Mar 5th, 2017 Article
How not to test out the golf range safety nets
Don't be put off by the grainy picture. This is an epic golf fail, and this one's going viral. Here's how not check out if the safety nets are working down at the driving range!
Aug 18th, 2019 Article
Lifesaving support from Motocaddy App
Motocaddy, is upgrading its popular free-to-use GPS app to incorporate potential lifesaving features that indicate the location of on-course defibrillators and provide golfers with CPR instructions to administer to anyone suffering a cardiac arrest when playing golf.
Jul 27th, 2018 Article
Golf course manager's death leads to £150k fine
Hinckley Golf Club has been ordered to pay £150,000 in fines and costs for health and safety breaches relating to the death of a course manager.
Nov 1st, 2018 Article
Golfers to be forced to wear crash helmets
Anyone who's taken a ProV to the noggin will tell you it's no joke, but how do you fancy the idea of being asked to wear a crash helmet to play golf?
Feb 11th, 2017 Article
Why you can't sue your golf club in Scotland
A landmark legal case has dismissed a golfer’s claim against his club’s committee. It means that members of Scottish golf clubs cannot sue fellow members for personal injury.
Dec 24th, 2016 Article
The battle for Beckenham Place Park GC goes on
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.
Jul 7th, 2020 Article
AIG WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN TO GO AHEAD
The R&A confirmed today that it intends to play the AIG Women’s British Open at Royal Troon from 20th to 23rd August without spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be the first women’s Major Championship to be played this year and will be broadcast globally to more than 11 million fans.
Apr 14th, 2018 Article
The hidden dangers of the fairway
Golf clubs up and down the country will see the first real surge of activity as players inspired by events in Augusta enthusiastically book a tee time at their local course. However, for many of those players, who will not have picked up a driver since last year, the fairway can present hidden dangers.
Feb 21st, 2017 Article
4 golfers & pilot die in tragic Australia air crash
Four golfers from America and their pilot have died after a plane crashed into a shopping centre in Australia.
May 27th, 2020 Article
European Tour to resume
It's the news we have all been waiting for this side of the pond. European Tour golf is to return with the first tournament in a six week 'UK Swing' kicking off with the Betfred British Masters hosted by Lee Westwood, which will take place between 22nd and 25th July – a week earlier than originally scheduled. Dates have also been announced for four Rolex Series events including the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.
May 3rd, 2020 Article
TaylorMade Driving Relief
Hot on the heels of the Tiger and Phil announcement we have some more golf on telly coming our way with Team TaylorMade. In the socially distanced red corner, and standing a good six feet or so apart, will be Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson and in the blue corner will be Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff. The players will be taking to the fairways in a $3 million charity skins game on 17th May.
Apr 29th, 2020 Article
We could be golfing in May
Without wishing to tempt fate, it looks like we may be fine-tuning those swings and getting back on the links soon in the UK. A UK Parliament's All-Party Group has suggested that golf should return quickly, and the R&A has prepared guidance for operating courses under COVID-19 restrictions.
