Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Wednesday 20 October 2010
The Vale Resort in Hensol, near Cardiff, has recorded a 50% leap in group golf bookings in year on year sales. Both men and women looking to experience golf in Wales are being enticed by the Resort’s two courses The Lake and the Wales National. A number of this year’s bookings are also repeat bookings from golfers who played for...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 18 October 2010
Four members from Chart Hills Golf Club in Kent have just taken first place in the grand final of the Macmillan Longest Day Challenge in Portugal. The challenge itself is run by Macmillan every year and asks golfers to complete 4 rounds of golf on one day and raise funds while doing so. The top four teams from around the UK, with...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Monday 18 October 2010
Winter is fast approaching but there’s no need to pack away those golf clubs just yet. There are some real green fee bargains to be had at this time of year, specially in 2-FORE!-1 Golf…and if you’re a 2-FORE!-1 voucher holder. Several top clubs join the 2-FORE!-1 fray and offer half-price green fees in the Low Season (from Oct 1-Mar 31) including...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Sunday 17 October 2010
Marriott has recently unveiled their new “Winter Residential Golf Break Offer” that offers tremendous value for money and allows golfers to choose their ideal location from the 11 Marriott Hotels & Country Clubs conveniently located around the UK. Perfect for those looking for that final golf holiday of the year, the Marriott Winter Residential Golf Break package comprises of 2 rounds...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 15 October 2010
Kingsbarns Golf Links is celebrating a successful tenth anniversary year by extending its season by two weeks. Recently ranked 15th in the Golf World Top 100, Kingsbarns is staying open two weeks later than previously scheduled, now until November 14 to accommodate increased demand from visiting golfers. After a bumper season with the Open Championship being held at St Andrews and its...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 15 October 2010
Mannings Heath, one of the most popular golfing venues in the south-east, is once again running an imaginative “Open Fortnight” with a highly competitive green fee rate in October. Between Monday 18th and Sunday 31st October, golfers can play the picturesque Kingfisher Course for just £18.50 for 18 holes, receive a free sleeve of Titleist balls to get your round started...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Thursday 14 October 2010
Winter is fast approaching but there’s no need to pack away those golf clubs just yet. There are some real green fee bargains to be had at this time of year, specially in 2-FORE!-1 Golf…and if you’re a 2-FORE!-1 voucher holder. For example, the following six courses all enter 2-FORE!-1 in the Low Season (from Oct 1-Mar 31) and therefore offer half-price...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 13 October 2010
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews is celebrating the honour of winning the accolade of ‘Scotland’s Leading Golf Resort’ at the World Travel Awards 2010. The award is testament to the Hotel whose continuous commitment to provide the ultimate in luxury golf experiences in the Home of Golf has once again received recognition at international level. Located...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 11 October 2010
Two of De Vere’s most spectacular venues, Slaley Hall and The Carrick on Loch Lomond, have been placed alongside some of the best golf courses in the World, after being included in the elite ‘Preferred Golf Club’ initiative. The Preferred Golf Club offers member’s unique access to legendary courses around the world, such as Pebble Beach, Pinehurst and Hilton Head...
Written by TG Courses editor on Sunday 10 October 2010
The East Algarve Golf Trophy is being staged again in 2011 after a highly successful inaugural event in February. It is organised by the East Algarve Promotion Bureau in a bid to put the Portuguese region well and truly on the golfing map. The 2011 East Algarve Golf Trophy is to be held from 5th to 12th February – visit the official...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 8 October 2010
Brand new site, www.golf-brittanytourism.com brings together the best of Brittany’s golf courses and Brittany’s Celtic connection means you can play out your very own Ryder Cup, just a hop across the Channel. The latest addition to Brittany Tourism’s themed bite-sized sites, www.golf-brittanytourism.com brings together Brittany’s best golf courses on one easy-to-use site. The site has everything you need to plan your golf...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 8 October 2010
Marriott has introduced a great value, no compromise golf offer for the winter months ahead that is available at 10 of its Golf and Country Clubs. Ideally located around the UK and all offering the same high-quality levels of year-round championship golf, first-class cuisine and service, you need look no further than Marriott for you winter indulgence. Ideal for golfers looking to...
Written by Courses editor on Wednesday 6 October 2010
With the 38th Ryder Cup proving to be one of the most exciting of all time, golf fans around the world are being offered the chance to recreate those memorable Twenty Ten Course moments for themselves, thanks to two exclusive offers from The Celtic Manor Resort, host venue for the famous European victory. This autumn, Golf fans and families can...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Monday 4 October 2010
There’s some great 2-FORE!-1 golf to be had in and around Bradford. There’s some outstanding 2-FORE!-1 golf to enjoyed in the West Yorkshire city with many cracking venues offering half-price green fees… so long as you’ve got a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s some of the best: * Shipley GC – mature parkland layout was created by the great Alister MacKenzie. * Hollins Hall – modern...
Written by 2-FORE!-1 Golf on Friday 24 September 2010
Two big events are coming up at the splendid Carlyon Bay Hotel & Golf Course in St Austell, Cornwall. First up, starting on October 12th, is a three-day golf school run by longserving Carlyon Bay head professional Mark Rowe. The school covers all aspects of the game and is open to players of all handicaps and abilities. Cost is £350 per person and...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 21 September 2010
Leading golf travel company Golfbreaks.com is marking the arrival of next month’s Ryder Cup to Wales by giving all golfers the opportunity to take advantage of some amazing Welsh golf offers – starting from £89 per person, for one night’s dinner, B&B and two rounds of golf. As part of an important relationship with Visit Wales, Golfbreaks.com is able...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Tuesday 21 September 2010
The Ryder Cup is less than a fortnight away and golfing enthusiasts from all over the world will be flocking to this corner of South Wales to witness all the action and drama unfold at Celtic Manor just outside Newport. And either before or after the big event, golfers can experience the area’s other quality courses including a number in 2-FORE!-1...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Wednesday 8 September 2010
Top 2-FORE!-1 golf venue Gleneagles is getting ready to undergo major refurbishment of the famous Dormy Clubhouse which is situated next to the 18th greens of the King’s and Queen’s courses. The five star Perthshire resort has announced the £2.5m project will get underway after the clubhouse closes its doors on 17 October 2010. The project is part of an ongoing development...
Written by 2-Fore!-1 Golf on Wednesday 8 September 2010
Top quality 2-FORE!-1 is up for grabs in and around the city of Manchester where you can make the best possible use of that valuable 2-FORE!-1 voucher. Here’s just six of the best Manchester 2-FORE!-1 GOLF venues where you’re guaranteed a great game, specially bearing in mind you’ll be teeing it up for half-price… provided you’re in possession of a 2-FORE!-1 voucher. So don’t...
Written by 2-Fore!-Golf on Friday 3 September 2010
The weekend is here again and here’s a handful of impressive venues where you can use that precious 2-FORE!-1 voucher over the next couple of days. You’ll benefit from half-price green fees and a great round of golf at all of the following tracks dotted up and down the country: *Magnolia Park, Bucks – classy par-73 parkland with fine facilities. *Bulbury Woods, Dorset...