DUBAI is set to host the first professional day-night golf tournament next month – the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic will be played on the Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club. Golf course designer Sir Nick Faldo made floodlights an integral part of the design. Excitement is already building as fans look to witness and be […]
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Our Sotogrande European Nations Cup conquerors will take on Spanish at Formby
THE players who won the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande last weekend have all been selected for England’s team to face Spain, in next week’s annual international, at Formby Golf Club. Champions Ben Jones, Tom Plumb, Tom Sloman and Bailey Gill (pictured left to right above) will be joined at the Lancashire links course by […]
Lamb puts Hampshire Hog record to the slaughter
NORTHUMBERLAND’S Matty Lamb travelled further than any of the 72 competitors vying to put their name alongside Justin Rose’s on the Hampshire Hog honours board at North Hants GC. And the plus-five handicapper, who is currently not a member of the England squad – gave the biggest hint possible that he should be on the […]
Bairstow only second Yorkshireman to win Hampshire Salver
HALLOWES GC’s Sam Bairstow prevented Jake Bolton from becoming the second Wiltshire winner of the Hampshire Savler in six years at North Hants Golf Club.The Yorkshire amateur took the prize on countback after finishing third in the Hampshire Hog on Sunday, courtesy of an excellent 65. His four-under round after lunch was only bettered by […]
Memories of when Justin Rose blossomed at the Hampshire Hog in 1995
WHILE Justin Rose’s 14th appearance at the Masters may have not gone to plan over the first two days at Augusta, avid fans of amateur golf will remember events at North Hants Golf Club some 25 years ago, which set the US Open champion on the road to becoming the World No. 1. Justin Rose […]
MacLaren makes fast start in Jordan Mixed Open
DAAN Huizing will forever hold a small place in history as the first overnight leader of the Jordan Mixed Open on eight-under par – but it was the LET’s Meghan MacLaren who did the most to make the unique format an instant success. The Dutchman birdied half of the holes at Ayla Golf Club against […]
Pepperell and Fleetwood’s Masters double act
FRILFORD Heath’s Eddie Pepperell is targeting a successful defence of his title in the Betfred British Masters after confirming he will join his friend, tournament host Tommy Fleetwood, in the field at Hillside Golf Club, from May 9-12. Pepperell is just three days younger than Fleetwood and the pair grew up playing junior and amateur […]
Casey has matchplay pedigree to extend Europe’s hold
PAUL Casey arrives at this week’s WGC-Dell Technologies World Match Play in buoyant mood after the Englishman defended a title for the first time in his professional career last week at the Valspar Championship on the US PGA Tour. The 41-year-old is the most recent of three Europeans to have won in consecutive weeks on […]
Pepperell prepared for WGC World Match Play debut
OXFORDSHIRE’S Eddie Pepperell will take his mindset back to his amateur days when he makes his debut in the WGC-Dell Technologies World Match Play Championship at Austin Country Club, in Texas, this week. The Abingdon ace, who takes on big hitting American Gary Woodlands, at 5pm GMT, on Wednesday, will be full of confidence after […]
Fleetwood backs Gough’s Performance of the Year
TEENAGER Conor Gough has won England Golf’s Performance of the Year Award after his stunning 2018 season – and was congratulated by Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood. The European Tour ace sent a specially recorded message to the 16-year-old, who won top British and English titles and is now ranked ninth in the amateur world. […]
Sunningdale Old to host Senior Open in 2020
SUNNINGDALE Golf Club will host The Senior Open for the third time when Europe’s only Senior Major Championship returns in 2020. The Old Course at Sunningdale first hosted The Senior Open in 2009, when America’s Loren Roberts defeated compatriot Fred Funk and Ireland’s Mark McNulty in a play-off. Another American, Marco Dawson, was triumphant when […]
Eddie puts prep and Pep-perell into Players
FRILFORD Heath’s Eddie Pepperell produced the performance of his life to shoot up the Players leaderboard even though he was eventually eclipsed by Rory McIlroy’s triumph at Sawgrass, finishing tied for third on Sunday. While Irish eyes were smiling as McIlroy sparked a huge St Patrick’s Day celebration with his first win in golf’s unofficial […]
Wycombe Heights Golf Centre Set For Driving Range Revolution With Toptracer Range Technology
Wycombe Heights Golf Centre Set For Driving Range Revolution With Toptracer Range Technology Wycombe Heights Golf Centre, a BGL Golf venue, is close to completing the construction of a brand-new driving range featuring state-of-the-art Toptracer Range technology. The club has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds into the new facility, and one of many new […]
Ticketing Opens For British Golf Show
Ticketing Opens For British Golf Show Online ticketing is now open for this year’s British Golf Show, which takes place May 17th-18th at Wycombe Air Park. The public can now register online for free tickets to the show, which is showcasing the best of 2019’s golfing products and services, as well as staging attractions to […]
Free Gift For British Golf Show Visitors From UK Golf Federation
Free Gift For British Golf Show Visitors From UK Golf Federation HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS, UK – – All visitors to this year’s inaugural British Golf Show will receive a free gift which can be redeemed at almost 100 golf clubs. The gift is being provided by the UK Golf Federation, whose visitor-friendly clubs promote open […]
BIGGA and better Harleyford bouncing back from bankruptcy
THE greenkeeping team at Harleyford Golf Club has been recognised for its incredible performance in preparing the course for The Matchroom Sport Championship at a major industry awards ceremony. The greenkeeping team at the Buckinghamshire club won the BIGGA Awards 2019 Championship Performance of the Year – just five years after the club was declared […]
Golf Guide 2019 Golf South/Golf North
Golf Guide 2019 Golf South/North The Golf Guide 2019 from GOLF SOUTH and GOLF NORTH magazines is now live! You can view the 2019 edition of this ever popular reference guide to golf society days in the UK by clicking here. The Golf South/Golf North Society Guide 2019 is a comprehensive publication which is produced on […]
Major Brands Will Be At British Golf Show
Major Brands Will Be At British Golf Show Callaway, Cobra, The Belfry, Duca del Cosma, Zen Green Stage and Power Tee are some of the latest well-known brands to confirm their presence at this year’s inaugural British Golf Show. Working alongside golf retailer Custom Lab Golf, Callaway and Cobra will be offering visitors the chance […]
SkyCaddie And The PGA Go The Distance
SkyCaddie And The PGA Go The Distance The PGA’s Liam Greasley (left) and SkyCaddie’s James Holmes (right). Photo: Andy Hiseman SkyCaddie, the brand which walks every golf course to ensure the maps on its distance measuring devices are accurate, has taken another step forward by extending its PGA Partner agreement. The two-year extension means the […]
Gough Gunning For Glory In England Golf Awards
Gough Gunning For Glory In England Golf Awards A SHORTLIST of “outstanding” finalists has been announced for the 2019 England Golf Awards. They’re the heroes of the game in England and they’ll be celebrated at the awards dinner at London’s Royal Lancaster hotel, on Thursday, March 21, when the winners will be revealed. Oxfordshire’s Frilford Heath […]