Written by Kit Alexander on Thursday 29 January 2009
Dubai will host the inaugural International Golf Festival from 27-29 September this year. The three-day event will be help at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will include an exhibition that is open to the public. George Betz, International Sales Director at Worldwide Conferences and Events, said: “We see the International Golf Festival filling a gap in the market and unlike other...
Written by Kit Alexander on Wednesday 4 February 2009
Britain has been hit with Siberia-like snow stroms over the last few days, with some parts of the country seeing their greatest snowfall for 18 years. It’s not great weather for golf but it certainly makes courses look beautiful, and with more snow forecast overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday we want to see any winter golf pictures you’ve taken. From snow to frost...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 6 February 2009
Titleist is to continue its support of leading golf charity the Golf Foundation in its growing role of making the sport more accessible for young people. Titleist will provide the Golf Foundation with golf balls for use in its events and for promotional activities. The Golf Foundation and Titleist have put pen to paper on an agreement that makes the...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 9 February 2009
The target may be a snowman, the greens are white and the ball lacks a little roll, but there is snow doubt about it, pupils at Rednal Hill School in Birmingham love their golf…whatever the playing conditions. The youngsters were taking part in an after-school club led by Abbey Golf Club PGA professional Dean Lake. This kind of after-school activity (usually...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 9 February 2009
Tiger and Elin Woods are today celebrating the birth of their second child, Charlie Axel Woods. Woods confirmed that his wife Elin had given birth to their first son on his website on Monday morning. Charlie is the couple’s second child following the birth of daughter Sam Alexis the day after the U.S. Open in June 2007. “Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son,...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 10 February 2009
Fans of Seve, Mickelson and Tiger are in luck. Next week on www.todays-golfer.com we are being treated to a brand new golf lesson series designed to turn you into a creative golfer bursting with different golf shots to improve your rescue and scoring games. Starting Monday February 16th TG’s Top 12 golf instructors will be publishing some of their best tips...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 18 February 2009
It’s got to be the golfing trip of a lifetime – a chance to watch the first major action of the season…the US Masters at Augusta National. Provided you’ve got over a grand to spare you can do just that with an exclusive trip to The Masters with Your Golf Travel.com – and get a free golf break to boot. With Tiger’s...
Written by Kit Alexander on Wednesday 18 February 2009
The draw for the last 32 of the TG Fantasy League Knockout Cup to be played this week’s Northern Trust Open has been made. The remaining 32 managers must be starting to dream of the week-long stay with unlimited golf at Arcos Gardens, Spain, that’s on offer for the winner. The draw is as follows… Oli’s Winter Wallies !!!!! V shankaholics Cockroaches V Mike J DRAKES...
Written by Golf World staff writer on Friday 20 February 2009
It’s the news the golf world has been waiting for – Tiger Woods will return to the game of golf at next week’s WGC-Accenture Matchplay Championship in Arizona. In a statement on his website, Woods said: “I’m now ready to play again.” In the past couple of weeks, the world No 1 has witnessed the birth of his second child...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 19 February 2009
World no. 1 Tiger Woods is a dad again… The latest addition to the Woods family came last week with the arrival at their Orlando, Florida, home of first son Charlie. Woods and Swedish wife Elin were already the proud parents of 20-month-old daughter Sam. Said Tiger, poised to make an eagerly-awaited return to the game after underdoing knee surgery following last...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 20 February 2009
The International Golf Federation has submitted its propsal for the inclusion of golf in the 2016 Olympics to the International Olympic Committee. The IGF is has suggested a 72-hole stroke play Olympic tournament for men and women, with 60 players in each field and a three-hole playoff to determine the medalists in the event of a tie. There had been speculation that any Olympic golf tournament would be...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 24 February 2009
Ryder Cup hero Darren Clarke will once again be supporting Breast Cancer Campaign throughout 2009 by encouraging golfing clubs all across the UK to take part in the charity’s £100 Golf Club Challenge. The £100 Challenge is an annual initiative where Campaign asks golf clubs UK-wide to hold a fundraising event in support of the charity. This can be anything from...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 25 February 2009
The Co-operative has announced that they have signed a title sponsorship deal with Activate Sport, which will see the UK’s largest mutual retailer supporting the academies of high-profile sporting stars Andrew Flintoff, Lee Westwood and Paul Sculthorpe. The sponsorship agreement will see the stars’ academies and camps partnered with The Co-operative to form: – The Andrew Flintoff Cricket Academy in...
Written by Kit Alexander on Tuesday 13 January 2009
A recent ruling from the EGU allows players to use distance measuring devices and the R&A rules state that the use of rangefinders and GPS systems in competition may be permitted by a Local Rule. Should players be allowed to use rangefinders and GPS systems in competitions? ( surveys)...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 27 March 2009
For the first time in a long time Tiger Woods domination of the world rankings is under threat. Who will be the next world number one? ( polls)...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 16 February 2009
The first Major of the season is just around the corner – I can practically smell the Azaleas from Augusta – and we want you to tell us what you think about the big event in our Masters survey. It’ll only take a few minutes to answer our ten questions and every one who takes part will be entered into a...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 21 April 2009
It’s ten years since Paul Lawrie was the last Brit to become a Major Champion by winning the 1999 Open at Carnoustie but which of our current crop will end the drought? Which Brit will end the Major drought? ( polls)...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 14 April 2009
The Masters may have only just finished but the top golfers on the planet will already be looking ahead to the US Open. The season’s second Major will be hosted by a tough Bethpage Black layout from June 18-21. Will Tiger Woods retain the title and claim his 15th Major or can the likes of Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia or Rory McIlroy triumph? Who...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 May 2009
With Sky Sports showing the European Tour, Setanta airing the US PGA Tour and the BBC picking up their share of Majors and British events, there’s plenty of competition amongst golf broadcasters. Which channel do you think offers the best golf coverage?(online polls)...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 22 June 2009
Everyone has a favourite golf club, a special wand that can do no wrong and you know you can turn to in your hour of need. When everything else goes awry, you know your game will return with this beauty in your hand. We’re not talking about manufacturers here, we simply want to know which type of club is your favourite. Is it… ...