Written by TG staff writer on Tuesday 6 November 2012
Severiano Ballesteros always loved rising to the big occasion and Geoff Thrower took a page out his golfing idol’s book to clinch a dramatic play-off victory in the final of Seve Day at The Belfry – and bagged himself a dream trip for two to the 2013 Masters. Set up by Your Golf Travel in partnership with the Seve Ballesteros Foundation...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 5 November 2012
Independant provider of industry statistics Sports Marketing Survyes Inc. have announed that PowaKaddy have been voted the number one choice amongst UK golfers with an impressive 51% of electric trolley users owning a PowaKaddy, compared to the nearest competitor’s 22% share. The comprehensive report sampled golf club members across a wide range of handicaps, ages and geographical regions, representing a broad cross section...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
The Final of Urban Golf’s London’s Best Golfer was played out over a brutal set-up on Pebble Beach. Some tough pin positions and slick greens asked big questions of putting strokes, and with such a prize up for grabs it was hardly surprising that there were a few “questionable” shots. John Willcox provided the most compelling evidence that the greens were on the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 2 November 2012
Golf can put a huge strain on your joints, says Dr Lehel Balint, an orthopedic surgeon at BMI Droitwich Spa Hospital. So being aware of how playing a round can affect your body is vital to staying injury free, improving your game and extending your career. “The golf swing is a physically demanding athletic movement,” says Dr Balint, who specialises in...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 1 November 2012
It’s been another fantastic year for Rory McIlroy, with the 23-year-old securing his status as the world’s number one player with a second Major win at the USPGA Championship and a further three PGA Tour wins, including two in the FedEx Cup play-offs. The Northern Irishman has looked dominant in the last few months of 2012, but with with Tiger Woods...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
There have been some truly amazing golf products to have hit the market this year – TaylorMade launched their RocketBallz franchise in January, Ping came up with the adjustable Anser driver and Callaway unveiled their RAZR Fit woods. There have also been good strides made by the ‘less fashionable’ brands, such as MD Golf who continue to produce unbelievably good products...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
Issue 302 of Britain’s best selling golf magazine hits the shelves today, and it is packed full of incredible content! This month’s cover feature sees Nick Faldo unearth memories of how he re-built his swing to win six majors, and what he thinks of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ swings now. We also get first hits of Cobra’s new drivers and first looks at...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 1 November 2012
This month our subscription offer has gone up a knotch; if you decide to take out an annual subscription of 13 issues of TG for £49 you will also receive the stunning MD Golf ST2 hybrid. Our subscriptions save you £9.60 on shop prices, while also being delivered to your door. Now we’re also giving new subscribers the chance to own the...