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
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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...
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...