top 50 golfpunks 35-31
Mar 3rd, 2017
Numbers 35-31. Who's made this cut? Some absolute corkers in here...
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Beef interviewed by sock puppet
Feb 21st, 2017
Valderrama has interviewed everyone from Ian Poulter to Tony Jacklin. The pros love him. Some, including Paul Casey, will only be interviewed by Valdy when GolfPunk comes to town. But there was one dude Valdy really wanted to meet: "Get me Beef!" he said to us. So we did.
Valderrama Meets... Graeme Storm
May 25th, 2017
GolfPunk's resident sock-puppet-rascal-love-child-of-Roland-Rat-&-Frank-Spencer takes on European Tour star Graeme Storm. And talk soon turns to surrender monkeys and the art of cake making...
Valdy meets Coetzee
Aug 6th, 2015
George Coetzee achieves a lifetime ambition by finally getting an audience with his favourite Golf head cover sock puppet, Valderrama. And when they met it was muydaahh....
GOLFPUNK GETTING GOLF FIT
Jul 12th, 2019
For the first time it feels like we are getting really serious about this whole programme as we start to see real gains physically and we appear to be getting fitter, faster at the exercises and stronger overall. Plus, this week’s WOD was both a killer and also immensely satisfying to boot, which are words we never thought we would say!
GolfPorn: Royal Portrush
Jul 12th, 2019
The Open is less than a week away and so what better than a fine bit of Golf Porn from the fantastic links at Royal Portrush. 15th Hole, Par 4, 426 yards
Golf Joke of the week
Jul 9th, 2019
Derek The Donkey, GolfPunk's grumpy horse-envier once again delivers his 'Joke of the Week'. As you know he likes nothing better than a proper good laugh as long as it's at someone else's expense...
GOLFPUNK GETTING GOLF FIT
Jul 1st, 2019
Let’s start with an admission. We know that our Fitness Friday article is going out on a Monday and we kind of dropped the (medecine) ball but we have a good excuse honest. So, we’re a smidge late but following the maxim, better late than never, here you go!
Who knew mini golf could be dangerous?
Jun 29th, 2019
Normally a round of mini golf is a rather relaxing and sedentary activity. You saunter around putting that ball through a few windmills or similar unusual obstacles often with a beer in your hand and not a care in the world as you watch family members miss that putt for the umpteenth time. In fact its supposed to be so safe that it’s become a drinking based activity with places like Junk Yard Golf or Swingers popping up everwhere!
Muirfield Opens doors to women golfers
Jun 27th, 2019
So Muirfield or to give its proper title, The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, has formally invited women to join the club as members for the first time since voting to change the club’s rules in 2017.
Golf Joke of the week
Jun 24th, 2019
Derek The Donkey, GolfPunk's grumpy horse-envier delivers his 'Joke of the Week'. He likes nothing better than a proper good laugh as long as it's at someone else's expense...
ITS GOLFPORN TIME AS WE HEAD TO THE MALDIVES
Jun 21st, 2019
The weather has been rubbish so far this year (on both sides of the pond it seems) and it’s got the team dreaming of sunnier climbs. The Maldives is always a luxurious option (especially if you're feeling flush), but there was never a need to take the wrenches….UNTIL NOW!
GOLFPUNK'S GETTING GOLF FIT
Jun 14th, 2019
It’s often said that for brilliant break through musical artists that the second album is the difficult one. So too has been the second week of our six-week GOLF.WOD designed plan fitness plan as the initial giddy optimism of the first week gives way to the brutal reality living a more virtuous existence and the need for hard work and sacrifice.
Golf Joke of the week
Jun 10th, 2019
Derek The Donkey, GolfPunk's grumpy horse-envier delivers his 'Joke of the Week'. He likes nothing better than a proper good laugh as long as it's at someone else's expense...
GOLFPUNK'S GETTING GOLF FIT
Jun 7th, 2019
The maxim that you can’t teach old dogs’ new tricks has firmly been dispatched this week as the “Lab Rats” as we have affectionately been called have truly turned over a new leaf, at least for the next 6/7 weeks are concerned.
GOLFPUNK IS GOING ALL BROOKS
May 31st, 2019
I think it safe to say that the GolfPunk team are not exactly regulars at their local gym. When it comes to preparing for a round of golf its usually a bacon sarnie, washed down with a few cups of coffee, a couple of swishes with an 8 iron behind the first tee and away we go.
Golf in Bavaria – Part 2
May 30th, 2019
It’s an early rise for us on day two and a slightly thick head, that Schnapps for the road wasn't a great idea after all! After an excellent breakfast at the hotel we are off to experience two more courses. It will be an entirely different experience from the first day as the courses are located in undulating valley landscapes.
Golf in Bavaria - Part 1
May 28th, 2019
“Fancy playing in Bavaria?” came the call. Visions of steins of beers and shouts of prost from froth moustachioed faces sprung to the mind as I nodded furiously. Ok grab your clubs you’re off to The Quellness Resort.
GOLFPUNK'S FITNESS FRIDAY
May 9th, 2019
Welcome back to part two of our Friday Fitness feature as the GolfPunk team get back to working on improving their waistline and their game! This time we are going for the current GP Team's favourite exercise and one that has ramped up the competitive tension at GolfPunk Towers.
Top 5 Golf Movies
May 4th, 2019
Last night at our team get together we were discussing all things golf and one of the team asked what our Top 5 golf related movies were sparking heated debate until the boss put his foot down and decided what they were and also the order (which was perhaps even more hotly contested as you will see!).
The British Golf Show 2019
May 3rd, 2019
Its only two weeks until The British Golf Show which is the only free event for golfers this summer. Taking place at Wycombe Air Park, High Wycombe over the 17th and 18th of May, the event boasts over 150 exhibitors and plenty of fun both inddors and outdoors.
GolfPunk's Fitness Friday
May 2nd, 2019
Welcome to GolfPunk’s latest regular feature - Fitness Friday - where we detail the exercises the team are doing in an effort to get both golf fit and ready for the looming summer golf tour where, god forbid, shorts maybe the order of the day!
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.
Golf Walk Up Songs
Apr 27th, 2019
So, the Pro pairings at the Zurich Classic have had to select walk up music for their entrance on the first tee should they make the cut for the final two rounds. GolfPunk has not been that enamoured with the choices and so have come up with their own Top 5.
IS ETIQUETTE DYING IN GOLF?
Apr 19th, 2019
Etiquette - “The customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.” There were certain sporting maxims when we grew up. Football is a gentleman's game played by thugs, and rugby is a thug’s game played by gentlemen. Cricket and golf were games for protaganists who played with a significant side order of honour.
Tiger Woods is a lucky golfer!
Apr 14th, 2019
I’m probably going to get shot down in flames for this one, but I am going to put it out there, Mr Woods is a lucky golfer. It may be golfing blasphemy akin to suggesting the Beatles, excluding their early stuff, were not that good or suggesting that David Beckham was actually not all that brilliant.
Etihad Airways Offers Free Golf Bags on Flights to Abu Dhabi
Apr 12th, 2019
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced it will be offering free golf bag luggage on its flights to Abu Dhabi with immediate effect.
Seven golfers gear up for Million Dollar shoot-out at the Masters
Apr 11th, 2019
Seven lucky golfers are heading to this week’s Masters to battle it out for a million dollars – all hoping they can land another ace to change their life.
Masters golf betting best value
Apr 9th, 2019
Over to GP's ace golf betting tipster, The Golf Spiv, (AKA Nick Fleming):
Gambling and the game of golf
Mar 30th, 2019
No matter what game you play, gambling is always fun, especially when played with friends. Imagine mixing the game of golf and gambling over it.
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!
Fleming Golf Tips: Dell Matchplay
Mar 26th, 2019
Great to deliver a winner again for GolfPunk readers; nervy stuff but Paul Casey held on to win at 26/1 at last week’s Valspar Championship!!
Swing into Spring with Quinta do Lago luxury golf breaks
Mar 21st, 2019
Guests can combine world-class golf with an array of luxury lifestyle facilities when booking a golfing break at Portugal’s Quinta do Lago resort this spring – with three-night, two-round hotel packages available from €338 per person including buggies.
GolfBuddy launches next generation GPS devices
Mar 21st, 2019
GOLFBUDDY is introducing the latest generation of golf GPS devices this spring, as it launches the aim W10 GPS watch and the Voice 2 GPS.
We Love Golf Events Hailed As Huge Success
Mar 21st, 2019
The first four Professional Golfers’ Association, We Love Golf events for 2019, have been hailed as a huge success after 135 women and girls braved the wind and rain to take part in four golf taster events held across the Great Britain & Ireland.
Top 10 Worst Ever Golf Haircuts
Mar 20th, 2019
We've all had a bad haircut or three over the years, but the pictorial evidence is probably buried deep down in some box of memories only to be opened when suitably drunk. The PGA Tour pros don't have it so lucky...
Golf Betting tips for The Valspar Championship
Mar 20th, 2019
Great to see Rory McIlroy winning the Players Championship last week. Our selection Tommy Fleetwood led well into the final round but faded to finish 5th. Two televised events this week but the EuropeanTour event low key so we concentrate on the Valspar Championship on PGA tour.
Argentario Golf Resort Becomes PGA National Italy
Mar 20th, 2019
The luxurious and picturesque Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentarioresort.com) has joined The PGA’s growing list of exceptional branded resorts as the ‘PGA National Italy’.
The Top 10 Ultimate Golf Fails
Mar 19th, 2019
If you want t really REALLY good laugh, take a look at this brilliant compilaiton of golf fails from the 'cart jumping maniac' to the lake dancing bafoon!
Titleist Loyalty Rewarded Golf Ball Promotion Returns
Mar 16th, 2019
Titleist is continuing its support of dedicated golfers across the UK & Ireland by rolling-out its Loyalty Rewarded promotion once again in 2019.
Golf Gambling Games Your Squad Should Be Playing Now
Mar 16th, 2019
Whether you are cashing in $2 skins for Nassau team junk, two down presses or any other expensive or complicated golf game, playing golf is always a bit more interesting when there’s cash involved.
How to choose the right golf ball for your game
Mar 14th, 2019
Introducing Belinda Whent, PGA professional and England amateur international. Belinda joins our GolfJunk Editor Daniel Owen in the golf-geekery department and will be bringing us her take on the latest equipment every issue.
Golf betting tips for The Players Championship
Mar 14th, 2019
It's back. They say that golf's '5th major' is the hardest tournament to win. It has the best field of the entire year and it all kicks off today at Sawgrass. Here we have all the best tips to turn your pennies into pounds...
Women's Golf Day 2019 Launches on International Women's Day
Mar 8th, 2019
Women’s Golf Day will return for its fourth year on June 4th 2019 in what promises to be the largest single-day celebration of Women’s golf that the world has ever seen.
Ticketing opens for British Golf Show
Mar 8th, 2019
Online ticketing is now open for this year’s British Golf Show, which takes place May 17th-18th at Wycombe Air Park.
The Best Golf Gambling Stories
Mar 7th, 2019
We all long to hear success stories of people in various fields. There are top professional golfers who have soared so high and The Golf Punk team sought to learn how they made it to the levels they are at today, and below are the betting stories of the best golf gamblers.
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.
Taipei Club Chooses Stewart Golf For Trolley Fleet
Mar 5th, 2019
British golf trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf has delivered a fleet of 60 of its flagship X9 Follow machines to Taiwan’s most prestigious golf club.
Argentario Golf Resort & Spa Opens Stylish New Club House
Mar 5th, 2019
The Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentarioresort.com), one of the most highly-regarded golf destinations in Tuscany, Italy, has opened a stylish new Club House in time for the 2019 golf season.
Experience Amazing Golf and Leisure in Abu Dhabi in the 2019-20Ex20 Season
Mar 5th, 2019
Following a series of high-profile events and after hosting some of the best players in the world from the PGA, European and Ladies Tours, Abu Dhabi is now looking forward to welcoming golfers from around the world for one of the best seasons yet in the Middle East region.
Verdura Resort celebrates Spring with unlimited golf
Mar 5th, 2019
Unlimited golf in an idyllic setting is the mouth-watering prospect that awaits golfers taking up Verdura Resort’s invitation to book a stay-and-play break at the exclusive Sicilian venue this spring.
Francesco Molinari joins Callaway Golf Tour Staff
Mar 5th, 2019
Today Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) announced that Francesco Molinari, the reigning Open Champion and 2018 Race to Dubai winner, has joined its Tour Professional Staff.
New Golf Rules viral video
Mar 5th, 2019
The most major revision of the rules for more than 30 years came into effect two months ago. Nevertheless, a lot of golfers do not seem to know enough about the rules changes yet.
Golf clubhouse fight goes viral
Mar 5th, 2019
A video has gone viral of a fight between two golfers in the clubhouse at a Gauteng golf club, and the club has now issued a formal apology.
Top 10 Strangest Golfing Injuries
Mar 4th, 2019
When Padraig Harrington took one on the elbow whilst giving an amateur a lesson, he thought his career was over. In very ludicrous fashion. Padraig, you are not alone. Check out these Top 10 bizarre golfer mishaps.
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.
All-Inclusive golf holidays for 2019
Mar 1st, 2019
During 2018 saw the rise of all-inclusive golf holidays abroad, and GolfHolidaysDirect.com have listed the top all-inclusive golf holidays valid throughout 2019.
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.
Golf industry leaders to be recognised at home of golf
Mar 1st, 2019
The nominations for the 59club Service Excellence Awards have today been revealed, with some of the highest-profile and best-loved venues across the globe in the running for a golf industry sales and service excellence ‘Oscar’.
McDonald’s got Zen as golfers hit the slopes in South Wales
Mar 1st, 2019
The premier indoor golf academy in South Wales now has an additional attraction – the Zen Green Stage.
Top selling all-inclusive golf holiday for just £399
Feb 28th, 2019
If you are already thinking ahead to playing golf abroad in 2019, here is a great all-inclusive golf holiday offer from Golf Holidays Direct for three nights at the Salgados Palm Village Suites in Portugal, with three Championship courses to enjoy. Knock yourselves out!
Fleming Golf Tips: Oman Open & Honda Open
Feb 27th, 2019
Two events this week. It's the Oman Open and the Honda Open. Here's where the action is......
Golf in Society is first recipient of Foundation's financial award
Feb 27th, 2019
The altruistic Golf in Society initiative, which delivers person-centred golf sessions for people with chronic illnesses, is the first recipient of a financial award from the new charitable arm of the not-for-profit Golf Business International.
Free gift for British Golf Show visitors
Feb 27th, 2019
All visitors to this year’s inaugural British Golf Show will receive a free gift which can be redeemed at almost 100 golf clubs.
Stewart Golf Hits The Green With Solar Investment
Feb 27th, 2019
British golf trolley manufacturer Stewart Golf has now added solar energy to its green credentials and flicked the switch on a £40,000 installation to make it more than self-sufficient in electricity.
Oman's first links-style golf course gets ready
Feb 27th, 2019
Al Mouj Golf, one of the Middle East’s flagship golf courses, designed by Greg Norman, is completing its final touches ahead of the 2019 Oman Open, which takes place from February 28th to 3rd March.
Puma Golf unveils Ignite Proadapt footwear
Feb 27th, 2019
Every year, PUMA Golf come up with a better, comfier and better performng golf shoe. The 2019 IGNITE PROADAPT is no exception, delivering Tour-proven stability, unparalleled traction and extreme comfort, in a superior, sophisticated package, designed with the world’s finest performing (and best-dressed) golfers in mind.
ECCO Golf revamps Biom Hybrid 3 silhouette for 2019
Feb 26th, 2019
Flagbearers of golf hybrid footwear, ECCO GOLF, have unveiled several exciting additions to their iconic ECCOBIOM® HYBRID 3 family, with the GORE-TEX waterproof design now available in a range of eye-catching Spring/Summer 2019 colour combinations that feature the refined derby cut lacing.
Galvin Green launches state-of-the-art golf apparel range
Feb 20th, 2019
Galvin Green, the leading premium performance golf apparel brand, has launched its most advanced collection of technical clothing for the start of the 2019 season, with a total of 368 ground-breaking garments and matching accessories.
New Gleneagles Golf Ambassador Hannah McCook
Feb 20th, 2019
Gleneagles, the world-famous Scottish hotel and sporting estate, has today announced Hannah McCook, as a new Golf Ambassador, supporting the iconic Perthshire venue’s plans to inspire more young people, school children and women to take up the game.
Golf Pride® Expands TOUR SNSR™ series
Feb 19th, 2019
Golf Pride® today announced it is expanding its popular TOUR SNSR™ putter grip family with the new Contour Pro. The Contour Pro putter grip offers the leading Tour-preferred, pistol-shape in two oversized models for unsurpassed feel and feedback.
Golf consultants defend council following national media coverage
Feb 19th, 2019
An association of consultants working within the golf industry has responded to national media coverage of a report which criticised a city council for spending £2,400 on golf consultancy services.
Canterbury Golf Club gears up for 2020 Open
Feb 19th, 2019
Canterbury Golf Club is gearing up for the staging of The Open Championship in July 2020 at nearby Royal St George’s by linking up with fellow Kent golf clubs in Visit Kent’s Golf in Kent Partnership.
Kedleston Park Golf Club named as finalist
Feb 18th, 2019
After hosting Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship and the English Boys’ U16 Open Amateur Stroke Play (McGregor Trophy), during a benchmark year in 2018, Kedleston Park has been named as one of four finalists in the Championship Venue of the Year category of the England Golf Awards 2019.
PUMA Golf's 2019 collection goes on sale today
Feb 15th, 2019
PUMA Golf has introduced its Spring Summer 2019 apparel and accessories collection for men, women and junior golfers.
American Golf customers raise over £11,500
Feb 15th, 2019
Forces golf charity, On Course Foundation, was celebrating a late Christmas present yesterday as American Golf handed over a cheque for £11,649, raised by its customers over the festive period.
Major brands including Callaway sign up for British Golf Show
Feb 15th, 2019
Callaway, Cobra, The Belfry, Duca del Cosma, Zen Green Stage and Power Tee are some of the latest well-known brands to confirm their presence at this year’s inaugural British Golf Show.
Golf betting for Genesis and World Super 6
Feb 13th, 2019
A unique event over in Australia this week: The first three rounds are stroke play but on Sunday the top 24 play knockout match play over 6 holes, with the top 8 getting a bye into second round of knockout. Over in USA we have the Genesis Open that boasts the best quality field so far this year!!!
The Atlantic Golf Coast is calling!!
Feb 12th, 2019
What do you mean it's your first time? Well, let us hold your hand and walk you through the basics...
Bushnell Golf launches ProXE
Feb 12th, 2019
75% of all golf shots take place within 125-yards of the green. So you need a range finder. Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the #1 laser rangefinder on the PGA Tour have launched its latest and most innovative laser rangefinder – Pro XE.
Dave Pelz Golf Schools pitch up at Foxhills
Feb 12th, 2019
Golfers eager to sharpen their short-game skills can combine state-of-the-art facilities and a world-renowned coaching progamme thanks to a new link-up between Foxhills and Dave Pelz Golf Schools.
Mossy Oak Golf Club– Golf the Way Nature Intended It
Feb 10th, 2019
The Mossy Oak Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi is the result of a golf course working in harmony with its natural surroundings.
Qualification fund benefits young Scottish Golfers
Feb 8th, 2019
Young female golfers in Scotland with aspirations of playing in the PING Junior Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in September can now benefit from a new joint fund established by The 2019 Solheim Cup Golf Development Programme and Scottish Golf.
Women's drive towards Scotland the Home of Golf
Feb 7th, 2019
A new golf campaign, aimed specifically at encouraging more women to travel to Scotland to play golf, has been launched today by VisitScotland.
Your Golf Travel launch sale
Feb 7th, 2019
Spain is one of the most sought-after golf holiday destinations in the world and Your Golf Travel customers have the opportunity to secure the best tee times at championship courses scattered around Andalucia including Valderrama Golf Club, Finca Cortesin, La Reserva and many more.
Tomatin Returns as Sponsor of Highland Golf Links Pro Am
Feb 5th, 2019
Globally-renowned whisky distillers Tomatin are returning as headline sponsors of a prestigious Pro Am golf tournament over three of Scotland’s finest links courses.
Spring Lake Golf Resort
Feb 5th, 2019
Here's how a retiring couple took the plunge and bought a golf course in Sebring, Florida.
Golf Escapes launches Ladies Collection
Feb 4th, 2019
Groups of lady golfers looking to book a golf break can now rely on the services of a specialist team, after Golf Escapes launched a ladies’ portfolio titled The Ladies Collection (TLC).
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.
40 leading Irish courses unite to promote golf across Ireland
Feb 3rd, 2019
40 of Ireland's leading golf clubs and resorts are coming together next week in Belfast, brought to you by Golf Ireland in association with Fáilte Ireland.
Saudi Arabia harnesses the power of golf
Feb 3rd, 2019
During the week of Saudi Arabia’s inaugural European Tour event, the Saudi International, the Chairman of the Saudi Golf Federation (SGF), has announced a golf development programme which looks set to transform the golfing landscape in the Kingdom.
Enter the battle of the brands at American Golf
Feb 1st, 2019
With new driver releases from golf’s biggest names boasting length, forgiveness and the latest technology, it can be a minefield working out where to spend your hard-earned cash.
Golf in Abu Dhabi Produces a January to Remember
Feb 1st, 2019
Abu Dhabi was once again at the centre of the golfing world this January; as all eyes turned to the Middle East to watch some of the top golfers in the world descend onto some of the best-conditioned courses on the circuit.
DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort Opens in Murcia
Jan 31st, 2019
DoubleTree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa Resort will open its doors today, boasting lake-front views, and four unique restaurants. The new hotel joins four other DoubleTree by Hilton properties within Spain.
2019 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship announced
Jan 31st, 2019
The British Speedgolf Pairs Championships will take place on Saturday 8 June, at Sweetwoods Park Golf club, a parkland course bordering East Sussex, Kent and West Sussex.
The world's highest paid golfers in 2018
Jan 31st, 2019
In today’s era, not every sports fan out there would associate golf players as being one of the most handsomely paid on the circuit. In fact, it’s only since Tiger Woods made golf his own that earnings and endorsements have sky-rocketed to a level that makes it all the more envious.
Fleming Golf Tips: Saudi International
Jan 30th, 2019
This week we focus on the Saudi International and the Phoenix Waste Management.
Hever Castle Golf Club opens health and wellbeing centre
Jan 30th, 2019
Hever Castle Golf Club is launching a Health & Wellbeing Centre, known as Hever Castle Wellbeing, this Spring to enhance the club’s offering to members, visiting golfers and members of the public.
PGA National Turkey eyes record numbers of golfers
Jan 30th, 2019
PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club is ready to enhance its position at the forefront of the European golf resort market, with latest figures revealing that golf bookings in 2019 are 15 per cent up on the same time last year.
