London Golf Show

READY. STEADY. GLOW! THE 12TH LONDON GOLF SHOW IS AT BLUEWATER This year’s cavalcade of everything exciting in golf takes place at Glow, Bluewater, in Kent, from August 26-28, and is the 12th outing for the event – making it the longest-running consumer golf show in the UK. And, anybody who attends the show will be in profit almost immediately, with every visitor able to claim at least nine free rounds of golf. Each of nine golf clubs – The Addington, Croydon; Bletchingley, Surrey; Chart Hills, Biddenden, Kent; Cherry Lodge, Biggin Hill; Farleigh GC, Selsdon, Surrey; Surrey National, near Coulsdon; Weald of Kent, in Headcorn; Westerham, Kent; and Woldingham, near Whyteleafe – will give a free green fee to every visitor to their stand, in a package worth at least £300. Plus you will also receive a free 2 for 1 green fee voucher courtesy of golf2for1.co.uk With myriad interactive stands – including nearest-the-pin, long-drive and long-putt contests; free PGA tuition; a massive indoor driving range featuring the majority of golf’s best-known club brands; custom fitting; club testing; trick-shot displays; simulators; the latest golf gadgets; extensive retail; and the opportunity to win everything from a packet of tees to an exotic golf holiday, it is the ultimate day out for any golf enthusiast. The show will be hosted by Golf Juice presenter and YouTube sensation Mark Crossfield, whose golf coaching videos have received more than 90 million views. He will be accompanied by PGA professional Matt Lockey, who also enjoys a substantial following on social media, where he’s better known as ‘Coach’ Lockey. The duo often work together to produce videos and will be reunited once more to entertain visitors at the show. Crossfield is one of social media’s most popular golfing figures, with almost 200,000 followers on YouTube, in excess of 34,000 Twitter devotees, and nearly 60,000 Facebook ‘likes’. His videos cover coaching, equipment and course reviews, all delivered in his individual – often irreverent – style. He will also give away six free lessons every day via his social media channels, with the lucky winners benefiting from a 30-minute lesson with Crossfield and Lockey, which will be recorded and shown on the former’s YouTube channel. Crossfield, who has been coaching golf for more than 20 years, will also host the daily ‘Innovations in Golf’ section on stage, which focuses on gadgets and equipment new to the market. To help launch the show, Crossfield, Lockey and Ladies European Tour stars Sophie Walker and Charlotte Thompson recently played ‘golf’ within the Bluewater complex, after the shops had closed for the day, with the unique round being recorded for publication on Crossfield’s YouTube channel.

Louth Golf Club

The club offers 18 challenging holes of golf set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Well groomed fairways weave through gently rolling hills, defined by woodland, and with temporary greens non existent, this is a course for all seasons. The course measures 6,411 yards, par 72 off the white tees, and 5,682 yards, par 73 for the ladies, providing a fair and challenging test for golfers of all levels. Experienced staff and excellent catering will ensure your day is always one to remember.

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

Cardrona is a recent addition to the Borders scene and has matured well since opening in 2001 and like the majority of Dave Thomas courses boasts plenty of bunkers and large, undulating greens. A shining star of the Scottish Borders which opened in 2001 and has matured rapidly. Overlooked by wonderful Borders hillsides and skirted by the river Tweed, the par-72 course blends in nicely with its lovely natural surroundings. Designed by the renowned Dave Thomas (The Belfry), this par 72 golf course presents a challenge and makes the most of some of the Scottish Border's most attractive scenery. The entire team's objective was to deliver world class service that compliments the resort. "The golf course has been designed to harmonise with the beautiful scenery around it, Cardrona is the perfect balance between the golfing challenge and the natural aesthetics of this superb Border's location." Dave Thomas and his team have produced a golf course that has quickly become one of Scotland's best. Making the most of wood, park and river, Cardrona has something for every golfer and has a mature feel to it that's all the more remarkable given its recent completion. Full warm up and practice facilities are also available. The golf course is matched by impressive clubhouse facilities within the hotel.

Macdonald Doña Lola Club, Costa del Sol

Macdonald Doña Lola occupies a fantastic beachfront location, just a short stroll from Calahonda with its shops, tapas bars, restaurants and nightlife. A large resort built around a 270ft curved swimming pool, it also offers sub-tropical gardens, characterised by swaying palms and tumbling waterfalls - all gently sloping towards the Mediterranean. Bordering the spectacular outdoor pool is a welcoming bar and restaurant where there is regular entertainment. In this area is a shallowpool for young children, while a second outdoor pool for adults completes the picture. The resort has magnificent leisure facilities including tennis courts, a heated indoor pool, gym, snooker and pool tables, sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath. The health and relaxation centre offers a top quality service, including waxing, facials, hydromassage and many other treatments. Choose from any of the local courses during your stay.

Macdonald Golf Hotels

A fairway from your usual hotel. With access to our seven celebrated golf courses as well as many other affiliated golf courses across the UK, we are 'driven' to deliver your perfect golfing break. From Macdonald Portal Hotel Championship Golf Course to Cardrona Golf Course in Scotland, your only distraction should be the panoramic scenery and choosing your next club.

Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

Hill Valley Golf and Country Club is a fine all round golf venue with two decent parkland layouts (Emerald and Sapphire) and an impressive hotel on site. Hill Valley Golf and Country Club opened in 1975 and is widely regarded as one of the leading golfing venues in the region. Since then a second 18-hole layout (the shorter par 66 Sapphire golf course) has opened while the superb off-course facilities have helped to turn this idyllic corner of Shropshire countryside into a firm favourite with golfers from all over the UK. Certainly the creation of a luxury new on-site Macdonald hotel has helped to put Hill Valley on the map.

Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club

The home of a fine Macdonald stay and play venue and the well established parkland layout is always in excellent condition and boasts a particularly impressive set of par-3s, sitting in 450 acres. The Jonathan Gaunt-designed layout is a serious test of parkland golf and features some stunning par 3s with the 4th and 7th being the pick of the bunch. You’re firing from elevated tees and need to clear water to find both greens. Other star holes include the double dog-leg 13th and the superb par-4 finale while you’ll also be impressed by the great views over the Cheviot Hills. Located in the very heart of Northumberland, Linden Hall Golf Club is within easy reach of the breathtaking Nortumbrian Coast which is peppered with historical sites of interest . Set in its own 450 acre estate, Linden Hall is Northumberlands finest country house hotel and golf resort. The golf course is designed to the highest specifications was opened in 1997 and has already hosted county events and national championships.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa

Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1990, this Cheshire cracker has a bit of everything including a 600-yards plus par-5 and a smashing par-3 to a near-island green. Portal Golf & Country Club makes you feel like scoring well from the moment you drive through the impressive gated entrance to coming off the last green and supping a pint in the snug, circular clubhouse. Every hole on this challenging and picturesque golf course will have you begging for more. Undoubtedly one of the north west’s finest stay-and-play venues, Portal is nothing short of a golfing paradise. You’ll find two quality 18-hole courses, a nine-hole, par-30 layout and one of Europe’s largest indoor golf centres. There’s also a classy, on-site, four-star Macdonald hotel. But the top attraction is the 20-year-old Donald Steel-designed Championship course which claimed the region’s Golf Course of the Year award in 1995. There’s a terrific combination of holes including a stunning early par 5 although the signature hole is the par-3 14th, surrounded by water and trees.

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa (Championship Course)

Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1990, this Cheshire cracker has a bit of everything including a 600-yards plus par-5 and a smashing par-3 to a near-island green. Portal Golf & Country Club makes you feel like scoring well from the moment you drive through the impressive gated entrance to coming off the last green and supping a pint in the snug, circular clubhouse. Every hole on this challenging and picturesque golf course will have you begging for more. Undoubtedly one of the north west’s finest stay-and-play venues, Portal is nothing short of a golfing paradise. You’ll find two quality 18-hole courses, a nine-hole, par-30 layout and one of Europe’s largest indoor golf centres. There’s also a classy, on-site, four-star Macdonald hotel. But the top attraction is the 20-year-old Donald Steel-designed Championship course which claimed the region’s Golf Course of the Year award in 1995. There’s a terrific combination of holes including a stunning early par 5 although the signature hole is the par-3 14th, surrounded by water and trees. Portal Golf & Country Club opened in 1990 and its championship golf course is now established as one of the finest inland layouts in the north west. The Donald Steel-designed golf course and its two sister golf courses- the Premier (18 hole) and the nine-hole Arderne - plus the unique clubhouse and the largest indoor golfing academy in the UK, combine to make Portal a real golfers’ paradise.

MacDonald Spey Valley Golf Club

Golfers are in for a treat at the new 18 hole Spey Valley Championship Golf Course, recently voted one of the best in Scotland by the Top 100 Golf Courses of the World. Spey Valley boasts some of the most breathtaking views in the world and course designer, Dave Thomas, refers to Spey Valley as the potential jewel in his crown. Its challenging aspects and unique Highlands environment make the course an ideal venue for high-profile tournaments and charity fundraisers. Home to the longest hole in Scotland, the par-5 5th which measures in at 641 yards. Designed by Dave Thomas and host of the European Challenge Tour's Scottish Hydro Challenge from 2009 to 2018, the Spey Valley Championship Golf Course at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort combines the challenging aspects of the sport with the unique Highlands environment, making the course an ideal venue for high-profile golf tournaments and charity fundraisers. Our golf course features beautiful scenery and unique wildlife (watch out for deer, red squirrels and osprey), as well as the longest hole in Scotland at 635 yards. Come and join us for a round or two, amongst the ancient Caledonian pine forests at our Aviemore hotels.

Maldon Golf Club

Maldon Golf Club Maldon Golf Club was founded in 1891, making it one of the oldest in Essex and the country. Our par 71 nine hole course is flat, with split tees, many mature trees, water hazards and true greens. Laying between the Chelmer/Blackwater Navigation and the tidal reaches of the River Chelmer sits a triangle of low-lying ground, just 50 acres of peace and tranquillity. Wildlife abounds, particularly birds, and there are views to charm the eye in all directions. Today the club is a friendly and a delightful place to play, with great facilities.

Mansfield Golf Club

With its undulating greens and picturesque views of Sherwood Forest and the Robin Hood county, Mansfield Golf Club and Driving Range provides a test of golf for all ability levels as well as a relaxed and friendly atmosphere throughout the facility. Opened in 2007, the course has matured at an astounding rate, making it both pleasing to the eye and the game of golf. With gorse and other heathland growth throughout the course, the 18 hole par 71 provides a challenging but rewarding test.

Matthew Stock

Matthew is fully qualified PGA Golf Professional and has over 12 years coaching experience. Over the years he have given thousands of lessons to people from complete beginners right through to tour professionals. Quote from Matthew "I am a fully qualified PGA Golf Professional and I have over 12 years coaching experience. Over the years i have given thousands of lessons to people from complete beginners right through to tour professionals." "This has taught me that no two golfers are the same and should be coached with this in mind. Therefore every lesson / lesson package is tailored to the individuals requirements and goals." "I utilise the latest technologies such as video analysis and launch monitors to enhance your learning environment. years and also offers access to the latest technology to help improve your game, including video analysis and Explanar training system." At Surrey National Golf Club we have fantastic practice facilities for you to hone your skills! The practice area includes a 22 bay driving range and a short game area. For lessons in bad weather we have an Indoor Studio which we also use for custom fitting.

Maylands Golf Club

Just 14 miles from central London, you will find Maylands, a distinguished golf club in Essex. Lose yourself in the game on our stunning championship course, designed by Harry Colt, one of the greatest golf course architects of the 20th century. Access expert tuition from our seasoned PGA professional or browse our Pro Shop for popular brands. Relax in the refurbished Spike Bar and dine in The Brasserie, renowned for its fine cuisine. Discover the perfect venue for your golf day, wedding or corporate event at our 200-year old clubhouse, brimming with charm and character. Play on a truly outstanding course. Our 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course was expertly designed by world famous golf course architect, Harry Colt, in 1936. In his time, Colt contributed to the creation of more than 300 courses throughout the world, including the Eden Course at St Andrews, Royal Portrush in Ireland, Pine Valley and Augusta - the home of the Masters - in the United States.

Metro Golf Centre

Metro Golf Centre is situated 20 minutes from Central London, with easy access via car and public transport, and next to Copthall Leisure Centre. Our facilities include: * 48 bay 2 tier driving range * 9 hole mini putting course * Par 3 golf course Short game area Whether you are looking for the best service (coupled with competitive prices in golf equipment), top class teaching facilities or just a relaxing 9 holes of golf, we can cater for all your needs.

Michael Jones

Michael did his PGA Training at Wanstead Golf Club. He has been qualified for over 3 years and has an extensive knowledge of the Golf Swing. As well as an excellent coach Michael has established himself as a great player in the PGA East Region. Michael moved to Brentwood Golf Club earlier this year and enjoys the venue and strives to assist golfers to improve their game.

Minchinhampton Golf Club Old Course

The Old Course on Minchinhampton Common was the original "links" set out in 1889 needing a "high" degree of skill, strength, judgement and patience; the people of Gloucestershire are fortunate in having a lovely and extensive common for their golf". Words that have been taken from an article in "The Illustrated London News" dated August 23rd 1890, but remain as relevant today. Set on a hillocky high plateau, donated to the populace by merchants who had made a fortune out of wool, with wonderful views across the "Stroud valleys", there are some marvellous holes that are a real test of golf.

Mitcham Golf Club

Mitcham Golf Club Mitcham Golf Club is unique with its moorland turf which makes it one of the driest courses in the country and is playable all year round. It's a natural course with trees and bushes that shut out the busy world that surrounds the common. Skilfully placed bunkers makes this course a very challenging Par 69. Located as it is just 12 miles from the centre of London and with a mainline railway station (Mitcham Junction) literally 50 yards from the clubhouse, it is ideal for anyone living in or visiting the city who wishes to enjoy a quality 18 holes without having to travel any great distance. There is also ample car parking on site. Mitcham Golf Course, once one of the most exclusive in the country and now open to the public and membership still enjoys the benefits of those far off days when famous members of Parliament regarded it as their special playground. The Lords and Commons had many matches here, the Earl of Chesterfield and AJ Balfour were among those who spent their leisure hours at Prince's as the club that was formed over 100 years ago was then called.

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Mottram Hall Golf Resort (The Q Hotels Group)

Mottram Hall Championship golf course is set in 270 acres of Cheshire's finest parkland, located one mile from the picturesque village of Prestbury, and was the host venue for the 2013 European Senior's PGA Championship. The 7,006 yard 18-hole, Par 72 Championship golf course comprising of magnificent parkland fairways dotted with oak and beech trees and tricky, well-guarded greens is broken up into two contrasting circuits of nine. The front nine, with its impressive back-drop of the 18 Century Hall, gently rolls over meadowland and offers the golfer many chances to make a score. The back nine winds through some lush woodland and is a much more demanding test of golf. The Championship Course is open all year round and welcomes golfers of all abilities, whether you're looking for Membership, society days, corporate days and more, Mottram Hall will guarantee to fulfil your need. We are also excited to announce that our NEW Clubhouse, Claret Jug & Halfway House are now open, with fantastic facilities to make your round of golf that much better. These are all just part of our £1.5 million refurbishment of our golfing facilities.

New Forest Golf Club

Great offers coming on for the 2016 season New Forest Golf Club, located near the village of Lyndhurst, was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest Clubs in Hampshire. It is a great place to enjoy the pleasures of golf and to meet the staff and members who have an unrivalled reputation for their welcoming hospitality. Playing golf on the 18 hole 5,536 yard par 69 course offers a unique opportunity to experience golf as it was intended on a natural forest course set in idyllic and beautiful forest heathland in the heart of the New Forest National Park. The course is complimented by a comfortable forest style clubhouse offering the facilities of changing rooms, showers, open plan restaurant, bar, lounge, large external patio area and a Pro Shop. The Club supports all standards of golfers and is keen to make golf available to everyone and for everyone to enjoy their golf. They offer a ‘great day out’ and make available ‘value for money’ golf.

North Weald Golf Academy

North Weald Golf Academy North Weald Golf Academy welcomes golfers of all levels. Boasting some of the best practice facilities in the South-East, with a 22 bay floodlit driving range and floodlit chipping and putting greens, there is no better place to hone your golf game. The Driving Range and Academy opened in early 2010 and there is continuing investment to ensure the best possible equipment is available so that you get the most from your practice. Raised targets and exact yardages are measured so you always have something to aim for. We are proud to announce that we have recently attracted the County Academy Programme with our Head Coach Paul Sullivan and Matt Stables teaching some of the most talented youngsters in the county and we are working hard towards achieving the GolfMark accreditation. Pop in and pay us a visit, you will be impressed by what we have to offer... Please refer to our website to see the various programs available from our coaches Matt Stables and Sam Willis. See www.northwealdgolfclub.co.uk or www.mattstablesgolf.com

Okehampton Golf Club

Okehampton Golf Club nestles in the heart of Devon, sheltered by the highest tors of Dartmoor, on the northern edge of Devon's magnificent National Park. Here at Okehampton we are justly proud of our tradition for friendliness and welcome the opportunity to share our facilities with golfers from around the country. Founded in 1913, members, friends and guests have played golf here for one hundred years and whilst much may have changed, visitors to Okehampton can always be assured of a warm welcome. So, whether you are a low handicapper or an enthusiastic beginner, we look forward to meeting you.

Old Country Golf & Tours

Old Country Golf & Tours is made up of an enthusiastic group of people all sharing a deep passion for Ireland and in particular Golf in Ireland. You can tell us what you want and we will put together your perfect Ireland golf vacation - an exclusive, customised tour for you and your group. Perfect for groups of friends, couples, families, individuals and corporate outings. Share your dream Ireland vacations ideas with us and we’ll help make them come to life!

Oulton Hall (The Q Hotels Group)

On the north east side of the Oulton estate, The Hall course is a picturesque par 36, 9-hole extension to the Calverley course, played either with another 9 from The Park, to make a different 18 hole challenge, or on its own for those who are only able to enjoy a brief visit to the resort. Play a round on Oulton Hall's truly impressive 27 hole golf complex, designed by Dave Thomas, or hone your game at the North of England's leading golf performance acadamy; a must for golf aficionadas. This is golf at its best. Oulton Hall has everything you desire to have the golf experience of your life. On its own, or in conjunction with The Park, The Hall makes for a beautiful game - the perfect way to spend a day. The extra 9 holes added by the Hall course positions Oulton Hall as a premier golf resort. As challenging and well maintained as The Park, the Hall course adds variety and offers a different challenge if you are planning to play more than 18 holes on your stay. Pars are well earned here and worth toasting in the Claret Jug after your round.

Penha Longa Golf Resort

Located within a 545-acre national Park on the southern Sintra Mountains, Penha Longa Resort is a breathtakingly beautiful location which encompasses a luxurious hotel, a nineteenth century palace originally founded as a monastery in the fourteenth century, 27 spectacular golf holes set within historic ruins and a stunning Spa and Wellness center. Once the retreat for the Portuguese Royal Family, Penha Longa lies just 16 miles (30 minutes drive) from downtown Lisbon, or a ten-minute drive from the beaches of Estoril and Cascais. Hotel Features 194 Guest Rooms all with balconies to the Resort´s incredible views Totally refurbished Suites and Premium Rooms Six exceptional dining facilities World-class championship 27 holes designed by the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones II A Penha Longa Spa & Wellness center with a uniquely relaxing setting of 1500 sq and a fully-equipped Wellness Center Indoor and outdoor swimming pools Numerous indoor and outdoor activities Dedicated Kid´s Club for children of all ages PENHA LONGA GOLF COURSES Ranked in the top 30 Courses in Continental Europe, Penha Longa Resort 27 holes designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones jr, are escapist golf at its best. With its bold drives, courageous approaches and artful greens, it is both an adrenalin rush and a soothing journey through one of Portugal's most inspiring landscapes. Exciting at every turn, this championship challenge and host to the Portuguese Open, is a master of variety and thrills. Enjoy our new buggies now also available.

Penina Golf Resort

Positioned in the western Algarve, Penina Hotel & Golf Resort is widely renowned as the true home of Portuguese golf. This is the only resort in Portugal to offer three golf courses... one of which, The Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course, is the first 18 hole course to have been constructed in the Algarve - and is legendary for some of the finest and most challenging golf in the world. Set in a stunning 360 acre estate, amidst an impressive array of natural landscape surroundings, the Penina Hotel & Golf Resort has been voted Portugal's Leading Golf Resort by the World Travel Awards... whilst the marquee Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course has hosted 10 Portuguese Opens and scores of other prestigious tournaments. Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course The first 18-hole course to be built in the Algarve, the Sir Henry Cotton Championship Course has played home to the Portuguese Open on ten occasions... and is regarded by many as the finest course in the Algarve and beyond. Built and laid out by the three time British Open Champion, Sir Henry Cotton, the course is as challenging as it is satisfying... and as unforgiving as it is beautiful. Flanked by streams, water hazards and precarious ditches, the course boasts an array of subtle slopes and raised greens... well known for catching out even the most careful of golfers. The Par 73 course, is playable the whole year round.

Plane Swing

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Precise Golf & Beach Resort El Rompido

Due to its strategic location, Precise Resort El Rompido is one of the most popular golf destinations in Spain. The pleasant climate the Costa de la Luz enjoys year round and the direct access to El Rompido Golf Club available from the hotel ensure the perfect golfing holiday. This 36-hole golf course, designed by Alvaro Arana, is located in a spectacular natural environment that is capable of turning the sport of golf into a true sensory experience. There are two courses: the South Course was built in 2003 to USGA specifications, while the North Course was built in 2006 and currently ranks among Europe's top 1,000 courses. North Course Located in the upper section of the complex, this course is a real challenge for fans of modern golf. Intelligently laid out, it is a truly enjoyable course that interacts with nature: it is located right in the heart of the Marismas del Río Piedras Nature Reserve and that of Flecha de El Rompido. This course requires both length and accuracy from the golfer, however, even though a great amount of forethought is required, the course is not above any player’s level. In fact, the greens are sized to ensure that both the most adept player and even the less experienced golfer will fully enjoy their round. South Course The South Course borders the Clubhouse and is perfectly integrated into the environment to facilitate the walk round. The front and back nines differ with regards to technical level required and also with respect to the landscape. The greens on the course stand out, with some being considered among the fastest in Andalusia. Due to the mixture of tropical and winter grass, players find the fairways lend a great sense of comfort to their game.

Pro Golf IQ

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