March

  • Rules of golf: R&A and USGA propose changes

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 1 March 2017

    The R&A and USGA have announced proposals that could mark significant changes to several of golf’s well known rules in a bid to modernise the game. The governing bodies have spent five years reviewing the rules to come up with these new proposals, which target subjects such as pace of play and touching the sand in a bunker. In total...

  • On the right track to the Home of Golf

    Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 1 March 2017

    Southern-based golfers planning to visit St Andrews this spring can tee-off their time in Scotland with a complimentary transfer thanks to Caledonian Sleeper. The overnight rail service from London is continuing its popular link between Leuchars railway station and the ‘Home of Golf’ following a successful first year in partnership with luxury golf tour operator, St Andrews Golf Travel. The free-of-charge door-to-door transfer...

  • Reader Test: TaylorMade TP5/TP5x Golf Balls

    Wednesday 1 March 2017

    TaylorMade say their new TP5 and TP5x balls are the most complete tour balls ever. To simplify the mystery behind picking the right ball for your game, they’ve developed softer and firmer versions so you choose purely based on feel. With Jason Day, Dustin Johsnon, Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose putting TP5s in play – and Jon Rahm winning with on the...