Monday 12 September 2016
You can enjoy a seven-night golf holiday at this world class resort south of Lisbon, which boasts a Top 100 ranked course. This is your chance to win a luxury experience for you and three friends by winning an exclusive golf break, courtesy of Troia Resort and European Tour Properties. European Tour Properties, a network of 22 world class golf venues, all...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 September 2016
Legendary Ryder Cup venue The Belfry this week hosted…several Ryder Cup legends. The world-famous West Midlands venue, the spiritual home of the Ryder Cup, is where Tony Jacklin twice captained the European Ryder Cup team. But this week, in Jacklin’s charity event, there wasn’t quite so much at stake… However, an impressive array of golfing stars and celebrities battled it out in...
Written by Kevin Brown on Friday 9 September 2016
West Sussex golf club Mannings Heath is undergoing one of the biggest changes in its 100 year history….the new owners are converting one of the two 18-hole courses, the Kingfisher, to 9 holes and planting a vineyard on the 500 acre estate to create a ‘wine experience’ at the 18th century manor and clubhouse. On the decision to convert the Kingfisher...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 7 September 2016
Tiger Woods is to return to competitive golf at the Safeway Open in October and William Hill are offering 50/1 that he returns to the winners enclosure at first attempt. Tiger is odds on at 4/6 to make the cut. Meanwhile he is 9/2 to win another major before he retires from golf. “We always had a rule never to take on...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 6 September 2016
Despite a timely return to form for Rory Mcllroy, it seems that William Hill customers are convinced that 2016 will see the USA win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008. As of today an astonishing 89% of the money placed has been for team USA, 9% on Europe and just 2% on the draw. “There has been an overwhelming...
Written by Edward Colman on Monday 5 September 2016
The Scottish pub famed as the birthplace of the British Open Golf Championship has been placed on the market, shortly after undergoing a successful refurbishment and re-launch. The historic Red Lion in Prestwick on the South Ayrshire coast has been going for almost 200 years and was the preferred meeting place of a group of enthusiastic golfers who in 1851 decided...
Written by Today's Golfer on Thursday 1 September 2016
ClubstoHire.com is offering travelling British golfers extra value by freezing its prices on rental sets, despite the value of the Pound falling by more than 10% since the Brexit vote in June. The Dublin-based rental firm continues to offer UK customers sets of the latest clubs on the market from between £32 and £55 per week at locations around the world,...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 31 August 2016
Rory McIlroy talks style, being an athlete and leading by example both on and off the course to Today’s Golfer. He may be one of the biggest golfers on the planet, but Rory McIlroy is just like any other sports fan. Get him talking about football and he takes some stopping. When he’s not on the course or in the gym, he’s...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 1 September 2016
Friday night saw an incredible display of power hitting as Lucas Dornan became the American Golf Long Drive Champion, winning a hamper of products from Garmin and a place in the World Long Drive Championship. Using a 3 degree Callaway XR 16 with Fujikura XXX shaft Lucas overcame stiff competition, beating Dave Evans from Bedford with his last and only legal...
Written by Edward Colman on Wednesday 31 August 2016
European golfers can match their Ryder Cup heroes from today, as leading apparel brand Galvin Green introduces the next generation of premium waterproof garments in the stunning white and two-tone blue uniform colours of Team Europe. Team Captain Darren Clarke has selected four exclusive lines for the new Galvin Green Ryder Cup range set to make its competitive debut at Hazeltine...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 30 August 2016
Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke said Lee Westwood will be his “general” for the tournament at Hazeltine. The Englishman was confirmed as a wildcard pick, on Tuesday morning, alongside Germany’s Martin Kaymer, 31, and Belgian rookie Thomas Pieters, 24. Westwood is relishing the opportunity to face the US team but isn’t underestimating the task Team Europe have on their hands. “Yeah,...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 30 August 2016
Darren Clarke has confirmed Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters as his wildcard picks for the 2016 Ryder Cup. Pieters becomes the sixth rookie in the team after a great run of form in recent weeks while Westwood will make his 10th consecutive appearance in next month’s contest at Hazeltine and Kaymer earns his fourth cap. Clarke said: “To get it...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 30 August 2016
Thomas Pieters has been speaking about what being included in team Europe for the upcoming Ryder Cup means to him after Darren Clarke’s announcement from Wentworth this morning “It has been a little bit crazy, especially closing out the tournament like I did on Sunday,” he said “I am just really proud of myself [for] winning another tournament. “You try to win tournaments...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 30 August 2016
The Deutsche Bank Championship is one of the youngest events on the PGA Tour but there is plenty riding on the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoff series. Due to a public holiday in the States the tournament runs from Friday to Monday instead of the traditional Thursday to Sunday. The Arnold Palmer-designed TPC Boston is hosting the tournament with Rickie...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 30 August 2016
With just hours to go until the official announcement on Europe’s wildcard picks, William Hill have suspended betting on Luke Donald being named as Darren Clarke’s final pick. The decision was made after a rush of bets in shops around the North East of England backed his odds in from 7/1 to 6/4 in the space of just an hour. “At the...
Friday 26 August 2016
Time flies when you’re having fun and the clock is ticking with the British Masters drawing ever closer. This year’s event runs from Thursday October 13th to Sunday October 16th with Luke Donald, former World Number One, returning to The Grove in his role as tournament Ambassador. Founded in 1946, the British Masters was originally referred to as the Dunlop Masters, and...
Written by PA Staff on Thursday 25 August 2016
Elite golfers are prone to having mismatched hip joints, leading to reduced movement and pain, research has shown. One theory is that constantly practising golf swings may induce a change on one side, causing the ball joint in the hip to become more egg-shaped. Scientists who set out to investigate hip problems in golfers were surprised to find that almost a fifth...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 5 July 2016
Rob McGarr is doing his best to get from a 10 handicap to scratch. Catch up on his journey so far: Part One: How hard can it be to go from 10 to scratch? Part Two: I’m trying to get from 10 to scratch, and now I’m off 11… Part Three: My first cut and two costly missed tiddlers Part Four: How many hours...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 23 August 2016
Andrew Johnston captured the hearts of the golfing world at the Open Championship last month but he is keeping his feet firmly on the floor when it comes to his chances of making Europe’s Ryder Cup Team. Rory McIlroy, Danny Willett, Henrik Stenson, Chris Wood, Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose, Rafa Cabrera Bello, Andy Sullivan and Matt Fitzpatrick all secured their places...
Written by Edward Colman on Tuesday 23 August 2016
The Barclays has undergone a series of name changes and next year it’ll be known as The Northern Trust but one thing hasn’t changed it is always a highly competitive few days golf. The tournament was first staged in 1967 and has been the first leg of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup since its inception in 2007. The stakes are high becuase...