Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 14 February 2013
Securing Gold in the ‘Business Tourism’ category and Bronze as ‘Large Hotel of the Year’, Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort was one of just two Wiltshire winners – and four ‘double’ triumphs – at the recent South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2012/13 at Cornwall’s Eden Project. The 2012/13 Awards winners were drawn from as far west as Scilly and east as...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 February 2013
The gauntlet has once again been thrown down to golfers to conquer the UK’s toughest charity golfing challenge – celebrating the longest day of the year by playing from sun up to sun down. On June 21st the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign’s Four Course Classic event – backed by golfing legends Darren Clarke and Sam Torrance and former England cricket captain,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 11 February 2013
In 2012, over 500 teams took part in Macmillan’s Longest Day challenge, raising more than £560,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. This year the aim is to smash that total and raise even more money for people affected by cancer. And what better way to fundraise for a worthy cause than by spending a summer’s day on the golf course? Covering 72 holes, 20 miles...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 8 February 2013
Sky Sports TV commentator and world-renowned short game coach Mark Roe, has opened his first state-of-the-art indoor Putting Studio at Pachesham Golf Centre in Surrey. The new Studio offers the opportunity for golfers to experience high class indoor technical coaching usually only available to Tour Professionals from Mark Roe himself or the Pachesham coaching team. The former European Tour player,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 8 February 2013
PRG, the fastest growing supplier of bespoke golf accessories in the UK and Europe reported a hugely successful showing at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The 60th Show brought together some 1,000 companies and brands, as well as industry leaders from nearly 80 countries. So it was the perfect venue for PRG to showcase their latest collection of bespoke...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 6 February 2013
The Emirates Golf Club in Dubai have announced a two-year extension to its partnership with Peter Cowen, one of the world’s leading golf coaches. The affiliation allows The Academy at Emirates Golf Club to use Cowen’s experience and expertise during his regular visits to Dubai. Cowen will work with the team on the schedule and structure of lessons being offered, as well as using Emirates Golf Club as...
Monday 4 February 2013
Covering 72 holes, 20 miles and 300 shots in one day, the Longest Day Golf Challenge is the ultimate test for all golfers. Macmillan Cancer Support is calling on golfers of all ages and abilities to play four rounds of golf in one day and help raise money for people affected by cancer. Taking part couldn’t be easier – golfers simply register...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 31 January 2013
Organisers of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles have launched a search for 1,800 volunteers to work at the event, which is expected to attract around 250,000 spectators. They will be selected for a variety of roles, including scoreboard carriers, buggy shuttle drivers and merchandise pavilion assistants. Successful candidates will be expected to pay a £75 “registration fee”, in return for official clothing, food...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 31 January 2013
Club golfers and their PGA professionals will have an added incentive to put in some extra practice ahead of the coming season with the return of the popular Lombard Trophy. Lombard has signed a three year agreement to sponsor the PGA National Pro-Am Championship culminating in a September grand final over the Gleneagles’ PGA Centenary course – host to the 2014 Ryder...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 31 January 2013
Nikon have announced a deal with The PGA in Southern England to become an official Associate. The deal comes after Nikon also recently launched the Coolshot Ambassador Scheme at The Golf Show in Harrogate in October 2012. Nikon have produced a number of special deals and offers for PGA Professionals on its latest Nikon Coolshot model thanks to its industry unique online policy. Roger Wolfe,...
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 Friday 25 January 2013
European legend Seve Ballesteros will join world number one Rory McIlroy and 14 time major champion Tiger Woods on the cover of the new Tiger Woods PGA Tour game. It marks the first time in the franchise’s 29 year history that three golfers have appeared on a cover together. “We are very grateful to EA SPORTS for remembering and honoring our dear Seve through this...
Thursday 24 January 2013
TG have teamed up with VPAR Live Golf Scoring and De Vere to offer one lucky winner and a friend the chance to win the golf trip of a lifetime to Kiawah Island! You and a friend could be jetting off to South Carolina to play in the Friendship Cup Tournament – one of America’s top amateur competitons – and be wined and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013
The latest issue of TG is now on sale 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 went to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013
If you decide to subscribe to TG this month you will receive one of our best ever subs gifts; a Mizuno winter set comprimising of a wooly hat, a pair of mittens and a trifold golf towel! Alongside this gift, you will of also get 13 issues of TG delivered to your door, all for only £29.99 (saving a massive £24.61...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 22 January 2013
COBRA have released the second version of the John O’Hurley, Golf Made Easy video series, which is called ‘Life’s Greatest Difficulties’. The quirky video features Seinfeld star O’Hurley talking about some of life’s greatest challenges, such as drinking a gallon of milk, going to the toilet in a busy work loo and, of course, golf. But don’t worry, O’Hurley has the answer, COBRA’s Baffler...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013
The international pulling power of Abu Dhabi has been given a boost with the news that Italy’s Matteo Manassero – the first teenager in history to win three European Tour events – has signed a three-year extension to his global golf ambassador role with the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. The news comes off the back of a record year that has seen...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 January 2013
De Vere, the UK’s leading luxury golf resorts chain, has signed victorious 2010 Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie as a De Vere Golf ambassador. Montgomerie has legendary status within the game of golf following one of the most successful playing careers in European Tour history, and Ryder Cup success as both a player and Captain. He joins an impressive list...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 17 January 2013
Dublin-based golf company ClubstoHire.com has more reason than most to welcome the appointment of Paul McGinley as Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain. McGinley, who originates from Dublin and is the first Irishman to hold the captaincy, is also Brand Ambassador for the award-winning operation he helped to establish two years ago. It now supplies thousands of travelling golfers across Europe with...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 17 January 2013
The new EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 game is set to include the chance to step back in time with and experience Augusta National Golf Club as it was when the course played host to the very first Masters Tournament – what was known in 1934 as the Inaugural Augusta National Invitation Tournament. The development of this exclusive feature was...