Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 28 April 2017
Football’s most famous hard man Vinnie Jones has toned down his behaviour for golf… He’s even given up the booze in a bid to lower his handicap One day they’ll probably make a film about the life and times of Vinnie Jones, the quintessential English hard man. The tough guy from Watford had a successful if controversial footballing career, revelling in...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 27 April 2017
How much do you have in common with a former Masters champion? Every month in Today’s Golfer magazine, we aim to seek out just how much in common you have with the world’s top golfers. This month, we spoke to World Golf Hall of Famer and former World No.1 Ian Woosnam. Have you ever rushed on to the 1st tee just before your...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 26 April 2017
If you’re seeking spectacular golf with one of the world’s most dramatic railway journeys, the Kulm Hotel St. Moritz and The Chedi Andermatt have linked up with the Glacier Express to offer a unique Luxury Golf Express package. This most memorable of breaks combines staying in two of Switzerland’s most luxurious hotels, golf in glorious Alpine settings and a spectacular train...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 25 April 2017
The R&A and the USGA have issued a new Decision on the Rules of Golf to limit the use of video evidence in the game which takes effect immediately. The new decision will implement two standards for Rules committees to limit use of video evidence, which outlines that as long as the committee believes the player has acted within the...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 25 April 2017
The 18th hole at the Old Course, St Andrews, has been voted the best golf hole in Scotland by a poll that surveyed nearly 3000 golfers. The Tom Morris hole, which plays back towards the R&A clubhouse with the town on the right and the west sands on its left, had a 27% share of the 799 votes cast. The...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 25 April 2017
England Golf has announced its partnership with British Speedgolf as part of its Golf Express campaign, which is aimed at promoting a fast and fun version of the game where 18 holes can take just 80 minutes. If you can’t stand slow play, this new version of the sport may be for you as both organisations are hoping the partnership will...
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 20 April 2017
Tiger Woods has announced via his website that he has undergone yet another back surgery in his latest injury setback, which will set him back about a further six months. The 14-time major champion withdrew from the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in February with back spasms, and it was widely speculated that despite insistance from his team his injuries were far...
Wednesday 19 April 2017
The Solheim Cup have announced that the biggest team event in Women’s golf will be held at Gleneagles from the 13-15 September, 2019 Europe and the USA will head to the world-famous PGA Centenary Course in two years time, which played host to the memorable Ryder Cup in 2014. Paul Bush, Director of Events, VisitScotland, said: “Together with the LET, LPGA and...
Written by Jacob Colley on Wednesday 19 April 2017
Luke Donald was using Mizuno JPX 900 Tour irons when he finished second at the RBC Heritage, and now you have the opportunity to try them out for yourself. Mizuno have announced four of its fitting days for April and May 2017, visiting Woburn Golf Club, Silvermere Golf & Leisure, Bearwood Lakes Golf Club and Royal Mid Surrey Golf Club. Following the...
Written by Jacob Colley on Wednesday 19 April 2017
There are currently six different handicap systems in the world, with 15 million golfers across the globe possessing a handicap. The aim of the new system is to make your handicap applicable wherever you are the world, a move that will be heralded by travellers of the game. A review into the six handicap systems, including Golf Australia and the European Golf...
Written by Jacob Colley on Wednesday 19 April 2017
Tiger Woods hit his first public shots in over two months last night, at an event in Missouri to launch his first public course. The former world number one refused to be drawn into a return date though. The 14-time major champion has not played since pulling out of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic event two months ago because...
Written by Jacob Colley on Wednesday 19 April 2017
Tiger Woods hit his first public shots in over two months at an event in Missouri to launch his first public golf course, which honours the late Payne Stewart. The 14-time major champion has not played since pulling out of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic event two months ago because of back spasms, but hit two shots in front of crowds...
Wednesday 19 April 2017
Ever since they began crafting golf clothing in 1891, Glenmuir has been at the heart of the game of golf. Glenmuir place a great amount of skill, passion and heritage into each and every one of their products made from expertise passed down through the generations over their 125 year history. To celebrate their 125 years of golfing heritage and...
Thursday 13 April 2017
FootJoy have added four new models to their 2017 men’s performance spikeless footwear range, which come with a breadth of significant improvements aimed to benefit the golfer. The newest launch from FootJoy follows the success of the Pro/SL, and FJ’s new performance-driven spikeless shoes offer Tour-calibre performance with a variety of styles from lightweight and waterproof to shoes with off-course styling in mind. Having...
Thursday 13 April 2017
The latest issue of Britain’s best-selling golf magazine has hit the shelves, and there’s plenty of reasons you should be buying it. Here’s a preview to what is in this issue, which features our big equipment test and a brand new columnist… 1. TOP GEAR: Our test verdict on the 110 best clubs of 2017. We rate 20 new drives, 20 fairways &...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 12 April 2017
Sky Sports presenter and three-time European Tour winner Nick Dougherty has joined the Today’s Golfer team as a new columnist. The popular golfer-turned broadcaster has been a regular presence on our TV screens since calling time on his 15-year playing career at the Dunhill Links Championship last October. The 34-year-old has now agreed to write for Britain’s best-selling golf magazine on a...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 11 April 2017
Rory McIlroy was looking to complete the career grand-slam when he teed up at Augusta National, but instead had to settle with his fourth top 10 finish in a row. A disappointed McIlroy has admitted that his game simply wasn’t good enough to win, as moments of brilliance were cancelled out by periods of play to forget. The conditions during the first...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 April 2017
Sergio Garcia is a major champion. It seems this should have been written not long after he finished second in the PGA Championship way back in 1999, but Garcia’s career has been strewn with a heartbreaking series of missed chances and final-round collapses. Until now. With a fierce back-nine comeback Garcia propelled himself in to a tie for the lead with...
Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 10 April 2017
Justin Rose led the charge in a bid to become the first European to win both the US Open and the Masters, but it was not to be. Rose led the field at one point by three-shots, but a fierce come-back from eventual winner Sergio Garcia saw Rose lose his chance to get back-to-back English Masters victories on the first...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 7 April 2017
Augusta, Cypress Point, Royal Melbourne… Alister MacKenzie was responsible for designing them all, as well as many less famous venues closer to home. Now, some of them have joined forces to create the new MacKenzie Trail. There’s nine venues on the Trail, all within 60 miles of each other. And, as MacKenzie himself would have approved, they are all accessible and...