a fantastic competition which could see you win a trip to Royal Birkdale. For more details about this event and how to enter click here… Champion of Champions qualifying dates: Southport & Ainsdale: Monday 6th July The Belfry – PGA National: Tuesday 21st July Saunton – East: Wednesday 22nd...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 8 May 2009
Hamish, your swing looks better than your handicap may suggest. Although I can only see your swing face on I suspect you may ‘push’ slice your drives rather than a traditional slice and shank because you slide and lean into the ball too much. Excessive knee and hip slide causes your club to ‘drop’ and flatten behind you and the only...
Written by TG Editor on Wednesday 17 June 2009
Right. You orrible little golfers! It’s time to start improving your short game! Today’s Golfer is on a mission! This month’s mission is ‘End Game’. The first mission – as part of the Save Our Shots campaign – was ‘Power’, and the second mission was ‘Accuracy’… You can watch our FREE video tips on how to hit the ball longer, straighter, be more accurate and...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 14 August 2009
Have you ever wanted to see Ian Poulter try to destroy a leather armchair by smacking golf balls at it? No, us neither. But TG’s equipment editor David Connor exclusively joined Poults behind-the-scenes at a recent golf day where he was doing just that. And you know what? It was actually pretty cool. Poulter was filming for Oakley – his sunglasses sponsor –...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 16 April 2009
Are you the current Club Champion at your golf club? Then you can enter a fantastic competition which could see you win a trip to Royal Birkdale. The HSBC/Golf World Champion of Champions contest in a long-running amateur tournament for reigning 2008 Club Champions. Golf World magazine is arranging free-to-enter qualifying events throughout the UK this summer.
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 20 April 2009
The new-look Today’s Golfer website is now in full swing and giving you the opportunity to win golf clubs and much more. The TG Save Our Shots campaign in the magazine and online has paved the way for the massive Most Improved Golfer summer competition. All you have to do to be eligible for this summer extravaganza is register with our free...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 4 November 2008
To quote one of the greatest rock songs ever written, “it’s the final countdown” and time is running out to pick your first team of the Winter Fantasy League. The HSBC Champions is just hours away – play gets underway in Shanghai in the early hours of Thursday 6 November so make sure you submit your first team before midnight on Wednesday. The tee times...