J. H. Taylor – The Great Courses

John Henry “J.H.” Taylor (19 March 1871 – 10 February 1963) was an English professional golfer and one of the pioneers of the modern game of golf. Taylor is considered to be one of the best golfers of all time. He was a significant golf course architect. Taylor helped to found the British PGA, the world’s first, and […]

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Herbert Fowler – The Great Courses

Golf Architect Herbert Fowler was born in North London in 1856. A gifted natural athlete, Herbert excelled at most sports but particularly cricket. At the tender age of 22, he was made a partner of a banking firm. During a business trip to Devon in 1879, Herbert first experienced golf at Westward Ho! Almost a decade later, […]

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Willie Park Jr. – The Great Courses

William Park Jr. (4 February 1864 – 22 May 1925) was a Scottish professional golfer. He won The Open Championshiptwice. Park was also a successful golf equipment maker and golf writer. In his later years, Park built a significant career as one of the world’s best golf course architects, with a worldwide business. He was inducted into the World Golf […]

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Alexander MacKenzie – The Great Courses

Alister MacKenzie (30 August 1870 – 6 January 1934) was a Scottishgolf course architect whose course designs span four continents. Originally trained as a surgeon, MacKenzie served as a civilian physician with the British Army during the Boer Warwhere he first became aware of the principles of camouflage. During the First World War, MacKenzie made his own significant contributions to military camouflage, which he […]

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Wales Golf Ladies Open Strokeplay postponed

Wales Golf has postponed the 2021 Ladies Open Strokeplay at Newport until later in the summer when it is hoped the event will be able to go ahead without restrictions. Newport Golf Club has continued to support this Championship and it will now be played Friday 24th – Sunday 26th September at the same venue.The original dates […]

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Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Festival Of Golf

THE SCOTTISH GOLF SHOW GOES GLOBAL!Scotland’s flagship consumer golf event set for virtual first in 2021 The first-ever virtual Scottish Golf Show promises to be a real feast for golf fans with loads to see and do on 27th – Sunday 28th February. The event runs from 11 am to 6 pm each day with a golf […]

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Clear Out And Cash In With The GC4C £100 Challenge!

GolfClubs4Cash (GC4C) is challenging golfers across the U.K. to see if their collection of pre-loved golf gear is bigger than the average golfer’s, by turning their old kit into hard cash in the GC4C £100 challenge.  GC4C, the UK’s biggest supplier of pre-loved golf equipment, has extensive data that shows the average golfer has at […]

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AN EVOLUTION IN HYBRID PERFORMANCE AS ECCO® GOLF REVEALS LATEST BIOM HYBRID INNOVATION

Global golf footwear innovators, ECCO GOLF, have unveiled the next generation in the hybrid performance phenomenon with the introduction of the all-new ECCO BIOM® H4. The latest development in the hugely successful BIOM® HYBRID performance series, BIOM® H4 allows golfers to walk more comfortably from tee to green, as well as experiencing advanced motion control throughout the swing. A breakthrough in […]

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Conwy’s world-first boosts women and girls golf

The first golf club in the world to sign up to the R&A Women in Golf Charter continues to make a big impact on equality of golf in Wales.Curtis Cup host venue Conwy Golf Club in North Wales felt signing up would bring focus to efforts already in place, becoming the first club in Wales […]

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High-five to Robert Potter as the Manor House’s Bybrook Restaurant Retains it’s Michelin Star

Golfers visiting The Manor House, Wiltshire, can not only enjoy one of the best courses in the South West, but also an exceptional dining experience as the hotel celebrates its fifth consecutive year of retaining a Michelin star at its Bybrook restaurant under executive chef Robert Potter’s leadership. Robert and his team of talented chefs […]

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R&A take One Direction with grassroots game’s future and Horan’s Modest! Golf deal

FORMER One Direction star Nial Horan is to lead a drive by The R&A to create new grassroots programmes aimed at inspiring more young people to play the game.The new programmes will be launched later this year by Horan’s Modest! Golf company, and provide more opportunities for young people to be introduced to golf. They […]

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South African Swing pushed back to spring by Challenge and Sunshine Tours

THE European Challenge Tour and the Sunshine Tour have confirmed the postponement of next month’s three co-sanctioned tournaments in South Africa, which will now be played later in the season. Following thorough consultation with the medical teams from both Tours, it has been agreed to reschedule the three co-sanctioned events, that were due to take […]

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NORTH FORELAND OPEN FOR GOLFERS DURING 149TH CHAMPIONSHIP

North Foreland, located just 13 miles along the coast from Royal St George’s and one of the most highly-regarded seaside golf courses in the country, is giving attendees of The Open Championship the opportunity to combine watching with playing by giving them early access to book tee times, as well as launching special fourball packages […]

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Golf courses must close as Government announces new national lockdown

GOLF clubs have been told they must close with immediate effect after the UK Government announced a complete national lockdown on Monday night. Golf clubs, golf facilities – both indoor and outdoor – and driving ranges will be required to close during the new full lockdown. Coaching will not be permitted the government has confirmed. […]

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Lee Westwood collects Harry Vardon Trophy for third time in 20 years to pip Fitzpatrick

LEE Westwood claimed the Harry Vardon Trophy for the third time in 20 years as the 2020 Race to Dubai culminated in a dramatic afternoon at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Hallamshire GC’s Matthew Fitzpatrick claimed a second victory at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai to earn the first prize of nearly €2.5million But the Sheffield […]

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R&A moves next three Open venues back by a year after Royal St George’s move to ’21

ROYAL Troon will miss out on plans to host the 151st Open Championship 100 years after the famous Ayrshire club first staged the world’s oldest Major championship. The R&A announced in February that Royal Troon was to host the 152nd Open to mark the historic centenary – but the subsequent cancellation of the 149th Open […]

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European Tour joins forces with PGA Tour to fight off breakaway PGL Tour plans

PLANS for a breakaway “super tour” appear to have heralded a major move to create a strategic alliance between the European Tour and the PGA Tour. In a bid to fend off moves by the The Raine Group – reported to be backed by Saudi Arabian money – the European Tour and PGA have signed […]

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Leader Mansell caught Knappe-ing as Alexander races up leaderboard

ALEXANDER Knappe opened a two-stroke lead at the Challenge Tour Grand Final after posting a sensational bogey-free round of 63 in his second round at Mallorca’s T-Golf & Country Club. The German finished with two birdies and an eagle in his last three holes. He moved two clear of overnight co-leaders Richard Mansell and Björn […]

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Mansell roars into lead at Challenge Tour Grand Final despite the lack of practice

RICHARD Mansell claimed a share of the first-round lead at the Challenge Tour Grand Final after posting a five-under par round of 66 – despite having not played a practice round at T-Golf & Country Club. The Staffordshire golfer only arrived in Mallorca on the eve of the tournament, having been in isolation following a […]

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Turnberry lighthouse joins Remembrance tribute while club updates RAF memorial

THE famous lighthouse at Turnberry was lit up to remember the fallen, adding extra poignance to the famous Scottish club’s Remembrance ceremony at the weekend. The nearby Turnberry Airfield originally opened in 1917 – and Turnberry Hotel used as its headquarters. It was a vital cog in the wheel of the war effort with several […]

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