Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 21 January 2014
More cracking 2-FORE!-1 courses to keep you on-course for a memorable golfing experience for significantly reduced green fees. This week’s picks have something for everyone, including a classic Welsh links and a formidable Scottish parkland. *The Warwickshire (King’s Course), Warwicks – The King’s course reigns: not only is it the longer of the two Karl Litten-designed courses – the neighbouring Earl’s...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 17 January 2014
JCB has announced a new wave of investment in Staffordshire with plans for a £30 million golf course next to its World HQ to help boost sales and build global awareness of its brand. The proposals for a spectacular 18-hole, 7,150 yards, Par 72 championship golf course centre on 240 acres of rolling countryside to the south of its Rocester headquarters.
Friday 17 January 2014
Redditch Golf Club has appointed Sue McDevitt as its new General Manager. She is the first female general manager at the Lower Grinsty Lane golf club which celebrated its centenary in 2013. And she has already hit the ground running, getting to know the club’s members during the festive season. She started officially on January 2 and was selected from what club chairman...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 16 January 2014
Golfers are being offered the experience of a lifetime and the chance to play a collection of Europe’s finest golf courses with the launch of an exciting range of five-star Spanish golf breaks for the start of 2014. Kempinski Hotel Bahía, Marbella-Estepona, has unveiled an array of packages providing access to the Costa del Sol’s most famous venues – including the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 16 January 2014
Yorkshire is a big county and is big in terms of quality golf courses too with a good number fortunately belonging to 2-FORE!-1 and offering 2-FORE!-1 golf. Here are some of the best in the north of the White Rose county… *Rudding Park – Outstanding mature parkland Hawtree layout ably supported by the testing, engaging six-hole Repton Course, superb facilities plus...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 15 January 2014
New figures released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) show the emirate’s golf tourism offering grew by 49% in the number of overseas rounds played in 2013 compared to 2012. The figures reaffirm the emirate’s status as one of the world’s most desirable golf destinations, validating Abu Dhabi’s strategy to deliver sustainable golf tourism via its...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 15 January 2014
Golfers are being offered the ideal base to explore the cream of southern England’s golfing heritage with a range of affordable overnight stays within minutes of some of the game’s most famous and iconic venues. With its close proximity to the likes of Wentworth, Sunningdale (pictured) and The Berkshire, Royal Berkshire, an Exclusive Venue offers the perfect place to enjoy a...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 14 January 2014
Check out the cream of the 2-FORE!-1 crop. Quality courses you can play from one end of the country – Dorset’s Bridport & Dorset – to the other, (Scotland’s magical Murrayshall)… without having to break the bank to tee it up. There are around 900 courses in 2-FORE!-1 and here, once again, are six more of the very best… *Bridport &...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 14 January 2014
Golfers are being invited to take part in the second Chateau des Vigiers and St Emilion Grands Crus Classés Association St Emilion Crus Classes Trophy, a special Pro-Am event, in France on June 6-8. Last year’s successful inaugural event saw 12 teams, comprising one pro and six amateur players from all over France and England, compete with the first trophy winner...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 13 January 2014
Burnham Beeches Golf Club, the oldest club in Buckinghamshire, are now the proud owners of the land they play their golf upon. Having leased the land for 122 years from the Burnham Trust, set up by Lord Burnham, the Club have now acquired the freehold covering their course, clubhouse and practice facilities. The club was originally founded in 1891 on land owned...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 13 January 2014
The Isle of Man, off the north west coast of England, is a terrific place to stay and play whatever time of the year. Easily accessible by both sea and air, the wonderful island boasts nine golf courses including the stunning ancient links of Castletown (pictured) which guarantees plenty thrills and spills by the coast. You can experience the island’s impressive collection...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 13 January 2014
Top Leicestershire venue Stapleford Park are inviting golfers – and non-golfers – to trial their Country Club Membership from January to March. as an alternative to splashing out on an expensive gym membership that probably won’t get used after a few weeks. The Melton Mowbray resort is offering a three month (last day for applications is 31st January) ‘taster’ for the Country...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 13 January 2014
Amazingly you can stay at one Machrihanish Dunes, one of Scotland’s leading resorts, for just £69 this winter…and you can take along a friend for just £1 extra! This fantastic offer is good for any night (including weekends!) between now and 28 February, and includes full Scottish breakfast for both guests plus a free bottle of wine waiting in your room...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 6 January 2014
Another classy crop of 2-FORE!-1 courses, ranging from a Devonian delight to a shining north east Scotland star, you can experience and enjoy for seriously discounted green fees – thanks to 2-FORE!-1. *Ilfracombe, Devon – Short but challenging seaside layout owing to the potentially lethal combination of the prevailing south westerly winds and undulating terrain. A true Devon delight and only...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 3 January 2014
2014 is a massive year for legendary Scottish golf resort Gleneagles. Not only is the so-called ‘Riviera in the Highlands’ staging the Ryder Cup in September but it is also celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2014. And it is marking the landmark anniversary in style, by offering guests the following three special packages: *A Special Blend – A unique whisky experience where...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 3 January 2014
Ian Taylor has been appointed Head Professional at Essendon Country Club near Welwyn Garden City. Taylor (pictured) joins the staff of Hertfordshire’s most progressive club after spending seven years working at East Herts Golf Club, most recently as the club’s Teaching Professional. For the last 12 months the 26 year-old has also been Head of Coaching at Golf 121, an innovative mobile...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 2 January 2014
It promises to be a sizzling summer for golfers competing in the Mercedes Benz South Yorkshire Heathland Classic being played in early June at three of England’s finest inland courses. The Heathland Classic pairs event takes place over three days (betterball format) at Notts GC (Tues June 3rd), Sherwood Forest (June 4th) and The Lindrick (June 5th. All three venues are consistently...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 2 January 2014
Hertfordshire offers plenty of quality golf, including one graced by the world’s best players and another designed by the one and only, late great Seve Ballesteros. And fortunately they belong to 2-FORE!-1 so you can play them for half-price…. *The Grove – One of the finest inland courses in the land, specially when it comes to conditioning. Think Augusta and you’ve...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 30 December 2013
It wasn’t a merry Christmas at Surrey’s Camberley Heath Golf Club following an attempted burglary just hours before Christmas Day. The unwanted visitors drove into the main entrance of the doors of the Clubhouse between 9.40pm – 10.30pm causing significant damage to the entrance. The intruders gained access to the building, however were not successful in stealing anything. Surrey Police are appealing...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 30 December 2013
The new year is nearly upon us and you can start 2014 in style at these super six 2-FORE!-1 venues which all offer a memorable golfing experience and, thanks to 2-FORE!-1, you won’t have to break the bank to tee it up. Another major plus is that they’re all year-round venues too so they’re bound to be in good condition… *Forest...