April

  • The Shropshire GC bags GolfMark award

    Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 5 April 2013

    The Shropshire Golf Centre has been awarded the prestigious GolfMark ‘High Achiever’ award by England Golf. GolfMark is a national scheme that identifies and recognises junior and beginner friendly golf facilities and the distinction of ‘High Achiever’ is only awarded to those which have met additional conditions, over and above those minimum standards required. The public pay-and-play centre, which is part of...

  • Trump Golf Links ready to re-open

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Aberdeen’s Trump International Golf Links has announced it will re-open its championship links course for its first full playing season on Thursday, April 11. To start this year’s golf season, leading golf brands, including Taylor Made, Titleist, Callaway, Vega and Trackman, will come together to showcase the latest golf products and provide a free custom fitting service for golfers of all...

  • Bargain April deal at Oceanico Golf

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Oceânico Golf has revealed an exclusive tee-time deal to the stunning Amendoeira Golf Resort in the Algarve for those seeking a last minute blast of sunshine before the month is up.  Ideal for groups and families, the resort boasts 36-holes of championship golf, first-class accommodation and leisure facilities. And until the end of April, guests can enjoy 18 holes around either the...

  • emergency chopper landing at aldwickbury park

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 April 2013

    Aldwickbury Park welcomed some unexpected guests when the Herts Air Ambulance (HAA) made an emergency landing between the 10th and 18th fairways. As chance would have it, the club’s chosen captains’ charity for 2013 is the HAA and both golfers and staff warmly received the crew in the clubhouse once all were safely on the ground. After its emergency landing on Aldwickbury Park’s 18-hole...

  • summer special breaks at thorpeness

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 4 April 2013

    The East Anglian county of Suffolk boasts some outstanding courses and right up there with the best of them is Thorpeness Hotel & GC, a highly popular 2-FORE!-1 venue. The home of an outstanding and challenging James Braid heathland course and a charming three star on-site hotel, Thorpeness really is a great place to stay and play – particularly if you...

  • Free lessons this weekend at st enodoc

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Classy North Cornwall club St Enodoc Golf Club is offering free golf lessons this weekend as part of its involvement in Cornwall Golf Week 2013. The aim of Cornwall Golf Week is to encourage new golfers to take up the sport and to make golf clubs more accessible by giving complimentary taster sessions at clubs throughout Cornwall. Organised by the Cornwall County...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Six more top 2-FORE!-1 money-saving venues where you’re guaranteed a great golfing encounter… *Linden Hall, Northumberland – A top stay and play venue in the north east. The course itself is a fast maturing parkland and is usually in top condition, boasting a terrific variety of holes including a quartet of classy par-3s and a thrilling double dogleg par-5 finale. *The Roxburghe,...

  • Pam breaks new ground at historic Nairn

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    For the first time in its 125-year history, the Nairn Golf Club has given its support to a touring professional competing at the highest level. The historic commitment means Ladies European Tour rookie Pamela Pretswell will sport the famous cross-club logo and represent the prestigious Highland club during her first season on tour. The association is especially significant as Pamela’s last amateur...

  • Newlook Leeds Golf Centre layout re-opens

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    After 15 months of redevelopment, Leeds Golf Centre has formally opened the new Wike Ridge course layout for play as part of its impressive wider £2million redevelopment.  The facility – the home of modern golf – has worked in conjunction with Ilkley-based Jonathan Gaunt of Gaunt Golf Design to redevelop and reinvigorate its 18-hole Wike Ridge course ahead of a busy...

  • Top Open events lined up for prince’s

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    Top Kent links Prince’s, which neighbours Royal St George’s, has some cracking open events coming up including the Spring Mixed Open on April 21st. This is a 27 hole Mixed Foursomes Stableford event played over the three loops of nine holes (Himalayas, Shore and Dunes) and the format of the day is: Coffee on arrival, 18 holes, soup and rll, 9...