British golfer Aaron Rai beat favourite Tommy Fleetwood in a playoff to clinch the Scottish Open Trophy, the second win of Aaron’s career on the European Tour. Aaron wore his signature MacWet Golf Gloves on both hands throughout all rounds including Storm Alex in conditions Ian Poulter described as “the worst weather in his career”. and your local pro shop and come in Pairs (2 gloves) RRP: £30.
Little did she know it but Georgia Hall was leading the Cambia Portland Classic in Oregon by one shot as she headed down the final hole. Whether it would have made any difference had she known, we will never know but in the end, it was a happy ending for Hall. Commenting on the lack of leaderboards Hall said
Before technology took over and the driver became the monstrous feat of engineering and design that it is these days the persimmon wood ruled the tees and fairways. Other imposters tried to supplant the material of the golfing gods but failed. It would eventually take over ten years for the 'johnny come lately' metal woods to take the place of persimmon on the PGA and European tours.
The PGA is looking to inspire the next generation of professionals through a dedicated campaign aimed at potential students, anyone considering a career in golf or those who have never given it a thought. The campaign – #PGADraft2020 – calls on the experiences of The PGA’s greatest asset, namely its Members, and brings to life the range of career options available.
PING Pro, Andy Sullivan, is paying tribute to the NHS heroes who have worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 pandemic by putting a one-of-a-kind PING tour bag up for auction. “Auctioning off this bag is my way of saying a small thank you to each and every one of our NHS heroes, so I hope that we can raise as much money as possible for such a great cause.” . .
, Tarragona, Spain 18th Hole Par 4 306 yards Situated 100km south of Barcelona in Costa Daurada, Spain’s Golden Coast, Lumine Golf Club is currently named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ (World Golf Awards) and has two high-quality golf courses, The Hills and The Lakes, both of which have played host to the European Tour’s Final Qualifying Stage since 2017. Awesome!!
The Faldo Series has marked its continued commitment to growing junior golf for both girls and boys around the world by becoming the latest signatory of The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.
The Faldo Series is set to break its own record of the largest field in its 24-year history next week as 260 junior golfers tee it up across the Vale Resort and Cottrell Park for the Wales Boys & Girls Championship. “We are looking forward to meeting some of the champions of tomorrow and being a part of a historic moment for the Series as it welcomes its largest field at an event to date.”
The R&A is to continue its full support of the Faldo Series, the most recognised junior golf event in the world founded by six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo.
Padraig Harrington summed it up well a while back when he said the players "might have to take one for the team". The problem is it became clear that many of the players were not prepared to 'take one' as he put it and the lack of an adoring crowd became the deciding factor.
The US PGA Championship will go ahead behind closed doors on the rescheduled dates of 6th to 9th August. The event moved from its original date in mid May will be the first major of the year and is taking place at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco.
While Justin Rose prepares for his first competitive round in months, he and his wife are doing their bit for the women professionals back home. The couple has stumped up £35,000 as prize money for the series of events that kick off at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club on 18 June.
