Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Monday 25 January 2016
The 2015 Open Championship in St Andrews delivered £140 million of economic benefit to Scotland – the largest amount ever achieved by a golf event in the United Kingdom or Ireland, according to an independent economic impact assessment. The study, commissioned by the R&A, shows spending by visitors to Scotland for the tournament generated £88 million – nearly double the £47.5...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 25 January 2016
Paul Chaplet was only ten years old when he first picked up a golf club, but six years later, he’s on his way to Augusta to play in the 2016 Masters. Chaplet won the Latin American Amateur on Sunday, and will follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner, Matias Dominguez, as he makes his first appearance in a major. “It’s...
Monday 25 January 2016
1. Dustin Johnson exclusive We sat down with the game’s longest hitter to get his thoughts to help you unleash longer tee shots. 2. Gain 30 yards in 30 minutes Two TG readers and Top 50 pro Chris Ryan set about gaining distance through tips and fitting. The results surprised everyone. 3. 5 power moves you can master Chris Ryan shares the secrets to more...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 25 January 2016
Jordan Spieth earnt a reported $53,030,465 in prize winnings and sponsorship last year, dethroning Tiger Woods as the game’s top earner for the first time in over a decade. Spieth won $23,030,465 in prize money during 2015, the highest total in history, making up the other $30 million in sponsorships, including his big-money deal with Under Armour. Spieth’s total is £37,575,615.75 by...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 12 January 2016
It’s often easy to dismiss mini golf as a bit of novelty fun, a nice way to spend half an hour on a summer holiday putting through the mouth of a whale or a clown’s pocket, but with little resemblance to real golf. At The Belfry’s new 12-hole mini golf course, however, it’s a much more serious affair. The Belfry has...
Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 12 January 2016
When Dan Walker’s mother cut short his first golf lesson, a group session being taught by a drunken instructor, he could never have guessed the huge part the sport would play in his life. The 38-year-old has been a key part of the BBC’s golf team for over a decade, and it was during the 2009 Open at Turnberry that Walker...
Written by Stuart Hood on Tuesday 12 January 2016
Ian Richards has been a professional golf gambler for 15 years. In that time he has developed a strategy that has relieved bookmakers of hundreds of thousands of pounds. He agreed to reveal his secrets, as long as we didn’t reveal his face. If you are planning to bet on golf, make sure you pay close attention to Richards’ tips. How did...
Written by Pete Masters, Golf World Magazine on Wednesday 6 January 2016
In 2015, Jordan Spieth put together one of the greatest years in the history of professional golf. Spieth who began the year aged 21, won two majors and three other tournaments en route to FedEx Cup glory, earning more than $22 million and overhauling Rory McIlroy at the top of the world rankings. But how does Spieth’s 2015 season compare...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 6 January 2016
2016 is set to be a year to remember for golf fans. As well as the usual four majors, we’ve got the Ryder Cup 2016 to look forward to, and the little matter of the 2016 Olympics being the first to feature golf since 1904. To ensure you don’t miss any of the action, make sure you’ve got these dates...
Written by Denis Pugh, PGA Master professional and coach to Francesco Molinari and Ross Fisher on Wednesday 6 January 2016
I spend a lot of time at Tour events, both as a Sky Sports pundit, and working with the players I coach. Walking along the practice range, I’ll see players practising and preparing in a variety of different manners. They have different routines, use different swing aids, hit different clubs in different orders and work on different things. One thing...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 6 January 2016
If you’ve been tempted to try some of the new kit revealed in the last week, you’ll get the chance at a new golf show. The Golf Show by American Golf, which takes place over the weekend of February 27-28, will see the latest hardware on show from brands such as Benross, Callaway, Cobra, Nike, Ping, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist and Wilson. This...