Golf Magic article on Chris’ fitting at Wentworth

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 24 April 2023

With Season Two of the popular Golf’s Greatest Holes TV show having hit the Sky Sports’ Golf channel this month with spectacular images of Portugal, co-host and producer Chris Hollins is already gearing up for Season Three – set to be filmed later this year at another magical golfing destination.

In preparation for his next bucket list adventure, Chris was pleased to accept an invitation from TaylorMade to be fitted in its latest clubs at the exclusive TaylorMade Performance Lab at Wentworth by PGA Professional and Golf Academy Manager Tom Godwin.

Read the full article here.

Golf’s Greatest Holes Series Two: Portugal Premieres on Sky Sports

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 7 April 2023

NEW SERIES OF ‘GOLFS GREATEST HOLES TV SHOW PREMIERES ON SKY SPORTS

Golf’s Greatest Holes Series Two: Portugal premieres on Sky Sports on the 11th April@ 19:30 BST.

The seven-part series will feature some of the finest golf holes in Portugal, with the first three episodes focused on Paul McGinley’s second home, the Algarve. During filming in October last year, Paul and Chris travelled the length and breadth of the Algarve playing iconic courses such as Quinta do Lago, Monte Rei and Dom Pedro Old Course.

With the help of drone cameras and unique access to courses last year, they captured spectacular images of the Algarve golf holes that have hosted major championships as well as those that present a challenge to the everyday golfer. These will all be included across the seven shows that make up the second series. Sky Sports UK and Ireland will be screening the first episode featuring signature holes at Castro Marim, Pestano Gramacho, Quinta da Ria and Quinta do Lago South from the 11th of April.

“I’m so pleased Chris and I got to travel to Portugal for our second series, because I got to go back to some of the courses in the Algarve that are very special to me,” said Paul, a multi-winner on the European tour and successful player and Captain for Europe in The Ryder Cup.

Golf’s Greatest Holes Premieres in the US on NBC Golf Pass

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 8 March 2022

Golf’s Greatest Holes lands on NBC Sports Next’s GolfPass today!

All six episodes of the show will be available to view on demand having already been released in the UK and across Europe and Africa.

“I’m so pleased Chris and I have had a chance to share our incredible golfing journey with an American audience,” said Paul, who provides analysis for NBC Sports’ GOLF Channel while running his own course design company and playing on the PGA Tour Champions. “We had so much fun making the series, and while we managed to play at some of the most famous courses in the world, we were also lucky enough to visit some truly memorable golf holes slightly off the beaten track, that any American golfer should be sure to include on a future golf tour.”

Niall Gibbons, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to support the production of ‘Golf’s Greatest Holes.’ The series will highlight some of our world-class courses, in some truly spectacular locations.  It will remind viewers that the island of Ireland offers golfers the complete package – with some of the very best golf in the world, stunning scenery and the warmest of welcomes.

“Our message is that Ireland is open for business again and we cannot wait to welcome back our American golf visitors,” he added.

https://www.golfpass.com/watch/shows/golfs-greatest-holes

Winner of our Motocaddy Competition announced!

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 17 January 2022

We are delighted to announce that the winner of our Motocaddy x Golf’s Greatest Holes competition is Ian Davidson. Ian is now the proud owner of a state-of-the-art  @MotocaddyGolf M5 GPS electric trolley and matching Pro-Series bag.

Ian received his trolley this week and is already out on his local course!

Well done Ian, and thank you to everyone that entered and our headline sponsor, Motocaddy for providing the prize!

Series title sponsor announced

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 12 October 2021

We are delighted to announce that Motocaddy, the world’s biggest-selling electric trolley brand, has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of Golf’s Greatest Holes.

The series features Paul using the latest Motocaddy M5 GPS and M7 REMOTE electric trolleys, while co-presenter and keen golfer Chris Hollins carries the versatile HydroFLEX bag during a quick-fire golf trip across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

In addition to a ‘Brought to you by Motocaddy’ introduction to the series, there are short bumper adverts at the beginning, middle and end of each broadcast.

“We see Golf’s Greatest Holes as the perfect platform for the Motocaddy brand to partner with as we continue to expand our reach across the golfing world,” said Motocaddy Marketing Director, Oliver Churcher. “To have Paul and Chris using our latest products at some of the world’s most wonderful golfing destinations across Ireland is very special and we’re pleased to have helped them create a relaxed and enjoyable experience,” he added.

“I’d never used an electric trolley before this Series, but I was blown away by how easy the Motocaddy models were to use and technology available to help your game out on the course,” said McGinley, who famously sank the winning putt for Europe on his Ryder Cup debut in 2002 before securing victory as captain at Gleneagles in 2014.

“I really enjoyed using the latest Motocaddy products on some of the world’s best golf courses during the making of the series and I hope it encourages people to get out and make their own journey around Golf’s Greatest Holes,” he added.

“As an avid golfer playing off a seven handicap, I’m genuinely thrilled to have a globally-recognised golf brand like Motocaddy as the headline sponsor of our new Series,” said Hollins. “The brand’s products fit perfectly with the relaxed feel that we’ve tried to create and I couldn’t be happier with the first six shows from the island of Ireland. We hope that golfers enjoy watching it as much as Paul and I did making it,” he added.

For more information on all Motocaddy products, including trolleys, bags, batteries and accessories, please visit www.motocaddy.com or follow @MotocaddyGolf on social media.

Paul appears on the Bunkered Podcast

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on

http://open.spotify.com/episode/0A2urEonKEz9Froh0cevlB

Listen to Paul discussing, amongst other topics, Golf’s Greatest Holes on the Bunkered Podcast. The interview starts at 45 minutes.

Enjoy!

Daily Mail Interview with Paul McGinley

Published by Golf’s Greatest Holes on 24 September 2021

The Daily Mail newspaper in the UK interviewed Paul McGinley, the star of Golf’s Greatest Holes to discuss the series.

‘It was challenging to get [the filming] done in these Covid times but we took advantage of going to courses while the members couldn’t play them,’ says the Dubliner. ‘We did the obvious ones, like Royal County Down and Portrush, but we added some cute ones as well.”

Golf’s Greatest Holes launches on Sky Sports on Monday 11th October at 7.30pm.

Link to article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/golf/article-10002245/Ex-Ryder-Cup-captain-Paul-McGinley-warns-pal-Padraig-Harrington-simple.html