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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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Power management company Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the leading swing grip and putter grip brand played at the 2016 Masters. The #1 Grip in Golf claimed 10 of the top 14 players, including the winner of the Masters playing the Z-Grip® Cord. In fact, three different Golf Pride swing grip models were used by more individuals than any other brands. Golf Pride’s Tour Velvet was used by 43 players while 13 players trusted the MCC...

Burhill Golf and Leisure Limited (BGL), operator of 10 golfing venues and 22 courses across the UK, has taken delivery of 145 new Club Car vehicles, further enhancing the customer experience across all of its venues. Ready for the 2016 season, BGL will replace its venues’ existing fleet, with 144 brand new Precedent i2 golf cars and one new Villager 6 utility vehicle, which will be used at its flagship site, Burhill Golf Club. “We are constantly looking to invest in all...

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, a BGL venue based in Calverton, Nottingham, has completed part of an extensive refurbishment project to their clubhouse, most notably a £100,000 regeneration of their Course View Suite. A decorative feature-wall takes pride of place at the back of the dance floor with incorporated mood lighting and new audio facilities, bringing the suite into the 21st century. The full transformation also includes new blinds, carpet, furniture, and ceilings. Howard Craft, General Manager at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, is...

Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a BGL venue in Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, is welcoming girls to the game of golf through a free taster session at the end of April. Girls aged between five and 18 are invited to go along to the Girls Golf Rocks session to socialise, have fun, and try out the sport for free at the club on Saturday 30th April from 10am – 12 noon. All equipment will be provided, and attendees can turn up in...

The Shropshire Golf Centre, set on the outskirts of Telford, Shropshire, is to hold a charity Footgolf day in aid of the Shrewsbury Town F.C. community disability football teams. The fun-filled day will take place on Sunday 24th April at The Shropshire Golf Centre on their resident Footgolf course, and will include a round of Footgolf, food, and a charity raffle. Stuart Perry, General Manager at The Shropshire Golf Centre, is delighted to play host to the event: “Supporting and working with the...