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  • Don’t miss these exceptional golf ball deals to begin your season on the course this March

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Wednesday 19 March 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore. For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retail destination – it’s the ultimate hub for premium golf balls and gear. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just picking up the game, the store offers an extensive selection of golf balls tailored to every player’s needs, from...

  • New research suggests that traditional golf coaching and practice methods are ineffective and show a better path to improvement...

    New study shows why you’re not getting better at golf (and how to change that)

    Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    The research suggests traditional golf coaching and practice methods are ineffective – and offers a better path to improvement… If you’ve been trying to improve your golf swing but not seeing much improvement on the course, a new study might have just revealed why. The experiment suggests that the way most golfers try to improve is ineffective – but there is...

  • The Happy Gilmore 2 trailer reveals some plotlines to the film.

    Netflix drops first Happy Gilmore 2 trailer

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    OK, now we’re excited… The Happy Gilmore 2 hype train has pulled into its next station. Netflix have released the first full trailer for the highly-anticipated sequel, which will be released later this summer. The 90-second teaser starts inside PGA Tour HQ with a genuinely laugh-out-loud sight gag where we find out Gilmore – played by Adam Sandler – is...

  • Do you receive a penalty shot if you accidentally step on your golf ball?

    Rules of Golf: What happens if you step on your golf ball?

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 18 March 2025

    You’re rooting around in the thick stuff and accidentally step on your golf ball. What happens now? Don’t panic! Here’s what the rules say… There was a rather awkward incident at the 2025 Players Championship when Bud Cauley stepped on playing partner Lucas Glover’s ball during the final round at TPC Sawgrass. The reason – rather humorously – was because,...

  • Charley Hull's smoking habit has gained the Englishwoman a lot of attention.

    Can Charley Hull give up smoking? It will cost her £10,000 if she doesn’t

    Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 March 2025

    Solheim Cup star Charley Hull is putting money – instead of cigarettes – where her mouth is… Charley Hull has made as many headlines in recent months for her love of cigarettes as she has her golf game. But it looks like this may be the last after the two-time LPGA champion vowed to quit – even putting a boatload of...

  • President Trump is once again the club champion at Trump International.

    President Trump makes surprise admission after announcing latest golfing achievement

    Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 March 2025

    Is this it for President Trump’s additions to his clubs’ honors boards? Donald Trump is once again a club champion. (According to the man himself, at least.) He also thinks it will be his “last”. The US president posted on Truth Social on Sunday to announce the news. “I just won the Golf Club Championship, probably my last, at Trump International Golf Club,...

  • The changes to the World Handicap System will give more powers to golf clubs.

    There are big changes coming to the World Handicap System – but how will it affect you?

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 14 March 2025

    Golf clubs in Great Britain and Ireland will soon be given more power with the World Handicap System. Here’s what you need to know… There is a rather significant change coming to the World Handicap System – and it will affect each and every one of you. Under new measures from Golf GB&I – the governing body responsible for WHS in England,...

  • Josh Berry is the star of the new YouTube series, Making the Cut, from TravisMathew

    What’s life really like when starting out on tour? This new golf docuseries is a must-watch

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 7 March 2025

    Trailblazing clothing brand TravisMathew have launched a series with DP World Tour hotshot Josh Berry. Josh Berry burst onto the scene as an 18-year-old in 2023 when, while still an amateur, came through Q-School to became the second-youngest player to ever earn a DP World Tour card. The other, you’ve probably guessed already, was a certain Rory McIlroy. But that’s where the comparisons...

  • The Sunningdale Foursomes is one of the most prestigious events on the UK golf calendar.

    Everything you need to know about the Sunningdale Foursomes

    Written by TG staff on Thursday 6 March 2025

    You may have heard of the Sunningdale Foursomes – but what is it, when is it played, and how do you enter? Let’s dive in… It’s Sunningdale Foursomes week – which means the golf season is here! So, what do you want to know? What is the Sunningdale Foursomes? The prestigious Sunningdale Foursomes is an annual golf tournament which takes place over four...

  • The Happy Gilmore 2 release date has been revealed.

    Happy Gilmore 2 release date revealed!

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 6 March 2025

    We’ve been desperate to know the Happy Gilmore 2 release date – and now we have it… You can start getting excited now. Happy Gilmore 2 has a release date. We already know who’s going to be in the much-anticipated sequel to the best golf film ever made. (Don’t @ me, Caddyshack fans.) One PGA Tour star cameo was even revealed...

  • Melrose Golf Club is seeking a grant to help look after its great crested newt habitat.

    How a bizarre discovery led to this British golf club facing a £25,000 bill

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 6 March 2025

    Not many golf courses can say they are home to an endangered species… The global great crested newt population has declined in such dramatic fashion in recent decades that they are now considered an internationally endangered species. As a result, the amphibians, as well as their eggs, breeding sites, and resting places are protected by law. So when greenkeepers at Melrose Golf Club,...

  • Get ready for the 2025 season with these 10 must-have items to improve your game

    Get ready for the 2025 season with these 10 must-have items to improve your game

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 27 February 2025

    This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retail destination – it’s a premier hub dedicated to the sport. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, the store offers a comprehensive selection of products and services designed to enhance your experience. Driven by...

  • This will be the sixth year of The Big Golf Race, raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.

    Want to play golf AND save lives? Join Prostate Cancer UK’s Big Golf Race in 2025

    Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 26 February 2025

    We’re signed up for The Big Golf Race this summer. Are you? Prostate Cancer UK have announced The Big Golf Race will be back for a sixth consecutive year as the charity looks to fund life-saving projects – including “Transform”, their most ambitious screening trial in more than 20 years. Launched in 2020, The Big Golf Race has become the biggest golf...

  • PGA TOUR Superstore nine must-have golf items

    Every golfer needs these must-have golf items for under $50!

    Written by James Hogg on Sunday 23 February 2025

    PGA TOUR Superstore has you covered for the season with these nine essential golf products, all at an amazing price. Take a look at what $50 can buy you at the golf retail giant… PGA TOUR Superstore is the ultimate destination for golf enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to update your whole bag or pick up any essential accessories, PGA TOUR Superstore...

  • New golf sitcom Stick will star Owen Wilson and Peter Dager in the lead roles.

    There’s a new sitcom about golf coming this summer (yes, really!)

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 20 February 2025

    Here’s what we know so far about golf’s latest venture into the world of fiction… What a year it is for our beautiful sport on the silver screen. The third series of Full Swing is coming soon, as is Happy Gilmore 2, and now we have a brand new golf sitcom on the way. Created by Jason Keller and starring Hollywood megastar...

  • PGA Tour 2K25 review

    PGA Tour 2K25 review: Is this the best golf video game of all time?

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 20 February 2025

    We’ve played it. We love it. Read our full PGA Tour 2K25 review here… I’ve been playing golf video games since Golden Tee landed in my local arcade in the late ’80s, so you can imagine how excited I am when a new iteration drops. This time, it’s 2K who are back with a brand new version of their popular...

  • Copy the way tour pros tee their golf balls to hit better drives.

    The secret teeing trick tour pros use for better drives – and why you should copy it

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 12 February 2025

    You might never be able to hit drives quite like a tour pro, but you can copy how they tee up their golf ball to improve your tee shots. Most golfers know that choosing the best golf ball for your game can make a huge difference to performance, but how much attention do you pay to how you tee up your...

  • England Golf have implemented a system to tackle slow play in golf.

    One governing body has the answer to golf’s slow play crisis – and it could be coming to YOUR club

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 11 February 2025

    A new system has revolutionized golfers’ attitudes to pace of play and, in some cases, had them ‘running down fairways’. Alex Perry went to find out more Some governing bodies are taking slow play in golf more seriously than others. The LPGA, for example, will soon start implementing a much stricter policy for the worst offenders. The PGA Tour, meanwhile, have...

  • A round of golf in Japan is probably very different to any you've experienced before.

    Why a round of golf in Japan takes SIX hours

    Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 11 February 2025

    A round of golf in Japan is probably very different to any you’ve experienced before. Everyone has their own opinion on how long a round of golf should take. Some like to tee off before dawn to ensure they’re the first on the course, so they can whizz round and have 18 holes finished long before breakfast. And then there are...

  • LIV Golf players will not be allowed to wear shorts for the 2025 season

    LIV Golf make surprising rule change ahead of 2025 season

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday 7 February 2025

    It was one of the best bits about LIV Golf. Now it’s no more… Why can’t tour players wear shorts? It is, somewhat ironically, one of the hottest topics each year. Tiger Woods doesn’t know why it’s not allowed and has campaigned for it in the past. “We play in some of the hottest places on the planet,” the 15-time major champion said a...

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