Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 30 May 2014
Colin Montgomerie is still on cloud nine after claiming his maiden major championship with a four stroke victory at the US Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores, Michigan. After a glittering career in which he topped the European Order of Merit eight times, Monty claimed the one prize that had so far eluded him, a major championship, after a stunning final...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 28 May 2014
Looking for a memorable round of 2-FORE!-1 Golf? Look no further: check out any of the super six courses below and you’re guaranteed a game to remember… *Leighton Buzzard (pictured), Bedfordshire – A magical mix of woodland and heathland holes. It’s not the longest layout (two par-4s are under 255 yards) but most fairways are densely tree-lined so you’ve got to keep...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 28 May 2014
England’s footballers have been warming up for their World Cup bid in Brazil at the luxury Vale do Lobo Resort in the Algarve. Players, coaches and support staff were welcomed to Vale do Lobo for a training camp to prepare the squad for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil – the Three Lions kick-off against Italy on June 14th. The resort was...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 23 May 2014
The Scottish Borders is seeing the opening of one of the most exciting golf and business developments and the largest investment in golf in the region for over 10 years. The Woll golf course at New Woll Estate, Ashkirk is officially opening its newly redeveloped holes on the original course at the start of next month (June). Developed to USGA specification the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 23 May 2014
Quinta do Lago, one of Europe’s most prestigious golf resorts, has teamed up with Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley and leading equipment manufacturer TaylorMade to offer four friends the chance of a lifetime to live as golfing royalty for a week. In the free-to-enter Best Fourball Ever competition, the winner and three friends will be flown out to Portugal on a private...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 22 May 2014
You’ll discover over 900 courses in 2-FORE!-1 Golf, including a splendid selection in the county of Oxfordshire. Here are a handful of the very best on offer… *The Wychwood – A hidden gem in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Wychwood has a number of holes which feature water hazards, so shot selection is vital. The course is extremely picturesque, and...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 21 May 2014
2-FORE!-1 is all about top value golf and you’ll certainly get that at these super six courses dotted across the UK. *Celtic Manor (Roman Road course), South Wales – It may be now overshadowed by the Ryder Cup-staging Twenty Ten, but the Roman Road has hosted three Wales Opens and offers a superb collection of holes, particularly the 8th and 14th,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 21 May 2014
Legendary Spanish resort the La Manga Club has launched a range of exciting new Leadbetter Golf Academy ‘stay, play and learn’ packages. The Leadbetter Golf Academy – the only such facility on the Spanish mainland – opened earlier this year and has proved extremely popular, fuelling a 300 per cent increase in guest and resident golf tuition. Overseas visitors can now pre-book...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 16 May 2014
As a celebration of the Ryder Cup being staged at Gleneagles in September, UK-based golf travel company Golf Planet Holidays have managed to secure a sizzling summer Scottish break. The top value Home of Golf package involves a two nights’ B&B stay with three rounds of quality Angus golf – at Montrose, Monifieth and Panmure (pictured), all close to Open Championship venue...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 16 May 2014
Scotland is home to some of the world’s best courses and is in a class of its own when it comes to quality links layouts. Fortunately many belong to 2-FORE!-1 Golf , including the world’s oldest course and a luxury resort with two stunning 18-hole layouts… *Musselburgh Old Links (pictured), East Lothian – Nine-hole courses are not everybody’s cup of tee but...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 15 May 2014
Horsham-based international wildlife charity, the Born Free Foundation, is calling for teams of golfers to take part in this year’s ‘Go Wild Golf Day’ which will this year be attended by the Foundation’s founder and much-loved actress, Virginia McKenna OBE. The event will be held on Thursday 4 September at Surrey’s Gatton Manor Hotel and Golf Club (pictured) near Dorking. Now in...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 14 May 2014
De Vere Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa has furthered its reputation as the leading golf resort in the North West with a £100,000 bunker refurbishment programme across its two championship golf courses. The Cheshire resort and popular 2-FORE!-1 venue has received a host of accolades from leading industry awards over recent years, and this investment aims to further build...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 14 May 2014
This week’s 2-FORE!-1 selection features a former European Tour venue, a Braid links-parkland combo and one of Scotland’s finest inland layouts. Take your pick: the 2-FORE!-1 choice is yours… *Forest of Arden (Arden course), Warwicks – Donald Steel-designed layout which enjoys a wonderful pedigree after hosting the British Masters three times. Unsurprisingly, the Championship circuit is not the easiest parkland track,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 12 May 2014
Unlimited free beer is on offer in Portugal – but only if rain stops play! So confident is the multi-award-winning Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort (pictured) of the weather in Portugal, it’s offering golfers unlimited free beer should they be unable to finish their round in November or February owing to rain. The unusual step has been taken by the 27-hole...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 May 2014
Leaderboard Golf have announced the recent signings of Ladies European Tour professionals Trish Johnson and Becky Brewerton as brand ambassadors for the golf and leisure group. Johnson who has claimed 22 career wins and Brewerton’s 47 top ten career finishes, including a win at Chart Hills, brings a wealth of expertise to the Leaderboard group. The portfolio comprises venues such as The...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 May 2014
Prestigious Hertfordshire venue Brocket Hall has unveiled an exciting five-year plan to upgrade the golfing experience on its Melbourne Course and elevate it to a new, even higher level. Working with highly-regarded course designer Guy Hockley, the upgrades at the historic venue will include bunkering enhancements, a redesign of selected greens and general improvements to the playing surfaces. Work will begin this...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 8 May 2014
Leading 2-FORE!-1 venue Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club (pictured), Suffolk’s leading play and stay destination, will host Britain’s newest festival of golf in July. The Thorpeness Festival of Golf will be played over its classic James Braid designed heathland course on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast from July 28-31. It will be the first dedicated golf festival ever held in East Anglia. The festival features...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
Wiltshire is simply sensational 2-FORE!-1 Golf country with a great variety of courses, magical municipals and some absolutely awesome stay and play venues. Take your pick from any of these these and you’ll be in golfing heaven… *Bowood G&CC – This mature, outstanding Dave Thomas parkland track provides a memorable round and is always in tip-top shape. Bowood has a splendid...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
For the first time in its long history, Moray Golf Club (pictured) has signed a sole-supplier agreement with one of Scotland ’s most respected suppliers of wines and spirits. The announcement forms part of the club’s 125th anniversary celebrations, which also includes the release of a limited edition 15-year-old Speyside single malt and a landmark initiative to bring whiskies from every...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 7 May 2014
Champagne corks were popping at Wharton Park Golf & Country Club after the highly regarded Worcestershire venue scooped the prestigious four star Quality in Tourism award for its boutique accommodation. As part of last year’s major £1.8million investment from owners, the Umbers family, the Bewdley-based club added seven contemporary en-suite bedrooms to its revamped clubhouse. Following a recent visit by a ‘mystery...