Written by Today's Golfer on Friday 2 October 2009
Places are going fast for the TG Masterclass at The Grove at the end of October. Today’s Golfer has teamed up with The Grove to lay on a golf day to remember. As well as a round on the stunning Hertfordshire course, there are also FOUR lessons with top coaches included. The Grove’s Head Pro Kevin Merry will be joined by three...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Saturday 3 October 2009
With the Ryder Cup just 12 months away, a new three quarter of a million pounds state of the art Golf Academy has opened its doors to the public at Machynys Golf Club and Spa, Llanelli in Carmarthenshire. It has been designated a ‘Golf Union of Wales Regional Centre of Excellence’ and is the final piece of a jigsaw that completes a...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 9 October 2009
Golf will be included in the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 after winning a committee vote earlier today. Both golf and rugby sevens had been recommended for inclusion by the International Olympic Committee exective board and that proposal was ratified today at a full meeting of the IOC Congress in Denmark today. Golf was voted in with a verdict of 63...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 12 October 2009
The night’s are starting to draw in and as well as having to think about what to buy the other half for Christmas it also means it’s nearly time to switch the emphasis from the course to the range. Winter is the perfect time to iron out any faults that may have crept into your game over the summer months or...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 20 October 2009
Some fantastic signed memorabilia items from this year’s famous TG20 encounters are on offer…and should raise a hefty lump of cash for charity. All the proceeds raised from this special auction will go towards Formula 1 star Rubens Barrichello’s chosen charity, the Brazilian-based Instittuto Barrichello Kanaan which helps vulnerable children and families in the ace driver’s homeland. And among the signed prizes...
Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 20 October 2009
South African superstar Ernie Els recently had good reason for celebrating at the International Wine Challenge Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Now in its 26th year the IWC is the largest, most prestigious and influential independent wine competition in the world… and Ernie Els Wines was very much to the fore when iot came to handing out the...
Written by TG Travel Writer on Wednesday 21 October 2009
The Costa del Sol’s Premier Amateur Golf Tournament – 9th to 14th March 2010 10 Hotel Andalucia Plaza: 5 Nights B&B with a Superior Room 4 Rounds of Golf with Buggies, Picnic & Refreshments Los Flamingos G.C. Alferini (Gran Flamingos) G.C. La Quinta G.C. San Roque New Course Welcome Cocktail Evening with drinks, canapés & entertainment Gala Dinner with 5 course menu, entertainment & prize presentation Return golf transfers...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 3 November 2009
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Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 5 November 2009
The latest issue of Today’s Golfer is on sale now crammed full of golfing goodies. The cover feature will help you rebuild and improve your swing with detailed tips on set-up, takeaway, backswing, downswing, impact and follow through. With the nights drawing in and the rain beginning to fall now is the time to get your swing in shape. There’s top 2010...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Monday 9 November 2009
Today’s Golfer hosted its first ever golfing Masterclass in association with the prestigious Grove golf resort in Hertfordshire. In total, 48 lucky readers covering a range of handicaps braved the autumn morning elements to take part in a series of comprehensive coaching sessions, delivered by some of Today’s Golfer’s top Elite Teaching Professionals. TG’s Gareth Benson, Adrian Fryer and Gareth Johnson joined forces with The Grove’s...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 9 November 2009
This fantastic offer is available when you subscribe to Today’s Golfer, this month only. Get 13 issues of Today’s Golfer delivered to your door, saving 19% on shop prices, plus your FREE festive balls. Normal Price = £51.87. Offer Price = £42 when you subscribe by direct debit. FREE 12 Festive Srixon AD333 balls, so you won’t have trouble finding them on...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 16 November 2009
Open legend Tom Watson’s place in the next five British Opens is safe after all. The 60-years-old five-times Open champion so nearly clinched a fairytale victory at Turnberry in July but despite his momentous bid for a sixth Claret Jug he would have lost his exemption status because of the R&A’s age rules. However, now the R&A has amended the ruling...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 19 November 2009
The Today’s Golfer Fantasy League is back for the winter, bigger and better than ever and with spectacular prizes up for grabs. The FREE to enter Fantasy League tees off with the South African Airways Open on December 17 and will features ten tournaments through to the WGC-CA Championship on March 11. The winner will bag a golfing holiday to Turkey, and...
Written by TG staff writer on Thursday 19 November 2009
Polo Ralph Lauren, official apparel supplier of the Dubai World Championship which started today, has unveiled a new shirt to be worn exclusively by leading European Tour player caddies during the Championship, replacing the traditional caddie bib. For the first time in the history of professional golf tournaments, a fashion brand will dress all caddies participating to the event. Polo’s caddie shirts...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 27 November 2009
More than 1,000 people have already signed up for the FREE Today’s Golfer Winter Fantasy League so make sure you register now to stand a chance of winning a spectacular holiday to Turkey. Interest has been high in the Fantasy League, but with the top 20 managers winning cracking prizes from a Turkey holiday and a break at The Carrick to clubs and accessories...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Thursday 3 December 2009
Take one look at the golf swings of Vijay Singh and Ernie Els and the first compliment you’d pay them would be on their rhythmic tempo. The pair manage colossal distances off the tee in a seemingly effortless fashion. Tempo is vital in the swing for consistent ball-striking and precise distance control, but how can you teach an invisible swing...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 8 December 2009
Emirates GC and Dubai Yacht and GC have will be adopting PowerPlay Golf, the sports’ answer to Twenty20 cricket, in 2010. Dubai Golf, which owns both clubs, will install the two-flag format on its three 18-hole championship courses and two floodlit nine-hole par 3 courses and run events for members, visitors and corporate guests. Plans are afoot to turn the Faldo-designed Par 3 course at...
Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 8 December 2009
The MacMillan Longest Day Challenge has so far raised £340,000 to help Macmillan Cancer Support provide life-changing services. The Longest Day Challenge, backed by rugby star Martin Johnson, had 319 teams playing a mammoth four rounds of golf in just one day. Four teams were lucky enough to qualify for the finals at the luxury Boavista Golf Resort, Lagos, Portugal. The finals, held on...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 9 December 2009
The countdown is in full swing with just one week left to register for the Today’s Golfer Fantasy League and pick your first team for the opening South African Open. Anticipation is reaching boiling point as the thousand who’ve already signed up for the Fantasy League are looking forward to the tee off on December 17. There are fantastic prizes up for...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 11 December 2009
It’s hard enough to break lower your handicap when all your strokes are actual shots played but that task becomes near-impossible when you’re wasting strokes on penalties. A recent analysis on TG’s FREE Handicap Tracker service shows that a few of you are having trouble keeping the ball in play and that 70% of people’s penalty strokes come on the back...