Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 March 2011
Traditionally the season gets underway when the golfing world turns its attention to Augusta when the world’s elite professionals gather to play the first major of the year, the US Masters. The awe-inspiring setting of the pristine course with its manicured fairways and greens, its spectacular display of colourful azaleas and rhododendrons and beautifully blue water hazards at Augusta National...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 March 2011
Golf will make way for polo this summer when the world renowned Celtic Manor Resort hosts its first ever polo tournament. Polo at the Manor will take place on Saturday 2nd July 2011 on a specially created polo field on the former Ryder Cup 2010 practice ground, adjacent to the Twenty Ten Course. Host venue of golf’s 2010 Ryder Cup, one of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 7 March 2011
Kingsbarns Golf Links has announced that Stuart McEwen, General Manager since early 2000, has informed the Company of his decision to leave Kingsbarns. Stuart is proud of the international acclaim Kingsbarns has achieved under his leadership. From its opening in July 2000 it has consistently been ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World and has hosted ten Alfred...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 7 March 2011
Great Scot Sandy Lyle, a double major winner, learnt his golfing skills in the county of Shropshire which is the home of several top 2-FORE!-1 Golf venues. And they include Hawkstone Park where former Open and US Masters champion Lyle was brought up in golfing terms – his father was longtime club professional there. Other Shropshire 2-FORE!-1 tracks well worth using that...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 7 March 2011
The legendary Seve Ballesteros is asking golfers across the UK to help beat brain cancer by asking their club to take part in the National Golf Club Challenge 2011, which takes place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July. The challenge will help raise much needed funds for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation, which is working together with Cancer Research UK to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 3 March 2011
The Celtic Manor Resort, host venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup, is preparing to welcome the elite of world football this weekend, with the International Football Association Board (IFAB) choosing the prestigious venue to host its 125th Annual General Meeting. The IFAB will convene this Saturday in Celtic Manor’s award-winning Convention Centre, with goal-line technology top of the agenda. This is...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 3 March 2011
2-FORE!-1 GOLF features over 1,000 participating courses with many offering half-price golf (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) at the traditionally busy weekend periods. And here’s six more of the best where you can use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in style this Saturday or Sunday… *Caversham Heath, Berkshire – fine par-73 heathland layout. *The Players Club, near Bristol – home of the formidable, highly challenging Codrington...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 3 March 2011
Marriott Golf Hotels and Resorts were rewarded at the inaugural 59Club Awards, winning a total of four accolades for its prominent golf resorts. A total of 17 awards were presented on the evening, with Marriott golf venues positioning first or second in eight of the categories. The group’s success at the awards is another clear indication of the continued excellence provided by...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 3 March 2011
Festival season tees off this weekend in Platja d’Aro, one of Spain’s most popular resorts and golf locations on the Costa Brava. It brings together a true mix of worldwide carnival traditions, high-quality golf courses, stunning beaches,sensational gastronomy and picturesque Catalan scenery. This week, Platja d’Aro’s Carnival, the town’s largest festival and one of the most popular events in Costa Brava,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 2 March 2011
One of the most respected family-owned hotel groups in the UK is celebrating 30 years of success. And to celebrate the milestone and dramatic progress of the group, now named Exclusive Hotels, an exciting bonus is being offered to golfers at the two championship venues – Mannings Heath in Horsham in Sussex and The Manor House near Castle Combe, Wiltshire. The first...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 2 March 2011
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue the Vale Resort in Wales has been recognised as the ‘UK’s Most Enjoyable Golf Course’ at the inaugural 59 Club Awards Dinner, established to recognise excellence in golf. 59club’s independent panel of testers was responsible for picking the winner of the award from over 50 courses. After whittling the finalists down to two, The Vale’s Wales National course and...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 2 March 2011
De Vere golf resorts, including Cameron House on the banks of Loch Lomond and Wychwood Park in Cheshire, were well to the fore at the recent 59Club awards dinner. As well as individual and venue specific awards, the strength and breadth of the De Vere portfolio was highlighted with De Vere Golf picking up several headline awards including ‘Golf Group of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Top Surrey resort Foxhills has purchased Farleigh Court Golf Club from Oxford Hotels and Inns and will invest a further £2m in the Croydon club in the next 18 months. Following the launch of its £5m Health Spa and Youth Club, family-run Foxhills has bucked the trend in falling club membership. Foxhills MD, Marc Hayton explains, “We’re delighted with the members’ reaction...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 March 2011
Steve Slinger – Group Golf Manager of the Exclusive Hotels chain – is leading one of the most ambitious fund raising campaigns involving more than 200 cyclists set to cover nearly 300 miles this summer to raise more than £30,000 for cancer research. He will be joined part of the way by staff, guests and supporters as he faces the daunting task of...