Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 11 February 2025
A new system has revolutionized golfers’ attitudes to pace of play and, in some cases, had them ‘running down fairways’. Alex Perry went to find out more Some governing bodies are taking slow play in golf more seriously than others. The LPGA, for example, will soon start implementing a much stricter policy for the worst offenders. The PGA Tour, meanwhile, have...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 11 February 2025
A round of golf in Japan is probably very different to any you’ve experienced before. Everyone has their own opinion on how long a round of golf should take. Some like to tee off before dawn to ensure they’re the first on the course, so they can whizz round and have 18 holes finished long before breakfast. And then there are...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 7 February 2025
It was one of the best bits about LIV Golf. Now it’s no more… Why can’t tour players wear shorts? It is, somewhat ironically, one of the hottest topics each year. Tiger Woods doesn’t know why it’s not allowed and has campaigned for it in the past. “We play in some of the hottest places on the planet,” the 15-time major champion said a...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Friday 7 February 2025
Rory McIlroy could play ‘a little scrum half’ joked Shane Lowry ahead of Ireland’s quarter-final clash with South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. Power, pace, precision. Brains, brawn, brutality. A world-class rugby team has it all, balanced across 15 players of varying shapes and skill sets. It’s not a bunch different from the composition of a Ryder Cup team in that...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 6 February 2025
We already knew some of golf’s biggest names were being lined up to appear in Happy Gilmore 2. Now they’ve been revealed… Happy Gilmore 2 is coming and, if you’re as much of a fan as we are at TG Towers, you’re already counting down the days to its release. (Yes, we know a date hasn’t been confirmed yet…) Adam Sandler will...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 3 February 2025
We’ve seen some incredibly fortunate (and not-so fortunate) instances on tour – but what do you do if your golf ball hits another ball? Allow us… There’s something strangely exhilarating when a golf ball hits another ball. Maybe it’s the thrill of seeing something that doesn’t happen too often. Maybe it’s the element of the unknown. It’s almost certainly a combination...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Monday 3 February 2025
This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retailer – it’s a trusted destination that embodies the sport. Whether you’ve been playing for decades, or are a newcomer discovering the joys of the game, the store provides a comprehensive range of products and services to elevate your...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 30 January 2025
What does the DP World Tour channel mean for its broadcasting deal with Sky Sports? A dedicated DP World Tour channel? You read that correctly. Operated by the European Tour Group and C15 Studio, the new channel will be a 24 hours a day, seven days a week free ad-supported streaming TV – or ‘FAST’ – service that will be available...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 28 January 2025
Make sure you know what you can and can’t do on the putting green or risk facing some very unwanted consequences… The rules of golf are a lot like life. They can feel complicated. You can’t always do what you want. And, just when you think you’re getting the hang of it, everything changes and you’re back to square one. At least...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 27 January 2025
‘Together We Roared’ will be released in April to coincide with the Masters One of the most ludicrous stats in this bonkers game of ours is that Steve Williams can boast being his country’s highest-paid sportsman after 12 years working on Tiger Woods’ bag. The New Zealander caddied for Woods in 13 of his 15 major wins, as well as more...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 24 January 2025
The Rick Shiels LIV Golf rumors have been swirling for weeks. And now the cat’s out of the bag… When you run golf’s biggest YouTube channel and your name is on our sport’s most popular podcast in the UK, it will take something huge to make you turn your back on that. Shiels released two teaser videos in the weeks running...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 23 January 2025
Taking a divot on the putting green is widely regarded as a huge no-no, but try telling that to this multiple major champion… Grant Horvat has one of the fastest-growing golf YouTube channels. The former Good Good member recently went past a million subscribers on his main channel, has 186,000 on his second channel, and boasts 777,000 followers on Instagram. His influence...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 22 January 2025
Scottie Scheffler has revealed the unusual circumstances behind his absence from competitive action in 2025 – but he’s not the first golfer to be put out of action by a strange injury. There have been times in the last couple of years when it looked like nothing could stop Scottie Scheffler. He’s won 16 times since the start of 2022 (if...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 21 January 2025
Wilson are the most successful golf company of all time, and while their presence has faded at the top, they’re dedicated to making their way back as they enter “A New Era” Wilson are one of the biggest names in sports, and they have been ever since they were founded in 1914. Nearly two decades later, in 1933, Wilson first dipped...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 21 January 2025
Golf’s most popular YouTuber, Rick Shiels, has been teasing something big, and some internet sleuths think they’ve worked out what it is… UPDATE: If you’re looking for Rick Shiels’ announcement video – you’ll find that here. Rick Shiels is the biggest golf YouTuber going. He’s been posting videos for almost 13 years and clocked up just shy of three million subscribers. Within...
Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 21 January 2025
The GOAT is once again the main man for PGA Tour 2K25 – but who else is featured and, more importantly, when will you be able to play? PGA Tour 2K25 is finally here! (Almost.) With the tagline ‘Next Round, Best Round’ the most anticipated golf video game since, well, its predecessor is about to be available for you to buy, so...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Golf rules changes for 2025 include a tweak that would have helped one very disgruntled PGA Tour pro. The best golf drivers these days are designed with thin faces to produce fast ball speeds and maximum distance. The only downside is that these super-thin materials can be prone to cracking, particularly when struck repeatedly at very fast swing speeds. That’s exactly what...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 15 January 2025
One recent golf rule tweak would have changed Masters history – and could save you competition heartache in the future. Golf is hard. Imagine being good enough to qualify for the Masters, playing well enough to be in contention to win the Green Jacket, and then (literally) writing yourself out of it with a quick pencil stroke. That’s exactly what happened to...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 7 January 2025
One golfer believes the traditional membership fee structure is wrong and should be flipped on its head. Flexible golf membership options have increased in recent years, but the vast majority of golf clubs still only offer a choice of five- or seven-day membership. The latter is more expensive because you get access to the course every day of the week, including...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 30 December 2024
From who will win the Masters to which team will lift the Ryder Cup, our team of contributors predict what will happen in the big events that matter this season. Let’s dive straight in… Who will win the Masters? Michael Catling: Scottie Scheffler. He’s the boring but obvious choice as an Augusta specialist and a serial contender whenever he tees it up.