Top 50 GolfPunks 30-26
Mar 3rd, 2017
Numbers 30-26 in our Top 50 GolfPunks Of All Time 'Hall Of Fame'...
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Photo Booth: A Week In Player's Instagram Pictures
Oct 2nd, 2015
Here's a look at what the tour players have been up to this week, as seen on Instagram.
China Open Final
May 6th, 2019
Twenty Chinese golfers made the cut for the weekend of the Volvo China Open but it was an inhabitant of the 116th biggest country in the world, by population, who lifted the spoils at the Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen. FInland’s Mikko Korhonen clinched his second European Tour title seeing off France’s Benjamin Hebert at the first play-off hole.
China Open Day 2
May 3rd, 2019
Wu Ashun delighted the Chinese crowd, adding an excellent 65 to his opening 66 and a two shot lead at the Volvo China Open at the Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen. But it was Wu’s young countryman Yang Kuang who grabbed all the headline as the youngest player to make a cut on the European Tour at the tender age of 14 years, six months and 12 days.
Volvo China Open
May 2nd, 2019
Last week’s winner and GolfPunk’s tip for the China Open, Jorge Campillo, leads the way once again after an opening round of 65. Joining the Spaniard on the same mark are Tapio Pulkkanen of Finland and David Lipsky of America.
Volvo China Open makes Shenzhen return
Feb 16th, 2019
The Shenzhen Genzon Golf Club will be the venue for the 25th staging of the Volvo China Open when China's National Open Golf Championship returns to the city from May 2-5, 2019.
Fishy business as renowned golf architect faces prison
Dec 21st, 2018
Renowned golf architect Keith Foster pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a Virginia courtroom to illegally transporting up to $500,000 worth of items made from endangered species, migratory birds and other wildlife. He faces a five-year prison sentence.
Carly Booth's great pitching tip
Nov 2nd, 2018
The Golf Nurse Will See You Now: This won't hurt a bit she says, as Carly Booth shows us how to aproach an elevated pin.
Stop Duffing Your Chips
May 9th, 2018
Jeff Ritter is quite good at this golf instruction lark. He he has a simple tip to stop you hitting your chips fat.
Fleming Golf Tips for the China Open
Apr 24th, 2018
So near to a 99/1 winner last week with Van Rooyen and Bjork 94/1, who both got to the joint lead in the final round only to lose to a determined Levy who is trying to get in Ryder cup squad!! This week we will give the New Orleans event a miss as its pairs and I am fairly sure not taken too seriously?? So we concentrate on the China Open!!
Powerful field set for 2018 Volvo China Open
Apr 21st, 2018
The 2018 Volvo China Open has attracted a powerful field of star players from The European Tour, the Asian Tour and the China Golf Association for the 24th staging of the RMB 20 million at Topwin Golf and Country Club from April 26-29.
GP Staunchie Reader Awards Part 2
Feb 2nd, 2018
The votes have been counted and you have chosen your favourite players, commentators, Bunch Of Arse and Help The Gravy moments of 2017...
Golf tips – Perfect Your Pitching
Oct 19th, 2017
Perfect your pitching with Paul Lyons, ex-European Tour player who now, along with Dennis Pugh, runs The Golf College...
Chinese government cracks down on Golf
Oct 19th, 2017
The Chinese government has closed two of the countries top golf courses owned by real estate mogul Wang Jianlin, according to reports from CNN.
Jason Floyd's one arm chipping tip
Sep 6th, 2017
Sky's Ewen Murray calls him "One of the most intelligent young coaches in Europe". We call him Jason and The GolfPunk Jason Floyd Series continues with this crazy simple tip on how to get crisper chips every time.
Golf Instruction: How to chip like the pros
Aug 20th, 2017
How to chip like the pros with the man who coached Michael Campbell to his US Open win
Golf chipping secrets: Chest to target
Jun 7th, 2017
This is a great, simple tip to get your chips behaving like they should every time. It's all about club face/sternum alignment. And chest to target. Practice this and watch the shots fall off your round.
Alexander Levy leads in China
Apr 30th, 2017
Alexander Levy underlined his ambition to be the first repeat winner of the Volvo China Open with a blistering opening nine–under–par 63 at the Topwin Golf and Country Club in Huairou, Beijing.
Alexander Levy wins Volvo China Open
Apr 30th, 2017
Alexander Levy clinched the fourth European Tour title of his career by beating overnight leader Dylan Frittelli in a play-off at the RMB 20 million Volvo China Open in Haiurou, Beijing.
Stuart Hogg v Richie Ramsay
Apr 16th, 2017
It's on! Scotland full–back Stuart Hogg takes on European Tour Pro Richie Ramsay... at Murrayfield...
Leaders' Drives: Winston Churchill
Mar 4th, 2017
Forget all that stuff about the field of human conflict, we at GolfPunk believe that some of Winston Churchill’s finest oratories were those he delivered on the subject of golf.
Kaiser Chiefs to play at BMW Championship
Feb 16th, 2017
Well, stone me with a ticking stick caked in surprise substances.. Has the European Tour joined the 21st century? Kaiser Chiefs to bring house down at BMW, Wentworth. I predict a significant upgrade from Mike & The Mechanics...
China cracks down on illegal courses
Jan 22nd, 2017
The Chinese government has outlawed more than 100 golf courses around the country as it clamps down on illegal land and water use.
It's the 2016 GolfPunk Staunchie Awards
Dec 24th, 2016
It's been a hell of a year. Here are the results of the GolfPunk Staunchie Awards where we honour the finest achivements in 2016 from equipment manufacturers to people who were just nice to us.
Chinese teen sensation Zecheng Dou signs with IMG
Dec 22nd, 2016
Nineteen-year-old Zecheng, a graduate of the CGA-HSBC Junior Programme, which is run in conjunction with IMG, enjoyed a record-breaking season on the China PGA Tour. And now he plans to step it up.
Tiger Woods in $30 million Chicago course project
Dec 17th, 2016
Tiger Woods is leading a $30 million project to transform two Chicago Park District-run courses into an 18-hole championship course that could host PGA Tour events.
Topgolf offering special PGA winter coaching
Dec 8th, 2016
Topgolf is offering special PGA winter coaching to encourage winter play.
No more Chicken Wing!
Oct 22nd, 2016
No more chicken wings in your golf swing! Jeff Ritter stops the rot.
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.
Stop Hitting Chunky Chips
Aug 22nd, 2016
Stop chunking your chips, and hit them closer everytime.
Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper
Jun 29th, 2016
Where there's a will, there's a way. Get the ball close anyway you can with the new Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper.
Stop the Chipping Yips
Jun 23rd, 2016
Don't let the chipping yips get you down, Jeff Ritter has the answer to your prayers.
Aguilar and Bjerregaard lead at the Volvo China Open
Apr 30th, 2016
On an eventful moving day Dane Lucas Bjerregaard shares the lead with Venezuelan Felipe Aguilar. But there is a strong chasing pack at Topwin Golf and Country Club.
Golf is no longer a crime in China
Apr 14th, 2016
Teeing it up in China is no longer a crime, the Communist party of China has decreed. Here's why the change of heart.
Chinese crackdown on golf courses continues
Mar 29th, 2016
President Xi Jinping has been conducting an anti–corruption campaign since taking office in 2013, and his focus has been on banquets, gift–giving and golf. Now three more Shanghai courses have been bulldozed.
Golf is now compulsory in a Chinese school
Mar 26th, 2016
For 400 students in Shanghai, afternoon sport means taking to the golf course. And it’s compulsory! What’s going on?
Tom Watson Pitching Masterclass
Mar 14th, 2016
Tom Watson. A living legend. A five time Open Champion. And a master of the shortgame. Watch this video masterclass on nailing those tricky half wedge shots.
Jeff Ritter's Pitching Secret
Mar 9th, 2016
GolfPunk's Sultan of Swing Jeff Ritter has got a great tip here to help improve your pitching. Hit high soft floating pitch shots in to the pin everytime if you follow his advice...
Chinese owners of Wentworth borrowed $155 million to buy it
Mar 5th, 2016
According to reports from the Daily Telegraph, the Chinese owners of Wentworth took out a $155 million loan from a Thai bank to fund their purchase of Wentworth, and the members aren’t happy with this new development.
The Staunchies 2015 Results!!!
Feb 27th, 2016
The votes are in and have all been counted and verified... straps yourselves in and let the chapmagne flow!!!
The Staunchies 2015 Results – Equipment
Feb 27th, 2016
We've sifted through everything so you don't have to. Here they are, the best of the best of 2015's golf equipment, worthy of the much sought after GolfPunk Seal Of Approval...
Mark Calcavecchia's Mansion
Dec 17th, 2015
1989 The Open Championship winner, Mark Calcavecchia has put his waterfront estate in Tequesta, Florida, on the market for a hefty $5.5 million.
The Staunchies!!!
Dec 3rd, 2015
It's that time of year again!! It's the 2015 GolfPunk Staunchies, our awards for the year's outstanding golf performers!!
Rory McIlroy 'weak as a kitten' in China
Nov 6th, 2015
Kisner leads but the real story is Russell Knox's genius wife Andrea!!!!
88 million people in China banned from golf!
Oct 23rd, 2015
Well, not exactly, but the Chinese Communist Party has banned all 88 million of its members from joining golf clubs, in its latest update of party discipline rules.
Luke Donald's Pitching Perfection
Oct 13th, 2015
Former World Number 1 Luke Donald is known for his ridiculously good short game. Here he is using the latest Mizuno S5 wedges, to show you that there's more than one way to pitch the ball close to the hole.
Hurley Searching For Missing Father
Jul 30th, 2015
US golfer Billy Hurley III has appealed to the public to help find his father, Willard Hurley Jr, who went missing nine days ago.
Oscar Jacobson Greg Chino
Mar 2nd, 2015
Growing up in the ‘90’s golf trousers were terrible things. Saggy sand coloured, pleated chinos of doom.
European and Asian Tours to sanction 25th Volvo China Open
Mar 21st, 2019
The 25th anniversary edition of the RMB 20 million Volvo China Open will once again be tri-sanctioned by the China Golf Association and the European and Asian Tours when the tournament is staged at The Genzon Golf Club in Shenzhen from May 2-5.v
First PGA TOUR Series-China Event outside Greater China
Mar 5th, 2019
Laguna Golf Phuket will become the first golf course to host a PGA TOUR Series-China event outside of mainland China when it hosts the Tour’s third and final Global Qualifying Tournament from March 5-8.
Liang clinches Volvo China Open qualifying place
Feb 20th, 2019
Guangdong’s Liang En Qi will line up alongside many of the world’s best golfers at the 2019 Volvo China Open after winning the tournament’s Amateur Qualifying Final at Mission Hills Golf Club in Haikou, Hainan Province.
The First Lady of Golf Architecture dies
Feb 3rd, 2019
The PGA of America has issued a statement following the death of Alice Dye - the First Lady of Golf Architecture.
adidas Golf Introduces New TOUR360 Franchise
Jan 21st, 2019
adidas is taking performance golf footwear to the next level. Today, adidas Golf announced the TOUR360 XT, the newest model of the TOUR360 franchise that features the highest-performing cleated outsole the brand has ever made.
Ireland pitching for 2026 Ryder Cup
Nov 27th, 2018
Ireland is actively pitching to host the 2026 Ryder Cup, with Adare Manor set to be the venue.
UK Police Chief cleared in smashed phone case
Sep 22nd, 2018
A UK Chief Constable has been cleared in a case that reveals as much about his golfing character as his integrity.
Chiara stars as Sandy Lodge girls top the table
Jun 28th, 2018
12-year old girl golfer Chiara Noja proved she is a match for the grown-ups when she battled through to a prestigious final recently, and came within a whisker of being crowned County Champion.
London Golf Club launches range of teaching programmes
May 15th, 2018
London Golf Club, one of Kent’s finest golf clubs and the venue for the 2018 Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, has launched range of teaching programmes aimed at giving golfers’ game a boost this summer.
Women's Golf Day wants help to achieve record breaking ambition
Mar 30th, 2018
Women’s Golf Day (WGD), the hugely popular global celebration of women and girls in golf, is returning for 2018. With the support of golfers across the globe it is set to be the most successful event ever.
Drive, chip and putt qualifying opens
Mar 29th, 2018
As the 2018 Masters quickly approaches, so, too, does a special tradition at Augusta National Golf Club that annually takes place on the eve of the Tournament.
Rory lurking & Tiger crouching at Bay Hill.
Mar 18th, 2018
Rory lurking, Tiger crouching, Stenson leaping, DeChambeau being scientific...
Rankings don't stop Royal Dornoch pitching for improvements
Jan 30th, 2018
The final part of a series of major improvements to historic Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s Championship Course has got underway.
China golf takes off as Li Haotong beats McIlroy
Jan 28th, 2018
Not bad for the World Number 60! Li Haotong faced down the one and only Rory McIlroy after overturning a two-shot deficit from the 10th hole to win the Dubai Desert Classic.
John Daly's son is a chip off the old block
Dec 13th, 2017
Jhn Daly Junior, AKA "Little John", is a proper chip off the old block, and he has just won the IJGA Invitational at the age of 14.
Quinta do Lago opens new Miami-chic hotel
Nov 30th, 2017
Quinta do Lago has enhanced its reputation as one of Europe’s premier stay-and-play destinations following the acquisition of the Magnolia hotel.
Bettinardi Golf launch eye-catching putter range
Nov 15th, 2017
Bettinardi Golf, the specialist milled putter manufacturer that has gained market share across Europe, is introducing five new putters for the 2018 season, including a brand new BB Series collection and a innovative iNOVAi 5.0 selection.
Ryder Cup stars prank golfers with #BadCoaching
Nov 11th, 2017
Ever dreamed of having a one-on-one lesson with a golf legend? How would Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood work for you? Expert tuition, unparalleled knowledge and priceless experience imparted in person to you by some of the world's best. What a treat...
Highlights Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Nov 5th, 2017
Wedges for putters, aces and lots more....
Fancy watching the Open from your back garden?
Oct 29th, 2017
Fancy owning a house with the Open Championship in your own back garden? That's what's on offer in Stanley Road, Merseyside. A stunning Edwardian manor house is up for grabs for £1.85m...
Golf made compulsory in Chinese schools
Oct 21st, 2017
We've always said that golf makes you a better person. Ever since Richie from the Manic Street Preachers told us so in an early interview with GolfPunk. In China, they're taking it to a new level...
Spectacular chip in from Justin Thomas at the CJ Cup
Oct 20th, 2017
Here's something that you won't see every day on the Tour. Justin Thomas was confronted with a terrible lie on the green at the fifth. It was time to get creative......
Ernie Els: My alter ego mischief maker...
Oct 17th, 2017
A side of Ernie Els you thought you'd never see! Ernie has an alter ego. His name is Theodore. He sounds like a laugh...
Tour Chief Pelley throws down the gauntlet
Jul 6th, 2017
Chief executive of the European Tour, Keith Pelley, has thrown down the gauntlet to golf clubs to modernise to help grow the game.
Pep Guardiola chips in
Jun 24th, 2017
We all know that Pep Guardiola loves his golf. But here’s the evidence that he’s actually quite good at it, as he chips in from the rough at a Charity golf day.
Scorchio!!! Top 11 Golf Shorts for 2017
Jun 20th, 2017
It's Scorchio Central right now. Time to get yourself some fancy new shorts and get out there baby!!!! Here are our Top 11 favourites for 2017
Kevin Kisner chips in
May 1st, 2017
It was all over wasn't it? Kevin Kisner needed to hole his eagle shot to save the match....
Dylan Frittelli leads in China
Apr 29th, 2017
South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli will take a three–shot lead into the final day of the RMB 20 million Volvo China Open after a flawless third round 64 took him to 19–under at the Topwin Golf and Country Club in Huairou, Beijing.
How will you be watching The Masters?
Mar 31st, 2017
Golf Care have conducted a survey on over 4,000 British golfers to reveal the nations habits and behaviours during The Masters. Here are their findings.
Volvik launching into the UK
Mar 10th, 2017
Volvik is making five of its best–selling balls available in the UK market this spring, including the new premium–priced Volvik S4 ball.
Is Rory switching to Callaway?
Jan 1st, 2017
According to a report from NoLayingUp.com, Rory McIlroy is switching to Callaway woods (the new GBB Epic Sub Zero) and irons (Apex MB), an Odyssey putter and Titleist ball (Pro V1x) and wedges (Titleist Vokey).
Spain lead USA & China in Golf World Cup
Nov 24th, 2016
Chris Wood and Andy Sullivan are two strokes behind leaders Spain after the first round of the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne. Russell Knox's 'zero to hero' experiment, however, seems doomed
Inspiring one–armed child golfer
Nov 4th, 2016
Tommy Morrissey is an inspirational five-year-old golfer who only has one arm. He's been amazing PGA Tour pros again ahead of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Kerching for Rory's caddie
Oct 26th, 2016
'A tsunami just hit my bank account, so thank you very much.'
Fish and Chips
Aug 30th, 2016
Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel has teamed up with East Coast Fishing Trips of Lowestoft to offer golf and sea fishing breaks on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast. Fish and chips if you like.
Timberlake takes one on the chin
Jul 27th, 2016
That's all you need when you've just double bogeyed the 11th, some berk giving you a back hander... por old JT...
New Galvin Green collection launching
Jul 3rd, 2016
Galvin Green have announced their Part 2 collection which features a host of new styles and colours, and they will be available in time for the Ryder Cup.
Odyssey Milled Collection RSX Putters launching
Jun 22nd, 2016
Odyssey has announced the launch of its limited edition Milled Collection RSX Putters, which are pushing sound and feel dynamics to new levels.
Free coaching for over 55’s
May 26th, 2016
On a mission to create a unique sport and entertainment community, Topgolf also aims to promote an active lifestyle which can be enjoyed by all ages and golfing abilities. Now they have an offer for the 55 and overs.
Laura Gallacher is carrying Russell Brand’s child
May 10th, 2016
Bernard Gallacher and his wife said they were ‘very happy’ at the news that their daughter Laura is pregnant by Russell Brand, but this news has to be a shocker for any parent.
Brian Harman chips in!
Feb 6th, 2016
Here's Brian Harman getting the crowds going with this brilliant chip in at the 16th at the Waste Management in Phoenix.
2015 Players Of The Year: The Staunchies Results
Dec 24th, 2015
Male Player Of The Year 2015, Lady Player Of The Year and Rookie Of The Year: Here's your verdict...
President Obama Chips in on 18
Dec 22nd, 2015
As Barack Obama is spotted playing golf on his Christmas vacation in Hawaii, Donald Trump has taken a pop at him for playing too often. Considering golf is how he makes much of his money these days, it’s probably not the best campaigning point for Trump.
Bizarre irony as Chinese ramp up Wentworth costs
Oct 23rd, 2015
Wentworth's new Chinese owners are putting up membership fees by £100,000.00 to £125,000.00, while at the same time, in China itself, the Government has banned 88 million peope from aying tghe game. Meanwhile, Lord knows how much it will cost the rest of us riff raff ot ever get a round there...
Andres Romero injured punching tee sign at Barracuda
Aug 9th, 2015
Andres Romero withdrew from the Barracuda Championship after punching a sign and injuring his hand during third-round play in Reno, Nev.
Chip-ins and slam dunks galore in wild weather
Aug 1st, 2015
Marc Warren slam-dunked his approach on the 19th to edge out Tyrell Hatton, but David Howell looked the best player on the course in the afternoon session of the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play.
Lexi Wins In Michigan
Jul 27th, 2015
Lexi chalks up her fifth LPGA Tour Win at The Meijers.
Greatest shank you’ll ever see
Nov 17th, 2019
There must be something in the air at the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Yesterday we reported on one of the luckiest shots ever seen on tour when Thomas Detry was saved from disaster by a pole holding a windsock. In the third round Denmark's Joachim Hansen hit an unmentionable in a greenside bunker but came up smelling of roses.
GolfPunk's Tips For the Week
May 1st, 2019
The resident GolfPunk Tipster, Nick Fleming, picked 2nd place Julian Suri at last week’s event in Morocco. We are hoping he will go one better this week with his selections for the Wells Fargo Championship from Quail Hollow, Charlotte, North Carolina and the China Open. Both events will be on Sky and look to provide some good entertainment.
How to play long downhill bunker shots
Mar 27th, 2019
It's all about the shoulders apparently. How to play those tricky downhill long bunker shots with our very own Maria...
Don't be a golf plank!
Mar 27th, 2019
Olympic record-holder (shooting an incredible 61 in Brazil 2016) Maria Verchenova brings us the latest in her award-winning series of fitness videos for GolfPunk. It's time to stop being a plank and get your core, arms and everything maximised to the extreme!
