Brothers move up to Tiger Cub Tour

Eddie and Joe Turner Bennett, both two time winners of the Nottinghamshire
Nippers Tour are moving up to play in the Tiger Cub Tour this summer.
Eddie who plays off a handicap of 15 at Lindrick GC, Yorkshire and has won the Under 9 and Under 10 divisions during the last two years.

"I loved the Nippers Tour, but 36 hole events around top courses against players from other counties is a new and exciting challenge," said eleven year old Eddie.
Although only 8 years of age, his younger brother Joe is also looking forward to the challenge.

"We play18 holes every Sunday" he said, "and I like to play off level rather than giving shots."
This summer Ed and Joe are playing in both the South Eastern and Midland Regional Qualifying rounds at the West Sussex Golf College - Lindfield GC, and the Worfield GC respectively, and invite other youngsters to come and join them !

Joe [left] & Eddie Turner Bennett, Lindrick GC

6th May, 2012

Hart Common Golf Club adds to the expanding list of

Tiger Cub Tour venues for 2013

The Westhoughton Golf Centre which includes the Hart Common Golf Club is the latest club to joined the growing list of venues which have agreed to host Tiger Cub Tour Regional Qualifying rounds in 2013. Situated on the outskirts of Bolton, the Westhoughton Golf Centre enjoys scenic views of Cheshire and North Wales. The 18 hole Hart Common parkland course with USGA standard greens, large tees, generous fairways, large imposing bunkers and natural water features, all of which can be enjoyed all year round.And its greens enjoy a reputation for being some of the best around, defended by bunkers and natural water hazards which will keep you thinking about your golf all the way through your round. Club selection is important too, as the course is cooled a breeze that rarely blows in the same direction two days running! And if you are unfortunate enough to miss the broad fairways, you may encounter wispy, links-like rough.

The small homely club house at this friendly, family run Club, extends a warm welcome to members and visitors every day of the week, and offers every facility the golfer may need. In addition to the 27 bay driving range and large practice putting green, the Westhoughton Golf Centre also provides a 9 hole par 3 Academy course which is the perfect place to hone your short game, and the full sized three hole practice area is a fantastic facility on which to practice every aspect of your game.

1st May, 2012

Tiger Cub Tour pledges its support to WWF

31st March, 2012

Lee Westwood Golf Academies lend support to Tiger Cub Tour

Activate Sport Management which manages the organisation of the Lee Westwood Golf Academies has agreed to support the Tiger Cub Tour by promoting the series of events at each of its eight venues. The Lee Westwood Golf Academies provide coaching programmes for youngsters between the ages of 7 – 16, covering every aspect of the game. Former professional cricketer, and ex-Club Captain of the Derbyshire CCC, Luke Sutton, is the Managing Partner and founder of Activate Sport Management.                   For the full story click here !       Click here to visit Lee Westwood Golf Academies

22.03.2012

Alfie becomes youngest competitor !

8 year-old Alfie Hutton of the Pycombe Golf Club lays claim to becoming Britain’s youngest competitor in a national competition by two months ! Alfie first started playing golf at the age of four, and it was soon discovered he had a natural     aptitude for the game. Coached by Jason Bowen, the Club professional, at the Pycombe Golf Club, Sussex, Alfie has just been awarded a CONGU handicap of 27.               For the full story click here !

13th March, 2012

South Moor man voted England top volunteer !

24th February, 2012

The youngest swinger in town !

Eight-year old Northumberland schoolboy Aiden Layug is thought to have become the youngest player in UK history to enter a national event, with his father Philip signing him up for the launch tournament in the Tiger Cub Tour.            For the full story click here !

21st February, 2012

Retford Golf Club joins the expanding list of

Tiger Cub Tour venues for 2013

The Retford Golf Club, situated in north Nottinghamshire, has agreed to act as host to the to the newly created East Midlands Group of the Tiger Cub Tour in 2013. And the Regional Qualifying Round will be held during the schools summer holdays in July 2013.

The varied and picturesque golf course, with its many interesting features, is played mainly through mature oak woodland, with a pleasing mixture of tree lined fairways and inviting open areas, and is suitable for players of all abilities.

The clubhouse facility ideally compliments the excellent course, and provides a warm and inviting welcome for visitors and members alike, offering a range of first class catering at reasonable prices.
A recipient of the coveted Golf Mark Award, Retford Golf Club encourages junior golf in a safe and friendly environment, and is continuously seeking to improve facilities for new and existing members.

17th February, 2012

Leeds Golf Centre to join list of Tiger Cub venues in 2013

Agreement has recently been reached with Leeds Golf Centre at Wike Ridge, near Harrogate, for it to become the newly appointed venue for Tiger Cub Tour as the Yorkshire and Humberside Group which will hold its first Regional Qualifying Round in August 2013.

Situated just north of Leeds, a short distance from Wetherby and Harrogate, Leeds Golf Centre is home to Wike Ridge, one of Yorkshire's magnificent 18-hole golf courses. Designed by former English Golf Union President, Donald Steel, the challenging Wike Ridge golf course is set in glorious heathland, and consists of two nine hole loops of magnificent rolling countryside, constructed to USGA specification.

In addition, Leeds Golf Centre houses the Oaks, a first class par 3 short course, and also features an advanced swing studio and teaching academy, a floodlit driving range, all complimented by a well stocked professional's shop and a vibrant club house facility.

Tiger Cub Tour Yorkshire & Humberside Reg. Qualifying Group 2013 Leeds Golf Centre, Wike Ridge, Near Harrogate, Leeds To visit Leeds Golf Centre - Click here !

The Tiger Cub Tour will shortly be announcing even more new and exciting venues which will play host to its Regional Qualifying Rounds in the 2013 season.

9th February, 2012

Tiger Cub Tour venues for 2012 decided !

The Tiger Cub Tour comprises a number of junior open golf tournaments played over 36 holes, open to boys and girls who are under the age of 12 years on the 1st January in the year of the competition.

The first of which will be held in the North of England, commencing Monday, the 4th June, at the South Moor Golf Club, County Durham, which played host to the McGregor Trophy in 2011.

Tiger Cub Tour Northern Group Entry Form South Moor Golf Club, County Durham Monday, 4th & Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 Click here !

The South East Group is the second of the regions to confirm its committment

the 2012 Tiger Cub Tour.

The initiative is supported by Paul Lyons, the Head Professional at

the Sussex Golf College and Lindfield Golf Club, which is located

near to Haywards Heath in West Sussex.

Tiger Cub Tour South East Group Entry Form The Sussex Golf College and Lindfield Golf Club, Lindfield, West Sussex Monday, 30th & Tuesday, 31st July, 2012 Click here !

The Midland Group is the latest region to confirm its commitment to the Tiger Cub Tour. Thanks to the generosity of its Managing Director, Will Weaver. the Worfield Golf Club, in Shropshire, has agreed to act as host for the Midland Regional Qualifying event in August, 2012.

Tiger Cub Tour Midland Group Entry Form Worfield Golf Club, Shropshire Wednesday, 22nd & Thursday, 23rd August, 2012 Click here !

 

Scotland has now confirmed the venue for the Scotland South Group Regional Qualifying Round which will take place at the Whitekirk Golf & Country Club, North Berwick at the start of the Summer school holiday period in July, 2012.

Situated with idyllic views across East Lothian, Whitekirk Golf Club lies approximately two miles from the sea. Designed by Cameron Sinclair it presents an enjoyable challenge to all levels of golfer, and plays regular host to the PGA Mastercard Tour and PGA Europro Tour events.

Club Professional, Paul Wardell, generously agreed to lend the support of the Club for the inaugural Tiger Cub Tour event in Scotland.

Tiger Cub Tour Scotland South Group Entry Form Whitekirk Golf & Country Club, East Lothian Monday 9th & Tuesday, 10th July, 2012 Click here !

 

The picturesque Newark Golf Club in Nottinghamshire has agreed to host the inaugural National Final of the Tiger Cub Tour in the Autumn half-term school holiday in October, 2012.

 

Tiger Cub Tour National Final 2012 Newark Golf Club, Nottinghamshire Thursday, 25th & Friday, 26th October, 2012

 

17th December, 2011

Tiger Talk Newsletters

To download your personal copy of 'Tiger Talk' the Tiger Cub Tour Player's Newsletter click on the links below:

Issue No.2: - Tiger Talk - May, 2012 Issue No.1 - Tiger Talk - April, 2012

5th May, 2012

Tiger Cub Tour Schedule of Events 2012

Tiger Cub Tour Togs

Eleven year old Ollie Handley, of the Radcliffe on Trent Golf Club, Nottinghamshire, who will be competing in the North of England Regional Group Qualifying Round at the South Moor Golf Club County Durham on the 4^th and 5^th June, proudly displays examples of the distinctive gold and black Tiger Cub Tour polo shirt. All competitors taking part in the inaugural Tiger Cub Tour Regional Qualifying events will receive a Tiger Cub Tour shirt in the colour of their choice ... FREE OF CHARGE !

5th May, 2012

What should I eat & drink to prepare for the Tiger Cub Tour ?

2nd May, 2012

Click 4 Pix appointed TCT photographer

Coventry based photographers Click 4 Pix have been appointed the official photographer for the Tiger Cub Tour in 2012. Proprietor John Davenport will be in attendance at each of the Tiger Cub Tour regional qualifying rounds to photograph competitors for official use on the Tiger Cub website, and copies will be made available at competitive rates.         Click here to see Schedule of Rates

6th April, 2012

Tiger Cub Tour links with WWF

The Tiger Cub Tour has pledged its support to the WWF and help protect the future of the world’s largest big cat, by agreeing to ‘adopt a tiger’ at each of its Regional Qualifying Rounds, creating a closer bond link with its chosen species. The World Wildlife Fund, which celebrated its Golden Jubilee year in 2011, is acknowledged as the world’s leading independent conservation body. It is well known for its pioneering work and great achievements in saving and protecting the world’s iconic endangered wildlife and their habitats.                     For full story click here !

23rd March, 2012

Worksop golfer made Freeman of the District of Bassetlaw

Tiger Cub Tour founders Roy Case and Sharon Oliver were guests of Lee Westwood at the Retford Town Hall, Nottinghamshire for the official ceremony when the Worksop golfer was admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the District of Bassetlaw. The golfing super-star signed the Freeman’s Declaration and became the first Bassetlaw citizen to have the honour bestowed since the Bassetlaw District Council was created in 1974.              For the full story click here !

20th March, 2012

Bristol Golf Club to host the Tiger Cub Tour

South West Regional Qualifying event in 2013

The Bristol Golf Club opened in June 2000. Set in 200 year old historic parkland with stunning views across the Severn Estuary, its mature trees and numerous water features provide the golfer with 18 truly memorable holes.
Its reputation has steadily grown and the Bristol Golf Club is known for not only a great golf course, but also for its excellent facilities. These include an impressive clubhouse, extensive practice facilities and 9 Hole Par 3 Academy Course for anyone new to the game. The venue also provides the ideal location for the corporate customer. The Bristol Golf Club has played host to Europro and Jamega Tour Events and several Gloucestershire County Events.

Easily accessible from all directions in the South West, the Bristol Golf Club is situated just off J17 of the M5, where you will be guaranteed a friendly welcome.

Tiger Cub Tour South West Regional Qualifying Group 2013 Bristol Golf Club, St. Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill, Almonsbury, Bristol, BS 10 7 TP To visit the Bristol Golf Club -Click here !

Although not particularly long, the 18 Hole, par 70 course, measures just over 6100 yards, it is well protected by some tricky green sites. The course hosts some memorable par 3 holes, with the long uphill par 4, 12th rewarding the golfer with some stunning views from the high point of the course.

18th February, 2012

Tiger Cub Tour gathers momentum !

Momentum for the Tiger Cub Tour is gathering apace as youngsters are returning their entries from around the Country.

" If things continue to progress as anticipated it will be necessary to increase the number of Regional Qualifying tournaments in 2013", said Tournament Organiser Roy Case. " And negotiations are currently taking place with golf clubs which have expressed an interest in hosting Tiger Cub tournaments next year."

1st February, 2012

Srixon UK agree to sponsor Tiger Cub Tour in 2012

Srixon Sports UK, a leading manufacturer in golf ball technology, have agreed to act as the golf ball sponsor for the Tiger Cub Tour in 2012.

The Tiger Cub Tour is grateful to the Scotland Sales Representative for Srixon, Alistair Hall, and James Erskine, the PGA professional at the Portpatrick Dunskey Golf Club, Dumfries & Galloway, for the help provided in securing the support of Srixon Sports UK.

http://www.srixon.co.uk/

1st December, 2011

Tiger Cub Tour a Golf Concepts initiative

The Tiger Cub Junior Open Golf Tournaments is a Golf Concepts initiative.

Golf Concepts is a partnership led up by Roy Case, a former President of the English Golf Union, who has recently retired from the position of Secretary of the Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs. He has devoted more than 30 years of his life to the development of junior golf at club, county and national level, and brings a wealth of knowledge.

The Golf-Concepts PGA professional is Shaun Case, BSc [Hons.] Psychology, a Master Professional of the Professional Golfers’ Association of Germany and a respected member of the golfing profession.

Shaun Case BSc [Hons.]	Roy Case
Golf Concepts is strengthened through the addition of Adam Oliver BA, a professional animator, who also brings to the partnership considerable skill in web design and management. Sharon Oliver completes the team bringing extensive experience in the organisation and management in delivering and developing a variety of golfing projects.
Adam Oliver BA [Hons.]	Sharon Oliver
Whether a leading amateur golfer or a tournament professional, careful management of your personal life-style is an important aspect which the modern sportsmen and sportswomen need to consider. Continuously searching for new and innovative ways of improving the performance of the individual golfer, Golf Concepts brings to the player a greater appreciation of the enjoyment to be derived from the game. Golf Concepts has the expertise to deliver experienced help with seasonal pre-tournament preparation and playing schedules, including assistance with tournament and training planning. Whatever a player or team's coaching needs might be Golf Concepts will design a training programme to suit specific needs, or tailor a bespoke sporting seminar and presentation designed to meet your particular requirements, and to suit a prescribed budget.                                    www.golf-concepts.com                                       25th September, 2011
The Tiger Cub Tour [Under12] Junior Open Golf Tournaments The Tiger Cub [Under 12’s] Junior OpenGolf Tournaments will be launched during the Summer of 2012. It is intended to initially organise a total of three events each year, in the Northern; Midland Areas of England and Southern Scotland. With events being added in the South East and the South West in the second year. The events will be open to boys and girls, of all nationalities who are under the age of 12 years on the 1st, January in the year the tournament is played. The tournaments will be played over 36 holes of stroke-play over two consecutive days, 18 holes being played on each day. After the first round there will be a re-draw of all competitors in the second final round, in descending order of scores. The number of competitors will be limited to a total of 90 No. A minimum of 18 No. places in the Tournaments will be reserved for players who are under the age of 10 on the 1st January of the year in which the Tournaments are to be played, and a minimum of number of 12 No. places will be reserved for girls. Should it become necessary to restrict the number of competitors, entrants will be accepted strictly according to their date of entry. Caddies are encouraged, including parents and relatives. The leading 60 No. players from the Tiger Cub Order of Merit will be invited to compete in a National Final to held during the autumn school holidays. 20th November, 2011