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  • TG Poll: Are you going to The Open?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010

    We want to know if you’ll be going to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews this year. Please take the survey below and tell us if you’re going, how long for, who with and what you want to do while you’re there… View Survey...

  • TG Poll: How old were you when you first took up golf?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 4 May 2010

    Everyone was a beginner at some point, and many people reading this may be new to the game, but we want to know when you caught the golf bug. Were you swinging a tiny club as soon as you could stand up? Did you find the game in your teens or early 20s? Or are you a late-comer to golf?   How...

  • TG Poll: What is the strongest part of your golf game?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 6 July 2010

    If you want to improve as a golfer it’s important that you know what your strengths and weaknesses are. With this in mind we want to know what you do best on the golf course.   What is the strongest part of your golf game?online surveys...

  • TG Poll: How often do you watch professional golf on TV?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 1 June 2010

    The popularity of golf has blossomed in recent decades with more and more sponsorship money pouring into the preofessional tours. The PGA and European Tours now have events almost every week, not to mention the multiple smaller tours supporting these all around the globe. With so much pro golf being played every week throughout the year, it’s never been easier to watch...

  • TG Poll: How has your handicap changed this season?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 25 August 2010

    We’re coming to the end of the golf season and we want to know if 2010 has been good, bad or indifferent for you. We all set out with ambitions wot win a Medal, get our name on the boards in the clubhouse and lower our handicap, but how many of us have achieved these aims.   How has your handicap changed...

  • TG Poll: How many golf lessons have you had this year?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 13 October 2010

    We all want to become better golfers but how many of us invest the time and money required in lessons with qualified PGA pros? Some people believe lessons are just for beginners while others don’t want to sacrifice time on the course for tuition on the range, but there’s no doubt that lessons would improve the majority of club golfers.

  • TG Poll: How long does it take you to play 18 holes?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 21 September 2010

    Nothing creates more controversy at golf clubs than pace of play. Slow play is the scurge of many courses, but you rarely hear people owning up to it. There’s a fine line between taking long enough to assess your option, select the correct play and execute correctly and holding up other golfers, so we want to know how long it takes...

  • TG Poll: Who will be the dominant golfer in 2011?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 23 November 2010

    Few people could have predicted what happened in the world of golf this year, but we’re asking you to look into your crystal balls and tell us which golfer you’re expecting to be most dominant in 2011. Tiger Woods has failed to win an event for the first season since he turned professional and has been overtaken at the top of...

  • TG Poll: How much do you usually pay for a green fee?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 7 January 2011

    Even golf club members often visit other courses to play, so whether you’re a member or a nomadic golfer we want to know how much you typically pay for a green fee. Do you treat yourself to Championship courses and premium green fees or look for great value and low-priced offers?...

  • TG Poll: How often did you play golf over the winter?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 2 March 2011

    We all wish it was clear blue skies and 25 degrees all year round, but the fact is that it isn’t and we golfers have to put up with all kinds of conditions, especially over the winter. Are you the type of golfer who dons the waterproofs and keeps playing throughout the winter whatever the weather (course openings permitting), or are you...

  • TG Poll: Are you going on a golf holiday this year and where?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 25 March 2011

    It’s been a long and cold winter and although the weather is improving now many of us will be looking forward to a golf holiday this year. We want to know if you’ve got a golfing getaway booked in 2011 – or plan to take a last-minute break – and whether you’re staying in the UK or heading abroad. There are so...

  • TG Poll: Do you think Tiger Woods will beat Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 Major victories?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 26 April 2011

    Tiger Woods showed signs of a return to form at the Masters, but doubts still remain over his new swing, short game and ability to win again. Woods already has 14 Majors to his name but hasn’t won one since the 2008 US Open. His last victory of any sort came at the Australian Masters 17 months ago. His competitors have improved...

  • The Video Vault

    Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 8 September 2009

    Today’s Golfer is hell bent on bringing you the very best golf site on the internet and as part of that push we’re launching a huge video area for you to enjoy. Within it you’ll find dozens of exclusives, from behind the scenes interviews and tours to never-seen before new equipment launches and amazing instruction from TG’s top teaching pros.  Click here...

  • virtual golf games mini golf golf ace sky golf

    Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 2 October 2007

    Golf nut? Dreaming about holing out at one of the best courses in Europe even though you’re sat at your desk? If we’re honest we’re all in the same boat so to help fill in the time between playing golf (a time called ‘work’ apparently) we’ve invented a few little games to help feed your habit. Click on the games below to...

  • tour player swing library

    Written by Equipment Editor on Tuesday 19 February 2008

    The ‘TG Tour Player Swing Library’ is a way for you to watch all your favourite tour player golf swings under one roof. Over the next few weeks we will be updating this page to bring you as many high quality tour player golf swings as we can. For some golfers we will also include golf swing analysis videos. Please scroll down...

  • golf blog

    Written by Angry Golfer on Wednesday 18 June 2008

    A controversial golf blog can help brigthen up your day and prepare you for another weekend’s golf and none come any more controversial than Angry Golfer! Our new golf blog columnist will become a regular on the site over the next few months, posting monthly golf blogs on the things that really get his goat! Part One of the golf blog opinion...

  • Six to Scratch in Six Months Blog

    Written by Ric Coggins on Wednesday 13 May 2009

    Posted by Ric Coggins, May 13: Mind the Gap It’s been an up and down few weeks since my last post, mostly due to far too many swing thoughts getting in the way. However, the rough patch got me looking into other areas of my game that I could control to help me score better. The first thing I did (and recommend everyone does...

  • Funny Golf Video Clips

    Written by TG staff writer on Monday 8 October 2007

    If you think you can do better than any of these funny video golf clips below please email your video to jonathan.allen@emap.com                     Other Funny Golf Clips:     You’ve played well all day round the golf course, you approach the 18th green and hit the perfect putt. To celebrate you throw your golf club in the air and it all goes pear shaped...

  • mar2 scottishshow

    Written by TG staff writer on Monday 2 March 2009

    It is calculated that the city of Glasgow is set to enjoy an injection of £1.25 million into the local economy as a result of the fourth annual Scottish Golf Show. The three day extravaganza is set to boost business for local restaurants, hotels, bars, increase consumer spend and attract new visitors. After three years in Edinburgh the event’s new home...

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