An insight into the economic benefits of The 147th Open at Carnoustie has been revealed through a survey conducted by Angus Council who manage Carnoustie Country, the region’s golf destination brand.
Yorkshire born Dr Alister MacKenzie is renowned for designing Augusta, but he was also responsible for some other masterpieces. Here are four of our favourites, which just about anyone can play, and one that is virtually impossible to get on.
In the build-up to the festive season, The Open Shop will once again be holding a Major Shopping Event around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Members of The One Club will be given access to exclusive offers (fans ), while other visitors to the site will also receive wider savings. In partnership with Official Patrons, The Open Shop will also be giving away money-can't-buy experiences.
The five-star Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, is the only English venue to be accepted into a new collection of ‘the world's premier golf destinations', which launches later this month.
Also known as Hoylake, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club will host the Open Championship in 2023.
The historic Royal Dornoch Golf Club is ensuring its illustrious past is not forgotten by future generations.
A 91–year old man has had a hole in one at Stoke Park. And it's not his first!
GolfPunk has been heading up north for the Open, but before we hit Carnoustie it’s time to check out Aberdeenshire, and the golf courses that can be played there.
Following seven years of consultations, on 1st January 2019 the governing bodies of the Rules of golf will implement the most comprehensive Rules changes seen in the game for 37 years. And on the 1st of November, Hamlyn Publishing will be launching 'The Offical Guide to the Rules of Golf R&A.'
Royal Blackheath have secured the safety of their club by selling a painting for £700,000 at Bonhams. "The Portrait of Henry Callender”, is one of the earliest paintings to show a golfer.
Rhyl Golf Club which is located on the North Wales coast and was designed in 1890 by the world-famous James Braid is in danger of being forced to close. The members have been informed of plans by Denbighshire Council and the Welsh government to incorporate the course in a new sea defence project. In a statement on its website the club states
The UK’s largest online travel portal and subsidiary of Moresand Ltd, Crystal Travel, has announced the introduction of a specialist sports travel service, providing exhilarating long-haul travel experiences to sporting enthusiasts.
