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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 18 January 2010
IMG, the premier and most diverse sports, entertainment and media company, today announced the launch of Golfing World, an exciting new golf television programming concept scheduled to air around the world from February 2010. Golfing World, produced by IMG Sports Media Production, will be a comprehensive golf magazine show. It will last 90 minutes and appear five days a week (Monday...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 20 January 2010
Ryder Cup star Sergio Garcia took centre stage at today’s ‘Whack from the Track’ golf challenge at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit, host of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Spanish ace was invited to drive a golf ball along the longest straight of the Yas Marina Circuit, attempting to beat the long drive record of 721 yards...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Friday 22 January 2010
“Phil, looks like a very good swing in the recent snowy driving range scene! “Your tendency to hit the weak fade really stems from your set up. At address your shoulders tend to set a little ‘open’, aiming to the left. Also your right shoulder and arm are set a bit too high above your left arm. “Although I can’t see your grip,...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 25 January 2010
Golf LIVE has announced that O2 will be the title sponsor of the exciting new interactive golf event to be staged at Stoke Park Golf Club, Buckinghamshire, on May 14-16 2010. The event, which features the combined talents of Colin Montgomerie, Paul Casey, Ian Poulter and Retief Goosen, plus some of the leading coaches in the game, will be known as O2...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 January 2010
After an illustrious career in the amateur game, Gary Wolstenholme is relishing battling it out in the professional ranks. And Wolstenholme took time out from signing with sports and celebrity management specialists, Champions (UK) PLC, to reveal how he is going to make the transition. Wolstenholme will aim to continue his success from the amateur game on the European Senior Tour later...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 January 2010
Nick Faldo has announced that the inaugural Faldo Series Greece Championship will take place on July 26-28 at the newly completed Costa Navarino Resort, Messinia-South West Greece. The Greece Championship is set to provide a stern test and an important development opportunity for many of the region’s young golfers, boys and girls aged 12 to 21, as they look to secure...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 28 January 2010
“Hello Simon. For the length of time you’ve been playing your swing looks really good. What you need to focus a little more on is trying to source less power from your shoulders and get more from ‘leverage’ by swinging your arms, wrists and club more efficiently. “Most beginners try to force it with their shoulders, but pros are able to...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 29 January 2010
Radio 2 DJ and keen golfer Chris Evans recently took on former Ryder Cup Captain Bernard Gallacher as part of The Friday Breakfast Show Sporting Challenge. Evans teamed up with Rev Rob Gillian for the six-hole match at The Berkshire, while Gallacher was helping out Evans’ challenge adversary Jonny Saunders. Watch the video below to find out who won…...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 1 February 2010
Tickets for O2 Golf LIVE at Stoke Park from May 14-16 are on sale now and available for a special price courtesy of Today’s Golfer. Until February 14, you can purchase a pair of tickets for the knock-down price of £60 – a £30 saving! There are only limited numbers of these special offer tickets available so make sure you don’t miss...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 February 2010
A centre shafted putter dating from 1900 is to be offered at Bonhams Sporting and Golf Memorabilia sale at Chester on February 24. The club has an intriguing history. The maker is unknown and the putter is not recorded in The Club Maker’s Art – the Bible of golf clubs. It is stamped A.G.H. Askew but no-one of that name is recorded...