January

  • 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...

  • New US president Donald Trump admits he’s a golf nut

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 20 January 2017

    The new US president has a passion for golf. He owns some of the best golf venues on the planet including three in the UK and Ireland. Not even Donald Trump’s unveiling later today as the 45th president – and arguably the most powerful man in the world – will stop him from getting a round, or three, in. Once...

  • The day we played golf with President Trump

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 20 January 2017

    The 45th US president plays it hard and fast. Golf that is. Well, that’s the way it was when I joined Donald Trump for a game following the official opening of his spectacular Trump International Golf Links just outside Aberdeen. Trump loves golf with a burning passion – virtually everything about it – and just as much as he does making...

  • Free fourballs up for grabs

    Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 24 January 2017

    QHotels, the UK’s largest golf resort operator, is offering visiting golfers the chance to double their enjoyment with a BOGOFF offer – Buy One Get One Fourball Free – at each of its 10 outstanding venues. Until March 31, golfers booking a fourball at any of QHotels’ venues will receive a voucher entitling them to another fourball visit, with the only...

  • One overnight stay, two rounds plus a free pint for £99

    Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 26 January 2017

    Golfers can enjoy 36 holes and an overnight stay in the New Forest with The Bell Inn’s new ‘Stay & Play for £99pp’ offer. Under the same family ownership, The Bell Inn is also home to Bramshaw GC which boasts two contrasting 18-hole courses – the undulating fairways of the Manor course and the open heathland of the Forest Course, Hampshire’s oldest...

  • Welcome to seven of the UK’s most romantic resorts

    Written by Kevin Brown on Wednesday 25 January 2017

    With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here are some suggestions to ensure you’re well and truly in your other half’s very good books…. Great golf and sensational Spas. The best of both words. Paradise. What more can you ask for? Stoke Park, Bucks Stay and play venues simply don’t come any better than this iconic venue which boasts 27 holes of quality Harry Colt...