Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
R&A on shorts
In the week when the European Tour allowed shorts to be worn in practice rounds, we thought a small step forwards had been taken. So how did the R&A react?
Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
Rory finishes his dinner
Rory McIlroy nearly hit the pin from 268 yards out on his final hole to set up a tap in Eagle and a place in the final three-ball for the fog delayed third round.
Jan 22nd, 2016 Article
Who is Andy Sullivan?
Andy Sullivan is on a roll. Three wins last season, up to 37th in the world, and now leading in Abu Dhabi. We caught up with him back at the Open to find out a little more about the man. And if he would lend us a fiver...
Jan 21st, 2016 Article
Topgolf readying for Las Vegas Launch
Topgolf are gearing up to launch their showcase venue on The Strip in Las Vegas. And they are recruiting 850 people! They've clearly got big plans, and we are loving what they are doing. And the scale of their ambition. Here's what they are up to.
Jan 21st, 2016 Article
Who is Bryson DeChambeau?
Amateur Dechambeau is American Golf's Most Interesting Man. Today at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships it is he who leads. That’s right, an Amateur. Bryson DeChambeau currently leads the World Number One, Jordan Spieth, the European Number One, Rory McIlroy and other stellar names such as Henrik Stenson, Ricky Fowler and Martin Kaymer.
Jan 21st, 2016 Article
11-year-old indian golfer strives for world domination
No one had ever heard of golf in Shubham Jaglan's poor Indian village. Until, that is, the five-year-old Shubham happened upon a six iron one day and decided to take on the world. Six years later he won back-to-back junior titles in the US.
Jan 19th, 2016 Article
Arnold Palmer at 86
Just the other day we were writing a piece on the news that Jordan Spieth had now officially become the top earner in golf with combined winnings and sponsorship deals of $53 million. But we also discovered that Arnold Palmer was still, at the tender age of 86, the fourth highest golf earner after Jordan, Tiger and Rory. And we wanted to find out why.
Jan 17th, 2016 Article
GolfPunk Classics: Swingin' Siren Di Stewart
It's a very happy birthday to Di Dougherty. All the best from GolfPunk Towers.
Jan 17th, 2016 Article
Oscar Jacobson sign new rookie
Swedish apparel brand, Oscar Jacobson has signed 22-year old Englishman Callum Shinkwin.
Jan 17th, 2016 Article
Jordan Spieth now top earner in golf
For the first time in 13 years Tiger Woods was not the top earner in golf. And we can all guess who has overtaken him.
Jan 17th, 2016 Article
The Sunday Driver (Shaft): Paderson KINETIXx IRMT
Every Sunday we try and bring you a driver you may not have heard of. This week though we thought we’d kick off with a driver shaft. We’ve all seen Aldilas and Mitsubishis, Speeders and Dynamic Golds. But Paderson? These guys you probably haven’t heard of, but you will.
Jan 16th, 2016 Article
Ministry of Defence golf course scandal
The Ministry of Defence (MoD – not to be confused with MoTD) is apparently quite heavily involved in the golf business. They have 11 courses, one pitch and putt centre and a driving range. And now they are under pressure to off load them sharpish.
