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...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 4 February 2010
Putting is difficult in the current conditions and many Handicap Tracker users have struggled to get the ball in the hole in the last week. The numbers speak for themselves: 20% of you recorded 40+ putts, 50% 35+ putts and only 4% had less than 30 putts. It was a bad day with the flat stick for these Handicap Tracker users: Gary White (25.2)...
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...