October 22, 2024 2:32 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Pizza Offer at World of Golf LondonCrosta and Mollica authentic Italian pizzas are made from lievito madre (‘Mother Dough’ in Inglese), patiently proved for 24 hours and cooked in a wood-fired oven on lava stone from Mount Etna in Sicily. A true taste of Italy, generously topped, with a deep and crunchy crust. They are truly delicious. Try one in November and we’ll throw in a... View Article
October 22, 2024 1:21 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on 2nd Round FREE in NovemberCalling all Adventure Golf Fans – visit Jurassic Encounter any day of the week during the month of November, buy one round and you can enjoy a second round, on the same day, for FREE. Yes, including at the weekend! One free round per player per day. No need to book, just roll up and play.
October 9, 2024 3:15 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on That’s Why You Have a HandicapIt is only fools like me, who supposedly play off scratch, that are meant to par every hole. You will have a handicap, so use it. Let’s make the maths easy. If you are an 18-handicap that means you have a shot a hole to play with. So, on that terribly difficult 425-yard par 4 hole, you do not need... View Article
September 23, 2024 11:50 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Welcome back GaryA PGA qualified pro, Gary Marks has been coaching and playing golf for more than 35 years. He was one of the original instructors when World of Golf opened, but left to pursue a very successful career in tournament golf. Gary always kept his hand in with coaching players of all abilities. He’s an expert in moulding your game and... View Article
September 19, 2024 6:33 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Angry Birds are coming to World of Golf London!Toptracer has teamed up with the creators of the internationally acclaimed franchise and its gang of adorably irritable avians. The object of the game is simple. With each shot, players fling frustrated Angry Birds characters through the air to smash down virtual structures, defeat the pigs, and earn as many stars and points as possible. The perfect way to introduce... View Article
September 17, 2024 7:02 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Enjoy putting like you used toWe are in an age of technological analysis. But that doesn’t mean we need to turn the art of putting into a scientific exercise. If you, like me, were lucky enough to start playing golf as a 9-year-old kid, then you will have spent plenty of time putting. Both on the practice putting green and the golf course. In my... View Article
August 26, 2024 3:09 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Should golf be an Olympic sport?There have been some great finishes to golf tournaments this year, but few have offered the excitement of the last round of the Olympics. Scottie Scheffler came from behind to grab the glory and nudged our plucky Brit, Tommy Fleetwood, into the silver medal position. It was a fitting end to an enthralling competition. But the question still rumbles on:... View Article
August 12, 2024 5:47 pmPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Short game, Short game, Short gameWhether you are Rory McIlroy or a new beginner player, 66% of your shots will be taken on what we call the short game: chipping, pitching, bunker shots and putting. Yet none of us ever spend anywhere near 66% of our practice time on this vital area of the game. At World of Golf London, I’m afraid we can’t offer... View Article
July 22, 2024 7:27 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Fail to prepare, prepare to failI always drilled into my daughters the old adage of the 5 P’s, Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. They used to hate me saying it, but in golf, like most sports, it unfortunately is very true. If you plan your round, you will perform better. Now, I know you don’t have the time like the professionals and their caddies do... View Article
July 19, 2024 7:29 amPublished by Nick WakeComments Off on Exercises for dealing with outer hip painWorld of Golf London’s resident physiotherapist, Pat Gilham, takes you through some simple exercises to deal with outer hip pain Pat Gillham, Director and Specialist Golf Physiotherapist, Driving Performance Golf Ltd, based at World of Golf London pat.gillham@drivingperfgolf.co.uk
