Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 6 March 2017
A new handicapping rule has been introduced for members of English golf clubs to stop rogue players manipulating the system to their advantage. Over recent years there has been a number of cases of players who protect inflated handicaps, only to repeatedly collect high-value rewards when playing in competitions away from home. “We’re not talking about a sleeve of balls,” said Gemma...
Written by Staff writer, Today's Golfer on Wednesday 1 March 2017
New and existing golf fans will once again be able to watch some of the world’s leading golfers for free in the opening round of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports thanks to the return of ‘Sky Sports Thursday’. Tournament host Lee Westwood, the former world No.1, has announced that 10,000 free tickets will be available here, on a first come,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 1 March 2017
Southern-based golfers planning to visit St Andrews this spring can tee-off their time in Scotland with a complimentary transfer thanks to Caledonian Sleeper. The overnight rail service from London is continuing its popular link between Leuchars railway station and the ‘Home of Golf’ following a successful first year in partnership with luxury golf tour operator, St Andrews Golf Travel. The free-of-charge door-to-door transfer...
Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 February 2017
Looking for a memorable round on an outstanding course this season? Of course you are….and below are 54 courses dotted all over the country you can experience without paying a penny over £40….. PORTHMADOG, GWYNEDD Porthmadog is very much an unsung hero and, like its more prestigious neighbours, has plenty to offer too including top Snowdonia views and a brilliant back nine.It’s...
Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 23 February 2017
Current World Long Drive Champion Joe Miller is to front a new format which will see eight of the world’s biggest hitters go head to head in four locations across the globe. The Long Drive World Series is made up of four events, with the first taking place under spectacular night lights at the Jumeirah Golf Estates European Tour Performance Institute...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 21 February 2017
A new partnership between Bridgestone Tyres and England Golf could see club golfers win a place in the British Masters Pro-Am thanks to a brand-new event held in 2017. The Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy will take place for the first time this year and is set to become an annual event open to members of England Golf’s 1900 affiliated clubs.
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 22 February 2017
Europe’s most eagerly-awaited new golf course will officially open in Portugal this summer. Situated less than an hour north of Lisbon on Portugal’s Silver Coast, West Cliffs has been designed by Cynthia Dye of the world-renowned golf architecture firm Dye Designs Group, and is set to be unveiled to a worldwide audience in June. Offering sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean from...
Written by Camilla Tait on Tuesday 21 February 2017
Gleneagles has been unveiled as an Official Supporter of the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, playing their part in history as the host of the first ever European Golf Team Championship. The brand new multi-sport event coming in 2018 is set to be staged every four years, and will combine with the existing European Championships of Athletics, Aquatics, Cycling, Gymnastics,...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 15 February 2017
Looking for a top value round of golf? Look no further. Below you’ll find 33 of the best value courses in the land and there’s bound to be one near you. They’re among some of the best inland and coastal layouts in the UK and are guaranteed to provide a round to remember….specially at these prices! With half-price golf on...
Friday 17 February 2017
Think you can hit a long ball? This is your chance to see how you rank against the rest of the U.K – but you’ve got to be quick! The qualifying rounds of the 2017 Long Drive Championship are being held from the 17th-20th February in every American Golf store, with free entry to all participants. Split in to three categories –...
Thursday 16 February 2017
The latest issue of Britain’s best-selling golf magazine has hit the shelves, and here’s what’s in it… 1 Beef’s guide to better golf We caught up with Andrew Johnston to share the tips that have taken him to the PGA Tour 2 2017 drivers tested Our first verdict on the latest big stick from TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Wilson and Mizuno 3 Golf’s most amazing shots,...
Written by Staff writer, Today's Golfer on Tuesday 14 February 2017
We all love a golf show, don’t we? It’s a chance to see and try the latest clubs; finally get a lesson; meet the odd golf-loving celeb and pick up ideas for that next golf holiday. American Golf knows we love a golf show, too – so they’re putting on four of them across the UK this year. And each one...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 14 February 2017
Take your pick from 50 of the most visually stunning, easy-on-the-eye courses around…and only one is over £50! ENGLAND *ALNMOUTH VILLAGE, NORTHUMBERLAND This cracking mini layout is the oldest nine-hole links in England the stunning North Sea coastal views are worth the green fee alone. It’s fun, quirky and provides unbelievable value. Green fees: £10 till end of Feb. Tel: 01665 830370. *BATH, SOMERSET Arguably one...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 9 February 2017
Winter can be a wonderland for golfers with many courses, specially those by the sea, in excellent condition and playable for considerably less money. Here are some of the very best deals around whether you just want to play 18 holes, have a round with some food thrown in or enjoy a stay and play winter break. The choice is...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 10 February 2017
There’s no need to pack those clubs away and leave them gathering cobwebs in the garage until the new season finally arrives: not when there’s 44 cracking year-round courses around like those listed below. They’re all in excellent condition whatever time of the year you pitch up and play with no mats and temporary tees and greens in sight. So...
Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 1 February 2017
MEET THE CADDIES Dermot Byrne: Caddies for: Shane Lowry. Started caddieing: “In 1996; this is my seventh year with Shane.” Worked for: Peter Lawrie and Steven Gallacher Adam Marrow: Caddies for: Thomas Pieters. Started caddieing: “This is my 12th year.” Worked for: Ross Fisher and Lucas Bjerregaard. Cliffie Botha: Caddies for: Miguel Angel Jimenez. Started caddieing: “In 2002, with 13 years on the European...
Written by Graeme Leslie on Tuesday 31 January 2017
A club golfer who plays 38 rounds of golf in a year, registering an average score of 79, hits about 3,000 golf shots. That’s a truly valuable data sample, containing a wealth of useful information about how he plays the game. Hidden in there is the data that can tell him how destructive a driver he is, which iron is...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 30 January 2017
Paul McGinley underlined his captaincy credentials once again after leading a team of professional golfers to a resounding win over a celebrity all-stars team at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Invitational. The Irishman, who famously led Europe to victory in the 2014 Ryder Cup, beat celebrity captain and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel 3&2 to add gloss to a scoreline which read...
Written by Darren Parris on Monday 30 January 2017
Footballers can practise on the pitch, and snooker players on the table. But when we golfers want to practise, we are forced off our playing arena to a wide expanse of nothing that bears little relevance to the challenges of the game. But it doesn’t have to be this way! You can work on your game in the arena where you...