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  • TG Masterclass at the Grove a huge success!

    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...

  • Free BALLS! A dozen Free Srixon AD333 Balls when you subscribe to Today’s Golfer…

    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...

  • Veterans receive Open reprieve

    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...

  • Today’s Golfer Fantasy League is back!

    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...

  • Caddies do it in style in Dubai

    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...

  • Great start to Fantasy League… don’t miss out!

    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...

  • Sonic Golf System-1

    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...

  • Dubai Desert Classic venue adopts PowerPlay Golf

    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...

  • MacMillan longest day challenge raises £340,000

    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...

  • One week until first Fantasy League event

    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...

  • Don’t pay the penalty

    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...

  • TG is looking for a new web producer

    Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 11 December 2009

    The UK’s leading golf media website is looking for a new web producer. As part of the Today’s Golfer editorial team, you’ll help create bespoke content for the rapidly growing site and ensure linking and SEO strategies that will put www.todays-golfer.com at the top of the Google charts. You will also work closely with our commercial and marketing teams to maximise and...

  • Fantasy League: South African Open preview

    Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 14 December 2009

    The Today’s Golfer Winter Fantasy League tees off this week at the South African Open on Thursday. Defending champion Richard Sterne is in the field at Pearl Valley, alongside a host of player’s hoping to make a fast start to the 2010 Race to Dubai and European Tour newcomers looking to find their feet. Here are TG’s six picks for this week’s...

  • Two days until opening Fantasy League event

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 15 December 2009

    There are only two days to go until the first tournament of the Today’s Golfer Winter Fantasy League, the South African Open, tees off so sign up NOW if you haven’t already. The wait is very nearly over so make sure you make a fast start by picking your six-man team before the 5am deadline on Thursday 17 December. We suggest setting your...

  • It’s snow joking matter

    Written by TG staff writer on Friday 18 December 2009

    Snow may be causing havoc at golf courses up and down the country, but you can hardly accuse these enthusiasts of being fair weather golfers can you? Heavy snow this morning meant that many courses, specially in the south, east and midlands regions, were unplayable though not even a thick blanket of the white stuff could deter these hardy, barking mad souls… If...

  • Ogilvy wins first Fantasy League event

    Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 11 January 2010

    Geoff Ogilvy shot a closing 67 and finished -22 to retain the SBS Championship, the first round of the TG Winter Fantasy League. The Australian started the day a shot adrift of overnight leader Lucas Glover, but the American fell away and Rory Sabbatini was his closest challenger. The controversial South African recorded a blistering 10 under par 63 that catapulted him from...

  • Now is the time to analyse your game

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 January 2010

    It’s been a frustrating few weeks for golfers with most courses across the UK closed or on winter greens and tees due to the freezing weather. But this presents the perfect opportunity for you to analyse your game and target areas for improvement when the 2010 golf season gets into full swing. Assessing your game has never been easier thanks to TG’s...

  • Learn from the stars at Golf LIVE 2010

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 14 January 2010

    You’ll get the opportunity of a lifetime to witness and learn from the ball-striking skills of some of the world’s best golfers courtesy of Golf LIVE 2010 at Stoke Park from May 14-16. Colin Montgomerie, Ian Poulter, Paul Casey and Retief Goosen will all be hosting interactive tuition sessions at the stunning Buckinghamshire venue. As well as the fully interactive sessions with the...

  • Budding Tiger chasing top award

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 18 January 2010

    Golfing prospect Aadam Syed (9) has been nominated for the HSBC Young Sports Personality of the Year 2010 award which is hosted by Sony Asia TV and takes place at London’s famous Grosvenor hotel. Aadam, who attends Cranford primary school in Hayes, Middlesex, has been playing the game since he was six and won the 2008 UK Power Play at The Belfry. He...

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