Sep 19th, 2016 Article
Pub famed as birthplace of The Open goes on sale
The Scottish pub famed as the birthplace of the British Open Golf Championship has been placed on the market for £1.1 million.
Jul 2nd, 2016 Article
Great, great grandson of first Open winner speaks
As The Open Championship returns to Royal Troon in a fortnight’s time, the great, great grandson of legendary Willie Park junior, the winner of the first Open which was held at nearby Prestwick 129 years ago, has spoken of the impact Troon has had on the world famous event.
Jul 14th, 2016 Article
Top 5 links courses near Royal Troon
Royal Troon may be hosting the 145h Open Championship, but it is by no means all that the South Ayrshire area has to offer for the golfer. We’ve had a look at what we think are the Top 5 links courses to play once you’ve taken on Royal Troon.
Jul 15th, 2019 Article
History of the Claret Jug
Each year the winner of The Open receives the famous claret jug which he must return before the following year’s event. But what is the history behind this iconic trophy?
May 20th, 2022 Article
Dundonald launches 'Love Links' packages
Scotland’s new high-end golfing retreat – has launched a range of ‘Love Links’ stay-and-play packages to celebrate the summer of golf in Scotland, featuring a host of the finest links experiences on the golf-rich west coast.
Jul 17th, 2019 Article
The Open's greatest ever debuts
There have been many incredible Open debuts, here is our Top 10...
Jul 17th, 2019 Article
The Open's Greatest Ever Debuts
There have been many incredible Open debuts, here is our Top 10... Eight pros. One day. Twelve holes. Three rounds. No prize money. One winner. Willie Park Sr.
Jul 16th, 2017 Article
The Open's Weirdest Ever Moments
The Open Championship is the finest tournament in golf. But it hasn't half thrown up some odd moments over the years. From broken legs, to breaking and entry, here are the weirdest Open moments...
Jul 12th, 2023 Article
ROYAL MID-SURREY GIFTED THE PUTTER JH TAYLOR USED TO WIN HIS FIFTH OPEN
Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club in Richmond, south-west London, has been gifted the putter used by its first-ever Club professional John Henry Taylor to win his fifth and final Major at Royal Liverpool in 1913 by the former staff and pupils of a defunct Essex school at which his son was once headmaster.
Apr 21st, 2023 Article
All You Need to Know About Royal Liverpool
Also known as Hoylake, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club will host the Open Championship in 2023.
Feb 8th, 2019 Article
Qualification fund benefits young Scottish Golfers
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.
Nov 27th, 2018 Article
Paradise Found At Heritage Le Telfair, Mauritius
Ever since we started GolfPunk back in the day, we've had a slightly irrational desire to go and play golf in Mauritius. I mean, who wouldn't? But, somehow it never seemed attainable. The very idea of it seems so out of reach, right?... the Indian Ocean, white sands, fancy cocktails and golf shots across the ocean.
