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5 Great Wentworth Moments
May 5th
The jewel in the European Tour’s crown has been at the heartbeat of European golf for decades.
Wentworth is an unforgettable place to play golf and is one of those venues that almost rivals St Andrews in the strength of its allure. The West, East and Edinburgh courses are all magnificent, the clubhouse facilities are a rival for any in the country, and golf breaks in this beautiful part of Surrey, less than an hour from both Heathrow and the lights of London, are guaranteed to live long in the memory. More >
World Matchplay Championship – It’s the Real Thing
May 4th
The World Matchplay Championship used to be the ladyboy of the professional golf circuit. It looked like the real thing, it sounded like the real thing and it even felt like the real thing, but the sad truth is, it wasn’t. For the uninitiated, there was a small surprise lying in wait under the skirt labelled “golf tournament” – the fact that this was, principally, a showcase for IMG’s stable of pros. More >
Are you Britain’s Top Amateur Golfer?
Apr 27th
Golfers across the UK are invited to take part in the People’s Open Championship Challenge. The event, which is open to Amateur golfers, will see the top 60 qualifiers do battle around the famed Royal St George’s Golf Course in Kent. With 7 regional qualifiers taking place in June and July 2011, competition will be fierce to secure a place in the final and in turn play for their chance to be crowned the People’s Open Championship Challenge winner. More >
Paul Casey to design first course
Apr 18th
Paul Casey, has signed a deal to design his first golf course, in conjunction with Brit Stenson, the head of IMG’s Cleveland, Ohio-based golf design division. It will be located in the burgeoning golf nation of China, at Shimei Bay Resort on Hainan Island. Construction is scheduled to begin this summer.
“Shimei Bay is already a very impressive resort in a beautiful area,” Casey said, “and I am up to the challenge of designing a golf course that will fit in and become one of the finest in Hainan.” More >
Is Tiger past it?
Apr 18th
Do you think it’s only a matter of time before Tiger Woods wins another Major championship after his close call at Augusta National and he’ll be in the running to win the 2012 Masters Tournament?
Perhaps you should think again. There’s a distinct possibility that we may have seen the very best of the former world number one. According to golf’s record books, there’s reason to believe Tiger may not only fail to catch Jack Nicklaus’ mark of 18 Majors, but also never add to his More >
Top 5 Links Courses you have never heard of
Apr 13th
The UK is chock a block with countless golf courses of undeniable quality. Some of these courses are widely regarded being among the best in the world. With golfing heavyweights like the St Andrews Old Course, Celtic Manor and the Belfry on the menu, it is easy to overlook some of the hidden gems in the UK. Many golfers only discover these courses by accident or through word of mouth; so it is of no surprise that there are so many hidden gems out there just waiting for you to play them. These unsung heroes often offer great value and then chance to have the course to yourself. Here are the Top 5 golf courses you have never heard of. More >
US Masters 2012 – how to get your package
Apr 11th
Following on from Charl Schwartzel’s superb victory, we’ve finally come to the conclusion that we should be at the Masters next time it come around. So, after much research, we’ve put together a list of packages including flights, accommodation and most importantly those rather sought after US Masters tickets.
With tickets in high demand, golfers are recommended to book their packages early to avoid disappointment.
As golf fans we all eagerly await the US Masters when April rolls around every spring. From the comfort of our sofas we relish the sense of More >
Kaymer out so solve Masters Puzzle
Apr 7th
Martin Kaymer has enjoyed a spell of form in the last two years that has seen him shoot up the world golf rankings and reach the summit of the game after he dethroned Lee Westwood, who had in turn done the same to the ‘untouchable’ Tiger Woods. This success has not just been based on multiple wins in the last 18 months, including last year’s US PGA championship, but Kaymer’s impressive consistency has also been a key factor. With Kaymer’s extremely dependable and repeatable swing, perhaps this consistency should be expected. Yet even with all his recent success, Kaymer has been reworking the swing that has seen him become the world’s best golfer in preparation for the US Masters. More >
Herons Reach becomes a Village Golf Break destination
Apr 6th
Popular golf break destination, Herons Reach near Blackpool is celebrating a recent refurbishment as part of a mulit-million pound investment which will see it become one of the flagship hotels within the Village brand.
With a superb golf course located just moments from the hotel, Herons Reach will welcome golfers once more drawn by the excellent challenge on offer as well as superb facilities which have become a hallmark of the Village brand. Those seeking to relax after a day on the More >
Changes to the way you search the website
Mar 3rd
Firstly, we wanted to say thank you to all of our users who had taken their time to email in their thoughts and suggestions for the site – we are listening!
A big change is due to occur on the UK Golf Guide website is the search page. We are aiming to make the search page a more immersive and useable feature of the site, enabling users to find courses and reviews as easily as possible. To coincide with this we will improve the search functionality with results appearing faster and with additional features (such as towns) to ensure you find your fairway as easily as possible!
Another improvement added within the search will be the results delivered by a post code query, the results will show on a map with an overlay of various distance, which we hope will help in planning any multi-destination golf trips.
We plan on having this available to you by Thursday 10th March, as always, we’d love to hear your feedback – the birdies and the bogies!
Thanks
Aaron and the UK Golf Guide Team