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Oct 14th, 2019 Article

Round of a Lifetime

We love Carnoustie. It’s probably one of the bestest courses in the UK, forget that the World! So, what better venue for a ‘Round of a Lifetime’ for one Edward Johnson from Massachusetts, U S of A.

Oct 28th, 2017 Article

Barack Obama beats Jordan Spieth at golf

It's all, on down the last. In fact, it's all on down to the last putt. Jordan Spieth v former President Barack Obama... and then this happened... And what did Obama say to Spieth that stopped him sleeping for a week?...

Jun 28th, 2019 Article

Who knew mini golf could be dangerous?

Normally a round of mini golf is a rather relaxing and sedentary activity. You saunter around putting that ball through a few windmills or similar unusual obstacles often with a beer in your hand and not a care in the world as you watch family members miss that putt for the umpteenth time. In fact its supposed to be so safe that it’s become a drinking based activity with places like Junk Yard Golf or Swingers popping up everwhere!

Aug 17th, 2016 Article

Olympic golf a TV hit

The Olympic golf was a hit on TV worldwide. In the USA, where the last 90 minutes of the event were broadcast by both NBC and The Golf Channel, an average of 8.8 million watched over that period.    

Apr 3rd, 2016 Article

King James VI Golf Club

There’s plenty that’s unique about King James VI golf club. We also think it would be the perfect partner for North Inch, reputedly the world's oldest course. Here's why.

May 2nd, 2016 Article

Jim Furyk's Comeback

Once described as having a swing like "an octopus falling out of a tree," Jim Furyk is making his comeback from injury this week.

Apr 1st, 2021 Article

Meghan Markle to join Muirfield

One fact that did not come up in the Oprah Winfrey interview is that the Duchess of Sussex is a huge golf fan. She is still very much a beginner and had to take a break during her two pregnancies but she tries to sneak out on the links when she can.

Sep 13th, 2017 Article

Top five Alister MacKenzie courses that aren’t Augusta

Yorkshire born Dr Alister MacKenzie is renowned for designing Augusta, but he was also responsible for some other masterpieces. Here are four of our favourites, which just about anyone can play, and one that is virtually impossible to get on.

Mar 4th, 2017 Article

GolfPunk goes to Cannes!

Cannes is much more than high heels and red carpets as we discover it's golfing hinterland.