Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
British golfers treasure Augusta National as the one course they would like to play before they die, yet more than half of them wouldn’t pay over £200 to play there – according to our 25th Anniversary survey, published in the latest issue. Almost a third of the 2,000+ readers who took part in the UK’s biggest golf survey (28%) say they wouldn’t...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 23 May 2013
Days after our 25th anniversary issue – featuring sport’s first 3D cover – went on sale, we caught up with the man who helped make it happen to get his thoughts on appearing in 3D. “It’s the first time I’ve held it in my hand, I’ve seen tweets and pictures of it. It’s very, very cool,” said Justin Rose. “Obviously the driver...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 28 May 2013
Wales’ young golfing sensation, Rhys Pugh, has added to his recent string of success with a victory at the Welsh Open Stroke Play Championships. The 18-year old from Pontypridd, who is part of the Vale Resort’s men’s golf team, fought off competition from some of the UK and Europe’s top amateur players to take first position at the competition, held at...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 29 May 2013
Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley this week secured the Zone Golf Champion title with celebrity partner Jamie Redknapp at Dukes Meadows, Surrey. It was Zone Golf’s World Launch at the Zone Golf Charity Shoot Out and the dynamic duobeat Ian Poulter and five-time Olympic Gold Medallist Sir Steve Redgrave in the final, which saw nearly 2,000 fans descend upon the par-3...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
On the 21st of June 12 golfers are set to take part in a Celebrity Golf Challenge at Benton Hall Golf Club in Witham, Essex, to raise money for SANDS, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society. The ‘Chase The Sun’ event will see golfers and celebrities tackle 72 holes of golf in one day to raise money for the charity, which helped organiser...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 31 May 2013
Three-times Flat racing champion Frankie Dettori has taken on a new role after becoming a golfing ambassador for Your Golf Travel – a move that will see one of horse racing’s global superstars team up with the premier golf travel company. Dettori, whose glittering career has included 14 English Classic winners, has followed in the footsteps of 2011 Open champion Darren...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 June 2013
Golf in Scotland is now a £1 billion industry, according to new research conducted by KPMG in association with Oxford Economics. The ‘Value of Golf to Scotland’s Economy’ report, commissioned by the Scottish Golf Union in conjunction with VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise, and published today at the KPMG Golf Business Forum in St Andrews, found that the industry generates £1.171 billion...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 June 2013
American Golf has stepped up its expansion plans with three new store openings in the South of England, including two ‘concept’ stores that will combine technological advancements with PGA qualified professionals. The new stores at Hedge End and Stevenage are its latest ‘concept’ stores, which combine the likes of virtual reality golf nets and video swing analysis with PGA professionals to help amateurs improve their...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 June 2013
The new Golf World is now on sale, and not only is it our bumper Open preview edition, it also features a stunning new re-design. The fresh new look is led by the front section, titled ‘Agenda’, which looks at the return of Tiger Woods, sees us catch-up with Brandt Snedeker. We also look at the teenage prodigies from China, bust some...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 June 2013
After decades as one of Britain’s top golf magazines, Golf World has undergone a stunning re-design this month, to bring it bang up to date right in time for The Open. The fresh new look includes a new front section, titled ‘Agenda’, a ‘My Game’ section with tour pro instruction and a re-designed Equipment section. There is also a new instruction section, called...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 June 2013
Golf greenkeepers Bob Wallis and Steve Hollingsworth usually spend their days making the tranquil 18-hole course at Milford Golf Club as picturesque as possible. But on Wednesday 19th June they will be more concerned about their hair and make-up, as they attempt a sponsored charity golf marathon – in women’s clothing. Not content with playing 72 holes in one day – approximately...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 10 June 2013
Golf World has undergone a stunning redesign this month, and if you like what you see, you can get a whole lot more and a load of free Srixon balls! This month when you subscribe to 13 copies of Golf World for only £45, you will also receive a dozen Srixon Z-Star golf balls, as used by the likes of Graeme...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 11 June 2013
In the same week that the English Golf Union has launched a campaign to alert golfers to the dangers of the sun, specialist suncream makers Solarsport have unveiled an innovative new non-slip, non-greasy product for golfers. The new UV-Pro30, which is invisible and dries in seconds, heads the company’s 2013 range, which also includes aftersun and bug spray. Solarsport’s success is founded...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 12 June 2013
A competition is under way to crown the UK’s most witty and intelligent banner writer among sports supporters. The Tullamore D.E.W. Art of Banner Banter competition honours the the creative side of sports support in the stands and one lucky winner will walk away with £5,000. Inspired by the spirit of defiance, intelligence and good humour that is at the heart of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 13 June 2013
The new bumper issue of TG – featuring three free supplements – is now available on your iPad from the Apple Store. Our Open preview special is headlined by our tips to help you hole 50% more putts, with mental advice from Tiger Woods, swing drills from Peter Hanson and a new method from AimPoint to help you read greens. It also...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 13 June 2013
If you subscribe to TG this month not only will you get the next 13 issues of TG delivered to your door – saving over £20 on shop prices – you will also get a dozen Callaway HEX Black Tour golf balls. The five-piece premium HEX Black Tour ball features a new proprietary thermoplastic urethane cover which, at 0.034″, is the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 19 June 2013
British Airways has seen a boost in bookings to golf destination over the past few days, attributing it to the success of its BA Ambassador Justin Rose winning the US Open – the first Englishman to do so in 43 years. Described as the ‘Rose Afterglow’, the airline has seen an increase in popularity to its European golf destinations, namely Alicante...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 20 June 2013
Stewart Golf have announced they will once again be teaming up with the children’s charity Sparks for 2013. Sparks is a leading children’s medical research charity which is dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into a range of conditions. Stewart Golf has long been a supporter of Sparks and to celebrate this, MD Mark Stewart is undertaking ‘Mark’s Year of Endurance!’...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 21 June 2013
Two auctions staged at the world-renowned Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, have raised £16,950 for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation, operator Dubai Golf has announced. As part of the many celebratory events to mark the 25th anniversary of Emirates Golf Club and the 20th anniversary of Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai Golf hosted the two charity...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 June 2013
Four lucky golfers are celebrating their good fortune after winning an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2014 Masters courtesy of Golfbreaks.com. Mike and Min Woodward, along with long-time friends and golfing partners, Adrian and Cynthia Miller, booked a break to the DeVere Belfry in May – and thanks to Golfbreaks.com, that two-day visit to the legendary Ryder Cup venue became their ticket...