Feb 24th, 2016 Article
The R&A has announced four new courses for Open Qualifying
The R&A has announced four new venues for final qualifying for the Open Championship from 2018. So who is in, and who is out?
Apr 16th, 2018 Article
Top 5 Remotest Golf Courses in the UK
Sometimes it’s important to get away from the maddening crowds. So we thought it was time we looked at the remotest courses in Britain, where you can properly get away and turn the noise down.
Jan 20th, 2020 Article
Fancy a Big chunk of Golf History?
A lot of us have old clubs languishing in the garage or in the attic gathering dust. Those of a certain age may also have a modern-day antique - a wood actually made out of wood! But there is a man who has not one but over one thousand woods tucked away in storage and all of them made from what was the holy grail of golf manufacturing materials – persimmon!
Dec 20th, 2017 Article
And the best course in Africa is......
Assoufid Golf Club, situated close to the vibrant North African city of Marrakech, has been named the 'Best Course in Morocco' and the 'Best in Africa', at the 2017 World Golf Awards.
May 1st, 2024 Article
GOLF FOUNDATION'S "PLAY IN MAY' CAMPAIGN TEES OFF
The Golf Foundation’s new Play In May campaign kicked off today (May 1), with every golfer in GB&I being asked to support ‘Unleash Your Drive in Schools’ via a special competition.
Nov 24th, 2017 Article
Royal Dornoch adds 10th reciprocal club
There may be an age difference of 86 years, but a long-standing golfing friendship is set to become even closer.
Aug 9th, 2021 Article
McDonald-O’Brien follows in Sir Nick's footsteps
Rising star, Isla McDonald-O’Brien, followed in Sir Nick Faldo’s footsteps at Kedleston Park Golf Club to claim the overall title at the Faldo Series England Midlands Championship.
Sep 9th, 2020 Article
Lowry to play Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Shane Lowry will tee it up at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time since his career-defining Open Championship triumph, as Galgorm Castle Golf Club plays host to the island of Ireland’s national open from 24-27 September. The 33-year-old lifted the Claret Jug in front of his home fans last year following a six-stroke win over England’s Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Feb 16th, 2019 Article
Volvo China Open makes Shenzhen return
The Shenzhen Genzon Golf Club will be the venue for the 25th staging of the Volvo China Open when China's National Open Golf Championship returns to the city from May 2-5, 2019.
Dec 21st, 2015 Article
A Quick Livener #8
Helping the GolfPunk Gravy this week & Bunching Arse... Including the man with 4,000 hickory clubs, Ellie Day, Lebron James, Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon...
May 3rd, 2022 Article
Entries for The Senior Open are now open
Entries for The 2022 Senior Open Presented by Rolex are now open for both exempt and non-exempt players. Europe’s only Senior Major Championship will visit Gleneagles for the first time when The Senior Open Presented by Rolex heads to Auchterarder from July 21-24, with Welshman Stephen Dodd set to defend the title he won last year at Sunningdale Golf Club.
Jan 17th, 2020 Article
World-first for gender equality
Berkhamsted Golf Club has decided to allow both sexes to compete in the Berkhamsted Trophy, a long-standing top men’s amateur in the UK. This is a world-first for elite amateur golf and has the backing of the R&A and England Golf. The event which is entering its 61st year – has transformed from being a men-only tournament, into one which invites both sexes to compete for the same prize.
