Tiger withdraws from the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mar 12th, 2017
Tiger Woods is a doubt for the Masters after pulling out of next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, saying he has "no timetable" for his return.
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Arnold Palmer Invitational Top Tips
Mar 15th, 2016
The Spiv has been in the money two of the last three weeks. He's found some tremendous value this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational...
Jason Day Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mar 21st, 2016
Jason Day went wire to wire last night, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot from Kevin Chappell. His 70 around Bay Hill was his eighth PGA Tour title.
Day Leads by Two At Arnold Palmer
Mar 20th, 2016
Jason Day retained his lead last night at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but he's got some competition. While he could only manage a seventy, Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell shot solid 67's to jump up to join Henrik Stenson in second place.
Ian Poulter has shank attack at Arnold Palmer Invitation
Mar 19th, 2016
It has been a testing few days for Poults. First he got heckled at the Valspar by a golf troll, who clearly fears his presence at the Ryder Cup, and took his revenge through Twitter. And now what?
PGA Tour Pros try out Arnold Palmer's old clubs
Mar 19th, 2016
Here's a great little video of PGA Tour players trying out Arnold Palmer's golf clubs before the Arnold Palmer invitational at Bay Hill. And some of them got on really well with them! Enjoy.
Manic Monday
Mar 9th, 2020
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the, PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
So good so bad
Mar 7th, 2020
We've all been there. One day we play great golf, nailing the drives and holing putts from everywhere, and the next – well complete rubbish. This phenomenon, however, is not purely an affliction of the amateur golfer as demonstrated by Matt Every who shot the lights out in round one of the Arnold Palmer invitational with a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 only to go out on Friday and shoot 83 and miss the cut!
European Trio get PGA special exemption
Mar 28th, 2017
European Tour players Thomas Pieters, Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood have all been given Special Temporary Membership of the U.S. PGA Tour for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.
Rickie & Rory storm into Bay Hill contention
Mar 19th, 2017
Rickie & Rory stole the show on day three of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill as they both carded stunning (low rounds of the tournament) 65s to move into contention going into the final day.
Rickie Fowler to auction off custom golf shoes
Mar 15th, 2017
Arnold Palmer’s legacy will live on this week as Rickie Fowler heads to Bay Hill for the first Arnold Palmer Invitational since his death, with plans to pay tribute to The King.
The future now with virtual reality commerce
Mar 18th, 2016
MasterCard is bringing the future of commerce to life with virtual and augmented reality commerce experiences and payment-enabled wearables at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard (API) in Orlando, FL.
World Invitational Golf
Aug 18th, 2019
Local favourite Stephanie Meadow will take a four shot lead into the final round of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational. The 27-year-old from Jordanstown, Northern Ireland shot a six under par 67 to sit on ten under for the event, four clear of England’s Eleanor Givens. In the men’s event, Damien Perrier of France and Todd Clement of England lead the field by a single shot following another long day with rain delays at Galgorm Castle.
ISPS HANDA World Invitational
Aug 16th, 2019
Scotland’s Craig Ross and England’s Eleanor Givens are the first round leaders lead in the The ISPS HANDA World Invitational, both carding an impressive 6 under par. Ross shot an impressive birdie free round of 64 Massereene Golf Club while Givens had seven birdies and one solitary bogey in carding a 67 at Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
ISPS HANDA World Invitational Men | Women
Aug 16th, 2019
It has rather flown under the radar but yesterday the ISPS HANDA World Invitational event for both men and women teed of at Galgorm Castle Golf Club and Massereene Golf Club. A first for golf in Europe as women will play alongside (sort of) the men and will play for the same money.
Arnold Palmer's legacy to be bought to life at Bay Hill
Feb 20th, 2019
Golf fans visiting this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla. will have a special opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and experiences of the tournament’s iconic namesake in the Arnold Palmer Experience, a series of interactive experiences designed to celebrate the life of Mr Palmer.
McIlroy and Poulter tied for second at Bridgestone Invitational
Aug 5th, 2018
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter are tied for second after moving day at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Justin Rose wins the Forth Worth Invitational in style
May 28th, 2018
Justin Rose won his ninth PGA Tour title with a comfortable three-shot victory at the Fort Worth Invitational.
Justin Rose takes 4 shot lead at Forth Worth Invitational
May 27th, 2018
Justin Rose has shot an impressive 66 to take a four shot lead into the final day at the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial.
£15,000 for Arnold Palmer's Masters shoes
Mar 27th, 2018
If you can overcome the slightly weird 'why would I want to buy someone else's shoes?' dilemma, and if you can afford it, you can buy the shoes that Arnie wore to win the 1958 Masters... Three careful owners...
Arnold Palmer's putter used to win 1964 Masters
Mar 27th, 2018
The putter Arnold Palmer used to win the 1964 Masters sold at auction on the very morning of Masters Sunday, 2017 for the incredible price of $97,691.
Arnold Palmer's grandson shoots 59
Sep 30th, 2017
Sam Saunders, the grandson of the late great Arnold Palmer, has shot a 59 almost a year to the day of his death on the 25th of September 2016.
Iconic Arnold Palmer Open memorabilia
Jul 18th, 2017
Heritage Auctions has announced that a piece of iconic Palmer memorabilia from his 1961 victory at Birkdale will be up for auction.
Arnold Palmers shoes fetch how much?
Feb 28th, 2017
Arnold Palmer’s shoes from the 1958 Masters have been sold, or should that be soled, for a staggering $66,000 at auction.
One of Arnold Palmer’s Masters trophies in on sale
Nov 27th, 2016
One of Arnold Palmer's Masters trophies is up for sale by Green Jacket Auctions. And as of Sunday afternoon, the bidding is at $107,181 to be precise.
Arnold Palmer immortalised in rap song
Nov 9th, 2016
Those of you who tune into the GolfPunk Pod Cast will have heard an excerpt from this song in the intro to our Ryder Cupe Special. Have a gander at Rat King's Arnie-inspired tune about the merits of posh lemonade...
Why Tiger had to buy Arnold Palmer his dinner
Oct 21st, 2016
Tiger Woods talked to Stephan Colbert on everything from Arnold Palmer to Call of Duty. Find out what he had to say for himself here...
Simpsons weird Arnold Palmer reference
Sep 27th, 2016
On the day Arnold Palmer passed away, the Simpsons' new season premier referenced the great man four times. Which is weird considering the episodes are made weeks earlier.
Watch: This brilliant footage of Arnold Palmer
Sep 27th, 2016
Check out Arnie in full flow in this classic footage. It's Arnold Palmer vs Guy Boros!
Arnold Palmer dies aged 87
Sep 26th, 2016
Arnold Palmer has passed away aged 87.
R.I.P. Arnold Palmer – The Original GolfPunk
Sep 26th, 2016
Arnie sadly passed away last night. He was arguably the most important figure in modern day golf. We intend to spend a lot of this week paying tribute to him.
Our Kinda Soldier – Arnold Palmer
Sep 26th, 2016
The King: A roller coaster ride in brief.
Arnold Palmer Putting course closes
Sep 4th, 2016
It was the end of an era for the Exmouth seafront when the Jungle Fun attraction and Arnold Palmer Putting Course closed for the last time, as three hundred locals turned up to protest.
Dustin Takes The WGC Bridgestone Invitational
Jul 4th, 2016
Dustin Johnson takes another title, bombing his way to the WGC Bridgestone Invitational. Have we now got a big four? Check out last nights highlights.
Golf Spiv calls the Bridgestone Invitational
Jun 28th, 2016
The Olympics have played havoc with the schedule as the WGC Bridgestone invitational comes forward to June rather than its traditional August date. Here's the Golf Spiv's call on where the value is.
Arnold Palmer writing Auto-biog
Jun 8th, 2016
Arnold Palmer is following in Tiger Woods’ footsteps and is writing a new book - “A Life Well Played: My Stories."
Arnold Palmer at 86
Jan 19th, 2016
Just the other day we were writing a piece on the news that Jordan Spieth had now officially become the top earner in golf with combined winnings and sponsorship deals of $53 million. But we also discovered that Arnold Palmer was still, at the tender age of 86, the fourth highest golf earner after Jordan, Tiger and Rory. And we wanted to find out why.
Shane Lowry Wins Bridgestone Invitational
Aug 9th, 2015
SHANE LOWRY WINS THE BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL.
Bridgestone Invitational Starting Times
Aug 6th, 2015
Here are the starting times for Day One of the Bridgestone Invitational.
Rory McIlroy will not play in Bridgestone Invitational
Jul 29th, 2015
Rory McIlroy has told the PGA Tour he will not play the Bridgestone Invitational next week as he is still in the process of recovering from the left ankle injury he suffered playing football on the 4th July.
La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational
Feb 21st, 2019
La Reserva de Sotogrande Invitational, a Ladies European Tour event sponsored by La Reserva de Sotogrande and organized by Deporte & Business that will be played from 16 to 19 May, will mark the first of three visits to Spain for the LET in 2019.
Sardinia set for star-studded Costa Smeralda Invitational 20118
Sep 25th, 2018
The Costa Smeralda Invitational 2018 is set to take place this weekend, 21st – 23rd September, on the sunny Italian island of Sardinia in the fabled coastline of Costa Smeralda.
Successful 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational
Jul 25th, 2018
Global golf icons, major championship winners, stars of the modern game and some of the sport's hottest young talents have joined Gary Player at Wentworth to raise almost $105,000 for good causes during the London leg of his world-leading Invitational Series.
2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational field confirmed
Jul 21st, 2018
A host of the game's greatest golfers will come together for the 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth Club, London, on 23 July, as the final field is officially confirmed.
Justin Rose takes clubhouse lead at Fort Worth Invitational
May 25th, 2018
We may be missing Justin Rose at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, and we know Justin really wanted to be there, but he's not letting any home sickmess get in his way, as he's the clubhouse leader at the Fort Worth Invitational.
John Daly wins the Insperity Invitational
May 8th, 2017
John Daly has won the Insperity Invitational to claim his first win in 13 long years, and exactly one year on from making his Champions Tour debut at the same tournament.
John Daly leads at Insperity Invitational
May 7th, 2017
John Daly holds a one–stroke lead over Kenny Perry after shooting a seven–under 65 at The Woodlands Country Club in Texas on Saturday, which matched his lowest ever PGA Tour Champions score.
Green light for Arnold Palmer tribute course
Jun 28th, 2016
Planners have today given their unanimous support for a second championship golf course to be built at Castle Stuart Golf Links in partnership with the Arnold Palmer Group.
The long putter is alive and kicking
Feb 19th, 2020
It was a fine victory for Adam Scott last weekend, he is a great ball striker, but I must confess I rather sighed when I saw him using a long putter to great effect once again. It was a similar feeling to that I had when Scott won the Masters back in 2013. I’m sorry, but I am with the brigade who consider these long putters cheat sticks.
Manic Monday
Feb 17th, 2020
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the, PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Manic Monday
Aug 19th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Manic Monday
Jul 29th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Pebble Beach Remembered
Jun 11th, 2019
The 72nd US Open was the first one to played at Pebble Beach in 1972. Jack Nicklaus would prevail even after shooting a two over par 74 in the final round to finish two over par for the championship. Nicklaus finished three shots clear of Bruce Crampton with Arnold Palmer a further shot back in third.
The 7 Best Golfers Not To Win The PGA
Mar 5th, 2019
The great players won everything right? Well, not the USPGA they didn't. The USPGA proved elusive for many serial major winners. Here's the Top 7 players never to win the PGA.
Rickie Fowler, PUMA Golf and Arnie's Army Continue Partnership
Mar 4th, 2019
In tribute to Arnold Palmer, Rickie Fowler will once again head to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, with special plans to pay tribute to The King.
The Top 20 Golf Bets Of All Time
Sep 11th, 2018
The Top 20 Golf Bets Of All Time Part 1 of 3: Numbers 20-16
The Best Masters Quotes. Ever.
Apr 3rd, 2018
The best things ever said about the Masters. Ever.
Rory McIlroy secures first victory in 18 months
Mar 19th, 2018
Rory McIlroy secured his first victory in 18 months with his win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bayhill, as he prepares the ground for another shot at The Masters.
Tiger Woods blows it at Bayhill
Mar 18th, 2018
After a great up and down on the 14th to get within one of the lead, Tiger Woods blows it with an OB from his drive on the 16th. Oh, Tiger, when will you sort your driving out???!!!
Rickie Fowler, Puma Golf and Arnie's Army Foundation partner
Mar 14th, 2018
In tribute to Arnold Palmer, Rickie Fowler will once again head to Bay Hill for the Arnold Palmer Invitational, with special plans to pay tribute to The King.
Fleming Golf Tips for Bay Hill
Mar 14th, 2018
Another weekend, another win, as GP's resident golf tipster got it right again with Paul Casey winning the Valspar... Here are his tips for Bay Hill...
Representing for all the GolfPunks: Dai Rees
Oct 19th, 2017
He was a short, no-nonsense Welshman whose tough attitude inspired perhaps the greatest victory in the history of the Ryder Cup. Meet Woosie’s predecessor and childhood hero, the man who kept the Cup alive …
Furyk & Bjorn recreate iconic moment in golf history
Oct 18th, 2017
Thomas Bjørn and Jim Furyk have recreated an iconic moment in history by hitting golf balls off the famous Eiffel Tower, 41 years after the legendary Arnold Palmer became the first – and only previous person – to do so.
Hideki Matsuyama shoots the lights out with a 61
Aug 7th, 2017
Hideki Matsuyama has gone and shot the lights out with a 61 to walk the Bridgestone Invitational by five shots from Zach Johnson.
Rory McIlroy sacks caddie JP Fitzgerald
Jul 31st, 2017
What???? Rory & JP split ahead of Bridgestone Invitational...
The 7 Most Memorable Birkdale Open Moments
Jul 19th, 2017
It's Open eve and and we can't wait for it all to kick off in the morning. In the meantime we've got seven moments of Birkdale magic to keep your Open buzz up!
Arnie's Army commemorative badges
Apr 7th, 2017
Commemorative pins honouring Arnold Palmer were handed out to everyone attending the first round of the Masters on Thursday, and they are already appearing for sale online.
Emotional win for Leishmans
Mar 20th, 2017
There's golf and then there's life. For the Leishmans they are extremely grateful to be able to celebrate both this week.
Marc Leishman wins at Bay Hill
Mar 19th, 2017
Marc Leishman gets his long overdue second PGA Tour win as he bags Arnold Palmer Invitational after last round 69.
Fitzpatrick takes share of lead at Bay Hill
Mar 17th, 2017
While the cats are away the mice will always be running round, up to something... Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott are all missing at Bay Hill. But who cares? Not Matt Fitzpatrick that's for sure.
Charley Hoffman storms Bay Hill
Mar 17th, 2017
Where has Charley Hoffman been all year? Up until today, he'd missed the cut in three of four starts and broken par just twice in those 10 rounds.
How to take your game to the next level
Mar 6th, 2017
Golf instruction can often be viewed as being intimidating and restrictive, but the innovative Bird Golf Academy in the United States is altering that perception with a rewarding and personalised approach to helping golfers improve and fulfil their potential.
Top 50 GolfPunks
Mar 3rd, 2017
Introducing the characters that inspired us to launch this magazine, and now website.
Top 50 GolfPunks 5-1
Mar 3rd, 2017
Who are the Top 5 GolfPunks Of All Time?
How to bring a golf course to life
Jan 18th, 2017
An animation of planned renovation work at a California golf course so impressed watching members that it was given a standing ovation.
Remembering the King
Dec 17th, 2016
Here’s a great little video from @TheOpen, the official Twitter account of The Open Championship. It’s a great tribute to Arnold Palmer – the King.
Arnie’s Masters trophy goes for $444,012
Dec 12th, 2016
Bidding ended at $444,012 for Arnold Palmer’s Masters trophy, making it the second highest price achieved for an item of golf memorabilia. But the Palmer family were not best pleased.....
Rory pens great letter to a young fan
Nov 24th, 2016
Rory McIlroy has sent a letter to the young man who caught the ball he threw toward the gallery after making an eagle 2 on the 70th hole of the Tour Championship in September.
Rare photo archive of 1963 Open found
Oct 4th, 2016
A rare collection of photographic slides showing the 1963 Open Championship at Royal Lytham has been discovered at an auction in Manchester.
GolfPunk Radio Ryder Cup Special
Sep 28th, 2016
Join the boys as they go crazy for the Ryder Cup & pay tribute to the great Arnold Palmer. Feat: GP Editor Tim Southwell, Danny O, The Foozler & the legendary golf broadcaster Bob Bubka!!
Bowditch breaks 80 shock-horror
Jul 3rd, 2016
Steven Bowditch shot a plus two 72 in the second round of the WGC- Bridgestone Invitational, and got drug tested for his troubles.
How to earn $50,000 for a single shot
Jul 1st, 2016
Daniel Berger teed it up at the WGC- Bridgestone Invitational, and hit the ball 307 yards down the fairway. Then he retired with a shoulder injury. He was still $50,000 to the better though.
Exclusive First Look: Titleist 917 Drivers
Jun 20th, 2016
Titleist's brand new driver hits the PGA Tour this week. Say hello to the 917.
Gary Player Design’s new 12-hole course
Jun 2nd, 2016
Gary Player Design is creating a new twelve-hole course in Missouri. Is 12 the new 9?
Perfect! Jordan Spieth wins
May 30th, 2016
Jordan Spieth did his best Street Fighter 2 impression last night as he won the Dean and DeLuca Invitational.
Gary Player reminds Young Bucks
May 28th, 2016
Gary Player took to Twitter to remind the 'young bucks' that they had it made. This is what he posted.
Shane Lowry breaks Players record
May 13th, 2016
Shane Lowry made Players history last night when he shot a record breaking back nine of 29. But in other news he might be able to defend his Bridgestone Invitation title. Here's how he broke the record, why he might not make Firestone, and who also shot 29 on day 2!
Rory McIlroy choses French Open over the WGC-Bridgestone
Apr 25th, 2016
Rory McIlroy will miss the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational this summer after opting to play in the 100th French Open at Le Golf National.
Jason Day blazes it up at Bay Hill
Mar 19th, 2016
Video highlights and picture caption capering from day two from The Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill where Jason Day is -13 with Stenson and Rose lurking...
Rory McIlroy's bedroom jigsaw triumph
Mar 18th, 2016
Rory McIlroy has been sharing snaps of his down time on his Instagram feed, and it seems he's pretty hot at the old jigsaw puzzle. Or is he? PLUS - we turn Rory into a puzzle of his own....
Matt Every's Case Of 'The Driver Yips'
Mar 17th, 2016
Matt Every has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the past two years. The Spiv has backed him as great value at 100-1. But there’s a problem. He’s got the driver yips. Well, it’s what it sounds like to us. “I get over a tee shot and think, ‘What am I doing?’”
If Golfers were bands: From Rory to Arnie
Feb 26th, 2016
Call us mad, deluded, or just plain stupid, but we’re pretty sure that golf and music have more in common than you may think. With that in mind... Rory McIlroy is Mumford & Sons ok? Read on to find out who got the other short straws!
Jordan Spieth now top earner in golf
Jan 17th, 2016
For the first time in 13 years Tiger Woods was not the top earner in golf. And we can all guess who has overtaken him.
Callaway Sign Legend Tom Watson
Jan 8th, 2016
It’s been a fairly quiet start to the year when it comes to equipment companies making new player signings. While PXG have made some noise with their new roster including Zach Johnson, and Nike have signed Brooks Koepka, the big two of Callaway and TaylorMade have been very quiet.
Shane Lowry wins shot of the year
Jan 4th, 2016
Shane Lowry's miracle wedge shot on the final hole of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational has been named 2015 European Tour Shot of the Year presented by Emirates.
Gary Player Wins
Nov 20th, 2015
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.
Remembrance Day: Our Kinda Soldiers
Nov 11th, 2015
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.
Shane Lowry's WGC Winning What's In the Bag...
Aug 10th, 2015
So Shane Lowry shot an awesome 66 final round to win the Bridgestone Invitational. Srixon sponsored, he uses the companies irons, fairways, and balls plus sister company Cleveland's 588 wedges.
Justin Rose Charges On Moving Day at Bridgestone
Aug 8th, 2015
Justin Rose holes a 38-foot birdie putt at the par-four eighteenth to move into a tie for the lead with Jim Furyk after the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday.
