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Oct 30th, 2020 Article

How does this Slope thing work?

Despite all the excellent communication from England Golf and other bodies golfers are still struggling to get their heads around the new World Handicap System. It's not the calculation of the Handicap that seems to be causing the most discussion but the differentiating factor between golf courses known as the 'Slope Rating'. A few key facts are Handicap = Handicap Index x (Slope Rating /113)

Aug 28th, 2017 Article

All aboard Golf's Glacier Express!!

I’ve just hit a tee shot with my driver and I’ve really connected. I mean, really connected. Which is unusual for me. Especially using someone else’s golf clubs on a course which is totally new to me. What’s even more unusual is that, two, three, four seconds later… the ball is still in the air, just hanging there like a scene from Happy Gilmore.

Apr 24th, 2017 Article

Alligator battle royale

A 12–foot alligator and an 8–foot alligator battle it out on the 18th hole of Panthers Run at Ocean Ridge Plantation. This one gets ugly! 

Jan 1st, 2017 Article

Obama is teeing it up too

No sooner has Trump ditched his press pool to play golf at his Jupiter, Florida, course than reports come in about President Obama teeing it up again on his hols in Hawaii. If you want to be leader of the free world, well then you'd better get golfing! 

Aug 13th, 2020 Article

adidas brings Superstar to the course

In 1970, the adidas Superstar changed on-court style and performance for basketball. 50 years later, that bold mentality that pushed boundaries on the court and overflowed into streetwear is making its way into golf. The limited-edition footwear ($130) will be available as supplies last on adidas.com, through the adidas app, and at select retailers beginning August 17 at 8 a.m. PT.

Jan 19th, 2019 Article

Gastro Golf goes Balearic

Bespoke golf holiday company Gastro Golf added two new European destinations to its already impressive list of golf holiday venues – the island of Mallorca and Bulgaria.

Sep 30th, 2016 Article

Sandcastles in your bunkers

North Berwick Golf Club has revealed that it has had tourists walking onto its course and building sandcastles in its bunkers!

Mar 20th, 2016 Article

UK golf clubs reporting better health

Here’s some better news about the health of golf in the UK. According to a new survey, the number of British private members’ golf clubs that have reported financial growth has shot up from just a third in 2011 to well over a half.

Jan 9th, 2019 Article

Dom Pedro Hotel & Golf Collection to host

Dom Pedro Hotels & Golf Collection has announced that it will be hosting the 21st edition of the Dom Pedro International Golf Classic from 12th to 19th January 2019.

Apr 10th, 2017 Article

The Dye London wins planning approval

One of the world's top golf architects has pledged to create a spectacular new challenge for London's golfers before the decade is out.