Find The Best Golf Course

If you're just getting started in golf, you probably have a lot of questions. Conducting a thorough golf course  search will go a long way toward helping you find the ideal golf course for your level and abilities. There's a wide range of California golf courses that offer challenging play for golfers of all skill levels and experience, and thanks to the Internet, booking the best golf course tee times has never been easier.

What Are Golf Course Tee Times?

Golf course tee times are when you literally "tee off," or start your game. These are necessary to make sure players or groups of players don't get in each others' way. Maintaining a good, steady pace also ensures that everyone can enjoy what the region's golf courses have to offer.

Where Are They?

Chances are you'll want to find out which golf course is closest to where you live or in the case of visitors, where you're  staying. Every golf course in California is unique, and offers its own amenities and challenges. Several California golf courses cater to novices, providing instructors who offer lessons and tips that build on existing skills. For those who have never been on golf courses before, these coaches will work with students in selecting appropriate equipment as well as instruction in proper etiquette on the greens.

you are just starting out, your golf course search should probably include those that have practice facilities such as putting greens and driving ranges where you can practice basic skills before booking actual golf course tee times. You'll also want to keep in mind that some tee times are far more in demand than others; peak times tend to be weekend mornings. Look for the best deals during off-peak hours.

Chowrasia confirms for Maybank Malaysian Open 2011

Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee and Avantha Masters champion S.S.P. Chowrasia have confirmed their participation at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 from April 14 to 17.

Thai star Thongchai will be gunning for a third Malaysian Open victory following wins in 2004 and 2005. He finished runner-up in 2006 at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, which will host the Open for the second straight year next month.

The 41-year-old, who has a large fan base in Malaysia, served in the Royal Thai Army as a paratrooper before turning professional at the age of 30. He currently holds the record for most wins on the Asian Tour with 13 titles to his name.

Last season, Thongchai collected his 13th win at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open. In 2008 and 2009, the three time Asian Tour Order of Merit champion won twice in each season but has voiced his ambition to land a first victory on European soil.

Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia, or better known as S.S.P., has come a long way from being the Royal Calcutta Golf Club’s greenskeeper’s son. Following in the footsteps of compatriot and idol, Jeev Milkha Singh, S.S.P. emerged as a local hero when he secured the inaugural Indian Masters title in 2008.

It was a memorable triumph as he defeated an elite field that included South Africa’s Ernie Els and Alvaro Quiros of Spain.

Last month, the 32-year old gave his home crowd more to cheer about as he bagged the Avantha Masters title. The win at the tri-sanctioned Asian Tour, European Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) event ended his three-year drought.

Chowrasia and Thongchai will face one of the biggest challenges of their career at the Maybank Malaysian Open as they will go up against world number one Martin Kaymer of Germany, promising teen sensation Rory McIlroy of Ireland and South Africa’s
Louis Oosthuizen, the reigning British Open champion, and Charl Schwartzel.

This year, the tournament reaches a milestone as it celebrates its 50th edition with many of the world’s best golfers gathering to compete at the renowned Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

Making history as the first ever co-sanctioned tournament in Asia by both the European and Asian Tours in 1999, the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 will feature top players from the rankings of both these world-leading circuits to make up the 156-player line-up.

Points earned at the Maybank Malaysian Open 2011 will go towards the Asian Tour Order of Merit, and will also add to the player’s 2011 Race to Dubai Ranking, granting them a chance to qualify for the season-ending Dubai World Championship.

A star-studded field is expected at the 50th edition of the Maybank Malaysian Open, with the Malaysian professionals competing with some of the world’s best players for the championship title. With a USD 2.5 million prize purse up on offer, spectators can expect an exciting tournament this April. The four-day co-sanctioned event will take place at the West Course of the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club from 14th - 17th April 2011.

Source: http://4moles.com/contents/show/758-chowrasia-confirms-for-maybank-malaysian-open-2011

IGU and Nimbus Sport announce landmark partnership

The Indian Golf Union has finalised a long-term exclusive partnership with Nimbus Sport to stage and market professional Golf in India, including events like the prestigious Indian Open, the Indian Masters and the Indian Classic.
 

The landmark deal between IGU and Nimbus Sport is spread over three years and will feature number of golf events across the Country.

 

Apart from taking the Indian Open to new heights and reviving the Indian Masters, IGU has also decided to add the Indian Classic to give further lustre to professional golf in India. The Indian Golf Union holds the rights to all three events.

 

Rohit Amin, the President of Indian Golf Union said: “We are extremely pleased to enter into a long-term exclusive partnership with one of Asia’s leading sports management companies, Nimbus Sport. This agreement will not only ensure the presence of three world class IGU-sanctioned events in India, but will also ensure a significant increase in the funds available with the IGU to invest in development of the sport of golf in India. The growth of Indian Golf has to be fuelled by financial investments and marketing prowess. Our partnership with Nimbus Sport will deliver this and much more.”

 

Speaking on the partnership, Yannick Colaco, COO Nimbus Sport added: “This agreement with the IGU is part of our commitment to building the commercial value of the sport of Golf in Asia through long-term investments. The Indian Open, Masters and Classic are prestigious events which, in stature, deserve to be on par with the best in the continent.”

 

In 2013, the Indian Open will celebrate its 50^th edition. The Indian Open is the oldest and longest running professional golf event in India, and it has often been spoken of as the ‘fifth Major’ by Indian stars like Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa.

 

The Indian Open, started in 1964 with encouragement from Peter Thomson, then one of the world’s top golfers, who won the British Open five times. In the time since, it has become a flagship event for Indian golf and is one of the leading National Opens in Asia.

 

Currently carrying a purse of US $ 1.25 million it is jointly one of the richest full field event on Asian Tour. It has been sponsored by Hero Honda for the last six years.

 

The next edition of the Indian Open is scheduled for October 2011.

 

Each of the three Indian Events are expected to be rotated across cities in the country to ensure that golf fans across the country get an opportunity to be a part of and witness world class golf events.

 

The Indian Open thus far has been held in Delhi and Gurgaon and in Kolkata in its 47 years of existence.

 

The Indian Golf Union’s amateur teams have brought India medals at the 1982, 2006 and 2010 Asian Games, besides amateurs winning the Faldo Series Asia events three times in last six years. The Indian junior team also won the Asian junior title.

Source: http://4moles.com/contents/show/759-igu-and-nimbus-sport-announce-landmark-partnership

PAY-PLAY: With upto 40% discount on Green Fees

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NOIDA GOLF COURSE DETAILS


Neatly packed in about 100 acres, the Noida Golf Course is amongst the busiest courses in the country. The battle of Delhi, fought between the Marathas and the British in 1803, happened on the same ground where the course now stands. The toughest hole though is the monster 245 yards, par 3, 16th which requires a full-blooded driver for most players. THE COURSE IS CLOSED ON MONDAY’S.

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GOLDEN GREENS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB DETAILS:


Golden Greens is a golf course designed by two Great names – Dr. Martin Hawtree and the Aravalli hills. As an artist uses clay, Hawtree, has sculpted a championship course in the finest “Links” tradition. This 18-hole, par 72, 7100 yards championship course is replete with strategically placed bunkers on meandering fairways which look like olive green crumpled blankets. Spread over 275 acres of land in the National Capital Region of Delhi – Gurgaon, it is just 25 kilometers from the international airport. The first and only one of its kind in India, at the Golden Greens, the emphasis has been to create a golf course which looks a part of its natural surroundings. Wind swept dunes and the native scrub found in the Aravallis hills, deep pot bunkers, cleverly contoured greens which demand precise play and strategic placing of shots is the key to successfully negotiating this course. A challenge that tests the skills levels of all level of golfers ranging form the professional to the high handicappers. The course blends with the natural surroundings and provides an exceptional experience not to be found on any other course in this region. A contemporary style Club House with good changing rooms and a fine eating area are also conveniently available. A full scale Driving Range of 300 yards with target greens as well as separate chipping and bunker shots practice areas I also available. Despite opening only recently, the club has hosted a number of prestigious tournaments successfully.

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AIL Open continues Asian Tour Indian swing

The focus falls back on India next week when the Asian Tour returns for the SAIL Open, reflecting the growing importance of the sub-continent in the professional golf scene.

The Avantha Masters raised the curtains for the 2011 Asian Tour season last month while the SAIL Open will maintain the momentum at the Delhi Golf Club from March 22 to 25 (Tuesday to Friday).

While cricket continues to dominate headlines, golf in India has certainly taken a giant leap in popularity, thanks largely to the unwavering support from sponsors, the PGTI and memorable victories by the Indian golf stars.

With a deep pool of talent available in the country, it is no surprise that India holds the record for producing the most number of Asian Tour Order of Merit winners through Jeev Milkha Singh in 2006 and 2008, Jyoti Randhawa, the country’s first Asian number one in 2002 and Arjun Atwal, winner in 2003.

Atwal has reiterated time and again on how he benefited greatly from competing on the Asian Tour which subsequently provided his launch pad onto the PGA Tour where he became the first Indian to win in the United States last year.

In total, Singh, Randhawa and Atwal have won a combined 21 Asian Tour titles and have notched collective earnings of US$7,192,162.

Singh, who is currently second on the Asian Tour career earnings with over US$2 million, hailed the Asian Tour’s presence in India where 14 tournaments amounting to a staggering US$13.5 million have been staged over the last seven years.

“This is where I started from and I will never forget that,” said Singh, who is also an Asian Tour Honorary Member.

“The way the Asian Tour has grown is fantastic to see. I feel and strongly believe that the Asian Tour will continue to grow and produce top-class players.”

In recent times, players such as S.S.P. Chowrasia have grown into a world-class performers, thanks largely to victories in co-sanctioned events with the European Tour. Chowrasia currently leads the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit following his victory in the Avantha Masters last month.

“The Asian Tour has given me a lot of opportunities to enhance my career and my life,” said Chowrasia, the son of a greenskeeper.

Atwal believes that the Indian newcomers now have every opportunity to sharpen their professional teeth on the Asian Tour.

“My first Qschool was in 1995 and just to learn how to make cuts and finally be in contention and finally win, all those I learnt on the Asian Tour,” said Atwal.

“Those were the best years of my life. I still say it. I had so much fun and everyone are so close. You still see the guys out here, it’s great.”

Gaurav Ghei, Feroz Ali, Shiv Kapur and C. Muniyappa have also etched their names onto the Asian Tour’s winners circle with life-changing victories and have paved the way for the emergence of a new breed of young Indian hopefuls.

Gaganjeet Bhullar is touted as one of the brightest prospects to emerge and is well on his way to fulfilling his ambitions as India’s next big thing.

After winning two Asian Tour titles, Bhullar will carry the weight on his shoulder where he will lead a cast of talented Indians including Anirban Lahiri and Himmat Rai into a new and exciting chapter for Indian golf.

With such magical moments decorating the annals of golf history in India, it is only a matter of time before the sport reaches the pinnacle of its potential.

Source: http://4moles.com/contents/show/760-sail-open-continues-asian-tour-indian-swing