Stories tagged ‘David Williams’
Thursday, May 25th, 2017
Sam Torrance awarded Honorary Life Membership of the European Tour
As the European Tour enters a new era at this week’s BMW PGA Championship, the first event of the new Rolex Series, Torrance’s significant contribution to all aspects of the Tour and Ryder Cup was recognised at Tuesday night’s Championship Reception
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
Broke Hill Offers Member’s Bounce For ‘Unluckiest’ Golfer
The club in Halstead, Kent is offering a fabulous prize of two three-month memberships from June to the end of August for the winning hard-luck golf story with entrants invited to submit their tales of woe via the club website:
Tuesday, March 14th, 2017
Snap up GolfSixes tickets for just £6
Advance adult tickets are on sale over the next six days for just £6; an abundance of entertainment will be on offer for fans inside and outside the ropes
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017
George O’Grady to take the role of European Tour Ambassador
The move will continue O’Grady’s association with the European Tour, which began in 1974 when he joined as a Tournament Administrator after a spell in the City of London. It also continues the recent restructuring programme initiated by Chairman David Williams and the Board of Directors
Friday, December 9th, 2016
Angel Gallardo to be appointed European Tour Ambassador
Angel Gallardo, one of the most highly respected and influential figures in the world of European golf over the past four decades, is to take on the new role of European Tour Ambassador from January 1, 2017
Monday, October 24th, 2016
Paul McGinley appointed to the Board of the European Tour
The four-time European Tour champion and victorious Ryder Cup Captain at Gleneagles in 2014, has agreed to join the Board of the European Tour as a Non-Executive Director
Thursday, April 7th, 2016
Peter Oosterhuis awarded Honorary Life Membership of The European Tour
Peter Oosterhuis has joined the exclusive club of Honorary Life Members of The European Tour in recognition of a stellar career which saw him crowned Europe’s number one player for four consecutive seasons from 1971-1974
Monday, August 3rd, 2015
Keith Pelley Begins Tenure as Chief Executive of The European Tour
A new era in golf unfolds today – Monday 3rd August – when Keith Pelley officially begins his tenure as Chief Executive of The European Tour
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
New Short Game Practice Area Real Golf De Pedreňa
UK based golf architects David Williams Golf Design and Madrid based contractors Garden & Golf have completed the design and construction of a Short Game Practice Area
Monday, April 20th, 2015
Keith Pelley unveiled as new Chief Executive of The European Tour
Keith Pelley, currently President of Rogers Media in Canada, has enjoyed an extensive and highly successful career in the worlds of sport and media. George O’Grady will remain with The European Tour as President of International Relations
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
Jumeirah Golf Estates announced as Official Partner of The European Tour
Jumeirah Golf Estates and The European Tour today announced that the premium residential golf community in Dubai has become an Official Partner to The European Tour .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015
Damon Buffini appointed Non-Executive Director of The European Tour
This is the third appointment of a new Non-Executive Director to stem from the ongoing strategic review and board restructuring. Jutta af Rosenborg and Sophie Goldschmidt also took up new roles as Non-Executive Directors on January 1, 2015
Friday, December 19th, 2014
“Lost” Colt Green Re-Built At Real Golf De Pedreña
Real Golf de Pedreña was Harry Colt’s second and final 18 hole golf course design in Spain, writes David Williams of David Williams Golf Design .....read the full story »
Thursday, December 18th, 2014
European Tour appoints Two Non-Executive Directors
Jutta af Rosenborg and Sophie Goldschmidt have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of The PGA European Tour effective 1st January 2015
Friday, May 23rd, 2014
European Tour – Strategic Planning Programme
Creating a Strategic Framework for The European Tour’s future development
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Stunning New Book Commemorates Glory of Ryder Cup 2010
‘My Ryder Cup – The Longest Weekend’ is a glorious commemorative photographic essay by Welsh writer and photographer David Williams .....read the full story »
Friday, May 21st, 2010
Turfcare Connections in Conwy
Conwy (Caernarvonshire) Golf Club is the only Open Championship qualifying venue in Wales and recently hosted a new TurfCare trade event for the North Wales region
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Major exhibition for the green, green grass of Conwy
The first ever Ground Maintenance Machinery Exhibition for North Wales and the North West of England will take place at Conwy Golf Club on 21 – 22 April .....read the full story »
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Mid Sussex Golf Club for sale with guide price of £2.25m
The attractive and profitable proprietary members’ golf club on the edge of the South Downs National Park is set in a site of approximately 61.34 hectares (151.57 acres) .....read the full story »
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Part of popular golf course sold
One of the 18-hole golf courses at the Kent & Surrey Golf & Country Club in Edenbridge, Kent, has been sold. Bids for a second lot are being reviewed .....read the full story »
Thursday, July 27th, 2000
Golf course architects go east in search of new market
The European Institute of Golf Course Architects has announced that it will be attending and taking exhibition space at the China golf show in December. This booking continues the significant increase this year in European interest in the event
Tuesday, September 1st, 1998
Championship golf course opens at Merrist Wood
Merrist Wood Golf Club is one of the rapidly growing number of clubs in the Barrelfield Golf Network
