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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 22 January 2013
The county of Sussex is the home of some top quality golf courses and fortunately many belong to the 2-FORE!-1 scheme and offer half-price golf with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here are a handful of Sussex’s 2-FORE!-1 finest: *Crowborough Beacon – Tight mature heathland layout which is always in outstanding playing condition. Watch out for the star 5th hole which requires a long drive...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
The five red star Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews is celebrating the best possible start to 2013 with three very high profile awards. VisitScotland has acknowledged the “exceptional standards” at the Home of Golf resort with five gold stars through its national tourism Quality Assurance Scheme. Richard Pinn, VisitScotland Regional Director, explains: “Our gold award recognises serviced accommodation businesses...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 21 January 2013
As soon as the snow disappears and courses dry out up and down the country, make sure you book a round to remember at these stunning 2-FORE!-1 venues. Remember you can play all of them for half-price so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Gleneagles, (Queen’s course) Perthshire, Scotland – It may be regarded as the third of the trio...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Hotel and Country Club has organised a Special Open Day aimed at local club and society golfers. The purpose of the Open Day, to be held on Wednesday April 10th, is to allow golfers the opportunity to take part in an event at Hanbury Manor and sample the facilities at the acclaimed 5-star Hertfordshire Golf & Country...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
UK golfers have an opportunity to take part in Abama Golf & Spa Resort’s fourth international pro-Am which is being staged from March 14-17. Since its launch, the prestigious tournament at the five-star resort has attracted Spanish super model Andres Velencoso, ex-Real Madrid and FC Barcelona midfielder Luis Figo and former Real Madrid star Guti. With Porsche sponsoring, professionals and amateurs worldwide...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 21 January 2013
Experienced professional Gary Silcock has become a part of La Manga Club’s illustrious golfing history after being appointed as the new director of golf at the luxury resort in Murcia, Spain. Silcock has a proven track record in the golf industry having worked at a number of top resorts worldwide over the last two decades including St Andrews’ Old Course Hotel,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 January 2013
No, you’re not seeing things: you could soon be on your way to the magical Portuguese capital and enjoying up to nine rounds of unlimited golf for a mere £89 per person! This amazing deal is available through UK-based golf travel operator Glencor Golf and is available for travel until February 15th, 2013. But you need to be quick off the...
Friday 18 January 2013
We know keeping a golf course in good condition isn’t easy, especially with the poor weather the UK has had in the last few years, and we appreciate how much hard work greenkeepers put in. In order to demonstrate this to the Today’s Golfer readers we would like all greenkeepers in the UK to take this quick survey to...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013
The Wilmslow Golf Club are offering golfers in the North West the chance to get their game into shape for 2013 at their new state of the art Player Performance Centre. The practice facility is open for tuition and custom fitting to members and non-members and has been kitted out with the latest equipment including a TrackMan launch monitor for ball flight analysis.
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 16 January 2013
If you book your golf break by the end of January for travel any time in 2013 you can pick up some amazing rewards through Golfbreaks.com Depending on the size of the party and the destination, rewards up for grabs include Bonus Breakpoints worth up to £600 and the award-winning, adjustable TaylorMade R11s driver. The bonus points can be redeemed against...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 15 January 2013
North Yorkshire is a 2-FORE!-1 stronghold and offers a plethora of venues offering quality golfing action for half the cost of normal green fee rates – provided you’re a 2-FORE!-1 voucher holder. * Aldwark Manor – If you enjoy a nice relaxing round you’ll be in golfing heaven at Aldwark Manor: the course sits perfectly within 120 acres of parkland, featuring mature,...