Jan 3rd, 2016 Article
Tiger's $1.2 billion Impact
Tiger Woods economic impact on golf has recently been calculated at $1.2 billion. Website No Laying Up has done a breakdown, and we would agree with their assessment.
Aug 22nd, 2019 Article
FedEx Cup turn off
This Sunday evening the winner of the FedEx Cup Tour Championship will pick up a cheque for a cool $15 million dollars. The same evening at the CP Women's Open Aurora, Ontario, Canada the winner will take home a cheque for a paltry $337,500. However, earlier in the day in far flung Czechoslovakia those competing in the final round of the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open will take home the combined sum of roughly $135,000!
Mar 17th, 2016 Article
Danny Lee Donates $90,000 to New Zealand Golf Development
New Zealand’s top ranking golfer Danny Lee has donated $90,000 to New Zealand Golf to help progress the development of the game in his home country.
Jun 14th, 2019 Article
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH
When a set of golf clubs that were once owned by Berkshire Hathaway CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett sell for nearly $40,000 (approx. £32,000) then you have to wonder if the world has not gone slightly mad, and where we draw the line on how much is too much?
Aug 5th, 2015 Article
This Week's Big Bets
Given the length and par combination, it doesn’t take much of a genius to work out there are some long par 4’s round the South Course at Firestone, and length off the tee is certainly important. That said, when scrolling through the database, the archives actually point to more of a rounded stats player as well as the good old “bomber” type.
Jan 17th, 2016 Article
Jordan Spieth now top earner in golf
For the first time in 13 years Tiger Woods was not the top earner in golf. And we can all guess who has overtaken him.
Aug 26th, 2015 Article
Top 3 Cash This year
The World's Top 3, their PGA season's earnings and some over sized cheques. And they haven't even started on the FedExCup yet!!
Nov 22nd, 2017 Article
Tiger Woods dethroned by Roger Federer
According to a report in Forbes.com, Tiger Woods is no longer the highest prize money-earning sportsman of all time.
Jan 10th, 2023 Article
Lydia Ko confirmed for 2023 Aramco Saudi Ladies International
The Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund (PIF), has confirmed the first of its big names set to compete next February. Lydia Ko, the World Number One and 2021 champion, will lead a high-quality field at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club from 16 to 19 February 2023 – with further global superstars set to be announced in the new year.
May 29th, 2017 Article
Man arrested in €837,000 Heroin deal
A man who was involved in an €837,000 heroin deal told the Irish police that he got involved to make money to pay his golf club fees.
Oct 22nd, 2020 Article
Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to European Tour
The European Tour’s South African Swing will continue next month when the Alfred Dunhill Championship is contested from November 26-29. Following on from the Joburg Open the previous week, the co-sanctioned tournament with the Sunshine Tour will be played at the majestic Leopard Creek Country Club and will feature prize money of R29million – the largest purse on the Sunshine Tour this season.
Sep 3rd, 2017 Article
Carly Booth's golf day
Stockport Golf Club played host to GolfPunk favourite, Carly Booth, as she was aiming to raise as much money as possible for British Learning Disability Powerlifting.
