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.
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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
Callaway take over Baseball Stadium
Sep 12th, 2017
Callaway is bringing a nine-hole golf experience back to the San Diego Padres' stadium for the third year in a row, with the Links at Petco Park running from the 5th to the 10th October.
Tee it up in Tampa
Apr 6th, 2017
An events company has announced it will set up multiple tee boxes in the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa from June 2 to 4, allowing golfers to shoot for nine different holes created on the field hundreds of feet below.
Stadium Golf
Oct 16th, 2015
I’ve never got to first base on the golf course, but if you play the Links at Petco Park you’ll be able to go all the way. All the way to third base that is, as it’s as far as we know, it’s the first golf course built within a baseball stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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.
Manic Monday
Jul 29th, 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.
South Koreans dominate Evian Championship
Jul 28th, 2019
South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim holds a one-shot lead over compatriot Sung Hyun Park heading into day four of the Evian Championship. Indeed, Kim has no shortage of company from home as five of the top six players are from South Korea with the only interloper being Shanshan Feng of China.
Time for the women’s majors
Jul 25th, 2019
The men’s majors are over and so attention turns to the women, or ladies as they were referred to when I was growing up. We have a double header with the Evian Championship in France this week followed straight away by the Women's British Open. And we thought the men were compressing their majors too much!
Manic Monday
Jul 1st, 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 Champions Tour, PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
On the golf road with Kelly Rohrbach
Aug 11th, 2018
Kelly Rohrbach; A former division one college golfer. A Sports Illustrated Swimwear model. Leo DiCaprio's ex. Plus she played CJ Parker in Baywatch!
Representing for all the GolfPunks: Lee Elder
Oct 19th, 2017
Lee Elder The first African-American to play in the Masters…
454 monster drive kicks off proceedings
Aug 10th, 2017
Against the stunning setting of Heythrop Hall, the 2017 Final of the American Golf Long Drive Championship was a real crowd pleaser, with some incredible performances across the board.
Official book opens for American Golf's Long Drive final
Jul 27th, 2017
As Europe’s biggest hitters prepare to descend on Heythrop Park for the climax of the American Golf U.K. Long Drive Championship, the official opening of the Sky Bet book on the Under 45 winner has been announced.
Mel Reid shoots personal best
Apr 22nd, 2017
Mel Reid posted a course record third round of nine–under–par 62 at Club de Golf Terramar today to take a four–stroke lead into the final round of the Estrella Damm Mediterranean Ladies Open in Sitges, Spain.
Poachers kill deer on Scottish golf course
Apr 15th, 2017
Poachers have used snares and crossbows on a Scottish golf course to kill at least three deer according to police.
PlayMoreGolf adds 8 new venues
Apr 2nd, 2017
PlayMoreGolf, the pioneering points–based flexible membership programme, has been successfully integrated at eight new UK golf venues since February 2017.
Closed Lancashire GC becomes dumping ground
Mar 21st, 2017
A Lancashire golf club that closed down last year has now become a dumping ground in which waste is higher than the roof of the former clubhouse, and not a footgolf course as intended.
Michelle Wie takes the lead
Mar 4th, 2017
Michelle Wie has moved into an ideal position to record her first victory in almost three years when she shot a five–under par 67 to open up a two–shot lead at the HSBC Women's Champions on moving day.
Finalists announced for England Golf Awards
Feb 14th, 2017
The finalists for three individual categories at the England Golf Awards on 16 March 2017 have been announced, and the winners will pick up their trophies at an evening at Lord’s Cricket Ground. And we know who we are rooting for.
It's time for the golf Oscars
Feb 11th, 2017
It's time for the Golf Oscars as the 7th annual 59club Service Excellence Awards take place at The Belfry.
World's Top Ten lady golfers are heading to Singapore
Feb 6th, 2017
The world’s top-–ten ranked female golfers will be heading to Singapore to compete in the 10th edition of the HSBC Women’s Champions which will be staged on the New Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from 2–5 March this year.
Tiger Woods in $30 million Chicago course project
Dec 17th, 2016
Tiger Woods is leading a $30 million project to transform two Chicago Park District-run courses into an 18-hole championship course that could host PGA Tour events.
Vandals strike again
Dec 17th, 2016
Golf club members who took over a former council course to save it from closure are worried about its future after “mindless” vandals struck.
Golf club markets itself on local trains
Dec 11th, 2016
A Scottish golf club that is based close to a train station has taken the innovative and unusual step of marketing itself on the local trains.
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.
11–year old boy finishes dawn to dusk golf Challenge
Nov 25th, 2016
Charley Simpson, an 11-year old sports scholar at Rydal Penrhos, has just ten hours to complete a special challenge, which saw him play the best hole at 18 different courses along the North Wales coast.
Most beautiful golf course in the world to close
Nov 23rd, 2016
The self–proclaimed 'Most beautiful golf gourse in the world' is under threat of closure, and could be turned back into farmland.
Nigel Mansell’s golf club sold
Nov 22nd, 2016
The golf club created by former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell has been sold for £11 million.
North East GC which has staged PGA events to close
Nov 13th, 2016
A North East golf course which has played host to PGA events and was part-designed by a former Ryder Cup captain has entered administration.
Beckenham Place Golf Club occupied
Nov 1st, 2016
Members of Lewisham People Before Profit have now occupied Beckenham Place Park Manor house and golf course.
At least 4 courses to close
Oct 27th, 2016
At least four golf clubs have announced they are closing or have closed in the space of a few days as many clubs continue to struggle in the current economic climate, and changes of customer behaviour.
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!
Charity event raises record UK amount
Oct 4th, 2016
A golf day at Stoke Park Country Club has raised over £140,000 for charity, which is thought to be the highest amount ever raised in one day at a UK golf club.
Chart Hills Golf Club sold
Oct 4th, 2016
Savills, on behalf of Leaderboard Golf, has sold Chart Hills Golf Club in Biddenden, Kent to a private operator.
Bridgestone brings DriveGuard Trophy to life
Sep 27th, 2016
Bridgestone’s DriveGuard Trophy for amateur golfers has engaged with more than 20,000 players at hundreds of clubs across England.
Great offer from England's newest Tour golf venue
Sep 9th, 2016
England’s newest Tour golf venue has announced a two-month price promotion in September and October. Here's what's on offer.
Bridgestone in full swing after memorable Challenge success
Sep 1st, 2016
Bridgestone is seriously getting into golf, and was the title sponsorship of its own Bridgestone Challenge golf event in Oxfordshire. Here’s what occurred.
Sam Torrance helps Pro Am raise £140,000
Aug 8th, 2016
Sam Torrance was the day's host as one of the UK's biggest pro-am golf tournaments raised a staggering £141,000 for charity at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel.
Richmond Golf Club buys Sudbrook Mansion
Jul 16th, 2016
The historic and spectacular Sudbrook Mansion, along with Sudbrook Park, have been bought by The Richmond Golf Club in London.
The 14th World Crazy Golf Championship is nearly here
Jun 8th, 2016
This weekend sees the 14th World Crazy Golf Championship in Hastings, Sussex with both amateur and elite players all trying to win some of the £4,500 purse.
Number One!!!: Top 10 Golf Course Curios
Apr 19th, 2016
And here it is, the all time number one weirdest thing you can find on a golf course...
Going green for St Patrick's Day
Mar 16th, 2016
One of the world’s most iconic golf clubhouses has joined a select group of some of the globe’s most recognisable landmarks that have turned green this year to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. What on earth’s going on?
Exclusive Harry Colt Break
Mar 10th, 2016
To celebrate the re-opening of the Colt course at Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & Hotel in April, after refurbishment, the five-star venue is offering an exclusive weekend break to experience the results first hand.
Bridgestone Tyres Back UK Golf
Feb 8th, 2016
Bridgestone UK’s tyre division has extended its presence in golf with the sponsorship of three major tournaments in 2016, including the British Masters at The Grove.
