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Posted on September 23, 2015

Local Golf Star Joe Amer Wins National Championship

Milton Keynes local golf star, Joe Amer, has won one of junior golf’s most prestigious events, the American Golf Junior Championship. 15 year old Joe, who’s a member of Abbey Hill Golf Centre, scored a fantastic 40 stableford points at the Championship, held at Gainsborough Golf Club in Lincolnshire. Playing off a handicap of 14 at just 15 years of age, Joe successfully negotiated his way through Regional Qualifying at Thonock Park Course, before going on to claim the prestigious national...

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Posted on September 23, 2015

Burhill’s Lizzie Prior Tops National Junior Order of Merit

Burhill Golf Club, the Surrey-based BGL Golf venue near Woking, is delighted to report that its star junior girl member, Lizzie Prior, has confirmed her status as the best junior female golfer in the country by topping the year-long England Girls Order of Merit. Her success this year was highlighted by victories at the Sunningdale Critchley Salver, Roehampton Gold Cup and Fairhaven Trophy, with her impressive play earning her a place in the England team at both the German Girls Championship...

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Posted on September 11, 2015

Stage is Set For Stars of the Future

The PING Junior Solheim Cup will break new ground on Monday and Tuesday when it is played for the first time in Germany at the prestigious St. Leon-Rot Golf Club. The event marks the start of a unique double-header for St Leon-Rot because on Friday through Sunday it will become the first club anywhere in the world also to host The Solheim Cup in the same week. Excitement has been building ever since St. Leon-Rot was announced as the venue for this...

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Posted on September 1, 2015

PING is Number One Selling UK Brand

The PING G30 has been the top-selling driver, fairway wood, hybrid and iron in terms of both value and units since the introduction of the family to the market in August last year. According to Golf Datatech LLC, which tracks golf equipment sell-through data for the United Kingdom, G30 has topped four of the major hardware product categories over the past 12 months, with PING as a whole achieving the number one selling brand position in terms of value (24.1%) and...

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Posted on August 28, 2015

Foremost Retain Ashworth Cup

Foremost Golf produced some stellar golf over two days to retain the Ashworth Cup, claiming an impressive 15.5 – 8.5 victory over TGI at The Belfry. The morning fourballs on the first day were very closely contested however some late drama meant team Foremost went into lunch with a 4½ - 1½ cushion. This lead was consolidated in the afternoon with the newly introduced foursomes format which was played on the iconic Brabazon course, allowing the players to retrace the footsteps...

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Posted on August 26, 2015

PING Utilises Market Leading Performance Technologies in Technical Autumn/Winter 2015 Collection

PING announces the launch of its 2015 technical Autumn/Winter apparel collection, Engineered to Play through the brand’s Sensor platform of performance fabric technologies and incorporating outdoor industry-proven fabrications into the golf apparel market for the first time. To complement the existing technical Sensor platform PING has utilised, an array of carefully selected, finest quality and best performing fabrics feature across the line. Within the Sensor Dry category, PING has partnered with Pertex, a brand whose performance fabric technology heritage and dedication to...

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Posted on August 19, 2015

Golf Pride Leads Grip Count at Whistling Straits; Completes 2015 Major Sweep for Tour Velvet Family

Power management company Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips division was the leading grip brand played by Tour and PGA professionals at the 93rd PGA Championship. The overwhelming majority, 121 players, competing in the year’s final major trusted their games to Golf Pride grips. Golf Pride’s popular Tour Velvet® family of grips were used by 75 players at Whistling Straits making it more popular than all other grip companies combined. In fact, the winners of all four of...

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Posted on August 18, 2015

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre Takes Firm Stance on Pace of Play

Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, in Loudwater, High Wycombe, is combating slow play by rewarding those members and visitors that play the main 18-hole course in less than four hours. Throughout May and June, those that finished their round in less than three hours, thirty minutes were offered a free pint of beer (or non-alcoholic equivalent) on completion. Thanks to the success of this initial campaign, the Centre has developed a new scheme, entering every golfer that finishes under four hours on weekends...

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Posted on August 18, 2015

Tudor Park Announces Inaugural Festival of Golf

Marriott Tudor Park has announced it is to host a Festival of Golf this October which will be made up of five competitions ranging from a Ladies Open to a Mixed Pairs Open. Starting on Tuesday 13th October and spanning six days, the Festival will begin with the Senior Pairs Open, open to all male golfers of at least 55 years of age and who hold a handicap of 28 or less. The Ladies Open will be held on the Wednesday,...

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Posted on August 17, 2015

Strong European Team Assembled For The 2015 PING Junior Solheim Cup

Europe has assembled a strong international team for next month’s PING Junior Solheim Cup at St. Leon-Rot GC in Germany. Spaniards, Ana Peleaz, Maria Parra and Marta Perez Sanmartin, Norway’s Sandra Nordaas, France’s Agathe Laisne and Denmark’s Puk Lyng Thomson all gained automatic spots on the European team by claiming the top-six places on the PING Junior Solheim Cup European Ranking and they will be joined at St. Leon-Rot GC by Germany’s Leonie Harm, Austria’s Emma Spitz, Ireland’s Olivia Mehaffey, Sweden’s...

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Posted on August 17, 2015

ETIQUS to Debut Timepiece Collection at Harrogate Trade Show

ETIQUS, a new British brand of distinctive, quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, is set to debut its collection at Europe’s leading golf trade event in Harrogate in early October. Held annually at the Harrogate International Centre, many of the PGA’s 6,000+ members across Europe will have the opportunity to view the entire collection first hand, for the first time. Brainchild of entrepreneur and Founder Gary Butler, the ETIQUS brand is formed on the principles of golfing etiquette and is committed to helping...

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Posted on August 11, 2015

Hanbury Manor Invests in New Golf Swing Studio

Hertfordshire-based Marriot Hotel and Country Club Hanbury Manor has announced the opening of a new golf swing studio. This latest announcement is just one of a number of initiatives that highlight the property’s commitment to delivering the most comprehensive and premium service to its members and guests. The launch of the studio, which includes a golf simulator and Foresight launch monitor, will be available for hire and also houses a pool table for those wishing to use the room in a...

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Posted on August 10, 2015

Pelaez Poised For PING Junior Solheim Cup Place

Spain’s Ana Pelaez looks set to make her PING Junior Solheim Cup debut after winning the ANNIKA Invitational Europe at Bro-Bålsta GK in Sweden. Pelaez put together rounds of 69, 69 and 72 to finish three shots ahead of England’s Sophie Lamb and compatriot Maria Parra, and her victory was enough to take her to the top of the PING Junior Solheim Cup European Ranking with just one counting event – next week‘s Girls‘ British Open Amateur Championship at West Kilbride,...

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Posted on August 5, 2015

BGL Teams Up With Open Air Laboratories (OPAL)

Burhill Golf and Leisure Ltd (BGL Golf), operator of 22 golf courses across seven golf centres and three golf clubs situated throughout the UK, has announced it is to collaborate with Open Air Laboratory (OPAL) in its continued commitment to be the industry leading owner of environmentally sustainable golf operations. OPAL is a UK-wide, community-focused research and education partnership led by a team based at Imperial College London’s Centre for Environmental Policy and funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The initiative...

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Posted on August 4, 2015

Hoebridge Golf Centre Breaks Impressive £10k Annual Fundraising Barrier for Alzheimer’s UK

Hoebridge Golf Centre, a BGL Golf venue near Woking, Surrey, has exceeded £10,000 in fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2015, following a hugely successful recent Charity Day. A total of 68 golfers, including a mix of members, staff and guests, took part, with over £6,900 raised for the Centre’s chosen cause. In addition to fun golf events, the day included a range of fundraising initiates, including a raffle and several auctions. Thanks to the generous donations from several supporters of the...

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Posted on August 4, 2015

Golf Genius Trusted with Carnoustie’s Craw’s Nest Tassie

Leading golf event management software Golf Genius has been chosen to manage one of the largest and oldest amateur events in the country, the Craw’s Nest Tassie at Carnoustie. As part of the agreement, Golf Genius will register over 330 entrants, produce a bespoke tournament website, manage both the strokeplay and matchplay portions of the competition over the six days, and deliver a live leaderboard in the clubhouse. Affectionately known as ‘The Tassie’, the event begins with two stroke play qualifying...

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Posted on August 4, 2015

Voice Caddie Introduces New D1 Executive GPS

Voice Caddie has announced the release of the D1 Executive, a convenient flip open design GPS device that provides both display and voice yardage guidance. Housed in an intuitive belt-clip design that comes in both black and white, the D1 provides accurate yardages to the front, middle and back of greens. A shot measurement feature enables distance tracking for individual shots, while automatic course and hole recognition continuously detects your position as you move around the course. Distances are provided either by...

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Posted on July 31, 2015

Six Rookies Set to Represent Foremost at 2015 Ashworth Cup

Foremost has announced the finalised line-up for its Ashworth Cup team which this year features six rookies. The 12 man team is made up of the winners and runners-up of both the three Regional Foremost Championships and the main Foremost Championship, in addition to four captain’s picks. In all, six of the twelve will be making their first appearance in the Cup in late August, with the team led by captain and Ashworth Cup veteran Darren Parris. The team is highlighted by Foremost...

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Posted on July 23, 2015

Golf Genius Announced as Official Scoring System of the Wee Wonders Golf Series

Golf Genius Software has announced it will provide the official scoring system of the Wee Wonders golf series, with the relationship helping to promote the game in the UK by hosting competitive events for the golfing stars of the future. Golf Genius will provide a customised website for each of the 15 Wee Wonders Regional Qualifiers, as well as the Grand Final at St Andrews in Scotland, in addition to custom printed scorecards and leaderboards. Mobile savvy fans and competitors will...

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Posted on July 23, 2015

Sixty New Members Choose to Invest in Foremost’s Success

Foremost Golf is delighted to announce that 60 of its members have elected to sign up as new shareholders in 2015. They join hundreds of existing shareholders who have benefited from an average 14% annual ROI every year since the current members’ share scheme was introduced in 2004. This latest influx of new company shareholders comes at a time when Foremost’s total membership has risen to over 1,000 and membership of its acclaimed Elite Marketing Programme now stands at over 325 and...

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Posted on July 15, 2015

PING goes long with COR-Eye Technology, unveils irons, wedges, putters

Achieving significant performance gains by engineering without sacrificing other key design attributes, PING announced two new innovative iron models today while expanding its popular Glide wedge and Cadence TR putter families. The new GMax iron introduces COR-Eye Technology, a revolutionary design that increases flexing across the entire face for faster ball speeds that produce unprecedented distance and forgiveness. The new i iron, PING’s first model to utilise 431 stainless steel, is a softer players-style head that offers workability and ball-flight control...

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Posted on July 14, 2015

Home Help For Thomsen

Denmark’s Puk Lyng Thomsen made a big move up the PING Junior Solheim Cup European Ranking after winning the individual stroke play qualifying event at the European Amateur Team Championship at Helsingør Golf Club in her home country. The 17 year-old from Frederikshavn carded rounds of 71 and 65 to finish a single shot ahead of England’s Alice Hewson and Finland’s Matilda Castren and in the process jump up from a share in ninth on the European Ranking into a tie...

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Posted on July 13, 2015

Marriott St Pierre Expands Membership Structure with Intermediate Category

Marriott St. Pierre has announced the expansion of its existing membership structure to incorporate a new ‘Intermediate’ category for those aged between 25 and 30. Starting 1st August, young professionals will be able to enjoy all the privileges of full membership, but for a reduced fee of just £80 per month. The addition of this new category will complement the existing ‘Young Persons’ category that offers a further discounted rate to members between the ages of 18 and 24. The first...

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Posted on July 7, 2015

Abbey Hill Completes £90,000 Clubhouse Refurbishment

Abbey Hill Golf Centre, a BGL venue situated in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, is excited to announce the completion of a £90,000 clubhouse refurbishment. The upgraded facilities are highlighted by a new function room which can now accommodate up to 120 covers and will provide the perfect venue for any private party, dinner, conference or wedding. Andrew Scholey, General Manager at Abbey Hill, said: “We are delighted with how the renovation has gone and really feel the new facilities provide a fresh, modern...

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Posted on July 6, 2015

Emma Clifford Named New General Manager at Aldwickbury Park

Aldwickbury Park, one of ten UK BGL Golf venues, announces that Emma Clifford has been appointed new General Manager of the Harpenden-based leisure destination. Emma joins Aldwickbury Park with a wealth of experience in the industry, including her previous role at West Essex Golf Club, where she was Secretary Manager for almost five years. After turning professional in 1992, Emma spent nine years competing on the Ladies European Tour before going on to become a fully qualified PGA Professional in 2003. During her...

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Posted on July 6, 2015

ETIQUS Chooses GMS as European PR Agency

Golf Marketing Services Ltd (GMS) has announced that ETIQUS, makers of distinctive timepieces for golfers, has appointed the agency to handle its PR in the UK and Europe. As a new British brand ETIQUS launched its debut collection of Swiss movement watches in September last year to great acclaim. The ETIQUS brand name is derived from etiquette, an integral and inextricable part of the game which has come to define golf's values worldwide. Many of the timepieces feature the unique ‘Butler Bezel’ originally inspired...

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Posted on July 1, 2015

Axglo Launch New Four-Wheel Flip ‘n’ Go Push Cart

Scarborough, ON, Canada – Axglo – A manufacturer of fine, robust and easy-to-assemble golf push carts, has designed a brilliantly simple, high-performance four-wheel model called Flip ‘n’ Go, which has landed on UK shores. The model has been engineered to ensure even weight distribution and therefore stability, no matter what the terrain. The four wheels work in tandem to ensure the trolley will perform on even the most undulating layout. Adhering to Axglo’s unwavering commitment to functional minimalism, the Flip ‘n’ Go...

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Posted on June 29, 2015

Under Armour Becomes Foremost Elite Marketing Partner Supplier

Foremost is excited to announce that Under Armour, the number one winter apparel brand in the UK, is to become a full Elite Marketing Programme (EMP) Supplier partner in 2016. Under Armour will provide integrated marketing of its products to Foremost Members and their customers, as the brand continues its rapid growth in the UK’s golf apparel market. Under Armour, which recently announced a new global partnership with waterproofing giant Gore-Tex® for its 2015 Autumn/Winter range, has seen incredible growth in the...

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Posted on June 24, 2015

Young Burhill Starlet off to Las Vegas to Pursue Her Dream

Burhill Golf Club, the Surrey-based BGL Golf venue near Woking, is pleased to report that its star junior girl member, Lizzie Prior, is off to the United States on a full golf scholarship in August. Lizzie, whose fine amateur form earned her a very rare invite to start among the elite, otherwise all-male, field in the recent men’s EuroPro event at Burhill, is set to head to the Nevada desert to take up a full golf scholarship at the renowned NCAA...

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Posted on June 24, 2015

Top Players Choose Golf Pride Grips at 2015 U.S. Open

Power management company Eaton announced today that its Golf Pride Grips Division was the leading grip brand played by professionals and amateurs at the 2015 U.S. Open Championship. The overwhelming majority, 119 players, competing in the year’s second major trusted their games to Golf Pride grips. Out of the top 10 finishers, 10 of 11 players had more confidence with Golf Pride grips in their hands. Golf Pride’s popular Tour Velvet® family of grips were used by 76 players during...

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