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  • 39 top value parkland courses you should play this season…

    Written by Kevin Brown on Thursday 9 March 2017

    The new season is just around the densely tree-lined dogleg and below are 39 amazing value parkland courses you should pit your wits and skills against in 2017…  ENGLAND Addington Court, Surrey Excellent all round golf centre with two 18-hole layouts – the Fred Hawtree-designed Championship and Falconwood – supported by a 32 bay floodlight range. Brampton Park, Cambs Splendid mature parkland with a sound...

  • Rules of golf: R&A and USGA propose changes

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 1 March 2017

    The R&A and USGA have announced proposals that could mark significant changes to several of golf’s well known rules in a bid to modernise the game. The governing bodies have spent five years reviewing the rules to come up with these new proposals, which target subjects such as pace of play and touching the sand in a bunker. In total...

  • Tour players react to proposed rule changes

    Written by Camilla Tait on Thursday 2 March 2017

    The R&A and the USGA have proposed substantial changes to many of the current rules of golf, and some of the biggest names in the sport took to social media to give their opinions – and they had a LOT to say.   The changes, which include proposals such as allowing distance measuring devices and unintentional grounding of the club...

  • 20 stunning courses you’ve probably never even heard of…

    Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 3 March 2017

    We’ve scoured the country to unearth 20 simply sensational courses there’s every chance you didn’t even know existed let alone have visited and played. And you can play them from £15! Leighton Buzzard, Beds It’s Woburn-like in places – several fairways are overlooked by tall timber – but half the price to play! It’s also where Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter learnt his...

  • Quiz of the Week!

    Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 6 March 2017

    Think you were paying attention to everything golf last week? Test yourself and find out!...

  • Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley played an advisory part in the redesign of Wentworth's West Course

    Wentworth reveals dramatic revamp to West Course

    Written by Camilla Tait on Monday 6 March 2017

    Wentworth has revealed the first look at its dramatic multi-million pound revamp, which includes a complete transformation of all greens and bunkers in a bid to restore it to a course that more closely resembles its original design. When Chris Wood returns to the site of his 2016 BMW PGA Championship victory, he will be playing a very unfamiliar version of...

  • Callaway offer high performing products with 2017 Spring/Summer range

    Tuesday 7 March 2017

    In their newest Spring Summer range Callaway Apparel offers technologically advanced, high performing products with a focus on meeting the specific needs of the golfer. Inspired by the tour and new for 2017, Callaway Apparel have combined modern colours, styles and fits with innovative and performance fabrics which are available across three ranges -Men’s, Ladies and their signature X-range. The garments are...

  • Macmillan Cancer Support’s Longest Day Golf Challenge 2017

    Wednesday 8 March 2017

    Macmillan Cancer Support’s Longest Day Golf Challenge is back for 2017 – and you and your mates could win the chance to tee off in the Algarve if you enter!  The idea remains simple – get together with three team mates and tackle four rounds of golf in one day. Take advantage of the longest day of the year on Wednesday...

  • Ian Poulter’s company IJP Design to close

    Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 8 March 2017

    Ian Poulter has announced that IJP Design is to close following its failed restructuring attempts to survive in the current market.  The business was launched in 2007 but will close its doors on the 2nd April, citing the inability to justify its continuation. “It has always been out aim to run a unique and high quality product business that reflected my personality...

  • Reader Test: TaylorMade TP5/TP5x Golf Balls

    Wednesday 1 March 2017

    TaylorMade say their new TP5 and TP5x balls are the most complete tour balls ever. To simplify the mystery behind picking the right ball for your game, they’ve developed softer and firmer versions so you choose purely based on feel. With Jason Day, Dustin Johsnon, Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose putting TP5s in play – and Jon Rahm winning with on the...

  • Charity golfers to cycle 80 miles and play 18 holes at 16 golf courses in ONE DAY

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 7 March 2017

    Eight friends from Cambridge are set to embark on a unique mid-summer golf and cycling challenge to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice. The event, aptly named ‘Rider Cup 2017’, will see eight golfers play 18 holes on 16 different golf courses within the available 17 hours of daylight on June 15.  Not such...

  • QHotels introduce new High St shopping vouchers scheme

    Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 7 March 2017

    Golfers placing corporate and society bookings at any of QHotels’ 10 golf venues will be able to reap their own reward on the High St thanks to the UK’s largest golf resort operator introducing Golf Rewards, a new loyalty scheme. With every golf event booked, for 12 or more golfers, the group organiser will be rewarded with High St shopping vouchers...

  • TESTED: Cobra’s single-length irons

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 6 January 2017

    How do single-length irons fare against their standard equivalents? For the first time same-length irons will be widely available in 2017, thanks to Cobra Golf. Here, we pit these new One Length designs against their standard length brothers to see if the concept’s got legs. TOP STORIES Reader Test: Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip FIRST HIT: Cobra One Length irons Cobra reveal ‘electronic’ King F7 Driver plus...

  • England Golf clamping down hard on dodgy handicaps

    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...

  • Watch Europe’s best in action for FREE

    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,...

  • On the right track to the Home of Golf

    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...

  • 54 stunning courses you can play for under £40

    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...

  • Joe Miller is a two-time World Long Drive Champion

    Joe Miller to front World Long Drive Series

    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...

  • Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy

    Club golfers get chance to play at British Masters

    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.

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