Oct 14th, 2017 Article
2 shot penalty for stolen ball at Italian Open
Sometimes the rules of golf just seem so unfair, as New Zelander Ryan Fox was hit with a two–stroke penalty when a spectator stole his ball!
Jul 26th, 2021 Article
Olympics Golf Betting: Too Many Variables or Golden Opportunity?
Most of us who bet on golf like to apply a little extra knowledge to our wagering. Or, at the very least, we believe we do. A little bit of analysis might have told us, for example, that Jon Rahm was a good thing last month.
Jul 7th, 2017 Article
Bernhard Langer releases statement
Bernhard Langer has issued a statement with the USGA , following accusations that he is using a banned anchored putting stroke.
Nov 30th, 2019 Article
Good god man put those legs away
Shock horror, the European Tour has taken the ground-breaking step of allowing competitors to play in shorts at this week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa. The Brigadier has just recovered after choking on a mouthful of his morning kippers. Has the golf world gone mad or is it finally waking up to the fact we entered the 21st century some twenty years ago?
Apr 29th, 2020 Article
We could be golfing in May
Without wishing to tempt fate, it looks like we may be fine-tuning those swings and getting back on the links soon in the UK. A UK Parliament's All-Party Group has suggested that golf should return quickly, and the R&A has prepared guidance for operating courses under COVID-19 restrictions.
Mar 4th, 2017 Article
King Edward VIII: Leaders' Drives
Ruling the nation or improving your golf? No competition…
Jul 19th, 2015 Article
Last Night In Pictures #1
The GolfPunk Clubhouse was heaving last night. One in one out. And that was just the bouncers. Here is the damning evidence...
Jan 17th, 2017 Article
Injury rules Rory McIlroy out of Abu Dhabi Championship
Rory McIlroy "gutted" to be out of the Abu Dhabi Championship after rib injury forces his withdrawal.
Jul 5th, 2021 Article
What is England Golf’s independent golfer scheme?
England Golf is offering golfers to join a new digital community via its new iGolf platform. For an annual subscription of £40, golfers will receive the following:
Sep 25th, 2020 Article
R&A announces four new honorary members
Four of golf’s great champions have accepted invitations to become Honorary Members of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. With 11 major championship victories between them Catriona Matthew OBE, Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington and Nick Price are among the most successful and influential professional golfers of the modern era and are outstanding ambassadors for the sport.
Jun 3rd, 2018 Article
Buggies, Bunkers and Burgers in Quinta Do Lago
Tradition be damned! Affordable, guilt-free buggy joy at the Magnolia Hotel in Quinta Do Lago.
Nov 26th, 2016 Article
Fidel Castro – leaders drives
Fidel Castro has died peaceful at the ripe old age of 90. The communist revolutionary ruled Cuba for half a century and inspired insurrections across the globe. And he also liked a bit of golf.
