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  • It’s time for the gongs they didn’t ask for! The Today’s Golfer (Alternative) Golf Awards 2024

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 24 December 2024

    The best and worst of 2024… featuring two giraffes, 85 liters of beer, and consecutive holes-in-one. It’s always nice to be recognized by your industry peers. Whether you’re picking up an Oscar for Best Actress or being celebrated at the Chicken Cottage Awards (yes, they really happen), you go home safe in the knowledge that people you respect have noticed your...

  • Bryson DeChambeau gets the better of Rory McIlroy AGAIN! This time in brand new world golf ranking

    Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 27 November 2024

    The Today’s Golfer 2024 ranking of the 100 Most Influential People in Golf sees DeChambeau overtake McIlroy for the first time – and that wasn’t the only big move… In the battle of golf’s two biggest personalities, Bryson DeChambeau got the better of Rory McIlroy at Pinehurst, snatching a US Open victory that looked like Rory’s for the taking. Now we can...

  • Who will win golf’s biggest prizes in 2025?

    Written by Michael Catling on Monday 30 December 2024

    From who will win the Masters to which team will lift the Ryder Cup, our team of contributors predict what will happen in the big events that matter this season. Let’s dive straight in… Who will win the Masters? Michael Catling: Scottie Scheffler. He’s the boring but obvious choice as an Augusta specialist and a serial contender whenever he tees it up.

  • How well does Donald Trump’s golfing etiquette reflect his approach to politics?

    Friday 8 November 2024

    As we await Donald Trump’s return to The Oval Office, we revisit Rick Reilly’s book – Commander In Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump – to see what we can learn about the President-elect from his alleged on-course antics. Donald Trump’s golf handicap may be a bit iffy Donald Trump having a handicap of 3 would be extremely impressive for a septuagenarian part-timer, but...

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    Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 29 November 2023

    In every issue there are exclusive interviews with star players, equipment tests and buying advice, PGA pro tips to you help you shoot lower scores and our highly regarded Top 100 course rankings from around the world. Here is what you get with a Print+ Subscription… – 13 Editions of Today’s Golfer delivered to your doorstep, every one featuring expert tips, in-depth gear...

  • Best Golf Podcasts 2024: From The Chipping Forecast to NLU – 10 Pods Every Golf Fan MUST Listen To

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 25 October 2022

    What are the best golf podcasts? I’ve listened to thousands of hours of content so you know which ones are worth listening to. Most of us can’t get enough of golf as it is, and with the emergence of podcasts it’s never been easier to love the game. Everyone is getting in on the act from professional golfers to renowned broadcasters,...

  • Pitch unveils four new clubs across the UK and Ireland. It’s still golf…just not as you know it

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 9 July 2024

    Premium indoor golf club Pitch is set for a major expansion with new venues opening in London, Dublin, Manchester, and Birmingham. The new venues, including a third London opening in Canary Wharf, aim to elevate Pitch’s standing as one of the UK’s most premium and popular indoor golf clubs, helping to increase the game’s diversity and accessibility. Further domestic expansions are set...

  • Pitch Golf partners with Trackman to fuel expansion and promote diversity in golf

    Friday 9 February 2024

    The modern golf club designed for golfers of all skill levels, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Trackman. Having been in discussions for the past year, Pitch founders Elliot Godfrey and Chris Ingham have been impressed by Trackman’s commitment to indoor golf, an area they see tremendous growth in moving forward. The partnership further validates Pitch’s remarkable success...

  • Master links golf at Trump Turnberry with PGA Professional Andrew Murray

    Friday 9 February 2024

    Former DP World Tour winner and golf fitness expert Natalie Lowe to head up teaching masterclass at the iconic venue in April. Trump Turnberry and leading PGA Professional and broadcaster Andrew Murray – a former winner on the DP World Tour – have joined forces to set up two three-day instruction clinics at the resort’s state-of-the-art teaching academy. Both clinics will follow the same itinerary...

  • How non-members can get an official golf handicap

    Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 5 October 2021

    England Golf launches iGolf, a new digital community that offers non-club golfers in England the opportunity to obtain and maintain an official handicap.  Society and charity golf days are about to get a whole lot fairer. Non-club golfers in England can now sign up to iGolf and pay an annual fee of £40 in exchange for a World Handicap Index, as...

  • 21 of the toughest courses in the UK

    Written by Kevin Brown on Tuesday 28 March 2017

    Every golfer enjoys and relishes a challenge…and that is exactly what you’ll get if you tee it up at any of the 21 courses listed below. They’re arguably the most challenging layouts you’re ever likely to face so are you prepared to pit your wits and skills against ther toughest courses around? Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland A links beast as well as a...

  • 16 fun golf formats that you have to try

    Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 1 December 2021

    If you’re bored of the weekly stableford with your mates, here are 16 new formats to freshen things up and provide some new fun on the golf course. For a game that is anything but predictable, it’s ironic that most golf competitions follow the strokeplay, stableford or matchplay formats. They may be good fun, but there are hundreds of other ways...

  • Michael Carrick Foundation Golf Day: An amazing event for a fantastic cause

    Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 12 September 2023

    Michael Carrick held his annual golf day for the Michael Carrick Foundation at Prestbury Golf Club, sponsored by Clubhouse Golf – The UK’s No.1 Golf Retailer Michael Carrick is most well-known for his successful career as a professional footballer. He played the majority of his career under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and represented England on 34 occasions. As Michael’s playing...

  • Iona Stephen joins Today’s Golfer’s growing team

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 14 April 2023

    Broadcaster Iona Stephen has joined Today’s Golfer as a regular contributor to Britain’s No.1 golf magazine and todays-golfer.com The former professional golfer will offer regular insight and opinion from her life covering the Majors and the world’s biggest events, giving her unique take on the biggest stories in the game. Stephen’s career has seen her work for Sky Sports Golf, CBS, the...

  • How amateur golfers fare on the 17th at Sawgrass

    Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 7 March 2023

    How would an amateur golfer do at TPC Sawgrass’ famous 17th hole compared to the pros? The 17th at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most famous holes in golf. A short par-3 made infinitely more difficult by its island green, the Stadium Course’s penultimate hole has seen all sorts of drama over the years as the PGA Tour’s finest battle...

  • Does Donald Trump lie and cheat at golf? | Today’s Golfer

    Thursday 11 June 2020

    When a simple tweet gets out of hand… A few days ago, we posted a harmless tweet asking people which celebrity they would most like to play golf with. We expected a few replies. We weren’t surprised to see Piers Morgan come in for some stick. But we didn’t expect THIS: We have our suspicions over whether the messages from Trump are real or...

  • My life in golf: Wayne Rooney

    Written by Kevin Brown on Monday 30 January 2017

    Former England football captain and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney joins TG to discuss his love of golf, the weaknesses in his game and his golfing goals. Wayne Rooney has just broken Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time goal-scoring record for Manchester United, with his 250th strike for the club. “Obviously it is a proud moment,” Rooney said. “It is a bit of a...

  • Rules of Golf: 2023 update explained

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 8 November 2022

    The R&A and the USGA have unveiled an update to the Rules of Golf for 2023 in a bid to make them easier to understand and apply. We delve into the key changes to explain how they will impact your game. It’s already been four years since the R&A and USGA made the biggest changes to the Rules of Golf that we...

  • How to make golf more sustainable

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 5 October 2022

    From biodegradable tees to making space for wildlife, Sustainable Golf Week shows golfers how they can make a difference. Sustainability has rightly become an increasing focus in golf in recent years, with more thought now going into how golf courses can be kinder to the environment, as well as more products being made using recycled materials and in more environmentally...

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