Dec 13th, 2015 Article
North Berwick Beats the VAT man
North Berwick golf club has helped secure a historic victory for players all over the UK with a multi-million victory over the taxman.
Apr 15th, 2021 Article
EG App to allow posting of general rounds
England Golf has today announced that golfers can now pre-register and post scores from general play rounds at any rated course in England via its ‘My England Golf’ App.
Mar 2nd, 2020 Article
Reed is Captain Oblivious
David Feherty didn’t hold back in a recent interview for Sports Illustrated when asked about Patrick Reed. Feherty reckons that Reed should be known as "Captain Oblivious" given his response to the furore that has followed since his infamous rules infringement.
Oct 22nd, 2016 Article
Andy Sullivan
The World Number 54 is in contention at St Andrews. Andy kindly popped in to see us at the GolfPunk Clubhouse so, naturally, we asked him if he can lend us a fiver...
Jul 16th, 2019 Article
We all love a drop zone
Every golfer loves a drop zone, except for the ones where you’ve just plonked it into the middle of that lake or alligator infested swamp! The pros in particular like it when there find themselves in or around a grandstand and they simply walk to a nicely mown little patch close by. Fast forward to Royal Portrush and the venue for the 2019 Open Championship.
Dec 11th, 2017 Article
Armchair referees banned
In a much–needed outbreak of collective sanity, armchair referees will no longer be able to submit potential rules violations that they see while watching tournament broadcasts. And there's more good news as well.
Oct 13th, 2020 Article
20 Pandemic rules for the driving range
For all of us who believe that someday during our time on earth we will actually be able to play golf as we have seen on TV, we can always work on our sweet swings at the local ball launching pad aka The Driving Range- TDR. I sped off to my local DR after the PGA Championship at Harding Park won in exciting fashion by Cal’s Collin Morikawa. PANDEMIC RULES OF THE ROAD AT THE DRIVING RANGE. FORE!
Jun 25th, 2018 Article
Bryson DeChambeau's compass controversy
The Golf Scientist turns Sea Captain...
Sep 17th, 2020 Article
Arccos Caddie Link given nod by USGA
Arccos – the pioneer of big data and artificial intelligence for golf – today announced its Arccos Caddie Link ultralight wearable is now permitted under the Rules of Golf, according to United States Golf Association (USGA) decision #2020-0305.
Aug 14th, 2020 Article
Caddie loses his man the match
Segundo Oliva Pinto was all square with Tyler Strafaci heading down the 18th hole in their last 16 match at the US Amateur when his caddie’s actions led to him losing the hole before even getting to the putting surface.
Sep 5th, 2021 Article
Solheim Cup 2021: Ruling mars perfect start for Europe
As the Saturday play came to a close with Europe leading by 5½-2½ sadly all the talk was not about the great play from Team Europe but 'that ruling'. Nelly Korda and Ally Ewing won a vital point in the afternoon fourball matches but were assisted by a decision from the rules official.
Aug 18th, 2018 Article
Lexi Thompson in new rules violation at Indy Tech
Defending champion Lexi Thompson had another brush with the rules while making an impressive 64 and a significant move up the leaderboard in round three of the Indy Women in Tech Championship.
