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  • 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...

  • New April issue of Golf World

    Written by Golf World on Friday 27 February 2009

    The April issue of Golf World includes an instruction special with Padraig Harrington, plus the 2009 Masters preview, with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Trevor Immelman and Oliver Wilson. Plus, there’s a FREE 132-page Golf Escapes travel guide.

  • Golf goes to the Oscar

    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...

  • Golf value golf getaways

    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...

  • mar12 golffoundation

    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...

  • mar25 mcmillan

    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...

  • Barclays Scottish Open raising money for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice

    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...

  • Enjoy the best Masters Sunday outside of Augusta from just £65

    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...

  • Tiger Tips Special

    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...

  • ‘Back on Black’ returns to the Grove

    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...

  • mar30 uskids

    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...

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