Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 28 July 2009
Young gun Rory McIlroy beat three-time major champion Padraig Harrington by two shots at Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. More than 5,000 spectators watched the 20-year-old fire a course record 68 around the par 72 7,167 yard Faldo Course to claim the 200,000 Euro prize. “Northern Ireland is really crying out for a European Tour event and Lough Erne is set up so well...
Written by TG Travel Writer on Thursday 30 July 2009
If you’re looking for a great value golf break then look no further than the stunning Belek region of Turkey. Turkey is a real emerging star when it comes to golf holidays thanks to its position outside the Euro-zone and the dozens of top quality courses that have sprung up throughout the last decade. Take a look at the best Turkey golf...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 30 July 2009
Thousands of you have signed up to our FREE Handicap Tracker service in a bid to be named Britain’s Most Improved Golfer 2009. There have been some great performances over the last few months and here are four that have stood out in the last couple of weeks: » Colin Morfil (23.6) shot a 91 at Crane Valley on July 26 and saw his...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 30 July 2009
The Oceanica World Kids Golf Championship has teed off at the flawless Amendoeira Golf Resort on Portugal’s famous Algarve coast. 109 juniors from nine different countries, including the UK and America, will be taking on the immaculate Faldo and O’Connot Jnr courses. Check out these early pictures from the event.
Written by TG Courses Editor on Wednesday 29 July 2009
This autumn Brittany Ferries Holidays is offering golfers the chance to treat themselves to a cross-Channel golfing break in France from as little as £64. The bargain prices include rounds one some of 20 selected courses across Brittany and Normandy as well as return ferry travel with a car. Lunch and a glass of wine or beer is even included at...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 13 August 2009
It’s that wonderful time of the month again when the latest issue of Today’s Golfer finds its way onto newsagent shelves the length and breadth of the country. The spectacular September issue is a rescue club special, featuring 23 top clubs tested, the best tips for getting out of sticky situations, a look at why rescue clubs work so damn well and...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 13 August 2009
We’re into the last few weeks of the Most Improved Golfer 2009 competition and there’s some great golf being played down the stretch. Thousands of you have been entering your scores into our FREE Handicap Tracker service to chart your improvements before the September 1 deadline. Four of you have made a late charge with impressive performances this week… » Ceri Bradshaw shot a sub...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 13 August 2009
Golf will be recommended for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games, it was revealed by the International Olympic Committee today. The IOC executive committee voted for golf and rugby sevens to be put forward, but softball, squash, baseball, karate and roller sports have missed out. The final decision will be made at the full meeting of the IOC Congress in Copenhagen in October, as it...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 18 August 2009
Former Olympic champion Denise Lewis was one of 200 participants who helped raise more than £15,000 for cancer charities during a recent golf day in north London. Muswell Hill Golf Club hosted the second annual Swing for Sammy event, which is staged in memory of Samantha Trow, a teacher at Brooklands Primary School in Finchley who died 18 months ago of...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 19 August 2009
These are the ECCO shoes that the European Team will be hoping will lead them to victory in this weekend’s Solheim Cup against the USA in America. Did you know? That each ECCO golf shoe is touched by more than 225 sets of highly-skilled hands during production, resulting in a high level of quality? This labour-intensive process facilitates the brand’s unrivalled attention...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 27 August 2009
European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie has been presented with the Captain’s Club Car ahead of the Johnnie Walker Championships at Gleneagles. Monty was absolutely thrilled to receive his Club Car Precedent car, which as well as being customised in the striking blue and gold of the European Union, has specially embroidered seats sporting the European Flag and ‘Captain’s Car’ emblazoned...
Friday 4 September 2009
The European Long Drive championship final is taking place next Sunday (Sept 13, 2009) and you can go for FREE! The day is packed with big-hitting action. The first event is at 10am and see the junior combatants go for it. There is also the Senior event, the Ladies and the Open categories throughout the day. The event is being held at...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 4 September 2009
Britain’s oldest golfer has sadly passed away at the age of 101 after 83 years playing the game he loved. Charles Viner, who celebrated his 100th birthday with a game of golf, continued to play up until he turned 101 when illness prevented him from getting out onto the course. Viner, who played his golf at The Shropshire Golf Centre, even asked...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 10 September 2009
The new Today’s Golfer magazine is on sale now!...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 15 September 2009
Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall will be representing Manchester United in the pro:fantastic Golf Challenge. The devout Red Devils fan, who plays mechanic Tyrone in the ITV soap, will be lining up alongside fellow United fans and going head to head with their Manchester City rivals at Worsley Park Golf Club tomorrow (September 17]. Halsall will be one of several famous faces on...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
Fancy the golfing day out of a lifetime? Then pencil Saturday October 31 at The Grove in Hertfordshire into your diary. TG has teamed-up with the classy five-star The Grove to put on a one-off golf day to remember. Highlight of the day will be tackling the fantastic Grove course itself and following in the footsteps of Tiger Woods, who romped to an...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 17 September 2009
Yorkshire’s Tom Hollingworth slammed all the established stars of European long driving to emerge as the Open Division TSG European Long Drive champion for 2009 in his first ever competition at Close House, Northumberland. Hollingworth made it through the last-chance qualifying on day one and announced his arrival as a title contender with the longest drive of the day, a whopping 380...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
Purchase a team in the prestigious Royal Golf Club Pro-Am and you and two guests will enjoy an unrivalled golfing experience. The tournament marks the climax of the sixth annual Gulf Air PGA Pro Captain Challenge featuring visiting PGA Professionals from the United Kingdom. Pros from Bahrain and around the region will also participate, each Pro leading a team of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 24 September 2009
Top jewellery brand Clogau Gold is working in association with The 2010 Ryder Cup to create a stunning range of jewellery and luxury giftware – perfect for golfing enthusiasts. The six piece range of jewellery is said to be inspired as much by the game as it is the lifestyle, with each piece demonstrating a contemporary sophistication. The collection, named ‘Work,...
Written by Golf World on Tuesday 29 September 2009
The November issue of Golf World goes on sale today, and – as well as personal instruction from our new, star columnist, Ian Poulter, there is a free 64-page magazine inside, which is the definitive guide to the Top-100 golf courses in Continental Europe. A ‘must-keep’ guide, this will tell you exactly where you should be planning your next golfing...