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...
Written by Michael Catling on 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...
Written by Rob Jerram on 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...
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...
Friday 9 February 2024
Former DP World Tour winner and golf fitness expert Natalie Lowe to head up teaching masterclass at the iconic venue in April. Trump Turnberry and leading PGA Professional and broadcaster Andrew Murray – a former winner on the DP World Tour – have joined forces to set up two three-day instruction clinics at the resort’s state-of-the-art teaching academy. Both clinics will follow the same itinerary...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 29 November 2023
In every issue there are exclusive interviews with star players, equipment tests and buying advice, PGA pro tips to you help you shoot lower scores and our highly regarded Top 100 course rankings from around the world. Here is what you get with a Print+ Subscription… – 13 Editions of Today’s Golfer delivered to your doorstep, every one featuring expert tips, in-depth gear...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 9 November 2023
Everything you need to know about the first (and much needed) update to the World Handicap System (WHS). Martin Slumbers told us that some big changes were coming to the World Handicap System. Now we can reveal that a number of updates are coming into effect as early as January 1, 2024, as part of an ongoing review of the Rules...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 12 September 2023
Michael Carrick held his annual golf day for the Michael Carrick Foundation at Prestbury Golf Club, sponsored by Clubhouse Golf – The UK’s No.1 Golf Retailer Michael Carrick is most well-known for his successful career as a professional footballer. He played the majority of his career under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and represented England on 34 occasions. As Michael’s playing...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 11 September 2023
Golfing authorities must capitalize on a newly discovered ‘golf nation’ and drive perception issues out of bounds for good. Research commissioned by The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) has revealed that 17.5 million people across the UK and Ireland are engaged with golf without stepping foot on a course. It’s a staggering figure if valid, and when added to the 4.9 million ‘on-course’...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Thursday 22 June 2023
After eight years out of the game, EA Sports are back on the virtual fairways with the visually stunning PGA Tour 2023 game. EA Sports have spent nearly a decade away from the game of golf, which left many gamers and golf lovers skeptical of what the 2023 PGA Tour game would bring to the table. Since 2015 it seems EA...
Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 14 April 2023
Broadcaster Iona Stephen has joined Today’s Golfer as a regular contributor to Britain’s No.1 golf magazine and todays-golfer.com The former professional golfer will offer regular insight and opinion from her life covering the Majors and the world’s biggest events, giving her unique take on the biggest stories in the game. Stephen’s career has seen her work for Sky Sports Golf, CBS, the...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 7 March 2023
How would an amateur golfer do at TPC Sawgrass’ famous 17th hole compared to the pros? The 17th at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous holes in golf. A short par-3 made infinitely more difficult by its island green, the Stadium Course’s penultimate hole has seen all sorts of drama over the years as the PGA Tour’s finest battle...
Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 8 November 2022
The R&A and the USGA have unveiled an update to the Rules of Golf for 2023 in a bid to make them easier to understand and apply. We delve into the key changes to explain how they will impact your game. It’s already been four years since the R&A and USGA made the biggest changes to the Rules of Golf that we...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 25 October 2022
What are the best golf podcasts? I’ve listened to thousands of hours of content so you know which ones are worth listening to. Most of us can’t get enough of golf as it is, and with the emergence of podcasts it’s never been easier to love the game. Everyone is getting in on the act from professional golfers to renowned broadcasters,...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 12 October 2022
What is the best luxury car for golfers? We’ve teamed up with Parkers.co.uk to find out. We get asked what the best luxury car for a golfer is regularly. That’s why Today’s Golfer has partnered with Parkers – the definitive resource for car buying advice in the UK – to bring you the award for the Best Luxury Car in its...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 5 October 2022
From biodegradable tees to making space for wildlife, Sustainable Golf Week shows golfers how they can make a difference. Sustainability has rightly become an increasing focus in golf in recent years, with more thought now going into how golf courses can be kinder to the environment, as well as more products being made using recycled materials and in more environmentally...
Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 13 September 2022
Golf courses will be allowed to make their own decision on whether to close their facilities on the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The ceremony will take place from 11am on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey and the day has formerly been declared a Bank Holiday. However, as per Government guidance, there will be no formal obligation for...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 6 July 2022
What happened when Today’s Golfer took on the Macmillan Longest Day Challenge and tackled 72 holes at world-famous Woodhall Spa on one of the hottest days of the year? Macmillan’s Longest Day Challenge is a big date in the UK golf calendar when hundreds commit to playing 72 holes on Summer Solstice. This year, Today’s Golfer took part, playing four rounds...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 23 June 2022
We’ve teamed up with Rockliffe Hall to offer golfers the chance to compete in the ‘Ultimate Challenge Open’ and play the longest course in England! Rockliffe Hall is famous for being the only five-star golf hotel in the north of England. But what you may not realise is that it is also home to the longest golf course in the UK. Every...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 28 April 2022
How do I get a golf handicap? And how does the World Handicap System work? Use our easy-to-follow guide, compiled with England Golf’s Head of Handicapping and Course Rating. Have you got to grips with golf’s World Handicap System? The WHS replaced the UK’s CONGU system in November 2020, ensuring a level playing field for amateur club golfers across the globe. Getting a golf...