GolfPorn: Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland
Jul 27th, 2019
Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links, Co. Cork, Ireland 12th hole (Courcean Stage) Par 5 564 yards
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Muirhead takes control
Jan 24th, 2020
Alison Muirhead, from Scotland who last week won the Pre-Qualifier event came alive on day two of the final stage of Ladies European Tour Qualifying School. Firing a superb six-under-par 67 around the South Course at La Manga Club in Cartagena, Spain. Muirhead now leads by five shots from overnight leader Morgane Metraux who could only post a level par 73 around the South Course and Pia Babnik of Slovenia.
Arnold Palmer's legacy to be bought to life at Bay Hill
Feb 20th, 2019
Golf fans visiting this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla. will have a special opportunity to immerse themselves in the life and experiences of the tournament’s iconic namesake in the Arnold Palmer Experience, a series of interactive experiences designed to celebrate the life of Mr Palmer.
We're Not Worthy: No1: Old Head Of Kinsale, Ireland
Jul 5th, 2018
"When Tiger Woods came up here to this tee box for the first time, he said "Holy shit! So now it's called the 'Holy Shit' hole. Every time anyone comes up here for the first time, they say "Holy shit!"' Little John, Old Head Caddie
Build your own Masters Golden Bell
Apr 3rd, 2018
Men like building sheds. Women like men building sheds because it gets rid of them for a while. But what about building your very own Butler Cabin shed as part of a Golden Bell extravaganza? Oh yes, it can be done...
£15,000 for Arnold Palmer's Masters shoes
Mar 27th, 2018
If you can overcome the slightly weird 'why would I want to buy someone else's shoes?' dilemma, and if you can afford it, you can buy the shoes that Arnie wore to win the 1958 Masters... Three careful owners...
Arnold Palmer's putter used to win 1964 Masters
Mar 27th, 2018
The putter Arnold Palmer used to win the 1964 Masters sold at auction on the very morning of Masters Sunday, 2017 for the incredible price of $97,691.
Ice Ice Baby: Eve Muirhead in St Andrews
Feb 9th, 2018
Ice Ice Baby: When she’s not blazing it up on the ice winning World Championships and getting us all hooked on curling at the Winter Olympics, Eve Muirhead will be out on the golf course, playing off two and owning the course record at her home club.
Golf travel – You Little Beauty! Old Thorns
Oct 19th, 2017
I was really uncomfortable on the first at Old Thorns. Nothing to do with the hole. The course begins with a short par-four, where fools try and smash a driver and strategists will hit an iron....
Kelly Slater launches GolfPunk Gold!!
Oct 16th, 2017
GolfPunk has launched its very own beer brand - GolfPunk Gold - in a new partnership with the St Andrews Brewing Company.
Arnold Palmer's grandson shoots 59
Sep 30th, 2017
Sam Saunders, the grandson of the late great Arnold Palmer, has shot a 59 almost a year to the day of his death on the 25th of September 2016.
Iconic Arnold Palmer Open memorabilia
Jul 18th, 2017
Heritage Auctions has announced that a piece of iconic Palmer memorabilia from his 1961 victory at Birkdale will be up for auction.
New Callaway Steelhead XR Fairway Woods
Jun 21st, 2017
Callaway has launched the Steelhead XR Fairway Woods, a modern and powerful interpretation of the iconic shape that made the original Steelhead one of the best–selling fairway woods of all time.
Tiger withdraws from the Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mar 12th, 2017
Tiger Woods is a doubt for the Masters after pulling out of next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, saying he has "no timetable" for his return.
Status Quo to headline at BMW Championship
Mar 2nd, 2017
Status Quo will be headlining on Saturday May 27 at the 2017 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club as golf goes all dinosaur again.
Arnold Palmers shoes fetch how much?
Feb 28th, 2017
Arnold Palmer’s shoes from the 1958 Masters have been sold, or should that be soled, for a staggering $66,000 at auction.
Callaway launches extension to Steelhead XR family
Jan 23rd, 2017
Callaway Golf is introducing a new addition to their hugely successful Steelhead XR family with the launch of the new Steelhead XR Pro Irons.
Street leading to Old Course most expensive in Scotland
Dec 23rd, 2016
A street in Fife which leads to the first tee of the Old Course at St Andrews has been named the most expensive in Scotland.
Iconic Old Course Hotel to close
Dec 21st, 2016
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa has unveiled refurbishment plans that will see the Five Red Star Resort in St Andrews undertake a total bedroom upgrade and spa extension complete with a new lap pool and extensive gym.
New rubber roof for Old Course Hotel
Dec 17th, 2016
The Old Course Hotel may be in a totally iconic position, but that position does come with a cost.
House to be built next to world's 5th oldest golf club
Dec 10th, 2016
A new house is to be built next to the world’s fifth oldest golf club in Musselburgh, despite objections from golfers around the world.
Flo Rida gets out the gold sticks in Zillionaire video
Dec 8th, 2016
Rapper Flo Rida's latest music video is called Zillionaire and part of his lottery ticket winning fantasy is to play with gold golf clubs and gold golf balls.
One of Arnold Palmer’s Masters trophies in on sale
Nov 27th, 2016
One of Arnold Palmer's Masters trophies is up for sale by Green Jacket Auctions. And as of Sunday afternoon, the bidding is at $107,181 to be precise.
Threat to the sixth at Seaford Head GC
Nov 24th, 2016
Seaford Town Council is working on a new neighbourhood plan, and it includes redeveloping the 6th hole at Seaford Head Golf Course. Sacrilege we say!
Arnold Palmer immortalised in rap song
Nov 9th, 2016
Those of you who tune into the GolfPunk Pod Cast will have heard an excerpt from this song in the intro to our Ryder Cupe Special. Have a gander at Rat King's Arnie-inspired tune about the merits of posh lemonade...
Why Tiger had to buy Arnold Palmer his dinner
Oct 21st, 2016
Tiger Woods talked to Stephan Colbert on everything from Arnold Palmer to Call of Duty. Find out what he had to say for himself here...
Harold Varner is running things right now...
Oct 13th, 2016
Harold Varner III is in in the midst of a 'moment' right now, and it's pretty awesome to watch. Check out these two awesome videos.
Hole in one for 91 year old golfer
Oct 11th, 2016
A 91–year old man has had a hole in one at Stoke Park. And it's not his first!
91–year old gets hole in one
Oct 4th, 2016
Esther Pelletier carded a triple-bogey six on the par–3 sixth hole at Middleton Golf Club, in Massachusetts, and was thinking of quitting the game. But her next shot was altogether better – her first ever ace!
Simpsons weird Arnold Palmer reference
Sep 27th, 2016
On the day Arnold Palmer passed away, the Simpsons' new season premier referenced the great man four times. Which is weird considering the episodes are made weeks earlier.
Watch: This brilliant footage of Arnold Palmer
Sep 27th, 2016
Check out Arnie in full flow in this classic footage. It's Arnold Palmer vs Guy Boros!
Arnold Palmer dies aged 87
Sep 26th, 2016
Arnold Palmer has passed away aged 87.
R.I.P. Arnold Palmer – The Original GolfPunk
Sep 26th, 2016
Arnie sadly passed away last night. He was arguably the most important figure in modern day golf. We intend to spend a lot of this week paying tribute to him.
Our Kinda Soldier – Arnold Palmer
Sep 26th, 2016
The King: A roller coaster ride in brief.
85–year old man wins competition
Sep 14th, 2016
Golf is a unique sport because it allows elderly people to compete against younger opponents. And now an 85–year old man has won a tournament.
102–year old man is longest continuous club member
Sep 5th, 2016
A 102-year-old man who has been a continuous member of his golf club for 90 years is thought to be the longest serving golf club member in history.
Arnold Palmer Putting course closes
Sep 4th, 2016
It was the end of an era for the Exmouth seafront when the Jungle Fun attraction and Arnold Palmer Putting Course closed for the last time, as three hundred locals turned up to protest.
Drone downed by 8 year old!
Sep 1st, 2016
Watch this 8 year old girl destroy a drone with one decent drive!!!
Mother changes name to GoldenPalace.com
Aug 30th, 2016
Jonah Texeira wanted to become a pro golfer, and his mother has come up with an ingenious way of helping to make that a reality.
Callaway Steelhead XR Irons
Aug 23rd, 2016
Callaway have taken all of the best bits of the legendary X14 irons and updated them with the latest technology. Back to the future, baby!
Seven jailed for planning Old Course Hotel raid
Aug 11th, 2016
Seven men have been jailed for a total of 47 years for planning a raid on the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews.
Callaway MD3 Gold Nickel Wedges
Jun 15th, 2016
It's an Olympic year, and Callaway are going for gold with their new MD3 Gold Nickel wedges...
Arnold Palmer writing Auto-biog
Jun 8th, 2016
Arnold Palmer is following in Tiger Woods’ footsteps and is writing a new book - “A Life Well Played: My Stories."
Our Kinda Soldier: Doug Sanders
May 30th, 2016
We recently got the chance to sit down with one of golf's true legends. Doug Sanders finished runner up in the Open (twice), The US Open and the PGA, and was 4th in the Masters. But he's about a lot more than that, as The Rat Pack would testify...
Bose release limited edition Rory McIlroy Signature Series headphones
Apr 3rd, 2016
To mark Rory’s return to Augusta, Bose have launched a limited edition of his favourite headphones. But there are only 500 of them, so if you want in you'll need to move fast.
Jason Day Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mar 21st, 2016
Jason Day went wire to wire last night, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot from Kevin Chappell. His 70 around Bay Hill was his eighth PGA Tour title.
Day Leads by Two At Arnold Palmer
Mar 20th, 2016
Jason Day retained his lead last night at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but he's got some competition. While he could only manage a seventy, Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell shot solid 67's to jump up to join Henrik Stenson in second place.
7-year old boy returns golf trophy
Mar 19th, 2016
A 7-year-old in Spain returned a trophy after realizing he had made a scorecard error.
Ian Poulter has shank attack at Arnold Palmer Invitation
Mar 19th, 2016
It has been a testing few days for Poults. First he got heckled at the Valspar by a golf troll, who clearly fears his presence at the Ryder Cup, and took his revenge through Twitter. And now what?
PGA Tour Pros try out Arnold Palmer's old clubs
Mar 19th, 2016
Here's a great little video of PGA Tour players trying out Arnold Palmer's golf clubs before the Arnold Palmer invitational at Bay Hill. And some of them got on really well with them! Enjoy.
Arnold Palmer Invitational Top Tips
Mar 15th, 2016
The Spiv has been in the money two of the last three weeks. He's found some tremendous value this week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational...
Jordan wants to wet his putter’s head
Mar 6th, 2016
Jordan Spieth is saying that his putter has "friction issues" with greens when they get "shiny." And has asked for a ruling. What on earth is he on about?
Who is Harold Varner III?
Feb 8th, 2016
Here at GP Towers, as you can imagine, we’re always on the look out for the latest and greatest GolfPunk, and we think we may have just found a new contender for the prestigious top spot. In recent weeks we’ve been casting our beady eye’s over world number 254, Harold Varner III.
Big Max Launches Autofold FF
Feb 8th, 2016
BIG MAX is set to introduce its latest model for 2016, the innovative Autofold FF. So if you are looking for a trolley for the new season check this out. It really is as compact as you like.
What is the oldest golf pub in the world?
Feb 7th, 2016
We got called out on Twitter the other day when we wrote about what we thought was the oldest golf pub in the world, and the fact that it was going to be closed down. So we've done some digging and now we think we know what the oldest golf pub in the world is.....
World's Oldest Golf Club
Feb 6th, 2016
A Scottish golf course, which is reputedly the oldest in the world, could be closed this week, as part of council cuts.
World's Oldest Golf Pub
Feb 4th, 2016
Mrs Forman’s is the oldest golf pub in the world, but plans are afoot to demolish it and turn it into a garage. Have people no respect?!
11-year-old indian golfer strives for world domination
Jan 21st, 2016
No one had ever heard of golf in Shubham Jaglan's poor Indian village. Until, that is, the five-year-old Shubham happened upon a six iron one day and decided to take on the world. Six years later he won back-to-back junior titles in the US.
Arrested Development Headline
Jan 20th, 2016
Double Grammy award-winning hip-hoppers Arrested Development are the new headliners for Friday 29th January at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters.
Arnold Palmer at 86
Jan 19th, 2016
Just the other day we were writing a piece on the news that Jordan Spieth had now officially become the top earner in golf with combined winnings and sponsorship deals of $53 million. But we also discovered that Arnold Palmer was still, at the tender age of 86, the fourth highest golf earner after Jordan, Tiger and Rory. And we wanted to find out why.
Jordan buys Hunter Mahan's old pad
Jan 18th, 2016
Jordan Spieth has found time to do a bit of house-hunting, and with earnings of $53 million for 2105, he doesn't exactly need to cut his cloth that tight. But he's still managed to get a saving of $1.5 million off the original asking price.
12 year old Thai Boy Wins Car
Jan 6th, 2016
12-year-old Jakkarin Jitmaneekan won a car for scoring a hole-in-one at the Kids Golf World Championship, Malaysia. He'll be able to drive in six years time!
Blake Nakagawa – 4 year-old sensation
Nov 28th, 2015
Four-year-old Blake Nakagawa is already making headlines in the golf world. He is currently the 6-and-under Big Island Junior Golf Association Champion, winning two of the four tournaments he’s entered this year.
Trick Shots with World Record Holder Karsten Maas
Nov 17th, 2015
Trick shots and weird clubs with world record holder Marsten Maas, plus tips on how to improve your balance!
Remembrance Day: Our Kinda Soldiers
Nov 11th, 2015
As we remember those who fought for our freedom in conflict it is also worth remembering those who left the lush fairways to fight. These courageous men are not only heroes of our beloved game but heroes full stop. GolfPunk salutes not only these amazing men but all of those who have and indeed are...fighting for our freedoms.
Jordan Spieth's Head Made From Thousands Of Golf Balls
Oct 29th, 2015
Watch how Jordan Spieth's sponsor AT&T make a mosaic of his head with 24,152 golf balls!!
GolfPorn: Reynolds Plantation Oconee Golf Course, USA
Sep 4th, 2015
Reynolds Plantation Oconee Golf Course, Georgia, USA 18th hole Par 4 466 yards
Inside Ping's Golden Putter Vault
Aug 20th, 2015
So we visited the world famous Ping Putter vault. In what has become a modern golfing legend, every tournament winner on the major tours around the world who wins using a Ping Putter gets two gold plated putters made in their honour.
Spieth Cold As Ice
Jun 26th, 2015
Spieth has become the face of Under Armour, shooting the brand to the top of the leaderboard wherever he plays.
It’s getting cold out there
Oct 2nd, 2019
As we head into October there is a definite chill in the air and those hopes of an Indian Summer might be waning. With this in mind the stylish, but practical, folk at adidas have introduced their Frostguard Collection. A new layering collection for both men and women that was designed to help golfers extend their golf seasons during the colder months of the year.
Golden Bear gives Rory his award
Sep 12th, 2019
Rory McIlroy has won the PGA Tour Player of the year award for the third time, beating world number one Brooks Koepka into second place, and he got the Nicklaus award from the Golden Bear himself whilst having lunch.
Want to get ahead, kiss your caddy!
Jul 20th, 2019
Lee Westwood backed up a first day 68 with an impressive 67 and is currently tied in 3rd position with Tommy Fleetwood, just one shot off the overnight lead. Based on his recent form this is somewhat unexpected. What has changed you might ask? Well he’s brought Helen Storey, his girlfriend, in as his looper and, despite her not knowing much about golf, it just might provide the fairy tale story for one of the finest golfers never to win a major.
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!
Koepka Holds on to win USPGA
May 20th, 2019
How do you come back from blowing a seven shot lead in a major? Well, fortunately for Brooks Koepka it is a question that he will not have to answer. Staring down the barrel of the gun and the biggest collapse in golf major history, Koepka dug deep, held his nerve and took the title.
Why we are entering another golden age for Europe at the Masters
Apr 10th, 2019
Remember when Europeans dominated the Masters? From 1980 to 2000, the tournament was won 11 times by European golfers. Since then, not so much, with only two winners in the last 18 years. It's worth noting, however, that those wins (Danny Willett and Sergio Garcia) make up two of the last three Masters. Maybe the transition of power at Augusta has already begun?
Harold Varner penalised 2-shots for assembling club on course at The Players
Mar 15th, 2019
Let this be a warning to you – never tamper with your golf equipment during a competitive round. Harold Varner III did exactly that and unwittingly got a two-shot penalty during the opening round of The Players after making an equipment change that was influenced in part by the actions of a walking official.
Matt Kuchar admits being 'hard-headed' in caddie pay storm
Feb 17th, 2019
Matt Kuchar is a decent guy, you'll often see him out and about in the town talking to fans, having dinner, wherever the Open is while other tour players hide themselves away in their hotel rooms. On the occasion of his first win in four years at the Mayakoba Classic last November, after signing his card, receiving his trophy and squaring off his caddie, he probably felt he had a right to swan off into the sunset and enjoy himself. However, a look over his shoulder was required...
SkyCaddie walks ahead of Tour events in 2019
Feb 15th, 2019
With the new SX500 growing in popularity among tour players, SkyCaddie’s top mapper is heading to this season’s Staysure Tour venues in Europe to ensure that all course measurements are up to date.
Dom Pedro Old Course is once again named Best Course in Portugal
Feb 12th, 2019
The Dom Pedro Old Course, situated in the heart of the stunning Algarve, has once again been recognised among the finest venues for golf anywhere in the world, having been named the Best Golf Course in Portugal in the 2019 edition of the Today’s Golfer Travel Awards.
Justin Rose holds off Adam Scott to win at Torrey Pines
Jan 28th, 2019
"He's the number one player in the world, and he's showing why." That was Adam Scott taking about Justin Rose immedately after finishing second to the Englishman by two shots at Torrey Pines in the FarmersInsurance Open.
Fourteen-Year-Old Kuang Clinches Place
Dec 13th, 2018
Fourteen-year-old Kuang Yang clinched his place in the 2019 Volvo China Open by winning the Volvo China Junior Match Play Championship at Southern Wood Golf & Country Club in Fujian on Wednesday.
The Belfry's Executive Head Chef wins
Nov 30th, 2018
The Belfry Hotel & Resort’s Executive Head Chef Robert Bates took home top honours in The Caterer’s Hotel Cateys 2018 Awards this week as he won ‘Hotel Chef of the Year (more than 250 covers)’.
Clubs to Hire heads south for the Winter
Nov 26th, 2018
Off the back of significant growth at its Cape Town outlet, Clubs to Hire - the leading golf club rental company - is to expand its South Africa presence by offering its service at Johannesburg airport.
Doris Chen's caddie reveals he was told to cover up cheating incident
Nov 7th, 2018
The furor around Doris Chen's DQ from LPGA qualifying at the weekend has taken a new twist with Chen's caddie Alex Valer claiming his player deliberately tried to cover up the incident.
Golfing stars head to Lumine
Nov 6th, 2018
Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community will soon play its part in one of European golf’s most exciting annual storylines by staging the conclusion to European Tour Qualifying School for the second consecutive time, from November 10-15.
4th oldest golf club in world votes to allow women members
Oct 24th, 2018
Edinburgh based Bruntsford Links Golfing Society saw a vote of 83.7% members cast in favour of allowing women members, with 67% of all eligible members participating.
Score an ace and head strait to the 2020 Ryder Cup
Oct 17th, 2018
Golfers who secure the Holy Grail of an ace while playing Million Dollar Hole in One (MDHIO) on courses across Europe will no longer win a visit to the 2019 US Masters … instead they'll be off to the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
Joost Luiten caddies for nine year old boy
Sep 15th, 2018
Nine-year-old Philip van Oosten had amazing experience yesterday two-time KLM Open champion Joost Luiten caddied for him in the Beat the Pro competition.
Costa Daurada experiences five-fold increase in green fees
Sep 14th, 2018
The first half of 2018 saw Costa Daurada again increase the number of green fees sold in the region to 63,000; five-times those sold over the same period of 2013.
Thrilling USPGA finale as Koepka holds off Tiger
Aug 13th, 2018
Did everyone enjoy watching the golf last night... us, neither... Apparently it was one of the most exciting majors for a long time. Brooks Koepka has now won three of the last six majors!
Golden weekend for European Golf at Gleneagles
Aug 11th, 2018
The semi-final line-ups in the inaugural Men’s and Women’s European Golf Team Championships have been confirmed, as the battle to be crowned golf’s first European Champions at Gleneagles gathers momentum.
The 148th Open Heading For Sell-Out
Aug 11th, 2018
There has been unprecedented demand for tickets and hospitality from fans wanting to attend The 148th Open at Royal Portrush from 14-21 July 2019. They have now completely sold out of Weekly, Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Championship Day Tickets.
PlayGolfinFrance.com website launched ahead of Ryder Cup
Aug 10th, 2018
IAGTO (the Global Golf Tourism Organisation) has unveiled a new website, www.playgolfinfrance.com, created on behalf of the French golf tourism industry, to showcase the golf destinations of France ahead of the Ryder Cup in Paris this September.
Motocaddy drives ahead with next generation power technology
Aug 9th, 2018
Motocaddy has ‘super-charged’ its new range of compact-folding M-Series models with ‘Next-generation’ 28V power technology.
Philip Golding wins the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship
Aug 6th, 2018
Philip Golding won the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship as he equalled the course-record with a nine under par round of 63 at London Golf Club.
English Tour Pros getting ahead of themselves
Jul 11th, 2018
English Tour pros Chris Wood and Matthew Fitzpatrick might be getting a bit ahead of themselves, as they have had their Titleist wedges stamped with “It’s coming home.”
4-year-old golf prodigy makes hole-in-one
Jun 30th, 2018
Golfing prodigy Abhay Kapoor stunned onlookers by recording a hole in one during a golf lesson at 3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton this weekend.
Brooks Koepka Holds Off Tommy Fleetwood To Retain US Open Title
Jun 18th, 2018
Brooks Koepka captured his first US Open last year at Erin Hills with a belligerent display of big hitting and aggressive scoring, devastating the Wisconsin course with a winning score of 16-under. He has become only the third man in post-war going history to retain that title in totally different circumstances.
Johan Lindeberg Our Kinda Soldier
May 29th, 2018
When GolfPunk first launched in 2004, Johan Lindeberg was the first person we called. His approach to golf fashion was revolutionary and we knew had a kindred spirit. Our Kinda Soldier in fact... Here he tells us how it all started and what golf needs to do next...
