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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 23 January 2012
Essex boasts some quality, top value-for-money 2-FORE!-1 courses and here’s the cream of the crop – courses you can tackle for half-price provided you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *The Essex G&CC – a cracking modern par-73 track that will test you all the way. Be warned, there are ten lakes and lots of strategically-placed bunkering to negotiate. *Colchester GC – a well...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 20 January 2012
John Philp has announced his decision to retire at the end of June after 26 years of outstanding service working as Links Superintendent at Carnoustie. 64-year old Philp moved from St Andrews to Carnoustie back in 1985 and subsequently has played a pivotal role in transforming the fortunes of the town’s three golf courses. Carnoustie’s Championship course was in poor shape when...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 19 January 2012
Golfers can enjoy one night golf break specials at the splendid Ufford Park, Suffolk, on Thursday & Sunday Nights, from only £79 per person or Monday – Wednesday, Friday & Saturday from only £99 per person. This great value price is based on two people sharing a standard room and is subject to availability. This one night stay includes dinner from tghe house menu in the Park restaurant,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 19 January 2012
The Belfry – four-time venue for the Ryder Cup and currently up for sale – has reported growth in both the number of golfers playing its three championship courses and using its PGA National Golf Academy during 2011. The number of rounds played over The Belfry’s Brabazon, PGA National and Derby courses increased by 10% from the previous year, taking the total...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 19 January 2012
The hospitality areas of popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Hever Castle GC in Kent have been refurbished for the start of the new season. The elegant new décor in the Astor Lounge & Restaurant and “19th Bar” has met with approval from golfers and guests alike. Additionally, The Astor Lounge, named after the Castle’s previous owner, William Waldorf Astor, displays previously unseen archive material...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 18 January 2012
Booking a group golf break in 2012 has never been more rewarding thanks to a fantastic new-year offer from Golfbreaks.com, one of Europe’s leading golf travel companies. As a way of thanking golfers for booking their group trip early, Golfbreaks.com has created the Golfer’s Gift Pack which rewards those customers who book before the end of February, for travel any time...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 January 2012
Lee Westwood has launched a new Golf Academy at Close House in Northumberland. Westwood became the official Attached Tour Professional at Close House last May and the Academy will take place this summer in partnership with The Co-operative and Activate Sport. Westwood said: “I am very proud of my Academy and the opportunity it presents for young golfers. The Lee Westwood Academy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 16 January 2012
The Belfry – the world-renowned business, golf and leisure resort – is expected to attract “significant international interest” after being officially put on the market. Commercial property agent Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has been appointed to market the 550-acre resort in Warwickshire, regarded as the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, which is owned by Irish-based businessman Sean Quinn Junior. The resort...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 16 January 2012
Head south west – and delightful Devon in particular – for some memorable 2-FORE!-1 golf. Devon boasts some superb courses and fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 and offer half-price green fees provided golfers are in possession of a coveted 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are a handful of Devon’s dazzling best: Royal North Devon – If you enjoy traditional links golf this is the place...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 13 January 2012
Looking for a memorable 2-FORE!-1 round in an exquisite setting? Then check these little beauties out…great courses with views to thrill with an added bonus you can play them for half-price (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher). * Windermere, Cumbria – short-but-ever-so-sweet par-67 track situated in the heart of the Lake District. It has spectacular views over Windermere and the surrounding fells. * Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbys...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 12 January 2012
Award winning Chester-based interior designer, Mark Gillette, has recently completed the first phase of the refurbishment of Formby Golf Club, one of the most outstanding of the eight top-notch links courses located between St. Annes and Liverpool. Founded in 1884, the Club has seen many changes over the years and the current Club Council were keen to make some significant refurbishment...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 10 January 2012
With around 1,000 courses in the UK belonging to 2-FORE!-1 and offering half-price green fees – with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher – there’s almost certainly bound to be a 2-FORE!-1 venue near you. And here are six more of the best venues in the 2-FORE!-1 scheme, courses where you’re guaranteed a brilliant bargain round. So take your pick from these beauties… *Trevose G&CC,...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 9 January 2012
You’ll find about a dozen 2-FORE!-1 venues in this East Anglian county…and not a weak link among them! And here is the pick of the classy Suffolk crop – terrific courses where you can enjoy quality half-price 2-FORE!-1 golf…with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. *Thorpeness GC & Hotel – superb James Braid heathland layout, always in tip-top condition. *Ufford Park – excellent stay...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 6 January 2012
Undecided or haven’t a clue where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Here are six more great courses where you’re guaranteed to have a round to remember…for half the normal green fee! *Carden Park, Cheshire – top De Vere venue with two superb 18-hole layouts including the mighty Nicklaus. *Machrie Hotel, Isle of Islay – wonderful, classic links just off Scotland’s west coast. *Tenby,...