The European Tour and PGA TOUR today announced a Strategic Alliance but it begs the question as to what were the drivers behind this partnership. The PGA Tour is acquiring a minority stake in the European Tour Productions, the European Tour’s Media Production company and so perhaps cash is the driver. Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR
This time last year it was not looking particularly rosy for the golf industry in the UK. Participation figures for golf had risen slightly but the outlook for many clubs up and down the land was bleak. Membership figures were falling and there was a trend forming as the body of nomadic golfers rose.
We are never sure about the value of Black Friday deals but this offering from the folk at QHotels does look rather tempting. Overnight accommodation, an evening meal, full English breakfast and unlimited golf plus beers on arrival all for £89 each sounds good. For more details about QHotels’ 2020 Black Friday promotion, go to
Finland’s Sanna Nuutinen continued to show why she is one of the best players still in search of her maiden LET title, firing an opening five-under-par round of 67 to lead by one shot from Scotland’s Kelsey Macdonald at the rain-affected Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De Espana.
Have you been trying to predict the outcome of some of golf’s biggest tournaments and events but haven’t had much luck, or perhaps tried to predict the total amount of shots a player will take for a hole and have gotten it completely wrong? If so, then it’s pretty apparent that you might need a hand with betting on golf.
There's a wee nip in the air now, well there always is in the UK! So its time to layer up and get those golf jumpers (or sweaters) out. Not forgetting the ladies this year here's our choice of the latest offerings just in time to get one on that list for Santa!
There's a wee nip in the air now, well there always is in the UK! So its time to layer up and get those golf jumpers (or sweaters) out. Here's our choice of the latest offerings just in time to get one on that list for Santa!
I’ve been golfing since, well let’s not go there but trust me it’s a long time. Over the years I have had all those favourite golf themed birthday cards umpteen times – especially the one where the frogs gather by the hole to avoid the ball from the guy hitting over the water to the green! I have also had a number of those golfing gifts which go in the cupboard and never see the light of day.
There may be 18 Spanish stars in the field this week for the LET’s season finale at the Andalucia Costa Del Sol Open De Espana but homegrown talent Azahara Munoz is among the pre-tournament favourites as play gets underway from November 26-29.
World-renowned golf trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf recently announced the addition of the all-new Q Follow machine to its award-winning range and now it has adapted the model to offer two slightly different priced options.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday confirmed the news we had all been praying for – golf is back from 2 December! Boris stated that when the four-week national lockdown due to coronavirus comes to an end, outdoor sports will be allowed once again. "I can confirm the national restrictions in England will end on the 2 December and they will not be renewed," said Johnson.
Dustin Johnson and model girlfriend Paulina Gretzky jetted off for a family holiday following the big man’s win at Augusta. Paulina had been supporting her man at the last major of the year and Dustin loved having her there. "Having Paulina there was awesome. It was a lot of fun. I will remember this for the rest of my life." Said Johnson.
