Stories tagged ‘Open Championship’
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011
St Andrews to Host 2015 Open Championship
It will be the 29th time that golf’s oldest Major has been held over the Old Course
Monday, July 25th, 2011
Huxley Golf swings into action at The Open
Spectators at The Open Championship at Royal St George’s gave their game a boost thanks to a large all-weather Huxley Golf putting green .....read the full story »
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Ireland to welcome home Major Champions at Killarney
Irish golf fans will be able to give their two reigning Major Champions a rousing homecoming to remember when Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy tee it up in the Irish Open presented by Discover Ireland at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club next week .....read the full story »
Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Open Legacy will boost Kent Tourism for years
A two-year Visit Kent campaign promoting the county as an international golfing destination is establishing a legacy that will provide support to local tourism businesses .....read the full story »
Friday, July 15th, 2011
Thousands queue for bunker torment
It is most golfers’ worst nightmare but fans, course officials and even players at The Open have been queuing up to get stuck in golf’s most notorious bunke
Nike Launches Limited Edition Lunar Control Shoes
Nike Golf has launched a limited edition version of its popular Lunar Control shoe to celebrate The Open Championship .....read the full story »
Open players accept the Tri-Golf challenge
Three competitors showed their appreciation of the junior grass roots level of the sport by supporting the Golf Foundation and inspiring youngsters to take up the game .....read the full story »
Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Met Office forecasts help keep The Open in full swing
The world’s best golfers will be battling with the elements this weekend as they compete for golf’s oldest Major at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Kent .....read the full story »
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Mackenzie & Ebert Renovation Work on display at The Open
Mackenzie & Ebert Ltd have been advising Royal St. George’s Golf Club on making the challenge for the world’s elite golfers as strong and as fair as possible .....read the full story »
Open Championship returns to Kent and Royal St George’s
This is the 14th occasion that the historic links at Royal St George’s Golf Club has welcomed The Open. In 1894 it was the first venue outside of Scotland to host The Open Championship .....read the full story »
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
Marbas celebrates six years of partnership with Open Championship
Marbas, the Italian golf brand renowned for its fine, high quality shirts and knitwear, will this week celebrate its sixth year as the official supplier to the Open Championship .....read the full story »
Nicklaus voted ‘Greatest Golfer’ of The Last Century
Golden Bear clear British favourite among readers of ‘Golf Monthly’ along with BBC commentator Peter Alliss
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
PGA Pros set to help Open Championship go with a swing
An expert team of PGA professionals will be showcasing their coaching skills as they give more than 2,000 FREE lessons at this year’s Open Championship at Royal St George’s .....read the full story »
Dawson on Woods’ withdrawal from The Open
Chief Executive of The R&A, Peter Dawson has wished Tiger Woods all the best for his rehabilitation, after the three-time Open Champion announced that he will not be able to contest this year’s Open Championship .....read the full story »
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Rail travellers to Open Golf benefit from Olympics ‘connectivity’
Golf fans visiting Kent for The Open Championship are set to enjoy super-fast travel courtesy of the same rail network in place for the next year’s Olympic Games .....read the full story »
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Winner’s cheque rises to £900,000 as Open prize-fund increases to £5m
The R&A has announced Prize money will be increased for the 2011 Open Championship, after remaining at £4.2 million for 2007, 2008 and 2009, before being increased to £4.8 million last year .....read the full story »
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Nikon sponsors The Open Championship
Nikon UK today announces its continued patronage of The Open Championship which is celebrating its 151st year. Nikon has lined up some exciting activities and promotions at this year’s event which is taking place 13-17th July 2011, at Royal St George’s .....read the full story »
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Reduced prices for Open Golf accommodation
Mulberry Cottages still have a good selection of golf accommodation available in Sandwich within walking distance of the course .....read the full story »
Friday, May 27th, 2011
Sports Minister Flags Fast Track to The Open
The High Speed trains cut 55 minutes from the standard journey time with travel for accompanied five to 15-year-olds qualifying for the train operators ‘Kids for a Quid’ promotion (Terms and Conditions apply) .....read the full story »
Monday, May 23rd, 2011
PGA Backs New Initiative in Wirral
A new starter course in the Wirral aimed at encouraging a new generation of golfers is set to go with a swing with a little help from the PGA .....read the full story »
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
High Speed Rail Direct to The Open
Every hour two direct, high-speed services will connect Royal St George’s to St Pancras International cutting journey times between central London and the course to just 95 minutes .....read the full story »
Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Open Gives Scotland a £100m Benefit
The 150th Anniversary Open Championship staged in St Andrews, last year, delivered a combined £100 million benefit to Scotland, far in excess of previous estimates .....read the full story »
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
David Hill Leaves R&A
The R&A’s Director of Championships, has announced his decision to retire with immediate effect .....read the full story »
Friday, February 25th, 2011
Coodham House Honoured as Golfing Heritage Site
The Victorian country estate at Symington in Ayrshire used to belong to James Ogilvy Fairlie, founder of The Open Championship .....read the full story »
Monday, February 21st, 2011
Irish Links Initative Host Workshops in Donegal and Dublin
The Irish Links Initiative (ILI), which was set up in early 2008, to “preserve, protect and promote” links golf courses in Ireland is to host workshops this week in Donegal Golf Club and Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links .....read the full story »
