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De Vere Wokefield Estate

De Vere Wokefield Estate De Vere Wokefield Estate is home to De Vere Wokefield Estate Golf Club: a 6,996-yard, par 72 championship course that is designed to US PGA standards. It is one of the leading golf clubs in Reading, Berkshire. The course boasts 18 uniquely designed holes with elevated trees, streams and lakes across […]

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Henrik Stenson gets up close to one of the falcons famed for in the Emirate state watched by Dustin Johnston (left) and other members of the European Tour ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Picture by GETTY IMAGES.

Stenson ‘Ship-Shape’ For Season Starter In Abu Dhabi

Stenson ‘Ship-Shape’ For Season Starter In Abu Dhabi RYDER Cup hero Henrik Stenson is feeling quietly confident about his return to action this week as the Swede makes his first appearance of the new European Tour season at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The event, presented by EGA, kicks off the new year as the maiden […]

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Cottrell Park Resort Swing Into Spring 2019 Offer

Cottrell Park Resort

Cottrell Park Resort Located just 7 miles from the city of Cardiff in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, Cottrell Park boasts 36 holes offering first class facilities for golfers of all levels. Facilities include sports simulators, driving range, practive areas, sports injury clinic, snooker and pool room, restaurant and bar, marquee, nature trail and most […]

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Ireland’s Padraig Harrington will become the third European Tour winner from the Emerald Isle to captain Europe against America at Whistling Straits, in 2020 Picture by GETTY IMAGES

Harrington Named Ryder Cup Captain

Harrington Named Ryder Cup Captain PADRAIG Harrington has been named as the European Captain for The 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, in Wisconsin. The three-time Major Champion represented Europe six times as a player –being on the winning side four times – while latterly he has brought his extensive experience to the role of […]

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The British Junior Golf Tour

The British Junior Golf Tour The UK’s leading Junior Golf Tour The British Junior Golf Tour, a not-for-profit organisation, is the leading Junior Golf Tour in the UK. We provide junior golfers with outstanding opportunities to experience great competitions, on wonderful courses, at top class venues. Our events are fun, competitive, affordable and open to […]

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Youngsters at one of the weekly coaching sessions at Whalley Golf Club work on their short game.

Lancashire Junior Golf Drive Is Hitting The Mark

Lancashire Junior Golf Drive Is Hitting The Mark A Lancashire golf club is helping put youngsters on the right course – and is reaping the benefits. Whalley Golf Club – which can be found on Clerk Hill Road – has revitalised its junior section over the past three years thanks to the support of club members and volunteers. […]

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WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 20:  The players and officials of Team Europe walk down the fairway during the final day singles matches of The Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club on August 20, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa.  (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

2019 Solheim On Track To Be The Most Successful Ever

2019 Solheim On Track To Be The Most Successful Ever The 2019 Solheim Cup is setting up to be the most successful ever, with strong ticket sales, high levels of interest in the hospitality programme, hundreds of volunteers signed up and a number of commercial partners signed up. IMG and Visit Scotland today announced the […]

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Fleetwood’s Christmas Present For Lancashire Juniors

Fleetwood’s Christmas Present For Lancashire Juniors A selection of age group Lancashire junior golfers were treated to a once in a life experience when home grown golfing superstar Tommy Fleetwood returned to his roots and back in the team room where he discussed what it takes to become one of the world’s best golfers. 2008 […]

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Hurlston Hall Golf Club receives their award for GolfMark (left to right) Tim Hastings, club professional, Andrew Chessworth-Wiggar, General Manager, Adam McAlister, club support officer in Lancashire for England Golf, John Walker, club chairman and GolfMark lead, and Irene Traynor, Hon Secretary

Hurlston Hall Hits The Mark With National Golf Award

Hurlston Hall Hits The Mark With National Golf Award HURLSTON HALL Golf Club in Lancashire has won a national award for its efforts to grow the game. The club – which can be found on Hurlston Lane on the outskirts of Ormskirk – has been presented with the GolfMark award. GolfMark is an official seal […]

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Norman Fletcher, who will become the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs’ new President in March 2019

Chorley Golfer Is The Next Lancashire President

Chorley Golfer Is The Next Lancashire President The Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs has announced that their President Elect for 2019-20 is to be Norman Fletcher. Norman, a member of Chorley Golf Club for 58 years, is well-known in golfing circles for his work with the Professional Golfers Association, the Ryder Cup and a number […]

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Seve’s Scottish Course Is Now A Hilton Brand

Seve’s Scottish Course Is Now A Hilton Brand The home of Scotland’s only Seve Ballesteros-designed golf course has joined one of Hilton’s 14 market-leading brands and will be known as DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort. At its relaunch, Tom Castles, North Lanarkshire’s Depute Provost, cut the ribbon to declare the hotel […]

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Europe Play With Panache To Win Phoenix Cup 2018

Europe Play With Panache To Win Phoenix Cup 2018 Long Marsh Golf Club, Florida, USA                                                                                         October 15th—17th The Phoenix Cup 2108 is a “RYDER CUP” style competition played between disabled golfers from the USA & Europe. It was played over 3 days the format being 6 x foursomes on day 1, 6 x 4 ball better ball […]

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Alexander The Name Of The Game

Alexander The Name Of The Game – golf photographer honoured by naming tribute While Scotland reflects on an extraordinary year of golf, one of the sport’s leading photographers has rounded off the season by receiving an unexpected honour. With a roster of work including course and lifestyle shoots as well as a high-profile tie-up with […]

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