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SkyCaddie SX500 Helps Baker To Maiden Victory On Staysure Tour

SkyCaddie SX500 Helps Baker To Maiden Victory On Staysure Tour Englishman Peter Baker used his SkyCaddie SX500 to help secure a five-stroke victory in this weekend’s Senior Open Hauts de France by Jean Van de Velde at the Arras Golf Resort in northern France, on the Staysure Tour. Spanish golfer and fellow SkyCaddie SX500 owner […]

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Economic impact of Paris Ryder Cup put at €235m – Sheffield University research

THE Paris Ryder Cup boosted economic activity in France by more than €235 million, according to a new report compiled by Sheffield Hallam University’s Sport Industry Research Centre . More than 270,000 people attended last September’s contest at Le Golf National to see Europe defeat the United States 17½-10½ as France hosted the Ryder Cup […]

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Why Shearer can’t wait for British Masters to return to North East’s Close Hall

NEWCASTLE United legend Alan Shearer has welcomed the return of the Betfred British Masters to Close House in August 2020 – and believes the European Tour tournament can be an even bigger hit in the north east than it was two years ago. Nearly 70,000 fans came out to watch some of world’s leading golfers […]

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West Herts Golf Club Griffo Plays 150 Holes Of Golf In A Day Walking

West Herts Golf Club Griffo Plays 150 Holes Of Golf In A Day Walking Thanks for visiting our team fundraising page! West Herts Golf Club Captain Simon Bailey and I are incredibly appreciative of your support!  On Friday 21st June this year which is the longest day (luckily) I am going to attempt to play […]

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Hexham’s Matty Lamb the 2019 Hampshire Hog champion

Burnage ramps up Walker Cup bid with victory in St Andrews Links Trophy

ENGLAND international Jake Burnage claimed the biggest win of his career so far with an enthralling one-shot victory in the St Andrews Links Trophy. The North Devon ace came out on top after a hard-fought final round, coming from three shots back to win the championship on 20-under par. He pipped long-time leader Matty Lamb […]

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Lucky 13 Baker in exclusive club of European, Challenge and Staysure Tour winners

NEARLY a decade after his last victory, former Ryder Cup player Peter Baker secured his first Staysure Tour title at the Senior Open Hauts de France – hosted by Jean van de Velde – after a final round 67, signing for a 13-under par total. The Englishman, who joined the Staysure Tour in 2017 after […]

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Attoe becomes fourth player to win English Seniors back-to-back in 39 years

DEFENDING champion Ian Attoe pulled off an impressive wire-to-wire victory when he won the English Senior Men’s Open by eight shots at Holme Hall Golf Club, Lincolnshire. He was nine-under par for the 54 holes and his win gave him his third championship title since 2015. The runner-up was Yorkshireman Richard Norton while third place […]

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Thongchai is just ace for Thailand to knockout Irish in GolfSixes at Oitavos Dunes

THONGJAI Jaidee sank a hole-in-one in front of a swimming pool to close out Team Thailand’s closing victory over defending champions Team Ireland and progress to the knockout stages of GolfSixes Cascais, as the innovative event teed off with a bang in Portugal. It was an engrossing start to the six-hole tournament at Oitavos Dunes, […]

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European Tour GolfSixes Cascais

Pelley questions if it is time for an innovation swing?

By European Tour Chief Executive KEITH PELLEYAN interesting discussion developed at our headquarters the other day about whether our current stretch of European Tour events – Made in Denmark, the Belgian Knockout and this week’s GolfSixes Cascais – should form an official ‘Innovation Swing’. It is debate not without merit. The golfing calendar is undoubtedly […]

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Ireland to defend GolfSixes title but Germany’s LET stars aiming to make their mark

PAUL Dunne and Gavin Moynihan will tee off their title defence for Team Ireland at the GolfSixes Cascais today (Friday). They will be up against an England Women’s team featuring Ladies European Tour stars Meghan MacLaren and Florentyna Parker, as the innovative event makes its first appearance on continental European soil. The Portuguese coastal region […]

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Attoe leads to begin defence of English Seniors crown at Lincolnshire’s Holme Hall

DEFENDING champion Ian Attoe launched his defence of the English Senior Men’s Open with a superb six-under 65 at Lincolnshire’s Holme Hall Golf Club. He leads by two from Essex’s Mark Stones, from Boyce Hill, with another six players also beating par on the opening day of the championship. “It was a perfect round of […]

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Belgian Knockout runner-up Ferguson relishing Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach

EWEN Ferguson believes a first professional victory is not far away as he prepares to tee it up at the Swiss Challenge, which takes place at Golf Sempach, Lucerne, from June 6-9. The Scot secured his best career finish to date at last week’s Belgian Knockout on the European Tour as he defeated three-time winner […]

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Chaka Travel Announce Its Biggest Ever Range Of Escorted Tours & Tournaments

Chaka Travel Announce Its Biggest Ever Range Of Escorted Tours & Tournaments Chaka Travel have just announced a stellar line up of worldwide escorted tours and tournaments due to take place in 2020. The announcement comes following the recent success of their 20th Mauritius Mixed Pairs tournament and as their 2019 tours have almost reached […]

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Why GolfSixes Cascais won’t drone on and on – final tee is set over a swimming pool

THE European Tour’s drive for innovation in golf will continue apace this week when GolfSixes Cascais heralds a new era on continental European soil for the fast and fun six-hole knockout format, which proved such a success in its first two editions in England. Team Ireland’s Paul Dunne and Gavin Moynihan will defend their title […]

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You’ve Earned This SkyTrak Father’s Day Offer

You’ve Earned This SkyTrak Father’s Day Offer Whether you’re a Dad or not, and whoever you’re buying it for, SkyTrak’s Father’s Day offer this year is a beauty for all golfers. You’ve earned this. Buy a SkyTrak by June 24th, and you’ll receive the additional ‘Game Improve’ package absolutely free for a year, with the […]

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Hospice ‘Blown Away’ By Donation From Berkhamsted GC Members

Hospice ‘Blown Away’ By Donation From Berkhamsted GC Members It’s one of the most heart-warming moments of a Club Captain’s year – presenting the charity cheque at the end of a year in office. And David Bird, outgoing Captain of Berkhamsted Golf Club, can feel especially proud after presenting the town’s beloved Hospice of St […]

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Burmester books US Open trip to Pebble Beach as putts drop at Walton Heath

DEAN Burmester booked his place at Pebble Beach after winning US Open Sectional Qualifying at Walton Heath – finishing four strokes ahead of Sam Horsfield. The South African, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday, opened with a round of 63, nine under par, which he followed with a round of 65. On the back […]

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OX Magazine Silver Award at the British Media Awards 2019

OX Magazine wins Silver at the British Media Awards

Our sister publication, OX Magazine has taken home the Silver Award for best regional editorial content team of the year at the 2019 British Media Awards. The event took place at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London on Wednesday the 22nd of June and our editorial and design teams, along with the cream of the […]

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SkyCaddie SX500 Storms Top Ten At Staysure Senior Italian Open

SkyCaddie SX500 Storms Top Ten At Staysure Senior Italian Open The SkyCaddie SX500’s explosive start to life as the new DMD of choice for elite golfers passed another milestone this weekend, with five of the top ten finishers in the Senior Italian Open using the SX500 in the latest Staysure Tour event. The SX500 helped […]

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Migliozzi matches Kitayama as second Q-School graduate to win twice in 2019 season

GUIDO Migliozzi claimed his second European Tour win of the season with a four-shot victory over Darius van Driel in the final of the Belgian Knockout. The Italian only came through the European Tour Qualifying School in November and now has two victories in just 20 events after his triumph at the Magical Kenya Open […]

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