Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 9 July 2011
The luxury four star boutique St Moritz Hotel at Trebetherick, near Wadebridge, is the perfect base to experience Cornwall’s outstanding links course attractions. It’s just down the coast from the magical links of St Enodoc and a short drive away from the equally impressive Harry Colt seaside layout of Trevose G&CC. The hotel has a wide range of accommodation options – hotel rooms, apartments and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Saturday 9 July 2011
Next week Lee Westwood will be focussing all his mental energy on the Open Championship but soon after his attention will shift to training the next generation of British professionals. High Legh Park Country Club, Knutsford is playing host to The Lee Westwood Golf Academy on 26th-28th July, and Lee, the World’s number 2 Golfer, will be visiting the Academy...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 July 2011
Looking to take part in a special golf event involving one of England’s finest hotels and links venues? Then the Saunton Sands Hotel Golf Challenge on Oct 9-12 should do the trick… on both counts. You stay at the luxury four star clifftop hotel dramatically overlooking the coast for three nights on a half-board basis and play in a two-day individual...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 7 July 2011
Next Friday (July 15th) a group of four men from Cornwall’s St Mellion International Resort will attempt to play 91 holes in one day to raise money for the Seve Ballesteros Foundation supporting Cancer Research UK. The 91-hole challenge is the brainchild of David Moon, Golf Operations Manager at St Mellion, and himself a PGA Professional. He has teamed up with...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 7 July 2011
Lee Westwood is the new ‘Attached Tour Professional’ at Close House, Newcastle, where the new ‘Colt Course’ was officially opened by Westwood in May. Westwood, who finished 3rd in the US Open, said:”I thoroughly enjoyed my day playing at the official celebrity-amateur opening at Close House and I am delighted to be their Official Tour Professional. “I think Close House is a...
Written by The Open 2011 on Thursday 7 July 2011
Club professional Francis McGuirk has qualified for next week’s Open – around his home course at Princes Golf Club, Kent! McGuirk, who only made it through to Final Qualifying via a last-hole eagle during Regional Qualifying, utilised his local knowledge to shoot a 36-hole total of 5-under par around the Troon Golf managed facility, which is owned by his father Michael.
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 29 June 2011
The county of Lincolnshire is a great place to head for quality 2-FORE!-1 golf – half-price green fees for 2-FORE!-1 voucher holders. Altogether Lincs is the home of over 20 2-FORE!-1 venues and there’s barely a weak one among them, the top track being the fabulous 27-hole Forest Pines resort just outside Brigg. Other leading Lincs 2-FORE!-1 stay and venues include De...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 28 June 2011
Kingsbarns Golf Links has announced the appointment of Alan Hogg as its new Chief Executive. Alan moves to Kingsbarns from the upscale golf resort Golf & Vital Park in Bad Waldsee in southern Germany. He has led the resort for seven years while deepening his experience in high end golf and hospitality management. Having spent most of his professional career in Germany,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 24 June 2011
THE new Midlands Golf Week has received top level support from two of the region’s best women professionals. Felicity Johnson, winner of the 2009 Tenerife Ladies Open, and Rachel Jennings, making her mark in her first year on the Ladies European Tour, are urging people to take the chance to get involved in golf. More than 50 clubs across the region are...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 23 June 2011
Yani Tseng, the defending champion and current World No.1, heads an outstanding field at the Ricoh Women’s British Open, to be staged for the first time over the formidable Championship course at Carnoustie on July 28th – 31st, 2011. Tseng, who claimed last year’s title at Royal Birkdale, and this year has won twice on the LPGA Tour and twice on...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
The all new residential and leisure development Oued Fes resort in Morocco has chosen Troon Golf to bring its industry expertise to bear on a golf project that will enhance not only the region’s leisure attractions, but assist in the progression of Morocco as a serious golf tourism destination. Created by MEDZ, a subsidiary of the holding company CDG Development...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
Over 70 children with disabilities and special needs from Greater Manchester took part in The First Tee’s Inclusion Fun Day at Heaton Park GC, Manchester, this week. The festival brought children with disabilities together to have fun, and for some, experience golf for the first time. The teams of 10 made their way around nine activities which were all designed...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Wednesday 22 June 2011
If you’re looking for a great round at a great price then head for the West Midlands, home of some superb 2-FORE!-1 venues. 2-FORE!-1 of course means half-price green fees (with a 2-FORE!-1 voucher) which means you can enjoy the challenging delights of the Arden course at the Forest of Arden and the PGA National (The Belfry) for seriously discounted rates. Other...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 22 June 2011
It wasn’t just Ryder Cup stars and major champions who were competing for coveted silverware at the stunning Slaley Hall resort last week. De Vere Club champions from its 11 venues around the UK, came together in order to crown the inaugural De Vere Club (handicap) champion. The eventual winner was Alan Gunnigle from Herons Reach, Blackpool, who scored an...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Woodhall Spa Golf Club, located on the outskirts of the leafy Edwardian spa town, 20 miles from historic Lincoln, is releasing a limited number of Country Memberships. The memberships will give golfers the same playing privileges as full members, including weekend golf and access to club events, not to mention play on the acclaimed Hotchkin and Bracken courses, and use of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
With summer now in full swing, there’s a great ‘five nights for the price of four’ deal going down at the classy Chateau des Vigiers, France. So if you’re thinking of taking a break in the Dordogne, remember that you’ll only pay for 4 nights for every five nights you stay. However, to take advantage of this offer, you need to book...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Branston Golf & Country Club has been selected to host the British Junior Golf Tour this Summer. Branston Golf & Country Club, located on the south side of Burton upon Trent, boasts a fantastic 18- hole championship, parkland course, which runs alongside the picturesque River Trent. Branston welcomes the youngsters of the British Junior Golf Tour (BJGT) on the 22nd...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Heythrop Park Resort, Oxfordshire, has launched a range of fantastic new membership packages just in time for the summer season. Offering superb value, the latest bundles are the perfect way to get outdoors and make the most of summer while enjoying one of the country’s most exciting golf courses. What’s more, Heythrop are offering a free round of golf to...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 June 2011
Situated on the beautiful Wirral Peninsula, the Grove House Hotel – recommended by Michelin and described by the AA as one of Britain’s best 3 star hotels – is a perfect base for a relaxing golf break. The Grove House Hotel offers various golf holiday packages all year round, allowing guests to take advantage of its close proximity to the...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 20 June 2011
Fancy competing in a celebrity golf event at a top course and helping boost the coffers of a worthy charity at the same time? An invitation has gone out to golfers interested in taking part in ex-Crystal Palace FC star John Salako’s Croydon Masters Golf Day, sponsored by United Business Machines, at Farleigh GC, Surrey on Thursday October 13th in aid of...