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Brocket Hall to Host Series of Shot-saving Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools

Hertfordshire’s Brocket Hall is to host a series of shot-saving Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools between March and October this year. The one, two and three-day sessions are aimed at golfers looking to improve their short game and putting techniques under the guidance of one of the world’s leading short game coaches, Dave Pelz, and his highly-trained team. A […]

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What you’ll need to know about golf betting before teeing off

When most people think of sports betting, the first sports that come to mind are football, horse racing, cricket, rugby and the big American sports leagues. Golf is one sport that is often overlooked as a betting sport but there is much potential there.  Betting is an incredibly popular pastime in the UK and online […]

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The Drift Golf Club

After playing 18 holes at The Drift Golf Club, it will remind you why you enjoy the game so much. Everything is exceptional and focuses on the customer and their experience. The drive into the club is grand and heightens the anticipation of the day ahead. Your green fee includes a warmup bucket on the […]

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Golf Facility Development at Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa

The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf & Spa, which was named among the top 100 resorts in the UK to enjoy a golf break earlier this year, is adding to its golf resort with the development of a new golf practise range, planned to open in June 2024. In addition to its 18-hole championship golf course and […]

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Do People Bet On Golf? What You Should Know

Golf has a reputation as a serious, staid sport. It’s a reputation buoyed by the silence of spectators during play and the polite clapping that responds to a successful stroke. Add to that the peacefulness of playing a sport out in nature instead of in a crowded and brightly lit arena, and golf seems like […]

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Ivor Robson Passes Away Aged 83

Ivor Robson, a man with one of the most distinctive voices in golf, has died at the age of 83. He was the official starter at The Open for 41 years and his passing has been met with an outpouring of affection from players and golf administrators alike. He also acted for over 40 years […]

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Function18 Competition

Win: £150 To Spend at Function18 Function18 is a specialist golf apparel store, offering golfers affordable, niche garments that will set you apart from the rest, both on and off the golf course. Function18 has more than 20 years of experience in designer golf clothing and dresses golfers all over the world. Its wide inventory […]

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FIRST MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY UK GOLF TASTER

40 people, aged seven and over, took part in the first ever golf taster day organised in partnership between the Muscular Dystrophy UK and Golf Trust charities.  Families from across the UK travelled to The Shire for the event, which gave people living with muscle wasting or weakening conditions the chance to try golf for […]

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Nominations Are Now Open For The 2023 Women in Golf Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Women in Golf Awards, and the award organisers are delighted to announce the full list of award sponsors from across the world of golf.  This pan-industry-support reflects a shared commitment to acknowledging the contribution women are making to the sport, and in creating a platform where their success […]

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Is Sir Gavin Williamson hatching a plan?

Sir Gavin Williamson MP found himself back in familiar territory last week, surrounded by dinosaurs at the newly opened Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf Course in his Staffordshire South constituency.    Sir Gavin has been a huge supporter of the award-winning 3 Hammers Golf Complex, where the Adventure Golf Course is located, and was more than happy […]

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Driving the Green

As part of World Ocean Day, OCEANTEE is launching a new podcast series aimed at educating and inspiring people within golf on how to make sustainable changes. Driving the Green, which is available on all main podcast services, is hosted by long term brand ambassador Inci Mehmet.    The first episode dives into the background of […]

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Waterlooville Golf Club

Waterlooville Golf Club is a private members club and a renowned golfing destination that offers a picturesque setting and exceptional facilities for golf enthusiasts of all levels. Located in the heart of Hampshire, this prestigious club boasts a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors looking to experience its beautiful fairways and challenging courses. […]

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Brocket Hall Offers Selection of ‘Stay & Play’ Golf Packages for 2023

One of England’s most complete golf destinations, Brocket Hall, has launched a selection of ‘stay & play’ golf packages for the 2023 season. The packages give golfers the option of playing one or two rounds of golf,  choosing from the Melbourne and Palmerston courses, and the opportunity to stay overnight in the historic Melbourne Lodge, […]

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Hankley Common Golf Club

Hankley Common Golf Club was first opened for play over nine holes in 1897. In 1922 James Braid advised on the addition of a further nine holes.  Bobby Locke described the course as the closest resemblance to a seaside links and the famous course architect, Charles Lawrie, once described the course as ” one of the best inland […]

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Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches is located in the Thames Valley to the south of the county of Buckinghamshire, some 25 miles to the west of London. The area, extending to 540 acres, is now a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and also a National Nature Reserve. Acquired by the City of London in 1880 as open […]

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Sundridge Park Golf Club

The closest 36-hole venue to any major city in the world……. two championship courses set in 300 acres of beautiful and historic parkland….yet only a stones’ throw from the City of London.  Though quite different in design, both courses provide a strong but fair challenge, with tree lined fairways leading to fast undulating greens which […]

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Lepra UK: Giving Shoesday

UK-based leprosy charity Lepra, have brought together a star-studded line up from the world of sport, film and TV, to support the 98 year old organisation’s annual Giving Tuesday celebrity shoe auction.  Introduced by long-term supporter, Dame Joanna Lumley OBE, the charity’s 2022 campaign is being supported by celebrities such as: Film star Dame Judi […]

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Moor Park Golf Club

Moor Park Golf Club is a wonderful venue for your Society Golf Day.  With the choice of two stunning golf courses, stunning 17th Century clubhouse and fantastic hospitality, you will leave with memories of a magnificent day.  This is why many societies return to us year after year. Our enviable location, with the M25 and M1 […]

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Brean Golf Club

Nestled between two of Somerset’s three links courses, Brean Golf Club offers a very different proposition to its neighbours. Although located only half a mile from the North Somerset coastline the course it is not of a linksland nature but is flat and therefore very easy walking. The course, which is fast becoming one of the counties […]

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We Are Proud To Support The Melanoma Fund

Slip! Slap! Swing! is the UK’s leading sun protection campaign for golf, created by the Melanoma Fund in 2019, and widely supported by the industry, helping keep skin cancer OFF the fairway. Becoming ‘Sun Protection Accredited’ will provide you with a toolkit of resources and benefits, making implementation easy, protecting wellbeing of your staff, members, […]

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