GIRLS Golf Rocks is back for 2020 and clubs in England can now sign up to make it bigger and better then ever. The programme is now in its fifth year and has helped introduce more than 5,000 girls to the game of golf – inspiring beginners to enjoy themselves in a fun, friendly and […]
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Girls Golf Rocks is back for 2020 – so why not give it a go to make it bigger and better
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Amateur Championship to go back to Nairn where Lee James beat Gordon Sherry
THE R&A has announced the venues for its amateur championships and international matches in 2021 – which include some of the most prestigious courses in Great Britain and Ireland. Nairn, in the north of Scotland, will host The Amateur Championship for the second time 27 years after Dorset’s Lee James triumphed over Scotland’s Gordon Sherry […]
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Corhampton Golf Club
Corhampton Golf Club Corhampton Golf Club is a ‘Hidden Gem’ of Hampshire Golf situated 10 miles south of Winchester (M3) and set in the South Downs National Park. The course is a classic Down land course, which drains exceptionally well, and this allows for mud free golf all year round. It plays 6378 yards (white […]
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World Handicap System all set to be rolled out in New Year for ‘good of the game’
THE new World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched from January, the game’s governing bodies have confirmed – and will provide golfers with a “unified and more inclusive handicapping system” for the first time. Though many countries are planning to adopt the new system in January, the system will go live in other […]
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Walton Heath become first club in Surrey to sign R&A’s Women in Golf Charter
SURREY’S Walton Heath has become the latest English club to sign up to The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter. The renowned Ryder Cup venue has committed to increasing the numbers of women and girls participating in golf with the introduction of a three-year rolling plan. The strategy will see the club actively strive to increase […]
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Sorenstam set to make debut in Father Son Challenge at The Ritz-Carlton in Orlando
SWEDEN’S Annika Sorenstam is set to become the first female professional to compete in this year’s PNC Father Son Challenge at Orlando’s Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes. The “greatest woman golfer of the modern era” will play alongside her father Tom, and fellow major champions, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson, in Florida, […]
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Hayley Putts Parley On The Map
Hayley Putts Parley On The Map Golfer Hayley Davis has hit the highpoint of her career so far by qualifying for the 2020 European Ladies European Tour – after training at Parley Golf Centre. The 26-year-old from St Leonards in Dorset, who represents Ferndown Golf Club, has been under the tutelage of Parley pro Peter […]
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Ashburnham Golf Club
Ashburnham Golf Club One of the finest Championship Links courses in Britain and currently ranked 5th best course in Wales, Ashburnham has hosted prestigious professional and amateur Championships, including two British PGA Championships and the 1976 Martini International Tournament. Chosen as a qualifying venue for the 2014 Seniors Open Championship, this event is one in […]
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Machynys
Machynys Machynys is a Nicklaus designed 7121 yard modern links golf course, Elemis Premier Spa, Gym and Health Club featuring first class food in Machynys Bar and Brasserie, complete with Golf Academy and Driving Range. Since opening in 2005 Machynys has been privileged to have hosted an unprecedented 12 championships, including 2 R&A Open Championships […]
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The Sunday Times Names Tewkesbury Park As One Of Britain’s Top 100 Hotels
The Sunday Times Names Tewkesbury Park As One Of Britain’s Top 100 Hotels Just four golf resorts have achieved recognition by The Sunday Times in their new Top 100 British Hotels list, published on 13th October 2019. Tewkesbury Park in Gloucestershire, which recently completed a £10m facelift, is the only golf resort in the southern […]
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Ireland U16s gain revenge with win over young England team at Hunstanton GC
A YOUNG England Under 16 squad earned praise for their gritty play in a narrow defeat to Ireland. The visitors emerged from two days of tough competition at Norfolk’s Hunstanton Golf Club with a 161/2-131/2 victory. The win was sweet revenge for Ireland following England’s triumph at Limerick GC a year ago. But there is […]
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Cotswolds Hotel And Spa
Cotswolds Hotel And Spa Cotswolds Hotel and Spa Cotswolds Hotel & Spa is one of the most popular golf society destinations and golf break hotels in the south of England. The course is a stunning parkland layout, over undulating hills and tree-lined fairways, amidst the lush greenery of the Oxfordshire countryside. While the course only […]
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Woodbridge Golf Club
Woodbridge Golf Club Woodbridge Golf Club Nestled on Bromeswell Heath in Suffolk, Woodbridge Golf Club is one East Anglia’s finest courses. For over 125 years golf has been played on the picturesque Heath course and with the later addition of the Forest course, it truly is a beautiful and tranquil spot to play golf. The […]
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European Tours will co-host Sweden’s ground-breaking Scandinavian Mixed event
MAJOR champions Henrik Stenson and Annika Sörenstam will host an innovative mixed event in Sweden next year, with men and women going head-to-head for the first time on the same course. They will compete for one prize fund and one trophy at the inaugural Scandinavian Mixed tournament. The event will feature 78 men and 78 […]
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Bath Golf Club
Bath Golf Club Bath Golf Club Bath Golf Club is one of the two oldest golf clubs in South West England after Royal North Devon. An 18-hole private members’ club situated on Hampton Down, providing spectacular views of the beautiful UNESCO city of Bath, looking through Sham Castle over the city of Bath while warming […]
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Mitcham Golf Club
Mitcham Golf Club Mitcham Golf Club is unique with its moorland turf which makes it one of the driest courses in the country and is playable all year round. It’s a natural and challenging Par 69 course with trees and bushes that shut out the busy world that surrounds the common. The golf club and […]
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Worlebury Golf Club
Worlebury Golf Club Founded in 1908 Worlebury Golf Club is situated on Worlebury Hill, 2 miles from junction 21 of the M5 and the seaside town of Weston Super Mare, Somerset.Its location at the gateway to the Southwest affords stunning views overlooking the Severn Estuary and the South Wales coast to the North and The […]
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Tenby Golf Club
Tenby Golf Club Tenby Golf Club Tenby Golf Club is renowned as the Birthplace of Welsh golf having been formed in 1888. It is a superb example of natural links golf at its best. Set amongst rolling green terrain and sand dunes, it hugs the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline and offers stunning sea views from many […]
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Haverfordwest Golf Club
Haverfordwest Golf Club Haverfordwest Golf Club Our parkland course has stunning views which include the Preseli Mountains to the north and the castles of Haverfordwestand Roch. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park footpath is only six miles away. We pride ourselves on offering a warm welcome to visitors and we will do our very best to […]
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Haverhill Golf Club
Haverhill Golf Club Haverhill Golf Club 16th Hole. Now a member’s club with 18 holes set in attractive mature parkland bisected by the River Stour and with strategically placed ponds, trees and bunkers the course provides a great challenge for golfers of all abilities. You will find our reputation of having the best greens in […]
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