Jan 13th, 2017 Article
Founder of the European Tour dies
John Jacobs has died aged 91.He will be best remembered for his work in establishing the European Tour, where he served as the European Tour’s tournament Director–General from 1971 to 1975.
Oct 1st, 2020 Article
A rough guide to the World Handicap System
The World Handicap System launches in the UK on 2nd November. There is a lot of information out there distributed by clubs and the likes of England Golf and it is not the easiest to follow.
Jul 5th, 2021 Article
What is England Golf’s independent golfer scheme?
England Golf is offering golfers to join a new digital community via its new iGolf platform. For an annual subscription of £40, golfers will receive the following:
Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
Footballer breaks golf record
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has just had a right result. And not on the footabll pitch. See what he's been up to - pun intended.
Jan 9th, 2019 Article
Justin Rose regains World No 1 ranking
Justin Rose has reclaimed the world No. 1 spot, even though he did not play at the Tournament of Champions last week in Hawaii, which was won by Xander Schauffle.
Aug 13th, 2020 Article
GolfPorn: Lumine Golf Club
, Tarragona, Spain 18th Hole Par 4 306 yards Situated 100km south of Barcelona in Costa Daurada, Spain’s Golden Coast, Lumine Golf Club is currently named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ (World Golf Awards) and has two high-quality golf courses, The Hills and The Lakes, both of which have played host to the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage since 2017. Awesome!!
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.
Jan 7th, 2018 Article
English golfer breaks Guinness World Record
Steve Jeffs, a 31-year-old English gym teacher, has just broken the Guinness World record for “Fastest hole of golf, individual.”
Jan 4th, 2017 Article
Tragic death of South African golfer
Former South African golfer Wayne Westner has died in an apparent hostage drama on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Wednesday morning.
Sep 30th, 2024 Article
Angel Hidalgo lands maiden DP World Tour win at Spanish Open
A Hidalgo (Spa), J Rahm (Spa);
Oct 5th, 2016 Article
Golf & Health Project launched
The World Golf Foundation (WGF) has announced the launch of the Golf & Health Project, academically researching and highlighting how the game can benefit peoples’ lives.
Aug 14th, 2023 Article
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic Drives Sustainable Golf
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has become the first golf event in the Middle East and first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status, demonstrating the event’s leadership among sustainable golf events.
