April 4, 2011
The problem which often faces individual golfers or golf tour organisers is trying to combine good golfing with an invigorating recreational break. You don’t, for example, go to the Belfry or to Sunningdale for the sea air !
Those planning a refreshing venue deep in the countryside with either magnificent scenery and / or a spectacular coastal location are always on the lookout for somewhere new within reasonable traveling distance.
One of the less obvious options is a stay at Cornwall’s Camelot Hotel at Bude on the bracing Atlantic coast. What seems to appeal to the golf parties who regularly descend on this very well appointed establishment which is still ably run by the Naylor family is the fact that it is immediately adjacent to a fine links course and is also an ideal base for visits to well known courses in the area including St. Mellion and St. Enodoc.
The hotel is enthusiastically geared towards visiting golfers with dozens of UK golf societies returning year after year for their annual tour, many booking next year’s trip even before they have finished the current one. It has recently launched the Camelot Hotel Golfers Club and it continues to offer golf hotel package discounts in relation to the number of guests staying. For parties of between six and eleven guests, it offers a 5% discount on the published tariff and for groups of 12 or more the discount is 10%.
In line with other promotions, the Camelot will now be giving each group staying for dinner, bed & breakfast a loyalty reward based on 10% of the accommodation tariff charged on the last visit. New golfing groups coming to the hotel are given a welcoming package of gifts worth between £26 and £50 depending on the length of the Dinner, Bed & Breakfast stay. In addition new golfing groups also receive gifts worth £2 per person per night to be presented as prizes on the final evening of their stay. In addition, the Club will present the winner of each group of six or more with an engraved trophy which will be kept in its Trophy Cabinet for competition in future years.
The Camelot sits a mere 50 yards from the Bude & North Cornwall Golf Club which is a traditional seaside links course founded in 1891 and designed by Tim Dunn. It is situated in the centre of the town, close to the sea and beaches. The course is playable all year round and provides spectacular views together with outstanding greens.
St. Enodoc and St. Mellion are two famous Cornish courses which are both within about 33 miles distant and which are both favourites of guests looking to enjoy a fine day’s play.
St. Enodoc is hard by Rick Stein’s Padstow and boasts stunning views over the estuary and out to sea. Founded in 1890 and designed by James Braid, the course uniquely features a 12th Century Church in the middle where Poet Laureate, John Betjeman, is buried. The club also claims to have the highest sand bunker in the world which rises 60 feet above the fairway on the 6th hole. The Church course remains one of the finest links courses in the South West.
St. Mellion Golf and Country Club, by contrast, offers one of the finest parkland courses in Europe. Founded in 1976 and designed by its namesake, the Nicklaus course was the venue for the Benson & Hedges International Open until 1995 and part of the European PGA Tour. Surrounded by the Nicklaus Course, the Kernow Course is a pleasant to play parkland course with wide fairways and lovely views, suitable for all standards of golfer. Guests of the Camelot may use the indoor leisure complex for a small charge.
For anyone looking for a pleasant day away from golf, there are several attractions within easy reach of the Camelot including, naturally, King Arthur’s Tintagel, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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February 15, 2011
Tiger Woods has had some really difficult times in the last year and it seem that “negative” aspects do not end here. He divorced, he cheated, and his playing skills seem to have diminished lately but the last event he participated at (Omega Dubai Desert Classic) was shadowed by Tiger Woods spitting on the 12th green. When seeing this, commentator Murray Ewen said “Disgusting, what he has just done there … there are some parts of him that are just arrogant and petulant. Somebody now has to come behind him and maybe putt over his spit. It does not get much lower than that.”
Tiger Woods, now number 3, spat on the 12th hole after he missed a par putt on his way to a 3-over 75, this tournament being the 17th without a victory, first time since 1996 when he turned his eyes to professional golf.
The European Tour announced on Monday that Tiger Woods shall be fined due to what he did at the tournament; Mike Stewart, tournament director, said that that Woods has breached the code of conduct and he will be fined according to this. The sum has not been disclosed though however rumours are that it is probably between $400 and $16,000.
However, as a last resort, Tiger Woods apologised about his lack of conduit and said on Twitter:”The Euro Tour is right – it was inconsiderate to spit like that and I know better. Just wasn’t thinking and want to say I’m sorry.” Let’s just hope that the fine and the fact that every European newspaper (and not only) wrote about this incident will make Tiger Woods re-consider his gestures and also give the most out of it when doing what he knows best – playing golf like a pro.
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January 19, 2011
The 44-year-old Spanish golfer has been chosen to follow Colin Montgomerie as Europe’s captain in 2012 Ryder Cup that will take place in Illinois. Present for seven times in Ryder Cup, he won 21 matches from a total of 31 and the last two matches he was also a vice-captain.
Also two Masters winner, Jose Maria Olazabal said being a captain for Europe’s 2012 Ryder Cup is one of his best achievements while this cupa is one of the most important competition for worldwide golf players. Olazabal found out that he will lead the Europe team from CE of European Tour – George O’Grady and this announcement was well received by players like Lee Westwood (UK’s world number one golfer) which added that naming Olazabal as captain will be a fantastic experience for Europe’s team. With his experience in Ryder Cups he will come with great motivation for all players, and that is a good sign for Europe team’s performance in 2012.
On the other hand, Corvey Pavin’s successor is to be revealed on Thursday but many rumours say David Love will be the one with who Olazabal said he is in an excellent relationship. Olazabal has a great experience in this field, making his way in Ryder Cup way back in 1987 and had the most successful partnership with Seve Ballesteros, Spanish as well. He was a vice-captain in 2008 (for Nick Faldo) and 2010 (for Montgomerie), the last one deciding not to be captain anymore in 2012 but participate as a player.
The only problems Olazabal is facing are some rheumatic pains, however he said that he is feeling much better and looking forward to play in four consecutive tournaments. O’Grady added that he is sure Olazabal will have some great results and he is definitely sure anyone in Europe team will love his performance as captain for 2012 Ryder Cup.
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December 5, 2010
It seem Tiger Woods is back to his old winning ways according to the report below by BBC. He is currently leading by four shot over Graeme McDowell, the full story can be read below or from BBC’s website.
Tiger Woods maintained his four-shot lead over Graeme McDowell with one round left of the Chevron World Challenge he is hosting in California.
The world number two fired a 68 to reach 17 under as US Open champion McDowell matched him to go 13 under.
England’s Paul Casey (69) is nine under with Hunter Mahan, Sean O’Hair, Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy seven under.
Woods, who has won four times in the charity event at Sherwood Country Club, is chasing his first title this season.
The 14-time major champion faltered with an early bogey via the water on the par-five second as playing partner McDowell closed to within one stroke after birdies at the second and third.
But the swing changes Woods has been implementing with new coach Sean Foley appear to be paying dividends as he leads a tournament for the first time since the Australian Masters in November 2009.
He hit three straight birdies from the fifth followed by three more after the turn, including two in his last three holes.
He struck a superb approach to within a foot at the par-four last, sparking huge roars from watching gallery.
Woods missed last year’s tournament as his off-course sex scandal exploded around him and missed the year before as he recovered from knee surgery.
Casey was five under for his round through seven holes before a double bogey at the short eighth pegged him back.
Donald and McIlroy both had disappointing rounds of 73, with McIlroy suffering double bogeys on both the ninth and 18th holes.
American Dustin Johnson is propping up the exclusive 18-man field after amassing a third-round 80, reminiscent of the 82 he carded after leading McDowell by three going into the final round of the US Open in June.
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November 16, 2010
The BMW Golfsport Collection comes with a fantastic range of products for all those folks passionate about golf. Whether you are searching for golf cartbags, golf travel covers or even golf caps, this collection is specially designed for your needs. Here are some of the products BMW Golfsport Collection has in its products range.
White Golf Cartbag
This is a sporty cart bag special designed for golfers and not only. Its functionality is useful also while being away from the golf field, each of its 11 compartiments being great for mobile phone or any other valuable objects. The club compartment has seven subdivisions and this cartbag comes with a rain hood, a Velcro strip for gloves, a special tee holder, a drink compartiment and a special created place for club cloth and umbrella. This product is created in cooperation with OGIO and it is made from leatherette and nylon ; an easy to handle golf cartbag.
Black Golf Sports Bag
Another product created in cooperation with OGIO, this nylon bag has plenty of room for different accessories. A front pocket with more interior comparments, a ventilated shoe compartment and an outside accessory pocket make from this bag a must-have product for any golfers out there. It also features a fleece-lined audio pocket and a main compartment with large opening for different items, and with its embroidered BMW Logo it is not also a handy bag but also a fancy and stilish one.
Black/white Shoe Bag
This nylon bag made from dirt repellent material. It features a zip fastener on the front for keeping different accessories and its main compartment has enough free space for golf shoes. It is also embroidered with BMW logo, it has multiple internal subdivisions and also a neoprene grip for comfort carrying.
Prices and other information can be found on bmw-shop.com.
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