Almost anywhere you travel, you can find a world-class golf course or resort where you may work on your swing and short game. Hundreds of thousands of golf enthusiasts take annual journeys to world-famous courses and exotic locales to indulge in their favourite pastime alongside a five-star holiday or to attend a professional event, making golf tourism one of the industry’s largest subsets. Tourism connected to golf not only has substantial monetary value, but also plays a crucial role in […]
The post 8 Ways Golf Tournaments Boost Local Tourism appeared first on Golf News.
he 69-year-old has enjoyed aces in each of England, Scotland and Wales. If that’s not impressive enough, in August, John registered a second hole-in-one in just nine days, at his home course Isle of Wedmore. One of those was on the 9th hole, where he has now enjoyed FOUR holes-in-one, and the other was on the 11th, where he now has two. A total of SEVEN aces have come at Wedmore, while two have come at Shirehampton Park on a […]
The post Meet the golfer with 12 aces – including 2 in 9 days! appeared first on Golf News.
Sports have played a prominent role in UK society for centuries. The country has a national team in virtually every international competition, and horse racing boasts deep roots in British culture. Naturally, when one thinks of athletic competitions in Britain, football is the first sport to come to mind, followed by rugby or cricket. The country has a rich heritage in all three, and golf is another pastime that not only enjoys a decent level of popularity in this part […]
The post Teed Up for Success: How Golf and Football Thrive in the UK appeared first on Golf News.
Golf is a sport that people of all ages and social statuses enjoy. Although it is considered a high-class sport, it doesn’t mean average people do not play it. A round of golf costs under $30, which is quite affordable for many people. Hence, it is not surprising that many make a career in the industry. The obvious dream for every golfer would be the lifestyle of a professional golfer playing on tour. Meanwhile, the harsh reality is that most […]
The post Top 5 Career Options in Golf If You Are Not a Player appeared first on Golf News.
Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey were crowned the first ever winners of the English Women’s Champion Club after beating 17 other teams at St Ives Golf Club. Nicola Taylor and 14-year-old twins Annabel Peaford and Emily Peaford helped their team win the event by 14 shots ahead of Ganton Golf Club. Emily’s 74 and 67, along with sister Annabel’s pair of 70s across both days, helped them to a comfortable victory. In second place was Ganton’s Staveley, Sara Gilmore […]
The post Walton Heath wins English Women’s Champion Club appeared first on Golf News.