WILTSHIRE’S Jordan Smith carded a blemish-free round of 66 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam to lead the Trophée Hassan II by one stroke after 18 holes. The Englishman, who started from the par-four 10th, parred his first four holes in Morocco but birdies on the 14th, 15th and 17th holes saw him make the […]
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Jordan Smith shoots 66 to lead Trophee Hassan II

Jenny Clink takes up post as England Golf president
GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S Jenny Clink has taken up her post as the new president of England Golf with Burnham and Berrow’s Graham Yates serving as her vice-president for 2019. Jenny, a member at Lilley Brook Golf Club, took up her new role at England Golf’s annual meeting, at Woodhall Spa, in April. Clink succeeds Northumberland’s Desmond Duffy. […]

‘Voice Of Golf’ Peter Alliss Joins Ferndown Golf Club For Charity Presentation
‘Voice Of Golf’ Peter Alliss Joins Ferndown Golf Club For Charity Presentation Charity was to the fore when a bumper £25,000 in cash donations and walking aids was handed out at a Dorset golf club. Peter Alliss, the BBC’s ‘voice of golf’, and his wife, Jackie, were among the guests at the annual ceremony at […]

Wallace joins English stars at Betfred British Masters
HERTFORDSHIRE’S Matt Wallace will be targeting a victory on home soil when he tees it up at the Betfred British Masters, next month. The Moor Park ace has confirmed he will join tournament host Tommy Fleetwood, defending champion Eddie Pepperell and Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton in the field at Hillside Golf Club, from May […]

Why MacLaren won’t be overtaken easily in Morocco
MEGHAN MacLaren is looking to build on her recent strong performances in Australia and Jordan as she sets her sights firmly on the Lalla Meryem Cup this week. A victory in the Moroccan capital of Rabat would see her take the lead in the race to be crowned European No. 1 and leapfrog Charley Hull […]

Ladies European Tour goes under the lights in Dubai
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 […]

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 […]

Rodway Hill Golf Course
Rodway Hill Golf Course is a friendly, modern and forward thinking golf complex located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The course has fantastic views over Gloucester and the surrounding area with much to see and discover. Golf Societies Rodway Hill Golf Course are pleased to welcome Golf societies. We have a variety […]

Lucky 13 for Tiger as he grabs fifth Green Jacket
TIGER Woods completed one of the most incredible comebacks in sporting history to win an emotional 15th Major Championship by one shot at the Masters Tournament.The American’s last Major title came at the U.S. Open 11 years ago and since then he has undergone numerous back surgeries, falling to 1,199th in the Official World Golf […]

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 […]

Hall or nothing in Crown Golf #Oneshot Challenge for Breast Cancer UK
A FREE and easy-to-enter competition running across all 19 Crown Golf clubs this weekend, will help raise funds for a charity nominated by Dorset’s golf superstar Georgia Hall. Participants will get a single putt for glory – plus the chance to win a year’s free membership. The event, already being shared widely on social media […]

Huizing back in the winner’s circle in Jordan
DAAN Huizing made golfing history by becoming the first player to win a full-field mixed professional tournament with his triumph at the Jordan Mixed Open. The Dutchman began the final round at Ayla Golf Club two shots behind overnight leader Meghan MacLaren, who opened the world-first tournament with consecutive rounds of 65 to get to […]

LET Access Series introduces Road to La Largue
THE LET Access Series (LETAS) will field the strongest schedule in its history as it celebrates its 10th year in 2019 – including a new Road to Largue with a new tour championship at the season’s conclusion. The series will feature 20 tournaments in nine countries across Europe, an increase from 13 last year including […]

Baker Back To Best Form To Win Cornwall Festival
Baker Back To Best Form To Win Cornwall Festival Peter Baker left his best form to last as he came from behind to win the Asbri PGA Cornish Festival for the third time in seven years. The Ryder Cup player from South Staffs, who is planning to compete for a full season on this summer’s […]

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 […]

McDowell to star at McGinley’s Irish Open
MAJOR champion Graeme McDowell will be targeting a second win of the 2019 season when he returns to the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open this July, after the Northern Irishman claimed his first international title in four years last week. The 2010 US Open Champion is a popular figure on Irish soil and is sure […]

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 […]

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 […]