Latest Golfing News
An experience to savour
7:05pm Thursday 26th June
Trudy Carradice visits Machynys Peninsula
A recent invitation to play a fourball at Machynys Peninsula was too good a chance to miss and as soon as I mentioned it to three golfing friends they leapt at the chance to take on Wales' only Nicklaus designed course. Easily reached off the M4 we made an early start with expectation and excitement in our hearts. As we entered the long driveway leading to the course the sun was already up and the mist beginning to rise from the lakes. I knew that we had uncovered a seaside gem.
SWALEC sponsors Ryder Cup Wales Challenge at the Vale
7:02pm Thursday 26th June
SWALEC will be the main sponsor for the prestigious Ryder Cup Wales Challenge Tour event, which will be held from 24-27 July on the Vale's stunning and testing Wales National Course.
‘Open Day’ at Cottrell Park
6:59pm Thursday 26th June
Cottrell Park Golf Club recently held a very successful Open Day. Luckily, the weather on the day was wonderful and the course, as usual, was in pristine condition. Over 150 golfers entered the Shoot Your Joining Fee' competition and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Apart from the golf, the club organised a raffle where the lucky winners had a choice of excellent prizes. The first prize, nonetheless, was for one person to have the opportunity of the use of a "Super Car for a Week' - this, incidentally, was won by Mrs Diane Magner. Also attending on the day was Red Dragon Radio and American Golf who held club demonstration' sessions on the range.
Twenty Ten course unveiled to the world
6:58pm Thursday 26th June
As every golfing enthusiast knows this year's Celtic Manor Wales Open was played over the new Twenty Ten course, the layout that has been created specifically to host the 2010 Ryder Cup.
Golfing Equipment
 | Glenmuir’s new Hi Cool ® Shirts
8:01am Tuesday 27th May
Glenmuir's new Hi-Cool men's and ladies' shirts offer golfers the best of both worlds - outstanding performance combined with exceptional comfort. |
 | Improve your drive with Snooper’s Sapphire Plus
11:32am Monday 31st March
The PGA's groundbreaking decision to sanction the use of GPS rangefinders in its professional events this year is to be a plus not only for the manufacturers but also for golfers. This forward-thinking view means that GPS rangefinders will play a significant part in the future of golf and Snooper, the leading satellite navigation brand, had recently launched the Sapphire Plus, one of the first sat nav systems designed especially for golfers. |
 | Take a break with Brittany Ferries
1:19pm Monday 3rd March
Some of the most exciting and interesting golf courses in northern Europe are just a stone's throw away from home for Welsh golfers. Brittany Ferries run golf packages from Plymouth, Poole and Portsmouth, taking you to the Normandy and Brittany areas of France and to the northern Spanish coast around Santander. |
