2012

  • It’s a great time to head for the Algarve

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 14 February 2012

    The Algarve Promotion Bureau has launched an online integrated campaign to drive early summer holiday bookings to the world-class golfing destination in 2012. The campaign portal (www.bookingalgarve.co.uk) works alongside the Algarve’s website to provide information about the destination as well as operating as a direct booking portal which will remain live until March 31st.  The Algarve Promotion Bureau is working with 19...

  • 2-FORE!-1 Best of Britain: Hampshire

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 14 February 2012

    You’ll find some quality 2-FORE!-1 golf in Hampshire – top courses offering half-price green fees with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are six not-to-be-missed tracks, all guaranteeing a great round at a bargain price. STAR COURSE *Marriott Meon Valley – an impressive stay and play venue just outside Southampton. Plotted within over 225 acres of exquisite parkland, this Marriott country club is regarded as one of the...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 golf on Monday 13 February 2012

    Not sure where to use that coveted 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Here are six more top 2-FORE!-1 tracks which will definitely provide plenty of golfing thrills and spills… *Stapleford Park, Leics – a class act on and off the course. The Donald Steel-designed course  is a great test of golf as members of the European Seniors Tour have recently discovered. It’s nearly always...

  • Make this a Valentine’s Day to remember

    Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 10 February 2012

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner (next Tuesday), you can surprise the special person in your life than with a relaxing break at one of the hundreds of UK venues available through BookaSpa.com. The Windsor-based company, part of the Golfbreaks group, has a fantastic selection of  special offers that will keep spa lovers and golfers alike happy, ensuring the romantic month of...

  • Great spring offers at top Suffolk venue

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 February 2012

    Throughout March and until April 6th, in the lead up to the US Masters at Augusta, Ufford Park will be running several top deals to entice golfers to this corner of Suffolk. A new deal, available during February and March, means a four-ball can tee it up for only £80 after 11am with two buggies being part of this special offer. Other Ufford Park...

  • Cruise and golf event in Brittany

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 9 February 2012

    Brittany Ferries and well known charity, The Lord’s Taverners, have come together in a fund-raising golf tournament in France this Spring with an entry price of only £99 per person. This includes a crossing with car from Portsmouth to St Malo overnight on Monday 19th March on board the luxury cruise-ferry, Pont Aven; a round of golf at one of...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 8 February 2012

    Undecided where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Here are six more 2-FORE!-1 crackers which guarantee a great golfing day out… *Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales – celebrated its centenary last year and was designed by the legendary Harry Vardon just over a century ago. Loftily sits on a headland with striking views of the coastline of Cardigan Bay, and the Welsh countryside. *Ballater, Scotland...

  • Historic Carnoustie event sells out in 10 minutes!

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012

    Carnoustie’s Craw’s Nest Tassie can lay claim to the title of Britain’s most popular amateur golf tournament – all 339 places for the 2012 event were snapped up within 10 minutes of the competition’s online application system going live! Such was the level of interest, a further 80 reserve places were also filled for the week-long event staged each September over...

  • Great spring golf offer at Stoke Park

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012

    Groups of golfers can have an absolute ball at classy Buckinghamshire venue Stoke Park this spring when the following star value offer is up for grabs during March and April. *Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, 18 holes of golf and two-course lunch or dinner in a private room (minimum of eight players). Cost is £95 per person during March and...

  • Start new season in style at St Andrews

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 6 February 2012

    Golfers are being invited to take part in a new season-opening tournament being staged by Kingsbarns Golf Links and the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in St Andrews. The inaugural Belhaven Best Spring Cup will get the 2012 season off to a flying start when it takes place from Thursday March 29 to Saturday March 31 2012. The event...

  • 2-FORE!-1 best of Britain: East of England

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 6 February 2012

    The East of England boasts many great golf courses and fortunately plenty of them belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf and therefore offer half-price green fees…with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. * Forest Pines – 27 holes of quality tree-lined golf in northern Lincolnshire. As it winds its way around the majestic trees and into open heathland, the longest and arguably best 18-hole selection involves the Forest and...

  • Great summer day out at glorious Goodwood

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 6 February 2012

    The glorious Goodwood Estate in West Sussex provides the perfect background for visitors to enjoy an innovative “Dawn to Dusk” day out that combines golf, a thrilling evening of horse racing and music from some of the best-known DJs in the UK this Summer. The keynote is enjoyment and will be launched on three dates in June when evening horse racing...

  • Get the next Today’s Golfer on the iPad

    Written by TG staff writer on Friday 3 February 2012

    The next action-packed instalment of Today’s Golfer is out on February 23rd and, don’t forget, is also available on the iPad. iPad issues cost £3.99 each but the app – available here  – is FREE. The new iPad service and option means that  wherever you are you can check out the many golfing goodies on offer in golf’s no.1 magazine… And what a fantastic read...

  • £33 special offer to stay at the belfry

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 2 February 2012

    That’s right, you can stay at the world-famous West Midlands venue for just £33.33 per person if you make the booking between 4-7pm today! This amazing offer is valid until May 31 – so long as you book online at www.thebelfry.com or call 0300 500 0401, quoting 333 during the three hour booking window. It is available on new bookings only and...

  • 2-FORE!-1 Best of Britain: East Lothian

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 30 January 2012

    Just east of Scotland’s capital Edinburgh you’ll find some stunning 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can play for half-price – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course – including the world’s oldest course. Try any of these out and you won’t be disappointed: * Musselburgh Links Old Course – Forget St Andrews, this is where golf first started: it’s officially recognised as the oldest golf course in...

  • Free golf on offer at Whittlebury park

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 30 January 2012

    Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire is offering new members the opportunity to join for next season and enjoy free golf membership until April 1st 2012. New members can join now for the next golfing season – commencing on April 1st  – and enjoy all the benefits of full membership for the remainder of the 2011/12 season (until 31st March) – at no additional...

  • Fancy some free golf in lovely Lisbon?

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 January 2012

    A unique golf experience combining unlimited free golf in Portugal with ownership of a fantastic holiday home has been unveiled by Lisbon Coast Golf Club – a new concept from internationally-renowned property developers Pelicano. In a world first for golf breaks and travel, joining the Lisbon Coast Golf Club gives golfers and their families the very best opportunity to enjoy a...

  • Edgbaston GC gets new lease of life

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 26 January 2012

    One of Birmingham’s most prestigious golf clubs has secured its long term future in the city centre, providing a new lease of life to its members and golfers in the West Midlands. Edgbaston Golf Club has successfully negotiated a longterm, 99 year lease, with Calthorpe Estates to retain control of its city centre golf course and historic clubhouse. The news has been...

  • Mannings Heath £300,000 refurb completed

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 25 January 2012

    The future is looking extremely bright for Mannings Heath Golf Club in West Sussex as a £300,000 transformation project has been completed over a two-year period. As a result, the prestigious 6,683 yard Waterfall Course has been chosen for the 2013 English Women’s Open Amateur Strokeplay Championship and there are exciting prospects of being regarded as a future pre-qualifying venue for...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 24 January 2012

    Another top six tracks which should be on your 2-FORE!-1 radar in 2012. Remember you can play all of them for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. * Gleneagles (Queen’s course), Perthshire, Scotland –  it may be regarded as the third of the trio of Gleneagles courses but the Queen’s is an absolute gem and classic in its own right. The par-66 may lack...

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