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  • I played a round of golf with President Donald Trump

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 8 November 2024

    The 45th, and now, 47th US president plays it hard and fast. Golf that is. Well, that’s the way it was when I joined Donald Trump for a game following the official opening of his spectacular Trump International Golf Links just outside Aberdeen. Donald Trump loves golf with a burning passion – virtually everything about it – and just as much...

  • How well does Donald Trump’s golfing etiquette reflect his approach to politics?

    Friday 8 November 2024

    As we await Donald Trump’s return to The Oval Office, we revisit Rick Reilly’s book – Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump – to see what we can learn about the President-elect from his alleged on-course antics. Donald Trump’s golf handicap may be a bit iffy Donald Trump having a handicap of 3 would be extremely impressive for a septuagenarian part-timer, but...

  • The golf course President Donald Trump would pick to play for the rest of his days is…

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 8 November 2024

    The President-elect has certainly got some promises to deliver upon his return to the White House. Something tells us, however, that Donald Trump will still find the time for a weekly round of golf…or three. The newly re-elected US president has a passion for golf. He owns some of the best golf venues on the planet including three in the UK...

  • A first draft of President Donald Trump’s vision for the future of golf

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 8 November 2024

    He’s ready to step in and solve the PGA-PIF merger, and perhaps reversing the golf ball rollback is next on Donald Trump’s golf manifesto. In his own words, the President-elect offers his views on why golf is great….and how it can be even better. Firstly, let me say I think I like everything about the game of golf and overall I...

  • I’ve been to 94 of the best golf resorts in Europe and this is my top 10

    Written by Chris Bertram on Wednesday 6 November 2024

    Courses & Resorts Editor Chris Bertram highlights the finest golf resorts Europe has to offer. I have been reviewing, rating, and ranking golf courses and golf resorts for almost three decades. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. I do call upon a panel of well-traveled course experts to give their opinions and help with the Top 100...

  • Revealed! The BMW i7 and 7 Series are the best luxury car for golfers

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Monday 21 October 2024

    We’re delighted to announce the BMW 7 Series saloon and its all-electric i7 counterpart as the joint winners for the second year in a row.   Choosing the best luxury car for a golfer is a surprisingly popular question we’re posed. That’s why Today’s Golfer has once again partnered with the car experts at Parkers to bring you the award for the...

  • Golf’s most common winter rule is banished! How the change will impact your rounds all year round

    Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 14 October 2024

    Unless you’re a conspiracy theorist, you’ll have noticed that the world’s climate is changing, and golf is updating its rules to reflect the unpredictable nature of the weather. I’m based in the UK, and I’ve been used to ‘winter rules’ kicking in on October 31 and staying in place until the end of April, but from now on plenty of those...

  • “We just broke the world record for the most holes of golf played in 12 hours”

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 17 September 2024

    In aid of cancer research, two scratch golfers in Canada lapped a nine-hole golf course 37 times and set a new Guinness World Record for the most holes of golf played in 12 hours. This is their story… It all started with 126 holes at their childhood golf club in 2012. Patrick Law and Dylan Thornborough called it ‘Marathon Monday’, their...

  • 2024 Women in Golf Awards: Celebrating women in the golf industry

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Friday 6 September 2024

    Nominations are now open for the third annual Women in Golf Awards, where women from all areas of the golf industry will be recognised for their contributions to the sport. On November 28th, professionals from the golf industry will gather at Foxhills Club & Resort to celebrate the achievements of this year’s Women in Golf Awards winners. Nominations for this esteemed...

  • Introducing the Pinter – Brew and Tap your own Award-Winning Beer with ease

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 3 September 2024

    Curious about brewing your own beer? Pinter Offer Imagine sitting down to enjoy a fresh pour of crisp, exceptional, award-winning draft beer. Delicious. Now imagine brewing and tapping it yourself. From lagers and IPAs to stouts and hard cider, experience the freshest beer you can have with the Pinter – all from the comfort of your own home. The Pinter isn’t just about...

  • How a mid-handicap golfer can shoot level par

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 28 August 2024

    What yardage would a golf course need to be for mid-handicap golfers to average level par? Plus some key learnings that can help with your scoring and enjoyment of the game on full-length courses. The average handicap for male golfers is 16 in the UK and 14 in America, according to data from England Golf and the USGA. Let’s tally those...

  • Pitch unveils four new clubs across the UK and Ireland. It’s still golf…just not as you know it

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 9 July 2024

    Premium indoor golf club Pitch is set for a major expansion with new venues opening in London, Dublin, Manchester, and Birmingham. The new venues, including a third London opening in Canary Wharf, aim to elevate Pitch’s standing as one of the UK’s most premium and popular indoor golf clubs, helping to increase the game’s diversity and accessibility. Further domestic expansions are set...

  • Struggling with hip pain when you play golf? Get back into the swing with a hip replacement

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Friday 21 June 2024

    How you could regain your golf swing through the transformative process of a hip replacement. This is an advertisement feature in association with HCA Healthcare UK.  It’s no secret that as we age, joint issues can creep in to our day-to-day lives. Fitness becomes more valuable and maintaining it becomes more important. Whether you’re a casual golfer, or regularly compete in club...

  • Meet the former England footballer taking on Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race

    Written by Chris Bertram on Tuesday 21 May 2024

    Jay Bothroyd played in the Premier League, in Italy’s Serie A and for England – and now he’s taking on the Big Golf Race with Prostate Cancer UK. “I’m addicted to golf. I play three of four times a week. I love football and always will – but golf easily fills the void.” Jay Bothroyd played in the Premier League, in Italy’s...

  • Is Tiger Woods next up for a GOAT roast on Netflix?

    Wednesday 8 May 2024

    Bookmakers have slashed the odds on Tiger Woods succeeding Tom Brady as the next sporting superstar to be roasted on the Netflix comedy special. Out of the blue, the man in Sun Day Red has become the overwhelming favorite to take the hot seat and buckle in for a roasting from top comedians including Jeff Ross, Nikki Glaser, and Kevin Hart. The...

  • R&A Golf Club of St Andrews reopens historic clubhouse after first major uplift in 100 years

    Monday 29 April 2024

    Extensive renovation work has been completed to the iconic clubhouse at the ‘Home of Golf’. The world-renowned clubhouse at St Andrews has reopened after its most significant redevelopment since 1924, promising to make one of golf’s most special experiences even more memorable. With seven courses, including the world’s best and oldest, St Andrews Links is the largest public golf complex in...

  • Will there be a Happy Gilmore 2? Everything we know about Adam Sandler’s cult golf film sequel

    Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 25 March 2024

    It’s the news golf and movie fans have been waiting for… Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works! Responding on the Dan Patrick Show to revelations that a much-hoped-for sequel might be on the horizon, Sandler, who played the lead role and co-wrote the original movie, confirmed that Happy Gilmore would indeed be making a return to the big screen in...

  • Getting a last-minute tee time on the Old Course at St Andrews just got easier

    Monday 11 March 2024

    The famous queue system at St Andrews is about to be replaced by a new Singles Daily Draw to play the Old Course. What lengths would you go to to play at the Old Course in the Home of Golf? Many were (and still are) prepared to camp out overnight just to get a tee time on the best golf course...

  • Come and work for Today’s Golfer | Turn your passion for golf into your dream career!

    Wednesday 6 March 2024

    Do you dream of making golf your day job? Join the Today’s Golfer team as an equipment writer and tester! If you’ve always dreamed of turning your hobby into your job, this role with todays-golfer.com is ideal. We are adding another knowledgeable and dependable digital writer to our ever-expanding todays-golfer.com team to report on, test and review all things golf equipment. You’ll need...

  • Pitch Golf partners with Trackman to fuel expansion and promote diversity in golf

    Friday 9 February 2024

    The modern golf club designed for golfers of all skill levels, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Trackman. Having been in discussions for the past year, Pitch founders Elliot Godfrey and Chris Ingham have been impressed by Trackman’s commitment to indoor golf, an area they see tremendous growth in moving forward. The partnership further validates Pitch’s remarkable success...

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