Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 13 March 2017
Muirfield have announced that women will be allowed to become members of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers following an overwhelming number of votes in favour of the change. 92.7% of members at Muirfield voted, with 498 in favour of allowing women members and 123 against, which more than meets the two-thirds majority required to invoke the decision. Henry Fairweather, Muirfield’s Captain,...
Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 13 March 2017
A lot happened in the world of golf last week, from Ian Poulter’s announcement to Beef and John Daly answering questions on Tiger and the Masters. But how closely were you paying attention? Test yourself and find out!...
Written by Staff Writer, Today's Golfer on Monday 13 March 2017
What’s the longest putt you’ve ever holed? Most of us have sank the odd 40-footer. We saw someone drain a 100-footer at St Andrews once. But no-one has ever holed a putt as long as this… Australian YouTube star Brett Stanford – part of “How Ridiculous” – canned the 135.67-yard effort on the fifth hole at the Point Walter Golf Course,...
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 9 March 2017
It has long been a debate in clubhouses throughout the country but now VisitScotland has launched an online poll to find the nation’s most beloved golf holes from almost 600 courses across Scotland. The poll, which includes some of the most famous golf courses in the world, will look to gather views from thousands of golfers worldwide to find golf holes...
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 9 March 2017
In an impromptu joint interview at a kitchen table surrounded by alcohol and cigarettes, Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston and John Daly decided to answer some questions on twitter – and the interview quickly moved to Tiger Woods and the Masters. The topics began with a range of light hearted subjects such as favourite sports and favourite food, but promptly switched to the...
Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 9 March 2017
The new season is just around the densely tree-lined dogleg and below are 39 amazing value parkland courses you should pit your wits and skills against in 2017… ENGLAND Addington Court, Surrey Excellent all round golf centre with two 18-hole layouts – the Fred Hawtree-designed Championship and Falconwood – supported by a 32 bay floodlight range. Brampton Park, Cambs Splendid mature parkland with a sound...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 8 March 2017
Ian Poulter has announced that IJP Design is to close following its failed restructuring attempts to survive in the current market. The business was launched in 2007 but will close its doors on the 2nd April, citing the inability to justify its continuation. “It has always been out aim to run a unique and high quality product business that reflected my personality...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 8 March 2017
Amendoeira Golf Resort have is staging their 9th edition of its Oceanico World Kids Golf Championship this year from 24 – 28 July 2017. And now there is a last call for entries – which closes on the 25th June, 2017. From 24th – 28th July, 150 junior golfers will once again descend on Amendoeira Golf Resort in the Algarve for the...
Wednesday 8 March 2017
Macmillan Cancer Support’s Longest Day Golf Challenge is back for 2017 – and you and your mates could win the chance to tee off in the Algarve if you enter! The idea remains simple – get together with three team mates and tackle four rounds of golf in one day. Take advantage of the longest day of the year on Wednesday...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 7 March 2017
Eight friends from Cambridge are set to embark on a unique mid-summer golf and cycling challenge to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice. The event, aptly named ‘Rider Cup 2017’, will see eight golfers play 18 holes on 16 different golf courses within the available 17 hours of daylight on June 15. Not such...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 7 March 2017
Golfers placing corporate and society bookings at any of QHotels’ 10 golf venues will be able to reap their own reward on the High St thanks to the UK’s largest golf resort operator introducing Golf Rewards, a new loyalty scheme. With every golf event booked, for 12 or more golfers, the group organiser will be rewarded with High St shopping vouchers...
Tuesday 7 March 2017
In their newest Spring Summer range Callaway Apparel offers technologically advanced, high performing products with a focus on meeting the specific needs of the golfer. Inspired by the tour and new for 2017, Callaway Apparel have combined modern colours, styles and fits with innovative and performance fabrics which are available across three ranges -Men’s, Ladies and their signature X-range. The garments are...
Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 6 March 2017
Wentworth has revealed the first look at its dramatic multi-million pound revamp, which includes a complete transformation of all greens and bunkers in a bid to restore it to a course that more closely resembles its original design. When Chris Wood returns to the site of his 2016 BMW PGA Championship victory, he will be playing a very unfamiliar version of...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 6 March 2017
A new handicapping rule has been introduced for members of English golf clubs to stop rogue players manipulating the system to their advantage. Over recent years there has been a number of cases of players who protect inflated handicaps, only to repeatedly collect high-value rewards when playing in competitions away from home. “We’re not talking about a sleeve of balls,” said Gemma...
Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 6 March 2017
Think you were paying attention to everything golf last week? Test yourself and find out!...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 3 March 2017
We’ve scoured the country to unearth 20 simply sensational courses there’s every chance you didn’t even know existed let alone have visited and played. And you can play them from £15! Leighton Buzzard, Beds It’s Woburn-like in places – several fairways are overlooked by tall timber – but half the price to play! It’s also where Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter learnt his...
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 2 March 2017
The R&A and the USGA have proposed substantial changes to many of the current rules of golf, and some of the biggest names in the sport took to social media to give their opinions – and they had a LOT to say. The changes, which include proposals such as allowing distance measuring devices and unintentional grounding of the club...
Written by Staff writer, Today's Golfer on Wednesday 1 March 2017
New and existing golf fans will once again be able to watch some of the world’s leading golfers for free in the opening round of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports thanks to the return of ‘Sky Sports Thursday’. Tournament host Lee Westwood, the former world No.1, has announced that 10,000 free tickets will be available here, on a first come,...
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...
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...