Feb 23rd, 2016 Article
Rare ‘Phoenix’ Putter goes on display
A rare putter created by KRONOS Golf founder Phillip Lapuz has gone on display at the British Golf Museum in St. Andrews, Scotland.
Feb 20th, 2016 Article
Pub Opening hours for The Open to be extended
All of South Ayrshire businesses can apply to keep their premises open later during The Open this summer - despite police protests against it.
Feb 13th, 2016 Article
World's Oldest Golf Course Is Saved!!
The world's oldest golf course, North Inch has been spared closure after local council performed a miraculous u-turn...
Feb 7th, 2016 Article
What is the oldest golf pub in the world?
We got called out on Twitter the other day when we wrote about what we thought was the oldest golf pub in the world, and the fact that it was going to be closed down. So we've done some digging and now we think we know what the oldest golf pub in the world is.....
Feb 5th, 2016 Article
Whisky In The Jar
“Whisky is liquid sunshine.” – George Bernard Shaw
Feb 4th, 2016 Article
R.I.P. Dave 'Buddy' Renwick
Dave Renwick, famous for being the caddie to a plethora of players, and who won five majors with three different players, has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
R&A on shorts
In the week when the European Tour allowed shorts to be worn in practice rounds, we thought a small step forwards had been taken. So how did the R&A react?
Jan 23rd, 2016 Article
Loch Lomond pays off the bank
Loch Lomond has always had the reputation of being one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world, and is said to charge a joining fee of £70,000. It has now paid off its massive bank debts, but still owes £36 million.
Jan 18th, 2016 Article
Trump free to come and go
The House of Commons has debated whether or not Donald Trump should be allowed into the UK, after an on-line petition secured over 570,000 e-signatures after Trump’s call to ban all Muslims from entering the USA. And it looks like the Donald can come back any time he wants for a quick round.
Jan 16th, 2016 Article
Ministry of Defence golf course scandal
The Ministry of Defence (MoD – not to be confused with MoTD) is apparently quite heavily involved in the golf business. They have 11 courses, one pitch and putt centre and a driving range. And now they are under pressure to off load them sharpish.
Jan 9th, 2016 Article
Golf Flood Damage
The recent storms have taken their toll around the UK since Christmas, and lots of golf courses have been badly affected. Here's some of the courses that have taken the brunt of the bad weather.
Jan 5th, 2016 Article
Reward for Salmon Savers
Associated Seafoods has rewarded greenkeeping staff at an Aberdeen golf course with premium Scottish smoked salmon in recognition of their rescue of a wild salmon that had become trapped in a bunker following recent floods.
