Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 29 November 2013
The PGA EuroPro Tour has added a fourth first-stage event to its Qualifying School line-up for 2014, with Formby Hall, De Vere Slaley Hall, Players Club and Woldingham Golf Club all playing host to First Stage Qualifying School. Golfers entering First Stage Qualifying School will play 36 holes at one of the four venues, with successful players progressing to play the...
Written by TG Travel Writer on Tuesday 11 August 2009
UK Offers Five Lakes Hotel & Golf Club 4*, Essex From £89 per person for 1 night’s dinner, B&B and 2 rounds of golf. This offer is exclusive to Golfbreaks.com and saves £26. Five Lakes Resort hosts two contrasting and mature 18-hole parkland courses which have gained an enviable reputation in this part of the world – The Lakes and The Links course. On...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 21 August 2009
“Ben, you’re not far away with your swing but there are three areas to work on with your technique which should provide more consistency and better ball striking. “You tend to stand a little near the ball at address so need to push your backside out more, lean forward more with your balance even and less on your heels. “Your backswing is...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 14 August 2009
“The overall motion of your swing looks pretty good, but I feel you need to make some adjustments to your set up to achieve more consistency and power. “Although the camera angle doesn’t totally show it, your legs are overflexed with too much knee bend in a ‘sitting’ postion. “Continue to use the 3 wood but position the ball more inside the...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 3 August 2009
The UK’s leading golf tour operator www.golfbreaks.com have released six more great new deals. Whether you’re looking for a weekend break in the UK or something a bit longer abroad, www.golfbreaks.com have plenty of offers to choose from, all with great savings. Here are their six newest offerings… UK Golf Travel Offers Venue Star rating Location Offer Courses played Price per person Saving Exclusive to Golfbreaks.com Valid Extras De Vere Slaley Hall 4 Northumberland 1 night’s dinner,...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 24 August 2009
“Hi Dingotoad, not sure of your shot pattern but suspect you pull some shots straight left and fade your driver now and again. “I’d like you to try squaring up your shoulders at address – you’re aiming left at the moment. “During your backswing you need to cultivate a litle more opening of the clubface so you can do the opposite and close...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Friday 20 February 2009
Being able to conjure up a creative golf shot on the tee, green or on the fairway can mean the difference between a birdie and a bogey and our latest golf lesson series is designed to show you how. Over the next week our team of golf instructors will be bringing you golf lesson videos all of which focus on making you a...
Written by TG Editor on Monday 9 February 2009
For those of you frustratedly trying to gain access to the Fantasy Golf League section of the site this morning we must apologise as unfortunately it is currently not responding. The good news is our technical team are working like maniacs in an attempt to restore power to the system and expect that things will be working properly by lunchtime today. We...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 9 February 2009
It is so easy when the weather’s cold and the days are short to knock your golf game on its head until the whole outside thing becomes a more attractive proposition. The majority of us think like that and while we may hit the odd golf ball now and again the finesse and timing in your golf swing will soon disappear. The...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Ever wondered how the top golf pros on Tour have such a consistent golf swing, to the point of almost becoming robotic?! Sure, hitting thousands of golf balls each week plays a big part but they also find ways of simplifying their own games to make each different golf shot much easier to learn and drill. So who better to teach you...
Written by TG instruction Editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
Your most important golf lesson… The ultimate step-by-step guide to building a sound, repeatable golf game. Many golfers say that the most important golf lesson they ever take is the first one. The lesson where a PGA professional shows you how to hold the club, stand to the ball, make a swing and with a bit of luck hit the shot. These basics...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 14 January 2009
Reigning US Masters champ Trevor Immelman was quite literally all at sea during his rather unusual preparations for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship which starts tomorrow. Etihad Airways, main sponsor of the event, has once again made the headlines on the eve of the European Tour event by hosting another of its innovative challenges, this year involving South African Immelman. The inaugural...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 13 July 2009
“Liam, you look like you have great talent for the game by the look of your positive swing. “Like many youngsters, I notice you’re using a mens full length driver and having to hold down. Sometimes a slightly shorter driver will hit it just as far because of the improved consistency of strike and greater speed. “The long driver also encourage you...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 23 July 2009
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Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 7 July 2009
To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we’re bringing you a series of Tour Pro video golf tips, in association with Nikon, Patron of The Open Championship… Here are the shots that English hopefuls Anthony Wall, Paul Broadhurst and Simon Khan will be hoping bring them success at the Open Championship, and how you can play them...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 27 July 2009
“Well Paul, you do have a flattish backswing and a naturally quick rhythm but always remember you don’t hit it with the backswing. “Your downswing path and clubface are what control the direction of your shots so check your divots for evidence of which path the the club is travelling through impact and check your grip too as it has a...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 1 June 2009
The Celtic Manor Resort Golf Academy has opened a new state-of-the-art all-weather practice facility – in the presence of golfing legend Arnold Palmer. The new short-game facility, now Wales’ National Centre of Excellence, was unveiled earlier this month during Palmer’s visit to the upcoming Ryder Cup venue. The practice area features three Huxley All-Weather Golf Greens and three large Huxley All-Weather Practice Tees enabling...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Monday 29 June 2009
Leading British actor Damian Lewis loves golf with a passion and the 12 handicapper has enjoyed many great golfing moments on courses all over the world. But nothing can quite compare, as he explains in this exclusive TG video clip, to the time he managed to put one over Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie of all people. Lewis, star of Steven Spielberg’s...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 5 June 2009
“Well dynamite, sort a couple of small faults out and you could be exploding it miles (sorry)! “You have a tendancy to adopt a rather ‘strong’ right hand position with the hand positioned too much under the handle. “If you interlock, be careful not to jam the fingers too much into each other. Aim to hold the club more in the fingers...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 12 June 2009
Oxford United Football Club are proud to be hosting their inaugural charity and celebrity golf day on Monday (June 15). The event will be staged at Studley Wood, one of Oxfordshire’s premier golf courses and a real hidden gem set in the area’s finest countryside. It is in aid of the Oxford Children’s hospital and the Geoff Thomas Foundation and the organisers have...