Written by Jock Howard, Golf World on Tuesday 7 April 2009
Oliver Wilson may be a Masters debutant this year, but he knows the course well because he was at college in Augusta. Here, the Ryder Cup star talks about what he expects… When I first thought about going on a golf scholarship to an American University, there seemed only one place to go. I assumed that if you wanted to play...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Saturday 11 July 2009
There have been some names making Open news over the years.here, we pay tribut to some of the men who have made The Open such a special event. THE CHAMPION – GREG NORMAN Think of Turberry and it’s not long until the Great White Shark swims into your mind. Norman made his Open debut at this year’s venue in 1977, missing the cut...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 3 July 2009
There are some stunning holes on the Ailsa course this year that are bound to make Open news. See which could provide some spills, and which could serve up some thrills! The Thrillers Turnberry head pro Ricky Hall describes three holes where we can expect birdies… 7th Hole: Roon the Ben Par 5, 538 Yards Rickys Verdict: Although it has been extended...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Thursday 2 July 2009
To celebrate the start of The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland on July 16th we’re bringing you a series of creative shot making video tips in association with Nikon, Patron of The Open Championship… You can emulate your Open Championship heroes by extending your golfing repertoire with these 18 creative shots. TG12 top teaching pros will show you how to perfect everything from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 24 April 2012
After battling through several rounds of qualifying and beating off thousands of other competitors, forty amateur golfers are celebrating after booking their place in the Grand Final of the UK’s biggest amateur golf event, The Matchplay Championship. They will be flown out to Dubai to experience the trip of a lifetime after emerging from the tournament’s Regional Qualifiers at European...
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 Jock Howard, Golf World Writer on Monday 11 December 2006
Portugal has won two big awards from the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO. The Lisbon coast won Best European Golf Destination, and Praiai d’el Ray claimed Best European Golf Resort at a glitzy awards party in Marbella. Lisbon Golf Coast incorporates Estoril and Sintra Golf Coast, Costa Azul Golfe and Oeste Golf and boasts 22 championship standard courses. Praia...
Written by Jock Howard, Golf World Senior Writer on Wednesday 13 December 2006
Pictures: Getty Images TV Commentator and ex Ryder Cup hero Ken Brown lets rip on everything he hates (and loves) about golf. On the 2006 Ryder Cup I never dreamt we’d give the Americans such a drubbing at the K Club. Tom Lehman’s team were completely outplayed for all three days. There is a bit of history now and our boys...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 5 January 2007
This comedy picture is doing the rounds on the internet after Tiger Woods signed his new mega-money deal with Nike. Scary thing is, the world number one could probably afford to do it!...
Written by Chris Jones on Friday 4 May 2007
One of the country’s top golf clubs is offering massages… using golf balls! The treatment involves the use of heated golf balls as a massage aid and has been specifically tailored to revive golfers and dissolve the tension caused by the golf swing after an exhausting round on Loch Lomond’s championship course. The process begins with actual golf balls being...
Written by Jonathan Greathead on Wednesday 6 June 2007
Today’s Golfer is on the lookout for a larger player to take part in a major fitness feature. We need a volunteer to take part in an experiment over the summer to see if being fitter can actually improve your game. If you take part, you will be put on a month-long fitness and diet regime put together by one...
Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Friday 8 June 2007
Dennis Waterman is one of Britain’s favourite actors. Who will ever forget his starring roles in the legendary Sweeney and Minder TV series? He also happens to be a keen golfer though he rather reluctantly admits it’s now highly unlikely he’ll improve on his current 18 handicap. But the main thing is he enjoys the game and is a regular competitor,...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 12 June 2007
Change your putting grip If you’re struggling on the greens then a change of putting grip could be just what the doctor ordered. Try one of these popular styles – we’ve even included a few quirky ones that some Tour pros are testing too! GETTING STARTED The first thing you need to learn is how to hold the putter correctly in the...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 20 June 2007
A West Sussex golfer will be living up to his name and living the life of Riley after winning the Ultimate Golf Prize – a competition run by Today’s Golfer and the London Golf Show. When his name was pulled out of the hat, Mike Riley, 48, from East Grinstead, became the lucky winner of a year’s free golf membership, courtesy...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 25 June 2007
Eight advanced fitness tests In the August issue of Today’s Golfer Paul Casey’s peronal trainer Darren Roberts shows you how to test your golf fitness ability – skills like balance, flexibility, strength and agility come under scrutiny. If you’ve already mastered the eight simple exercises then now’s the time to push yourself one step further. Roberts has prepared eight advanced tests to...
Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Friday 6 July 2007
Leading independent golf and activity holiday operator, Pure Vacations, have come up with a novel way of attracting customers by…promising to plant a tree for EVERY booking In what is believed to be a unique initiative, a tree will be planted by Pure Vacations, every time a holiday is booked with them at no cost to the holidaymaker. This rather strange bonus scheme...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 13 July 2007
Golfing aches and pains could be a thing of the past with a new proPerskindol. And you can try it for yourself – with teamed up with the makers to offer 1,000 FREE samples. The product offes a unique dual action, plant based formulation. It goes on cool for immediate relief and is quickly replaced by a soothing heat – activating peripheral circulation...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Staff Writer on Monday 20 August 2007
It’s not often that you get to meet (and play golf) with a footballing cult hero but on a recent trip to Spain, staff writer Jon Greathead did just that. He met up with former West Ham and Liverpool (not to mention Canvey Island) left-back Julian Dicks for a round at the Hacienda del Alamo club just outside Murcia. The 39-year-old is now...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Friday 5 October 2007
We’ve teamed-up with top coach Robert Baker, who worked with Ernie Els for three years and in fact helped him become World number one, to give you some great tips sure to boost your game and set you on the road to better scores. Robert will be giving you one top tip per day, starting from today when he shows you...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 23 October 2007
The Belfry recently proved their cuisine is the best on the greens, beating stiff golf club competition to the coveted title of Catering Club of the Year. Highly-acclaimed clubs such as Gleneagles and The London Golf Club in Kent were left bunkered by The Belfry’s fantastic catering credentials at the annual industry awards, organised by Club House magazine. The prestigious accolade...