Jun 21st, 2021
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It has been a while since GolfPunk last chatted to Mel Reid and so we were delighted to have a call with her a few weeks back. As well as finding out how she coped with the COVID pandemic we also got to her ask her, amongst other things, about the Solheim Cup, the big-hitting Bryson and her favourite tipple.
Aug 17th, 2016
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Olympic Golf medal favourite Lydia Ko got off to a slow start in her first round at the Olympics, and needed a par save on her first hole when her opening tee shot went into a bunker.
Aug 13th, 2021
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The skies lightened up for the first day of the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, with the sun shining down on the homeland’s own Michele Thomson. Thomson walked away with the 18-hole lead after recording a 7-under 65, a season-best for her on the Ladies European Tour.
Aug 18th, 2021
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They have been playing golf at Carnoustie as far back as the 16th century and the classic links layout is sure to challenge golf's best players this week at the AIG Women's Open. The weather is looking variable and the Spiv has his views as to who offers the best value in the betting stakes.
Jul 27th, 2016
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200 players at the English Girls’ Championships have pledged to help grow the game of golf by introducing one friend to the sport.
Mar 26th, 2018
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Maria Verchenova. She's funny. She swings the club like an angel and she looks great in amongst cactus. Ladies & gentlemen, give it up for Russia's Swingin' Siren, olympian, golf sensation!
Feb 1st, 2022
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With 11 major titles between them, three of the world’s most inspiring golfers have confirmed their participation in this year’s HSBC Women’s World Championship when the tournament returns to Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore from 3rd to 6th March.
Jun 2nd, 2021
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San Francisco's Olympic Club has hosted the men's US Open on five occasions, the last being in 2012 when Webb Simpson won the event. The Olympic Lake Course is 6,486 yards long, tree-lined with narrow fairways and small greens guarded by bunkers.
Jun 5th, 2018
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Leona and Lisa Maguire, the highly talented Irish sisters who have just completed a glittering golfing scholarship at Duke University in North Carolina, have turned professional under the guidance of Modest! Golf, the exclusive management company set up by compatriot Niall Horan and the Modest! Management group.
May 21st, 2016
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When I was a 16-year-old junior member at my golf club in Sussex, I remember several occasions when, before I was able to drive myself the five miles to and from the golf course, my mum or dad would come and pick me up
Nov 30th, 2016
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Jack Nicklaus has challenged the golf industry to show the right leadership and seize its opportunity to be an ‘enormous worldwide game,’ while addressing the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum.
Jul 1st, 2016
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Darren Clarke, Europe’s Ryder Cup captain, has expressed fears over the impact of golf at the Olympics this year. Here's what he had to say for himself.