Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 3 February 2011
The popular South Devon Golf Tour is set to expand for 2011 following overwhelming positive feedback from golfers taking part in its first year of operation. Launched last spring, the South Devon Golf Tour was the brainchild of the management team at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, who brought together seven of the region’s top golf venues to offer travelling golfers...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 2 February 2011
Elea Golf Club, Sir Nick Faldo’s ‘Mediterranean Masterpiece’ situated near Paphos in Cyprus, has announced the appointment of Chris Campbell as its new Head Professional. In its mission to be regarded as one of the best new golf clubs in the world, Elea has secured the services of one of the industry’s best young professionals, who previously worked for the Carnegie...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 February 2011
The Duke’s St Andrews is offering golfers the chance to book a fourball over the award-winning championship course and pay for just three tee-times resulting in an absolutely unbeatable rate of just £26.25 per person until the end of March. Following the harsh winter and heavy snowfall, many courses across the country have been closed over the last couple of months...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 31 January 2011
The members of Loch Lomond Golf Club have announced they have completed the purchase of the world-famous West of Scotland Golf Club for an undisclosed sum. The transaction secures the future of the Golf Club and protects the jobs of around 100 full-time Club employees and over 200 people from within the local community who are employed on a seasonal basis.
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 31 January 2011
Looking for somewhere special to stay and play next month (February)? Then you might want to head for the luxury Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche – its sheer five star class… on and off the course. The resort’s stunning facilities include a world-class spa and two outstanding Dave Thomas-designed 18 hole courses (Le Chateau and Le Riou) supported by...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 31 January 2011
If you’re looking for some great 2-FORE!-1 golfing action, head for the north east county of Northumberland. It’s rife with superb courses offering half-price green fees (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher), including the classy links of Dunstanburgh Castle and Seahouses and top inland stay and play venue Slaley Hall, home of the superb Hunting and Priestman tracks. Others well worth paying a visit...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 28 January 2011
Heythrop Park Resort in Oxfordshire has announced upcoming February dates for its Open Golf Course competition. From Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th February, golf pros and enthusiasts alike are able to enjoy a weekend of golfing fun on a stunning championship 18-hole course. There will be two separate competitions taking place over the weekend; Saturday will be the start of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 27 January 2011
The north of Scotland is eagerly anticipating the start of the golfing season after it was confirmed the Moray Firth will host two prominent golfing events during 2011. The European Tour’s decision to hold the Barclays Scottish Open at Castle Stuart Golf Links adds to an already exciting schedule which kicks off with the inaugural Nairn Golf Festival (www.nairngolffestival.co.uk) to...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 27 January 2011
Marriott Golf is extending its successful winter online offer at one of the finest courses in the Midlands. During March and April golfers can book a round over the Arden (Championship) course at Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, near Coventry from as little as £35. If the booking is made online at www.marriottgolf.co.uk each player will...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 26 January 2011
There are some amazing February deals going down at leading Spanish resort Arcos Gardens in Costa de la Luz. So if you’re looking for a great value break in the sun next month, based at the on-site Hotel Cortijo Fain, check these little beauties out: February 2011 Exclusive Special Offer *3 nights B&B, 2 days of golf with buggy only £201per person. *4...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 26 January 2011
Rockliffe Hall just outside Darlington in County Durham is one of the best new courses to open in England in recent years. And with over 12 miles of drainage and irrigation Rockliffe’s championship course is in a fantastic condition all year round. You won’t find any temporary tees or greens at this high class venue. However, you can enjoy a bacon roll...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 24 January 2011
You’ll find about a dozen Suffolk courses in2-FORE!-1 Golf including some highly rated ones. Top of the ‘tractor country’ 2-FORE!-1 pile has got to be Thorpeness, an outstanding James Braid heathland layout with a smart hotel on site. Thorpeness is a longtime member of 2-FORE!-1 which means you can play there for half-price provided you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Other 2-FORE!-1 venues which...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 21 January 2011
Look out for Today’s Golfer’s Top 100 2-FORE!-1 Courses – set to appear in issue 281, out March 24. Which course will emerge on top of the pile? There are certainly plenty of candidates including the magical Turnberry – the last winner of this coveted title – Gleneagles, The Grove and Fairmont St Andrews. The 2-FORE!-1 Top 100 tracks will be decided...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 20 January 2011
Following a year which saw a number of high profile events visit De Vere’s championship courses across the UK, greenkeeper Alan Glen from The Carrick on Loch Lomond has been recognised as the groups ‘Greenkeeper/Mechanic of the Year’. Competing against fellow greenstaff and mechanics from De Vere venues across the UK, including Slaley Hall, Wychwood Park and Heron’s Reach, Glen’s...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 20 January 2011
Golf Journeys & Culture is a collection of golf trips to some of the most beautiful and interesting golf courses in the world. During an 8-year period, Andrew and Paul Marshall travelled to 13 countries and played 65 golf courses – from the wild, sheep-tended links of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, the tropical palm-fringed fairways of Jamaica to the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 19 January 2011
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Rudding Park in Harrogate has been crowned ‘Number One Hotel in the UK’ for the second year running, triumphing over some of the UK’s finest hotels in the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2011. The prestigious accolade is based solely on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions from travellers gathered on the travel guide website www.tripadvisor.com. Favouring...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 19 January 2011
Kohler Co. has announced official development plans for Hamilton Grand, one of golf’s most photographed and iconic buildings. Located adjacent to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland, Hamilton Grand overlooks the 18th Green of the Old Course, The West Sands Beach and the Bay of St. Andrews. Encompassing 26 luxury residences, Hamilton Grand will become the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 19 January 2011
2-FORE!-1 Golf is big in Hampshire where you’ll find a whole cluster of courses offering half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. They include three outstanding stay and play venues in Old Thorns near Liphook, Marriott Meon Valley and Macdonald Botley Park. Another trio of excellent 2-FORE!-1 venues in the county are as follows: *The Hampshire GC – excellent modern venue with top...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 17 January 2011
After being put into receivership in August 2010 by its previous owners, High Legh Park Golf Club in Knutsford has been acquired by successful Altrincham-born businessman Andrew Vaughan who has promised to stabilise club finances in the short term and unlock its true potential through investment in the long term. Andrew, who had moved away from the North West to pursue...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 15 January 2011
Darren Clarke and Sam Torrance are backing the UK’s biggest charity golf event, challenging keen golfers to tackle four 18 hole golf courses in just one epic day. Teeing off at sunrise on the longest Friday of the year, 24 June, each team of four will need to play 72 holes in 16 hours covering 15 miles of fairways. It’s...