April News...

Dear TSGers, So, as the world changes every day and with us all in isolation, just a quick message from all of us at TSG HQ, sharing our thoughts on the devasting impact the Coronavirus is having on all of our lives right now. And to say that we are still committed to the website and the unique community we have going-forward.

Firstly, and most importantly I want to reassure ALL TSG members that we will continue to operate the site (even if no one is actually playing golf). The site has seen a 90% drop in traffic in the last 14 days (gulp!) and thus is having an effect on our ad revenue. It’s likely that the first two TSG Events of the year, The TSG Masters and The TSG Par 3 Championship will be cancelled or postponed in the coming days, but rest assured we will be here when the lockdown has lifted. Thankfully, our business model has been strong since our official launch 10 years ago. We have always run the community prudently and with caution (we have never taken a penny from out of the business in that period), but like any small business, we would ask you to continue to support us through this difficult period.

As such, if you are a TSG PRO member (and aren't facing any adverse financial difficulty at this time) we would ask you to support us by renewing your annual PRO membership as and when it comes up. In return, we will continue the service, including maintaining our annual server contracts, monthly Newsletter writing and distribution and retaining the services of Adam (TSG developer). Furthermore, in order that we can continue to reserve the 'Spirit of TSG' at this time, we have set-up the following two platforms to help us all keep in touch, easily and efficiently:

1 - Steve Duffy has set up a WhatsApp Group - TSG - Keeping in touch

2 - We have set-up a TSG Facebook Group - TSG - Keeping in touch

Of course, we can all still communicate via the TSG Forum and are happy to help out anyone local to Essex (TSG HQ), who may be in need of any provisions or mental support during our isolation. In short, stay in touch, for all our well being. We are a very supportive community, so let's keep that up.

And if anyone has any ideas on how we can support the wider community, we are open to any suggestions. Obviously, we will continue to keep you updated on any changes to the TSG Major calendar but for now, we are officially postponing this year's TSG MatchPlay ties until May (at the earliest) but this may go back further if necessary.

In the meantime, please stay home, and try to imagine how nice those fairways will be once the ban is lifted with no one having walked them in weeks!!

#StayHomeStaySafe... Ian & The TSG Team

TSGers make COVID-19 video message:

Big thank you to TSGer and award-winning photographer and videographer Mr.Andy Coultrup of CHIC MEDIA!

I can't tell you how much fun we had editing this.

Thanks to all the TSGers that took part. If you like it, we may do some more of these. :)

TSGers send a video message to Gary Archer - WATCH NOW!

GET WELL SOON GARY!

Golf the West Coast of Scotland...

There’s no doubt about it, some of the best links golf courses in the world can be found on the West Coast of Scotland!

And if you’re interested in following in the footsteps of some of the greatest golfers of all time, you can’t go far wrong booking a Golf Experience tour on the coast of Ayrshire.

Trump Turnberry, Royal Troon and Old Prestwick, all within a stone’s throw of one another, not to mention Glasgow Gailes, Dundonald Links, Kilmarnock Barassie to name but a few. PLUS some of the most challenging courses you will ever play, among the many Hidden Jewels, you can unearth on your heady trip around the iconic Scottish coast.

Then there’s the whole flavour of Scotland to be experienced both on and off the course.  

Whether it is battling the sea breeze, undulating heather-clad fairways and greens flanked by strategically-placed bunkers typical of many of the links courses, or deciding which Scotch whisky to savour next from your well-stocked hotel bar, Scotland has as much atmosphere as you can handle and more besides.
 

Golf the West Coast of Scotland – Hosted Golf Experiences in the Home of Golf

Of course, there are many other places to visit in the UK and abroad.

In addition, with so many golf tour companies out there offering multiple travel options, it’s easy to feel bombarded, which can make it difficult to choose between them.

However, golfing the West Coast of Scotland is a bit different as Friya at www.westcoastgolf.co.uk explains …

“We understand that going on a Golf Tour isn’t just about taking a holiday, it’s about the experience of a lifetime. Playing the game you love on iconic courses, taking in the same spectacular views as the golfing stars of yesteryear have, breathing the same fresh sea air, walking the same fairways, negotiating the same tricky lies as your heroes!”

So literally, ‘following in the footsteps of greatness’.

She went on to say “We also understand that arriving in a strange place with nobody to meet you, trying to find your hotel, wondering if you will be able to get a taxi to the course in the morning and where to go to get something decent to eat in the local area can make your trip of a lifetime seem daunting and, frankly, a bit of an anticlimax.”

“Plus there’s the worry of whether the package you’ve booked ‘does what it says on the tin’. Especially if you’re the one responsible for booking for a group and everyone’s relying on you to get them value for their money. At West Coast Golf we know what your holiday means to you. That’s why we want to get it right”.

Having spoken at length with Friya, it’s clear that their level of expertise could be invaluable to the nomadic golfer. They are not a big impersonal company with customer service staff, who are more interested in their sales commission than whether you, the customer, has a memorable and enjoyable time. 

On the contrary, they are a family-run organisation that is large enough to handle your booking but small enough to care. That’s why all their Golf Experiences are Hosted. And why they provide ‘extras’ such as competitions, trophies and a presentation meal as standard, as well as optional add-ons such as whisky tasting and golf lessons with their ‘resident’ professional Golf Coach.

Golf The West Coast of Scotland – Unique Hosted Golf Experiences

When you arrive in Ayrshire, Scotland you will be met by a dedicated coach company and taken to your accommodation. Fresh from a good night’s sleep, you will be greeted by your Host the following morning. You will be given all the information you need for your first day’s golfing.

PLUS information on eating out, local attractions and anything else you will need to make the start of your break, go smoothly. You’ll also be given details of fun golf competitions to take part in, including the opportunity to ‘Beat the Host’ on the practice ground.

Your Host will ‘touch base’ with you every day of your trip to make sure your holiday is running smoothly. 

On the last day of your holiday your Host, who is also an award-winning Compère, will be there at your Presentation Meal; 

– Presenting you with your prizes

– Challenging you to a Golf Quiz 

and generally making sure everyone in your group enjoys the craic.

As well as enjoying the delicious food and drink at the South Beach Hotel. 

Golf The West Coast of Scotland – Smaller Groups and Lone Golfers

West Coast Golf specialises in Golf Experiences for smaller groups of 2-8 golfers and also golfers who are going on holiday alone. They feel smaller groups and individuals are not always considered by larger tour operators.

Furthermore, they recognise that Golf ‘clubs’ within Clubs are often made up of a small number of golfers. In addition, even if your golf society is larger, not everyone wants to go on holiday together. Sometimes you may want to go golfing on your own and Scotland is the ideal place to go to escape from it all.

For Lone Golfers, they offer just the same Hosted Golf Experiences as for groups but tailored to you. If you wish, your Host can come out on the course with you, or accompany you as your caddy. You will receive just as much care and attention as a group of golfers would, with just as much opportunity to experience some of the best links courses Scotland has to offer.

10% OFF YOUR HOLIDAY FOR TSG MEMBERS…

To find out more about the ‘mouth-watering’ West Coast Links courses, or to see the kind of unforgettable Golf Experience tours Friya and her team can offer, such as the Open Glory Experience or the Precious Links package, simply visit www.westcoastgolf.co.uk 

Details of Hotel accommodation, whisky tasting, coaching sessions and the Presentation Meal can all be found on their website, as well as an introduction to their Host, and more.

Simply complete an online enquiry form if you want to know a little bit more about West Coast Golf and what they offer, or email them directly at info.westcoastgolf@gmail.com

Don’t forget to let them know you’re a TSG member to claim a 10% discount on your unique Golf Experience break. (Terms & Conditions apply)

For further details, email us at info@golf-escapes.com or click on the link below. Or CALL a member of the team on 01342 811 777

DONT FORGET EVERY TSG PRO MEMBER GETS A FREE £25 voucher with Golf Escapes!

(mention at time of booking to qualify!)