One of Vietnam’s leading golf layouts, Laguna Golf Lang Co, is staying at the top of its maintenance game by utilizing the talents of a very special group of greenkeepers: a family of water buffalo.
Local favourite Stephanie Meadow will take a four shot lead into the final round of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational. The 27-year-old from Jordanstown, Northern Ireland shot a six under par 67 to sit on ten under for the event, four clear of England’s Eleanor Givens. In the men’s event, Damien Perrier of France and Todd Clement of England lead the field by a single shot following another long day with rain delays at Galgorm Castle.
Wilson Golf is going all out to attract more golfers to have new sets of irons custom–fitted this season by offering a special incentive involving free Wilson Staff balls, personalised shafts and an extended guarantee on the clubs.
After the hugely successful inaugural year of the FJ Walk of Champions in 2017, which encouraged golfers to get out on the golf course and track their steps throughout the season, FootJoy and Hole19 has announced the continuation of the partnership for 2018.
There have been 145 Open Championships in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. But never in Wales. The R&A have stated they have no intention of holding an Open in Wales. But is that the end of it?
Adrian Meronk became the first player from Poland to win on the DP World Tour after securing a historic three-stroke victory at the Horizon Irish Open. The 29-year-old led heading into the final round but was required to conjure some back nine magic to overhaul clubhouse leader Ryan Fox, who had set the target at seventeen-under-par following an eight-under-par 64 to close.
Tiger Woods continued his impressive comeback with a first round 68 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Stefano Mazzoli wins the European Amateur Championship and with that a place in next year’s Open at Royal Troon.
After 125,000,000 steps and 16,000 rounds, the 2018 FJ Walk of Champions concluded at the Home of Golf in October, with the event’s Grand Final.
Duca del Cosma, the Italian fashion brand that pioneered ultra-lightweight spikeless golf shoes more than a decade ago, is introducing an eye-catching new range of premium golf shoes for the 2019 season that includes the brand’s first-ever soft spiked shoes and boots.
Eight major champions and 12 of the world’s top-50 players will play in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory McIlroy Foundation, at the K Club in Straffan, County Kildare, from May 19-22. The stars are coming out to play.
Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation in the first Rolex Series event, the 2017 BMW PGA Championship, which will be staged to the revamped Wentworth Club from May 25–28.
