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  • The World Handicap System was introduced to make golf fairer and more inclusive, but with suggestions it’s being manipulated by unscrupulous individuals, the R&A is taking action.

    “It’s cheating…” R&A to clamp down on handicap abuse – but how will it affect you?

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 17 April 2025

    The World Handicap System was introduced to make golf fairer and more inclusive, but with suggestions it’s being manipulated by unscrupulous individuals, the R&A is taking action. The World Handicap System (WHS) has been one of the most significant changes to amateur golf in decades. It’s allowed casual rounds to count, helped more people maintain a handicap, and created a global...

  • Grab yourself a new pair of golf shoes from PGA TOUR Superstore

    PGA TOUR Superstore have some incredible golf shoes on offer, start your season off with a brand new pair

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Wednesday 16 April 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golfers who treat the fairway like a fashion runway (with better grass), PGA TOUR Superstore isn’t just a place to shop – it’s the holy grail of golf footwear. From classic kicks to the latest high-performance designs, it’s a treasure trove of shoes that don’t just look good but...

  • Gear up for the first major of the season with PGA TOUR Superstore

    Get ready for the first major of the season with this themed merch from PGA TOUR Superstore

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Tuesday 8 April 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golf fans, The Masters isn’t just a tournament – it’s a full-blown holiday. And what better way to celebrate than by decking yourself out in the freshest themed gear? PGA TOUR Superstore have turned the hype into high style with merchandise inspired by the season opener. Whether you’re playing a...

  • Win a sought-after tee time to play the St Andrews Old Course in reverse.

    Ever wanted to play the Old Course in reverse? Now’s your chance!

    Written by TG staff on Monday 7 April 2025

    Enter now for a chance to win one of the most unique golf experiences in the world. Put your hands up if you knew that for almost a century, the iconic St Andrews Old Course was frequently played in both directions on alternating days and weeks before today’s counterclockwise layout became the preferred choice from the 1970s. I certainly didn’t. But now, thanks...

  • You can play your way to the Masters next year by entering the US Masters Texas Scramble.

    Want to be at the Masters next year? It’s easier than you might think

    Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 2 April 2025

    Thanks to a little-known Texas Scramble competition for club golfers, you’re only two rounds away from securing a ticket to next year’s Masters at Augusta National. It sounds almost too good to be true, but we’ve checked it out and you really can play your way to the Masters next year. It’s all thanks to a long-running amateur competition, known as...

  • Royal Porthcawl is the standout course for the South Wales Coast Championship at the end of March.

    Your guide to the best value amateur golf competitions in 2025

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 1 April 2025

    Feeling competitive? Here are the best amateur golf competitions, tours and team championships that are worth the expense. Whoever said you can’t live the life of a tour pro is lying. No matter your age, gender or handicap, there are hundreds of amateur golf competitions and tours taking place this year throughout the UK and beyond. All that’s left for...

  • The former general manager of Stover Golf Club has avoided jail after defrauding the club of £35,000.

    Golf course manager avoids jail after defrauding club of £35,000

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 28 March 2025

    The popular golf course was suffering financially – and that’s when things took a turn… A golf club manager in England has avoided jail after being found guilty of fraud. For five of the years Jonathan Wright ran the popular Stover Golf Club, near Torquay, he would transfer money into his own bank account and cover his tracks by using fictitious invoices,...

  • Navigate your round with precision with top of the range technology from PGA TOUR Superstore

    Navigate your round with precision with top of the range technology from PGA TOUR Superstore

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Wednesday 26 March 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retail destination – it’s the ultimate hub for cutting-edge golf technology. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, the store offers an extensive selection of GPS watches, rangefinders, and launch monitors designed to take your game to...

  • There are several PGA Tour and LPGA golfers who don't use their real name.

    Eldrick to Ernie and Bubba to Boo: A guide to golfers who don’t use their real name

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 21 March 2025

    Some golfers who don’t use their real first name are more surprising than others… Before you start scrolling, how many golfers who don’t use their real first name do you reckon you could name? (And you can’t just say the ones in the picture above.) Let’s get into it – in absolutely no particular order other than starting with the most famous...

  • These are the golf deals you don’t want to miss out on!

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 20 March 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golf lovers, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a place to shop—it’s the go-to destination for high-quality golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. Whether you’re an experienced player or just getting started, the store offers everything from top-tier clubs and golf balls to stylish clothing and must-have gear to...

  • Don’t miss these exceptional golf ball deals to begin your season on the course this March

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Wednesday 19 March 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retail destination – it’s the ultimate hub for premium golf balls and gear. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up the game, the store offers an extensive selection of golf balls tailored to every player’s needs, from...

  • New research suggests that traditional golf coaching and practice methods are ineffective and show a better path to improvement...

    New study shows why you’re not getting better at golf (and how to change that)

    Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    The research suggests traditional golf coaching and practice methods are ineffective – and offers a better path to improvement… If you’ve been trying to improve your golf swing but not seeing much improvement on the course, a new study might have just revealed why. The experiment suggests that the way most golfers try to improve is ineffective – but there is...

  • The Happy Gilmore 2 trailer reveals some plotlines to the film.

    Netflix drops first Happy Gilmore 2 trailer

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    OK, now we’re excited… The Happy Gilmore 2 hype train has pulled into its next station. Netflix have released the first full trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel, which will be released later this summer. The 90-second teaser starts inside PGA Tour HQ with a genuinely laugh-out-loud sight gag where we find out Gilmore – played by Adam Sandler – is...

  • Do you receive a penalty shot if you accidentally step on your golf ball?

    Rules of Golf: What happens if you step on your golf ball?

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    You’re rooting around in the thick stuff and accidentally step on your golf ball. What happens now? Don’t panic! Here’s what the rules say… There was a rather awkward incident at the 2025 Players Championship when Bud Cauley stepped on playing partner Lucas Glover’s ball during the final round at TPC Sawgrass. The reason – rather humorously – was because,...

  • Charley Hull's smoking habit has gained the Englishwoman a lot of attention.

    Can Charley Hull give up smoking? It will cost her £10,000 if she doesn’t

    Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 March 2025

    Solheim Cup star Charley Hull is putting money – instead of cigarettes – where her mouth is… Charley Hull has made as many headlines in recent months for her love of cigarettes as she has her golf game. But it looks like this may be the last after the two-time LPGA champion vowed to quit – even putting a boatload of...

  • President Trump is once again the club champion at Trump International.

    President Trump makes surprise admission after announcing latest golfing achievement

    Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 March 2025

    Is this it for President Trump’s additions to his clubs’ honors boards? Donald Trump is once again a club champion. (According to the man himself, at least.) He also thinks it will be his “last”. The US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday to announce the news. “I just won the Golf Club Championship, probably my last, at Trump International Golf Club,...

  • The changes to the World Handicap System will give more powers to golf clubs.

    There are big changes coming to the World Handicap System – but how will it affect you?

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 14 March 2025

    Golf clubs in Great Britain and Ireland will soon be given more power with the World Handicap System. Here’s what you need to know… There is a rather significant change coming to the World Handicap System – and it will affect each and every one of you. Under new measures from Golf GB&I – the governing body responsible for WHS in England,...

  • Josh Berry is the star of the new YouTube series, Making the Cut, from TravisMathew

    What’s life really like when starting out on tour? This new golf docuseries is a must-watch

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 7 March 2025

    Trailblazing clothing brand TravisMathew have launched a series with DP World Tour hotshot Josh Berry. Josh Berry was still a teenager when he was hailed as the ‘next Rory McIlroy’. The Yorkshire youngster was still an amateur when he blitzed through Q-School to became the second-youngest player – after the four-time major champion – to ever earn a DP World Tour...

  • The Sunningdale Foursomes is one of the most prestigious events on the UK golf calendar.

    Everything you need to know about the Sunningdale Foursomes

    Written by TG staff on Thursday 6 March 2025

    You may have heard of the Sunningdale Foursomes – but what is it, when is it played, and how do you enter? Let’s dive in… It’s Sunningdale Foursomes week – which means the golf season is here! So, what do you want to know? What is the Sunningdale Foursomes? The prestigious Sunningdale Foursomes is an annual golf tournament which takes place over four...

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