Thorpeness Hotel and Golf Club, Suffolk’s leading play and stay golf destination, has announced it will host Britain’s newest festival of golf in July. The Thorpeness Festival of Golf will be played over its classic James Braid designed heathland course on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast from July 28-31. It will be the first dedicated golf festival … Continue reading SUFFOLK COURSE TO HOST BRITAIN’S NEWEST GOLF FESTIVAL
NEW PASSPORT SCHEMES FOR GOLF IN LISBON
Lisbon Golf, the management brand for seven unsung layouts close to the Portuguese capital, has launched a new English version of its website and has underlined its growing reputation for delivering the best-value-golf in Portugal by unveiling a range of new golf passports. Featuring descriptions, galleries and overview plans for all courses, plus a guide … Continue reading NEW PASSPORT SCHEMES FOR GOLF IN LISBON
WHERE GOOD GOLF AND GASTRONOMY MEET: SPAIN.
Golfers seeking the best golf, gastronomy and wine Spain has to offer will welcome Costa Brava’s newly launched DO Empordà Wine Route, which maps out one of the oldest wine-producing counties in the world. Flanked by the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea, Costa Brava’s Empordà province, has been producing wine since 500 BC, when the … Continue reading WHERE GOOD GOLF AND GASTRONOMY MEET: SPAIN.
RYDER CUP HERO GALLACHER LINES UP FOR TOMATIN PRO-AM
Former Ryder Cup captain Bernard Gallacher is to lead a field of nearly 300 golfers teeing up for the Tomatin Homecoming Single Malt Pro-Am over three of Scotland’s most renowned links courses later this year. Gallacher played in eight Ryder Cups and was captain three times, including a victory at Oak Hill in 1995 and … Continue reading RYDER CUP HERO GALLACHER LINES UP FOR TOMATIN PRO-AM
OSCAR JACOBSON SUPPORTS THE VOLVO CHINA OPEN
Oscar Jacobson, Swedish manufacturers of mens fashion and golf clothing of the highest quality for 111 years, is delighted to announce their continued support of the Volvo China Open. Taking place at the beautiful Genzon Golf Club on Shenzen in Southern China from the 24-27 April 2014, it is the 20th anniversary of the event … Continue reading OSCAR JACOBSON SUPPORTS THE VOLVO CHINA OPEN
PINT-SIZED GOLF CHAMP ON TRACK TO RETAIN EURO TITLE IN SCOTLAND
A junior golfer’s preparations to retain her European crown has got off to the perfect start as she scooped up the Scottish Girls Under 16’s title. Swinging into the new season in style, Ffion Tynan from Rhondda Cyon Taf, South Wales took on a 90 strong field to win the coveted Murray Donald and Caithness … Continue reading PINT-SIZED GOLF CHAMP ON TRACK TO RETAIN EURO TITLE IN SCOTLAND
LA MANGA CLUB PROVIDES ADDED SPARK T0 HELP CHILDREN’S CHARITY
La Manga Club provided the ideal setting for Sparks to launch its series of golf fundraising events in 2014 as a mixture of top sporting celebrities and amateurs headed to the luxury resort for a fun-packed three days which raised £15,000 for the leading children’s medical research charity. Spain’s flagship resort was again the venue … Continue reading LA MANGA CLUB PROVIDES ADDED SPARK T0 HELP CHILDREN’S CHARITY
LEVY LANDS MAIDEN EUROPEAN TOUR TITLE WITH TITLEIST & FJ
Titleist and Footjoy Brand Ambassador Alexander Levy secured his maiden European Tour title at this weekend’s Volvo China Open where he secured an impressive four-stroke victory. The Frenchman closed with a final round 69, including two closing birdies, en route to a 19-under par, 269 victory total. Levy became the 20th different winner of the … Continue reading LEVY LANDS MAIDEN EUROPEAN TOUR TITLE WITH TITLEIST & FJ
ALL-NEW GOLF SHOP OPENS AT THE BELFRY
The Golf Shop at the iconic Belfry golf resort, synonymous with the Ryder Cup, has completed a re-fit as part of major £26 million renovation of the complex. Few golfing venues in the world can boast the history and heritage of The Belfry Resort and as part of the £26 million refurb that has been … Continue reading ALL-NEW GOLF SHOP OPENS AT THE BELFRY
RENOVATION WORK ON QUINTA DO LAGO NORTH GOLF COURSE GATHERS PACE
Work on the major renovation of Quinta do Lago’s North Course is progressing smoothly with the venue on target to reopen as planned in October – less than 10 months after the redevelopment started. Final shaping has now been completed and approved by renowned American golf architect Beau Welling, in collaboration with European Ryder Cup … Continue reading RENOVATION WORK ON QUINTA DO LAGO NORTH GOLF COURSE GATHERS PACE








