On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, when ‘Lord’ Byron was found dead on the porch of his ranch, golf not only lost one of its brightest and most respected heroes, but also the last remaining link to a bygone era – a Golden Age when Sam Snead, Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret vied with Nelson for parity on the burgeoning PGA Tour.
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Danny Willettt did himself no favours in Shanghai in his chase for Rory McIlroy’s top spot in the Race to Dubai rankings.
February 06-08, 2025 Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Three rounds/54 holes of stroke play 54 players – 13 teams of four players each, and two wild cards $25 million USD, $20 million individual, $5 million team $4 million USD (individual) $3 million USD (team) Shotgun Start for Rds. 1-2 at 6:15 p.m. (3:15pm GMT) ; Rd. 3 at 6:05 p.m. (3:05pm GMT)
Legend of the game and two–time Major winner, Tony Jacklin firmly backs Par 3 golf as the future of the game, saying the exciting format will “give new life to the game.”
Robert MacIntyre is taking this week’s top-billing in his stride as the highest ranked Scotsman at the abrdn Scottish Open, the second Rolex Series event on the 2021 Race to Dubai.
The $5 million PIF Saudi International powered by Softbank Investment Advisers will have one of the hottest golfing talents on the planet on show in its fifth edition after the reigning British Open champion and PGA Player of the Year Cameron Smith was confirmed for the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from 2-5 February.
The game of golf has lost one of its greats. Peter Allis who was the 'Voice of golf' and commentated on golf for the BBC for some six decades, passed away suddenly on Saturday night. To us, he was simply the best! "It is with great sadness we announce the passing of golfing and broadcast legend Peter Alliss," said Alliss' family.
At only 22 years old, Jordan Spieth has already had a glittering golfing career with its fair share of ups and downs. Check out this bonkers infographich which charts his progress from birth to multiple major champion.
Spanish golf fans turned up at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, hoping home hero Jon Rahm would storm to the top of the leaderboard in round three of the Acciona Open de España presented by Madrid. They got their wish.
Continuing our series, GolfPunk looks back at some of the trend setters on the course over the years and gets the expert opinion of Stephen Doig, Men's Style Editor and Assistant Luxury Editor, The Telegraph as to 'Who wore it better'. Facing up this time are major winners from different eras. Tiger Woods and Tony Jacklin battle it out to see to who who carried off the turle neck best of all.
Open Championship winner Sir Bob Charles CBE has become an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
