Written by Kit Alexander on Thursday 20 November 2008
The Golf Foundation’s Golf Roots programme has introduced more than 12,000 children from 155 schools across 16 cities to the game. The programme exceeded some ambitious targets and more than 1,150 children have taken part in follow-on lessons at Golf Foundation Community Links centres at golf clubs and driving ranges. The 16 urban areas involved were London (two schemes, in Hackney and...
Written by TG instruction Editor on Thursday 27 November 2008
You might not realise but your child’s hula hoop is actually a fantastic golf drill and golf training aid. That little loop of plastic can help teach you all sorts of golf shots, from accurate pitches and chip to putts and even your golf swing plane. The new issue of Today’s Golfer Magazine, out December 4th 2008, features a host of tips...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 24 November 2008
This year’s Miss World contestants have been put through their paces on the putting green at the Legend Golf & Safari Resort in South Africa. The girls have all been given basic lessons on golf etiquette, safety and a brief insight into the principles and great traditions of the game. Miss England, Laura Coleman, worked at Stapleford Park GC in for four...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 7 November 2008
The first event may have already teed off but there are still plenty of reasons to join the free-to-play Winter Fantasy League. As the old proverb says, “it’s better late than never”, and this certainly applies to the fantasy league with prizes galore up for grabs. You could be jetting off to Arcos Gardens, Spain, for a week of great golf and...
Written by TG Editor on Thursday 20 November 2008
You’ve always wanted to be the cover star for Today’s Golfer magazine right? Well now you really can – and we’ll even let you choose the photo! No it’s not some weird dream but part of a new service the TG team has created to sweeten up our latest Today’s Golfer Subscription deal. Buy yourself, your friends and family a subscription to Today’s...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 19 November 2008
A nine-year old girl from Oldham and a 12-year-old boy from Lymm, Cheshire, have won the world’s first ever X Factor-style search for young golf stars. Katie-Jane Stanley and Jake Williams wowed a panel of celebrity judges – not including Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole – at the Playgolf Manchester complex where 13 youngsters competed in the grand final of ‘Talent Hunt’...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 4 November 2008
The excitement is building ahead of the first event in the Winter Fantasy League and Race to Dubai, the HSBC Champions. TG Editor Andy Calton is bravely putting his pride on the line by revealing his six picks each week. This week his team has a very British feel to it: Darren Clarke ($1.4m) Camilo Villegas ($3.5m) Sergio Garcia ($4.5m) Ian Poulter ($2.0m)...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 21 October 2008
Getting the RIGHT golf tips for your golf game can mean the difference between lowering your handicap and destroying your golf game. The golf tips team here at TG knows this only to well and that’s why this week we are concentrating on bringing you an assortment of our best golf tips. Click here to brouse our handy videos to help improve...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 28 October 2008
An unlucky Hertfordshire golfer found his ball in an unlikely position after playing his approach to the first green at Berkhamsted Golf Club. Stephen Meredith used a 7-iron for his 140-yard semi-blind second shot on the pa4 four first and knew his ball would be close, but he was amazed at what he saw as he approached the green. “I could tell from the trajectory and direction of the...
Written by TG Editor on Wednesday 29 October 2008
Christmas may be a time for giving but it has also become a day for receiving piles of useless, unwanted presents! You know the score. That cousin who only darkens your door when the festive season rears its ugly head pops a gift wrapped present round to share a cup of hot Cocoa and bore you to death with stories about...
Written by TG Editor on Friday 17 October 2008
Regular visitors to the site will have noticed that we had some problems yesterday and we apologise for any inconveniences that may have caused. The downtime as caused by a planned upgrade to the site, the benefits of which you won’t feel just yet, but believe us when we say that it lays the foundations for lots of exciting new additions and improvements! The...
Written by Kit Alexander on Thursday 23 October 2008
There are £10,000-worth of amazing golf prizes to be won in the winter fantasy league. The fantasy league tees off on 5 November with the HSBC Champions and if you sign up now you give yourself the best chances of getting your hands on these spectacular prizes. The list of goodies up for grabs reads like a golfer’s Christmas list but even...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 24 April 2009
Carl Moorfoot uploaded a video of his swing to the Rate My Swing section of the TG website. Here’s what TG12 teaching pro Adrian Fryer had to say about Carl’s swing and how he, and you, can help cure a slice. “Carl, looks like you work hard on your game and have a great swing. I get the impression a fade may be...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 30 April 2009
If you read this headline and thought ‘I’d love some tips from the TG12’ then you’re in luck. Every week one of our coaches will be pick a reader from Rate My Swing and give them a few hints and tips on how they can improve their golf and lower their scores. If you want the chance to be one of these...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 8 April 2009
Five-year-old Ethan uploaded his swing to the Rate My Swing section of the TG website and has had rave reviews. Our Instruction Editor Carly Cummins had a look at the youngster’s video and here’s what she had to say: “You have a nice little swing Ethan. I’m particularly impressed by the power you’re putting into the ball. The best thing there is...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 15 April 2009
The TG Most Improved Golfer competition launches on April 23 and many readers have already made massive improvements this year. Thanks to our free Handicap Tracker service you can keep tabs on your progress and watch as the shots drop off your handicap. All you have to do to be eligible to become Britain’s most improved golfer and win thousands of pounds worth of prizes...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 13 April 2009
Long Game is the most frustrating part of golf as the longer the shot the more room for error there is to creep in. Hit a great drive or long iron golf shot, however, and it can be the best feeling in golf so how do you go about hitting more of them and bringing a bit of consistency into your golf...
Written by TG Editor on Tuesday 7 April 2009
Henrik Stenson goes about his business in a totally professional and business-like way. He leaves no stone unturned in his bid to win his first Major golf title. At the Masters he is working intently on the range. With his coach Pete Cowan and caddie Fanny Sunnesson, he meticulously works on every part of his game. Right now, he has been on the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 6 April 2009
The brand-spanking new Today’s Golfer website will launch tomorrow, Tuesday 6 April. TG.co.uk has undergone a facelift to ensure that we continue to bring you guys everything you want from the world of golf in the best way possible. The new website will focus on bringing you all the latest gear news and reviews, very best video tips and instruction and the most...
Written by TG Travel Writer on Monday 10 August 2009
UK Offers Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel & Spa 4*, Caerphilly, Wales From £79 per person for 1 night’s dinner, B&B and 2 rounds of golf. This offer is exclusive to Golfbreaks.com and saves £61. Golf will be played on the picturesque parkland course at Bryn Meadows; it offers a markedly new challenge from every tee, with no two holes the same. Considering the...