Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 5 July 2009
This is the interior of one of the fabulous Turnberry lodges set to be frequented by the world’s top golfers – and their families – during Open week. A total of 89 lodges and cottages are located close to the luxury five star Turnberry Hotel itself which has been booked en bloc that particular week by the Royal & Ancient GC. Clearly...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 20 July 2009
You’ll be able to check out all tahe greatest and most spectacular pictures from the Open Championship right here… See the images that tell the story of The Open news as it unfolds. So get ready for some truly jaw-dropping imagery direct from the greatest golf tournament on Earth, through your retina, along your optical nerve and straight into your brain. LEARN HOW...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 9 July 2009
With the Open just a couple of weeks away speculation and predictions are rife, partcularly within the golfing community. Here’s who a motley band of golf journos, including TG’s very own Features Writer, backed on a recent trip to La Manga. Scroll down for to watch the video…...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 2 July 2009
We’re giving you the chance to win two pairs of tickets the Open Championship at Turnberry on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July. All you have to do is answer one simple question and you could be sunning yourself and watching the greatest golfers on the planet do battle around the famous Ailsa course. The first person with the correct answer drawn...
Written by Kevin Brown, TG Courses Editor on Sunday 19 July 2009
SUNDAY 4.30 It’s still anybody’s Open…which doesn’t augur too well for TG’s flight back home. We’re due to catch an evening flight from Prestwick airport back to London but that could be in jeopardy if there’s a play-off which at the moment seems a distinct possiblity. So many players are stll in the Claret Jug picture though, for me, Lee Westwood is looking...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Tuesday 14 July 2009
The Open Championship has become infamous for some pretty testing weather conditions over the years. Downpours and wind can make for great drama when you’re watching on the sofa at home but everyone in attendance will be praying for sunshine. You can find out whether you need to pack the sun screen or an umbrella by clicking on the weather icon below. If you can see...
Written by Golf World on Monday 28 February 2011
Luke Donald spoiled Martin Kaymer’s rise to No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking by winning the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship on Sunday with a performance so dominant he never played the 18th hole all week. On a bizarre final day in the high desert, which began with snow covering the fairways, Donald pulled ahead for good with...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Instruction Editor Joel Tadman and Features Writer Kit Alexander debate who their player of the year is. With outstanding seasons for Rory McIlroy and Branden Grace and stand-out performances from the likes of Ian Poulter at the Ryder Cup, it was a hard fought catergorie. Watch the video below to see who they chose:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman debate what was the best moment of 2012. There are a lot to choose from, including Rory McIlroy winning his second major, an intense play-off at Augusta National during The Masters and, of course, three days of fun-filled, nail-biting action at the Ryder Cup. What moment will get their...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Instruction Editor Joel Tadman and Features Writer Kit Alexander look at the biggest controversies of 2012. Some of the contenders include Donald Trump for the Trump International Links scandal, Peter Dawson for allowing changes to the Old Course and the sky writing at Medinah during the Ryder Cup. See who won thier vote below:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look ahead to 2013 and the possible contenders for breakthrough player. Those up for consideration include Henrik Stenson, Kistoffer Broberg, JB Hansen and Russell Henley. Watch the video below to see what they think:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look at the breakthrough players of 2012. Up for their consideration are players including Jason Dufner, John Huh, Branden Grace and Bernd Weisberger. Watch the video below to see who they picked:...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look at the battle between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods that will unfold in 2013. Woods will be looking to silence his critics and win another major, while McIlroy wants to assert his dominance on the world number one ranking. In the video below our duo debate who...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 31 December 2012
In this video TGs Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look ahead to the majors in 2013. They highlight some of the key contenders, including past winners like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Louis Oosthuizen; as well as some potential first time winners like Juatin Rose, Ian Poulter and Luke Donald. Watch the video below to see their picks:...
Written by Golf World Writer on Tuesday 21 November 2006
Padraig Harrington is back in the world’s top 10 after his amazing play-off victory over Tiger Woods recently. It’s the first time in 15 months the Irishman has been in the highest echelons of the world rankings, moving up three places to 8th. European Order of Merit winner Harrington inflicted Woods’ second career play-off defeat at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament...
Written by Toby Keel on Monday 22 January 2007
The 2007 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship venues and dates are as follows: Round 1: Mill Ride Golf Club, Berkshire – Friday 8th June Round 2: Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey – Friday 29th June The Grand Final: The Grove, Hertfordshire – Friday 10th August The top three scoring teams from each of the two Qualifying Rounds will qualify to play in...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Friday 20 April 2007
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake took time out of his Euopean tour to play the 2007 Open venue last week. As word got out that the American was playing Carnoustie, hundreds of fans turned up to see him play. The 26-year-old six-handicapper then signed autographs as he finished. A spokesman for Carnoustie Links management told the Daily Record newspaper: “With it...
Friday 11 May 2007
Scotland’s Sam Torrance made a classy return to European Seniors Tour action at The Gloria Classic in Turkey today (fri) after battling back from a career-threatening injury. Torrance, number one on the Order of Merit in each of the previous two years, is not fully recovered from a serious hand injury but still managed to negotiate the New Course at Gloria...
Written by Associated Press on Monday 24 September 2007
Lee Westwood produced a brilliant final round of 65 to win the British Masters and become only the seventh player to reach £10 million prize money on the European Tour. Westwood, 34, was in dazzling form at The Belfry on Sunday as his seven under par round gave him a five-stroke victory over Ian Poulter. The former European number one started the day...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Monday 11 June 2007
John Daly finally made a cut at the weekend… but his mind wasn’t really on the job after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife. Daly issued only a statement Friday and declined to talk to reporters after concluding a 4-over 74 that tied him for 58th in the Stanford St Jude Championship. He had not filed charges Saturday, and...