Written by Ken Gill on Tuesday 20 July 2010
If you are looking for fantastic VALUE golf holidays in the sun, which offer a non-euro currency, 14 top golf courses including designs by Montgomerie, Faldo, Perry Dye, Peter Thomson, Dave Thomas, PGA…….with a 7 night package in a 5* “all inclusive” hotel including 4 rounds of golf from only £415, yes £415……..then BELEK in Southern Turkey may be your...
Written by Joel Tadman, Instruction Editor on Friday 23 July 2010
Can corrective eye surgery really improve your golf game? Poor eyesight is something that has plagued me throughout life. It’s not a problem that applies solely to sport or to work, but everything you do. As humans, we often take our sight for granted. Sport especially is an environment where poor vision hinders performance and the methods of overcoming the problem temporarily,...
Written by Joel Tadman, TG Instruction Editor on Thursday 22 July 2010
Here at TG, we’re a firm believer that there’s a different way for everyone to improve their golf. Golf psychology is an aspect of the game that is often overlooked, but a lot of golfers, especially the lower handicappers among us, can certainly benefit from improving our mental approach to playing golf. In pursuit of a mental game makeover, we went and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 July 2010
Several past Ryder Cup stars, including the legendary Tony Jacklin, will be appearing at next month’s British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall near Coventry. Joining Tony is Tommy Horton, whose 23 victories on the Seniors’ Tour has just been equalled by Carl Mason. Other Ryder Cup favourites include, Brian Waites, Malcolm Gregson, Maurice Benbridge and Gordon J Brand. In addition, recent...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Tuesday 27 July 2010
“Frankie, from a good posture you tend to set the club a little too flat, or around yourself, in the backswing then over use your upper body in an attempt to stop the ball from slicing. “I would like you to aim to swing the club up on an angle where it dissects your right shoulder halfway back, getting the club...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 July 2010
Amateur golfing legend Gary Wolstenholme MBE will celebrate his 50th birthday at Morecambe Golf Club on Saturday 21st August. The former two-time British Amateur Champion will be joined by family and close friends including many from the world of golf. Celebrations will begin with a golf tournament taking place in the morning and continuing into the afternoon, which will be followed...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 29 July 2010
A Ryder Cup Heritage Exhibition, illustrating the rich history of one of the most compelling events in world sport, is now on display in Newport, South Wales until 19 August 2010, as the build-up to the 38th Ryder Cup gathers pace. The Ryder Cup began in 1927 as a match between the professionals of Great Britain and the United States, since...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 August 2010
Oceânico is once again revelling in the success of the innovative World Kids Golf Championship. This year saw the largest and most competitive international field. With over 15 countries represented and over 100 Kids competing, the event has demonstrated further Oceânico’s complete commitment to golf on all levels. “We are proud to have worked closely with The Portuguese Golf Federation...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Monday 9 August 2010
Well despite your username their is not a lot of chaos in your swing, I lke it very much and I’m sure you are a very competent player and ball striker. I feel two or three very small adjustments may improve your technique even more.I like your take away drill, I personally recommend a similar one where hold the club in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 12 August 2010
International Golf Travel Market (IGTM), the premier global event for golf tourism suppliers, buyers and media, will be staged in Valencia, Spain, November 15-18, 2010. The annual four-day event, which has become the established meeting place for golf tourism professionals from more than 65 countries across the world, is set to be the most important yet, as the industry...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 August 2010
Hundreds watched in amazement at the British Par 3 Championships at the fabulous Nailcote Hall course in Coventry, as teenage sensation Aaron Rai beat all-comers to smash the long standing ‘Lee Westwood World Puttmaster Record’ with an astonishing 207 consecutive 3m (10′) putts! Used in daily practice by European No1 and World No3 superstar, Lee Westwood, and carrying his trusted name, the Lee...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 August 2010
You all know that the Ryder Cup juggernaut is currently banging up the M4 to Newport, but we can officially announce that it’ll have to wait a minute to make room for Goldie Lookin Chain and their Goldie Lookin Golf Tournament, complete with massive gig on Saturday, 25 September. Newport to the core, GLC, with the help of Newport-based mag Voice, are...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 25 August 2010
In association with Last week only 36% of Handicap Tracker users recorded 5 or more greens in regulation, with 36% not recording a single GIR. Hitting greens is a key stat if you’re aiming to lower your handicap and in TG’s recent Zone Your Game supplement American Golf research proved the importance of approach play, and what you should aim for...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 3 September 2010
In association with We all take pride in hitting a long drive but last week only 50% of Handicap Tracker users hit more than 25% of fairways off the tee. Finding the fairway was the key to these guys making good scores: » Darren Alderman (21.8) hit 13 from 14 at Merrist Wood for a 93 and 38 stableford points. » Scott Devenishe (11.6)...
Written by Golf World staff on Tuesday 21 September 2010
Peter Alliss was due to perform at the Cresset in Peterborough in September, but the date has been moved, and he will now be there on Saturday November 20th. Tickets cost £20 and you can get them either by phoning 01733 265 705, or on-line at www.cresset.co.uk Alliss is an icon, and when he talks, people listen. It promises to...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 23 September 2010
“Walter, the swing looks as good as the scenic surroundings! If I was going to make some subtle changes I would watch your left hand grip doesn’t get too ‘strong’, so you can see too many knuckles. This forces your hands ahead trying to get the face square. “The shaft can lean back at address slightly in with a driver. You tend...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 29 September 2010
The United States retained the Junior Ryder Cup after beating Europe 13½-10½ at Gleneagles, Scotland despite the hosts winning the third and final session 7½-4½. Leading 9-3 from the first day, when the USA won the morning foursomes 5-1 and the afternoon mixed fourballs 4-2, the visitors clinched the contest with successes in the singles for Jordan Spieth over Albert Eckhardt...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 21 October 2010
CLIC Sargent patrons Eddie Jordan and Barry McGuigan hosted a charity golf day at Sunningdale GC last Tuesday which raised £125,000 for children and young people with cancer. Keen golfers were captained by top sporting and television celebrities including Jamie Redknapp, Lawrence Dallaglio, Mark Ramprakash, Steve Rider, Alan Hansen, Damon Hill, Sir Steve Redgrave and Chris Hollins for a round...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 22 October 2010
Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie was forced to withdraw from a charity walk today after being involved in a car crash near Glasgow. Monty, who captained Europe to victory in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor earlier this month, was driving his BMW southbound on the A80 when the acccident happened. He admitted he was lucky to walk away from the crash “relatively...
Written by Harriet Linton on Monday 25 October 2010
Hard to believe that a small green mat, precision fabricated with two parallel rails and a single white line can change a Professional golfer’s life so quickly. That’s what’s happened since Lee Westwood has been using his Puttmaster pocket sized putt training mat. The Puttmaster was developed to enable instant accurate target alignment and promote a sq-sq-sq stroke and be...