Feb 25th, 2022 Article
The Grove awarded mark of sustainability
The Grove in Hertfordshire has been awarded GEO Certified® status, for commitment and efforts to achieve the credible international standard for sustainable golf course operation.
May 25th, 2016 Article
Big money upgrades for Mallorca courses
Mallorca's golf clubs are taking the opportunity to capitalise on the island's increasing popularity with the announcement of more than €2m worth of investment in their courses.
Mar 10th, 2016 Article
Fox on the run
A crafty fox was captured on Twitter in the process of trying to rob a golfer of his wallet. Here's the evidence.
Nov 11th, 2015 Article
Gator Aid
No need to snap, mate! Blimey, it's the littlest thing with some alligators. This python was innocently going about his business terrorising the underwater community at his Florida golf course, when he accidentally eats one of this alligator's young and all hell lets loose.
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)
Nov 12th, 2015 Article
Primary School Gets It's Own 9 Hole Course
A nine hole Tri-Golf course has been installed in the playing field at Lyng Primary School, one of the first schools to add golf to it’s curriculum. The course was built after £1,500 funding from the Golf Foundation and HSBC.
Jan 12th, 2019 Article
Tee it up on history-filled fairways in Northern Ireland
From venerable golf clubs to courses in historic settings or alongside ancient buildings, the past is ever-present when you play golf in Northern Ireland.
Nov 1st, 2020 Article
English courses to close again
Sadly following the Prime Minister's announcement Golf courses in England are set to shut when new national lockdown measures come into force at midnight on 5 November. Although a statement from England Golf suggests there may be some room for manoeuvre.
Jun 1st, 2019 Article
How To Be A Good Golfer
Being a good golfer requires knowing the tools and techniques to use and when and having the time to invest in good old-fashioned practice on the course. This isn't just about getting better. It's about getting good! Let's learn how to improve as a golfer.
Sep 16th, 2022 Article
La Reserva’s ‘X Factor’ shines through in Golf World rankings
La Reserva Club Sotogrande has placed 30th in the Golf World ‘Top 100 X Factor Courses’ rankings list. The extensive list ranks Europe’s most desirable golf courses on their jaw-dropping settings, dramatic holes, tournament pedigree, and overall look and conditioning. This latest European Top 100 ranking from Golf World identifies courses that both ‘blow your mind and subconsciously charm you’.
Mar 25th, 2016 Article
Brocket Hall throws out its 920 members
The new owner of Brocket Hall, the hotel and golf club in Hertfordshire which went into administration a year ago, has thrown out its 920 members after being bought by its former owner.
Feb 10th, 2018 Article
American Golf customers raise £20,000 for Forces golf charity
Forces golf charity, On Course Foundation, was celebrating a late Christmas present yesterday as American Golf handed over a cheque for £20,000, raised by its customers over the festive period.
