Written by Today's Golfer on Thursday 30 July 2015
If your game needs some help, head to the new American Golf National Academy, which was opened last week by Stoke City keeper Shay Given. Based at High Legh Park Golf Club, Knutsford, the state-of-the-art facility offers PGA professionals in store, top coaches on the range, the latest golf equipment and fantastic range facilities. Hot on the heels of coaching American amateur Jordan...
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Ladies Tour star Charley Hull and BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty are leading a new drive to get more women playing golf. A video campaign called #ThisGirlGolfs is designed to shift the perception that it’s a man’s game, and inspire participation by showcasing women who are already enjoying the game at all levels. The short film below features women and girls of...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015
Here are 11 good reasons which suggests that the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship at Nailcote Hall, Warwicks, on August 11-14th is just that… *It’s a chance to get up close and personal with the professionals and even a number of golfing legends. * It is a rare opportunity to see the male and female golfers compete against each other. *Because it’s a...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015
Former Open champions Tony Jacklin and Paul Lawrie form part of a star studded cast set to grace the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. The event which takes place from the 11-14th August at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining events in British golf today. Hosting the Championship for the seventh year running...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 24 July 2015
England fast bowler Stuart has signed up for the world-famous Belfry Hotel & Resort. The hero of England’s 1st Ashes Test victory over the Aussies in Cardiff – he’s a three-time Ashes winner – commented: “The Belfry is one of our country’s most iconic sporting venues, having hosted the Ryder Cup on four different occasions, so I am very proud to...
Thursday 23 July 2015
The Berenberg Gary Player Invitational concluded in style on Monday (20 July) and further affirmed the union of golf and giving in what has been an extra special year for the event. This year the Black Knight has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam and his 80th Birthday, whilst title sponsor Berenberg celebrates their 425th anniversary. The...
Wednesday 22 July 2015
The event, which celebrated TaylorMade Golf’s 15 years of Driver dominance, brought together some of the biggest names in the sport including Stephen Gallacher, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson for a private Q&A session to share their experiences and give insight to VIPs and the media before the tournament. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invited the children as part of...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 8 July 2015
Rory McIlroy will miss the first Champion Golfers Ghallenge at St Andrews next week – and the chance to tee it up in an exhibition match alongside Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. The unique event will see players whose Open victories span 60 years taking part. The defending champion was scheduled to be one of them, until he seriously...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Members of Merseyside-based Bunkers Golf Society stood straight and proud. They were steeling themselves for some serious on-course action, poised to go into battle on the splendid links of North Wales GC against old foes The Grimshaw from Skelmersdale. But the three-day Ryder Cup-style early season tournament ended in disappointment for the Bunkers boys, who could not repeat their ‘Miracle...