This Week in Golf: Nov 28 - Dec 4

Catch up with all the latest news from the world of golf

English Hopefuls At Augusta
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Catch up with all the latest news from the world of golf

This Week in Golf: Nov 28 - Dec 4

Vilamoura Team Event To Promote Golf To All Abilities

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Having recently hosted its 10th Portugal Masters at its Victoria Course, Oceânico Golf and Vilamoura is preparing for its next event - the EDGA Handi-Junior golf event on the Millennium course on the 4th December. The unique event will welcome world-class disabled golfers to the Algarve, as they partner with local junior players to do battle on the championship Millennium Clube de Golfe.

The event is a key tournament in the Algarve Tourism Authorities ‘Golf4All’ campaign, a project which is dedicated to bridging the divisions in golf by promoting the accessibility of the sport to everyone, regardless of age, gender, skill or impairment.

 

David Howell's Caddy Offering Amateur Golfers the Caddy Experience

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Steve Brotherhood is offering amateur golfers the kind of advice he gives Tour star David Howell after 12 years of carrying a bag on the world’s top courses.

"The Tour Caddy Experience enables me to pass on skills and tips that are directly relevant to each golfer’s game, but not normally accessible to amateur players. Hopefully, my insight and knowledge will lead to lower scoring and more enjoyment on the course.” A two-hour Tour Caddy Experience with Steve Brotherhood starts at £60 for a limited time only. For more information, follow @YourCaddyEx on Twitter or go email tourcaddyexperience@gmail.com.

 

Danny Willett Nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

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Masters Champion Danny Willett has been nominated for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Willett became the first Englishman since Nick Faldo in 1996 to win the Green Jacket.

The man from Sheffield is bidding to become the first golfer to win BBC SPOTY since Nick Faldo in 1989. The world number 11 also won the Dubai Desert Classic this year and represented GB at the Olympic Games in Rio.

 

Topgolf Gives Away Free Vouchers at School Christmas Fairs

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Topgolf have been attending a selection of local School Christmas Fairs this week, giving visitors the chance to practice their swing in return for some free vouchers. Based on real-life Topgolf, the popup model has targets on its outfield, with balls being measured for distance and accuracy.

Players must aim to score the highest number of points by getting as many balls as possible in the target and, in keeping with the festive cheer, all players will receive a free Topgolf voucher no matter what they score.

Topgolf is also offering a Winter Coaching Package throughout the Christmas holidays for those looking to improve their swing with the guidance from a PGA qualified coach. For more information visit: http://topgolf.com/uk/cm/coaching-package

Elliott Heath
News Editor

Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!

Elliott is currently playing:

Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV