Written by TG staff on Monday 28 April 2025
It’s one of the more controversial tactics in golf – but what is ‘grandstanding’ and why do people get so upset about it? Grandstanding is quite the contentious issue in the world of tour golf. Sometimes referred to as ‘grandstopping’ or ‘backboarding’, the act of grandstanding refers to when a golfer deliberately aims shot at the grandstands surrounding a green...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 25 April 2025
Just eight of the UK’s top 100 golf courses have kept their green fees the same for the 2025 season… Green fees at the best golf courses in the UK have risen by a record amount from last year, according to new research. Using the Golf World UK and Ireland Ranking, David Jones, who runs the website UK Golf Guy, has worked...
Friday 25 April 2025
Rovos Rail’s African Collage adventure combines the continent’s finest sights and golf courses, all while traveling in luxury on their expertly-reimagined trains. This is an advertisement feature in association with Rovos Rail. Rovos Rail have earned an international reputation for truly world-class travel experiences thanks to their bespoke train safaris through the heart of Africa. The journeys, which last from 48 hours to...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 24 April 2025
A large-scale questionnaire about golfers’ thoughts on WHS has led to GB&I being ‘an outlier’, according to the governing body. The R&A say results from a World Handicap System survey issued to golfers in Great Britain and Ireland are “more negative than the rest of the world”. The online questionnaire – which was sent out to players across the Home Nations by...
Written by TG staff on Tuesday 22 April 2025
Scottish golfers offered chance to play the iconic St Andrews Old Course for as little as £42.50 thanks to new accessibility initiative. The World’s No. 1-ranked golf course has enjoyed a swashbuckling couple of years that’s seen it host the Women’s Open, introduce a digital daily draw booking system, and even offer the unique opportunity of retracing golfing folklore by playing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 1 April 2025
A recent rule change allows golfers to touch the sand in a bunker –but does that mean you can ground your club behind the ball? Here’s what many golfers get wrong and what you need to know to stay on the right side of the rules. Updates to the Rules of Golf are generally intended to make the game simpler and...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...