Oakley You vs Rory McIlroy

After finishing joint third in today’s WGC Champions tournament in Shanghai, Rory McIlroy will be officially unveiled as golf’s world number 2 tomorrow.

Oakley are offering you the chance to play a round of golf against the current US Open golf champion, Rory McIlroy in the second of a series of great interactive video games.

The video sets scenarios as you play the famous Wentworth golf course. The set questions test your golfing prowess as you weave your way around the course making decisions as to which club to use and where you should be aiming your ball.

The answers you give affect the outcome of the video, which is shot in a realistic point-of-view style.

The video is the second in Oakley’s You Vs. series. The first, ealrier this year offered gamers the opportunity to race against the UK’s hottest cycling property, Mark Cavendish.

Rory McIlroy

Taking part in the game is fun enough, but by doing so you can enter Oakley’s exclusive competition too, simply by ‘liking’ the Oakley Facebook page. And if you are so good that you manage to beat Rory McIlroy over 18 holes, then you have the chance to be selected as the lucky winner who gets to meet Rory and have the honour of caddying for him, walking around the Wentworth golf course.

The You Vs. Rory McIlroy interactive video game is great fun and can be accessed from the dedicated Oakley microsite or the Oakley Europe Facebook page.

Firstly, Like the page, select some Oakley sunglasses to wear, and then start exercising your golf expertise for a chance to win a prize any golf-fan would go crazy for!

Sponsored Post

Golf fans have an unforgettable chance to take on the player in a special putting contest to be held on each of the three days of the UK’s leading consumer golf show hosted by the prestigious London Golf Club in Kent from 20-22 May.

Golfbreaks.com and Teeofftimes.co.uk  putting challenges will take place at a special end-of-day event.

Two guests will be selected each day to ‘putt off’ against the Tour Pro for some great prizes including fantastic golf breaks to Europe’s top golf resorts such as La Cala in Spain (three nights’ B&B plus three rounds of golf for four people – Friday’s contest), Turnbury in Scotland (two nights’ B&B with two rounds of golf for four people – Saturday) and the K Club in Ireland (two nights’ B&B and two rounds of golf for four people – Sunday).

With Golf Live this year drawing leading European Tour stars, such as Colin Montgomerie, the 2010 European Ryder Cup-winning captain, Paul McGinley, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn, Thomas Levet and David Howell, the possibility of competing against one of the sport’s big names is one not to be missed.

“Golf Live is a hugely important event for Golfbreaks.com as it provides us with an ideal opportunity to engage with both existing and new customers, and strengthen our position as Europe’s largest golf travel company,” said Keith Mitchell, Marketing Director.

Golf fans will once again be treated at Golf Live to a packed programme full of the most spectacular golf action and enjoy an unrivalled chance to meet and learn from the legends of the game.

Fantastic savings on admission prices can be secured on last minute tickets by quoting the following exclusive promotional code: GB50ST and receive two standard tickets for just £50.

To purchase tickets visit www.golfliveevent.com or call 0844 847 2407.



Win a luxury holiday for two to watch the Euro Pro PGA Tour Finale at the Aphrodite Hills Resort, Cyprus

Aphrodite Hills Resort, Cyprus is hosting the 2010 PGA Euro Pro Tour Championship, and to celebrate, Buzzin Golf and the stunning 5-star resort are offering you the chance to win a fantastic holiday for two to watch the finale live.

Taking place from 30th September to 2nd October, the PGA tour finale will see the top 60 players in the Order of Merit compete alongside the pros in a battle to become crowned 2010 champions.

Beautifully situated within 578-acres near Paphos, the Aphrodite Hills Resort is set over two elevated plateaux on either side of the breathtaking Randidi Gorge. It’s the first-ever leisure, golf and real estate development in Cyprus offering a luxurious hotel – the InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel, a fabulously indulgent spa – The Retreat, a tennis academy and a challenging golf course.

The fabulous prize includes:

• A four-night holiday at the five-star InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort Hotel for two on a half board basis arriving on 30th September, departing on 4th October.

• Two passes to watch the Euro Pro PGA Tour finale live on the 1st and 2nd October.

• Two tickets to the Winner’s Gala Dinner on the 2nd October.

• A round of golf at the Aphrodite Hills Golf Club on the 3rd October.

Free Competition

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

This Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 31st August 2010. The editor will randomly choose 1 winner. The editor’s choice is final.

For more information on the Aphrodite Hills Resort visit www.aphroditehills.com

Terms and Conditions:
All entries must be submitted by the closing date 31st August 2010.
The prize is for two people staying 4 nights at the Aphrodite Hills Resort in Cyprus accommodated on a half board basis, and will include entry to watch the Euro Pro PGA Tour finale plus tickets to the winner’s Gala Dinner and a round of golf.

The prize winners are responsible for their flights, and also ensuring they have valid passports, travel insurance and the correct visas where necessary.

The prize is non-transferable and no cash or other alternatives are available.
Winners must organise their own travel to and from UK airport.

Holiday insurance, UK travel expenses, any additional expenses are not included and terms and conditions apply.

Free Competition to win Lyle & Scott high quality, fashionable golf wear

Lyle & Scott was founded in Hawick in the Scottish Borders in 1874, and ever since have been designing good looking, high quality, fashionable golf wear.

From early collaborations with Christian Dior to clothing some of the world’s golfing greats, Lyle & Scott  has long been a brand with true authenticity, heritage and expertise recognised throughout the world.

As the brand evolves, Lyle & Scott is recognised as a leader in men’s retail fashion and combines this position with a solid authority and presence within the golfing sector.

The brand is well known for its Eagle logo, which was first used in 1960.

Lyle & Scott has three ranges for both men and women golfers who want to look as stylish as they do play well.  The Vintage, Heritage and Club ranges offer a selection of some of the finest knitwear and polo shirts, as well as trousers, dresses, footwear and accessories.

Buzzin Golf has teamed up with Lyle & Scott to give away a selection of 5 polo shirts and knitwear from the mens range to one lucky winner (all size medium).

FREE COMPETITION

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

This Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 31st August, 2010. The editor will randomly choose one winner. The editor’s choice is final.

The Golf Book

Chicken Soup for the Soul has teamed up with Golf Digest magazine to present The Golf Book – a collection of 101 real life, inspirational stories written by US PGA tour pros, US celebrities, sports writers and amateurs.

They share everything from the moment they fell in love with the game, tales of adventure playing golf all over the world and even some very touching moments about pure friendship.

Trust instinct to the end even though it render no reason, my father used to say. I’ve heeded this advice my entire life, not only to know which kind of shot to hit in a golf tournament, but also when to walk away from certain people in business, writes PGA champion Gary Player in his story, Trusting Instincts.

The book’s editor, Max Adler of Golf Digest magazine, recounts his experience caddying at the Old Course at St Andrews while studying abroad in Scotland, and the reverence he felt for the course.

“In two years living in St Andrews, I estimate I went around the Old Course about 120 times, equal parts playing and caddying,” writes Adler.  “And every single time I got to the 16th tee, without fail, the mood of the round changed. The 16th tee is the point where the quality and history of each shot left to be played is overwhelming. If your heart doesn’t skip as you walk over the legend-worn stones of the ancient Swilcan Bridge, you’re not a golfer, perhaps not even human.”

In Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Golf Book, you’ll also read about:

• How New York Times sports columnist Dave Anderson realized being a spectator at a pro golf tournament was better than any other sports event

• How SportCenter’s John Buccigross played a round of golf with one of his sports heroes, Hockey Hall of Famer Raymond Bourque

• How Kenny G learned never to give up during a game of golf because anything can happen

• How popular singer-songwriter Josh Kelley’s love of golf helped to cultivate his music career

The Golf Book is an amusing, light-hearted read.  Perfect for a relaxing day at the beach, dreaming of a day at the golf course.

Free Competition

Please Note: This competition is now closed

Enter our Free Competition to be one of 5 lucky winners who will each receive a copy of The Golf Book

To enter the competition all you need to do is correctly answer the following question:

Which young Irish golfer came fourth in the recent US PGA Championship?

Send your entries to freecompetition@buzzinmedia.co.uk with The Golf Book Comp in the subject line with your answer and your full address and contact telephone number.

This Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 21st September, 2009. The editor will randomly choose 5 winners.

The editor’s choice is final.

Golf Refugees - Black Ball Golf Competition

Golf Refugees, creators of the original black golf ball, are launching a competition to find the lowest score achieved by a golfer using a black golf ball.

Like us, Golf Refugees don’t like rules, so they’re going to keep the free to enter competition rules to a minimum.

This is a worldwide competition, and is open to anyone who plays 18 holes of consecutive golf using a black golf ball, between the 1st March 2009 and 30th September 2009.

Golf Refugees will announce the competition winner  on 5th October 2009.

And if free competition entry isn’t enough, if you contact Golf Refugees with your details and a pre-paid postage envelope, they will send you a free black golf ball.

After your round, all you have to do to, is send us a copy of your signed score card, and they will post all of the results on the Golf Refugees web site.

The winner will receive the ‘Best black ball golfer’ trophy and a selection of prizes including golf balls, clothing etc.

For more information contact Golf Refugees.

The new 6 Week Golf Lesson online programme

The new 6 Week Golf Lesson programme is a great way to learn the essential elements of the golf grip, stance, posture and alignment.

FREE COMPETITION
WIN A COPY OF THE 6 WEEK GOLF LESSON

Enter our Free Competition to be one of 5 lucky winners who will each win a free account with the 6 Week Golf Lesson online golf tuition programme.

To enter the competition all you need to do is correctly answer the following question:

Which young Irish golfer has been coached by Michael Bannon since he was 8 years old?

Send your entries to freecompetition@buzzinmedia.co.uk with Buzzin Golf 6 Week Competition in the subject line with your answer and your full address and contact telephone number.

This Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 31 March, 2009. The editor will randomly choose 5 winners.

All competition email accounts will be passed on to the 6 Week Golf Lesson company and may be used for future email marketing.

The editor’s choice is final.

For more information or to purchase the 6 Week Golf Lesson online programme, visit www.6weekgolflesson.com

Win Golf Refugees Black Golf Balls

Golf Refugees launched the original black golf ball way before Nike.

The idea behind the black golf ball created by Golf Refugees, came from a conversation with a leading golf ball engineer at Titleist. If you can increase the temperature of a golf ball’s core materials extra performance can be obtained.

The original black golf ball is designed to perform in hot, sunny conditions, It is more visible in the air, but less visible on the ground. Larger than normal Golf Refugees ‘ white’ graphics are printed onto the black ball during manufacture to increase visibility on the ground.

For more infomation on the original black golf ball and other cool products from Golf Refugees – visit www.Golf-Refugees.com

FREE COMPETITION to WIN GOLF REFUGEES BLACK GOLF BALLS

Please Note: This competition has now closed

Enter our Free Competition to be one of 5 lucky winners who will each win a sleeve of 3 Golf Refugees original black golf balls.

To enter the competition all you need to do is correctly answer the following question:

Who made the ORIGINAL black golf ball?

Send your entries to freecompetition@buzzinmedia.co.uk with Buzzin Golf Refugees Competition in the subject line with your answer and your full address and contact telephone number.

The Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 31 December, 2008. The editor will randomly choose 5 winners. Each will receive a a sleeve of 3 cool looking black golf balls from Golf Refugees.

Prizes will be sent out before the end of January.

The editor’s choice is final.

The Art Of Golf

The Art Of Golf – Golf’s original instruction manual has been re-published after more than a century.

The Art Of Golf is golf’s original instruction manual.  But hitherto this book was out of print in the UK since the late nineteenth century.

Cambridge publisher The Oleander Press has published the classic guide to after more than a century.

The Art of Golf is a rare and classic treasure of sporting literature and a must for every golfer’s bookshelf.

The Art of Golf is one diehard links-addict’s attempt to accumulate all man’s golfing knowledge to that point; to bring  mindset and method together in one volume and after 121 years lost in the rough, this edition finds the green once more.

More often defining the flights of fancy of the player himself rather than those of his ball, it nevertheless frequently offers pithy, erudite advice along with tips, tricks and tactics, delivered with a dry, sardonic  humour to golfers ancient and modern, young and old, on how to improve their game.

The book is a fascinating exploration and homage to this enthralling and most frustrating of human pursuits; The Art of Golf provides an enlightening glimpse into the game of golf’s past.

The author, Sir Walter Grindlay Simpson (1843 – 1898), was educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. A good friend of Robert Louis Stevenson, their canoeing trip through Belgium and France is recounted in Stevenson’s first published book An Inland Voyage.

Simpson, Captain of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1886 and 1887, wrote frequently on his passion for magazines and periodicals but his two main published works are collected here – The Art of Golf and the essay “Out of Form” written for the Badminton Library’s Golf (1890).

This new edition of The Art of Golf celebrates the 121st anniversary of the original edition and features the complete texts and all the original images, photographs and drawings, digitally enhanced where possible.

Oleander Press’ Jon Gifford said: ‘Re-publishing The Art of Golf has been a fascinating experience and one that we’ve thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve known of the book for years but didn’t realise just how much players today could learn from the writings of a devotee over 100 years ago.’

The Art of Golf is published by The Oleander Press, priced £14.95 and would make a perfect Christmas gift for any golfer.  As a Buzzin Golf reader you can claim a discount when buying direct from the publishers website – www.OleanderPress.com.  The discount code is Golf08.

FREE COMPETITION

Win a copy of The Art Of Golf by simply entering our Free competition.

Please Note: This competition has now closed

To enter the competition all you need to do is correctly answer the following question:

Who wrote The Art Of Golf?

Send your entries to freecompetition@buzzinmedia.co.uk with Buzzin Art Of Golf Competition in the subject line with your answer and your full address and contact telephone number.

The Buzzin Golf Free Competition ends on 31 December, 2008. The editor will randomly choose 5 winners. Each will receive a copy of The Art Of Golf.

The editor’s choice is final.

Dom Joly Golf DVD - Dom Joly

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO ENTERED THIS COMPETITION.

WE WILL CONTACT THE WINNERS SHORTLY.

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

Unfortunately we have had to temporarily suspend this competition due to the DVD release date change which has caused the PR company to withdraw the offer of sending 10 copies of the DVD for competition winners.

We are currently negotiating an alternative prize.

All those that have already entered the competition, please accept our deepest apologies.  Your name will go forward and 10 competition winners will be chosen on 30 November, as before.

Each competition winner will now receive two from the following DVD titles: Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Complete Series One, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Complete SeriesTwo, Spitting Image Complete 2nd Series, Meet The Spartans, 8 Out Of 10 Cats – Claws Out.

DVD’s will be sent without any preferred choices.

Once again, please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this may have caused you.