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Trouble and strife for Henry at Jordan Mixed Open

MORE than a trophy is on the line for Scott Henry and his wife Kylie this week with the married couple also playing for bragging rights in the inaugural staging of the Jordan Mixed Open. The Scottish couple will become the first husband and wife to compete against one another in a professional golf tournament […]

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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 […]

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Kisner kills off Kuchar to earn WGC-Dell Match Play title

KEVIN Kisner claimed a maiden World Golf Championships title after triumphing over Matt Kuchar in the final of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. In the consolation match European No. 1 Francesco Molinari overcame Lucas Bjerregaard in an all-European battle to finish third. Kisner, who finished runner-up to Bubba Watson in this event last year, went […]

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Gallacher survives snowman to become Indian Open Hero

STEPHEN Gallacher birdied three of his last four holes to produce a stunning comeback and win his first European Tour title in five years at the Hero Indian Open. The Scot had shared the first round lead but a second round 74 saw him slip back and his chances looked doomed when he made a […]

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Bjerregard takes down Tiger at WGC as Molinari marches on

LUCAS Bjerregaard showed nerves of steel to beat his childhood hero Tiger Woods in an enthralling quarter-final and reach the last four of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club. European No. 1 Francesco Molinari also progressed after another day of domination for the Italian. Dane Bjerregard was fearless under the most intense […]

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Bjerregard marches into last 32 at WGC Match Play

A RECORD-breaking eight Europeans progressed to the last 32 at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play after another fascinating day at Austin Country Club. Denmark’s Lucas Bjerregaard was the only debutant in the field to top his group – setting up a clash against fellow Scandinavian Henrik Stenson. Bjerregard’s match with England’s Matt Wallace went all […]

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Suri surely looking to become an Indian Hero

JULIAN Suri fired a second consecutive round of 67 to take a two-shot lead into the weekend at the Hero Indian Open. The American was heading home on Friday night 12 months ago at DLF Golf and Country Club after posting 76-82… but he was 24 shots better off than that this time around at […]

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Molinari has hole lot of love at WGC-Dell World Match Play

FRANCESCO Molinari’s love affair with match play golf continued at Austin Country Club as the Italian cruised to a second successive victory in the group stages of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, beating his fellow 2018 Ryder Cup team-mate Thorbjørn Olesen 4&3, on Thursday. The reigning Race to Dubai Champion has won more holes than […]

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Gallacher tied at top with Suri in Hero Indian Open

SCOTLAND’S Stephen Gallacher and Julian Suri fired opening rounds of 67 to take a share of the first round lead at the Hero Indian Open. Gallacher has often flourished on tough courses throughout his career, and showed he had the measure of DLF Golf and Country Club last season as he recorded a top ten […]

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Lewis and Wallace flex muscles in WGC Dell World Match Play

IT was a hugely successful opening day for the stars of the European Tour at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Texas’ Austin Country Club. Francesco Molinari, Sergio Garcia, Tommy Fleetwood and Paul Casey were among the 18 members to register victories, while Tom Lewis halved his match with World No. 3 Brooks Koepka. There […]

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Aaron Rai dreams of becoming a Hero in India

AARON Rai insists it would be “a dream come true” to win this week’s Hero Indian Open on a course he holds in extremely high regard. The 24-year-old Englishman has Indian born grandparents and would love to add a second European Tour title to his CV at DLF Golf and Country Club, on Sunday. Rai […]

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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. […]

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The Claret Jug pictured in front of the clubhouse at Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Lucky 13 as Open heads to Hoylake in 2022

THE 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool’s Hoylake course in 2022, the R&A has announced today. It will be the 13th time that golf’s oldest championship has been played over the famous Merseyside links where many of the greatest names in the sport have lifted the iconic Claret Jug. The Open was last […]

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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 […]

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Bentham Golf Club

Bentham Golf Club Bentham Golf Club Set in the Foothills of the Yorkshire Dales’ magnificent Three Peaks and with a backdrop of the Lake District Fells, it’s tough to keep your eye on the ball with the distraction of the stunning scenery. Whether you’re looking for a casual round of golf or organising a society […]

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Tommy Fleetwood going for a hat-trick in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week - his birthday is on the final day which is being played on Saturday after a Wednesday start. Picture by GETTY IMAGES

Fleetwood Puts Trust In New Equipment At HSBC Championship In Abu Dhabi

Fleetwood Puts Trust In New Equipment At HSBC Championship In Abu Dhabi Tommy Fleetwood going for a hat-trick in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week – his birthday is on the final day which is being played on Saturday after a Wednesday start. Picture by GETTY IMAGES TOMMY Fleetwood is targeting an historic third […]

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The British Junior Golf Tour

The British Junior Golf Tour The UK’s leading Junior Golf Tour The British Junior Golf Tour, a not-for-profit organisation, is the leading Junior Golf Tour in the UK. We provide junior golfers with outstanding opportunities to experience great competitions, on wonderful courses, at top class venues. Our events are fun, competitive, affordable and open to young […]

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Georgia’s Win Could Be Catalyst For Women’s Golf – But It May Have Begun Hall-Ready

Georgia’s Win Could Be Catalyst For Women’s Golf – But It May Have Begun Hall-Ready There is a groundswell of hope that the recent success of Georgia Hall in the Women’s British Open will lead to an increase in participation of lady golfers. But figures collated by HowDidiDo, Europe’s largest online golfing community, in the […]

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Georgia Hall Electrifies Home Crowds In Major Victory At RICOH Women’s British Open

Georgia Hall Electrifies Home Crowds In Major Victory At RICOH Women’s British Open Cheered by large home crowds following her every stroke, England’s Georgia Hall captured her first LPGA and major title with a one-stroke victory over Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum at the 2018 Ricoh Women’s British Open. She is the first Englishwoman to win her home […]

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Georgina Blackman. Image copyright Leaderboard Photography

Georgina Wins English Crown In Tense Finale

Georgina Wins English Crown In Tense Finale Georgina Blackman. Image copyright Leaderboard Photography Georgina Blackman showed nerves of steel to win the English women’s amateur championship in a tense showdown at The Wilmslow Golf Club in Cheshire. The 22-year-old from Chelmsford in Essex held off the challenge of two Curtis Cup players and proven champions […]

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