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  • Amateur golfer aims to play 2,001 holes in a week!

    Written by Michael Catling on Friday 22 October 2021

    Meet the Irishman attempting to break the world record for most golf holes played in a week – and raise $250,000 for charity! Mick McLoughlin has just finished hitting 1,200 balls at the driving range in Brisbane, Australia, He’ll be back there tomorrow doing it all over again, and the day after that as well.  Nearly 12 months of training will finally...

  • Former Troon caddies raise thousands for charity by selling recycled golf balls

    Written by Michael Catling on Friday 22 October 2021

    Meet the Scottish duo who set-up a discounted golf ball business during lockdown – and are now raking in the cash! Campbell Mathieson and Andrew Bogle have always made a pretty good team. The 23-year-olds went to the same school together, played golf together, and even caddied at Royal Troon together. But it wasn’t until they left for separate universities and then...

  • WORLD EXCLUSIVE: First play of Rosapenna St Patrick’s Links

    Written by Chris Bertram on Thursday 24 June 2021

    Why Rosapenna’s St Patrick’s Links is the best new golf course in the world. Ireland’s newest course opens this weekend and we got a world-exclusive sneak preview of Ireland’s new World Top 100 golf courses entry-in waiting. One word… wow. RELATED: Golf World Top 100 Links Courses in Britain and Ireland Golf World Top 100 Courses and Resorts editor Chris Bertram was one...

  • One of the greatest golf experiences in the world!

    Written by Chris Bertram / Rob Jerram on Monday 2 August 2021

    French super-club Les Bordes has officially unveiled its second golf course and it looks absolutely incredible! Designed by Gil Hanse, the man behind Castle Stuart, Streamsong Black and the Rio Olympics Course, Les Bordes’ eagerly awaited New Course is now open for play. Situated in France’s Loire Valley, just 60 miles south of Paris, the course was officially opened by the world-renowned...

  • Covid-19 restrictions end on England’s golf courses

    Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 19 July 2021

    Golfers can remove flags and use rakes again as England Golf updates Covid-19 guidance amid relaxation of restrictions. Golf clubs can remove “any restrictions around on course items” now following the latest coronavirus guidance from the governing body. England Golf’s amended ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ rules came into force after Prime Minister Boris Johnson lifted the remaining coronavirus lockdown regulations in the...

  • Win Payntr X 001 F golf shoes and caps!

    Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 12 July 2021

    Win performance-enhancing Payntr Golf X 001 F shoes and Payntr caps! Sports performance footwear experts Payntr entered the golf industry with the debut of the Payntr X 001 F golf shoe back in March, giving golfers a competitive advantage from the ground up by utilising a unique traction system born out of biomechanical insights. FULL REVIEW: Payntr Golf X 001 F shoes And...

  • Win three golf breaks at QHotels’ award-winning venues!

    Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 7 June 2021

    Win three two-night golf breaks at QHotels Group’s award-winning venues. We’ve teamed up with the QHotels Group, the UK’s largest golf resort operator, to offer one lucky reader the fantastic chance to win a two-night golfing break for two at THREE of its award-winning venues. RELATED: Europe’s best new course since Kingsbarns The featured resorts are Belton Woods in Lincolnshire, Dunston Hall in Norfolk...

  • Win a SIK Golf Putter as used by Bryson DeChambeau

    Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 17 June 2021

    Win a custom-built SIK Golf Putter, as used by reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. Most golfers may not be able to drive the ball like Bryson DeChambeau, but they can now mirror his putting success. RELATED: Everything you need to know about the 2021 US Open Featuring Descending Loft Technology (DLT) SIK Putters enable the golfer to present the putter face at a consistent launch...

  • Win a Bushnell Phantom 2 Golf GPS

    Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 16 June 2021

    We’ve got two Bushnell Golf Phantom 2 GPS to give away, pre-loaded with more than 38,000 courses and worth £139 each! The Bushnell Phantom 2 has numerous upgrades from its predecessor including GreenView distances with movable pin placements for even more accurate distances to the flag and “Dynamic Green Mapping,” which provides front/centre/back distance measurements no matter which direction you approach...

  • WIN! Skechers Go Golf shoes and a golf day at Forest of Arden

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 19 March 2021

    Win Skechers golf shoes, become one of our testers and play in a golf day at European Tour venue Forest of Arden! Always wanted to be golf equipment tester? Well today’s you’re lucky day! We want to give six readers the chance to become Skechers golf shoe testers. RELATED: Which Skechers golf shoe is best for you? We’ll send the chosen six a pair...

  • Close House celebrates 10-year anniversary

    Written by Chris Jones on Monday 10 May 2021

    Close House, two-time host venue of the European Tour’s British Masters and home to two Lee Westwood championship courses, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Just 15 miles from Newcastle, the venue has enjoyed a rapid rise in stature since its construction and has hosted numerous high-profile events, including last year’s British Masters – the first European Tour event to take place following...

  • Seve Ballesteros: 24 things you didn’t know about the golf legend

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 7 May 2021

    Ten years on from Seve Ballesteros’ tragic death, here are are 24 things you never knew about the golfing great and Ryder Cup legend.  1 Seve was born with a physical defect which meant his right shoulder would hang down below his left – the ideal address position. 2 He played in his first tournament at 10 and scored a 10 at...

  • Chart Hills Golf Club set to reopen after huge renovation

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 30 April 2021

    Chart Hills Golf Club’s Nick Faldo-designed course is set to reopen after year-long redevelopment. The Kent course is considered one of the ‘sleeping giants’ of English golf, but it looks set to be reawakened on June 1 when it relaunches following an intensive year-long redevelopment. RELATED: What are the Top 100 Golf Courses in England? The decision was made to officially close the Nick...

  • Golf is helping injured service personnel get back on track

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 11 November 2015

    For most people, golf is just a pastime. For some, it’s a genuine life-saver.  Take former fusilier Tom James, for instance, injured in Afghanistan in 2009 by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted in a tree. Waking from a coma two weeks later, Tom’s journey to recovery would be a long one. The explosion cost him his sight in one eye,...

  • How to practice like a Pro

    Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 3 January 2018

    Practice like three-time PGA Tour winner Brendan Steele, whose latest victory came at the 2017 Safeway Open in October Forget beating balls on the driving range and trying to beat your longest drive. You need to practice with a purpose, which means using the winter months to fine tune every aspect of your game ready for the summer.  Brendan Steele had just...

  • Epic new bucket-list links to be built

    Written by Chris Bertram on Monday 25 January 2021

    It might be located on the other side of the world, but we will take any good news in these golf-less times. And, to fans of links golf and classic architecture, that’s exactly what the overnight announcement from the Clayton, DeVries & Pont firm is. CDP is to start work designing an 18-hole course at Seven Mile Beach in Hobart, Tasmania.

  • The golf goals that will make 2021 your best year ever

    Written by Steve Astle on Thursday 2 January 2020

    Get your golf in shape for 2021 by setting short and long-term goals. Why not make a change for the better right now by writing down 10 golf goals you want to achieve in 2021? Giving yourself something to focus on – whether it’s more of an outcome goal like winning a medal at your club or more of a processing goal...

  • 10 reasons you need the new issue of Today’s Golfer

    Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 16 December 2020

    The new issue of Today’s Golfer, Britain’s best-selling golf magazine, is out now and it’s packed with things you simply can’t afford to miss, including how to play golf’s scariest shots, the new Golf World Top 100 Courses in the World ranking and a FREE 2021 wall planner! TG is no longer just your go-to for the best equipment coverage and tests in golf,...

  • From beginner to Pro in 2.5 years… on one leg!

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 9 October 2019

    Mike Browne has made fast progress since taking up golf as an Army amputee. His advice will make you a better golfer, while his story cannot fail to inspire you Imagine I told you about a man who didn’t pick up a golf club until he was 36 years old. Imagine that, within a year, his handicap had plummeted from 28...

  • Golf’s three wise men: John Jacobs, Peter Alliss, Donald Steel

    Written by Jock Howard on Monday 7 December 2020

    Peter Alliss, John Jacobs and Donald Steel are three doyens of British golf. In 2013 we got the three men together for an in-depth interview. Sadly, John and Peter have since passed away, but there their broad and fascinating views on the game they loved are timeless. John Jacobs, Peter Alliss and Donald Steel are three of the most eloquent and...

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