Manic Monday
Feb 10th, 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.
100 Results Found
Sung Hyun Park wins HSBC Women's World Championship
Mar 3rd, 2019
Park's 6th career LPGA victory is the first global win for TaylorMade's all-new Spider X putter, and the 3rd for M5 & M6 Drivers featuring the company’s Injected Twist Face technology.
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.
Tewkesbury Park triumphs
Nov 14th, 2018
Cotswold golfing haven Tewkesbury Park has scooped a prestigious award in the Condé Nast Johansens Awards For Excellence 2019.
Youngsters have the chance to impress at Stoke Park
Oct 1st, 2018
The five-star Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, has achieved unprecedented success with its scholars' programme in recent years - and later this month it is inviting talented youngsters to see if they have what is required to be the next generation of graduates.
Stoke Park is officially a Worldclass.Golf venue
Sep 10th, 2018
The five-star Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, is the only English venue to be accepted into a new collection of ‘the world's premier golf destinations', which launches later this month.
Stoke Park's Gough wins national amateur title
Aug 20th, 2018
Stoke Park's Conor Gough became the first Englishman to win the Boys Amateur Championship since current world number 42 Matthew Fitzpatrick in 2012, when he triumphed at Royal Portrush, on Sunday.
Leadbetter's Stoke Park Dream Comes True
Aug 8th, 2018
The legendary golf coach David Leadbetter has opened his new European academy headquarters at the multi-award-winning Stoke Park Country Club & Spa and described the venue as "one of the world's premier golf facilities".
Kedleston Park makes successful debut
Jun 27th, 2018
Kedleston Park Golf Club, home to one of Derbyshire’s most highly regarded golf courses, made a very successful debut as a host venue for Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship on Monday 25th June 2018 when 11 players made it through to Final Qualifying on a beautiful summer’s day.
Augusta's pimento–cheese sandwich
Apr 3rd, 2018
Adidas have taken inspiration from Augusta National’s legendary pimento–cheese sandwich to launch a limited edition “Crossknit Boost” golf shoe.
Heythrop Park
Jul 11th, 2017
It's been described as "golf's sleeping giant". If it ever was sleeping, it looks like it's just taken a bagful of Pro Plus. Heythrop Park, it's what the term GolfPorn was invented for...
Stoke Park launches academy
Jul 4th, 2017
Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel is investing a ‘significant six–figure sum' in its golf academy as it looks to build on the success it has achieved in the last few years.
Swinging' Siren: it's Isabelle Shee
Jun 22nd, 2017
It's Swingin' Siren time, and we bring you Isabelle Shee, who blazes it up in Orange County California. Take it away Isabelle.
Re-opened Stoke Park passes muster
May 19th, 2017
Members and visitors have given the ‘thumbs up' to the recently re–opened golf course at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel.
Edoardo Molinari wins Trophee Hassan II
Apr 17th, 2017
Edoardo Molinari claimed his first victory in over six years as he beat Irishman Paul Dunne in a play–off at the Trophee Hassan II on the European Tour.
Stoke Park Members get first taste
Mar 13th, 2017
The patience of Stoke Parks members will be rewarded on April 21, when they will be have the first experience of the venue's renovated and reopened Alison Course (holes 10-18).
Stoke Park wins Gold Flag
Mar 8th, 2017
Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, was the only UK members golf club to attain ‘Gold Flag' standard at the annual 59club golf service awards – regarded by many as the ‘Oscars' of the golf service industry.
Ed Sheeran & Justin Bibier golf trick shot fail
Mar 2nd, 2017
In an interview with The Guardian Ed Sheeran has revealed that Justin Bibier once challenged him to hit a golf ball off his mouth on a drunken evening in Japan.
Junior golfers celebrate Young Tom Morris
Jan 3rd, 2017
Golfers have celebrated the youngest winner of The Open Championship by playing a round in traditional attire.
Stoke Park to be bought by The Trump?
Dec 9th, 2016
There’s a rumour going round that Stoke Park is on The Trump’s golf shopping list, and it is believed that the King family, who own Stoke Park, have been made aware of Trump's interest.
How VPAR partnered with Callaway at Petco Park
Nov 17th, 2016
VPAR, the pioneer of Live Golf Scoring, partnered with Callaway Golf and The Links at Petco Park to add a new competitive element to this unique experience.
Capability Brown's 300th anniversary celebrated at Stoke Park
Sep 5th, 2016
It’s the 300th anniversary of the birth of the legendary landscape designer Lancelot ‘Capability' Brown - and, at Stoke Park you can not only admire his parkland but also play golf.
Walk in the Park for Imbee
Aug 20th, 2016
The Republic of Korea’s Inbee Park, New Zealand’s Lydia Ko and China’s Shanshan Feng are Olympic medalists.
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.
Latest on Beckenham Place Park golf club closure
Mar 28th, 2016
As we reported two weeks ago, Lewisham Council is planning to shut down Braeside Golf Club, which is based at Beckenham Place Park. Now the members are setting up a campaign to save the club.
FA Commission Survey to see if there is demand for 9 hole course at St George's Park
Mar 23rd, 2016
The Football Association is commissioning a survey to see whether there is demand for a nine-hole golf course to be built at England’s training base, St George’s Park. Do they really need a survey??
Sam Torrance & Sarah Stirk to host charity day at Stoke Park
Mar 7th, 2016
Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance OBE will be the host when Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel holds a pro-am golf day to raise money for a diabetes charity this summer.
Young people from deprived areas don’t play Golf
Mar 5th, 2016
Young people from deprived areas tend not to play golf because of the costs involved, according to new research from the London School of Economics. Wow! How did they figure all that out?
Parkie weighs in
Feb 7th, 2016
Parkie, sorry Sir Michael Parkinson, has weighed into the Wentworth debate, and is accusing the new owners of ignoring the traditions of the club and wanting to create a club for the “super rich” with a “car park full of Lamborghinis”.
Save our golf! Bradley Park under threat
Jan 17th, 2016
Your chance to help make a difference. Save our golf! Bradley Park under threat.
Stoke Park wins award
Dec 4th, 2015
Five-star Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel has been named the ‘UK golf resort of the year’ for 2015 by Square Mile, the City of London’s leading lifestyle magazine.
Jin-Young Ko's 17 year old caddie
Aug 2nd, 2015
Cinderella Story!! When 20 year-old Korean Jin-Young Ko turned up for the Ricoh Women's British Open last wek, she didn't have a caddie, so she asked around and the name of Jeff Brighton, a 17 year old local caddie was put forward. And now the young fella has earned just shy of £20,000 (10% of the winner's cheque) with Jin-Young's second place finish.
Rory McIlroy makes crying young fans' day at WGC
Feb 25th, 2019
When Rory McIlroy discovered a couple of his fans were in tears because he didn't win the WGC, he decided to cheer them up. And how!
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.
Sung-Hyun Park adds TPX5 golf ball to equipment arsenal
Jan 15th, 2019
Team TaylorMade’s Sung-Hyun Park, whose remarkable play in 2018 elevated her to world #2 and who has five LPGA Tour victories including two major championships to her impressive career resume, has chosen to add distance, spin, control and all-around performance with the new 2019 TP5x golf ball.
New golf vision for Moor Park
Jan 9th, 2019
Moor Park Golf Club has unveiled an exciting new vision for the future that will see the prestigious venue revert to its roots and become an exclusive private members' golf club again.
Wimbledon Park Golf Club sells out for £65 million
Dec 16th, 2018
800 members of Wimbledon Park Golf Club will trouser £85,000 each after agreeing to the sale of their course to Wimbledon’s All England Lawn Tennis Club for £65 million.
Michelin Stars add to the Algarve's sparkle
Dec 8th, 2018
The Algarve already serves up a feast of golf but visitors can also dine out on those memorable shots when the golf course makes way for the main course.
Rory McIlroy makes young fan’s day
Nov 17th, 2018
Rory McIlroy may be battling away at the DP Tour Championship, but before he left for Abu Dhabi he took the time to respond to a young Northern Irelander’s letter.
Cheeky golf fan necks pint in 4 seconds live on Sky
Oct 16th, 2018
Sometimes it's just the simple things that make you laugh...
Solheim Cup could spark rise in female golfing visitors
Sep 14th, 2018
As Scotland marks one year to go until the Solheim Cup, the prestigious event could be a catalyst for a growth in the female golfer visitor market, says VisitScotland.
adidas Golf Signs Young Stars Matthew Jordan and Lorenzo Scalise
Sep 13th, 2018
adidas Golf continues to bolster its roster of young athletes. Today, adidas announced the signing of two of Europe’s rising stars in golf, Matthew Jordan and Lorenzo Scalise, to multi-year contracts. Jordan and Scalise will both wear adidas apparel and footwear on and off the course.
Young golfers chosen to play at Castle Stuart
Sep 4th, 2018
Two of the north of Scotland’s brightest golfing prospects have been chosen to represent the area in the prestigious Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at Castle Stuart next month.
Lyndsey Vonn cheekily likes anti-Tiger Woods tweet
Aug 3rd, 2018
Could the Olympic Skiing Champion be the one to finally circle Tiger's square? Well, no, obviously, they broke up. But ever since Lindsey has been apparently supportive of Tiger's comeback. Last night, however, things seem to have changed...
Scotland’s young people set to enjoy
Jul 13th, 2018
Scotland’s Year of Young People is celebrating across the country’s summer golf events with a series of activities aimed at engaging young people in the game.
Kim Sei-young breaks LPGA 72 hole record
Jul 9th, 2018
Wowzers. Just wowzers. -31... Yes, South Korea's Kim Sei-young broke the LPGA Tour's 72-hole record with a total score of -31 after 72 holes...
Kedleston Park eagerly anticipating Open Regional Qualifying Debut
May 25th, 2018
Kedleston Park Golf Club, home to one of Derbyshire’s most highly regarded golf courses, is fully geared up for its debut as a host venue for Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship on 25th June 2018.
Cottrell Park Golf Club fights back
May 15th, 2018
Cottrell Paark Golf Club has sent an open letter to the Rt Hon Kevin Brennan MP over his statement in the House of Commons about the alleged case of discrimation against woman member Lowri Roberts, refuting his claims. They are not pulling their punches, as the Cottrell Park fight back begins. Here is the letter in full.
GolfPunk heads down to Tewkesbury Park Hotel
May 12th, 2018
GolfPunk is heading down to Tewkesbury Park to check out their £9 million refurbishment, and here’s what we found.
£100k 'bribes' for Wimbledon Park GC members
Apr 19th, 2018
It's a conundrum, alright: Hang on to your golf club for a few more years or accept a six-figure 'bribe' from The All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Fleming golf tips Trophee Hassan and Texas Open
Apr 17th, 2018
Last week Jon Rahm won the Open de Espana from our selection Paul Dunne who led for almost three rounds!! In USA the RBC Heritage was won by Japanese Satoshi Kodaira please note our selection Adam Hadwin was a non-runner, so you get your money back.
Tewkesbury Park unveils £9m facelift
Apr 14th, 2018
Cotswold golfing haven Tewkesbury Park, now under independent family ownership and newly-ranked among Great Britain & Ireland’s top 100 golf resorts, has unveiled a spectacular two-year, £9m facelift.
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.
Tommy Fleetwood's cheeky new phone cover
Jan 21st, 2018
Tommy Fleetwood has to be a shoe in for the Ryder Cup after this stunning 2017 season, and today's win in Abu Dhabi. But he seems to be trying to cover all the bases. for selection.
Work underway at Stoke Park Country Club & Hotel
Jan 8th, 2018
Work is underway on the third loop of nine holes at the prestigious and multi-award-winning Stoke Park Country Club & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, to complete a three-year renovation of the 27-hole course.
Lexi Thompson has got some new wheels
Dec 7th, 2017
Lexi Thompson hasn’t hung around after getting her Race to the CME Globe $1 million bonus. She’s been straight down to her local car dealership, and this is what she has bought.
Sparkling free bag promotion from Motocaddy
Nov 7th, 2017
Golfers are being offered an extra special gift this Christmas by Motocaddy, as the UK’s leading trolley and cart bag brand is providing a free bag across all nine of its Lithium-powered trolleys.
Sung Hyun Park claims her first LPGA Tour
Oct 16th, 2017
It was a one – two for South Korea, as Jin Young Ko held off World No 2 Sung Hyun Park to claim her first LPGA Tour victory by two shots at the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship on Sunday. But how did Charley Hull get on?
Whee Kim's ace at the CIMB Classic bags him $100.000
Oct 15th, 2017
Whee Kim had a hole in one on the Par 3 15th at the CIMM Classic, and won a BMW 740 Lex Drive Hybrid for his troubles, worth a cool $100,000.
Farce at the Evian as Sung Hyun Park posts an eight under 63
Sep 16th, 2017
The LPGA’s decision to cut the LPGA’s fifth major to a 54–hole tournament has descended into further farce, as Sung Hyun Park posts an eight under 63.
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.
Henrik Stenson surprises young fan
Jul 19th, 2017
Open sponsor HSBC has enlisted the support of the current Open Champion Henrik Stenson to help drive participation in golf around the world. And he had a little surprise for a young golf fan.
Tiger Woods found asleep at the wheel
May 31st, 2017
Tiger Woods was found "asleep at the wheel" with the engine running when he was arrested, according to US Media reports.
Denise Van Outen goes capering at Stoke Park
May 26th, 2017
GolfPunk Roving Reporter Denise Van Outen goes capering at Stoke Park with her trusty sidekick Jade, in search of birdies and a Tinder date for Jade....
Parkour meets golf
May 26th, 2017
Here's a great little video that the European Tour have released for the BMW PGA Championship. It's Parkour golf as Thomas Pieters' playing partner takes extreme measures to make his tee time.
Is the PGA parking its tanks
May 16th, 2017
According to a report in The Guardian, The PGA Tour is parking its tanks on the European Tour’s greens by opening a base in London.
Tyrrell Hatton joins Stoke Park
May 16th, 2017
Golf’s world number 16, Tyrrell Hatton, has joined the historic Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, in Buckinghamshire, as a member.
Youngest ever Players Championship winner
May 15th, 2017
Wow. South Korean Si-woo Kim became the youngest ever winner of the Players Championship after a sublime final round 69 saw him over the line.
Golf Has Been Asleep At The Wheel
May 7th, 2017
While other sports (cricket, football) have turned themselves inside out in order to 'get contemporary' and relevant to millenials, golf has pretty much plodded along, drifting further away from the good old days when people knew their place and the sun never set without permission first. Anyway, this is what Richie Ramsay had to say...
Inbee Park wins HSBC in Singapore
Mar 5th, 2017
Seven time major winner Inbee Park came from nowhere to record one stroke victory at the HSBC Women's Champions tournament in Singapore on Sunday.
Welcome to Jurassic Park
Feb 17th, 2017
Paddy Power has pulled one of their classic stunts, with the brunt of their joke the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers.
Justin Thomas youngest ever to shoot 59
Jan 13th, 2017
There's no stopping Justin Thomas. Four days ago he walked off with the SBS Tournament of Champions title. Yesterday he became the youngest player on the PGA Tour to join the 59 club.
The battle for Beckenham Place Park GC goes on
Dec 24th, 2016
James Davies is one of the main campaigners fighting the battle to keep Beckenham Place Park GC open. Here's Jame's submission to the local council in full. We wish the team the best of luck.
Rory McIlroy stuns young fan
Dec 4th, 2016
Rory stunned a young, ardent and knowledgeable fan on Ireland’s “Late Late Toy Show”.
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.
Tewkesbury Park reveals golf course upgrades
Aug 11th, 2016
One of the West of England’s most scenic golf hotels has completed a major series of improvements to its golf course. Here's what's been going down at Tewkesbury Park.
Parliamentary golf group visit Beckenham Place Park GC
Jul 26th, 2016
Members of the Parliamentary Golf Group have just visited Beckenham Place Park Golf Course, which is under threat of closure.
Charley Hull is youngest GB golf team member
Jul 14th, 2016
At just 20-years old, Charley Hull will be the youngest member of the Great Britain golf team for the Rio Olympics, and will complete with Catriona Matthews for women’s Olympic Gold.
A quick six or a cheeky three
Jun 26th, 2016
Arlington Lakes Golf Club near Chicago has invested $2.4 million to renovate and reroute their course. But it’s the rerouting that has really grabbed our attention.
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.
Trophee Hassan II video highlights
May 10th, 2016
This week’s episode of Season Pass is now available with all the best bits from the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco.
Trip to The Masters up for grabs at Stoke Park
May 9th, 2016
A trip to the 2017 US Masters, worth £17,000, will be up for grabs at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel, next month, when visitors participate in a special event to relaunch the historic Colt course at the two five-AA Red Star golf club.
Trophee Hassan II is a go go
May 6th, 2016
He may only be ranked 1,117 in the World number, but Younes el Hassani says he played shots like Seve Ballesteros as he carded a second round 69 at the Trophee Hassan II in Morocco.
Paige Spiranac Plays Petco Park Stadium!
Mar 25th, 2016
Paige Spiranac visits Petco Park to see what all the fuss is about! Fuss? It's a brilliant Idea – Turn your team's stadium into a nine hole golf course. Some great thinking by the San Diego Padres & Callaway. #SaveOurGame
Park yourself at Gorki Golf Club
Feb 10th, 2016
The latest recruit to the World of Leading Golf (WLG) stable is Gorki Golf Club, which is 50KM from St Petersburg.
Cheyenne Woods, Cheetahs not Tiger's
Dec 15th, 2015
Cheyenne Woods has had a good year. She's built on her 2014 where she won on the Ladies European Tour by winning her LPGA tour card for 2016, coming 13th at the final qualifying tournament. But she has topped it all by taking a Cheetah for a walk.
Brrrr,... bit parky out!
Nov 13th, 2015
The other day I had a new Twitter follower. This is always exciting for me (sad but true). What was more interesting was that he lives in Iceland – the land of fire and ice is a country of extremes. Glaziers on one hand with enough volcanic energy to produces tons of geothermal pools. But golf? Well, that's another story...
Park Your Ball Closer To The Hole
Oct 4th, 2015
Our no nonsense Aussie Golf Pro Sandy Jamieson has been back at it again, making some sense out of this stupid game we all play. He’s not using beer and boobs this time, but making sure you’ve parked that car properly...
All The Young Dudes
Sep 7th, 2015
The Russian Open was the first week for tour players to score Ryder cup points. Yet if Lee Slattery, David Horsey, Pablo Martin Benavides or James Heath make the final 12 we will eat our hats and then apologise profusely to them. Here are our tips as to which rookies will make the team at Hazeltine in 2016.
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
Jan 20th, 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.
Ko takes Player of Year
Jan 9th, 2020
World number one, Jin Young Ko was the runaway winner of the Golf Writers Association of America (“GWAA”) Female Player of the Year. The South Korean star was the overwhelming choice with Nelly Korda way back in second place.
Most valuable putts in golf
Nov 26th, 2019
This weekend the biggest winner’s cheque on Tour were nabbed by Jon Rahm on the European Tour and Kim Sei-young on the LPGA Tour. Check out how both closed out their respective events and raked in a rather obscene amount of cash.
Manic Monday
Nov 18th, 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.
Josh Hill enters the record books
Oct 24th, 2019
Englishman Josh Hill entered the record books becoming the youngest player ever to win an Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) event with his two-stroke triumph in the Al Ain Open on the Mena Tour. But sadly, as an amateur he couldn’t take home his £10,000 prize money.
Manic Monday
Sep 2nd, 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.
Ko Wins CP Women’s Open
Aug 26th, 2019
World number one, Jin Young Ko, walked arm in arm up to the 18th green at the CP Women’s Open yesterday with defending champion and local girl Brooke Henderson, as she cruised to a five shot lead over her nearest rival, Denmark’s Nicole Broch Larsen, to confirm that she is in her class of her own on the LPGA Tour this year.
Manic Monday
Aug 5th, 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.
