Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 21 February 2011
2-FORE!-1 Golf boasts about 1,000 courses up and down the country offering half-price green fees including around a dozen in the county of Oxfordshire. Here’s six of Oxon’s 2-FORE!-1 finest where you can use that 2-FORE!-1 voucher in style and get a great round at a great price. *Studley Wood GC – impressive parkland layout with a decent variety of holes. *Brailes GC...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 18 February 2011
A year after celebrating its centenary, one of the most traditional golf clubs in North Wales has had a facelift thanks to a £40,000 Legacy Fund grant from Ryder Cup Wales. The new-look facilities, opened by Minister for Heritage, Alun Ffred Jones, includes an upgrade to the practice facilities and a covered driving range that has been appreciated by members and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 February 2011
The Celtic Manor Resort, host venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup, has teed-off 2011 in style, after being shortlisted for two prestigious prizes at the Sport Industry Awards 2011. The five-star Resort, hailed as hosting the “greatest ever” Ryder Cup last October, is included in a shortlist of three for the ‘Sport Venue of the Year’ award and is one of...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 17 February 2011
Multi award-winning hotel Ballathie House near Perth has teed up golf packages with one of Scotland’s top inland courses for as little as £77 per day. The package at the 41 bedroom hotel on the banks of the River Tay at Kinclaven includes bed, breakfast and a round of golf on the renowned Rosemount or Landsdowne championship courses at Blairgowrie, a...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 17 February 2011
After serving a 19 year apprenticeship Stuart Robertson has become the Director of Golf at popular Suffolk venue Best Western Ufford Park Hotel, Golf & Spa. Stuart, previously Head PGA Professional at Ufford Park and Director of the Doctorgolf Academ, has been involved with the golf club since the hotel opened in 1992. ‘’Initially my role was to give guidance to...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Wednesday 16 February 2011
A leading South Yorkshire golf operator is continuing its investment in the sport across the region after plans to improve facilities at one of the top courses were given the go ahead. Sheffield International Venues (SIV), which runs Birley Wood Golf Course, applied for permission to create a new parking area in the grounds of the course with spaces for up...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 15 February 2011
If so there’s every chance that you could appear in issue 281 of Today’s Golfer…and win a snazzy new Cobra cart golf bag at the same time! We’re on the lookout for serious 2-FORE!-1 players, serial 2-FORE!-1 voucher holders and users. So if you’re a massive 2-FORE!-1 fan you could well be part of our forthcoming 84-page 2-FORE!-1 supplement…. and bag...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 14 February 2011
David Watt has joined the team of teaching professionals at St Andrews Links Golf Academy. David (31) joins the four-strong team at the Home of Golf after four years as the Head Professional at Hilton Park Golf Club, on the outskirts of Glasgow, where he built up a successful teaching business with an extensive client base comprising beginners, club golfers, elite...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 14 February 2011
There are some fantastic 2-FORE!-1 venues ‘up north’ and in historic County Durham in particular. The county’s 2-FORE!-1 star is undoubtedly Seaton Carew which is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading links layouts and is available for 2-FORE!-1 action on Mondays throughout the year. Other Durham delights are as follows: *Bishop Auckland GC – well established par-72 parkland track. *Darlington GC –...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 9 February 2011
Thomson Perrett & Lobb – the golf course design practice founded by five-times Open Champion Peter Thomson – is to undertake bunker renovation work at Wimbledon Park Golf Club, south west London. Founded in 1898, Wimbledon Park Golf Club is a hidden jewel in the suburbs of London, nestling between the Lawn Tennis Club and Wimbledon Park, and easily accessible from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 February 2011
St Enodoc, one England’s most beguiling links courses, and the St Moritz Hotel, set in one of Cornwall’s most romantic locations, is offering a ‘Saintly Break’ package that allows you to spend time on the golf course while your partner languishes in the spa. Whilst you enjoy the majesty and beauty of the James Braid-designed course that was founded back in...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 8 February 2011
The daily ballot for the world renowned Old Course is to change from January next year, moving to a 48 hour ahead system of entering for the first time in its history. For many years golfers have entered the ballot one day ahead of when they wish to play the famous Links but from Saturday, January 7, 2012 golfers will enter...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Tuesday 8 February 2011
Popular 2-FORE!-1 venue Galgorm Castle Golf Club – gateway to the Northern Ireland’s North Coast – and Resort and Spa is the perfect place to get away from it all. You can play at Galgorm situated within the grounds of one of Ireland’s most historic castles and stay at the 4 Star Deluxe Galgorm Resort & Spa where you can unwind in a...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Monday 7 February 2011
There’s some great 2-FORE!-1 Golf to be enjoyed in Robin Hood county so get that 2-FORE!-1 voucher and head for our six of the best. You’re guaranteed a round to remember and for half the normal green fee rates – so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher of course. *College Pines GC – fine heathland layout near Worksop and always in...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 4 February 2011
If you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher and don’t know where to use it this weekend, let us help you out. Here’s six super 2-FORE!-1 venues where you can use that precious voucher in style…and receive half-price green fees of course. *Canterbury GC, Kent – quality Harry Colt layout close to one of England’s most historic cities. *Royston GC, Herts – always playable,...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 4 February 2011
Book an Ireland golf break this month with leading UK golf travel operator Golfbreaks.com and you’ll receive a free TaylorMade Superfast fairway wood! The special Ireland promotion is for any group booking of a group of four (or more) people made before February 28th and for travel in 2011. This offer is exclusive to Golfbreaks.com and is combinable with the other group promotions.
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 3 February 2011
UK golf course owner Leaderboard Golf is inviting aspiring junior golfers between the ages of 8 and 18 to enjoy complimentary membership and professional training at any of the Leaderboard courses (which are based across the South of England), starting from this month (Feb). The group hopes the initiative will encourage a greater number of British youngsters to take up the...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Thursday 3 February 2011
The popular South Devon Golf Tour is set to expand for 2011 following overwhelming positive feedback from golfers taking part in its first year of operation. Launched last spring, the South Devon Golf Tour was the brainchild of the management team at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, who brought together seven of the region’s top golf venues to offer travelling golfers...
Written by TG Instruction Editor on Wednesday 2 February 2011
Elea Golf Club, Sir Nick Faldo’s ‘Mediterranean Masterpiece’ situated near Paphos in Cyprus, has announced the appointment of Chris Campbell as its new Head Professional. In its mission to be regarded as one of the best new golf clubs in the world, Elea has secured the services of one of the industry’s best young professionals, who previously worked for the Carnegie...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 1 February 2011
The Duke’s St Andrews is offering golfers the chance to book a fourball over the award-winning championship course and pay for just three tee-times resulting in an absolutely unbeatable rate of just £26.25 per person until the end of March. Following the harsh winter and heavy snowfall, many courses across the country have been closed over the last couple of months...