2017

  • Thomas Pieters will be making his first appearance at Augusta this year.

    Paul McGinley: Thomas Pieters needs more experience before he can challenge for Major titles

    Written by Michael Catling on Saturday 28 January 2017

    Paul McGinley has played down Thomas Pieters’ chances of becoming the first rookie since Fuzzy Zoeller to win the first Major of the year at this year’s Masters. Pieters made an inauspicious start to 2017 by missing the cut at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship last week and McGinley believes the Belgium has struggled to recapture the form that saw him...

  • Golf in 2016

    Everything you need to know about golf in 2016

    Written by Staff writer on Wednesday 28 December 2016

    With 2016 drawing to a close, we recap the key moments from the world of golf from over the past 12 months. Yips, insomnia, 58s, fights, robots and 439-yard drives…it has been another incredible year in the world of golf.  TOP STORIES TG’s biggest ever equipment trial Find the right golf kit for you  Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip JANUARY Business as usual World No.1 Jordan Spieth...

  • Big Fat Golf Quiz Of The Year 2016

    Big Fat Golf Quiz Of The Year 2016

    Tuesday 20 December 2016

    Danny Willett came out of nowhere to take the Masters, Justin Rose was victorious in Rio and Team U.S.A ended eight years of Ryder Cup hurt at Hazeltine, but were you paying attention – and can you remember the details? The tinsel is upon us, the turkey is just around the corner and the fireworks on New Year’s Eve are drawing...

  • Meet the man behind PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)

    Meet the man behind PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)

    Written by Edward Colman on Friday 30 December 2016

    Parsons Xtreme Golf, often known simply as ‘PXG’, has been busy building quite a reputation during 2016 and we can only see the brand becoming more popular on Tour during 2017. The brand claimed three Tour victories in 2016 and is the brainchild of Bob Parsons, who made his millions by founding and later selling domain name registrar Go Daddy, his...

  • World number one Jason Day joins Nike

    Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 3 January 2017

    Nike Golf has signed world number one Jason Day to a multi-year contract. The agreement covers footwear, apparel, headwear and gloves and the 28-year-old  will first wear Nike this week at the Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii. “Joining Nike is a dream come true,” Day said. TOP STORIES Which hybrid test: Wide body v narrow body hybrid GPS Watch Guide Ultimate guide to golf balls “The...

  • What’s the worst golf Christmas present you’ve ever received?

    Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 29 December 2016

    Disappointment seems to be in store for most golfers this Christmas, according to a survey conducted by Europe’s largest golf retailer, American Golf. The majority of golfers questioned admitted that loved ones very rarely get it right and that unwanted presents are doomed to a life under the stairs. TOP STORIES The Ultimate Golf Club Guide Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip When should...

  • Jim-Furyk

    Jim Furyk named 2018 US Ryder Cup captain

    Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 11 January 2017

    Jim Furyk has been announced as the 2018 US Ryder Cup captain. TOP STORIES When should you replace irons with hybrids? Different hybrid designs suit different golfers – so which is best for you? Choose the best golf ball for your game Furyk was confirmed as Davis Love III’s successor during a press conference, held at 6pm GMT (1pm Eastern time) on Wednesday evening. “I get...

  • Tiger Woods

    Tiger Woods announces 2017 schedule, including Dubai Desert Classic

    Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 5 January 2017

    Tiger Woods has confirmed his first event of 2017 will be the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego, which starts on Thursday January 26th. It is an event he has won seven times, most recently in 2013, with the organisers announcing that the 14-time-major-champion has committed to playing. TOP STORIES Ultimate Golf Club Guide When should you replace irons with hybrids? Ultimate...

  • Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor revealed

    Wednesday 11 January 2017

    Foresight Sports is introducing a brand new launch monitor which they say delivers both ball and club data with unprecedented accuracy, thanks to its ground-breaking use of four ultra-high-speed cameras in a single compact device. Foresight say that the new GCQuad is the world’s first quadrascopic launch monitor and incorporates a number of state-of-the-art innovations designed for everyday use by club fitters,...

  • Chris Wood helps to grow the game of golf

    Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 9 January 2017

    What a treat for the Gloucestershire Golf Union Under 18 squad to have the privilege of playing golf with existing and past European Tour professional golfers today at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club. During the busy Christmas holiday period, Chris Wood, Stuart Little and others gave up their time to share their skills and experiences with budding young golfers. Chris Wood said,...

  • Justin Thomas joins 59 club

    Written by staff writer, Today's Golfer on Friday 13 January 2017

    Justin Thomas became the youngest player in PGA Tour history to shoot 59 last night. The 23-year-old – who won the season-opener in Hawaii last week – eagled the 18th at the Sony Open to shoot the magic number, and become only the seventh person ever to do it. He was playing in the same group as his best friend, and said:...

  • Custom fitting is a great way to get the right golf clubs for you

    Your chance to get fitted for a brand new Callaway, Cobra, Ping or TaylorMade driver

    Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 12 January 2017

    Calling all golfers… We need your help to uncover the real importance of getting fitted for a driver. We are pleased to offer four lucky readers the chance to get fitted for a brand new Callaway, Cobra, Ping or TaylorMade driver. TOP STORIES When should you replace irons with hybrids? Different hybrid designs suit different golfers – so which is best for you? Not only that,...

  • Golf legend John Jacobs dies, aged 91

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 13 January 2017

    Tributes have started pouring in for true golfing legend John Jacobs, widely regarded as the “father of modern day golf”, who has died, aged 91. And among the first was from PGA chief executive Sandy Jones who declared: “John Jacobs will be fondly remembered by those of us who were privileged to know him. He was a legend of the game...

  • Peter Schmeichel to captain celebrity team at 2017 Abu Dhabi Invitational

    Written by Edward Colman on Monday 16 January 2017

    Football legend Peter Schmeichel will captain a Celebrity team of sports stars against Paul McGinley’s Pro Golfers at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Invitational. Schmeichel will be joined by his former Manchester United team-mate Dwight Yorke, as well as other footballing greats Ruud Gullit, Ronald de Boer, Roberto di Matteo, Gabriel Batistuta, Hasan Salihamidzic and Liam Brady at the award-winning Yas Links...

  • Rory McIlroy withdraws from Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

    Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 17 January 2017

    World number two Rory McIlroy has been forced to pull out of the Abu Dhabi Championship because of a rib injury. The Northern Irishman had tests on Monday which showed he had sustained a stress fracture and will now begin a rehabilitation programme. TOP STORIES Which Callaway irons are right for you? Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip When should you replace irons with hybrids? “It’s bitterly...

  • Ryder Cup 2018: Team Europe to increase wildcards to four

    Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 18 January 2017

    Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn will have four wildcard picks for his team in 2018. The increase from three, at Le Golf National in France, is among several changes the European Tour has made to its qualifying criteria. TOP STORIES Choose the best golf ball for your game When should you replace irons with hybrids? Golf Equipment Reviews One of the main changes is that...

  • Callaway GBB Epic drivers in store today

    Callaway GBB Epic driver on sale today

    Written by Edward Colman on Friday 27 January 2017

    The Callaway GBB Epic and Epic Sub-Zero drivers have arrived in stores across the UK. The two drivers that utilise Callaway’s ground breaking Jailbreak Technology have an RRP of £469 and are now available for the first time following January’s launch. Callaway GBB Epic Drivers The face of both the Epic and Epic Sub Zero is made more efficient by Jailbreak Technology that...

  • Top Greece resort to stage major Pro-Am event

    Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 18 January 2017

    Greece’s no.1 golf resort – Costa Navarino – is getting ready to host the first Messinian Pro Am on February 21-24. Top professional and amateur players, celebrities and special guests from all over the world will compete on the award-winning Dunes and Bay courses,  the only signature courses in Greece. Basketball legend and accomplished golfer Joe Arlauckas, along with Tino Schuster, member...

  • 2004 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews

    Stephen Gallacher joins European Tour 500 club in Abu Dhabi

    Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 19 January 2017

    Stephen Gallacher has joined an exclusive club at Abu Dhabi Golf Club by becoming just the 32nd player to play 500 European Tour events. The former Ryder Cup player becomes the fifth Scot in history to reach the milestone, following Sam Torrance (706), Colin Montgomerie (605), Gordon Brand Jnr (597) and Paul Lawrie (591). TOP STORIES Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip When should...

  • The world (of golf) according to President Donald Trump

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 20 January 2017

    As you would expect, President Trump freely and frankly offers his views on why golf is great….and how it can be even better. The exclusive interview took place in the summer of 2015 at The Donald’s beloved Trump International Golf Links just outside Aberdeen. TRUMP’S OPENING DRIVE…GENERALLY-SPEAKING Firstly, let me say I think I like everything about the game of golf and overall...

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