Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 5 February 2010
“Gerard, you are obviously a very competent golfer and work hard on your technique. “I feel you have a very solid looking golf swing, but I suspect by your pre-shot waggle that you have had a tendency to whip the club inside a little early and maybe get a touch flat in the backswing. “I also feel your backswing could be a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 10 February 2010
A vast new bridge which will transport players and spectators to the practice ground during this year’s Ryder Cup has been officially opened by the First Minister of Wales. Carwyn Jones AM cut the ribbon on the 120-metre long, cable stayed bridge over the River Usk in the company of Sir Terry Matthews, Chairman of The Celtic Manor Resort, and...
Written by Instruction Editor Joel Tadman on Wednesday 17 February 2010
Today’s Golfer Instruction Editor Joel Tadman braved the intense heat of the Middle East to provide TG readers with top tips from some of the best players on the European Tour. Despite being given plenty of stick from his work colleagues for his so called ‘holidays’, he managed to rack up a whopping 32 tips in all, which can be seen in the next Issue of...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Wednesday 17 February 2010
“What a great swing for such a youngster, Ollie. Your set up and swing look really good, keep up the practice and I’m sure you’re going to be a really good golfer. “One small thing you have to watch, which is common in young players, is keeping your posture and staying bent forward as you swing back. “Sometimes the weight of the club makes you...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 19 February 2010
While we all like a trip to the beach in the summer, it’s best to stay away from the sand when you’re playing golf. Whether it’s through lack of practice or a simple lack of confidence in how to approach the shot, very few of us amateur golfers get up-and-down from greenside bunkers consistently. Handicap Tracker allows you to track all your...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 4 March 2010
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Written by Kevin Brown in Phoenix on Friday 26 February 2010
Veteran rock star Alice Coopr is still on cloud nine after emerging triumphant in the ‘Shot at Glory’ at the notorious par-3 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale – hosting this week’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. Local hero Cooper, a 5 handicapper, finished just 11ft from the pin at the 150-yarder and as a result picked up a handy $40,000 for his...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Tuesday 2 March 2010
During some down time on set with Golf World, Rory McIlory attempted the classic Happy Gilmore run and swing technique. After an airshot with his first attempt, the young man from Northern Ireland nailed it with his second well past the 300-yard barrier! McIlroy tees it up in the States this week for the Honda Classic, where US PGA Champion Y E Yang...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 5 March 2010
With the winter weather finally showing signs of abating, golfers around the country can finally rejoice at the impending golf season looming ever closer, and what more perfect way to kick start your golfing year than at O2 Golf LIVE at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire on May 14-16, 2010. An exciting new interactive golf event, O2 Golf LIVE will be the perfect one-stop...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 25 March 2010
Gary Lineker and Macmillan Cancer Support are asking golfers of all abilities to prove their staying power by playing four rounds in one day and taking part in the Longest Day Golf Challenge 2010. To take part in Macmillan’s Longest Day Golf Challenge 2010, participants simply sign up (junior, adult or a mixed age team), pick a convenient day and course(s),...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 9 March 2010
The 2010 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship in association with Tourism Ireland – the number one golfing team event for the financial sector – is taking place at The Berkshire GC on June 2 and Woburn GC on July 9, with the chance to win great prizes and qualify for the Grand Final in September at the fabulous Doonbeg Golf Resort in...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 10 March 2010
Jaguar, maker of the award-winning Jaguar XF, voted Best Executive Car of 2009, has been announced as the Official Car Partner of O2 Golf LIVE, the exciting new three-day golf event featuring Colin Montgomerie, Ian Poulter, Paul Casey, Retief Goosen and many other leading golfers and celebrities, to be staged at Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, on May 14-16 2010. The famous car...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 12 March 2010
We’re giving five lucky readers and their golfing partner the chance to win free entry into The Four Nations Golf Challenge, potentially the most exciting pairs competition for amateur club golfers ever devised. This unique event offers the mouth-watering prize of a ‘Ryder Cup’ style finale on one of Europe’s most challenging courses. The Four Nations Golf Challenge, Open to men and ladies,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 12 March 2010
Druh Belts & Buckles, the range of stylish belts and buckles that has quickly established itself as the ‘Choice of Champions’, have welcomed Thomas Bjorn into its stable of ambassadors. Denmark’s Bjorn is in illustrious company as multiple champion on the European Tour and Ryder Cup star Paul McGinley, the 2008 European Order of Merit winner and 2010 Qatar Masters champion...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 12 March 2010
In association with Golfers track their scores for various reasons such as wanting to analyse and improve their game, needing an up to date handicap certificate, or because their society secretary wants proof that their handicap is accurate! Whatever the reason for tracking golf scores, it has been proven to benefit your golf game. Simply keeping track of your shots every...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 18 March 2010
Mission Hills continues its dynamic role at the forefront of the golf boom in China with the launch of the Mission Hills Star Trophy, a ground-breaking Celebrity Pro-Am tournament featuring several of the biggest names in entertainment and sports and the richest individual prize in Asian golf. Headlining the inaugural event, to be played from October 28-31 at the newly launched...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 19 March 2010
Jeremy Dale, one of the world’s leading trick shot artists, has been named as a co-presenter of O2 Golf LIVE at Stoke Park Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, May 14-16. Dale, along with Di Stewart of Sky Sports and the BBC’s Shane O’Donoghue, will join a host of top names from the golfing world, including Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, players...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 25 March 2010
The William Hunt Trilby Tour has announced its Regional Championship Venues this week in its search to find the next Amateur Golf Champion in a 12-part televised series on Sky Sports. Created by Menswear Designer and golf aficionado William Hunt of Savile Row, the Trilby Tour aims to find the UK’s top amateur golfer and give him a taste of true...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 March 2010
Spanish golfing legend Seve Ballesteros has spoken about backing Madrid’s bid to stage the 2018 Ryder Cup…and Tiger Woods’s chances of a successful comeback at next month’s US Masters. On becoming Bid Patron for Madrid’s 2018 Ryder Cup bid: “I feel very pleased and very happy. It is a great honour to be patron of the Ryder Cup bid and I am...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 26 March 2010
In association with While the season is gearing up and the weather is improving, it looks like many Handicap Tracker users are having problems on the greens. Putting isn’t easy at this time of year but a solid technique will ensure you hole your fair share off putts even on greens affected by bad weather. Out of the 1000s of golfers tracking...