Jan 14th, 2016 Article
Another one bites the dust
Darlington Golf Clubs members have voted 221-36 to back a partnership with developer Theakston Estate. But there is a silver lining.
Jan 14th, 2016 Article
The Apple Watch
Forget about all the clever Star Trek tech that’s packed into it - does it actually tell the time? Funnily enough, yes.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Rory McIlroy Swing Sequence
Does your downswing and finish look like this? Rory McIlroy classic swing sequence gallery.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Morgan Pressel Foundation raises $1m for Breast Cancer
It is sometimes all too easy to assume that life on the LPGA is one of victories on the course. For Morgan Pressel there was another victory of a different kind today as for her foundation raised $1 Million Dollars towards the fight against Breast Cancer. And the stars turned out in force to support her.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
The GPS Golf Shirt
We’ve hit putters with computer screens in. We’ve worn vests that produce 3D models of our swings. Club manufacturers are all working on drivers with computer chips in, whether they admit it or not. Technology is helping improve our golf. So we shouldn’t be surprised by a golf shirt with a computer chip. But seriously, a smartshirt?
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Poulter's late birthday surprise
Lee Westwood has just posted this video of Arsenal fan Ian Poulter getting a surprise birthday gift from Darren Clarke's Ryder Cup team meeting.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Ping G Fairway Woods
Replacing a three wood is difficult. You need it as a club from the tee and off the deck, two contrasting shots that require different features, so a three wood always has to have some compromise in its design. I’m still using a Ping I25 three wood, it’s about four years old, and I know I hit other three woods further. But I know its reliable, and I can always hit it consistently off the fairway. So how are Ping going to try and get me and everyone else to change? By making three new fairway woods.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Former Tennis Star Paradorn Srichaphan at Asian Q-School
Yesterday we brought you news that Gareth Bale had received a cheeky offer from the European Tour to sign up for Q-School. That led to us digging out stories of all the other football players who've tried to make it in golf. Now, former World Number 9 tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan is having a go in Asia. Will they never learn?...
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
How Tim Clark Has Found a New Putting Stroke
If anyone was going to suffer with the banning of the broom handle putter, it was always going to be Tim Clark. A pro who has never used a short putter due to a physical complaint, and a vocal opponent to the ban, Clark isn’t going to let this stop him from playing on the PGA Tour.
Jan 13th, 2016 Article
Join the Sony Open Fantasy Challenge!!!
It's back, the GolfPunk weekly Fantasy Challenge. Jimmy Walker has won this the last two years, can he make it a hat trick? Or will Brandt Snedeker do the business? Who will you put in your team of 10? Get stuck in chaps! and win a Golf Buddy GPS watch for your trouble!
Jan 12th, 2016 Article
Callaway XR OS Irons
Late last year we were spirited away to Dubai to try the latest Callaway products. Today we can finally tell you about the new XR OS irons, the most forgiving clubs in the Callaway lineup.
Jan 12th, 2016 Article
Jesper on Bowie
We had a good search around Twitter last night to see which golfers had been inspired by David Bowie. And we could only find one. Hats off to Jesper Parnevik! A man with impeccable taste, who we already knew was cool. Did we miss anyone? Let us know.
