Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Thursday 17 January 2019
Callaway has made some huge strides in the last couple of years, especially with its Chrome Soft balls and Epic drivers. Now the company has made a statement about where it sees itself in the global golf pecking order by becoming an Official Partner of the European Tour. The five-year deal stretches across the family of Callaway owned brands, and means Callaway...
Monday 14 January 2019
10 Things you missed: Tommy’s new irons, Kuchar’s win amid caddie controversy, Hull back to winning ways, Nike’s new ‘Grass’ trainers and Colsaerts’ first hole in one Tommy Fleetwood spotted testing new TaylorMade clubs in Abu Dhabi Tommy Fleetwood has been spotted testing out some new TaylorMade stamped “P-7TW” irons in Abu Dhabi. It’s not a big surprise that Tommy is testing...
Wednesday 9 January 2019
If you really want to get inside the world of professional golf, there’s no one better to talk to than the long-serving caddies Confidante. Travel agent. Psychologist. Fixer. Bouncer. Strategist. Green reader. Sounding board. Proverbial punchbag… the role of the modern Tour caddie is so much more than bag carrier. The perks are big – seven figures big if you get the...
Tuesday 8 January 2019
Padraig Harrington has been confirmed as the European Ryder Cup Captain for the 2020 contest at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin from the 25th to 27th September. Padraig Harrington said he was ‘thrilled’ to be officially announced as the next Captain of the 2020 European Ryder Cup team, but insisted it was not a decision he took lightly. “Obviously I’m thrilled to be named...
Monday 7 January 2019
What you missed: Schauffele’s comeback win, Rose back to World No.1, New Rules, Blicks clubs returned and an Amateur investigated by the USGA We’re only a week in to 2019 and there’s already plenty of stories you might have missed out on. On Tour there were mixed reaction to the new rules and Schauffele’s 11-under 62 to win the first tournament of...
Thursday 20 December 2018
The clubhouse at Machrihanish Golf Club and the family home of their club steward were devastated by a huge fire on Wednesday Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire just before 1.30pm on Wednesday, but were unable to save the building and home of the club steward and his family. The BBC reported that it is understood the...
Wednesday 19 December 2018
10 Reasons to buy the latest of issue of TG: Featuring yearly awards, exclusive instruction, interviews and the rules you NEED to know for 2019 ➤ Buy Print Issue ➤ Buy Digital Issue ➤ Buy Subscriptions A Note from the editor It’s the time of year for awards, from the BBC’s Sports Personality to the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. For the last two month’s, TG’s writers have been...
Monday 17 December 2018
In his latest column for TG, Nick Dougherty talks about how even the best players struggle to deal with their own inner demons on the golf course When people ask me why I haven’t considered coming out of retirement, I only have to look at recent events on Tour to present my case. Some people seem to think that pros are...
Monday 17 December 2018
Francesco Molinari was named World Sport Star at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards on Sunday night after topping an online vote. Molinari beat out US gymnast Simone Biles, Czech skier and snowboarder Ester Ledecka, and Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk as he became the first golfer to claim the award in 18 years. Molinari made history earlier this year as he...
Written by Edward Colman on Friday 29 December 2017
How to enjoy your golf and play better over the cold months. We’ve never had it better when it comes to playing now. Courses tend to be quieter; There are some fabulous deals to be found; There’s a ton of gear designed to help you play better at this time of year… PART ONE PART TWO FIND THE BEST GEAR FOR...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 8 November 2017
Winter may be upon us, but if you are well prepared for playing on those cold mornings, the high winds and showers needn’t dent your enjoyment of a round of golf. Here is part two of our guide to make this year’s winter fold season you best yet… BACK TO PART ONE 12. Take advantage of green fee offers We’ve put together a...
Tuesday 4 December 2018
The R&A has committed £2 million of funding money to the Golf Foundation in a bid to boost junior golf across Great Britain and Ireland The R&A has committed to provide £2 million to the Golf Foundation over the next four years to support its drive to inspire more young people to play golf and to encourage them to stay within...
Friday 30 November 2018
49 brilliant places to play across the UK, all with excellent winter green fee offers ENGLAND – NORTH . 1. DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE, NORTHUMBERLAND Architect: James Braid redesign (1900). Yardage: 6,039-6,353 (par 70). Winter deal: Until Mar 31 – Bacon roll and tea/coffee, 18 holes & soup, sandwich and chips for £28 midweek and £30 weekends. In a nutshell… On the breathtaking Northumbrian coastline,...
Wednesday 28 November 2018
SHOP SOPHISTICATED STYLE AND PERFORMANCE WITH PETER MILLAR THIS CHRISTMAS AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT Luxury golf lifestyle brand, Peter Millar is offering a complimentary micro-fleece Crown Seal Beanie on all purchases at www.petermillar.co.uk in the lead up to Christmas. If you’re looking for that extra-special Christmas gift with an added perk that will also appeal to your golfing loved one’s sense of style,...
Monday 5 November 2018
Golf trolley brand PowaKaddy have launched an exciting cart bag promotion for winter: Golfers will receive a FREE cart bag when purchasing any new PowaKaddy lithium trolley. Starting on Monday 5th November and running until midnight on 24th December 2018, every golfer who buys a PowaKaddy lithium trolley will be entitled to a free PowaKaddy Cart Bag worth up to RRP...
Thursday 22 November 2018
The new issue of Britain’s best-selling golf magazine is out now, and it’s jam-packed with exclusive features – including advice from four of the world’s very best golf coaches. It also comes with a glossy 2019 calendar and an opportunity to get a sleeve of Snell tour balls. BLACK FRIDAY: Save an extra 20% with code BLACKFRI OR Subscribe to Today’s Golfer print...
Friday 23 November 2018
It’s BLACK FRIDAY! Take advantage of our latest subscription deals Black Friday is officially here and we’ve got just the thing for you! Get an extra 20% off on all orders over £24. Use code BLACKFRI at checkout to redeem this offer GET DEAL https://goo.gl/eeVZ3N...
Thursday 15 November 2018
Fancy a free high tech golf lesson? TG is running an instructional article on Force Plates in an upcoming issue. We need three amateur players, handicaps between 6 and 20, to take part at Leicester Golf Centre, on Tuesday, November 27. We would need you for a couple of hours, with specific times TBC. Ideally you will have never used force plates...
Friday 9 November 2018
There’s a new golf comedian on the scene… and his swing impersonations are very good! We’ve all become accustomed to the various talents of Conor Moore (@ConorSketches), but there’s a new guy who is bringing a different kind of golf impression to the table. They are so good, in fact, that even Keegan Bradley (the subject of his second impressions) tweeted his...
Wednesday 24 October 2018
You CAN cure your slice! What’s the most destructive shot in golf? A shank is pretty bad. Knifing one over the back of a green after a perfect drive makes my heart sink. And three-putting from eight feet not only costs you a shot, it’s really annoying! But for a majority of club players, a slice is the most persistent –...