Nov 30th, 2017 Article
Quinta do Lago opens new Miami-chic hotel
Quinta do Lago has enhanced its reputation as one of Europe’s premier stay-and-play destinations following the acquisition of the Magnolia hotel.
Feb 2nd, 2017 Article
Top 20 Golf Bets Ever
From Evil Knieval to Moe Norman, we continue our countdown of the Most Bonkers Golf Bets Of All Time...
Aug 15th, 2016 Article
Callaway mixing hip hop and golf
Callaway is coming out with a new documentary featuring rapper Scarface. The 10-minute film will launch online in September and shows how Callaway is belatedly trying to lure millennials into the game.
Dec 15th, 2015 Article
Rewarding Fast Play
Slow play is one of the most cited reasons why golfers have been leaving the game in recent years, so here’s a lovely little idea to encourage faster play.
Aug 5th, 2015 Article
Tommy's Honour – The Movie
Tommy's Honour – The Movie Sir Sean Connery’s son Jason is about to start shooting a major new movie about the Godfather of Golf - Old Tom Morris, at the world-famous home of the sport. Peter Mullan, one of Scotland’s leading actors, has been confirmed to play Old Tom, who helped set up The Open Championship and went on to win it four times.
Jul 23rd, 2015 Article
Drugs In Golf
Ever wondered why isn't golf compliant with World Anti-Doping Agency Standards? What have the governing bodies and tours got to be afraid of?
Jan 27th, 2023 Article
Dom Pedro joins the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter
Vilamoura, 27 January 2023: Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection, host venue of the DP World Tour’s Portugal Masters, has become the first golf resort in the Algarve to join The R&A’s Women in Golf Charter, pledging its long-term commitment to the women’s game.
Jan 5th, 2023 Article
Cam Smith confirmed for PIF Saudi International
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.
Apr 5th, 2020 Article
COVID-19 will hasten demise of clubs
I’m just about to pay my annual subscription, a tad late but hopefully given the current circumstances my tardiness is overlooked. I will be signing a cheque, or more likely be doing an online transfer, for a chunky sum of money, at a time when I have absolutely no idea when my next round will come. I am happy to pay up but many up and down the country will be thinking twice.
Oct 6th, 2022 Article
Golfers are turning to the second hand market
Europe’s biggest second hand golf equipment retailer golfclubs4cash is reporting year on year growth that exceeds the pandemic boom of 2020 as golfers change their buying habits, driven by cost of living pressures.
Oct 17th, 2023 Article
'Voice of The Open' Ivor Robson Dies Aged 83
Legendary golf announcer Ivor Robson dubbed 'Voice of The Open' has died aged 83. He was the official first-tee starter for 18,995 players across 41 editions of the championship between Carnoustie in 1975 and St Andrews in 2015.
Jul 21st, 2016 Article
Who needs sand to practice from a bunker?
We're not big fans of training aids at GP Towers, but the Pocket Bunker makes a lot of sense to us.
