Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 14 March 2013
There are around 1,000 courses in 2-FORE!-1 offering half-price green fees and here’s the latest weekly pick of the crop. *Mottram Hall, Cheshire – Classy De Vere stay and play venue a short drive from Manchester. The course itself is a parkland layout with two contrasting nines – the front nine is relatively flat and open while the back nine is...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Teeofftimes.co.uk, the UK’s largest online tee-time booking service, has made it even easier for golfers to search for and book their next round 24 hours a day with the updated Teeofftimes app. The free app enables golfers to find and securely pay for tee times at more than 1,000 UK courses via their iPhone or iPad, enjoying savings of up...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 March 2013
Leeds Golf Centre has announced a new long-term exclusive partnership to become the UK headquarters of The Leadbetter Golf Academy, arguably the most famous name in golf tuition. The West Yorkshire venue has been specifically chosen to become The Leadbetter Golf Academy’s UK base after winning critical acclaim for its state-of-the-art teaching facilities and overall proposition in North Leeds. The new...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Cheshire’s The Mere is marking its first birthday celebrations following its resort status with the unveiling of a new Golf Academy. Graham Neville, the resort’s assistant PGA Professional will work under the stewardship of Darren Cain, Senior PGA Golf Instructor, to introduce a host of new golf tuition opportunities, focusing on developing both junior and adult golf coaching. This announcement is the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 12 March 2013
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, one of Continental Europe’s top 100 golf courses is celebrating the launch of the International School of Falconry Las Colinas with the announcement of the Falconry Experience package, to master birdies of a different nature. From a privileged position just south of Alicante in the region of Valencia, guests can learn one of the oldest...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 6 March 2013
This regular 2-FORE!-1 feature continues with a close look at Shropshire’s 2-FORE!-1 finest…. *Patshull Park Hotel, G&CC, Wolverhampton – Impressive all-round venue with a John Jacobs-designed parkland course supported by a three star hotel and good facilities. *Church Stretton, near Shrewsbury – One word that could never be used to describe the oldest 18-hole layout in Shropshire is boring. With designers like...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 5 March 2013
The county of Norfolk boasts some of the best golf courses in the country and the North West Norfolk Golf Tour is a great way to experience it. It’s a three day Tour involving luxury accommodation, fine dining and playing three outstanding Norfolk courses. You’ll be based at the splendid Heacham Manor close to the stunning NW Norfolk coastline and within an area of...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 5 March 2013
With the new season looming, still not sure where to use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in the coming weeks? Take your pick from this classy crop and you’ll be in golfing heaven… *Okehampton, Devon – Classy layout with great greens set out as a J.H. Taylor nine holer in 1913 but became a ‘full’ course a decade later. Plotted on undulating ground,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 5 March 2013
De Vere and ISPS HANDA have announced six ‘free’ regional events for blind and disabled golfers offering winners the opportunity to compete at De Vere Mottram Hall alongside golf legends during the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship. The Grand Final on Monday 3rd June at De Vere Mottram Hall during the week of the ISPS HANDA PGA Seniors Championship will see finalists enjoy...
Monday 4 March 2013
A visit to Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club in the Scottish Highlands provides an opportunity to play one of the most unique links courses in the United Kingdom. To mark 125 years at the links, Fortrose & Rosemarkie will be hosting three national tournaments including the Loretto Scottish Boys & Girls Under-14 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship from the 11 – 12...
Sunday 3 March 2013
Attracting new players can be a struggle for many golf clubs but not for Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, which is bucking the trend after revealing that membership levels have soared during the winter months. The popular South Devon resort has signed up more than 100 new members since the start of November as interest continues to grow in the 27-hole...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
The strength of the De Vere Golf portfolio was underlined at the annual ’59 Club’ Awards with The Belfry, Slaley Hall, and Carden Park, scooping significant awards on the night for De Vere. The Belfry, host venue for the event, was the big winner after picking up four awards including the honour of being named ‘Best Venue – The Ultimate...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 28 February 2013
Portugal’s Monte da Quinta is coming to the aid of golfers again this year after renewing its offer to refund golf bag carriage charges to guests staying at the Algarve resort. Visitors can earn up to €40 back on the cost of their holidays when they stay at the luxurious venue on production of a valid airline golf baggage receipt. The discount...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 27 February 2013
2-FORE!-1 is big in and round London and here are just a few of the capital’s top tracks you can experience for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. * The Grove, Herts – A five star venue on and off the course, The Grove provides an unforgettable experience and golfing day out. Kyle Phillips’s par-72 layout is sheer class and is where...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
Ask one hundred golfers for their favourite golf course and you might get one hundred different answers. Ask them why it’s their favourite and you will get many more. As ‘The Spirit of The Open’, whiskey manufacturers Glenmorangie are searching for the answers and inviting you to help them. In return, they are offering the opportunity to win a number...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 26 February 2013
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf and Spa, Cheshire, will welcome up to 120 professionals from all over the UK to its Championship course for the one day British Professionals Championship on May 20th. “This is the first time the tournament has ever been held at a resort like Portal and we are extremely excited to have the opportunity to host...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 26 February 2013
The De Vere Club has announced the addition of four-time Ryder Cup host The Belfry to its growing membership. As one of the world’s most iconic golf destinations, the resort is a significant addition to the De Vere Club, the country’s fastest-growing golf membership, which now provides members with the unique opportunity to play a range of incredible courses for just £295 a year. The scheme allows members to...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 25 February 2013
More great 2-FORE!-1 venues you can tackle and enjoy for half-price with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. *Cottrell Park, South Wales – This venue offers two 18-hole courses with the Mackintosh taking centre stage on the historic rolling parkland terrain, having hosted several Welsh Golf Union events and county matches. The neighbouring Button Gwinnett – named after the Button family who resided at...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 25 February 2013
STRI, the world’s leading sports turf consultancy, has paid tribute to the winners of the 2012 Golf Environment Awards with a presentation at Hotel Du Vin in Harrogate. In recognition of ecology and wildlife management best practice at golf clubs across the UK, winners from amongst the ten awards categories were recognised during BTME, Europe’s leading showcase for turf professionals and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 22 February 2013
Marriott Golf UK is offering its customers a free pint when they book a residential golf break at one of its 11 Golf & Country Clubs around the UK. In addition to a free drink in the bar one person in every 12 will play and stay for free. Under the terms of this special offer, groups of 12 or more...