Jul 29th, 2017 Article
Badgers destroy golf course
A father and son who recently took over a golf course in Lincolnshire are “living in fear” of badgers who have been causing chaos with the course.
Jul 12th, 2017 Article
Ballyliffin GC to host DDF Irish Open
A refreshing blast of change is occurring within the DDF Irish Open, as 2018 will mark the first time Ballyliffin Golf Club will play host to this increasingly high–profile event.
Jul 7th, 2017 Article
UK’s newest club set to open
The UK’s newest golf course is set to open on Monday, and it already has a full membership.
Jul 3rd, 2017 Article
Golf Tourism England launches new website
Golf Tourism England (GTE), the membership body representing the golf tourism industry in England, has unveiled its new website showcasing the outstanding quality of golf England has to offer across several regions of the country.
Jul 3rd, 2017 Article
Stoke Park launches academy
Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel is investing a ‘significant six–figure sum' in its golf academy as it looks to build on the success it has achieved in the last few years.
Jun 30th, 2017 Article
Golf’s positive impact on society
Getting out on the golf course has never been better for you or your community, according to a report commissioned by England Golf and the PGA, which looks at the benefits for society of the sport.
Jun 26th, 2017 Article
Mannings Heath GC and Wine Estate
At GolfPunk we are proud of our Sussex roots, so when we heard that Mannings Heath Golf Club and Wine estate will be hosting a PGA EuroPro tournament, sponsored by Nokia, we thought we would share this with you.
Jun 24th, 2017 Article
Helicopter blows golf ball into hole
A player taking part in his club’s monthly competition had stopped at the ninth hole when an air ambulance landed on the fairway. But when it took off, the downdraft from its rotor blades blew the payers ball 25ft from the edge of the green and straight into the hole!
Jun 24th, 2017 Article
A half in one
Mark Mcleod, 28, and Hugh Kinniburgh, 63 were playing a match play event for the Lanark Trophy. When they came to the par three 10th, it was a hole–in–one for both players!
Jun 24th, 2017 Article
Dramatic fight back
Harry Ellis battled back from four holes down with five to play to win the 36–hole final of The 122nd Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s yesterday.
Jun 20th, 2017 Article
Stranded salmon on Moray golf course
Fish that were stranded on a Moray golf course after heavy rain have been returned to the River Spey.
Jun 19th, 2017 Article
Record broken at the 122nd Amateur Championship
Icelander Gisli Sveinbergsson set a new course record during yesterday’s first qualifying round at The 122nd Amateur Championship, which is being played at Princes and Royal St George’s.
