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Where golf history meets luxury: Marine & Lawn’s unmatched hospitality

Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Thursday 31 July 2025

Experience some of the best hotels in golf with luxurious stays, exclusive access to iconic courses, and unforgettable golf experiences in legendary destinations worldwide. When it comes to golfers making their way to iconic golf destinations, they aren’t just visiting; they’re on a journey to experience some of the sport’s most sacred traditions. But let’s be honest, no one wants to...

President Donald Trump waves to the media as he plays golf at Turnberry during his visit in July 2025.

“No one’s been better for golf than my father,” says Trump’s son as he reveals Turnberry Open hopes

Written by Andrew Wright on Thursday 31 July 2025

Donald Trump’s son was bullish over hopes of the major returning to the Ailsa course as he hit out at “fricking laughable” criticism in a wide-ranging interview. Eric Trump is in no doubt The Open will return to Turnberry sooner rather than later – but he is also aware it might not happen until his father’s second term as president of...

These robots will cruise the fairways at Royal Porthcawl for the AIG Women's Open.

Why the Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl will make a small slice of golf history

Written by Andrew Wright on Thursday 31 July 2025

These little guys will be roaming the fairways at Royal Porthcawl. But why is that unique? Allow us to explain… For the first time in history, the R&A used robotics to prepare one of its major championship golf courses ahead of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl. Developed by Husqvarna, the robotic mowers have cut and prepared the immaculate fairways in...

Ever wondered what this 'Data Golf' thing is all about? Here's what you need to know.

What is Data Golf?

Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 31 July 2025

Don’t think too hard. It’s not a trick question. Data Golf does exactly what it says on the tin. But here’s why this golf stats site is far more than numbers on a page. In a sport defined by numbers, golf has to work harder than most to evolve how it presents the myriad of metrics that are becoming increasingly...

Happy Gilmore 2 smashed the US streaming numbers in its first weekend on Netflix.

Somebody’s bigger! Happy Gilmore 2 breaks Netflix record in opening weekend

Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 30 July 2025

The numbers are in – and it’s looking good for both Netflix and Adam Sandler after Happy Gilmore 2’s first few days on the streaming service… It may have had mixed reviews, but there is no doubting the numbers when it comes to Happy Gilmore 2‘s success so far. Netflix made Adam Sandler the highest-paid actor on the planet when they signed...

PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup player Hunter Mahan was cast as Adam Sandler's swing double in Happy Gilmore 2.

Do you recognize this PGA Tour winner who went incognito in Happy Gilmore 2?

Written by Andrew Wright on Tuesday 29 July 2025

A multiple tour champion and Ryder Cup winner played Adam Sandler’s swing double in Happy Gilmore 2. Can you work out who it is? Have you seen Happy Gilmore 2 yet? If not, why? And if so, did you recognize the PGA Tour winner who suited up as Adam Sandler to nail those famous beastly drives? It’s a film fans of the...

All the times Donald Trump has been accused of cheating at golf

Written by TG staff on Monday 28 July 2025

A questionable drop in Donald Trump’s latest round has reignited the debate about his golf ethics – but, according to one sportswriter, it wouldn’t be the first time he’s bent the rules on the course. If you think Scottie Scheffler is having a good year, just wait until you hear Donald Trump’s win rate. The 79-year-old President of the United States...

10 things we liked – and didn’t like – about Happy Gilmore 2 (with no spoilers)

Written by Alex Perry on Saturday 26 July 2025

Our resident Adam Sandler Fan Club member has watched it through twice. So here’s his Happy Gilmore 2 review – with a few things he thought worked, and some that should have been left on the cutting room floor. And don’t worry – this is a spoiler-free zone… Hi, I’m Alex and I’m a Sandlerholic. I’ve always considered my sense...

Donald Trump's Turnberry caddie was caught helping him on the Scottish links.

Donald Trump caught up in bizarre ‘cheating’ incident as he returns to Scottish golf course

Written by Andrew Wright on Monday 28 July 2025

As Donald Trump prepares to open the new links at his Aberdeen resort, a small incident at Turnberry that has caught the attention of eagle-eyed viewers… Donald Trump has had quite the couple of weeks. (We’re talking strictly golf here, folks.) Recently, the US president claimed another title of his own. Boasting on his social media platform, Truth, Trump said he won the member-member...

Yas Links Abu Dhabi leaves nothing out with the opening of their upgraded Academy

Yas Links Abu Dhabi opens newly-upgraded Academy, boasting incredible new world-class facilities

Written by Lewis Daff on Sunday 16 July 2000

One of the world’s most spectacular venues in golf, Yas Links, is opening their brand new Academy with state-of-the-art practice facilities, completing one of the best golfing packages in the Middle East When you’re a host of one of the most anticipated events on the DP World Tour’s calendar, the Abu Dhabi Championship, a season-ending Rolex Series playoff event that attracts...

WHS rules: Should you submit every round for handicap?

The big WHS debate: Should every round count towards your handicap?

Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 11 July 2025

General Play scores are meant to make golf handicaps more accurate, accessible, and fair. But, nearly five years after the World Handicap System was introduced, confusion still reigns – especially around how often you should be submitting them. Here’s what the rulebook and the real world say. Gone are the days when your handicap could only shift via competitions. Now, almost...

The field for the Internet Invitational has been announced with some of the world's best-known golf content creators and YouTube stars.

Grant Horvat, Paige Spiranac, Rick Shiels among stacked field for first Internet Invitational

Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 July 2025

Barstool Sports have revealed the 48 players who will do battle for at least $1m in the Internet Invitational at Big Cedar Lodge in August. If you love YouTube golf and influencers, then you are not going to want to miss this. Barstool boss Dave Portnoy teased plans for a big YouTube golf event last year before announcing the Internet Invitational and...

Eddie Pepperell says the long putter, like those used by Adam Scott among other top tour pros, should be banned.

‘It’s causing ire between players!’ DP World Tour star calls for controversial rules to be changed

Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 9 July 2025

The long-putter debate is once again revving up, and this time Eddie Pepperell says it’s time the authorities did something about it… Eddie Pepperell says the “governing bodies really need to address” the ongoing debate about long putters. The last time the sport’s ruling bodies did anything about it, in 2016, they outlawed the anchoring of the putter against the body, but...

Harry Vardon's ball from the 1900 US Open has become the most expensive golf ball in history.

This golf legend’s major-winning ball just sold at auction for a record-breaking price!

Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 9 July 2025

It’s not often this sort of sporting memorabilia comes around. So what was the price tag on the most expensive golf ball ever sold? A century before we were arguing over Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus laying claim to being the best golfer of all time, that title belonged to Harry Vardon. Golf’s original GOAT won the Open Championship six times between...

Bryson DeChambeau is winning on golf YouTube as well as winning tournaments.

The real reason tour pros want their own YouTube channels

Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 3 July 2025

YouTube isn’t just for amateurs. Discover why top golfers are launching their own channels – and what it means for the sport. Not so long ago, the idea of a major champion launching a YouTube channel would have sounded absurd. Imagine prime Tiger Woods taking a break from dominating the PGA Tour to film himself hitting flop shots with a fishing...

Serious about golf? Here are 10 game-changing essentials you’ll want to tee up with this year

Written by Sarah Pyett on Monday 3 February 2025

This is an advertisement feature in association with PGA TOUR Superstore For golf enthusiasts, PGA TOUR Superstore is more than just a retailer – it’s a trusted destination that embodies the sport. Whether you’ve been playing for decades, or are a newcomer discovering the joys of the game, the store provides a comprehensive range of products and services to elevate your...

Rory McIlroy shares his top tip for amateur golfers.

Rory McIlroy reveals the biggest mistake amateur golfers make – and how to fix it

Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 26 June 2025

Rory McIlroy shares the biggest mistake he sees amateur golfers make during pro-ams – and the simple fix that could lower your scores. Tour golf can feel like a different sport compared to the game most amateurs play. Precision swings, pumped drives, immaculate fairways, zipped wedges, adoring crowds – it’s a far cry from a group of mid-handicappers scraping their way to...

Should you use a line on your golf ball?

Why drawing a line on your golf ball could be doing you more harm than good

Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 24 June 2025

Lots of golfers use a line on their ball to help aim putts – but could it actually be hurting your performance? We look at the science, psychology, and what tour pros think. For years, golfers have been encouraged to draw a line on their ball to help with alignment on the greens. It’s a trick you see on the PGA...

How would you like to win a VIP experience at the 2025 Evian Championship?

Written by Sarah Pyett on Tuesday 24 June 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the prestigious Amundi Evian Championship with full VIP treatment from Callaway… Callaway and Amundi, the headline sponsor the Evian Championship, are offering you an extraordinary chance to attend the final women’s major of the season in true VIP style. This exclusive prize package is designed to deliver an unforgettable experience at one of the most...

Donald Trump's golf revenues took a big drop

Why Donald Trump’s golf revenues just dropped by over $200m

Written by Andrew Wright on Thursday 19 June 2025

Donald Trump’s golf empire brought in hundreds of millions again in 2024 – but filings show a sharp drop in revenue compared to previous years. From the sale of key properties to the future of Turnberry, here’s what’s really going on inside Trump’s golfing business. Donald Trump’s income from his golf empire has taken a notable dip, but don’t feel too...