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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bentley Golf Club
Bentley Golf Club was established in 1972 designed by the Swan Family who have worked on a number of outstanding courses in the eastern region. The Club, purchased by the Members in 2004, is now ranked as one of the premier Clubs in the County. Bentley continues to host a number of county events including […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mytime Active’s ‘golf on prescription’ is real tonic
A PIONEERING scheme which successfully put golf on prescription at two South London centres has won England Golf’s new Innovation Award. Golf operator Mytime Active led the way with a pilot project at its centres at Bromley and Orpington which showed how the sport could improve the health of inactive people. Benefits included lower blood […]
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Canterbury Golf Club Gears Up For The Open Championship 2020
Canterbury Golf Club Gears Up For The Open Championship 2020 BY LINKING UP WITH GOLF IN KENT Canterbury Golf Club is gearing up for the staging of The Open Championship in July 2020 at nearby Royal St George’s by linking up with fellow Kent golf clubs in Visit Kent’s Golf in Kent Partnership. With the prestigious […]
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Prince’s Golf Club Offering Free Entry To Historic Junior Event
Prince’s Golf Club Offering Free Entry To Historic Junior Event Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich Bay, Kent 18th February 2019 – Prince’s Golf Club in Sandwich Bay, Kent, is offering free entry into its prestigious Laddie Lucas Spoon junior open. The distinguished competition takes place on Wednesday 10th April 2019 at Prince’s and entry is open […]
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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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Golf Unites To Raise Awareness Of UV Risks
Golf Unites To Raise Awareness Of UV Risks A sun protection campaign for golfers launches on the 8th May to raise awareness of skin cancer, the UK’s most common and fastest growing cancer. Offering specialist tips and advice, the online resource will educate on the risks of overexposure to the sun to encourage better habits. Devised […]
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Alfie Plants the idea of earning Saudi gold
KENT’S Alfie Plant is on course to make the biggest pay cheque of his career so far after surviving a nervy second round in the inaugural Saudi Invitational, on Friday. The 26-year-old, from Sundridge Park, played in the worst of the conditions in the first group out of the afternoon starters at the Royal Greens […]
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2019 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship Announced
2019 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship Announced Who will be the UK’s fastest foursomes? British Speedgolf – Golf Re-Imagined Speedgolf is setting the sporting pace in Golf. Speedgolf adds a fitness element to golf for those looking to ‘Accelerate their game’. It’s faster, more athletic and a lot more fun than the regular game! […]
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Hever Castle Golf Club
Hever Castle Golf Club Hever Castle’s golf courses in Kent have been constructed to be in complete harmony with the picturesque setting, and each hole has developed its own distinct character. With so many inspiring and memorable golf holes, agreeing with your playing partners which you enjoyed the most may prove one of the biggest challenges. […]
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Hever Castle Golf Club Launches Health And Wellbeing Centre
Hever Castle Golf Club Launches Health And Wellbeing Centre Hever Castle Golf Club is launching a Health & Wellbeing Centre, known as Hever Castle Wellbeing, this Spring to enhance the club’s offering to members, visiting golfers and members of the public. Osteopathy, physiotherapy and massages will be available in the five treatment rooms of the new […]
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Walmer & Kingsdown Joins Golf In Kent Partnership
Walmer & Kingsdown Joins Golf In Kent Partnership Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club in east Kent, known as ‘The Club on the Cliffs’ thanks to its stunning position perched on top of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, has joined Visit Kent’s Golf in Kent Partnership. As a member of Golf in Kent (www.golfinkent.co.uk), Walmer & […]
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Prince’s makes impressive leap in Golf World’s Top 100 England rankings
Prince’s makes impressive leap in Golf World’s Top 100 England rankings PRINCE’S Golf Club has risen an impressive 10 places into the top 50 of Golf World magazine’s latest Top 100 England rankings following the redevelopment of its Himalayas nine. For the first time, panellists considered the Dunes and Himalayas as the preferred course out […]
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