R&A keeps options open on 149th Open Championship and Women’s British Open
THE R&A are working on contingency plans in case the Open at Royal St George’s – and the Women’s British Open at Royal Troon – are unable to be played on their planned dates. R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers ruled out the need to cancel the 149th Open Championship at Sandwich this early – even […]
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Minimise risk of infection says England Golf in latest advice to clubs and golfers
GOLF clubs and golfers must take appropriate steps to make sure they minimise the risk of infection from the COVID-19 virus, according to England Golf. In general, golf is a healthy pursuit played in the open air, the game’s governing body said after the Government urged the public to avoid social gatherings, and pay heed […]
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England Golf postpone Brabazon Trophy and both English Seniors events
ENGLAND Golf have postponed all championships and coaching scheduled to take place up until early June as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. They include the Brabazon Trophy at Sherwood Forest and the first international match of the season between England and France at Ganton, which hosted the Walker Cup in 2003. All England coaching […]
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England Golf update: COVID-19
England Golf update: COVID-19 In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, England Golf has today announced a number of key decisions relating to all of our championships and wider golfing activities. All championship and performance events have been postponed until 7 June. With the health and wellbeing of all golfers, staff and volunteers paramount […]
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Petition to Keep Golf Open launched by club owners to help in coronavirus fight
GOLFERS are being urged to sign a petition to ensure the Government allows courses to stay open. The UK Golf Federation has launched a petition urging the Government to ‘Keep Golf Open’ during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Some two million people play golf every week – and while many golf clubs’ weekday regulars are senior […]
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England Golf Statement Regarding Coronavirus
England Golf Statement Regarding Coronavirus England Golf – in light of the developing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak – has today issued the following guidance to all our affiliated golf clubs and golfers. We fully recognise the need to adhere to the expert advice available and as such we would point all our clubs in the […]
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USPGA is second Major of season to be put on hold because of coronavirus
THE USPGA Championship has become the second Major of the 2020 golf season to be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. After days of speculation that the PGA of America, which organises the USPGA, was considering switching May’s tournament from San Francisco’s TPC Harding Park to Sawgrass, in Florida – where the Players Championship was […]
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Andalucia Masters at Valderrama is put back as coronavirus claims event
THE European Tour has cancelled the Estrella Damm N A Andalucia Masters, which was due to take place at Valderrama, at the end of April, because of the threat caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The decision was made in light of the travel restrictions in force in Spain. And it came after consultation with […]
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Close House And Lee Westwood Celebrate Junior Golf With Announcement Of PING Junior Masters
Close House And Lee Westwood Celebrate Junior Golf With Announcement Of PING Junior Masters Close House, home to European Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood, has announced that the PING Junior Masters will take place at the club this summer during the build-up to the European Tour’s British Masters. Westwood, Close House and PING all believe […]
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Scottish Golf latest updates on coronavirus outbreak as events are called off
HAVING cancelled the first three championships of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus outbreak, Scottish Golf is urging clubs worried about the financial impact of the growing pandemic to seek Government help. A number of clubs north of the border have already been in touch with golf’s governing body over requests for financial assistance […]
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Fernhill Hotel
Fernhill Hotel Set in private gardens above Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel commands stunning open views over the village, harbour and Irish Sea. This picture perfect panorama greets you as you check in to the hotel and is your backdrop while you dine or relax over a drink. Most of our 3 star hotel’s accommodation also benefits […]
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North West Castle Hotel
North West Castle Hotel North West Castle offers all of it’s visitors and guests a comfortable, luxurious and convenient three star town centre hotel accommodation experience in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway in the South West of Scotland. A family owned and run hotel for more than fifty years, ‘The Castle’ itself, was formerly the […]
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Cally Palace Hotel And Golf Course
Cally Palace Hotel And Golf Course Cally Palace, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Gatehouse of Fleet on the Solway coast, is set in over 150 acres of grounds and was originally an 18th century country mansion just outside Gatehouse of Fleet but is now a wonderful hotel in south west Scotland. Entering […]
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South African Women’s Open – Alice Hewson savours her maiden LET victory
ALICE Hewson kicked off her professional career with the best possible start by winning the Investec South African Women’s Open on her first start. The 22-year-old rookie member of the Ladies European Tour came from three shots behind overnight leader Olivia Cowan to win by a shot, at Cape Town’s Westlake Golf Club. Hewson, a […]
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Sotogrande call off European Nations’ Championship as coronavirus spreads in Spain
NEXT month’s European Nations’ Championship due to be held at Spain’s Sotogrande Golf Club, have been postponed – along with events in Ireland – because of the coronavirus crisis. Organisers of the prestigious event at the Sotogrande GC – on the Costa del Sol – have responded to the Covid-19 outbreak in Spain and across […]
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Augusta National postpones Masters for first time since 1946 as coronavirus spreads
NEXT month’s Masters at Augusta National has been postponed because of the growing threat of the coronavirus pandemic. The 84th editon of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, was due to start on April 9 – with the players making the famous drive down Mangolia Lane the weekend before. But one of golf’s most […]
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George Washington Golf Hotel
George Washington Golf Hotel Offering you an excellent round of golf in picturesque Washington The George Washington Golf Club is a former venue for the Sunderland Masters and is one of the most challenging golf courses in the North East of England. The course is measured at 6625 yards from the championship tees and offers […]
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Golf Tours facing month-long shutdown as The Players is cancelled after first round
GOLF fans across the UK were shocked to wake up to news that the PGA Tour had cancelled The Players Championship after the first round had been completed. The decision was made in the early hours UK time after play had finished for the day at Sawgrass with Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama leading after a superb […]
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LPGA postpones first Major – the ANA Inspiration – and two more tournaments
THE LPGA Tour has cancelled the first Major of the season – the ANA Inspiration – and two more tournaments over the next three weeks, in response to the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the globe. The players were told that in an effort to minimize risks from the global outbreak of COVID-19 and following the […]
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ANA Inspiration moves to September as LPGA Tour cancels three more events
THE LPGA has cancelled three more of its regular tour events because of the coronavirus pandemic – and warned there may still be more disruption to come. But the first Major of the season – the ANA Inspiration due to be held at California’s Mission Hills Country Club – has been rearranged and moved to […]
