Dec 15th, 2015 Article
Four UK courses to close
While playing numbers have stabilized in the UK as we reported last week, it is still tough out there in golf world, and we are saddened to learn that four major golf courses are to be closed down.
Dec 12th, 2015 Article
Man drowns diving for lake balls
Divers on Friday morning found the body of a man in a pond at a Williamson County golf course in Texas. The man, who has not been positively identified, died while illegally scuba diving for golf balls to sell, said Capt. Mike Gleason of the Williamson County sheriff’s office.
Nov 30th, 2015 Article
Top 6 Blazers
So it’s coming up to Christmas, there’s the work Christmas drinks, Captain's dinner up at the golf club, and if you’re really lucky, you might have a few trophies to collect. All of these are good excuses to get yourself a new blazer. Or as the Americans like to call them, sports coats.
Nov 29th, 2015 Article
Rum Can Get You In To The Open
We like rum at GP towers. To be fair we like most booze. But rum has a special little piece of our heart from trips to Mauritius, and a recent excursion to the Caribbean. It has never helped us be any good at golf though. However for Rod Pampling it helped him shoot 61 at the Australian Open and got him a start at the Open at Troon next year.
Nov 22nd, 2015 Article
McIlroy Wins it all!
Magnificent McIlroy becomes European Number One in style. He's won the DP Championship and the Race to Dubai. And here's now.
Nov 20th, 2015 Article
Gary Player Wins
Gary Player put another win under his belt when he won the Gary Player Invitational presented by Coca-Cola for the second consecutive time at the Lost City Golf Club on Sunday.
Nov 20th, 2015 Article
QUINTA DO LAGO
Golfers across Europe have given their unanimous approval to Quinta do Lago’s significant recent modernisation of its golf facilities, with the number of rounds played at the luxury Portuguese resort having risen by nearly a third in the last 12 months.
Nov 11th, 2015 Article
Remembrance Day: Our Kinda Soldiers
As we remember those who fought for our freedom in conflict it is also worth remembering those who left the lush fairways to fight. These courageous men are not only heroes of our beloved game but heroes full stop. GolfPunk salutes not only these amazing men but all of those who have and indeed are...fighting for our freedoms.
Nov 10th, 2015 Article
Quinta do Lago
Quinta do Lago has received global recognition following its recent transformation into one of the world’s leading modern contemporary golf resorts after being named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Venue’ at the 2015 World Golf Awards.
Nov 2nd, 2015 Article
Poulter Keeps Ryder Cup Dream Alive
After his mad dash to Hong Kong, Ian Poulter still hadn’t done quite enough to be eligible for next years Ryder Cup standings. But through luck, perseverance and injury, Poults will be still able to qualify for the best event in golf.
Nov 1st, 2015 Article
Anger as council closes municiple golf course
According to a report on the BBC local news site, a 105-year-old golf course in Leicester has closed as the city council looks to save £90m by 2018. The closure of Western Park municipal golf club will apparently save the authority a paltry £123,000 a year.
Oct 28th, 2015 Article
Poulter backs Fitzpatrick
It has been an exceptional rookie season for Sheffield- born Matthew Fitzpatrick, who won his first professional title at the British Masters earlier this month. He’s also had seven other top-five finishes in this his rookie year on the European Tour, which is impressive to say the very least. But what about the Ryder Cup? Here's what Ian Poulter thinks.
