Jan 10th, 2021 Article
COVID-19 golf subscription survey update
COVID-19 Golf subscriptions survey
Jan 10th, 2021 Article
Palmer and Harris lead Tournament of Champions
As the low scoring continued at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii on Saturday Ryan Palmer, shot the lights out with a nine-under 64 to join Harris English at the top of the leaderboard.
Jan 9th, 2021 Article
Harris English leads in Hawaii
Harris English leads the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii by two shots heading into the weekend. English added a bogey-free six-under-par round of 67 to his opening 65 to put a bit of daylight between him and the chasing pack on fourteen-under-par.
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 8th, 2021 Article
Masterclass videos from SkyCaddie
Golf GPS specialist SkyCaddie has created its first three Masterclass videos to help serious golfers and PGA Professionals become ‘super-users’ of its next-generation GPS technology, which offers a host of advantages over laser and yardage books. The videos are being promoted by the PGA, which is using SkyCaddie pin information in all of its 2021 national tournaments.
Jan 8th, 2021 Article
Lawrie adds new staff model ball to bag
Paul Lawrie, the last Scotsman to win The Open Championship, has added to his long association with Wilson Golf to play the brand’s new Staff Model ball this season on the PGA Champions and Legends Tours.
Jan 8th, 2021 Article
Thomas shares lead at Tournament of Champions
Justin Thomas got off to a fast start in defence of his US PGA Tour Tournament of Champions title. The world number three shares the lead with Harris English on eight-under-par after a flawless opening round that included eight birdies.
Jan 5th, 2021 Article
Golf essential: A pair of rain gloves
I used to hate playing golf in the rain. I didn’t mind getting wet but there was nothing worse than trying to play with wet grips. Even if your hands were not going to slip, this just did not compute with my brain. This all changed some years back when I discovered the most useful accessory in all of golf: a pair of rain gloves.
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.
Jan 4th, 2021 Article
Police close course on English/Welsh border
Imagine the nightmare of turning up for your Saturday morning round of golf to find the police blocking your way to the first tee! Llanymynech Golf Club was the scene of such an event this weekend when Powys County Council ordered the course's closure.
Jan 4th, 2021 Article
DJ leads line up for Tournament of Champions
Dustin Johnson will tee up in his first competitive event since his dominant performance at Augusta in November at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii this week. The world number one will start as a favourite for the event with a strong field including Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.
