2015

  • Alan McInally wins Celeb-Am title at Nailcote Hall

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 12 August 2015

    After a great day of golf at Nailcote Hall, Alan McInally, secured Tuesday’s Celeb-Am title with a score of 3 over par, despite a late charge from fellow soccer TV pundit Don Goodman. The leading professional was Gary Wolstenholme who finished with a score of -2, while the leading team was Social Golfer with -9. Stars out on the course included Ashes-winning...

  • What you might have missed last week

    Monday 10 August 2015

    Callaway’s Great Big Bertha is back! It’s almost 25 years since the original Great Big Bertha was launched. At the time the driver changed the game and was quickly adopted as the #1 on Tour. With such pedigree its no surprise Callaway have decided to redesign and relaunch this legendary model for 2015. Find out more about the new Big Bertha >>     TG...

  • Golf GameBook: Your race to Dubai

    Friday 7 August 2015

    • 100,000 Your Race to Dubai challenge rounds played by golf fans around the world • More than 4,000 golf courses played on Your Race to Dubai across 25 countries • European Tour professionals have won 60% of Your Race to Dubai challenges, halved just 9% and lost 31% In just 80 days, golf fans around the globe have notched up...

  • A Question of Golf at the Olympics

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 5 August 2015

    IOC President Thomas Bach reveals his hopes and dreams for golf’s long-awaited return to the Olympics in Brazil in 2016… *Why was it important for you and the IOC to bring back to the Olympic Games in 2016? THOMAS BACH: As for bringing golf back, I think it was an important step because the growing worldwide representation of golf, the attractivity...

  • Golf at the Olympics just a year away

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 5 August 2015

    The Olympics gets underway exactly a year today and that’s great news for golf which makes a welcome return to the world’s biggest sporting arena – it last featured in 1904! Sixty players will be battling to strike gold, along with silver and bronze, over 72 holes of strokeplay, with no team component, for both men and women. The 60 players will...

  • What you might have missed last week

    Monday 3 August 2015

    Nick Faldo talked us through his top 10 golf courses in the UK When Britain’s most-decorated golfer selects his favourite UK courses, you had better sit up and take notice. Sir Nick Faldo’s illustrious career saw him win six Majors, while playing virtually all of the world’s leading courses. Since retiring he has moved into course architecture and has created outstanding...

  • American Golf opens showcase Academy

    Written by Today's Golfer on Thursday 30 July 2015

    If your game needs some help, head to the new American Golf National Academy, which was opened last week by Stoke City keeper Shay Given.  Based at High Legh Park Golf Club, Knutsford, the state-of-the-art facility offers PGA professionals in store, top coaches on the range, the latest golf equipment and fantastic range facilities.  Hot on the heels of coaching American amateur Jordan...

  • Stars lead new drive to get more women playing golf

    Wednesday 29 July 2015

    Ladies Tour star Charley Hull and BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty are leading a new drive to get more women playing golf. A video campaign called #ThisGirlGolfs is designed to shift the perception that it’s a man’s game, and inspire participation by showcasing women who are already enjoying the game at all levels. The short film below features women and girls of...

  • The British Par 3 Championship: Is this the most fun event in golf?

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015

    Here are 11 good reasons which suggests that the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall, Warwicks, on August 11-14th is just that… *It’s a chance to get up close and personal with the professionals and even a number of golfing legends. * It is a rare opportunity to see the male and female golfers compete against each other. *Because it’s a...

  • Stars get ready for British Par 3 Championship

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015

    Former Open champions Tony Jacklin and Paul Lawrie form part of a star studded cast set to grace the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. The event which takes place from the 11-14th August at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining events in British golf today. Hosting the Championship for the seventh year running...

  • Stuart Broad becomes new The Belfry ambassador

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 24 July 2015

    England fast bowler Stuart has signed up for the world-famous Belfry Hotel & Resort. The hero of England’s 1st Ashes Test victory over the Aussies in Cardiff – he’s a three-time Ashes winner – commented: “The Belfry is one of our country’s most iconic sporting venues, having hosted the Ryder Cup on four different occasions, so I am very proud to...

  • While The Open was finishing, Gary Player was busy raising £145,000 for homeless kids

    Thursday 23 July 2015

    The Berenberg Gary Player Invitational concluded in style on Monday (20 July) and further affirmed the union of golf and giving in what has been an extra special year for the event. This year the Black Knight has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam and his 80th Birthday, whilst title sponsor Berenberg celebrates their 425th anniversary. The...

  • Junior golfers help celebrate TaylorMade Golf’s 15 years of Driver dominance

    Wednesday 22 July 2015

    The event, which celebrated TaylorMade Golf’s 15 years of Driver dominance, brought together some of the biggest names in the sport including Stephen Gallacher, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson for a private Q&A session to share their experiences and give insight to VIPs and the media before the tournament. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invited the children as part of...

  • Legends play in Open Champions competition

    Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 8 July 2015

    Rory McIlroy will miss the first Champion Golfers Ghallenge at St Andrews next week – and the chance to tee it up in an exhibition match alongside Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. The unique event will see players whose Open victories span 60 years taking part.  The defending champion was scheduled to be one of them, until he seriously...

  • Britain’s biggest golf society

    Wednesday 1 July 2015

    Members of Merseyside-based Bunkers Golf Society stood straight and proud. They were steeling themselves for some serious on-course action, poised to go into battle on the splendid links of North Wales GC against old foes The Grimshaw from Skelmersdale. But the three-day Ryder Cup-style early season tournament ended in disappointment for the Bunkers boys, who could not repeat their ‘Miracle...

  • Play in the American Golf Junior Champs

    Written by Today's Golfer on Tuesday 30 June 2015

    After the success of last year’s Junior event, American Golf – in association with PING – is rolling out its Junior Championship across the UK this summer with all proceeds being donated to The Golf Foundation.   There will be 6 regional qualifying events across the country in July and August, with the Grand Final taking place on 26th August at PING’s...

  • More big names poised for Berenberg Gary Player Invitational

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Monday 29 June 2015

    Another string of top names have been added to the already spectacular line-up celebrating the “Union of Golf and Giving” at the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational on July 20 at Wentworth GC. The all-star field now includes eight-time Major winner Tom Watson, as well as 2010 Open Champion and recent U.S. Open runner-up Louis Oosthuizen and  Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter (pictured). Major...

  • Golfer shoots 57… with THREE aces

    Written by Today's Golfer on Monday 29 June 2015

    A former US marine claims to have shot one of the best rounds in history – a 57 that included THREE aces, two of which came on par 4s. A former US marine claims to have shot one of the rounds of golf in history – a 57 that included THREE aces, two of which came on par 4s. Plus-four handicapper Patrick...

  • ClubstoHire open up in America

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 25 June 2015

    ClubstoHire.com, Europe’s largest golf club rental operator, is extending its service to three of America’s most popular golfing destinations from next week. Sets of the latest TaylorMade and Callaway golf clubs will be on offer to golfers flying into Orlando, Florida; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Las Vegas, Nevada from €80 per week. After being pre-selected online, the clubs will be delivered to the...

  • Stay, play & learn at Gleneagles

    Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 25 June 2015

    Golfers have a golden opportunity to improve their game at the legendary Gleneagles resort this summer. Last year’s Ryder Cup venue has launched a new golf break package – the Pro Precision package – which is available all year round at the five star resort. It includes a round of golf on one of Gleneagles’ three championship courses, an hour of tuition...

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