April

  • Roll up for the Mark Foster Golf Challenges

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 9 April 2013

    British swimming legend Mark Foster is looking for big turnouts for both his 2013 Mark Foster Golf Challenges. And you have two chances to join the former world champion and a host of sporting and celebrity guests – Wed July 3rd at The Shire London and Wed September 18th at Goodwood. Both events are in aid of the charity WellChild and Foster...

  • Big freeze warms up club rental business

    Written by TG Courses editor on Monday 8 April 2013

    The coldest winter in 50 years has given award-winning golf club rental company ClubstoHire.com a major boost as bookings by British and Irish golfers across the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations are up strongly on the same period last year. As domestic temperatures plunged as low as -15C in February and average sunshine was nearly 20% down on average for the time...

  • Forfeits and 4-irons with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 8 April 2013

    When’s he’s not busy brushing off defenders at The Emirates or scoring for England, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likes nothing more than to unwind with a bit of golf, but that competitive nature never quite turns all way off, as he told TG recently, “I always want to go round as well as I can, but I’m more worried about beating other...

  • Dealing With Golfer’s Elbow

    Written by David Murray on Friday 5 April 2013

    Golf injuries are seldom as dramatic as those sustained in contact sports, but can be just as serious in terms of pain, and can cause prolonged periods of absence from play.  In this monthly article I’ll be focusing on common golf injuries, and touching on the not so common injuries that can be a consequence of playing the game we...

  • Rising stars to shine at Quinta do Lago

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    The UK’s top young golfers will head to Quinta do Lago in Portugal later this year to compete in the final of the world’s largest junior golf event – and the chance to meet 2014 European Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley. McGinley will take time out from his preparations for next year’s Ryder Cup at Gleneagles to greet the 21 finalists...

  • Bubba Watson and Oakley Create A Golf Hovercraft

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Bubba Watson has teamed up with Oakley to create a golf buggy hovercraft hybrid. In the video below you can see the whacky creation in action as it glides down the fairways and across the water hazards. “Golf carts haven’t changed much over the years. They look and feel the same,” the video description reads. “What if there was a way to...

  • Player’s mission to make golf a hit in brazil

    Written by TG Courses editor on Wednesday 3 April 2013

    Gary Player – the man who put South Africa on the golfing map landed in São Paulo today – on a mission to do the same for the sport in Brazil. As part of its sponsorship of this week’s Brasil Classic tournament (April 4-7), global golf sponsor HSBC has flown in international golf legend Player to help three of the country’s...

  • BTME to be even BIGGA for 2014

    Tuesday 2 April 2013

    Following the success of last year’s show, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association are gearing up for a huge BTME 2014, as it returns to a four hall exhibition with the world’s major machinery manufacturers at Harrogate. The Harrogate International Centre is sure to be bustling next January with the likes of John Deere, Toro and Ransomes Jacobsen joining Kubota, RECO...

  • Chance to win a dream trip to the Masters

    Written by TG Courses editor on Tuesday 2 April 2013

    Leading golf tour operator, Golfbreaks.com, is marking its 15th birthday by offering one lucky group of four golfers the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to watch the 2014 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. As of April 1st all customers booking a golf break of any value or duration (for travel any time in 2013) will automatically be...

  • Summer Panache from PING Collection’s New Polo Range

    Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 22 March 2013

    PING Collection have unleashed four vibrant polo shirts suited for the warmer months (hopefully!) of midsummer. The line is led by their new marque design, Miro, which is available in both an Ocean Blue/White and a Ash/Mandarin combination that aptly reflect the vibrant colours associated with Spring and Summer. The garment delivers a technical performance through a 70% polyester, 30% cotton structure that is as ultra comfortable and...