Jan 28th, 2021 Article
R&A appoints Modest! Golf
The R&A has appointed Modest! Golf to work on designing and developing a series of future grassroots programmes aimed at inspiring more young people into golf and retain them within the sport.
Jan 20th, 2021 Article
Tommy Joins Team TaylorMade
Team TaylorMade has one of the strongest line-ups in all of professional golf. As a company built around product innovation, technology and authentic golfer relationships, the brand has attracted some of the best and most magnetic players in the world.
Jan 20th, 2021 Article
PING re-signs Tyrrell Hatton
Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, who has enjoyed a string of victories and high finishes worldwide in recent months, renewed his equipment contract with PING, the company announced today. Terms of the agreement were not released.
Jan 17th, 2021 Article
Wentworth Golf Club hacked
The exclusive Wentworth Club in Surrey home to the European Tour has suffered a data breach with membership data stolen. The club’ membership, which reads like a whos who of the rich and famous, has been informed by the club and asked to remain vigilant.
Jan 16th, 2021 Article
JT dropped by Ralph Lauren
Despite Justin Thomas apologising at length for the expletive he used at the Sentry Tournament of Champions Ralph Lauren have decided he is not worthy enough to wear their clobber. As well as ending their sponsorship deal the player they issued a rather withering directive to JT.
Jan 13th, 2021 Article
Clubs still in no rush to help members
Once again We have had a great response to our survey of club members on the subject of subscriptions. Sadly, the picture has not improved since we initially surveyed during the first lockdown in the UK.
Jan 12th, 2021 Article
How is golf doing so far with COVID-19?
There is no doubting the huge impact the COVID-19 pandemic had and continues to have on our lives. This is ongoing in 2021 and everyone is eager for the world's governments to find a way back to normal life for all. While all parts of daily life have been impacted by COVID, sports has been one area that has seen much disruption.
Jan 11th, 2021 Article
2022 PGA Championship moved from Trump course
The PGA of America has announced its decision to move the 2020 PGA Championship away from Donald Trump's Bedminster course in New Jersey. The tournament was awarded to the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster back in 2012.
Jan 10th, 2021 Article
COVID-19 golf subscription survey update
COVID-19 Golf subscriptions survey
Jan 8th, 2021 Article
In defence of Player and Sorenstam
A colossal storm seems to have followed Gary Player and Annika Sorenstam receiving a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump in a closed-door ceremony on Thursday. Apparently, both players should have refused the medals due to the Capitol Building's invasion in Washington by Trump's supporters.
Jan 5th, 2021 Article
Here we go again!
All golfers in England were plunged into a mood of despondency just after 8 pm last night when UK Prime Minister closed down all golf courses in England. England now joins Wales and the whole island of Ireland in a golf no go zone. Only the folk in Scotland will be able to brave the winter weather and take to the links.
Jan 4th, 2021 Article
Leading Courses raises €2.5M
Europe’s largest golf-booking and review site, is poised to expand its services throughout Europe after raising €2.5 million in a funding round led by a group of angel investors.
