2019

  • Callaway becomes an Official Partner of the European Tour

    Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Thursday 17 January 2019

    Callaway has made some huge strides in the last couple of years, especially with its Chrome Soft balls and Epic drivers. Now the company has made a statement about where it sees itself in the global golf pecking order by becoming an Official Partner of the European Tour. The five-year deal stretches across the family of Callaway owned brands, and means Callaway...

  • What you missed: Tommy’s new irons, Kuchar’s win amid caddie controversy, Hull’s victory and Nike’s new ‘Grass’ trainers

    Monday 14 January 2019

    10 Things you missed: Tommy’s new irons, Kuchar’s win amid caddie controversy, Hull back to winning ways, Nike’s new ‘Grass’ trainers and Colsaerts’ first hole in one Tommy Fleetwood spotted testing new TaylorMade clubs in Abu Dhabi Tommy Fleetwood has been spotted testing out some new TaylorMade stamped “P-7TW” irons in Abu Dhabi. It’s not a big surprise that Tommy is testing...

  • Caddie Secrets: What it’s like to be a caddie on the European Tour

    Wednesday 9 January 2019

    If you really want to get inside the world of professional golf, there’s no one better to talk to than the long-serving caddies Confidante. Travel agent. Psychologist. Fixer. Bouncer. Strategist. Green reader. Sounding board. Proverbial punchbag… the role of the modern Tour caddie is so much more than bag carrier. The perks are big – seven figures big if you get the...

  • Padraig Harrington named as Europe’s 2020 Ryder Cup Captain

    Tuesday 8 January 2019

    Padraig Harrington has been confirmed as the European Ryder Cup Captain for the 2020 contest at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin from the 25th to 27th September. Padraig Harrington said he was ‘thrilled’ to be officially announced as the next Captain of the 2020 European Ryder Cup team, but insisted it was not a decision he took lightly.  “Obviously I’m thrilled to be named...

  • What you missed: Schauffele’s comeback win, Rose back to World No.1, New Rules, Blicks clubs returned and an Amateur investigated by the USGA

    Monday 7 January 2019

    What you missed: Schauffele’s comeback win, Rose back to World No.1, New Rules, Blicks clubs returned and an Amateur investigated by the USGA We’re only a week in to 2019 and there’s already plenty of stories you might have missed out on. On Tour there were mixed reaction to the new rules and Schauffele’s 11-under 62 to win the first tournament of...