WGC Match Play Day 4
Mar 26th, 2017
Here are the winners and losers of the quarter finals of the WGC–Dell Match Play Championships. It's all shaping up nicely for the semi–finals......
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Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play
Jul 28th, 2015
Paul Lawrie, in conjunction with his management company 4Sports Entertainment, is bringing Match Play format to the European Tour this week as he hosts the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play, at Murcar Links Golf Club near the former Open Champion’s Aberdeen home.
Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play - Day 1 Tee Off Times
Jul 28th, 2015
Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Matchplay Day 1 Tee Times Murcar Links Golf Club, Aberdeen
Fleming Golf tips for The Dell Match Play
Mar 21st, 2018
Great stuff from Rory McIlroy at last weekend's Arnold Palmer Invitational, he must have a great chance at this week's match play event, as has last year's winner Dustin Johnson. But we will try and look outside the two hot Favourites. This week's other event is low key, so we concentrate on the Dell Match play.
Rory knocked out of World Match Play
Mar 24th, 2017
All the latest from day 2 at a withdrawal-hit WGC in Texas...
Rory beaten by Kjeldsen at World Match Play
Mar 23rd, 2017
The signs are not good for Rory to prevail here in Texas. Only one player, Dustin Johnson, who lost their opening match last year went on to make the last 16.
Paul Lawrie Match Play draw
Aug 2nd, 2016
Matt Fitzpatrick will take on Ryder Cup vice-captain Thomas Bjorn in round one of the Aberdeen Asset Management Paul Lawrie Match Play, which starts tomorrow. And here are the other pairings and tee times.
Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play - First Day so Far
Jul 30th, 2015
Local hero Richie Ramsay stages a great comeback to make it through to the next round at the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Matchplay at Murcar Links Golf Club, Aberdeen
Under Armour launch SS17 range
Apr 4th, 2017
Under Armour has released an extensive range of polos, trousers, shorts, and tops, which will feature ground–breaking technology for 2017.
Tragedy for Gary Woodland
Mar 29th, 2017
Gary Woodland withdrew from the WGC–Dell Match Play because his wife had complications with her pregnancy that resulted in the loss of one of their unborn twins.
Dustin Johnson withdraws from the Shell Open
Mar 28th, 2017
Dustin Johnson has officially withdrawn from this week's Shell Houston Open as he need a good rest after his five–day victory in the WGC–Dell Match Play. And we can't blame him!
European Trio get PGA special exemption
Mar 28th, 2017
European Tour players Thomas Pieters, Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood have all been given Special Temporary Membership of the U.S. PGA Tour for the remainder of the 2016–17 season.
Dustin Johnson wins WGC
Mar 27th, 2017
Dustin Johnson beat Jon Rahm in the World Match Play final to become the first player to win all four World Golf Championships.
Heartbreak for Tyrrell Hatton in WGC Rules Breach
Mar 25th, 2017
Tyrrell Hatton's WGC–Dell Technologies Match Play campaign came to an abrupt end with a nasty two–shot penalty. But at least he's going to The Masters.
Here's the final 16
Mar 25th, 2017
it's a Saturday showdown for Phil MIckelson and Mark Leishman in the WGC–Dell Match Play Championship after winning their groups in the round robin stage.
Thai Triumph
Aug 2nd, 2015
“The John Daly of Asia”, the hugely impressive Kiradech Aphibarnrat from Thailand held his nerve against Swede Robert Karlsson this afternoon to win the inaugural Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play at Murcar Links Golf Club, Aberdeen.
Hoey Impresses in Aberdeen
Aug 1st, 2015
In fantastic form, Michael Hoey booked his place in the quarterfinals of the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play on Saturday morning.
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.
Lawrie gutted to be edged out in second round
Jul 31st, 2015
Day 2 saw the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play lose its tournament host Paul Lawrie to fellow Scot Chris Doak on a blustery day in Aberdeen.
Woods vs Mickelson the rematch
Apr 23rd, 2020
We reported last month that Lefty might be taking on Tiger in a rematch of ‘The Match’ which took place in November 2018 for an obscene prize pot. The good news is that the match is confirmed and as we hoped this time it is for charity.
Lefty v Tiger rematch?
Mar 30th, 2020
Phil Mickelson has indicated that a rematch with Tiger Woods may be in the pipeline and a possibility during the pandemic lockdown. Talk is of a repeat of the last match that took place in 2018 when Lefty took the spoils of $9 million.
Players Championship cancelled
Mar 13th, 2020
The Players' Championship in Florida is cancelled and no further tournaments will be played up until the Valero Texas Open. The announcement came from Tour saying it was " the right thing to do for our players and our fans is to pause."
Encouraging signs on slow play
Jan 21st, 2020
Encouraging signs from the first event with the European Tour’s new regime on slow play. The toughened up four-point plan did not result in any penalties but the general consensus was that the pace of play was better. Even Bryson DeChambeau seemed to have responded positively – might the penny be finally dropping?
Slow Play Update 2020
Jan 14th, 2020
Back last August the European Tour announced a four-point plan for dealing with slow play on the tour. They have now revisited the plan and beefed up the regulations and penalties. The new tougher regulations come into effect at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA.
Brooks Koepka Player of the Year
Jan 9th, 2020
With all due respect to Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods et al we think the Golf Writers Association of America (“GWAA”) were spot on in voting for Brooks Koepka as Player of the Year for 2019. Koepka’s performance at the four majors was undeniable impressive – to win one, finish second in two and tie fourth in the other is quite some feat.
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.
Stop slow play update
Aug 19th, 2019
The The European Tour has announced a concrete four-point plan aimed at tackling the issue of slow play in professional golf. The plan will be implemented at the start of the 2020 season and focuses on four key areas: regulation, education, innovation and field sizes.
The slow play debate
Aug 16th, 2019
Well they say the best form of defence is attack. It seems that one Bryson DeChambeau has adopted this tactic in his campaign to prove that he is not a slow player. The latest instalment has 'Speedy' Dechambeau posting a video from the fairway of the Pro-am at the BMW Championship with a few choice words for his 'haters' as he calls them.
We’ve had enough slow play
Jul 22nd, 2019
Brooks Koepka had just teed off in the final round of the Open. We then heard ‘on the tee, JB Holmes from the USA’, the camera zoomed in on the man sitting in third place at Royal Portrush, then nothing. The guy looked confused as he suddenly wasn’t sure about something. Was it the wind had shifted? Had he changed his mind at to which club to take? Or perhaps he’d left the cooker on back at the house? Whatever it was he’d been standing on that tee for a good few minutes waiting for his tee time and he clearly was not ready.
Gosling plays it smart to win 60th Berkhamsted Trophy
Apr 12th, 2019
Harpenden’s Joss Gosling implemented a smart irons-only game plan in winning last weekend’s 60th Berkhamsted Trophy in association with Bushnell Golf, at Berkhamsted Golf Club.
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...
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!!
Chang Steals Chen's Thunder in Dramatic Play-Off
Mar 22nd, 2019
Rising Chinese Taipei teenage star Chang Hsin-chiao defied jangling nerves and an accomplished male opponent on a nail-biting final day at the 13th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final.
Nice work if you can get it: Players prize money breakdown
Mar 19th, 2019
It's the biggest purse in world golf and after watching the players go through the grinder all weekend you can't help but think they earned every cent.
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.
Day one highlights and Friday tee times at The Players
Mar 15th, 2019
Tommy Fleetwood and Keegand Bradley lead the way going into day two on -7. Rory is two back while Matt Wallace and Ian Poulter sit at -3. Day one highlights and Fridat tee times here...
Top 10 Putts - The Players Championship
Mar 14th, 2019
It's the Players Championship this week at TPC Sawgrass - check out these Top 10 Putts on the infamous 17th hole with shots from Tiger, Bubba and more.
Cobra PUMA players adding style to the Players
Mar 14th, 2019
Step forward Rickie, Bryson and Gary Woodland...
Thursday tee times for Players Championship
Mar 14th, 2019
It's Tiger Time!! Here are all the tee times for Thursday at The Players Championship, Sawgrass...
How to play golf in the rain by Tiger Woods
Feb 15th, 2019
How to play golf in the rain by Tiger Woods. No umbrella, 15 gloves and wet jumpers...
Gary Player's son arrested for 2018 Masters fraud
Feb 1st, 2019
The son of Gary Player, Wayne Player, has been arrested due to an incident involving a house rental at the 2018 Masters.
Galvin Green strengthens its Tour Player Profile for 2019
Jan 23rd, 2019
Galvin Green has boosted the line-up of global ambassadors for the 2019 season with the addition of proven Tour winners to wear its premium apparel.
5 players to watch closely in 2019
Dec 29th, 2018
The 2019 PGA Tour promises to be one of the most exciting ones in recent history. With players like Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm and Justin Rose leading the way, the Tour is star-packed from top to bottom. But, besides the big names, there are also several players you should keep your eye one this year.
Lumine ready to welcome Amateur and Professional players
Dec 21st, 2018
One of Europe’s most popular golf and leisure destinations, Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community, is kicking off the new year in Spain by inviting PGA Professionals and amateur golfers from across Europe for two exciting tournaments.
SkyCaddie SX500 yardages match laser, says PGA winner
Nov 29th, 2018
The SkyCaddie SX500, golf’s hottest new distance measuring device, claimed its latest professional victory this month in the hands of Five Lakes PGA pro Gary Carter and Club Captain Nigel Popper – the SkyCaddie PGA Pro-Captain Challenge 2018 champions.
How players approach Final Qualifying at Q School
Nov 14th, 2018
It's Final Qualifying at the European Tour's Q School at Lumine on Spain's Costa Daurada. Career's are on the line, and it's properly brutal with six rounds of competition golf. Here's how the players prepare themselves for this awesome challenge.
Jeff Ritter: Better Iron Play
Nov 7th, 2018
Jeff Ritter GolfPunk's very own Sultan of Swing helps you with a tip to improve your iron play.
Paige Spiranac's guide to playing bunker shots
Sep 25th, 2018
Trouble in your golf sand pit? Never fear, Paige Spiranac is here with an ace tip to get up and down every time...
Oliver Fisher shoots 59 playing Mizuno irons and wedges
Sep 22nd, 2018
The 2018 season for Mizuno continues to go from strength to strength, with the latest chapter a leading role in helping ‘Team Mizuno’ player, Oliver Fisher, create history by shooting the European Tour’s first ever 59 in round two of September’s Portugal Masters.
46% of Pros have played tournament rounds hung over
Sep 14th, 2018
A survey of 59 PGA Tour players, including four major winners, has revealed that 46% of them have played in tournament rounds while being hungover.
PGA tour player comes out as gay
Sep 13th, 2018
Tadd Fujikawa has come out as gay in a post on his Instagram account. Hawaii-born Fujikawa (27) who is a Japanese-American golfer 27 made the announcement on World Suicide Prevention Day.
European Ryder Cup players wind up Thomas Bjorn
Sep 10th, 2018
European Ryder Cup players Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood took themselves for a drive at the washed out BMW Championship, and put a call into their Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn…..
How to play your Ryder Cup Wild cards right
Sep 6th, 2018
It is with good reason that European Ryder Cup captains have always relied on veterans for their wildcard picks. Europe’s four best-ever performing groups of picks – from 1987, 2004, 2006 and 2010 – each scored at least 5.5 points. They had another thing in common: a player who had appeared in four or more Ryder Cups.
Successful 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational
Jul 25th, 2018
Global golf icons, major championship winners, stars of the modern game and some of the sport's hottest young talents have joined Gary Player at Wentworth to raise almost $105,000 for good causes during the London leg of his world-leading Invitational Series.
2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational field confirmed
Jul 21st, 2018
A host of the game's greatest golfers will come together for the 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth Club, London, on 23 July, as the final field is officially confirmed.
Justin Thomas only US Ryder Cup player to make French Open
Jun 28th, 2018
Justin Thomas is the only US Ryder Cup player who has made it over the pond to play the French Open at Le Golf National in Paris, the home of this year's Ryder Cup. Taking one for the team?
Charley Hull to play in the Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship 2018
Jun 18th, 2018
One of the biggest names in ladies’ golf, Charley Hull is the latest high-profile professional to be announced for this year’s Farmfoods British Par Championship.
Rugby Icons to compete in televised team matchplay
Jun 1st, 2018
A plethora of household names from the world of rugby will compete for a prize fund and global bragging rights in their second chosen sport at the Icons of Rugby Golf Tournament being held at the Buckinghamshire Golf Club in Denham, England in July (28 & 29).
Golf equipment – 7 Of The Best 2018 Better Player Irons
May 18th, 2018
We've been looking back at some of the read stories from 2017, and there was a lot of interest from our readers on this feature on the best better player irons of 2017. Here it is for you to enjoy again. Check out the best better player irons for 2018. Small irons have got forgiving...
Bizarre twist in DQ'd college players saga
May 18th, 2018
This one could run and run. And the run some more. Were DQ'd college teams actually instructed to play from the wrong tee?
12 college golfers disqualified after playing from wrong tee
May 16th, 2018
12 college golfers were disqualified from a state golf tournament for mistakenly playing from an incorrect tee box.
Webb Simpson wins the Players Championship by 4 shots
May 14th, 2018
Webb Simpson got the job done today at the Players with an unflapperable one over round of 73 to beat Jason Dufner, Charl Schwartzel, Xander Schauffele and Jimmy Walker by four shots. But Tiger Woods had a proper crack at it, before faltering on his back nine, whilst Brooks Koepka equalled the course record, on a fascinating final day.
Webb Simpson extends his Players Championship lead
May 13th, 2018
Barring a miracle or a total meltdown, it is pretty much safe to say that Webb Simpson has this one in the bag, as he shoots a four under 68 to extend his lead to seven shots.
Last round tee times & R3 highlights from The Players
May 13th, 2018
Webb Simpson has surely got it wrapped up, right? But what if Tiger or Jordan take off like they did yesterday? It could be an amazing day. Tee times and R3 highlights right here...
Simpson, eh? Webb goes low at Players
May 12th, 2018
Webb Simpson was playing the round of his lifetime at the Players Championship - until the 17th bared its teeth.....
Players 3rd round tee times and pairings
May 12th, 2018
3rd round tee times and pairings for The Players at Sawgrass.
Players Championship 2nd round tee times & pairings
May 11th, 2018
Golf's '5th major' is here. Tee times and pairings... Tiger with Rickie and Phil...
Padraig Harrington replays his Carnoustie playoff holes
May 10th, 2018
Three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington returned to Carnoustie yesterday to the scene of his dramatic four-hole playoff victory against Sergio Garcia more than a decade ago.
Tiger Woods confirmed to play the 147th Open Championship
May 10th, 2018
Tiger Woods will tee it up at The 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie in July, it has been confirmed.
Fleming golf tips for The Players Championship
May 9th, 2018
It’s the Players Championships in the USA; I haven’t tipped Tiger Woods but I feel he is close to winning soon.
Melissa Reid speaks out about LET players needing part -time jobs
May 9th, 2018
Melissa Reid has spoken out about how some Ladies European Tour players are having to take part time jobs to survive.
P is for Players
May 9th, 2018
It's almost time for the Players Championship, and here's Rickie Fowler taking the P is for Players Challenge. See how Rickie gets on......
No-bunker Berkhamsted is a match for modern golf technology
Apr 17th, 2018
One of England’s most revered ‘natural’ golf courses, bunker-free Berkhamsted, has proven once again that its subtle challenges and masterly design are still a match for everything that modern golf can throw at it.
adidas Golf Announces Player Apparel for Year’s First Major
Apr 3rd, 2018
adidas Golf has announced the polos to be worn by the world’s top players – defending champion Sergio Garcia, world No. 1 Dustin Johnson and world No. 3 Jon Rahm – who will be making their way around the course in Augusta next week in search of a win at the year’s first major.
Fancy playing alongside some golfing legends this summer?
Mar 29th, 2018
Details for the 2018 Farmfoods British Par 3 Championship Professional Qualifier have been announced, with the qualifier set to take place on Monday July 16th at Nailcote Hall & Country Club, Warwickshire, host venue for the main Championship in August.
Justin Thomas the man to beat at the WGC Matchplay championship
Mar 24th, 2018
Justin Thomas has beaten Si Woo Kim in an emphatic 6&5 victory to secure his quarterfinal place, and now faces Kyle Stanley in his quarter final. At the time of writing, he is three up through 12, and another step closer to taking the World No 1 position from Dustin Johnson, who crashed out in the first round.
Andrew Beef Johnston loses to Matt Wallace in Indian Open playoff
Mar 11th, 2018
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston came so close to making a return to the winners circle, but a birdie from fellow Englishman Matt Wallace on the first playoff hole put paid to that.
Tiger Woods announces that he will play in two more tournaments
Mar 2nd, 2018
Tiger Woods has confirmed via Twitter that he will play in two imminent events - the Valspar Championship and the Arnold Palmer Invitational - as he prepares for anothe Masters challenge.
Players to watch on the 2018 Staysure Tour
Feb 19th, 2018
Following the introduction of several new players, a new title sponsor in Staysure and brand-new tournaments around the globe, the European Senior Tour is on the rise, with the Farmfoods European Senior Masters one of the newest events on the map.
Tour player gets three-month drug suspension
Jan 11th, 2018
The PGA has suspended Brad Fritsch for three months after he reporting the use of a banned substance, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
Tiger Woods to play Genesis Open
Dec 19th, 2017
According to Golf Week, Tiger Woods will play in the 2018 Genesis Open on 15-18 February, as his comeback gathers pace.
English Boy's U16 Open Amateur Strokeplay
Dec 8th, 2017
Kedleston Park has been recognised by England Golf as an Official Championship Venue. The Derbyshire club will play host to next year’s English Boys’ U16 Open Amateur Stroke Play (McGregor Trophy) from the 17th to the 19th of July.
Louis Oosthuizen to tackle Liverpool players in FootGolf
Nov 22nd, 2017
Louis Oosthuizen may have one of the best swings in golf, but at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at the end of this month his football skills will also be tested when he and three fellow professionals take on four former legends of Liverpool Football Club in a game of FootGolf.
Rich pickings as 146 players make $1 million
Nov 19th, 2017
A total of 146 players won at least $1 million in prize money during the 2016-17 season between the PGA Tour and European Tour, according to Golf Week.
Slow Play – Golf's Top 5 Worst Offenders
Oct 26th, 2017
For the love of..., I mean..., this is getting ridicu.... JUST HIT IT YOU %£$&^%$*%%^%^%*^$$£!@@!%!!!!!!!!
Representing for all all the GolfPunks: Gary Player
Oct 19th, 2017
The one and only Gary Player gives us the chance to punch him in the stomach and tells us what's wrong with the world...
Tiger Woods admits for first time that he may never play professionally again
Sep 27th, 2017
Tiger Woods has for the first time ever admitted he may not play competitive golf again in his career.
Wind blown leaf frustrates Web.com Tour player
Sep 25th, 2017
We all know golf is hard. But when the golfing gods are not on your side, then it just gets a whole lot harder. Here's a Web.com Tour player trying to make his PGA Tour card, when a leaf gets blown into his ball, sending it way off course.
Fedex Cup – Top 10 play off shots ever
Sep 19th, 2017
To celebrate the upcoming Tournament Championship, take five from whatever you're doing and check out these pearlers, including: Sergio and Justin aces in 2008, John Senden's albatross, Matt Kuchar's jaw-dropping recovery Tiger's incredible hole out and Jim Furyk's wowzer-inducing 59...
Evian Championship – Nordqvist wins play off
Sep 18th, 2017
Well, it's about time! Anna Nordqvist's play off win at the Evian Championship was the first major won by a European since 2013!
Rory McIlroy to play British Masters
Sep 18th, 2017
In what has to be a surprise to all of us, Rory McIlroy has accepted an invitation to play in the British Masters, which kicks off at Close House GC next week.
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.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins European Masters play off
Sep 11th, 2017
He might only be 23 but that hasn't stopped Matt Fitzpatrick racking up another tournament – his fourth – when he prevailed in a play off against Scott Hend in Switzerland.
The Top 9 Walker Cup players
Sep 9th, 2017
It is Walker Cup time again, as the United States take on GB&I at the Los Angeles Country Club. Here are our favourite Top 8 Walker Cup players who went on to tour success, and one who did not.
LPGA player to donate winnings
Sep 2nd, 2017
Stacy Lewis will donate any winnings she makes at the Cambia Portland Classic to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, and the motivation seems to be working.
Rory McIlroy to play 5 more events in 2017
Aug 23rd, 2017
Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he intends to play in five more events this year before taking an extended break to recovery from his long standing rib injury.
The Top 5 Best Players Never To Have Won A Major
Aug 7th, 2017
Here we have it. GolfPunk's definitive Top 5 Best Players Who Just Kept Coming Up Short... Lord have mercy on their tortured souls...
Sergio Garcia plays newlywed Game
Jul 28th, 2017
Sergio Garcia is marrying the former Texas Longhorns golfer Angela Akin this weekend, and their relationship is put to the test with some very personal questions, as they play the newlywed game.
Top 20 Best Players Never To Win A Major
Jul 18th, 2017
They might not thank us for reminding them but these guys, no matter how successful they were, no matter how much cash they made, never quite got over the line to join that elite club known as... Major Winners....
