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1850 holes + 7 days + 70 year old man = 1 Guinness World Record
Jun 13th
A gripe with a lot of UK Golf Guide reviewers is slow play on the course. We’re pleased to see Pastor Bob Kurtz taking pace of play very seriously in setting a new Guinness World Record for playing 1,850 holes of golf over seven days.
While many will look at this landmark and think 14 rounds of golf a day for a week – that sounds like fun – might want to consider the tolls taken on Kurtz’ body as a result of this monumental effort. Beth Carpenter, Kurtz’ daughter added “We used Band-aids, then Second Skin, then wrapped them,” she said. “He told me that it took him about three holes to get where he could feel his putter.” More >
Top 10 UK Golf Breaks – Where to play this Summer
Jun 10th
For those looking for a quick golfing getaway, the UK is full of some of the finest golf resorts you will find anywhere in the world. Whether it is a parkland in Perth or a links in Lancashire, the wide variety of golf courses available to enjoy ensure there is something for everyone.
We take a quick look at the Top 10 Golf Breaks available to play this summer, with some excellent last minute discounted packages available you could make a significant saving on your next UK golf holiday. More >
Old Head Golf course voted most spectacular golf course on the planet
May 31st
The Old Head golf course is the “most spectacular” course on the planet, according to Links Magazine.
The breathtaking Irish course, a popular destination for golf holidays, saw off stiff competition from Cypress Point Club in California and New Zealand’s Cape Kidnappers to win the accolade in the spring edition of the publication. It was, in fact, the only course in Europe to make the top 10, alongside representatives from China, Mexico and South Africa. More >
Devon Golf Tour
May 23rd
GMT’s inaugural trip in 2000 was to Killarney, where 8 of us were celebrating a 50th birthday. Since then eight of us have gone away every May for a golf tour. For our 10th trip we decided to go further afield than usual and plumped for Como. It was a great golf break and we especially enjoyed Villa d’Este. We then went to South West France the following year and this year we decided to go back to our roots and do a UK golf tour. North Devon had not been covered by anyone so that’s where we headed. More >
Ricoh Women’s British Open Hospitality
May 18th
Golfers travelling to the Women’s British Open taking place at Carnoustie have an option to enjoy some of the finest hospitality available at any golf tournament. With unobstructed views of the 1st and 18th holes, the Carnoustie Hotel offers a golf experience that few can better.
As a 7-time venue for the Open Championship, Carnoustie is revered as one of the toughest tests in Championship golf. Top golfer and world number 5 Paula Creamer said “This is great news, though Carnoustie will be quite daunting, I’m already looking forward to the challenge”. If the course bares it’s teeth, as it did during the infamously tough 1999 Open Championship, we could see some very high scores over the Scottish links.
For those wanting to experience the Ricoh Women’s British Open in style can do so with a choice of excellent hospitality options.
All Hospitality packages include;
Morning Refreshments, Three Course Lunch and Afternoon Tea, Entry Ticket, Programme, Draw Sheet, Car Park and Security Pass.
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th July 2011 £150 per guest
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2011 £100 per guest
Please note that the Dress code is Smart Casual / Golf attire – No Denims
For more information please contact the hotel directly;
The Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa, The Links, Carnoustie. Angus DD7 7JE
0844 414 6520 mande.carnoustie@ohiml.com
www.oxfordhotelsandinns.com
Shendish Manor Review
May 16th
We enjoyed our time at Shendish Manor and so thought we would write to thank everyone at Your Golf Travel for the organisation and professional service that went in to our weekend golf break. More >
Five Star Golf Resorts – Fore Less
May 11th
It may seem strange in these austere times, but more of us seem to be seeking a really special luxury golf holiday experience – maybe as an antidote to the recessionary cloud hanging over most of us!
Searches for exotic and far flung destinations have increased and competition between resorts for our custom is so intense, prices are being driven down, with the cost of luxury packages becoming more accessible all the time. More >
The Wiltshire Hotel, Golf and Country Club
May 6th
Having just got back from our group golf break at The Wiltshire I thought I would leave some feedback and give thanks to Your Golf Travel for a successful trip.
This was the first time I have entrusted the organisation of one of my golf holidays to a golf travel company and I have to say I was particularly impressed by the quality of service and especially by your personal efforts to help me identify viable options and pricings to then allow me to run this by my group for their selection. More >
Golf in Portugal
May 5th
I have been playing golf at San Lorenzo for many years and during my recent trip there, the course was in the best condition I have ever seen it in…which says a hell of a lot! More >
Old Course – New Experience
May 5th
It’s been said that you cannot consider yourself a true golfer until you’ve played the Old Course at St Andrews.
I thought that was crass assertion until I was fortunate enough to play the hallowed links myself a couple of summers ago. More >