Written by TG staff writer on Monday 26 January 2009
Darren Clarke’s stunning layout at Moyvalley Hotel & Golf Resort near Dublin has been chosen to host the European Challenge Tour’s fifth Challenge of Ireland tournament from June 11-14. Together with European Golf Design and the club’s owners, the Jackson family, Ryder Cup hero Clarke helped design the Champions Club at Moyvalley, describing it as “a labour of love”. Clarke – who...
Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 26 January 2009
Following a highly successful year for its junior section, the Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel & Country Club has announced a number of fantastic promotions designed to make golf more accessible to budding young golfers. From the February 1st any adult taking up full-membership at Breadsall Priory will receive an additional complimentary membership any children they have under 18 years of...
Written by TG staff writer on Friday 23 January 2009
Norwich’s Marriott Sprowston Manor Hotel & Country Club has just launched a cracking “Year’s Golf Membership” offer aimed at golfers who are finding it increasingly difficult to make time for a round of golf. Designed to appeal to those for whom time is of the essence, this year long weekday membership offer for £349 consists of: unlimited golf after 2pm from...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Surrey’s Kingswood Golf and Country Club is set to see some of its original James Braid bunkering renovated under the direction of Swan Golf Designs. The renowned Braid (pictured right) designed the original course back in the 1920s and Swan Golf Designs has carried out a comprehensive analysis and made recommendations for its sympathetic renovation. Owner, Tom Hilliard, vice-president of the Variety...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
Yes, you did read it right: you can actually stay – and play – at the world-famous Ryder Cup venue – The Belfry for under £70! So here’s your big chance to follow in the footsteps of some of the greats of the game at The Belfry just outside Birmingham. However, this offer is strictly limited on a first come, first served basis...
Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 January 2009
The new Nick Faldo course at Lough Erne Golf Resort, near Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, boasts “the most refreshing” halfway house in the world of golf. The class halfway house act is breathtakingly situated behind the ninth green on the shores of The Faldo Course which opens in July. In an inspired departure from the traditional log cabin style of refreshment facility favoured...
Written by TG Courses editor on Friday 16 January 2009
The classy 5-star Marriott Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club, near Ware, Hertfordshire has announced a fantastic New Year offer for golfers. This special offer for £65 is available from Monday – Friday until March 31st and includes: coffee & bacon roll, 18 holes of golf and a sumptuous two course buffet afterwards. Offer is subject to availability and requires a...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Here’s your big chance to join former England football captain David Platt on the 2009 Prestige Golf Tour. The Prestige Tour is held at top venues up and down the country, including the likes of Wentworth, Royal Birkdale and The Grove. It is run by ex-Aston Villa and Arsenal midfielder Platt’s Major Golf Events company with the seven handicap boss enthusiastically appearing...
Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland’s leading hotel group, is offering a fantastic golf break to remember. Forever. Guests can relax and unwind in style as well as tackle one of the country’s greatest courses. And you can do all this without having to break the bank! Situated on the striking coast of County Down, Ardglass Golf Club offers both a warm welcome...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
If you know anything about golf then you will know that Portugal is one of the very best golf holiday or golf break destinations in the world. Several decades of investment and golf course building around the Algarve and the Lisbon coast has created some of the very best golf break destinations on earth. And because Portugal and it’s golf courses are...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Spain is the most popular golf holiday destination in Europe by a country mile and with good reason – Spain has some of the best golf courses around. Spanish golf destinations such as Malaga and La Manga golf are always high on everyone’s shopping lists when it comes to golf holidays and golf breaks and with the right knowledge you can grab...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Thursday 15 January 2009
Stuck for cash in 2009 when it comes to your annual golf holiday? Well fear not as the some of the best golf courses in the world can be found on your doorstep – so why not think about a UK golf break? The problem can often be sorting the wheat from the chaff when it comes to the best value...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 6 January 2009
A good caddie can make-or-break a round and bagmen are certainly the ‘in’thing in Wales at the moment. Due to rising demand for caddies at courses all over the Valleys, Visit Wales is launching a new National Caddie Scheme this month – the first of its kind in Europe. Basically this means that golfers will be able to book an approved caddy...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Sunday 4 January 2009
Let’s face it, just about anybody who’s picked up a golf club – and many who haven’t – know all about the likes of Turnberry, Royal Birkdale and Wentworth. They’re all tip-top venues and as a result most golfers know all there is to know about such classy courses. But what about the unsung heroes, the courses you’ve probably never even...
Written by Tg Courses Editor on Tuesday 30 December 2008
Ultra-long courses may be the norm nowadays, but short can nevertheless mean sweet in golf course playing terms and you should give it a try in 2009. Just check out the little beauties below – all great fun to play, they won’t cost you an arm and a leg to tee it up and another plus point is that if you...
Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 24 December 2008
De Vere has a selection of exclusive rates for golfers to take advantage of this winter at their stunning UK championship courses. Eleven of De Vere’s finest courses are covered within the promotion, from The Carrick course on the picturesque banks of Loch Lomond, to the Jack Nicklaus signature course at Carden Park and the immaculate Hunting Course at Slaley Hall. ...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 23 December 2008
Golfers should ignore the near-arctic conditions and look on the bright side of golfing life… the thrilling golfing challenges that await when the new season gets underway. To help you do this and to get you in the golfing mood, we’ve come up with a Top 10 list of cracking golf courses you’ve just got to play in 2009. Cast your eyes...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 17 December 2008
Six Yorkshire teenagers will travel to Spain next month in a bid to secure glory for England in the Junior Team Home Nations Championship. Willow Valley Golf’s junior members will represent their country at the prestigious La Manga course on January 17-22 after qualifying for the Under 18s event by winning the English Inter-Club tournament, a national junior competition which attracted...
Written by TG Courses Editor on Tuesday 16 December 2008
2-FORE!-1 is one of the biggest and best schemes in golf, giving golfers the opportunity to play top golf courses all over the UK for half the normal green fee – and it has some incredible courses signed up for 2009! So what are you waiting for? Get your 2-FORE!-1 voucher and book some quality golf at a quality price. And if...
Written by TG staff writer on Wednesday 10 December 2008
Former England football hero David Platt’s Major Golf company has teamed up with Tom Warsop of Tailormade Luxury Golf Holidays to launch a brand new concept – The Prestige Golf Tour. Members of the Tour will be invited to play in one or more events which will be staged on 6 of the UK’s most famous courses. Every event is open...