Written by Jamie Patton on Wednesday 17 February 2010
Wednesday 17th February It’s been a few weeks since you last heard from us and, needless to say, a lot has happened. First, thankfully, we’re still alive. And still enjoying every bit of our whacky odyssey. Second, we have played another handful of superb courses (which I’ll get to soon). Third, the pattern that began on Day 1 – that is, of meeting fantastic people everywhere we...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 16 February 2010
Today’s Golfer is paying homage to golfers scoring an ace by forming a brand new Hole-in-One Club. The TG Hole-in-One Club idea came about following the feature in the latest issue of Today’s Golfer in which four amateur golfers made a bold bid for ace glory on the superb par-3 15th hole on the Ocean Course at Vale do Lobo in...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 16 February 2010
Sir Nick Faldo has announced that the Faldo Series has signed a three-year Major Partnership deal with the acclaimed new Lough Erne Resort in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The deal means the Lough Erne Resort will be designated as the Home of the Faldo Series and the Resort’s award-winning 7,167-yard Faldo Course will host the Faldo Series Grand Final in 2010,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 16 February 2010
With the Christmas Holidays long forgotten and the big freeze continuing to sweep the country, you can rely on The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews to warm the cockles of your heart – not to mention your nose and toes! The iconic Hotel’s “Tee & Toasty” packages at just £125 per person per night is bound...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 16 February 2010
Colin Aldous – owner of Suffolk’s Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa – loved the latest Valentine’s Day to bits…he registered his first ever hole-in-one on his own course! Colin recalled the magical, deeply romantic golfing moment: “I was just playing a friendly game with my eldest grandson Joshua. I didn’t see my tee shot at the par-3 3rd bounce, so feared...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
The world-famous Brabazon course at The Belfry can be experienced for £70, half the normal green fee rate, until the end of this month (feb). And that’s got to be great news for golfers everywhere… So if you want to tackle the mighty Brabazon layout – responsible for so much Ryder Cup joy and despair down the years – for the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 11 February 2010
Parque da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort, the Vigia Group’s flagship resort, has released some fantastic three and seven night offers for people wanting to get away in 2010 to relax and golf. The impressive golf packages are based on three or seven nights accommodation with daily breakfast at the award-winning Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure resort. Each package...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 10 February 2010
Young golfers are being urged to showcase their skills against hundreds of the world’s best junior players when the prestigious U.S. Kids Golf European Championship returns to Scotland this year. Entries are now being sought from junior golfers for this year’s event – the biggest golf tournament taking place in the ‘home of golf’ Scotland in 2010, even surpassing the Open...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010
There’s some quality 2-FORE!-1 golf to be had in and around the city of Manchester where you can make the best possible use of that valuable 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s just six of the best Manchester 2-FORE!-1 GOLF venues where you’re guaranteed an absolute ball both on the course and off it, specially bearing in mind you’ll be teeing it up for half-price…...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010
Leading golf course management company Troon Golf has announced that La Quinta Golf & Country Club is committing significant resource and investment to further improve one of Europe’s most popular golf destinations. Regarded by many as one of the most enjoyable spots for golf, La Quinta has announced strategic redesigns of key holes and renovation plans for the irrigation system.
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 February 2010
Goodwood will host it’s first major golf tournament this summer with the Business Fort English PGA Championship in association with Cobra and 59club. The award-winning 7,104 yards Downs Course – designed by the legendary James Braid – has been selected for this prestigious event by the PGA, the game’s long established governing body, and will take place from July 22-24. The new...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 6 February 2010
This stunning golf villa at La Cala Golf in sunny Spain provides the perfect location for a great golfing break. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the luxury La Cala Resort with its three 18 hole courses, the semi-detached villa boasts four bedrooms (sleeps 8 people), four bathrooms, a private garden and pool. It also happens to overlook the golf course…. The villa has been beautifully...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 February 2010
The 2010 International Pairs World Final will be held at The Carrick on Loch Lomond as part of a new agreement between the world’s largest competition of its kind for club golfers and leading hotel group De Vere. Ross Honey, founder and managing director of International Pairs, has finalised a deal with the hoteliers for them to become one of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 4 February 2010
Royal Liverpool Golf Club on Merseyside is the host venue for the 2012 Ricoh Women’s British Open, the first time that the Club has hosted this prestigious Championship. Royal Liverpool, also known as Hoylake, is the second oldest seaside links golf course in England. Built on a racecourse in 1869, this famous course has played host to some of golf’s most historical...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 February 2010
It may be at the heart of tractor country but the East Anglian town of Ipswich is a hotbed of 2-FORE!-1 golfing activity. And that of course means that several courses in and around the town belong to 2-FORE!-1 and therefore offer half-price green fees – so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Pick of the bunch is almost certainly the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 1 February 2010
That’s right golfers we need your words of wisdom on the courses you’ve recently visited and played. All we ask for is a brief but honest assessment of golfing venues you’ve tackled in recent times along with a rating for a number of key categories including welcome, the tees, greens and facilities on offer and the overall picture. Your words of praise...