Written by Michael Catling on Monday 30 October 2017
In our ‘golf’s biggest questions answered’ series, we decided to put the myth to the test – are trees really 90% air? Let’s face it, you probably know the answer. And we had a pretty good idea, too. But that didn’t stop us from finding six different types of trees at Burghley Park Golf Club in Lincolnshire and firing a bunch...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 28 June 2018
It’s going to take brains and brawn to overcome this year’s Ryder Cup course. We played it to find out how just how tough it will be If golf courses were fit to feature in the Louvre, Le National’s Albatros course would take pride of place among the Raphaels and Da Vincis. Situated 20 miles south west of Paris, the par-71 layout looks...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 17 January 2018
It’s a raid! We joined the crackdown on fake golf gear Counterfeit golf gear is a booming business in the UK, so you cannot blame manufacturers and distributors for wanting to bust the people responsible. We joined Staffordshire Trading Standards on a raid to uncover the dark side of the golf retail industry… There are some things a journalism degree doesn’t prepare...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 26 January 2018
How do you fancy setting a new Guinness World Record? Your chances of winning the Open may be incredibly slim, but that doesn’t mean you can’t secure your place in golfing history. The Guinness World Records Book is jam-packed with weird and wonderful feats, many of which are just begging to be broken. Ian Poulter, Matt Fitzpatrick, Matthew Southgate and Tyrrell Hatton...
Tuesday 27 February 2018
Could your handicap be about to change every day in a week? It may seem ludicrous but that’s what could happen in 2020 due to the introduction of the new World Handicap System. Put the pitch forks down. The R&A and USGA may be up to their tricks again, fiddling with golf’s rules, but the good news is that you’ve got...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 20 November 2017
80 days and 20,093 shots: The incredible story of one golfer, his caddie and a 1,250-mile playing challenge across Mongolia Adam Rolston’s journey had taken him across frozen rivers, up and over glaciers and into the 40-degree heat of the Gobi Desert. Along the way, he had lost 135 golf balls, ridden a camel and inadvertently adopted a dog. Everything had...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 5 December 2017
David Leadbetter has worked with the greats of the game, so who better to dispel some of the myths about teaching and the golf swing What David Leadbetter doesn’t know about the golf swing isn’t worth knowing. The 65-year-old has written eight instruction books and built a coaching empire which includes more than 34 academies in nine countries. His big break came...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 30 December 2016
Ryder Cup prodigy Thomas Pieters took the world of golf by storm in the sun at Hazeltine National and we think the Belgian is one to watch in 2017, with the 24-year-old set to be a new face in the 2017 Masters field. We caught up with him for an interesting chat which covered everything from Space Jam to Carnoustie and...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 31 January 2017
Imagine being able to get a game using one of the European Tour’s top caddies. He could help you plot your way around a course. He’d advise on the best strategy for a particular hole. And he’d probably talk you out of hitting that hero shot with a hybrid from the rough behind the trees… If you’re fed-up of making stupid...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 13 July 2017
TG Top 50 coach and Birkdale Head Pro Brian Hodgkinson talks you through the four key shots players will need at Royal Birkdale for the 146th Open. From getting out of the 120 tough bunkers to keeping it under the wind with your drives, Brian offers his advice on how to negotiate the links course. Keep your drive under the wind The...
Written by Michael Catling on Sunday 16 July 2017
‘There are no tricks here’: Royal Birkdale course manager Chris Whittle reveals the challenges facing the biggest names in golf Crisp greens, immaculate bunkers and perfectly-manicured fairways. It doesn’t happen by chance, which is why Royal Birkdale has long been regarded as one of the best venues on the Open rota. The current custodian of the famous Lancashire links is Chris...
Friday 25 August 2017
It’s no secret that golf can be an expensive game when you factor in the cost of clubs, green fees and golf balls. But for one player, his biggest expense is dog biscuits! Barry Gell, of Dunfermline, Fife, rewards his collie Jess with a treat every time she finds a golf ball. That may not seem like much, but she’s fetched...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 27 April 2017
How much do you have in common with a former Masters champion? Every month in Today’s Golfer magazine, we aim to seek out just how much in common you have with the world’s top golfers. This month, we spoke to World Golf Hall of Famer and former World No.1 Ian Woosnam. Have you ever rushed on to the 1st tee just before your...
Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 23 June 2022
We’ve teamed up with Rockliffe Hall to offer golfers the chance to compete in the ‘Ultimate Challenge Open’ and play the longest course in England! Rockliffe Hall is famous for being the only five-star golf hotel in the north of England. But what you may not realise is that it is also home to the longest golf course in the UK. Every...
Written by Mark Flanagan on Wednesday 27 April 2022
Two great opportunities to pick up a motoring classic Luxury vehicle auction specialists Silverstone Auctions will be featured at two popular luxury car sales events at Sywell Aerodrome, in Northampton later this year. Formed in 2011, Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for the sale of classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles as...
Written by Mark Flanagan on Thursday 21 April 2022
Four rounds, over 20 miles and one amazing cause Want to feel good about your game? Round up a team of mates to play four rounds in 24 hours and get fundraising to support people with cancer. Now in its 22nd year, Macmillan Cancer Support’s Longest Day Golf Challenge is one of the most anticipated events of the summer for thousands of...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 14 March 2022
As Maurice Flitcroft’s extraordinary story hits the big screen, we review The Phantom of the Open, starring Mark Rylance and Sally Hawkins. Golf has always had a chequered history on the big screen. If it wasn’t for the connection with golf, we probably wouldn’t bother watching Tin Cup, Caddyshack or Happy Gilmore again… and they’re the good ones. But The Phantom of...
Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 19 July 2021
The R&A launches #FOREEVERYONE campaign which aims to get more women and girls playing golf. The R&A’s participation campaign aims to encouraging more women and girls to play golf by showcasing the sport and providing practical advice on how anyone can get started. RELATED: Meg MacLaren on the benefits of the Phoenix party hole #FOREeveryone highlights the many benefits of playing golf, including the...
Written by Mark Flanagan on Thursday 25 November 2021
Always wanted to play golf at Valderrama? New ‘Sotogrande Experience’ will make your dreams come true. Andalucia in Spain is home to some of the best golf courses on the continent and now you can play the three jewels in the region’s crown as part of a superb new ‘Stay and Play’ package. RELATED: Golf World Top 100 Courses and Resorts Located...
Written by Michael Catling on Monday 1 November 2021
Amir Malik has made it his mission to enpower and inspire Muslims to get into golf. This is how he’s doing it… Since taking up golf seven years ago, Amir Malik has experienced everything from indifference and curiosity to hostility because of his beliefs – and the colour of his skin. As a practising Muslim, he prays five times a day, eats...