Tuesday 1 September 2015
David Leadbetter is the Godfather of modern golf instruction. Now 63 and still going strong, it seems he’s been improving golfers’ skills and games – from hackers to superstars – for a lifetime. Between them his students have celebrated 20 major titles, 100-plus individual worldwide tournament victories and there are now 23 full-time Leadbetter golf academies in 12 countries. “I was one...
Written by Today's Golfer on Wednesday 26 August 2015
At the American Golf National Academy Dan Konyk became American Golf’s first ever Long Drive Champion. Using a 9 deg Callaway Hyper X with Fujikura shaft and a Titleist Pro V1 ball, Konyk hit an incredible 333 yards despite torrential rain, beating off tough competition from the other finalists. The competition attracted more than a thousand golfers across the UK. Only...
Wednesday 26 August 2015
There are certain topics that generate impassioned debate among golfers like no other. Slow play is one. Tiger Woods is another. But handicaps, perhaps more than any other subject, really get us going. When we posted on our Facebook page the news that CONGU and England Golf had agreed changes to the handicap system that would see the maximum men’s...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 14 August 2015
Less than a year on from hosting the “best ever” Ryder Cup, Scotland has reiterated its desire to stage the world’s biggest golf events and to promote equality throughout the game by submitting a bid to host the 2019 Solheim Cup at The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire. Pitting the best female professional golfers in Europe against their United States counterparts, in...
Written by 888sport on Wednesday 12 August 2015
Billy Foster spoke exclusively to 888sport at the start of the season. As the players prepare for the US PGA Championship, we see what he had to say. On Tiger never dominating again, what it’s like caddying for the former World Number One and the advice he would give him now “He’s been a great champion and he’s a fantastic golfer...
Monday 10 August 2015
Callaway’s Great Big Bertha is back! It’s almost 25 years since the original Great Big Bertha was launched. At the time the driver changed the game and was quickly adopted as the #1 on Tour. With such pedigree its no surprise Callaway have decided to redesign and relaunch this legendary model for 2015. Find out more about the new Big Bertha >> TG...
Friday 7 August 2015
• 100,000 Your Race to Dubai challenge rounds played by golf fans around the world • More than 4,000 golf courses played on Your Race to Dubai across 25 countries • European Tour professionals have won 60% of Your Race to Dubai challenges, halved just 9% and lost 31% In just 80 days, golf fans around the globe have notched up...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 5 August 2015
IOC President Thomas Bach reveals his hopes and dreams for golf’s long-awaited return to the Olympics in Brazil in 2016… *Why was it important for you and the IOC to bring back to the Olympic Games in 2016? THOMAS BACH: As for bringing golf back, I think it was an important step because the growing worldwide representation of golf, the attractivity...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 5 August 2015
The Olympics gets underway exactly a year today and that’s great news for golf which makes a welcome return to the world’s biggest sporting arena – it last featured in 1904! Sixty players will be battling to strike gold, along with silver and bronze, over 72 holes of strokeplay, with no team component, for both men and women. The 60 players will...
Monday 3 August 2015
Nick Faldo talked us through his top 10 golf courses in the UK When Britain’s most-decorated golfer selects his favourite UK courses, you had better sit up and take notice. Sir Nick Faldo’s illustrious career saw him win six Majors, while playing virtually all of the world’s leading courses. Since retiring he has moved into course architecture and has created outstanding...
Written by Today's Golfer on Thursday 30 July 2015
If your game needs some help, head to the new American Golf National Academy, which was opened last week by Stoke City keeper Shay Given. Based at High Legh Park Golf Club, Knutsford, the state-of-the-art facility offers PGA professionals in store, top coaches on the range, the latest golf equipment and fantastic range facilities. Hot on the heels of coaching American amateur Jordan...
Wednesday 29 July 2015
Ladies Tour star Charley Hull and BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty are leading a new drive to get more women playing golf. A video campaign called #ThisGirlGolfs is designed to shift the perception that it’s a man’s game, and inspire participation by showcasing women who are already enjoying the game at all levels. The short film below features women and girls of...
Thursday 23 July 2015
The Berenberg Gary Player Invitational concluded in style on Monday (20 July) and further affirmed the union of golf and giving in what has been an extra special year for the event. This year the Black Knight has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of his career Grand Slam and his 80th Birthday, whilst title sponsor Berenberg celebrates their 425th anniversary. The...
Wednesday 22 July 2015
The event, which celebrated TaylorMade Golf’s 15 years of Driver dominance, brought together some of the biggest names in the sport including Stephen Gallacher, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson for a private Q&A session to share their experiences and give insight to VIPs and the media before the tournament. Macdonald Hotels & Resorts invited the children as part of...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Friday 24 July 2015
England fast bowler Stuart has signed up for the world-famous Belfry Hotel & Resort. The hero of England’s 1st Ashes Test victory over the Aussies in Cardiff – he’s a three-time Ashes winner – commented: “The Belfry is one of our country’s most iconic sporting venues, having hosted the Ryder Cup on four different occasions, so I am very proud to...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 July 2015
Former Open champions Tony Jacklin and Paul Lawrie form part of a star studded cast set to grace the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship this year. The event which takes place from the 11-14th August at Nailcote Hall, Warwickshire has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining events in British golf today. Hosting the Championship for the seventh year running...
Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 8 July 2015
Rory McIlroy will miss the first Champion Golfers Ghallenge at St Andrews next week – and the chance to tee it up in an exhibition match alongside Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods. The unique event will see players whose Open victories span 60 years taking part. The defending champion was scheduled to be one of them, until he seriously...
Wednesday 1 July 2015
Members of Merseyside-based Bunkers Golf Society stood straight and proud. They were steeling themselves for some serious on-course action, poised to go into battle on the splendid links of North Wales GC against old foes The Grimshaw from Skelmersdale. But the three-day Ryder Cup-style early season tournament ended in disappointment for the Bunkers boys, who could not repeat their ‘Miracle...
Written by Today's Golfer on Tuesday 30 June 2015
After the success of last year’s Junior event, American Golf – in association with PING – is rolling out its Junior Championship across the UK this summer with all proceeds being donated to The Golf Foundation. There will be 6 regional qualifying events across the country in July and August, with the Grand Final taking place on 26th August at PING’s...
Written by Courses & Travel Editor Kevin Brown on Monday 29 June 2015
Another string of top names have been added to the already spectacular line-up celebrating the “Union of Golf and Giving” at the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational on July 20 at Wentworth GC. The all-star field now includes eight-time Major winner Tom Watson, as well as 2010 Open Champion and recent U.S. Open runner-up Louis Oosthuizen and Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter (pictured). Major...