May 12th, 2021 Article
Seve: His life through the lens
A stunning new book about the life of Severiano Ballesteros, Europe’s most charismatic golfer, has been published to coincide with the tenth anniversary of his tragic passing.
Feb 27th, 2021 Article
WHOOP Partners with LPGA Tour
WHOOP, the human performance company, and the LPGA Tour has announced a partnership to supply all players, caddies, and staff across the LPGA Tour, Symetra Tour, and Ladies European Tour with WHOOP Strap 3.0. WHOOP is now the Official Fitness Wearable of the LPGA Tour as well as the Official Fitness Wearable of the PGA TOUR.
Jan 31st, 2021 Article
Reed in the dock again!
What is wrong with Patrick Reed? He is a great golfer but a rather marmite character who seems you either love or hate. Sadly, given his propensity to sail close to the wind with the golf rules, supporters are few and far between.
Jan 8th, 2021 Article
Lawrie adds new staff model ball to bag
Paul Lawrie, the last Scotsman to win The Open Championship, has added to his long association with Wilson Golf to play the brand’s new Staff Model ball this season on the PGA Champions and Legends Tours.
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.
Oct 8th, 2020 Article
Rose Zhang awarded Mark H. McCormack Medal
Rose Zhang, of Irvine, Calif., has won the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the leading female player in the 2020 World Amateur Golf Ranking® / WAGR®. The McCormack Medal winner receives exemptions into the 2021 U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club as well as the 2021 AIG Women’s Open at Carnoustie.
Oct 1st, 2020 Article
The Duca Del Cosma Belair review
GolfPunk has been looking to review a Duca Del Cosma golf shoe for some time. The brand is not that well known but has surprisingly been around for quite some time. Duca del Cosma was established in 2004 by Italian designer Baldovino Mattiazzo and his German wife Antje Elle, both keen golfers. 5 mm cone-shaped nubs run across the entire bottom for optimal stability and grip as you swing
Sep 9th, 2020 Article
Lowry to play Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Shane Lowry will tee it up at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open for the first time since his career-defining Open Championship triumph, as Galgorm Castle Golf Club plays host to the island of Ireland’s national open from 24-27 September. The 33-year-old lifted the Claret Jug in front of his home fans last year following a six-stroke win over England’s Tommy Fleetwood at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Aug 12th, 2020 Article
Stromberg introduces new footwear
Leading men’s golf clothing brand, Stromberg, has enhanced its range by introducing footwear for the first time. Over the last 40 years, Stromberg has built a reputation for delivering an excellent product that is designed to cater to the specific needs of golfers. Its new shoe range continues that tradition with stylish designs that look good, feel great and offer golfers a top to toe style...
Feb 20th, 2020 Article
Now Kostis calls out Reed
We thought Brooks Koepka had rather put the boot into Patrick Reed with his comments about building sandcastles but ex-CBS golf commentator Peter Kostis went even further this week inferring that Reed was a serial cheat.
Feb 13th, 2020 Article
Hainey v The PGA Tour
Ok as nobody else seems to be doing it, I am going to come out and defend the seemingly indefensible, or at the very worst add a bit of perspective. Hank Hainey made a pretty unwise statement and was clearly mistaken in taking what might be described as ‘locker room humour’ to the airways. But, was he being ‘racist, xenophobic, and sexist’ as stated by the PGA Tour’s lawyers?
Jan 5th, 2020 Article
What every eco-friendly course needs
We applaud all measures being taken by golf clubs to protect our planet and allow Greta Thunberg to go back to school. We’ve seen a number of measure from banning plastic tees to solar powered clubhouses but the latest initiative by Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca caught our eye – Donkeys!
