Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 19 June 2013
In this recent interview, Jack Nicklaus recalls the time he designed the golf course at St Mellion, which was his first UK project. ST MELLION: What do you feel that you accomplished, here at St Mellion? JACK NICKLAUS: “First, it helps to understand some of the history of the St. Mellion project. Originally, I twice – maybe three times – turned down the Bond...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 15 June 2013
PGA National Russia has got off to a flying start in their first full season, in what are exciting times for golf in Russia. The magnificent European Golf Design course opened for local market play at the end of last season and since then “The Manor”, the luxurious 10 bedroom clubhouse has been completed and is now accepting in house guests. The...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 14 June 2013
Top 2-FORE!-1 venue The Mere Golf Resort & Spa in Cheshire hosts a star-studed tennis event at the end of the month. And headlining will be 2001 Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic who will lead this year’s Boodles Classique from June 27th and 29th. “This year’s Boodles Classique is shaping up to be an excellent event with the tournament welcoming its strongest player...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 13 June 2013
Despite the recent turmoil and bank crisis in Cyprus, construction of the new 18 hole golf course and academy at Secret Valley continues into the final stages of growing in and will be ready to be handed over within few weeks. The project, which will include two golf courses, the 5 Star Nikki Beach Hotel, two community sports centres, a commercial...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 11 June 2013
With a host of championship courses right on its doorstep, Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa in Camberley, Surrey is the ideal base for a weekend golf break. From just £60 per person, based on two adults sharing a Classic double or twin room, guests can enjoy overnight accommodation at the luxurious four star venue. This includes breakfast and full use...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 11 June 2013
Work has started on building a new state-of-the-art driving range and short game area at the popular Essendon Country Club near Welwyn Garden City. The project is the latest phase of an ambitious long-term plan to transform the 45-hole complex into one of Hertfordshire’s premier golf facilities and is expected to be completed by August. Essendon Country Club started life as Hatfield...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 10 June 2013
Troon, the leader in upscale golf course management, continues to grow its strong presence in North Africa following the announcement that it has been appointed to manage two exclusive new properties in Morocco. Les Jardins De l’Atlas, Marrakech and the California Golf Resort, Casablanca are set to be two of the renowned Palmeraie Dévelopement Group’s flagship projects. Both are set to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 10 June 2013
By completing an extensive two-year refurbishment of its clubhouse, one of Scotland’s most charismatic golf clubs has successfully created a contemporary facility that celebrates the heritage and traditions of the game in a modern setting. Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012, completed the project soon after the start of the season with the development receiving warm...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 June 2013
One of the UK’s top public golf courses celebrates its 20th Anniversary in mid-June this year, with a week-long series of events culminating in a beer festival. Pine Ridge Golf Centre in Frimley, near Camberley in Surrey, kicks off its birthday week with a special “£19.93” green fee on Monday 17th June, marking the year in which the golf course and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 June 2013
As final preparations were made at De Vere Mottram Hall for the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship, the 3rd Annual ‘De Vere Bat & Ball Golfing Challenge’ saw well-known faces from the world of cricket and football combine with golfing legends on the eve of the highly anticipated European Senior Tour event. England cricket hero Darren Gough was joined by the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 5 June 2013
Mytime Golf has announced that the Pype Hayes Golf Course in Sutton Coldfield, will be re-launched to the public on Wednesday 31 July after completely refurbishing the pay and play golf course and clubhouse. This is the first major investment in the region from Mytime Active who last year took on a 50-year contract to run Birmingham City Council’s seven golf...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 5 June 2013
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Barnham Broom is breaking with tradition by holding Norfolk’s first week-long mixed sex tournament from Monday 12 to Friday 16 August. This new event on the East of England’s golfing calendar is introducing a new format where women golfers will be competing directly against their male counterparts in a 5-day matchplay and strokeplay tournament on its two Championship...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 5 June 2013
World long driving star Joe Miller is going back to his family roots after finalising a partnership with Brocket Hall Golf Club to become one of the historic Hertfordshire venue’s new ambassadors. The new role will see the 2010 world champion play an integral part of Brocket Hall’s future plans, including the likes of entertaining corporate clients. Miller’s new association with Brocket Hall...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 4 June 2013
With the sunshine set to continue right through to the weekend, what better way to embrace it than with half price golf?! With 2-Fore!-1’s digital vouchers available to instantly claim via your computer, tablet or smartphone, you can make the decision to head to the first tee with the drop of a hat this week. There are over 900 courses to choose from...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 3 June 2013
Six more top courses where you can tee it up in terrific 2-FORE!-1 style… *Okehampton, Devon – Classy parkland with great greens which set out as a J.H. Taylor nine holer in 1913 but became a ‘full’ course a decade later. It’s a little cracker in the heart of delightful Devon, sheltered by the high tors of Dartmoor. *The Bristol – Splendid...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 31 May 2013
Cheshire boasts around 40 2-FORE!-1 courses and here’s the pick of the classy crop: *De Vere Carden Park – With two wonderful 18-hole Championship courses and a De Vere Hotel and Spa, this Cheshire venue has developed into one of the most charismatic golfing destinations in the country. The Nicklaus course, designed by the Golden Bear, is of course the one everyone...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
PRG, the fastest growing supplier of bespoke golf accessories in the UK and Europe, recorded significant rises in its products being used at the 2013 BMW PGA Championship. From Ian Poulter and Paul Lawrie’s limited edition custom-designed putter covers, to players such as Mark Foster, George Coetzee and Thorbjorn Olesen spotted showing their colours with football accessories adorning their bags at Wentworth. Offering...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 30 May 2013
A lucky member at De Vere Mottram Hall recently experienced one of the best days of his life when, after acing the par-3 3rd during his round, he was presented a congratulatory bottle of champagne and a framed scorecard by Sir Alex Ferguson. John Doyle met the former manager in the Claret Jug bar, where the new Honorary Captain at De Vere Mottram Hall awarded the Manchester...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 29 May 2013
ClubstoHire.com, the fast-expanding club rental company backed by Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, is launching its own comprehensive ‘Guide to Golf on the Algarve’ for thousands of golfers visiting Portugal this summer. The 32-page publication provides an in-depth course guide for all 36 golf clubs in the coastal region, as well as details of established restaurants and places to stay...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 28 May 2013
Not sure where to use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher? Take your pick from these top notch venues stretching from one end of Britain to the other… *Celtic Manor (Roman Road), South Wales – Ryder Cup history was made on the Twenty Ten course, but it was the Roman Road layout which first established Celtic Manor as a venue for top level golf. The...