Tapton Park Golf Course - News

The Golf Sand Shot

Fri, 19 Mar 10 16:02:46 +0000

March 19, 2010, 4:02 pm
The Golf Sand Shot: The Easiest Shot in Golf? How many times have you read that in a magazine? Well...its sort of true. The reality is that a sand shot actually gives us the largest margin of error of any shot we will play in golf. However, for most players it is absolutely terrifying. So...technically...yes it is one of the easiest shots there is. But no..it's not because of our approach to playi...

Business as usual for SIV

Wed, 06 Jan 10 14:34:45 +0000

January 6, 2010, 2:34 pm
Business as usual for SIV Sheffield’s leading leisure and entertainment facilities are open as usual today (Wednesday, January 6 2010). Snow fall in the city caused some disruption to sessions and events at Sheffield International Venues (SIV) facilities yesterday. However, most venues are now back to normal with only minor alterations to programmes. The full details are: Ponds Forge Interna...

SIV Snow and Ice Disruption

Tue, 05 Jan 10 12:04:49 +0000

January 5, 2010, 12:04 pm
A number of facilities operated by Sheffield International Venues’ (SIV) have been affected by the snow. Due to the adverse weather conditions, Westfield Sports Centre and Concord Sports Centre are closed today (Tuesday, January 5) but both venues are expected to open as normal tomorrow morning. Beauchief, Tinsley Park, Birley Wood and Tapton Park golf courses are closed for the fores...

Play Like a Pro: Birley Wood Course Tips

Wed, 18 Nov 09 10:51:53 +0000

November 18, 2009, 10:51 am
PGA Qualified SIV Golf Manager Andy Carnall shares his inside secrets to the perfect round at Birley Wood as he guides you round the course with his Pro's tips. There are good and bad days on the golf course but even on a good day we'd all like to play that little bit better. We all need a head start sometimes, especially if you've never played the course before. That's why we've developed a set o...

SIV Golf join together with local driving ranges to bring Golfit members more golf for less

Tue, 03 Nov 09 13:48:57 +0000

November 3, 2009, 1:48 pm
SIV Golf have joined together with two local driving ranges to bring our members more golf for less. We are pleased to announce exclusive Golfit Member Discounts at The Peter Cowen Golf Academy, Rotherham and Handley Wood Driving Range, Chesterfield to bring our members more golf for less with discounts when visiting these Driving Ranges. Golfit Members can show their membership card when visitin...

Exclusive Golfit Member Driving Range Offers

Wed, 14 Oct 09 10:35:54 +0100

October 14, 2009, 10:35 am
SIV Golf have joined together with two local driving ranges to bring our members more golf for less. We are pleased to announce exclusive Golfit Member Discounts at The Peter Cowen Golf Academy, Rotherham and Handley Wood Driving Range, Chesterfield to bring our members more golf for less with discounts when visiting these Driving Ranges. Golfit Members can show their membership card w...

Sheffield golf courses bucking the national trend

Mon, 21 Sep 09 11:06:00 +0100

September 21, 2009, 11:06 am
Sheffield golf courses bucking the national trend. High quality golf courses operated by Sheffield International Venues (SIV) are driving membership figures across the city. The number of members at Sheffield International Venues (SIV) managed courses in the city, which include Beauchief, Tinsley Park and Birley Wood, have risen in the last year and are currently at 1569 for this season. This year...

SIV set for golf boom following Open Championship

Thu, 23 Jul 09 17:10:12 +0100

July 23, 2009, 5:10 pm
SIV set for golf boom after Open Championships. Leading leisure operator Sheffield International Venues (SIV) is set for a golf boom, following the 2009 Open Championships which swung into action recently. The event, which took place at Turnberry for the fourth time, is in its 138th year and sees the world's best golfers gather on the Ailsa Golf Course to battle in out over 72 holes of golf. SIV'...

Birley Wood lands GolfMark award

Thu, 02 Apr 09 17:31:58 +0100

April 2, 2009, 5:31 pm
Birley Wood lands GolfMark award. A Sheffield golf club is on a ‘par' with the best in the country for junior and beginner development after receiving a national sporting accolade. Birley Wood Golf Club, based at Birley Wood Golf Course operated by Sheffield International Venues' (SIV), has received the GolfMark award for its work supporting young players and encouraging more people to take ...

Top three rating for Tapton

Wed, 11 Feb 09 12:23:11 +0000

February 11, 2009, 12:23 pm
Top three rating for Tapton. Tapton Park Golf Club in Chesterfield has been rated as one of the best clubs in the country after being shortlisted for a national sporting award. The pay and play facility, operated by Sheffield International Venues (SIV), is one of three clubs nationally to be nominated for the GolfMark - Club of the Year Award 2008. Run by the English Golf Union (EGU) and English W...