Sep 26th, 2017 Article
British Masters tee times and pairings
Here are the tee times and pairings for Day's One and Two of the British Masters at Close House, Newcastle, plus some of the supergroups to look out for.
Sep 26th, 2017 Article
The Golf Spiv calls the betting at the British Masters
Lee Westwood will be hosting the British Masters this week at Close House for one of the European Tour’s best events of the year. Here's where the Golf Spiv thinks the value lies.
Sep 13th, 2017 Article
Your Golf Travel Partner with British Masters
Your Golf Travel have announced a new partnership with the British Masters. This will give YGT the opportunity to showcase its ‘Early Eagle’ offers to golf fans, with the company giving away free holidays to five of Lee Westwood’s favourite golfing destinations.
Sep 25th, 2017 Article
Sergio Garcia and Miguel Ángel Jiménez complete Hero's Challenge line up
Sergio Garcia and Miguel Ángel Jiménez are the final players confirmed in the eight-man line up for the Hero Challenge, which will be broadcast live this evening on Sky Sports from 7.30 pm.
Sep 11th, 2017 Article
4 players confirmed for Hero Challenge
Matthew Fitzpatrick, Bernd Wiesberger and Danny Willett will join Lee Westwood under the lights when the Hero Challenge returns to the British Masters later this month.
Aug 17th, 2017 Article
Alex Noren confirms for British Masters
World Number Eleven Alex Noren has confirmed that he will be defending his 2016 British Master next month, as he aims for a second victory on British soil this season.
May 27th, 2020 Article
European Tour to resume
It's the news we have all been waiting for this side of the pond. European Tour golf is to return with the first tournament in a six week 'UK Swing' kicking off with the Betfred British Masters hosted by Lee Westwood, which will take place between 22nd and 25th July – a week earlier than originally scheduled. Dates have also been announced for four Rolex Series events including the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.
Aug 21st, 2023 Article
Andy Ogletree Secures Third International Series Title
Andy Ogletree secured his third International Series title today posting a final round of 64 at Close House to further bolster his lead at the top of both Asian Tour and International Series Orders of Merit.
Jul 14th, 2020 Article
Hero MotoCorp joins UK Swing
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has been announced as the Title Partner of the Hero Open – the second of six events in the European Tour’s new UK Swing. Originally announced as the English Open, the newly named Hero Open takes place at the Marriott Forest of Arden, Birmingham, England from July 30 – August 2.
Sep 25th, 2017 Article
Tommy Fleetwood to miss British Masters
In another blow to tournament host Lee Westwood, Tommy Fleetwood will miss this week's British Masters at Close House in Newcastle, because his partner and manager Clare, may give birth to their child.
Aug 29th, 2017 Article
Lee Westwood's putting challenge at St Jame's Park
Lee Westwood, host of the 2017 British Masters, stepped on to the hallowed turf of St James’ Park this weekend to take part in a Provision Events designed putting challenge in front of 52,000 Newcastle United fans.
Feb 2nd, 2018 Article
Deangate Ridge GC members fear golf club to be closed
A GolfPunk reader has written to us fearing that his local municipal course, Deangate Ridge in Kent, is being closed in order to turn it into housing - setting a dangerous precedent for municipal golf courses.
