Stories tagged ‘Gary Silcock’
Monday, June 19th, 2017
Queen’s Course renovation project gets to the heart of the matter
Gleneagles has completed an 18-month renovation programme including the installation of innovative drainage technology inspired by the heart’s response to atmospheric pressure
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
GBN Interviews Gary Silcock, Director of Golf at Gleneagles
GolfBusinessNews.com talks to Gary Silcock, Director of Golf at Gleneagles about the significant enhancements that have been made to the golf courses on the Perthshire Estate, and how it is building a team for the future…
Friday, May 26th, 2017
Gleneagles voted ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’
The iconic Scottish five-star hotel has been voted ‘Best Golf Resort in the World’ for an unprecedented sixth successive year by readers of ‘Ultratravel’, the Telegraph’s luxury travel magazine, and visitors to the telegraph.co.uk website
Friday, May 19th, 2017
New Golf Sales Manager to drive business growth at Gleneagles
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and global luxury destination, has announced the appointment of Alan Pirie to the newly created role of Golf Sales Manager
Monday, January 30th, 2017
New Greenkeeping Scholarship Gives Cutting Edge to Gleneagles
The Gleneagles Greenkeeping Scholarship programme is designed to equip successful candidates with the practical and theoretical skills required for a successful career in golf course management
Friday, January 20th, 2017
Gleneagles wins Scotland’s Best Hotel Award for fourth year running
Gleneagles has been named Scotland’s Best Hotel/Resort in the Today’s Golfer Travel Awards 2017, retaining the title for the fourth consecutive year
Monday, October 17th, 2016
100th Scottish PGA Championship Hosted On Course Fit for a King
The King’s Course at Gleneagles has been restored to its former glory following an extensive programme overseen by Scott Fenwick, Gleneagles’ Golf Courses and Estate Manager
Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
Rising stars of golf offered scholarships at Gleneagles
The lucky scholarship recipients will receive one year’s worth of coaching and one-to-one tuition; complimentary golf rounds; access to the PGA National Academy practice facilities; consultations with personal trainers and the hotel’s ESPA Life team; equipment and attire; and invitations to exclusive events and clinics
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
Titleist National Fitting Centre sets up home at Gleneagles
Golfers are being custom-fitted for the latest Titleist clubs at Gleneagles this summer, as the Titleist National Fitting Centre sets up home at The PGA National Golf Academy
Monday, June 27th, 2016
Scottish sporting legends re-launch legendary Scottish golf course
One of Scotland’s most iconic golf courses, The King’s Course at Gleneagles, was officially launched on Friday (24th June), following an extensive development programme to restore the course to its original glory
Thursday, May 26th, 2016
Gleneagles named best golf resort in the world for fifth time
The Gleneagles Hotel was awarded the Best Golf Resort in the World title for the fifth consecutive year at the 2016 ULTRAS Awards on 23 May
Friday, May 6th, 2016
Gleneagles golf team boosted with three new appointments
The Gleneagles Hotel has appointed three new professionals to strengthen its golf offering, including Golf Operations Manager David Blackadder, who previously looked after golf operations at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016
Overnight Fitting Service Tees Up New Clubs In Record Time
The PGA National Golf Academy at Gleneagles has partnered with Mizuno to introduce a new custom fitting facility, which will provide a free overnight turnaround service on a bespoke set of clubs
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016
Solheim Cup shines at Scottish Golf Show
The Solheim Cup trophy has made its first public appearance in Scotland since the country was awarded the right to host the world’s biggest women’s golf event at Gleneagles in 2019
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016
Gleneagles flies the Gold Flag for excellence
Gleneagles is celebrating after picking up a coveted Gold Flag Award for Golf Resorts at the annual 59club golf service awards
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Gleneagles to Host New PGA International Pro Am
The PGA in Scotland and The Gleneagles Hotel have announced a new Pro-Am tournament for 2016, scheduled to take place at the renowned venue in Perthshire, Scotland next summer
Monday, September 21st, 2015
Monty Welcomes Gleneagles “Dream Team” of Junior Golfers
The lucky 13 aspiring golfers, ranging in age from 8 to 17, were announced at an event at The PGA National Academy, Gleneagles, hosted by local legend Colin Montgomerie
Monday, August 10th, 2015
Gleneagles Ryder Cup Anniversary: A Week of Celebrations
The Gleneagles Hotel, Host Venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup, will mark the one year anniversary of the momentous sporting event with a week of golfing treats
Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
Gleneagles Launches The Gleneagles Foundation for Junior Golfers
The Gleneagles Hotel, Host Venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup, has announced the launch of The Gleneagles Foundation, a 12-month scholarship programme for aspiring junior golfers
Wednesday, August 13th, 2014
David Leadbetter to Open New La Manga Club Golf Academy
David Leadbetter will be on hand to officially open his new Leadbetter Golf Academy at Spain’s five-star La Manga Club resort on Monday, 15 September
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
La Manga Club has New Buggy Fleet
Golf at La Manga Club has moved into top gear with the addition of a new fleet of Club Car buggies
Monday, October 10th, 2011
The Belfry Voted England’s Leading Golf Resort
World Travel Awards unveil Ryder Cup resort as best in country
Monday, June 27th, 2011
The Belfry voted ‘Favourite Course’ in England
Readers of ‘Going for Golf’ magazine place Brabazon as top domestic course and fourth in Europe
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Club Car Visage GPS system creates ‘virtual buggy paths’ at The Belfry
One of the UK’s busiest golf resorts, The Belfry, is using the latest GPS technology to remotely control its golf car fleet, optimise course maintenance, pace of play and drive additional revenues .....read the full story »
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
The Belfry Pays Tribute to Golfing Great Seve
The Belfry paid its own tribute to golfing legend Seve Ballesteros yesterday by lowering flags to half mast and holding a minute’s silence in his memory observed by hundreds of staff and golfers across all three of the resort’s golf courses .....read the full story »
