Matchplay

Since its inception in 2003, the Matchplay Championship has grown to become one of Europe's biggest amateur pairs competitions where thousands of golfers from the UK & Ireland compete to win a place at a luxury grand final in Egypt.

For an entry fee of just £20 per golfer, the pairs enjoy a number of knockout matchplay rounds (if they win!) against other golfing pairs in their local area, giving them the chance to meet new golfing friends and play different courses around the world.

Last year more than 1600 golfers went head-to-head in the tournament with 32 of them winning a seat on the plane to Egypt for the grand final. This year that could be you.

Whether you are looking for a friendly few rounds of golf against new opponents on different courses or you have that competitive streak and are determined to become Matchplay Champions, then the Matchplay Championship 2008/09 is for you ...

 

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London Golf Show 2008

The London Golf Show, which launched in 2005, has set the standard for golf shows and remains the UK's only consumer golf show. It is also the largest show of its kind in Europe. The 2008 event was held over the weekend 25-27 April at the ExCeL Centre in London's Docklands, and once again drew thousands of golf fans eager to get their hands on the latest clubs, try out the indoor driving range or attempt to hit the signature show feature – the infamous floating green.

The 2008 show was opened by European star Lee Westwood (pictured left, in a light hearted moment during one his many media interviews!). Westwood said he was impressed with a "terrific" show - see full story here.

GOLFLINKS gave away hundreds of tickets to this year's show and closed the show on the Sunday by drawing the winner of its 'Greatest golf competition ever'. One lucky golf fan walked away with more than £12,000 worth of golf prizes. For more information and all the news, pictures and video from the 2008 London Golf Show, please visit www.londongolfshow.com

The Golf Show, NEC Birmingham

November saw The Golf Show, NEC Birmingham’s first outing and it was hailed a huge success by visitors and exhibitors alike.

From the first day until the last, the show’s driving range was full of golfers testing the latest clubs and the staff in Cleveland and TaylorMade’s custom-fitting vans were working non stop.

The Belfry’s team of PGA professionals were also kept busy offering free tuition to members of the public.

The show’s stage played host to a golf innovations section letting golfers see all the latest gadgets to improve their game as well as being the base for the BBC’s interviews with visiting celebrities including rugby World Cup star Ben Kay, former England footballers Lee Sharpe and David Seaman, and ex-England cricket captain Alec Stewart others.

The show will be back this year rebranded as the NEC Golf Show, for more information visit www.golfshownec.com..

Ladies English Open

During its four years at Chart Hills, the Ladies English Open attracted the cream of European ladies golf, with players from as far afield as the USA, Japan and Australasia.

The 2007 event boasted six European order of merit winners – Laura Davies, Trish Johnson, Corinne Dibnah, Karen Lunn, Iben Tinning, former Solheim Cup captain Catrin Nilsmark – and former Major winner Karen Stupples. But it was Britain's rising star Becky Brewerton (pictured) – a member of this year's Solheim Cup team – who recorded a popular maiden success.

In 2008 The Ladies English Open is moving to The Oxfordshire and will be played from 4-6 July. With players from more than 23 countries expected to take part, it will be another truly cosmopolitan event and one not to be missed.

For more information on the event and to pre-order tickets, visit www.ladiesenglishopen.co.uk

Scottish Golf Show

Some of the biggest brand names in the golf industry gathered for the 2008 Scottish Golf Show from 4-6 April 2008.

In attendance at the event, based near Edinburgh, were leading equipment manufacturers Nike Golf, TaylorMade, Yonex, MacGregor Golf and Cleveland Golf - plus a wide range of leading golf brands from different sectors in the industry. A total of 32 driving bays allowed golfers to hit any club they wish, while the 420 sq/m American golf shop, almost a third bigger in size than last year, was stacked with the latest equipment for sale.

The Scottish Golf Show takes place at the Royal Highland Centre, near Edinburgh. As soon as we have details of the 2009 show, your GOLFLINKS team will post information on the site.

For more information on the event visit www.thescottishgolfshow.co.uk