Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 4 March 2009
Golf has paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the game at a special awards night held in true ‘Oscars style’ where volunteers within the sport were honoured for their work. More than 200 people gathered at a tribute dinner during the County Golf Development Conference at the National Headquarters of the English Golf Union Woodhall Spa, Lincs, to applaud...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 11 March 2009
With Easter fast-approaching and the Great British climate leaving something to be desired, now is the perfect time to think about getting away to play some golf in the sun. There are loads of great deals around as businesses are working hard to outdo their competition in these testing times. Just check out the offers below and pick up a copy of...
Written by TG Staff writer on Thursday 12 March 2009
The Golf Foundation has enjoyed its most productive year of growth yet as a grass roots development organisation. The leading golf charity works with the national partnerships of England, Scotland and Wales to grow the game in schools, communities and clubs. During the last decade it has concentrated even more energy and resources into making the game more accessible to children...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 25 March 2009
England rugby team’s head coach Martin Johnson is encouraging golfers – of all abilities – to swing into action this summer and help Macmillan Cancer Support raise £350,000 for people affected by cancer. To take part in the Longest Day Golf Challenge, participants must play 72 holes and hit over 300 shots all in one day! Macmillan hope such a...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 26 March 2009
The Barclays Scottish Open and Loch Lomond Golf Club have nominated The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice as their official charity for 2009. The Hospice, situated beside the River Clyde in Glasgow City Centre, will benefit from a series of fundraising events at both the Barclays Scottish Open and Loch Lomond Golf Club during 2009, including a Charity Golf tournament...
Written by Kit Alexander on Friday 27 March 2009
Even if you can’t get to Augusta you can still watch the final day of the Masters in style thanks to www.YourGolfTravel.com. Europe’s fastest-growing golf travel company has put together a range of US Masters Sunday packages at more than 20 golf venues across the UK, giving golfers the perfect way to experience the climax of this year’s first Major. You’ll arrive...
Written by Golf World on Monday 30 March 2009
To celebrate the return of Tiger Woods, the latest issue of Golf World has an exclusive, 32-page instruction magazine full of advice by the world No.1 himself. Tiger claimed his 66th career win at Bay Hill on Sunday to remind the world that he’s back, and overwhelming favourite going into the first Major of the year at Augusta National. Now Woods...
Written by Kit Alexander on Monday 30 March 2009
The Grove will again offer golfers the chance to follow in the footsteps of Tiger Woods by entering its innovative ‘Back on Black’ amateur tournament. The full handicap strokeplay event is open to men and women with an official EGU registered handicap. There will be a series of qualifying rounds each month culminating in a Grand Final on Sunday 27th September. The tournament gets its...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 30 March 2009
The cream of the world’s best young golfers will be heading to Scotland in May to take part in the prestigious US Kids Golf European Championships. More than 400 players from some 30 nations will be competing in the event which has emerged as Europe’s premier junior tournament to showcase the next generation of golfing stars. The event – to be held...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 15 April 2009
The new and improved Today’s Golfer website has been live for a week now and we want to know what you think about it. Do you like the slick new look? Are you a fan of the increased emphasis on equipment and instruction? What else would you like to see? It’ll take just 60 seconds to give us your feedback in our...
Written by TG Editor on Thursday 23 April 2009
If you want to hit the ball straight and long you need to get the latest issue of Today’s Golfer magazine – on sale now! There’s a massive drivers test – 36 clubs (from £59 to £379) tested by golfers of different abilities. Plus, Don’t miss the special feature on what all the latest techno-babble is all about and see what...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 17 April 2009
This week the Rate My Swing spotlight falls on DivWatson who added his video on March 16. Here’s what top TG12 teacher Adrian Fryer has to say about DivWatson’s swing: “I like this swing, you are obviously a competent golfer. I feel your arms/hands work away from your body a little in the backswing causing the shaft to be rolled a little...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 17 April 2009
You can join the Twitter revolution and follow KitTodaysGolfer today! Follow TG Features Writer Kit Alexander on www.twitter.com and you’ll get all the latest updates from the TG website including the freshest gear news and reviews, the hottest tips and instruction and the most in-depth course listings. Plus, you’ll also get added exclusive content, the chance to interact with your favourite magazine and read...
Wednesday 22 April 2009
This is Tiger Woods as you’ve never seen him before – donned in Bee Gees get-up, strutting his stuff to Stayin’ Alive. The world’s No1 golfer teamed up with his pal, Roger Federer, and baseball player Derek Jeter for the latest Gilette advert in the USA.
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 23 April 2009
It should take a golfer several lifetimes to get through 60,000 golf balls – but Rewards4Golf is hoping to achieve it in just three days. Visitors to next month’s London Golf Show can walk away with a free sleeve of golf balls just by registering with Rewards4Golf. And all Rewards4Golf registrants at the show will also be entered into a free prize...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 27 April 2009
With more than £20,000 of golfing goodies up for grabs at the London Golf Show lucky golfers are sure to be leaving laden with prizes. A full set of Nike clubs can be won on a nearest-the-pin simulator and Yonex drivers will go to the daily winners of the men’s and ladies’ longest-drive competition. Anyone good with a putter could win themselves...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 28 April 2009
Subscribe to Today’s Golfer today and you’ll get 12 Srixon Soft Feel Balls, a cap and a towel all FREE! As well as these great gifts, you’ll of course get 13 issues of the best golf magazine on the planet delivered direct to your door for as little as £40 – a saving of more than a tenner. Click here to subscribe...
Written by Golf World Writer on Tuesday 28 April 2009
Subscribe to Golf World today and you’ll get a dozen Srixon Z-STAR balls absolutely FREE! As well as premium balls, you’ll of course get 12 issues of your favourite golf magazine delivered direct to your door for as little as £40 – a saving of up to 16%. Click here to subscribe now…...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 30 April 2009
Don’t miss your opportunity to win a trip to America if you’re going to the London Golf Show this weekend. American Golf, Cleveland, Srixon and Virgin Atlantic are offering a golfing trip for two to Florida. All you have to do is fill in the form here and you’ll be entered into the prize draw.
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 30 April 2009
Brittany Ferries is inviting golfers to combine some great golf with a good cause in October this year at the popular Brittany Charity Golf Challenge. The one-day tournament, to be held on Friday 16 October 2009 is expected to attract around 300 golfers, with funds raised going to Macmillan Cancer Support, helping to improve the lives of those affected by...