Golfer gets two aces in a week – and lands a watch

A lucky golfer recorded his first hole-in-one then followed it up with a second ace a week later. Paul Crooks, 48, a new member at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, registered his first ace with his first swing of the day – after not hitting a ball for two weeks. Due to a strong headwind, the … Continue reading Golfer gets two aces in a week – and lands a watch →

Portugal golf fun run is 161 miles long…

A 260km (161 miles) non-stop, fundraising run from the Lisbon coast to the Algarve, by staff from Onyria Golf Resorts, has proved so popular that organisers plan on turning it into an annual event. The ‘Onyria Running Challenge' was conceived by staff at the award-winning Onyria Marinha Edition Hotel & Thalasso, in Cascais, after a … Continue reading Portugal golf fun run is 161 miles long… →

Golf retailer opens flagship London store

Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf, has opened of a new flagship store in the heart of the City of London. Just a stone’s throw from Monument, this exciting new addition to the company’s portfolio is in a prime location and is being kitted out with the very best technologies on the market to help … Continue reading Golf retailer opens flagship London store →

Golf Equipment Video: GolfBuddy PT4

GolfBuddy's new PT4 golf GPS caused a massive rumble when it launched earlier this year. The only GPS in the market with a 4inch smartphone-style screen, it is unique, powerful and, best of all, completely free to use - with no annual subscriptions (unlike some of its main competitors). And if you want to see … Continue reading Golf Equipment Video: GolfBuddy PT4 →

New junior golf champs launched

American Golf, is launching a Junior Championship at De Vere Mottram Hall, Cheshire, on 27th August 2014. The inaugural event will be held in association with PING who will be providing all the prizes for the competitors. The event is open to anyone aged under 18 as of the 1st January 2014. Entries will … Continue reading New junior golf champs launched →

Top Dartmouth golf venue joins Best Western

One of the south-west’s leading golf resorts has joined the world’s largest group of independently owned hotels to become 'Best Western The Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa'. The 35-bedroom hotel, which also boasts seven self-catering four-star, gold award lodges, will continue to remain independently owned but is now part of the Best Western family – … Continue reading Top Dartmouth golf venue joins Best Western →

De Vere golf launches new online tee time portal

De Vere has further improved its all-round golfing experiences by launching a new dedicated website allowing golfers to book tee times at its renowned golf courses. As part of the new fully interactive De Vere Golf website that was launched earlier in the year, http://www.dvteetimes.com has been launched, which allows members and visitors to book … Continue reading De Vere golf launches new online tee time portal →

What will Rory wear in the PGA? Here’s the rundown

Nike Golf athletes will stay cool as they battle the Louisville heat at the 2014 PGA Championship. Wearing Nike Dri-FIT fabrics that promote cooling, the Fall 2014 Nike Golf Collection will help keep the athletes comfortable in a colour palette of hyper brights. Tiger Woods, the four-time PGA Championship winner, will compete in ultra-lightweight polos … Continue reading What will Rory wear in the PGA? Here’s the rundown →

Lady captains record holes-in-one in same round

A former lady captain and current lady captain at Portpatrick Dunskey GC scored holes-in-one in the same club competition. As a result, both received limited-edition BOSS watches as recognition for their perfectly timed achievements. Kath Donnelly, 69 – a 22-handicapper and former lady captain – scored her ace on the 126-yard, par-three fourth, while 20-handicapper … Continue reading Lady captains record holes-in-one in same round →

Foresight technology leads the way at £2m Cobham golf complex

The stunning new £2m driving range and coaching facility at Silvermere Golf Complex, in Cobham, Surrey, has invested heavily in Foresight Sports technology. The industry-leading launch monitor technology has been installed in all fitting and coaching bays, along with further systems for use within the range itself. The four state-of-the-art bays at the Surrey venue … Continue reading Foresight technology leads the way at £2m Cobham golf complex →