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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 6 February 2019
The pursuit of power hurt Tiger, and spine surgeons warn the same could happen to you! Here’s why you need to pay attention, and the best ways to prevent future back problems. Striving to swing it like DJ could be doing more harm than good. Experts from Barrow Neurological Institute have warned that swinging hard and fast is triggering an epidemic...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 23 May 2019
It’s been just over two years since Kris Aves was left fighting for his life after getting caught up in a London terror attack. Doctors told him he’d never be able to move his legs again, let alone play golf. But with the help of The Golf Trust, The Shire, Mizuno and a Paragolfer, Kris is back doing the things...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 17 July 2019
Heading for Royal Portrush? Here’s a rundown of how much it costs to spend a day at The Open – from food and drink to what’s free and what you can buy from the Open shop. If you were one of the lucky ones to get a ticket to this year’s Open, the chances are you shelled out quite a bit...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 29 May 2019
Meet the teenager who has been tipped for stardom by Tommy Fleetwood… Who is he? England’s next big thing. Ranked as the 11th best amateur in the world, Conor made his European Tour debut, aged 16, at the British Masters, the same place Tommy Fleetwood did in 2008. Not bad. I was sitting my GCSE exams when I was 16… So is...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 23 May 2019
What’s on: Your guide to the biggest and best events this summer How many times do you hear about something after the event, and wish you had known about it sooner? Quite a lot, if you’re like us, which is why we wanted to do something about it. In this new monthly series, we’ll shed light on some of the most popular...
Wednesday 25 September 2019
A new book, Mulligan, features 18 golfers who demonstrate how the power of the human spirit can move people to achieve their goals, despite significant obstacles. Mulligan, published by the European Disabled Golf Association, features 18 golfers who demonstrate how the power of the human spirit can move people to achieve their goals, despite significant obstacles. The European Disabled Golf Association has...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 23 September 2019
Nick Edmund has walked nearly 2,000 miles carrying his golf bag around Scotland and Ireland. He’s played the 4th hole on 85 of the best courses, each time flying the flag (quite literally) for fellow cancer sufferers and raising money to fight the disease… Nick Edmund is remarkably upbeat for a man who, just hours earlier, was undergoing yet another course...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 15 November 2019
More than 100 courses have hosted the Masters, US Open, Open and US PGA – and Joey Hines has played every single one of them. He’s got the scorecards to prove it, as well as 38 years of incredible stories covering everywhere from Augusta to Royal Portrush… Joey Hines is just a golf nut at heart. A PGA pro by trade,...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 3 July 2018
Inside Carnoustie’s new clubhouse: This is where the Pro’s will be hiding out and even hitting balls during The Open If you’ve ever wondered how the other half live, take a look inside Carnoustie’s spectacular new clubhouse. The £5 million building, which only opened to members and visitors in April, will be converted into a lavish “players’ lounge” during The Open...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 3 July 2018
Why Tommy Fleetwood might be the man to pick, plus eight other facts about Carnoustie 1. Carnoustie is the longest Open venue on record, having played at 7,421 yards in 2007. This year it will be reduced to 7,402 yards, but only to accommodate grandstands around the first tee. 2. Golfing greats Allan Robertson, Old Tom Morris and James Braid all fiddled with...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 3 July 2018
Carnoustie is regarded as one of – if not the – toughest courses among the 10 on The Open Championship rota. The winner in July will need to navigate more than 110 bunkers, the constant winds that whip off the North Sea and the notorious Barry Burn… In order to conquer this course, they will need to play several shots consistently...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 3 July 2018
Jack Nicklaus calls it the toughest golf course on The Open rota, so what makes Carnoustie so tricky? We asked the men in charge of getting the course ready for the world’s best … What Craig Boath and Sandy Reid don’t know about Carnoustie isn’t worth knowing. Craig (below left) is the Head Greenkeeper; Sandy (right) is the Links Superintendent. With...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 6 June 2018
Ex-Royal Marine Aaron Moon lost his leg after being blown up in Afghanistan. But he won’t let that stop him achieving his dream of playing on the European Tour. This is his story… Golf was never more than a hobby for Aaron Moon. He simply didn’t have the time. When he wasn’t serving in the Marines, he was playing rugby for...