2013

  • Motocaddy Become Official De Vere Trolley Supplier

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013

    The market-leading powered trolley brand Motocaddy has signed an exclusive agreement to become the ‘Official Electric Trolley Supplier’ to luxury hotel group De Vere and their 12 golf resorts. As part of the deal, Motocaddy’s S1 electric trolley will be available to players at De Vere resorts including The Belfry, Slaley Hall and The Carrick on Loch Lomond. “We are delighted to sign a new strategic partnership with...

  • TaylorMade Open New Fitting Centre At Celtic Manor

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 7 February 2013

    TaylorMade have opened a new Fitting Center at Celtic Manor, with Welsh rugby legends Gareth Edwards and Martin Williams on hand to officially do the honours. The centre, at the venue of the 2010 Ryder Cup and 2013 European Tour ISPS Handa Wales Open, is the only TaylorMade facility in Wales. Open to golfers of all abilities, it provides state of the art technology...

  • Leeds Golf centre helps put Parry back on track

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013

    Yorkshire golfer, John Parry, who won back his European Tour card at the end of 2012 after a victorious performance at the Catalunya Golf Resort, has praised the facilities and staff at Leeds Golf Centre after a close season of solid effort to secure his place back among golf’s elite. John, 26, has worked tirelessly at Leeds Golf Centre over the...

  • adventure golf goes crazy at hoebridge golf centre

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013

    Since opening its new Pirate Island Adventure Golf Course last December, Surrey’s Hoebridge Golf Centre has welcomed more than 3,000 swashbuckling golfers to tackle the obstacle-strewn 18-hole layout. Receiving approximately 100 visitors per day, the public pay-and-play facility’s newest attraction is swathed in pirate-themed furnishings, including an enormous shipwreck, cannons and treasure chests, for everyone from young buccaneers to old sea-dogs...

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    Head to France for quality wine and golf

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013

    In a move designed to encourage amateur golfers to play with PGA professionals abroad – and to savour the region’s wonderful wine – Château des Vigiers, near Bergerac, France, is staging the first Saint-Emilion Crus Classés Trophy between May 31-June 2. This is an event where the true spirit of wine, golf, gastronomy and friendship comes together. Players from all over...

  • Enjoy an april break in magical majorca

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 6 February 2013

    Avoid the UK’s notorious April showers this year by heading to Majorca to take advantage of three new, four-star, golf-break packages which include Club de Golf Alcanada – voted the best on the island in a recent survey of travelling golfers. With an average of nearly eight hours sunshine each day during April, Mallorca provides the ideal respite from the damp...

  • Gallery: Meet Misson Hills’ Full Size Crazy Golf Course

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 5 February 2013

    Mission Hills Golf Resort in China has started work on what will surely be one of the most incredible golf courses in the world. In short, the host of the WCG Champions event is in the process of building the world’s first full size crazy golf course. Holes will include a 400-yard long tee-to-green reproduction of the Great Wall of China, a par-3...

  • Mill ride G&CC boosted by new ownership

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 5 February 2013

    Mill Ride Golf & Country Club based in Ascot, Berkshire has recently been buoyed by news of a change in ownership. Previous owners Country Club Group completed the sale of Mill Ride on 2nd January 2013 to the company Jeffrey&Hillary UK Ltd which is controlled by Mr. Jeffrey Chao a majority shareholder in global networking products giant TP-Link. The Club...

  • 2-FORE!-1 six of the best

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 5 February 2013

    Six more top 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can play in style and on the cheap (half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) thanks to 2-FORE!-1. *Old Thorns, Hampshire – Any course that was designed by Peter Alliss simply has to be taken seriously, and this track provides the perfect test for golfers – whether they are single-figure or 20+ handicappers looking to improve...

  • Great golf – and ski-ing – in Costa Brava

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 4 February 2013

    Golfers visiting the Costa Brava this winter will have the chance to combine the unforgettable experience of playing Spain’s best golf course with a true alpine pursuit.   “Skiing in Costa Brava has always been a family affair, with resorts devoting their attention to crèches, snow parks and other facilities for the little ones,” commented Ramon Ramos, Director at Costa Brava Girona Tourist...

  • Majlis course proves a classic Dubai venue

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 4 February 2013

    The World Top 100 Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club has welcomed widespread praise from the European Tour’s top golfers and international broadcasters throughout the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.  Following multi-million pound investment into the course’s irrigation to enhance the quality and consistency of all playing surfaces, the final tournament of the ‘Desert Swing’ proved the ultimate test for the upgraded facility. Ken Brown,...

  • Lumine Set To Take Centre Stage In 2013

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 30 January 2013

    Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community is set to cement its status as one of Europe’s most alluring new golf resorts, having been bestowed the honour of hosting a series of high-profile tournaments and industry events in 2013. Located in the heart of the Costa Daurada region in Spain, Lumine has 45-holes of championship golf alongside leisure and accommodation facilities. Highlights of...

  • Sample Irish Golf For A Bargain Price

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 30 January 2013

    Swing Golf Vacations in Ireland are celebrating the upcoming golf season with three special offers, including trips to Killarney, Tralee and Cork. The first deal offers golfers the chance to play one round on each of the Killarney Golf & Fishing Clubs courses – Killarney Killeen (the host venue of the 2010 and 2011 Irish Open) and Killarney Mahonys Pt, with two nights of accommodation...

  • Winged Foot Set To Host 2020 U.S. Open

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 28 January 2013

    The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Winged Foot Golf Club near New York will host the 2020 US Open Championship. “We’re thrilled to bring the US Open back to this outstanding club,” said Thomas O’Toole Jr, USGA Vice President and Championship Committee chairman. “Winged Foot offers a spectacular setting in a dynamic market, and has justifiably earned its reputation as one of the...

  • New TG Travel Awards winners announced

    Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 25 January 2013

    More then 7,000 of you voted in the Today’s Golfer Travel Awards, which recognise the best courses and resorts in Britain, Ireland and continental Europe. Once again, the TG Travel Awards have provided a massive hit having again been sponsored by premier UK-based golf tour operator Your Golf Travel. TG Editor Chris Jones said: “These are the only golf travel awards nominated...

  • Follow In The Pros’ Footsteps At The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013

    Following a successful week surrounding the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has launched some ‘Championship Golf Packages’.  Golfers will be able to indulge in the experience enjoyed by the likes of world number one golfer Rory McIlroy, thanks to the St. Regis bespoke service combined with a tee-time at the adjoining and highly impressive Saadiyat Beach Golf Club,...

  • De Vere Resorts Scoop Six TG Travel Awards

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 24 January 2013

    De Vere have been crowned the ‘People’s Choice’ in our annual Travel Awards as The Belfry and Carden Park headline the honours for the UK’s leading golf resort chain. They swooped six awards in total, which are voted for by our readers and held in association with leading golf travel operator Your Golf Travel. Several De Vere Golf Resorts were recognised in the regional categories that make up the...

  • Bargains galore on offer at top Devon venue

    Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 23 January 2013

    Everybody loves a good bargain and Devon’s Dartmouth Golf & Country Club is no exception, with the resort offering golf groups the chance to take advantage of savings of more than £300 on unlimited golf breaks in 2013.  Golfers can enjoy discounts of up to £332 on three-day group packages at the South Devon resort, with the offer valid until the...

  • Centurion club to take a leaf out of romans book

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 January 2013

    The new Centurion Club near St Albans may not open until the middle of 2013 but already it has been lauded for setting a new benchmark for premium golfing facilities within the UK. Its picturesque 7,200-yard golf club has already been described as a modern classic and that is an accolade which is likely to be endorsed when it opens for...

  • They’re having a snow ball at Ramsdale Park

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 23 January 2013

    If you’re prepared to brave the freezing temperatures, you can take advantage of a FREE game at popular Nottinghamshire 2-FORE!-1 venue Ramsdale Park.  The club’s dedicated staff have been hard at work clearing the snow on the Par-3 Lee Course in order to offer the region’s golfers a game free-of-charge. The usual green fee of £9 has been waived for the nine holes of...

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