Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 10 November 2015
The PGA Tour is in Mayakoba this week, for Mexico’s only PGA Tour event. The course, El Camaleon, is the home to probably the world’s scariest bunker. Just look at that thing! Yes, that is a whacking great cave in a bunker. If you think they’re just doing work on the bunker, and that it’s probably ground under repair and will be...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 10 November 2015
In an age where people cannot bear to be separated from their mobile for more than 10 minutes, phones on the golf course are a common sight. But before you reach for yours, make sure you know what you can and can’t do with it… YOU CAN… Use the device for matters unrelated to golf Calling home to say you’re stuck in the...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 9 November 2015
87-yard drives are normally cause for ridicule, not celebration, but in the case of Michael Furrh, this one is a record-breaker. The 47-year-old golf professional and entertainer used a 22′ 3/4″ driver to break his own world record for the farthest shot with the longest usable driver, tonking one 87 yards. Furrh, who builds his own clubs using steel-shaft extensions, says: “Last...
Written by Denis Pugh on Monday 9 November 2015
Players failing to shout fore is not a new phenomenon. Professional golfers have been guilty of not giving fans this basic courtesy for some time. The amount of TV coverage these days has simply made it more obvious that this is happening. The fact that this issue is being talked about now should be used to golf’s advantage to herald...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 6 November 2015
Rule 8-1 states that “a player must not give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his partner or ask for advice from anyone other than his partner or either of their caddies”. This sounds pretty comprehensive, but if you’re playing a monthly medal with your mates, does that mean you’re limited to talking about...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 6 November 2015
Williams caddied for Tiger Woods in 13 of his 14 Major victories Says he felt like a “slave” at times Williams now caddies for Adam Scott Tiger Woods blinked! Tiger Woods sneezed! Tiger Woods watched the new John Lewis advert! Tiger Woods hasn’t played golf for ages! Even when he’s not playing golf, Tiger Woods still makes more than his fair share of golf...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 6 November 2015
44-year-old retiree bought 14-000 acre site on island of Jura Total cost of redevelopment has now hit £55 million It takes four ferries to reach the island from mainland Scotland If we had £450m in the bank, which of us wouldn’t add a putting green to the back garden? Maybe a short game area? Or even a cool par-3 hole? Former hedge fund...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 5 November 2015
Richard Gottfried is travelling Britain to play every single crazy golf course in the country. We caught up with him to find out how he’s getting on… and why he’s doing it. First question – why? I like a challenge! I’m a collector and a completist, so this seems quite normal to me. I’ve always played minigolf, since I was a kid...
Thursday 5 November 2015
It will set you back over £20,000, depending on your specification Made by hand using design from F1, aviation and watchmaking Raphael Jacqueline used one earlier this year “Theoretically, putting should represent half of the strokes played on a golf course, but for average golfers it is actually closer to 68 per cent,” says Gregory Moreau, the man behind ultra-exclusive ValGrine putters. And yet...
Thursday 5 November 2015
Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team driver Nico Rosberg goes up against two-time Major winner and Mercedes-Benz Golf brand ambassador Martin Kaymer as they test their sporting skills and strive for the perfect drive in a series of exclusive challenges. The pair are put through their paces on the racetrack and golf course for the five-part series: Rosberg, Kaymer & The...
Thursday 5 November 2015
Over 30 UK courses have ditched men’s and ladies tees Tees based on ability can help beginners and the elderly Critics fear it will lead to outrageous scores winning competitions The most thought the majority of men give to the ladies’ tees is hoping they get past them after a particularly poor tee shot. At an increasing number of UK courses, ladies tees...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 5 November 2015
4,921 feet above sea level You have to get a helicopter to the tee £199 green fee buys you five shots at the green Is this the world’s most spectacular hole? It’s perched on a New Zealand mountaintop and only accessible via helicopter, and even renowned course architect Tom Doak says it’s one of the best spots he has ever set foot on. It...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 4 November 2015
Remember when Billy Andrade shot 28-under to win the 2000 Invensys Classic? No, nor do we. But it was a defining moment in golf history. Any idea why? We’ll give you a clue: the answer was small, round and dimply. No, not a rotund child with acne – it was all due to the ball Andrade had in play. That tournament saw...
Tuesday 3 November 2015
In the latest instalment of his Short Game Masterclass, Mizuno star Luke Donald explains the difference in approach with a 115 yard fairway bunker shot.
Written by Golf World on Sunday 1 November 2015
There’s a lot to like about Danny Willett. Not only is the 27-year-old Yorkshireman one of Europe’s leading players – and a strong candidate to make his Ryder Cup debut next year – he is also one of the most approachable and personable. In the best sense of the phrase, even as he has earned what he calls “ridiculous amounts...
Written by Golf World on Saturday 31 October 2015
Lee Westwood Former World No.1 On top of the world rankings as recently as 2010, Lee Westwood now sits nervously on the outer edges of the world’s top 50. Does his steady slide signal the end? Having recently tipped the wrong side of 40, Lee Westwood’s biggest problem may well be the one thing he cannot work on. “It’s possible that, because of...
Written by Golf World on Friday 30 October 2015
Since bursting onto the European Tour in 2012, the 29-year-old has enjoyed a meteroric rise up the world rankings. Kit Alexander asked him to reveal the key learnings he’s picked up along the way. 1 – I score better with a fade When I first got on tour I played a big draw. When it was on it was fine, but when...
Written by Golf World on Thursday 29 October 2015
Fit and healthy for the first time in three years and emotionally settled following a painful divorce, a hungry Paul Casey once again has his sights set on major championship and Ryder Cup success. There was a time, not so very long ago, when Paul Casey was the World No.3 golfer. The most naturally gifted of the so-called “golden generation” of Englishmen...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 29 October 2015
Jordan Spieth’s 2015 season contained some truly startling numbers. He won five times, earned more than £14 million, racked up 15 top-10 finishes and lead the PGA Tour with a scoring average of 68.938, nearly a shot per tournament better than second-placed Jason Day. You can now add another crazy number to that list, after one of Spieth’s sponsors, telecommunications company...
Wednesday 28 October 2015
In this shortgame masterclass, Mizuno Tour player Luke Donald talks you through his routine when faced with a tricky shot into a green. He tells you when it’s right to play a high or a low shot, and how you need to alter your stance and angle of attack.