History of the Claret Jug
Jul 16th, 2019
Each year the winner of The Open receives the famous claret jug which he must return before the following year’s event. But what is the history behind this iconic trophy?
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14 Club Challenge
Feb 3rd, 2020
We love a good 14 club challenge at GolfPunk. In an all European clash, Spain's Sergio Garcia took on Sweden's Henrik on the 170 yard par three 16th hole at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club ahead of last weeks Saudi International. As always it made for some amusing viewing.
THE HERO CHALLENGE IN DUBAI
Nov 19th, 2019
In the final Hero Challenge of the year South African Erik van Rooyen defeated former Masters Champion Danny Willett. You know the Hero Challenge, it’s the one where 6 top pros compete at target golf, hitting to a floating green out in an expanse of water. The closer to the flag you are the more points you score, with the closest ring being 50 points the next 25, well you get the gist.
Beef’s Foooore Hole Challenge
Nov 14th, 2019
Everyone loves Beef Johnson, what’s not to like? He is a lovely chap and is nice to everyone both on and off the course and boy can he play golf. That’s why it was sad to see Beef’s loss of form and subsequently learn that this great bloke from London was struggling mentally. In this, Men’s Mental Health Month, we really enjoyed watching the video of Beef and Tubes, the Soccer AM presenter, playing a few holes and chatting about mental health and other stuff.
Chase The Ace Challenge
Oct 31st, 2019
Take one tour pro, 500 golf balls and a 165-yard par three hole. The challenge, to make a hole-in-one. The odds of an average golfer making an ace are roughly one in 100,000, while stats suggest a European Tour pro's chances are closer to one in 2,500. Step up Thomas Pieters.
The Challenge: Japan Skins
Oct 17th, 2019
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Hideki Matsuyama will go head to head in a globally televised skins game, the first in a series of annual competitions staged by GOLFTV. "The Challenge: Japan Skins" will take place on the 21st October ahead of the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino C.C. in Chiba, Japan, and we will not be watching.
The Great British Open Challenge
Oct 16th, 2019
Take one bike, one set of clubs, 14 different Open venues and one complete nutter and you have the ‘The Great British Open Challenge’. London-based PGA professional, Luke Willett, he with a famous golfing namesake, is to pedal his way between all the Open venues playing 18 holes at each and cycling with his clubs on his back!
14 Club Challenge: Ryder Cup Captains Special
Oct 7th, 2019
We love a good 14 club challenge at GolfPunk. We’re not very good at them but watching the pro’s go at it is always a scream, especially when they manage to hit the green with a putter or equally unsuitable club!
We love the 14 Club Challenge
Aug 9th, 2019
The European tour has been pretty creative with its content of late, who can forget the ‘Content Committee’ or Eddie Pepperell’s prank on Matt Wallace. By far our favourite though are the ongoing 14 Club Challenges.
Fleming Golf Tips: Mauritius Open & Hero Challenge
Nov 28th, 2018
GolfPunk selections at last week's Hong Kong Open finished 3rd Jason Schrivner 37/1, tied 6th Rafa Cabrera Bello 12/1 and Shubhanker Sharma 45/1. Three events this week....
Arnaus claims Challenge Tour Grand Final
Nov 7th, 2018
Adri Arnaus shot a final round 69 (-3) to claim a wire-to-wire victory at the Ras Al Khaimah Challenge Tour Grand Final in rhe Unitied Arab Emirates and secure his gradutation to the European Tour for the 2019 season.
Wilson Golf backs young guns on Challenge Tour
Feb 10th, 2018
Wilson Golf has signed an exciting crop of talented young golfers on the European Challenge Tour to play Wilson Staff woods, irons and wedges this season.
Hero Challenge Day 2 pairings and tee times
Dec 1st, 2017
Here are the tee times and pairings for Day 2 at the Heroes Challenge in Albany, the Bahamas. So who is Tiger Woods teeing up with?
Joost Luiten's crocodile bunker dilemna at NetBank Challenge
Nov 9th, 2017
The NedBank Challenge has already thrown up a Mongoose versus Cobra fight, and now it is Joost Luiten’s turn to encounter the wildlife at the Gary Player Country Club. But this time it is a crocodile. Play it where it lies?
Tiger Woods rumoured to return for his own Hero Challenge
Oct 26th, 2017
Ian Baker-Finch was playing golf at Medalist Golf Club in Florida, and Tiger Woods was also out on the range. This is what he made of Tiger’s swing.
Patrick Reed wins Hero's Challenge
Jul 12th, 2017
Patrick Reed won the Hero Challenge champion, after defeating Tyrrell Hatton in a tight final at Dundonald Links ahead of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.
Macmillan Longest Day Challenge 2016
Apr 23rd, 2017
On Tuesday June 21st, GolfPunk is doing the Longest Day Challenge for Macmillan Cancer this summer. We are partnering with COBRA PUMA Golf and Princes Golf Club. Check out the dramas we had last year...
La Manga takes up fundraising challenge
Apr 13th, 2017
La Manga Club was associated with Severiano Ballesteros at the peak of his career, and the resort will pay further homage by hosting a qualifying event for the 2017 Seve Ballesteros Foundation Challenge charity golf tournament.
Challenge Tour Shot of the Year
Jan 10th, 2017
David Law’s eagle at the Terre dei Consoli Open has been voted the 2016 European Challenge Tour Shot of the Year.
Bryan Brothers catch up with Bottle Flip Challenge
Dec 15th, 2016
The Bryan Brothers have found time to do their own version of the Bottle Flip Challenge. Here you go.....
Tiger goes low at the Hero World Challenge
Dec 2nd, 2016
The fat lady has clearly decided to take the rest of the week off, as Tiger shot a bogey free 65, with 7 birdies and no bogeys to move to six under at the Hero World Challenge.
Bottle flip challenge golf style
Nov 23rd, 2016
The 'Bottle Flip Challenge' has been running amok on the interweb. Here's a golfer's version, and we are impressed – seriously impressed!
European Tour Smashes The Mannequin Challenge
Nov 16th, 2016
The European Tour have got in on the #MannequinChallenge and have absolutely nailed it.
Jeunghun Wang leads the Nedbank Challenge
Nov 12th, 2016
Jeunghun Wang shot a third-round 64 to take a three-shot lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
Mongoose pack invades the Nedbank Challenge
Nov 11th, 2016
Victor Dubuisson almost lost his golf ball in unusual circumstances as he was stopped in his tracks by a mongoose invasion at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Flop Shot Challenge
Oct 6th, 2016
We know the Challenge Tour players are good - but are any of them good enough to nail a flopshot into a stack of Bridgestone tyres? FInd out here.
Bridgestone in full swing after memorable Challenge success
Sep 1st, 2016
Bridgestone is seriously getting into golf, and was the title sponsorship of its own Bridgestone Challenge golf event in Oxfordshire. Here’s what occurred.
Heythrop Park ready for Bridgestone Challenge Tour event
Aug 11th, 2016
One of English golf’s most spectacular destinations is preparing to host its first European Challenge Tour Event.
Bridgestone Challenge comes to Heythrop Park
Jul 25th, 2016
Up to 10,000 golf fans are expected to descend upon a prestigious Oxfordshire resort in August, when the resurrection of a high-profile English tournament takes place, courtesy of Bridgestone.
Par 3 challenge at The Grove
Jul 23rd, 2016
The Grove has teamed up with Titleist and The European Tour, to create a unique birdie challenge as part of the build up to the 2016 British Masters supported by Sky Sports, which takes place from October 13-16.
James Heath wins on Challenge Tour
Jun 27th, 2016
One of the OG GolfPunk's against the World came through for his first win in ten years yesterday on the Challenge Tour at the SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge hosted by Macdonald Hotels and Resorts.
Gloria to host 2017 Turkish Airlines Challenge Tour Event
May 19th, 2016
Gloria Golf Club has been chosen as the host of the 2017 Turkish Airlines Challenge Tour event for the third successive year, as golf tourism continues to flourish in Turkey.
One Direction’s Modest Golf! teams with Challenge Tour
May 13th, 2016
Modest! Golf Management have announced that they are the 2016 official golf management partner for the Northern Ireland Open at Galgorm Castle Golf Club this July.
Shell Houston Open Fantasy Challenge
Mar 30th, 2016
Shell Houston Fantasy Challenge: Join now and take on the GolfPunk berks!!
WGC Cadillac Championship Fantasy Challenge
Mar 1st, 2016
The Blue Monster, Doral... bring it on! Join our Fantasy Challenge and you can win a Golf Buddy GPS watch. It's fun and you'll most likely trounce us lot!!
Free! Phoenix Waste Management GP Fantasy Challenge!!
Feb 4th, 2016
Who do you think will handle the Arena Of Menace (the 16th!) and win in Phoenix? Join the Phoenix Waste Management GP Fantasy Challenge now!!
HSBC Fantasy Challenge from Shanghai
Nov 3rd, 2015
Take on the GolfPunk team in our own Fantasy Challenge & win a Golf Buddy GPS watch
Shriners Fantasy Challenge + Latest Odds
Oct 21st, 2015
It's on and Editor Tim has made his picks. They include Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan and Tony Finau. Reckon you can beat that? Dive on in.
Tour Championship Fantasy Challenge
Sep 22nd, 2015
Take on the GolfPunk staff at this week's Tour Championship Fantasy Challenge and win a Golf Buddy GPS Watch. Or just ignore us and play anyway
Join Now: GolfPunk's BMW Fantasy Challenge
Sep 15th, 2015
They're all playing: Rory, Jason, Jordan and Rickie. Who will win? Who will you pick in your team of 10? Reckon you can beat the GolfPunk editorial staff? Come on in and take us on!!
FedExCup Fantasy Challenge1
Aug 26th, 2015
So here we go with the FedExCup. First up is the Barclays. Last year's winner was Hunter Mahan: Gonna put him in your team?
Wyndham Fantasy Challenge
Aug 18th, 2015
Tiger's playing the Wyndham and you can get him in your Fantasy Team for just 5 points (you have 100 to spend on 10 players). Prizes weekly so you don't have to sign up forever! And it's 100% Free.
USPGA Fantasy Challenge
Aug 11th, 2015
Pick your 10 players for the PGA at Whistling Straits. Get your pals to join the league and show em who's the boss!! Weekly and monthly prizes include two dozen Vice golf balls and a Golf Buddy GPS watch.
GP Open Fantasy Challenge
Jul 14th, 2015
With Rory out of the picture, who are your 10 picks to win the Open? Join the fun here.
Memorial GP Fantasy League Challenge
Jun 2nd, 2015
Join the GolfPunk Fantasy League Challenge, a weekly competition where you can WIN WIN WIN.
J. Lindeberg SLater Belt
Mar 16th, 2015
If there is a single item of clothing that signified a changing in the guard in golf fashion it would be hard to argue against the J. Lindeberg Slater belt in white first made popular by Jesper Parnevik.
Charley Hull takes the GP Biscuit Tin Challenge
Mar 22nd, 2019
Charley takes the GP Biscuit Tin Challenge and sudddenly it's all cats, dogs, bar fights, getting dumped and Oasis...
Wilson Golf launches distance iron challenge
Mar 1st, 2019
Wilson Golf has launched a D7 iron Challenge, inviting golfers from major markets in Europe to put their own 7-iron up against its new Wilson Staff model to see how much more distance they can gain.
Three golfers. An iconic ocean liner. One unique challenge.
Nov 17th, 2018
Three golfers. An iconic ocean liner. One unique challenge.
Fleming Golf tips: Nedbank Challenge and Mayakoba Classic
Nov 7th, 2018
Two events this week, the Nedbank from South Africa and Mayakoba from Mexico, part of the PGA tour.
Stuart Broad beats Joe Root in Ryder Cup style challenge match
Sep 21st, 2018
As the countdown to the iconic Ryder Cup continues, Stuart Broad held onto his Championship title as he edged out fellow English cricket compatriot Joe Root in a Ryder Cup style challenge match on the famous Brabazon course at The Belfry on Wednesday 19th September.
Take on the Frogs in American Golf Ryder Cup challenge
Sep 20th, 2018
American Golf is bringing the magic of the Ryder Cup to it’s stores by challenging the U.K.’s golfers to take on ‘Les Grenouilles’ or ‘The Frogs’, the stunning Par 3, 11th hole at Ryder Cup venue Le Golf National.
European Tour's Crossbar Challenge
Jul 7th, 2018
World Cup fever took over the European Tour as four stars faced a par three with a difference ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation, the fourth Rolex Series event of the year.
The 14 Club Challenge
May 26th, 2018
Ahead of the BMW PGA Championship, newly named Ryder Cup Vice-Captains Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell took on the 14 Club Challenge.
When Meghan Markle and Rory McIlroy took the ice bucket challenge
May 19th, 2018
Back in the day when the ice bucket challenge was all the rage. Tiger Woods nominated Phil Knight and Rafael Nadal, while Rory McIlroy nominated Wayne Rooney, former president George W. Bush, and actress Meghan Markle, who was best known then for her role in the show "Suits".
Take The Mastermind Golf Challenge
Mar 31st, 2018
Last night was the final of this year's Mastermind, and historian Michael Taylor was in the famous black chair answering questions on major championship golf since 1997. So how would you have got on?
Two way tie for the lead at the Maybank Challenge
Feb 3rd, 2018
South African Dylan Frittelli and Spaniard Jorge Campillo both shot rounds of six-under-par 66 on Saturday to share the lead going into the final round of the Maybank Championship in Malaysia.
Hero’s Challenge Day 4 tee times & pairings
Dec 3rd, 2017
Tiger Woods will tee off for the final round at 11:10 a.m. ET (add 5 hours for GMT) alongside Justin Thomas. Here is the full list of tee times and pairings for Sunday's final round. He may not be in contention, but there are some big names up for the fight still.
Lumine sets the stage for golf's ultimate challenge
Nov 11th, 2017
Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community is preparing to play its part in one of European golf’s most exciting annual storylines, as the popular Spanish resort gets set to welcome the final stage of European Tour Qualifying School for the first time from 11-16 November.
Maria Verchenova's push up challenge
Nov 10th, 2017
Burn the envelope! Penetrate the logic! Manipulate the extreme! Can you handle Maria's push up challenge?
Tee times for Nedbank Golf Challenge
Nov 8th, 2017
Tee times for Nedbank as Tommy Fleetwood looks to stretch his lead in the Race To Dubai...
Pat Perez exclusive Biscuit Tin Challenge
Nov 8th, 2017
Pat Perez has had a storming few weeks, winning the CIMB Classic in October and following it up with 5th place at the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges. He leads the FedEx Cup and is now ranked 18th in the world rankings. To celebrate Pat's sterling return to form he does the only sensible thing... he takes The GolfPunk Biscuit Tin Challenge...
Snake versus Moongoose at the NedBank Challenge
Nov 8th, 2017
Andrew Coltart captured this video at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa. The Instagram clip shows a cobra facing off a mongoose, on a cart path at Gary Player Country Club.
The Golf Spiv calls the NedBank Challenge
Nov 7th, 2017
The Rolex Series includes the NedBank Golf Challenge in its ranks and yet there are few noticeable absentees making this one anyone’s. Here's where the value lies this week.
Golf versus basketball challenges
Oct 20th, 2017
Our friends from the 18Birdies Team traveled out to the Midwest and met NBA Legend/Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Jason Kidd for a best-of-five series of golf & basketball challenges versus LPGA pro Kris Tschetter. Who comes out on top? Check out the video to find out!
Beef versus Boo in the Hula Hoop Challenge
Oct 14th, 2017
It's Beef versus Boo in Arby's Hula Hoop Challenge. But who has the hips to win it?
Lee Westwood victorious at Hero's Challenge
Sep 27th, 2017
Tournament host Lee Westwood had the dream start to his hosting of the British Masters, as he defeated Sergio Garcia in the third staging of the Hero Challenge.
Sergio Garcia and Miguel Ángel Jiménez complete Hero's Challenge line up
Sep 26th, 2017
Sergio Garcia and Miguel Ángel Jiménez are the final players confirmed in the eight-man line up for the Hero Challenge, which will be broadcast live this evening on Sky Sports from 7.30 pm.
Rory McIlroy accepts Cristiano Ronaldo's football challenge
Sep 19th, 2017
Rory McIllroy has accepted Cristiano Ronaldo's #CR7Challenge to post a video of his best soccer trick. And he has has made some interesting nominations of his own.
GolfPunk takes on the Bridgestone Challenge
Sep 12th, 2017
GolfPunk takes on the Bridgestone Challenge with up and coming Challenge Tour Pro Ryan Evans.
4 players confirmed for Hero Challenge
Sep 12th, 2017
Matthew Fitzpatrick, Bernd Wiesberger and Danny Willett will join Lee Westwood under the lights when the Hero Challenge returns to the British Masters later this month.
Lee Westwood's putting challenge at St Jame's Park
Aug 30th, 2017
Lee Westwood, host of the 2017 British Masters, stepped on to the hallowed turf of St James’ Park this weekend to take part in a Provision Events designed putting challenge in front of 52,000 Newcastle United fans.
Rory McIlroy's $10 million challenge
Aug 26th, 2017
Speaking ahead of this week’s first FedEx Cup playoff event, Rory McIlroy had this to say about what his winning cheque for $10 million in last year’s event was used for.
The left hand challenge
Jul 15th, 2017
Golf is hard enough without trying to make it harder. Well, clearly the European Tour didn't think that, as they gave some of the best players in the world left–handed clubs and challenged them to a nearest the pin competition on the 11th hole. Here's the ensuing chaos.
Carly Booth's driver off the deck challenge
Jun 22nd, 2017
'Win a round of golf with Carly Booth at The Grove' we said. So Pete Corley did just that. And here's the evidence of a sensational day at The Grove, featuring Driver Off The Deck Challenge and plenty more surprises...
Alvaro Quiros takes the Biscuit Tin Challenge!!!
May 22nd, 2017
European Tour player Alvaro Quiros recently signed with Puma Golf, and we went and met up with him at Puma HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Rather than talk the big hitting Spaniard about that, or his golf, we thought we'd ask him what superpower he'd like. Because that's what we do.
Robert Rock Takes The Biscuit Tin Challenge
Mar 4th, 2017
Robert Rock answers a series of random and unnecessary questions, revealing how he beat Tiger Woods and why he's the only player on tour who doesn't wear a hat...
Amy Boulden's Challenge fades
Feb 19th, 2017
Wales' Amy Boulden finished T21 as world number six Jang Ha–Na of Korea won the Women's Australian Open by three shots in Adelaide.
Jack Nicklaus challenges golf industry
Nov 30th, 2016
Jack Nicklaus has challenged the golf industry to show the right leadership and seize its opportunity to be an ‘enormous worldwide game,’ while addressing the 2016 HSBC Golf Business Forum.
Greg Norman takes the GP Biscuit Tin Challenge
Nov 27th, 2016
Greg Norman takes the GolfPunk Biscuit Tin Challenge. Here's what Greg has to say for himself.
11–year old boy finishes dawn to dusk golf Challenge
Nov 25th, 2016
Charley Simpson, an 11-year old sports scholar at Rydal Penrhos, has just ten hours to complete a special challenge, which saw him play the best hole at 18 different courses along the North Wales coast.
LET versus Manchester City final challenge
Oct 8th, 2016
It's been emotional. These guys have been battling it out in their football v golf challenge and now it's down to the last.... On the tee... Man City wonder girls Steph Houghton, Toni Duggan and Karen Bardsley take on Mel Reid, Rosie Davies and Carly Booth in the final challenge – Target!
American Golf Cricketer's Cup Challenge
Sep 17th, 2016
Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and David Lloyd go head-to-head in a series of golf challenges at American Golf. Find out which star posts a 313yd drive, who can get nearest the pin and who can hold their nerve on the green.
Players step back in time at Revival Golf Challenge
Sep 14th, 2016
72 players dressed in vintage golf attire took on the challenge of playing the renowned James Braid Goodwood course with Hickory clubs on Friday.
The Tin Cup Challenge
Sep 5th, 2016
Ben Crane and Robert Streb are given a baseball bat and some garden tools to put them to the Tin Cup Challenge. Here's how they got on.
It's the hickory golf challenge
Sep 4th, 2016
It's the hickory golf challenge, starring Danny Willett, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Paolo Quirici and Lee Westwood. Take it away chaps.
Daly Takes On Europe In Beer Challenge
Aug 18th, 2016
With a year's supply of beer up for grabs, would John Daly pull out all the stops to win?
The PGA Hole In One Challenge
Jul 27th, 2016
Mercedes set three of their sponsored stars, Martin Kaymer, Fabian Gomez, and Emiliano Grillo a hole in one challenge. Already a difficult feat, Mercedes wanted them to ace the 175 yard hole with a putter, a driver, or a left handed club!!!
MacMillan Longest Day Challenge
Jun 12th, 2016
A former chef diagnosed with incurable cancer is aiming to raise more than £1,000 by taking part in the Longest Day Challenge for MacMillan Cancer Support.
Golfradar Golf Fantasy Challenge
May 10th, 2016
It's Fantasy Golf Challenge time, and your chance to win a Golf Buddy LR5 Laser range finder. So get your picks done now.
Belek welcomes Challenge Tour
May 6th, 2016
The European Challenge Tour hits Gloria Golf Club in Belek, Turkey this week as the Welsh target a third straight Turkish Airlines Challenge success (May 5-8). What's the chance of their making it?
ETIQUS launches new belt range
Apr 24th, 2016
ETIQUS, who make quality timepieces exclusively for golfers, has announced it is to collaborate with Druh Belts & Buckles to launch an exclusive range of belts.
Dude Perfect Trick Shot Challenge
Apr 15th, 2016
Check out this latest video from the team at Dude Perfect. The boys get more than a little excited but if you hit some of these shots you would be too. But we're well impressed with that opening trick shot, it's an absolute humdinger.
The Masters Fantasy Challenge
Apr 5th, 2016
Augusta. Pine trees. Magnolias and all that jazz. Plus the GolfPunk Fantasy Challenge. Have you got what it takes to be a major champion? At Fantasy League golf? Join the fun for free and find out. Plus you can win a fancy Golf Buddy GPS Watch.
How to get a toilet built on a golf course in the green belt
Mar 31st, 2016
Golfers at the Wildernesse Golf Club in Kent are having a right struggle to get a toilet built on their golf course. Here’s why.
GolfPunk on University Challenge!
Mar 23rd, 2016
GolfPunk collectively dropped its bacon sandwich just now when this happened!!!
OGP Jesper Parnevik Takes The Biscuit in Challenge
Mar 10th, 2016
Original GolfPunk Jesper Parnevik gets the Biscuit Tin treatement – a series of random questions like 'Did they really land on the moon?' 'What would you think if you met yourself at a party?' 'Can you lend me a fiver?'... that sort of thing...
Northern Trust Fantasy Challenge
Feb 17th, 2016
It's Riviera Time again. The Northern Trust Open ast Pacific Palisades in California. Here's our weekly & monthly Fantasy League Challenge. It's Free! Tuck In Guys!!
European Tour Stars Take On The Dude Perfect Challenge
Feb 9th, 2016
Four European Tour stars. One hole. Zero golf clubs. Andy Sullivan, Thomas Pieters, Bernd Wiesberger, and Peter Ulhein take on the Dude Perfect Challenge.
