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  • Keith Pelley and the DP World Tour have yet to reveal what action they will take against LIV Golf rebels.

    Six things to know about the 2020 European Tour schedule

    Written by Michael Catling on Monday 29 June 2020

    1. New and returning tournaments The European Tour season will resume with back-to-back $500,000 events in Austria, co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour. The Austrian Open (July 9-12) and Euram Bank Open (July 15-18) will be followed by a six-week ‘UK Swing’, starting with the British Masters. Three new events – the English Championship, Celtic Classic and UK Championship – will be played in...

  • The European Tour will become the DP World Tour from 2022.

    New era as golf’s European Tour becomes DP World Tour

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 9 November 2021

    The European Tour will become the DP World Tour from the start of the 2022 season in a new era for golf. The European Tour group and DP World today jointly announced a ground-breaking evolution to their long-term partnership, with DP World becoming the new title sponsor of the group’s main tour from the start of the 2022 season. WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Greg Norman...

  • The new DP World Tour will see a minimum of 47 tournaments in 27 countries.

    DP World Tour 2022 schedule: 47 tournaments in 27 countries!

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 9 November 2021

    Full schedule for the first DP World Tour season announced as European Tour begins a new era. The European Tour will become the DP World Tour from the start of the new season. The new look Tour will see total prize money break through the $200 million mark for the first time, with a new minimum prize fund of $2 million...

  • Nelly Korda is on course to win Olympic Golf gold for USA at Tokyo 2020.

    Olympic Golf: Women’s leaderboard, tee times, how to watch Tokyo 2020 and more

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 1 June 2021

    World No.1 Nelly Korda takes a three-shot lead into the final round of the Women’s Olympic Golf Tournament as the USA stay on course to take gold in both Tokyo 2020 events at Kasumigaseki Country Club following Xander Schauffele’s success in the men’s tournament.  JUMP TO: Men’s Golf Review | History A two-under par 69 in the third round put Nelly Korda in pole position to...

  • Golfer Tiger Woods has been injured in a car crash in Los Angeles.

    Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in LA car crash

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 23 February 2021

    Golfer Tiger Woods recovering in hospital after emergency surgery for  multiple “open fractures” sustained in Los Angeles car crash on Tuesday. 15-time Major champion golfer Tiger Woods had lengthy emergency surgery after suffering serious injuries in a single vehicle car crash in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning that left him trapped in his vehicle. Woods had been travelling alone to a shoot with...

  • Matt Fitzpatrick has signed a deal with Bettinardi Golf.

    Ryder Cup star Matt Fitzpatrick signs for Bettinardi Golf

    Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 9 December 2020

    European Tour and PGA Tour star Matt Fitzpatrick has signed with precision-milled putter brand Bettinardi Golf. World No.22 Fitzpatrick had chosen to play Bettinardi’s DASS BB1 Flow Tour Dept. putter with a custom face milling throughout the 2020 PGA Tour season. He recorded five top-ten finishes and ranking second in Strokes Gained: Putting with 0.880 before putting pen to paper on a...

  • Paul Lawrie at Carnoustie, the scene of his 1999 Open win.

    Paul Lawrie reflects on his life in golf

    Written by John Huggan on Friday 2 October 2020

    As Paul Lawrie retires from the European Tour, we delved into the Golf World archives to republish the 1999 Open Champion’s ‘Perspectives’ interview in which the Scotsman sat down with John Huggan to reflect on his life and his phenomenal career at golf’s top table. When I first became a club pro at Banchory Golf Club, my boss at the time...

  • Bryson DeChambeau: The rise of the golf scientist

    Written by Brian Wacker on Monday 28 January 2019

    With his single-length irons, scientifically circular golf balls and Hogan hat, Bryson DeChambeau was viewed through suspicious eyes. Was this idiosyncratic style over substance, they asked. Until he won. And then he won. And then he won again. Brian Wacker charts the rise of golf’s most intriguing young superstar Bryson DeChambeau has always been different, and never been shy about expressing...

  • Dustin Johnson won the Tour Championship and FedExCup.

    In numbers: The stats behind the 2019-2020 PGA Tour season

    Written by Michael Catling on Thursday 10 September 2020

    The fascinating numbers, stats and stories behind the Covid-19 impacted PGA Tour golf season. It’s been a topsy-turvy year on the PGA Tour, but for all the challenges it has still served up some incredible golf drama. RELATED: Everything you need to know about the 2020 US Open We trawled the stats to uncover some of the most interesting numbers from the 2019/20...

  • Collin Morikawa lifts the Wanamaker Trophy at TPC Harding Park.

    Record-breaker Collin Morikawa wins US PGA Championship

    Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 10 August 2020

    Collin Morikawa shot the lowest final round in US PGA Championship history to win his his maiden Major at TPC Harding Park in just his 28th start as a pro. On an action-packed day that saw nine players hold the lead, Morikawa produced the spectacular moments required to win a Major, chipping in from short-right of the 14th green for birdie...

  • Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington.

    Padraig Harrington: “Par 3s are always my favourite golf holes”

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 17 June 2016

    Three-time major winner and Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington shares his favourite golf hole, favourite golf club, favourite holiday location and the best golf shot he’s ever hit… When did you first shoot under par? I was probably 15 years old, but I can’t remember where. RELATED: Best drivers for beginners and high-handicappers What has been your career highlight? Winning my first Major has got...

  • Dustin Johnson leads the US PGA Championship from Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Champ.

    US PGA Championship: Dustin Johnson leads, Koepka ramps pressure, final round tee times

    Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 7 August 2020

    Dustin Johnson holds the 54-hole lead at the US PGA Championship, but 19 players are within five shots heading into the final round at TPC Harding Park. Johnson shot an equal best-of-the-day 65 (-5) to move to nine-under par, a shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler and Cameron Champ as he looks to add the PGA Championship to his 2016 US Open...

  • US PGA Championship preview

    The Majors: US PGA Championship preview

    Written by Michael Catling on Monday 3 August 2020

    Golf’s first Major of the year is finally upon us with the US PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park. Here’s everything you need to know as Brooks Koepka aims to win his third consecutive US PGA Championship in San Francisco… Have the US PGA Championship tee times been announced yet? Yes, for the opening two rounds. We’re eight hours ahead of San Francisco...

  • What do the game's leading bagmen really think?

    Anonymous caddie survey

    Written by John Huggan & Brian Wacker on Monday 18 May 2020

    What do the men who carry the bags for the game’s best golfers really think? We granted 50 tour caddies anonymity in order to hear the truth about life on tour. Q1. Which player would you most like to caddie for? What does a caddie want from his paymaster? To be treated nicely and to be very handsomely remunerated. And if that...

  • Ricky Elliott: Life as Brooks Koepka’s caddie

    Written by Garrett Johnston on Saturday 8 February 2020

    As Brooks Koepka goes for a third consecutive US PGA Championship, caddie Ricky Elliott, the man hoping to help his boss to more Major glory at TPC Harding Park, shares the secrets to their success. How has your relationship evolved since you started working for Brooks Koepka at the 2013 US PGA Championship? It’s obviously evolved with results, but he’s just...

  • Justin Thomas: Ball-striking masterclass

    Written by Ian Clark, World of Golf on Monday 14 August 2017

    World No.1 Justin Thomas is 5ft 10in and weighs just a little over 10 stone, but he still hits his driver a mile. That he does so should give hope to us all – you don’t have to be built like a brick outhouse to generate big yards with the driver. Related: WITB Justin Thomas At 27 years old, Justin Thomas’ career has...

  • Shane Lowry crowned Champion Golfer of the Year at Royal Portrush

    Written by Camilla Tait on Sunday 21 July 2019

    Shane Lowry has been crowned the 2019 Champion Golfer of the Year in front of home crowds after winning the claret jug at Royal Portrush. Shane Lowry expertly navigated an afternoon of brutal scoring conditions to claim his maiden major title by six shots as the Open Championship returned to Ireland for the first time in 68 years. With huge crowds lining...

  • WITB: Open Champion Shane Lowry’s winning clubs

    Sunday 21 July 2019

    Find out what clubs Shane Lowry used to win The Open Championship at Royal Portrush Driver: Srixon Z 585 (9.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana White 70X 3-wood: TaylorMade M4 (15 degrees) Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI-8X Related: Shane Lowry “Winning The Open hasn’t changed me” Irons: Srixon Z U85 (2, 3), Srixon Z 575 (4, 5), Srixon Z 785 (6-PW) Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White...

  • European captain Padraig Harrington won't defend the Ryder Cup until 2021 after the 2020 Ryder Cup was postponed.

    The 2020 Ryder Cup has been postponed

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 8 July 2020

    2020 Ryder Cup postponed until 2021 It’s the announcement we’ve all been expecting and dreading: the 2020 Ryder Cup has been postponed until 2021.  The 2020 Ryder Cup was scheduled for Sept 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The location will remain the same but will now be played September 21-26, 2021.  “Unlike other major sporting events that are played in existing stadiums,...

  • Golf's famous Claret Jug could be yours – for a price...

    How much would it cost to buy the Claret Jug?

    Written by Nick Harper on Monday 29 June 2020

    The sad truth will, no doubt, have hit you by now. You will never win an Open Championship. You will never get your clammy mitts on the Claret Jug and hoist it high into the air as all around you rise to acclaim your proven and undoubted golfing excellence. Sorry to break that to you [and if you’re a rising star...

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