Written by Instruction Editor on Friday 23 May 2008
“Practice makes perfect.” It’s one of those sayings we tend to take for granted. But practising only works if you practice the right things. That’s why we have put together a collection of golf video lessons to help improve your golf game. They go hand-in-hand with your free 52-page ‘Practice Makes Perfect’ supplement inside this month’s issue of Today’s Golfer magazine (244),...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 8 August 2007
ON-COURSE INCOME Includes all money earned on the PGA Tour and the five international tours (Japan PGA, PGA European, Australasian, Southern Africa, Asian), as well as the Championship Tour, LPGA Tour, Ladies European Tour and the Japan LPGA. It also includes unofficial money won through Dec. 3 in non-tour events. OFF-COURSE INCOME Includes estimates of all money earned from endorsements, bonuses,...
Written by Nick Faldo on Wednesday 10 September 2008
European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo is not only a good Ryder Cup captain but was a pretty decent golfer in his time too! And to celebrate his year as captain we’ve trawled through the archive of our sister title Golf World, for who Nick Faldo is Playing Editor, to bring you some of Nick Faldo’s best ever golf tips. There’s a...
Written by Staff Writer on Friday 30 May 2008
Golf is officially the fastest ball sport on earth and we have the golf video to prove it! In a series of tests carried out in America on sports such as tennis, baseball and lacrosse were tested to discover which one created the highest ball speeds. In this incredible golf video below we watch golf’s five-time long drive champion and the man...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 9 April 2008
With the first Major of the year just over 24 hours away, FootJoy have created a special “Masters” shoe that is available to players this week. While you may recognize the design of the FootJoy Classics, it’s the special green and white colour choice that will catch your eye! Check out the FootJoy blog at the link below for more details! http://www.footjoyblog.com/ Just one day to go...
Friday 28 March 2014
As Gleneagles prepares to welcome the world’s current golfing greats, the players of tomorrow will also descend upon the home of golf to battle it out for Europe’s most prestigious junior title. Aspiring to drive like Rory and even dress like Poulter, the world’s top young talent will be heading to East Lothian – just a 40 minute drive from this...
Written by Kit Alexander on Wednesday 26 March 2014
Golf121 is a new app that enables golfers to get personalised video lessons from qualified PGA professionals – and we’ve teamed up with them to offer you a free lesson. The app enables you to take a short video of your swing that you can send to a pro, who will return a critique and personalised video with tips and drills...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 26 March 2014
Golf’s rulers – the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews – has written to all 2,500 of its current members recommending they agree to allow women to join. Wilson Sibbet, chairman of the club’s influential General Committee, has written to members with a clear message that they should accept the change as inevitable. He says: “Now now is the time...
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Today’s Golfer reader and Gorleston Golf Club member Mike Robertson has got his season off to a great start by winning the acclaimed PlaneSWING Golf Training System in our January reader competition. Mike correctly answered that PlaneSWING was used by Pros and golfers in 43 countries. No one was more surprised than 11 handicapper Mike who commented: “I’ve entered plenty of...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 25 March 2014
Do you think you know more than Today’s Golfer does about golf? Are you confident you could beat us in our own free-to-play online Fantasy Golf game? If you do, you can enter TG’s private league and prove your credentials. Every manager who beats Team TG at the end of the 32-tournament schedule will win a 2-FORE!-1 voucher that entitles them...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 25 March 2014
The teaching skills of Golf at Goodwood and top Today’s Golfer coach Ryan Fenwick have received outstanding praise and recognition from one of the world’s top players. Fenwick, who was recently appointed Sussex Men’s Coach and also supervises the development of the Sussex county girls squad, has earned warm plaudits from reigning US Open Champion Justin Rose, Goodwood’s global sporting ambassador. He...
Tuesday 25 March 2014
We need your input! Got a spare five minutes? Fill in our quick survey and tell us more about your favourite hobby. We’re always hearing what the pros think about the golf world, but now it’s time to ask our readers too. Spend just a few moments sharing your thoughts on golf gear, your other hobbies, how golf fits into your family...
Friday 21 March 2014
A host of football personalities, from north and south of the border, teed off with Celtic legend John Hartson in a charity golf challenge to aid the fight against testicular cancer – and created quite a stir with their awesome outfits. Stars included former Wales international Robbie Savage, England’s Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, and former Liverpool hardman Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock...
Friday 21 March 2014
Wilson Staff, which is celebrating its centenary this year, has become the latest leading golf brand to support the British Golf Industry Association’s (BGIA) Grow Golf campaign. Along with several other high-profile manufactuers Wilson Staff supports the initiative that aims to stimulate golf participation across all age groups, geographic regions and social backgrounds in the UK. Through backing the Grow Golf...
Thursday 20 March 2014
Bunker Mentality, one of Europe’s most fashionable golf clothing brands, has launched a unique International Ambassadors Programme. Aimed at all levels of golfers – pros and non-pros alike – the programme is looking for golfers to become Bunker Mentality Ambassadors. Bunker Mentality creates modern British golfwear and considers its customers to be the brand’s own golf stars. Bunker Mentality’s Robert Hart said:...
Thursday 20 March 2014
Crystal Palace and England star John Salako is hosting a charity golf day for The Park School, on 22 May 2014. The charity golf and networking event at Wildwood golf club, near Guildford Surrey, is being held to raise money for the school. There will be bacon rolls and coffee on arrival, 18 holes of golf, plus an informal BBQ...
Thursday 20 March 2014
It’s the best time of the month again – the latest issue of Today’s Golfer is on sale today: this month, guest edited by Rory McIlroy! Enjoy Rory’s discussion about what he’s learned after seven years on tour, and read why he loves the courses at home in Belfast. You can also take a look into his golf bag, and take...
Thursday 20 March 2014
Head down to the shops today to grab your copy of the latest issue of Today’s Golfer – this month, guest edited by none other than Rory McIlroy! Rory shares with TG readers some of the things he’s learned from seven years on tour that could help your game, as well as taking you on a tour of his favourite courses...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 20 March 2014
As Gleneagles prepares to welcome the world’s current golfing greats, the players of tomorrow will also descend upon the Home of Golf to battle it out for Europe’s most prestigious junior title. Aspiring to drive like Rory and even dress like Poulter, the world’s top young talent will be heading to East Lothian – just a 40 minute drive from this...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 20 March 2014
Ten keen golfers from the UK and Ireland are heading off on holiday after winning prizes in a competition promoted by two Yorkshire-based companies, golfdelaluz.com and Direct Golf. Holiday specialist golfdelaluz.com and Europe’s award-winning multi-channel specialist golf retailer, Direct Golf, joined forces to offer a variety of golf breaks in a free-to-enter competition to celebrate the former’s 10th anniversary – with...