Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 15 June 2011
Kingswood Golf & Country Club, Surrey, has become more difficult following the construction of new tees to extend the par-5 14th hole . With the James Braid layout due to host qualifying for the British Seniors Open in July, Kingswood is set to provide a stiff test of skill for those wishing to play in the main event at nearby...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 15 June 2011
Many golfers are keen gardeners – one thing both have in common being a love of the natural environment and the rural delights of the countryside. Now, Kent – known as the Garden of England – is inviting golfers to sample a region that epitomises the ‘green and pleasant land’ with a golf break that also takes in some of the county’s...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 14 June 2011
Woburn Golf & Country Club players have achieved outstanding on-course success in recent times. The English Ladies Amateur Championship was an all-Woburn Final, the title going to Lucy Williams who has been a member of Woburn for about two years although she entered via her other club, Mid-Herts GC. Her opponent in the final was 15 year old Charley Hull who plays...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 14 June 2011
Colin Montgomerie has unveiled a plaque to mark the official reopening of The Dormy Clubhouse at Scotland’s world-famous Gleneagles resort. The £3m refurbishment is part of an ongoing development programme for Gleneagles® and follows the £18m investment since 2007 – ensuring that the facilities remain at the forefront of the luxury hotel industry. It also represents the completion of the next stage...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 13 June 2011
Sussex County Cricket Club and Mannings Health Golf Club, two of the most long established sporting venues in the county have teamed up in a one year partnership deal. Sussex cricketers including Matt Prior, Murray Goodwin, Chris Nash, Ed Joyce, Lou Vincent, Wayne Parnell and Luke Wright are just some of the first team players who will be enjoying the recently...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 June 2011
Yorkshire is rife with quality 2-FORE!-1 venues and that particularly applies to the north of the White Rose county. North Yorkshire has plenty of options when it comes to 2-FORE!-1 and half-price golf, including classy stay and play venues Rudding Park, near Harrogate, and Aldwark Manor just outside York. Elsewhere, both Whitby and Scarborough South Cliff are impressive clifftop tracks and if...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire is a top place to stay and play. It is an exceptional stately home offering golfers and guests the sole use of the entire house, in a private and secluded environment with traditional butler service. This fantastic estate also boasts two championship golf courses and the world-renowned Palmerston Golf Academy plus Michelin-starred dining and exquisite scenery. Packages include: *Coffee...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
Q Hotels have five prestigious golf resorts located throughout the UK and they’ve teamed-up with Today’s Golfer to offer you the following exclusive twilight (from 4pm) action. So why not take full advantage of these extra special discounted prices? *Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel, near York : from £10 per person. *Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort, North Lincolnshire...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 8 June 2011
The countdown towards the 2012 Curtis Cup has begun at Nairn Golf Club, one of Scotland ’s top courses. For the first time, the biennial contest between women amateur golfers representing teams from the USA and GB & Ireland will be played over the celebrated links that overlooks the stunning Moray Firth coastline. While the club’s preparations are well advanced, the most...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 2 June 2011
Yorkshire is a major 2-FORE!-1 courses player – none more so than the west of the county which is rife with top notch 2-FORE!-1 venues. One of the best is Moor Allerton, a stunning 27-hole venue just outside Leeds, while the impressive stay and play venues include the likes of Marriott Hollins Hall, near Bradford, and De Vere Oulton Hall, also...