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Posted on July 1, 2016

Marriott Unveil Brand New Corporate Membership Packages

Meeting the needs of every corporate golfer, Marriott Golf’s new range of membership packages offers freedom, flexibility and value for money for the modern business. The new selection is flexibly tailored to cover a range of corporate needs and is offered in three levels, Bronze Tier, Silver Tier and Gold Tier, each of these can be enhanced with bolt-on options to tailor the packages to the members’ needs. There is no longer a joining fee for any level of membership, and rounds...

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Posted on June 30, 2016

BGL Greenkeepers Reach Regional Final for Prestigious Award

Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL) are delighted with the news that three of their greenkeeping staff have been nominated for the prestigious Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2016. Emily Gammon, Andy Morgan, and Ross Butler, all qualified apprentice greenkeepers at BGL venues, have been selected to attend their respective regional finals for the award with the potential to win an all-expenses paid trip to the USA. The winner of the award will receive a six-week residential scholarship to the...

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Posted on June 29, 2016

Lee Goes One Better to be Crowned Foremost Champion

James Lee went one better than his runner-up finish last year to win the 2016 Foremost Professionals Championship supported by Glenmuir at The Oxfordshire. The former European Tour professional from Caerphilly Golf Club in South Wales carded a stunning five under par 67 to finish one stroke ahead of Jon Good (Addington Palace), who narrowly missed out on a birdie at the 18th that would have forced a playoff. The challenging Oxfordshire layout provided a stern test for the full field of...

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Posted on June 28, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins on PGA, European and Web.com Tours

Nippon Shaft scored a trifecta over the weekend, with winners on the PGA TOUR, European Tour and the Web.com Tour. The winner of the Quicken Loans National used Nippon Shaft’s steel N.S. PRO MODUS³ 115 Wedge Shafts in his 54-degree sand wedge and in his 60-degree lob wedge. The 34-year-old Navy veteran shot 17-under par 267 on rounds of 66-65-67 and 69 to win by three shots at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. He earned $1.242 million for the victory,...

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Posted on June 27, 2016

Ramsdale Park Welcomes New General Manager

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a BGL venue in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, is pleased to welcome the newest member of their team, Stephen Norton, who has taken on the role of General Manager at the club. Having grown up in a golfing family, Stephen has always aspired to combine his passion for the game with his career and manage a successful golf centre such as Ramsdale. The new General Manager’s career in sport began whilst he was at the University of Lincoln where he...

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Posted on June 23, 2016

SPRINT6GOLF Proves a Hit with Golfers around the UK

SPRINT6GOLF, a quicker, shorter format of golf which was launched earlier this month, has seen significant uptake around the country, with over 50 clubs expressing an interest in the innovative new variation within the first 48 hours of launching and several clubs signing up each week. Hundreds of golfers have also been downloading the official mobile app. Played over just six holes and utilising a 30-second shot clock, SPRINT6GOLF is the brainchild of Tom Critchley, the son of Sky Sports commentator...

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Posted on June 23, 2016

Top Players Trust Their Games To Golf Pride Grips At The 2016 U.S. Open

Power management company Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the leading swing grip and putter grip brand played at the 116th U.S. Open this past week at the esteemed Oakmont Country Club. The #1 Grip in Golf claimed 9 players who finished in the top 10, including the 2016 champion, who relied on Tour Velvet model grips in his first career major victory. In all, 118 players competing at the 2016 U.S. Open trusted their games to...

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Posted on June 21, 2016

Willow Senior Golf Classic Offers Unique Opportunity for Amateurs

Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Golf and Country Club in Ware, Hertfordshire, is counting down the days until the 26th August when stars of the European Senior Tour will descend upon its fairways for the Tour’s most unique and newest UK event. The Willow Senior Golf Classic was added to the 2016 schedule earlier this year, and offers a unique opportunity for amateurs to be part of a recognised tour event. The alliance format of the tournament allows amateurs to play alongside...

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Posted on June 20, 2016

Thornbury Golf Centre Offers Fun-Packed Day for All the Family

Thornbury Golf Centre, a BGL operated venue situated just outside Bristol, is inviting everyone for an Open Day of fun activities this Sunday, 26th June. Free golf tuition taster sessions will be running throughout the day, offering visitors of all ages and abilities the chance to go along and give golf a go. Balls for the driving range and rounds of golf will be available over the course of the day for those who want to roll up and tee off with...

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Posted on June 20, 2016

Golf Genius Manages One Millionth Round

Golf Genius, world leading provider of cloud based golf tournament management solutions (TMS), is celebrating the recent milestone of managing over one million rounds of golf around the world. Ranging from large corporate golf days to weekly club swindles, the Golf Genius system offers a greatly enhanced experience for both visitors and members, and has been used by customers in over 50 countries to host over 25,000 events in the last 12 months. Now used by over 30 different clubs and event...

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Posted on June 16, 2016

Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf Awarded TripAdvisor Excellence

Hoebridge Golf Centre, a BGL operated venue in Woking, is celebrating the announcement that their on-site adventure golf course, Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf, has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The certificate is awarded on the merit of consistently high reviews from customers who have visited the site. Thanks to the high quality service and facilities on offer, Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf has received an overall rating of a lofty 4.5 out of five, and the attraction is listed in the...

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Posted on June 13, 2016

Swinging Success for Marriott Golf UK’s Free Women’s Hour

Ladies across the UK have been flocking to Marriott Golf venues throughout May to take part in free weekly roll-up lessons specifically tailored to encourage more women to take up the sport. Held every Tuesday, the Women’s Hour sessions have been an enormous success with 349 lessons taking place throughout the month. The Marriott Golf UK initiative runs parallel to England Golf’s Get into Golf campaign, and focuses specifically on supporting women who may be hesitant to take up the sport due...

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Posted on June 7, 2016

Foremost Expands Successful In-Store Ticketing Solution

Foremost Golf has announced it is to expand its innovative NetTickIT in-store ticketing solution, following the successful launch of the system last year which transformed the look of members’ stores around the country with over 40,000 tickets printed. Ranging from shelf edge to A4 size tickets, the NetTickIT system enables Foremost members to design bespoke ticketing quickly and efficiently, providing a cost effective way to clearly and professionally promote product features and benefits, while maintain a strong perception of value for...

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Posted on June 7, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins Memorial Tournament

The winner of the PGA TOUR’s prestigious Memorial Tournament used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO MODUS3 Tour 105 steel shafts in his irons and N.S. PRO MODUS³ WV Wedge 125 Tour Only steel shafts in his wedges en route to a sudden death playoff victory Sunday (June 5) at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. The 36-year-old North Carolinian won with a par on the second hole of sudden death thanks to a brilliant flop shot on No. 18 followed by a six-foot...

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Posted on June 6, 2016

ECCO Golf Introduces ECCO Speed Hybrid Sneaker

Danish company ECCO – a leading global manufacturer of innovative footwear – announces the launch of its latest hybrid golf shoe, ECCO Speed, which combines a cool, vintage sneaker aesthetic with leading-edge comfort technology and a Tour-proven outsole. Continuing to expand the horizons of hybrid footwear styling, ECCO Speed’s sleek design and subdued colors perfectly coordinate with nearly any outfit. It is also distinguished by: Exceptional cushioning, flexibility and durability provided by a Direct-injected PU midsole E-DTS outsole with molded traction...

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Posted on June 1, 2016

Innovative New Format, SPRINT6GOLF, Launches

A quicker, shorter format of golf for players of all ages and abilities, SPRINT6GOLF, has been launched, with several key golf governing bodies supporting the exciting new concept, along with Paul McGinley, Eddie Jordan and Gareth Bale. SPRINT6GOLF is played over just six holes and utilises a free mobile app with a 30-second shot clock to ensure a flowing and continuous pace of play. SPRINT6GOLF is the brainchild of Tom Critchley, the son of Sky Sports commentator and ex-Walker Cup player, Bruce...

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Posted on May 24, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins AT&T Byron Nelson Classic

CARLSBAD, Calif. (May 23, 2016) – Spain’s longtime Ryder Cup stalwart used Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 130 X-flex shafts in his irons and wedges en route to a playoff victory Sunday (May 22) at the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons in Irving, Texas. The 36-year-old native of Castellon won with a par on the first hole of sudden death, after his 15-under par in regulation on rounds of 63-66-68-68—265, playing his first 44 holes bogey-free. The...

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Posted on May 23, 2016

A Season of Change for Thornbury Golf Centre

Thornbury Golf Centre, a Burhill Golf and Leisure (BGL) venue in Thornbury, is enjoying a season of change this spring with new members of staff and a fully refurbished Pro Shop. The popular pay-and-play course on the outskirts of Bristol has undergone an extensive shop refurbishment, maximising the facility to offer golfers a greater selection of golf specific goods. New items now stocked include top-brands such as PING, FootJoy, Nike, and Oscar Jacobson, amongst other high quality golfing apparel and hardware brands. Trainee...

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Posted on May 23, 2016

Sidcup Family Golf to Launch on Bank Holiday Weekend

Adventure Leisure Ltd, a subsidiary of the Burhill Golf and Leisure group (BGL), is pleased to announce the launch of Sidcup Family Golf, situated on the south-side of the A20, set to open on bank holiday weekend from the 28th May. The newly renovated venue will be fronted by a family friendly, fun-packed Mr Mulligan’s Dino Golf course, as well as a two tier, 54-bay, covered driving range and extensive short game practice area. The Operations and Development Director at Adventure Leisure,...

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Posted on May 16, 2016

Ramsdale Park Honours Local Football Legend with Star-Studded Golf Day

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a BGL venue based in Calverton, Nottinghamshire, held a golf day in collaboration with Notts County Football Club to honour long-serving central defender, Mike Edwards. Nicknamed ‘The Phoenix’, Edwards is currently in his tenth year at the club and has been granted a testimonial year for 2016 after devoted fans applied to The Football League to honour the player. 72 people arrived for the shotgun start, with many of Mike’s current team-mates coming along to support him, including...

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Posted on May 10, 2016

Redbourn Golf Club Hosts Unique Pink Buggy for Breast Cancer Care

A unique, bright pink buggy was seen on the fairways of Redbourn Golf Club at the end of April as golfers were able to hire the car in support of Breast Cancer Care. From the 25th of April, players were able to hire the specially coloured electric buggy for their rounds, with all proceeds being donated to the charity. The pink Club Car arrived in time for a full schedule of Ladies’ events at the club, including a Macmillan charity cup tournament,...

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Posted on May 6, 2016

Lee Westwood and UPS deliver unique access for Scottish Golf

Fresh off his 2nd place finish at the Masters, iconic British golfer and UPS global golf ambassador, Lee Westwood was today on hand to deliver a very special experience for the next generation of champion golfers. In support of the Bags for Birdies campaign launched last month, Westwood presented the very first sets of specially designed PING Moxie junior clubs to twelve excited school children at the famous Open venue. Following an interactive clinic masterly delivered by Scottish Golf under the tutelage...

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Posted on May 5, 2016

BGL Celebrates National Golf Month Across UK Venues

Burhill Golf and Leisure Limited (BGL), are celebrating National Golf Month this May by hosting a full schedule of adult and children’s lessons across nine of its UK venues. The sessions will run throughout the month, welcoming beginners and enthusiasts of all ages and genders. Activities will include heavily discounted ‘Learn Golf in a Day’ sessions for adults, as well as free group lessons for juniors. “BGL have been great supporters of National Golf Month from the start, and welcome any initiative...

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Posted on May 3, 2016

Marriott Golf UK Invites Women to Attend Free Lessons

Marriott Golf UK are kick-starting the summer with Women’s Hour, an initiative offering free lessons for women throughout the month of May, across all of their UK Hotel & Country Clubs. The relaxed weekly sessions will be held every Tuesday with both a morning and evening lesson, each lasting for an hour. Offered free of charge for the entirety of May, the lessons will continue through to October for a small, weekly fee. The venues will provide equipment and forgo dress code...

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Posted on May 3, 2016

Nippon Shaft Wins Volvo China Open

With Nippon Shaft products installed in both his irons and wedges, a 20-year-old Chinese player came from behind Sunday (May 1) to win the Volvo China Open at Topwin Golf & Country Club in Beijing. A birdie on the 17th hole ultimately provided a three-stroke margin of victory for the European Tour’s youngest winner of the season, who shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 in the final round to claim his first victory on the European Tour. The champion used Nippon Shaft N.S....

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Posted on April 29, 2016

Nippon Shaft Introduces New Modus3 Wedge Shaft

Nippon Shaft has announced the release of the N.S. PRO MODUS3 Wedge, a newly developed steel wedge shaft that offers optimum short game performance. Based on feedback from PGA Tour players, the MODUS3 Wedge utilises several of Nippon Shaft’s cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to provide a lower trajectory with less variable spin and excellent directional stability. Multi Heat Treatment (MHT) technology delivers the optimum feel on short game shots of all distances, while proprietary wall thickness adjustment technology provides high-level stability in terms...

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Posted on April 26, 2016

Redbourn Golf Club Raises over £10,000 for Local Charity

Redbourn Golf Club, a Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL) venue situated on the outskirts of St Albans, has enjoyed a brilliant year of fundraising, amassing £10,255 for its chosen Captain’s charity, Keech Hospice Care. Fundraising was driven by the club Captains, Will Goatcher and Trish Keens, who chose the charity at the beginning of their tenure last year. A number of events were held throughout the 12 months, both on and off the golf course, including the Eric Russel Trophy, Redbourn...

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Posted on April 21, 2016

Srixon Announced as Title Sponsor of Foremost Assistants Championship

Srixon has been announced as the title sponsor of the inaugural Foremost Assistants Championship, scheduled to be held on Wednesday 20th July at The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. Foremost Professional Assistants will battle it out over the testing Championship Course for a prize fund of £5,000, including £1,000 and a 2017 Srixon staff contract for the winner. Those placing 2nd to 9th will also receive a bag, ball, glove, and wedge contract for 2017. As an additional competitor incentive, any entrant...

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Posted on April 21, 2016

ETIQUS Launches Belt Collection by Druh

ETIQUS, the British brand of distinctive, quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, has announced it is to collaborate with Druh Belts & Buckles to launch an exclusive range of belts. The belts, available initially in either black or white crocodile effect leather with a polished stainless steel ETIQUS buckle, are handmade from the finest natural materials and accessible to the discerning golfer through ETIQUS’ online store. Worn by some of the world’s top golf professionals, Druh has become well known for its distinctive...

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Posted on April 19, 2016

ECCO® Golf Ambassador Minjee Lee wins LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship

Leading golf footwear innovator, ECCO Golf, is delighted to announce that ambassador and teenage sensation Minjee Lee fired a flawless final round of 64 to win the LPGA’s Lotte Championship, Hawaii, on Saturday. Competing in the company’s flagship BIOM Hybrid 2 design, the 19-year-old Australian closed with a back nine of 30, ending the event with an impressive 16-under-par 272 total making her only of only five players in LPGA history to secure multiple wins before her 20th birthday. “It’s definitely a...

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