Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 11 June 2009
“Dear PatBoySlim, your daughter Kerry has great potential. Two or three minor faults need ironing out, but with guidance I’m sure she can become a fine golfer. “Her right hand hold sneaks under the handle (‘strong’) as she just re-grips it before taking the club away. This closes the face which is evident in her arm motion through the ball and into the finish. “Use...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 16 July 2009
We’ve teamed up with Swing Zone to bring you the TG Golf Swing Doctor, an online golf lesson service with top teaching pros. You’ll be able to get an in-depth golf lesson no matter where you are in the world as long as you’ve got access to the internet. All you have to do is film and upload your swing at the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 11 June 2009
Padraig Harrington knows that one of the things that makes golf so great is the etiquette that goes hand-in-hand with playing the sport. Whether you’re a newcomer to the game or an experienced golfer, it never hurts to brush up on good etiquette so that you, and everyone around you, can enjoy playing. More information about good etiquette can be found in the...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 12 June 2009
The summer golf season is in full swing and you guys seem to be getting plenty of rounds under your belts on Handicap Tracker. This has led to some dramatic handicap changes, with a number of you making a charge for the coveted Most Improved Golfer 2009 accolade. » Neal Fowler – Handicap was 27.1 after 30 rounds, now down to 20.3. »...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 15 June 2009
Here at Today’s Golfer we’re running a survey to find out what gear you own, which shops you use and – crucially – how good you think they are. Not only will this information help us make our magazine and website more relevant to you, but we’ll also be able to tell the industry exactly what you think about them. What’s more,...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 16 June 2009
Here at TG we’re all about helping you guys, our lovely and loyal readers, to lower your scores. As well as out terrific instruction sections we’ve given away Save Our Shots supplements for the last two months, with the final part of the trilogy included in the new issue of TG that hits the shelves on June 16 and will be...
Written by TG Staff Wrtier on Wednesday 17 June 2009
Hit it closer than you ever have before with the help of the latest issue of Today’s Golfer magazine. If you dream of finding more fairways and peppering more pins, you need to get your hands on the new issue of TG – on sale now!...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 18 June 2009
Golfers can help raise money in a charity golf ‘grand slam’ by playing with their pants or boxer shorts over their trousers! Driving range operator TopGolf is staging a ‘grand slam’ at its Watford centre on Thursday June 25 to raise money for the Everyman Male Cancer Campaign. Golfers will compete against the clock from 7pm to 9pm – with £5 of...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 23 June 2009
Driving range operator TopGolf is offering players the chance to hit unlimited balls at the UK’s cheapest driving range! Youngsters, families and seasoned professionals can play at the Addlestone Centre, Surrey, from 50p per hour. TopGolf provides a unique golfing experience where players hit balls containing microchips into targets all over the 250-yard range. Distance and accuracy is recorded through the microchip, and...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 24 June 2009
Ryder Cup legends Ian Woosnam and Costantino Rocca were on hand to impart pearls of golfing wisdom to some local youngsters at De Vere Slaley Hall on Tuesday evening as part of schools tri-golf initiative. The partnership between the Golf Foundation and De Vere Slaley Hall, which has been encouraging school children across the north east of England to try golf in recent...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 24 June 2009
The golf season is now in full swing and many of are reaping rich rewards for the hours of winter practice and spring golf that you’ve been putting in. As well as lowering your handicaps, winning money from your mates and bragging rights at the golf club, the improvements that you’ve seen on Handicap Tracker also count towards 2009’s Most Improved...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 July 2009
Manchester United manager and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign Patron, Sir Alex Ferguson was joined by stars of stage, screen and sport at his prestigious annual golf event, to raise money for children and adults affected by muscle disease. Thirty-two teams took part, each led by a well-known name from the world of sport and entertainment, including Sam Torrance; former international footballers Andy...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 10 July 2009
A hole-in-one is a rare and wonderful treat but three of you guys have achieved this Holy Grail of golf in recent weeks. As well as providing you with hours of anecdotes and emptying your pockets in the 19th, these aces have also helped the trios causes in the 2009 Most Improved Golfer competition that all Handicap Tracker users are automatically entered in...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 14 July 2009
It’s that magical time of the month again when the latest issue of Today’s Golfer is released into the wild up and down the country. The bulging August issue hits the shelves this Thursday, the opening day of the Open Championship at Turnberry. This month’s cover feature will teach you to embrace the toughest shots in golf. No longer will you fear...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 15 July 2009
On 16 October 2009 take part in this superb charity tournament. Entry includes return ferry travel with car, hotel stay with breakfast, two days’ golf with lunch, plus prizes from Callaway Golf Europe. From £165* per person For details about the Brittany Charity Golf Challenge call our Golf Desk on 0871 244 0196, brittanyferries.com/golf *Based on teams of four...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 18 July 2009
A unique golf event launching this summer gives football fans the chance to represent their clubs on the course – and to play with their heroes. The pro:fantastic Golf Challenge allows pairs of football fans from some of the country’s top clubs to play off in a Sky Sports televised regional final against local rivals, in September, before qualifying for a...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 24 July 2009
To mark their sponsorship of the Women’s British Open Ricoh are giving away a fantastic prize of a Ricoh CX1 Digital camera. The Ricoh Women’s British Open takes place from July 30-August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Ricoh is a global leader in digital office solutions that believes in moving ideas forward and a solution for every problem. This positive business attitude can...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 27 July 2009
Holes-in-one are pretty rare but just imagine what the odds must be for getting one like this. Leif Olson’s ace at the RBC Canadian Open came thanks to a ricochet off his playing partner’s ball. The 28-year-old has earned just $19,512 on the PGA Tour this year but this one shot won him a BMW Z4 Roadster worth over $50,000. The ace also...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 28 July 2009
The UK’s leading golf tour operator www.golfbreaks.com have released nine great new deals. Whether you’re looking for a weekend break in the UK or something a bit longer abroad, www.golfbreaks.com have plenty of offers to choose from, all with great savings. Here are their nine newest offerings… UK Golf Travel Offers Venue Star rating Location Offer Courses played Price per person Saving Exclusive to Golfbreaks.com Valid Extras MacDonald Hill Valley Hotel 4* Shropshire 1 night’s dinner, B&B...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 27 July 2009
The International Golf Festival will take place at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia (KLCC) on January 22nd-24th 2010. This exciting new concept event will include a three day exhibition open to the general public, running alongside a two day trade conference plus a trade golf tournament. The exhibition will take over halls 1 & 2 at the KLCC, and will...