April

  • TG Masterclass returns!

    Written by TG Instruction Editor on Friday 30 April 2010

    Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Today’s Golfer/The Grove Masterclass, the second event will be taking place on Saturday June 12. The best golf mag on the planet has again teamed up with the luxurious Hertfordshire venue to give you the chance to enjoy the golfing day of a lifetime. In the morning you’ll brush up on your driving, irons,...

  • Rate My Swing: leapyledger

    Written by Adrian Bishop on Thursday 29 April 2010

    “Firstly, you stand to the ball very nicely, with seemingly good alignment. You made no mention of what your usual ball flight is so I’ll just have to comment on the slight swing flaw that I see. “The main problem I see in your action is that your swing plane is too flat. This stems from the club swinging too quickly...

  • Brand New Power Video Tips Series!

    Written by TG Instruction Editor on Monday 26 April 2010

    This week, Today’s Golfer begins its campaign to get you more yards off the tee with a brand new Power Series! TG Elite Teaching Pro Nick Clemens was under strict instructions to give you only the very best power tips and drills guaranteed to add distance to your tee shots with the big stick! We’ll be putting five video tips up this week...

  • TG Poll: Becoming a golf coach

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 22 April 2010

    Working in the golf industry is a dream for many amateur golfers, but have you ever considered becoming a golf coach? If this is something you’ve thought about, please answer these three quick questions…   View Survey...

  • Handicap Tracker: Score well down the stretch

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 22 April 2010

    In association with We all know what it’s like to have put 15 great holes of golf together and feel like you’re just hanging on down the stretch to protect your score. More often than not, this is because fatigue has set in, which makes it harder to concentrate and make a solid swing. Recent stats from Handicap Tracker show that this...

  • Four Nations golf competition postponed

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 22 April 2010

    Concierge Golf Ltd, organisers of the new Four Nations Golf Challenge that gives club golfers the unique opportunity of playing for their country, has today announced the postponement of the inaugural event until 2011. A statement said that competition entries were well on target and many companies and television organisations had pledged to be sponsors of this unique tournament. But the...

  • Lorena Ochoa retires from the game

    Written by Jock Howard on Wednesday 21 April 2010

    The news shocked the world of golf when a short press release recently announced that the 28-year-old Mexican, Lorena Ochoa, is to quit competitive golf. With 27 LPGA wins and two back-to-back majors (2007 British Open and 2008 Kraft Nabisco) she has dominated the women’s game ever since Annika Sorenstam, the previous number one, retired. Now, things look bleak for...

  • Bushnell back Europe Ryder Cup team

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 20 April 2010

    Bushnell Outdoor Products, the worldwide leader in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories for over 60 years, has announced its official agreement with  Ryder Cup Europe to be a Preferred Supplier to The 2010 European Ryder Cup Team at The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales, from October 1 – 3. Bushnell Outdoor Products, which includes such well...

  • Ping go off-course in Lakeland

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 19 April 2010

    In the early hours of Saturday June 19, members of PING Europe’s management team including, Managing Director John Clark (pictured), Marketing Manager Dave Fanning and National Sales Manager Steve Carter will set foot on an arduous walking challenge to raise money for the Lake District Search and Mountain Rescue Association. The group will begin their challenge at Eskdale Golf Club where...

  • Rate My Swing: ivydene69

    Written by Adrian Bishop on Monday 19 April 2010

    “Thanks for sending your swing in, you have good tempo and speed. As I see it, the main cause of your problems stem from a poor set up. “Your grip is strong (hands rotated too far to the right) and ball position is too far back. These faults lead to excessive forward lean of the shaft at address and level shoulders. “In an...

  • James Maw defies weather to win Faldo Series event

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010

    James Maw produced some sparkling golf in difficult conditions to win the Faldo Series UK Championship at Moortown Golf Club in Leeds. The Yorkshire County player from the Hallowes Golf Club in Sheffield put together rounds of 70 and 72 for a level par aggregate of 142 and a five-shot victory over Nathan Kimsey from Woodhall Spa. The victory gives Maw a...

  • TG Poll: Are you going to The Open?

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010

    We want to know if you’ll be going to the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews this year. Please take the survey below and tell us if you’re going, how long for, who with and what you want to do while you’re there… View Survey...

  • Zone Your Game with Today’s Golfer

    Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 15 April 2010

    The new issue of Today’s Golfer goes on sale on Thursday 22 April and as well as all the usual great content you’ll also get the first supplement in our four-part Zone Your Game series in association with American Golf. The first Zone Your Game supplement focuses on the Tee Zone and will help you get every hole off to a...

  • Golf LIVE schedule announced

    Written by TG Courses editor on Thursday 15 April 2010

    Thousands of golfers have been anticipating the release of the O2 Golf LIVE event schedule as eagerly as they did the appearance of Tiger Woods at the US Masters. The star-studded O2 Golf LIVE takes place at Stoke Park, Bucks, on May 14-16 and the organisers are delighted to release details of the three-day golfing extravaganza. With an array of interactive...

  • WIN a Motocaddy electric trolley and bag

    Written by TG Features Writer on Tuesday 6 April 2010

    You can WIN a brand new 2010 S3 Digital Motocaddy with a bag if you enter the Banks and Brokers Golf competition. The 2010 Banks and Brokers Golf Championship in association with Tourism Ireland is the number one golfing team event for the City and UK’s financial sector and is supported by ETX Capital and BGC Partners.  Today’s Golfer has teamed up with The...

  • Rate My Swing: ma33a1

    Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 1 April 2010

    “Frank, you look like you strike the ball really well despite the backswing being a little flat. The backswing in golf influences the downswing, however, I often remind many of my students that you don’t hit the ball with your backswing and are judged by the quality of your downswing. “Many top pros have unorthodox moves then compensate and deliver the...