There was no surprise when the Official World Golf Ranking body issued a statement today that stopped LIV Golf in its tracks with the plan to secure world ranking points via a partnership with the MENA Tour. It would have been astonishing if OWGR, which is partly controlled by the PGA and DP World Tours, had sat back and done nothing. The statement read as follows
May 31st will see the return of WGD Palooza, a virtual online event brought to you by Women’s Golf Day. Last year’s event was an experience unlike any other, connecting thousands of golfers from around the world to the movers and shakers who inspire us all. WGD Palooza is a free to attend event, open to everyone. Simply register at to receive the event link.
Scottie Scheffler confirmed his status as world number one by claiming his first major title in the 86th Masters at Augusta National. The American had the luxury of being able to four-putt the last hole and still win by three shots from a late-charging Rory McIlroy. Scheffler closed with a 71 to finish at ten-under-par ahead of the charging McIlroy who lit up the course with a final round 64.
The hallowed grounds of Augusta National Golf Club will be the focus of the golfing world when the 86th edition of the Masters Tournament is staged from 7–10 April. Rolex has supported this bastion of sporting prestige for more than two decades and been an International Partner since 2008.
In its continuing effort to meet the needs of discerning golfers, Nippon Shaft announced its new N.S.PRO MODUS³ Tour 115 steel shafts will be available on an installation-only basis from club fitters starting mid-March 2022, and will also be available in late March from club manufacturers and/or for direct purchase from authorised online partners.
Premium British golf trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf has announced that it grew sales by 32% in 2021, after almost doubling its output in 2020. Domestic sales grew by just over two-thirds thanks to the successful launch of the Q Follow, Q Remote, X10 Follow and X10 Remote models throughout the year.
OCEANTEE, the sustainable golf brand, has become a member of 1% for The Planet. This global network of businesses, individuals non-profit organisations collaborate to tackle the planets most pressing environmental issues. Environmentally conscious businesses, like OCEANTEE, donate 1% of their sales back to the environment – whether they are profitable or not.
Golfbreaks and Mastercard announce today that they will once again partner together in 2022, following the success of the relationship through the 2021 campaign – with next year set to be the seventh consecutive year of consumer activations.
Danish golf sensation Marcus Helligkilde has credited his Wilson Staff Model ball with playing a major part in helping him secure the Challenge Tour ‘Road to Mallorca’ title last weekend - thereby gaining his first ever European Tour card for next season.
Solheim Cup star Georgia Hall launched Callaway Apparel’s Autumn-Winter 2021 range in the week between finishing tied second in the season’s final Major and helping Europe record a memorable victory over the United States.
Anna Nordqvist claimed her third Major title after a thrilling success at the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie. The Swede closed with an excellent three-under-par 69 for a 12-under-par total and a one-shot victory over a trio of players over the famous links.
Two Scandinavian players head a star-studded leaderboard going into the final round of the AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie. Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist and Nanna Koerstz Madsen from Denmark share the lead on nine-under-par after impressive rounds in challenging, wet conditions in Angus.
