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Pitch is one of the UK's most popular indoor golf clubs

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...

You can now get an official golf handicap even if you're not a club member.

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...

String ball gives every player the chance to move their ball.

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: Michael Carrick's team consisting of Jonathan Woodgate, Andrew Cole & Liam Fray

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...

The short par-3 17th hole at Sawgrass is far from easy...

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...

The R&A and USGA are looking to change the rules on golf balls

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...

Will golf courses close for the Queen’s funeral?

Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 13 September 2022

Golf courses will be allowed to make their own decision on whether to close their facilities on the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. The ceremony will take place from 11am on Monday, September 19, at Westminster Abbey and the day has formerly been declared a Bank Holiday. However, as per Government guidance, there will be no formal obligation for...

Today's Golfer took on the Macmillan Longest Day Challenge at Woodhall Spa with the help of four Stewart Golf trolleys and bags.

15 hours, 1,300 shots, 150,000 steps… Inside Today’s Golfer’s Longest Day Challenge

Written by Chris Jones on Wednesday 6 July 2022

What happened when Today’s Golfer took on the Macmillan Longest Day Challenge and tackled 72 holes at world-famous Woodhall Spa on one of the hottest days of the year? Macmillan’s Longest Day Challenge is a big date in the UK golf calendar when hundreds commit to playing 72 holes on Summer Solstice. This year, Today’s Golfer took part, playing four rounds...

Gemma Hunter is Head of Handicapping and Course Rating for England Golf.

How do I get a golf handicap? The World Handicap System explained

Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 28 April 2022

How do I get a golf handicap? And how does the World Handicap System work? Use our easy-to-follow guide, compiled with England Golf’s Head of Handicapping and Course Rating. Have you got to grips with golf’s World Handicap System? The WHS replaced the UK’s CONGU system in November 2020, ensuring a level playing field for amateur club golfers across the globe. Getting a golf...

Inside the new Rules of Golf

Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 12 September 2018

Revealed: Everything you need to know about the new ‘Player’s Edition’ of rules that will come into effect on January 1, 2019 It’s official! Golf’s new rules have been ratified and published by the R&A and USGA, which means you’ve now got three months to get your head around 24 rules and 300 interpretations. For the first time ever, a print and digital copy...

Inside the new rules of golf: 11 rules you need to know

Written by Michael Catling on Friday 26 October 2018

Inside the new rules of golf: The R&A’s David Rickman tells us how – and why – they’ve changed Jump to: 11 new rules you need to know It’s official! Golf’s new rules have been ratified and published by the R&A and USGA, which means you’ve now got three months to get your head around 24 rules and 300 interpretations. For the...

Best golf books

Wednesday 1 April 2020

11 golf books every golfer should read Whether you are hoping for the next thing to help your game, want to read an exceptional retelling of true events or simply want an enjoyable story, then take a look at this list of the best golf books – we guarantee there’s something on it you’ll want to get stuck in to. Take advantage...

What the new World Handicap System means for you

Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 3 January 2019

How to get yourself ready for the new World Handicap System For several countries around the world, the World Handicap System came into effect on January 1, 2020. But while it won’t be implemented in the UK until November 2, 2020, it’s still worth getting prepared for the change. Martin Slumbers, R&A Chief Executive, said: “We want to make it more attractive...