The GolfPunk team love the game of golf and are big supporters of the idea of improving the etiquette on the course and in general. However, this week the big news running around social media was about the US amateur golfer that carded an impressively poor 194 for 18 holes and things got worse when the Florida State Golf Association confirmed it was actually a 131 over par 202!
Sergio Garcia has had a right nightmare in the opening round at this year's Masters, as he carded a 13 on the par five 15th, to equal the record of most shots on a single hole ever.
As the second Major of the golf season looms with the US Open kicking off on June 13th, speculation on a potential winner has started. And this is why Sergio is fancied.
A new study has revealed the importance of spa, leisure and other non-golf activities European golfers now consider influential when booking a golf holiday.
Ernie Els had a nighmare moving day round at the Masters, shooting an 83 to end the day at at +14 and in last place.
We wrote about Steven Bowditch’s final round last night, where he shot a plus 12 to finish 37 over for the tournament, but just how poor a performance it was is just sinking in.
Did you know that this tournament is the second oldest Open championship in the world, having first been formally played in 1903? No? well, now you do. Check out Donaldson's ace and Southgate's incredible wedge shot from South African Open, as Grace makes three eagles in the first round.
So we all know where to get our Handicap Index and how to then calculate our handicap for a given course and set of tees. However, did you know that you then need to adjust your handicap further using the Handicap Allowance table to arrive at your playing handicap? A subtle change that will not impact hugely apart from those with much higher handicaps but one that rather came in under the radar.
World numbers one and two, Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda will head the line-up along with defending champion Jin Young Ko at the 2023 HSBC Women’s World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore, March 2-5.
Daniel Brooks got to 11-under at the Scottish Open, to take a strong three shot lead over the field. Defending champion Justin Rose is on his tail at eight-under.
Our friends over at Leadingcourses.com love reviews, rankings and statistics. And they love them even more when they are transparent, honest and based on information provided by their readers. Here are their latest findings.....
Xander Schauffele got the Major monkey of his back, for so long the highest ranked golfer without a title to his name. As the Sun set on the 106th PGA Championship, Xander Shauffele deserved to be crowned champion claiming glory and honour before the golfing gods at Valhalla; where the quality and close competitiveness of the field delighted the vast swathes of spectators in the Kentucky...
