Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 10 April 2014
The Shire London (pictured), which features the UK’s only full Seve Ballesteros course design, has announced the completion of a major series of course refurbishments and facilities upgrades for the 2014 season. The changes include new bunkering and greenside modelling work on The Ballesteros Masters Course to increase the challenge of what is already regarded as one of England’s most demanding tests...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 10 April 2014
Liverpool and Scotland legend Kenny Dalglish and former Aston Villa striker turned Sky Sports TV pundit Alan McInally will be seeking hat-tricks of a different kind when they compete in the 18th edition of the Footballers’ Golf Classic at La Manga Club this summer. The duo have both won the event twice before and will be joined at the top Spanish...
Tuesday 8 April 2014
While most golf clubs in the area are trimming down their budgets and cutting back, Windlesham is doing the reverse; investing close to two million pounds over the past twelve months. The junior section of the Club has been one of the key beneficiaries of this. Windlesham has always enjoyed a well-balanced blend of genders and age groups at the Club...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 8 April 2014
Golfers across the south and south east of England are being invited to start the new season in style with the launch of Mannings Heath’s ‘Golden Ticket’ promotion on its renowned Waterfall Course (pictured) this April. The popular members-only course in Horsham, West Sussex, is offering one tee time per day to non-members at the exclusive rate of £180 for up...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 8 April 2014
Gran Canaria’s five star Sheraton Salobre Golf Resort & Spa (pictured) has enjoyed a scintillating start to 2014 and golf groups can enjoy discounts of up to 45 per cent at the premier golfing destination this spring – with a five-night half-board stay including unlimited golf available from £385 per person. The Canary Islands’ only 36-hole golf complex is offering mouth-watering...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 8 April 2014
Over the past 18 months, De Vere Hotels & Resorts has invested heavily in its leading portfolio of championship UK golf courses and these investments are now paying handsome dividends. Statistics recorded by De Vere show that there has been almost half of the total 2013 rainfall over the past three months, however the numbers of course closures across De Vere’s...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 7 April 2014
Following the success of last year’s English Senior Open at Rockliffe Hall (pictured), Co. Durham, the luxury resort is poised to unveil its plans for this year’s event. Representatives from the European Senior Tour will be at Rockliffe Hall tomorrow (Tuesday) to announce details about the prestigious tournament which will this year include a charity partnership with Catterick-based Help for Heroes Phoenix...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 7 April 2014
Carnoustie golf has heralded a bright new era with the revamped Buddon Links officially opened for play in time for the start of the 2014 season. The extended course was opened by Angus Provost, Helen Oswald, together with new Carnoustie Golf Links Management Committee Chairman, Pat Sawers, who hit the first shot on one of the new holes. The ceremony was also...