Jul 18th, 2017 Article
Spiv at the Practice Ground
Who looks in fine fettle before The Open kicks off? And who should you avoid at all costs...
Mar 2nd, 2020 Article
Golf has to change
Martin Slumbers, the R&A chief executive, recently stated that “Golf has to change” when referring to the restrictive dress regulations at golf clubs as one of the reasons why prospective players are put off, with membership levels down across the UK. Fashion brands Lyle & Scott are in total agreement as borne out by their recent collaboration.
Apr 16th, 2018 Article
Golf travel – 5 Golf Adventures within M25
You might have to live and work in London, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t make a quick escape to get your sticks out. Here are five of our favourite courses that are all within the M25.
Sep 27th, 2018 Article
Wow! Europe rout USA in afternoon foursomes
Well, that escalated quickly... Europe have routed Team USA in the Friday afternoon foursomes, and pulled the contest back to 5-3 in a riveting session of golf.
May 14th, 2018 Article
GolfPunk plays Copthorne Golf Club
Today we have been checking out Copthorne Golf Club in West Sussex, which we have heard is a proper 'You Little Beauty'.
Apr 18th, 2016 Article
Number One!!!: Top 10 Golf Course Curios
And here it is, the all time number one weirdest thing you can find on a golf course...
Sep 11th, 2016 Article
Property Week – Dig up golf courses to solve housing crisis
A leading equities analyst has written an article for Property Week calling for authorities to dig up golf courses to help solve the UK's housing crisis.
Mar 30th, 2016 Article
ANA Inspiration Betting Tips
This week I'm skipping the Shell Houston Open, and betting on the first Major of the season. It’s the LPGA's ANA Inspiration, formerly known as the Kraft Nabisco. The first Women’s Major of the year.
Jul 17th, 2017 Article
The Open Betting Special!
Who does the Golf Spiv think you should spend you hard earned cash on at The Open...
Nov 29th, 2017 Article
The Golf Spiv calls The Heroes
Tiger Woods is back! The Hero World Challenge could be the place he announces his arrival back to competitive golf in style. After all, it is one of those events where it could actually happen. With only 18 players taking part in this no-cut event it gives Woods a fantastic opportunity to do so. Apparently, he is even outdriving Dustin Johnson!
Feb 26th, 2016 Article
If Golfers were bands: From Rory to Arnie
Call us mad, deluded, or just plain stupid, but we’re pretty sure that golf and music have more in common than you may think. With that in mind... Rory McIlroy is Mumford & Sons ok? Read on to find out who got the other short straws!
Sep 5th, 2021 Article
Solheim Cup 2021: Ruling mars perfect start for Europe
As the Saturday play came to a close with Europe leading by 5½-2½ sadly all the talk was not about the great play from Team Europe but 'that ruling'. Nelly Korda and Ally Ewing won a vital point in the afternoon fourball matches but were assisted by a decision from the rules official.
