13 years, 8,091 holes, £8,500.00 in green fees & hotels, two holes in one and several pairs of socks – that takes endurance, and Laurie Skuodos could indeed well be golf's most enduring individual.
From former Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins crossing an “ethical line” with the use of a powerful drug to prepare for races, to claims a quarter of English Football League players were not drug tested by UK Anti- Doping (UKAD) last season. Doping in sport is a reoccurring and divisive topic. But what about golf?
RolleyGolf are revolutionizing the way golfers travel around the course, and are speeding up the pace of play in the process.
The R&A is to continue its full support of the Faldo Series, the most recognised junior golf event in the world founded by six-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo.
As well as being deterred by the high cost of club entry and expensive drinks, it seems that people are continuing to turn away from nightclubs and looking for more unusual and unique experiences when they go out for the night. Including golf....
The free cart bag promotion run by Motocaddy in the lead-up to Christmas was so popular with golfers that it’s been credited with lifting electric trolley sales in the UK to their highest ever level for a single month.
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has further underlined its status as one of the world’s leading golf resorts after it was recognised with ‘Gold Flag’ status at the 59club awards ceremony, whilst its Director of Courses & Estates Angus Macleod was also named Greenkeeper of the Year.
Here’s an interesting first. A European country has reported that more women were members of its golf clubs than men in 2016.
Martin Slumbers, the R&A chief executive, recently stated that “Golf has to change” when referring to the restrictive dress regulations at golf clubs as one of the reasons why prospective players are put off, with membership levels down across the UK. Fashion brands Lyle & Scott are in total agreement as borne out by their recent collaboration.
Srixon are introducing a new third-generation AD333 TOUR golf ball. This all-new ball model delivers tour performance for golfers with moderate swing speeds. The Srixon AD333 TOUR is available in pure white and officially launches in the UK on 2nd February.
PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club’s reputation as one of Europe’s most popular golf resorts continues to soar, with the total number of rounds played at the five-star venue predicted to almost double in 2018.
Rising star, Isla McDonald-O’Brien, followed in Sir Nick Faldo’s footsteps at Kedleston Park Golf Club to claim the overall title at the Faldo Series England Midlands Championship.
