Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
Burhill Golf Club will play host to Europe’s top up-and-coming tour players having been chosen to host a PGA EuroPro Tour event. The Walton-on-Thames venue welcomes aspiring European Tour professionals from across the continent from Thursday July 30, to Saturday August 1, when players will tackle the spectacular New Course. The PGA EuroPro Tour, a development tour for young...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 4 February 2009
April will see the completion of the golf course developments at the Manor House and Ashbury Golf Hotels situated on the foothills of Dartmoor, West Devon . The venue will soon boast four eighteen hole courses – the Kigbeare (6464 yards), Beeches (5726 yards), Oakwood (5400 yards) and Willows (2018 yards par 3 course). There will also be a 27 hole combination course: Pines 6400 yards,...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 2 February 2009
Fancy a great golfing holiday in the sun and helping a major charity at the same time? Then Alliss Promotions, in conjunction with Andalucia Golf, will be running the Antequera Golf Tournament, from May 18-21 at Antequera Golf Club and Hotel, Costa del Sol, Spain. The host course is spectacular and challenging and is surrounded by the beautiful El Torcal Natural Park...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
Looking to escape the winter doldrums? Why not treat yourself to a cracking break at Greg Norman’s world-famous Doonbeg over the coming months. You’re guaranteed a luxury break without paying luxury prices! At just €222 per person, there’s every reason to visit Ireland’s premier luxury destination. The Doonbeg Winter Package includes: *2 nights bed & breakfast (3 night packages...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 28 January 2009
There’s a terrific stay & play deal going down at the delightful Dartmouth Golf & Country Club next month (February). Believe it or not between Feb 1-5 and Feb 8-12 golfers will benefit from the following: One Night Bed & Breakfast, two days unlimited golf, one buggy per two people for 18 holes on the Championship Course for each day of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 27 January 2009
Mission Hills Golf Club has been recognised as the “World’s Largest Golf Club” by the Guinness World Records for the fifth year running. Magical Mission Hills boasts 12 premier 18 hole courses designed by many of the greatest golfers and course architects from five continents. In May 2004, after an unprecedented feat of engineering that saw five courses built within 16 months, Mission...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 26 January 2009
Darren Clarke’s stunning layout at Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort near Dublin has been chosen to host the European Challenge Tour’s fifth Challenge of Ireland tournament from June 11-14. Together with European Golf Design and the club’s owners, the Jackson family, Ryder Cup hero Clarke helped design the Champions Club at Moyvalley, describing it as “a labour of love”. Clarke – who...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 January 2009
Following a highly successful year for its junior section, the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel & Country Club has announced a number of fantastic promotions designed to make golf more accessible to budding young golfers. From the February 1st any adult taking up full-membership at Breadsall Priory will receive an additional complimentary membership any children they have under 18 years of...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 23 January 2009
Norwich’s Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club has just launched a cracking “Year’s Golf Membership” offer aimed at golfers who are finding it increasingly difficult to make time for a round of golf. Designed to appeal to those for whom time is of the essence, this year long weekday membership offer for £349 consists of: unlimited golf after 2pm from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Surrey’s Kingswood Golf and Country Club is set to see some of its original James Braid bunkering renovated under the direction of Swan Golf Designs. The renowned Braid (pictured right) designed the original course back in the 1920s and Swan Golf Designs has carried out a comprehensive analysis and made recommendations for its sympathetic renovation. Owner, Tom Hilliard, vice-president of the Variety...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Yes, you did read it right: you can actually stay – and play – at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue – The Belfry for under £70! So here’s your big chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the greats of the game at The Belfry just outside Birmingham. However, this offer is strictly limited on a first come, first served basis...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
The new Nick Faldo course at Lough Erne Golf Resort, near Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, boasts “the most refreshing” halfway house in the world of golf. The class halfway house act is breathtakingly situated behind the ninth green on the shores of The Faldo Course which opens in July. In an inspired departure from the traditional log cabin style of refreshment facility favoured...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 16 January 2009
The classy 5-star Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club, near Ware, Hertfordshire has announced a fantastic New Year offer for golfers. This special offer for £65 is available from Monday – Friday until March 31st and includes: coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes of golf and a sumptuous two course buffet afterwards. Offer is subject to availability and requires a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Here’s your big chance to join former England football captain David Platt on the 2009 Prestige Golf Tour. The Prestige Tour is held at top venues up and down the country, including the likes of Wentworth, Royal Birkdale and The Grove. It is run by ex-Aston Villa and Arsenal midfielder Platt’s Major Golf Events company with the seven handicap boss enthusiastically appearing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s leading hotel group, is offering a fantastic golf break to remember. Forever. Guests can relax and unwind in style as well as tackle one of the country’s greatest courses. And you can do all this without having to break the bank! Situated on the striking coast of County Down, Ardglass Golf Club offers both a warm welcome...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
If you know anything about golf then you will know that Portugal is one of the very best golf holiday or golf break destinations in the world. Several decades of investment and golf course building around the Algarve and the Lisbon coast has created some of the very best golf break destinations on earth. And because Portugal and it’s golf courses are...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Spain is the most popular golf holiday destination in Europe by a country mile and with good reason – Spain has some of the best golf courses around. Spanish golf destinations such as Malaga and La Manga golf are always high on everyone’s shopping lists when it comes to golf holidays and golf breaks and with the right knowledge you can grab...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Stuck for cash in 2009 when it comes to your annual golf holiday? Well fear not as the some of the best golf courses in the world can be found on your doorstep – so why not think about a UK golf break? The problem can often be sorting the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the best value...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 6 January 2009
A good caddie can make-or-break a round and bagmen are certainly the ‘in’thing in Wales at the moment. Due to rising demand for caddies at courses all over the Valleys, Visit Wales is launching a new National Caddie Scheme this month – the first of its kind in Europe. Basically this means that golfers will be able to book an approved caddy...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Sunday 4 January 2009
Let’s face it, just about anybody who’s picked up a golf club – and many who haven’t – know all about the likes of Turnberry, Royal Birkdale and Wentworth. They’re all tip-top venues and as a result most golfers know all there is to know about such classy courses. But what about the unsung heroes, the courses you’ve probably never even...