Nov 18th, 2020 Article
England Golf launches WHS App
England Golf has today launched its innovative new app, , allowing golfers to stay up-to-date with their Handicap Index as part of the World Handicap System (WHS).
Nov 16th, 2020 Article
Tiger Woods takes ten at the Masters
Tiger Woods stood on the 12th tee in his final round on Sunday at three-under-par. He was out of contention but still had birdie opportunities coming come and a chance to grab a top ten finish. What happened next will go down in history as one of the biggest surprises in golf let alone at the Masters. Shot 6 – Tiger skulls the bunker shot over the green and back into the water.
Nov 11th, 2020 Article
GolfPunk Masters lockdown quiz
As those of us in England are climbing the walls in lockdown number two it must be time for a wee quiz. Nothing too spectacular just ten questions about the last men's major of this crazy year! Test your knowledge and see if you can beat your mates and that bloke down the pub - oh yes the pub is closed, ahhhh! (Answers at the bottom - no peeking!) 1. In what year was the first Masters held?
Nov 9th, 2020 Article
Historic win for Ortiz at Houston Open
Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and a charging Hideki Matsuyama to win the Vivint Houston Open and become the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour since Victor Regalado in 1978 at the Quad Cities Open. "It feels awesome," said Ortiz, "This is like my second home. There was a bunch of people cheering for me, Latinos and Texans. I'm thankful for all of them."
Nov 3rd, 2020 Article
Masters 2020: Who’s in the Field?
In unprecedented times, we have one more men’s golf major to look forward to this year. The Masters at Augusta is scheduled in November for the first time, after the cancellation earlier in the year. It has thrown the plans of golfers into the air, but we have seen events running every week for some time now, so there can be no claims of rustiness or a lack of practice.
Nov 3rd, 2020 Article
Golf bodies keep up the pressure on Boris
England Golf CEO Jeremy Tomlinson is among a group of signatories on a letter to the Prime Minister which makes a compelling case for golf courses to be allowed to stay open during the second national lockdown. The letter argues that golf courses should remain open after the lockdown begins in England at midnight on Thursday. A copy of the letter is provided below.
Nov 3rd, 2020 Article
Iturrioz returns to defend in the moonlight
The Ladies European Tour is back this week with Nuria Iturrioz set to defend her crown against an international field in the latest event on our 2020 schedule at the OMEGA Dubai Moonlight Classic from 4-6 November. In such a unique format, it is not very often that a player has experience playing under the floodlights but Iturrioz let us into a little secret ahead of her first round.
Oct 23rd, 2020 Article
Mizuno unveils new bags for autumn 2020
Mizuno, the Japanese golf equipment manufacturer long renowned for its beautiful, industry-leading forged golf clubs and product innovations, is launching a strong line-up of golf bags and accessories additions this autumn. Mizuno Tour 6-way Stand Bag Available with a single or double strap, the Scratch Sac also comes with drinks holder and umbrella holder. .
Oct 22nd, 2020 Article
The Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker
Alexa meets the fairways with the new Bushnell Wingman GPS Speaker. Not only will it tell you your distances it can also play your latest happening grooves (Ed - does anyone actually say that?). Totally unique in the golf market players can now listen to music whilst having distances on the course at their fingertips courtesy of some clever GPS and Bluetooth tech.
Oct 19th, 2020 Article
Dramatic finish for Faldo Series in Europe
The 24th Faldo Series Europe season came to a dramatic finish at the Scotland Championship, where Scottish talent, Ruben Lindsay, showed resilience and determination through a 6-hole playoff to claim the final title of the Europe Series. Leading final scores and qualifiers from the Scotland Championship: George Ash +4 George Mason +8 Charles Petrie +9 Calum D Scott +3 Lachlan Reynolds +3
Oct 19th, 2020 Article
Mickelson wins Battle of the Lefties
Phil Mickelson became the third player and the second this year to win his first two starts on the PGA TOUR Champions. The 50-year-old was in imperious form as kicked into overdrive on the back nine to go clear of fellow left-hander Mike Weir in the Dominion Energy Charity Classic.
Oct 13th, 2020 Article
Stars gather for inaugural Scottish Championship
Former World Number One Lee Westwood will be among the field for the inaugural Scottish Championship presented by AXA, along with a strong contingent of home grown players including the most recent Scottish winner on the European Tour, Marc Warren, fellow winners David Law, Scott Jamieson and Richie Ramsay, former Ryder Cup player Stephen Gallacher and the 2019 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the...
