Dec 17th, 2015 Article
Fraud at Musselburgh
The former treasurer of the world’s fifth oldest golf club has escaped jail despite embezzling thousands of pounds from Royal Musselburgh GC.
Sep 20th, 2018 Article
Carnoustie Country drives home summer success
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.
Sep 13th, 2017 Article
Top five Alister MacKenzie courses that aren’t Augusta
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.
Sep 9th, 2018 Article
Stoke Park is officially a Worldclass.Golf venue
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.
Apr 21st, 2023 Article
All You Need to Know About Royal Liverpool
Also known as Hoylake, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club will host the Open Championship in 2023.
May 18th, 2017 Article
Royal Dornoch seeks to protect its history
The historic Royal Dornoch Golf Club is ensuring its illustrious past is not forgotten by future generations.
Oct 10th, 2016 Article
Hole in one for 91 year old golfer
A 91–year old man has had a hole in one at Stoke Park. And it's not his first!
Jul 25th, 2018 Article
Aberdeenshire – golf’s undiscovered land of links
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.
Oct 24th, 2018 Article
Official Guide to the Rules of Golf to be launched
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.'
Dec 10th, 2015 Article
World Record set for Golf Painting
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.
Sep 24th, 2020 Article
Historic Welsh course to be given over to sea defences
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
Oct 22nd, 2018 Article
UK’s largest online travel portal launches specialist golf service
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.
