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.
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Wells Fargo International
May 3rd, 2019
In his first outing since The Masters, Rory McIlroy carded an opening five under par 66 to share the lead of the Wells Fargo International from Quail Hollow. The Northern Irishman shares the lead with America’s Joel Dahmen, one of GolfPunk’s each-way tips for the event.
Women's Golf Day 2019 Launches on International Women's Day
Mar 8th, 2019
Women’s Golf Day will return for its fourth year on June 4th 2019 in what promises to be the largest single-day celebration of Women’s golf that the world has ever seen.
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.
Dustin Johnson wins Saudi International
Feb 4th, 2019
World #3 Dustin Johnson used his prodigious length off the tee combined with TaylorMade's new Speed Injected Twist Face™ technology to win the Saudi International by 2 shots from fellow Team TaylorMade athlete Haotong Li.
Sergio Garcia disqualified after 3rd round at Saudi International
Feb 3rd, 2019
Sergio Garcia has sensationally been disqualified from the third round of the Saudi International on a charge of serious misconduct.
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".
Sapphire National Golf Club
Jul 28th, 2018
Golf course designer Ron Garl has created over 250 golf courses around the world and Sapphire National Golf Club is certainly one of his finest.
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.
Troon International Unveils inaugural international trophy
Jun 22nd, 2018
Troon International has announced the launch of the first ever Troon International Trophy, to be held at the world-renowned Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Beach Golf Clubs from the 22nd – 24th October 2018.
The house that Augusta National could not buy
Apr 3rd, 2018
Augusta National has spent the last 15 years buying up property around its borders. But there is one property that is not for sale, whatever the money.
Troon International partners with Pravets Golf Club
Dec 5th, 2017
Troon International has announced its latest partnership with Pravets Golf Club in Bulgaria. The 18-hole, par 72 Championship course is regarded as one of the best clubs in the country, nestled amongst the most dramatic landscape.
Augusta National goes on another spending spree
Aug 10th, 2017
Augusta National has been on another spending spree, and has now bought land from the adjoining Augusta Country Club. The reason behind the purchase is believed to be their desire to lengthen the famous par–five 13th.
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.
Kyle Stanley wins Quicken Loans National
Jul 3rd, 2017
America’s Kyle Stanley won the Quicken Loans National as he beat Charles Howell III in a playoff, and took home a cheque for $1.3 million for his troubles.
Andres Romero wins BMW International
Jun 25th, 2017
Argentine Andres Romero picked up seven shots in his last ten holes to win the BMW International Open by one shot.
Two way lead at the BMW International
Jun 23rd, 2017
It's day two at the BMW International Open at Golfclub München Eichenried, and there is now a two–way tie at the top of the leaderboard, whilst Sergio and Henrik are knocking on the door.
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.
Bernd Wiesberger wins Shenzhen International
Apr 23rd, 2017
Bernd Wiesberger has beaten Tommy Fleetwood in a play–off to win the Shenzhen International on a dramatic final day at Genzon Golf Club.
R&A teams up with the Grand National
Mar 31st, 2017
The Open has teamed up with The Randox Health Grand National ahead of the 146th staging of the Championship at Royal Birkdale this July.
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.
Augusta National on new buying spree
Jan 21st, 2017
Augusta National Golf Club's property buying spree just keeps on going, as they' ve now gone and bought a car repair centre.
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.
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.
Augusta National land grab continues
Nov 16th, 2016
Augusta National Golf Club's land grab has continued with the purchase of a local music store. And it came at quite a price!
Pyecombe golfers win National Foursomes knockout
Oct 28th, 2016
Pyecombe Golf Club’s Matt Harper and Andy Barnes were crowned Champions of the Daily Mail sponsored National Foursomes Knockout competition, regarded as the greatest amateur golfing event in the world with more than 190,000 players competing in their Club qualifying rounds. The event has been running since 1986.
World's most powerful turbines will be view from Trump International
Sep 29th, 2016
The world's most powerful wind turbines are going to be built in Scotland despite a long-running legal battle by Donald Trump.
Golfsmith International File For Bankruptcy
Sep 15th, 2016
Golfsmith International, America’s largest specialty golf retailer, appears to have failed in an attempt to sell itself and could be forced to file for bankruptcy within days.
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.
Trump National to face trial in Florida
Jul 28th, 2016
A judge has ordered Trump’s Trump National to go on trial next month in Florida over a dispute about unpaid golf membership refunds. And that will be right in the middle of his presidential campaign.
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.
Clean sweep for England at UL International
Jul 24th, 2016
England registered a clean sweep against Thailand in Saturday's fourballs at the UL International Crown to finish top of their pool.
GolfPorn: Grand National Golf Course, Alabama
Jun 21st, 2016
The Links Course at The Grand National, Alabama.
PGA National in Game Of Thrones Tribute
Apr 28th, 2016
PGA National in bizarre homage to Game of Thrones!
Augusta National Sign goes under the hammer
Apr 16th, 2016
Greenjacketauctions.com have been busy again. This time they have been selling the front entrance sign to Augusta National. And this is how much it went for.
Why Jordan Spieth loves Augusta National
Apr 9th, 2016
Jordan Spieth has played at Augusta National a total of three times, including this year's Masters. This infographic shows you exactly why.
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.
National Golf Month to launch at the Houses of Parliament
Mar 23rd, 2016
We all know that golf has an image problem. It’s seen as elitist, old fashioned, and out of touch – the preserve of the white middle class male. We all get that don’t we? And we all want to do something about it. So why get the Houses of Parliament involved? Here's your chance to have your say with our poll.
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??
International Golf Club London
Mar 7th, 2016
The International Golf Club London (ICG London) is launching an exciting opportunity for golfers to play competitive events at championship courses in the south-east region. Here's how.
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.
Amazing: Tiger Woods Witnesses 11-year-old's Hole In One At Bluejack National
Mar 3rd, 2016
Check this out. The inaugural round at Tiger's Bluejack National course. Tiger witnesses 11-year-old's Hole In One...
Behind The Scenes At The Perth International
Mar 1st, 2016
Behind the scenes at the Perth International including everything from Victor Dubuisson and a Koala to Brett Rumford having his appendix out.
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.
STARTER TIMES FOR QUICKEN LOANS NATIONAL DAY 3
Aug 1st, 2015
And here it is. The starting times for moving day at the Quicken Loans National from Gainesville, Virginia.
QUICKEN LOAN NATIONAL DAY 3 ROUND UP
Aug 1st, 2015
So we all got a little carried away didn’t we as today we saw Tiger in full reverse gear, dropping 3 shots to end the day at 5 under, tied 42nd.
Quicken Loans National
Jul 31st, 2015
Tiger finishes the first round 3-under and five behind the leaders in the low scoring conditions in Virginia. Andy Sullivan is top Brit at 6-under.
Argentario Golf Resort Becomes PGA National Italy
Mar 20th, 2019
The luxurious and picturesque Argentario Golf Resort & Spa (www.argentarioresort.com) has joined The PGA’s growing list of exceptional branded resorts as the ‘PGA National Italy’.
Golf consultants defend council following national media coverage
Feb 19th, 2019
An association of consultants working within the golf industry has responded to national media coverage of a report which criticised a city council for spending £2,400 on golf consultancy services.
Fleming Golf Tips: Saudi International
Jan 30th, 2019
This week we focus on the Saudi International and the Phoenix Waste Management.
PGA National Turkey eyes record numbers of golfers
Jan 30th, 2019
PGA National Turkey Antalya Golf Club is ready to enhance its position at the forefront of the European golf resort market, with latest figures revealing that golf bookings in 2019 are 15 per cent up on the same time last year.
Farleigh on parade for PGA National Service
Jan 22nd, 2019
Farleigh Golf Club has cemented its standing as a prime venue for professional tournaments after its selection as host of the PGA Fourball Championship for both 2019 and 2020.
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.
International field flocks to Kent coastline
Dec 8th, 2018
Golfers from across Europe descended on Prince’s, Royal St. George’s and Royal Cinque Ports last month to battle it out in the Championship Links Team Challenge.
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.
Partners back Golf Business International member's social initiative
Oct 31st, 2018
Corporate partners of Golf Business International have rallied round to assist member Anthony Blackburn's Golf in Society initiative, which works with people suffering from chronic illnesses.
Get the luxury look at Le Golf National
Sep 25th, 2018
The @petermillargolf store in the Official Ryder Cup Merchandise area at Le Golf National is now open for business and spectators are in for a real treat, with the brand's full Ryder Cup crested collection available to purchase from now until the final putt on Sunday.
Pacific Links International Partners with London Golf Club
Sep 21st, 2018
Pacific Links International (PLI), the world’s premier golf network, has announced a partnership with one of the UK’s best-loved golf clubs; London Golf Club.
Sangmoon Bae regains tour card on return national service
Sep 17th, 2018
From military service to PGA Tour... that's a hell of a comeback.
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.
Royal Dornoch prepares to welcome international golf event
Aug 3rd, 2018
Scotland’s summer of golf continues next week when the spotlight turns to Royal Dornoch which hosts the Boys Home Internationals.
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.
Sell-out 2018 International Pro Am, includes team featuring an Open Champion
May 23rd, 2018
Gleneagles, the iconic Scottish hotel and sporting estate, will kick-off a spectacular summer of competitive golf with a sell-out International Pro-Am event in July, featuring its golf ambassador and former Open Champion, Paul Lawrie.
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.
Troon International impresses on the world stage
May 4th, 2018
Troon International is enjoying a stellar start to 2018, having already welcomed and announced several notable events at venues under its management around the globe.
£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.
Ernie Els gets early Christmas present from Augusta National
Dec 28th, 2017
Christmas came early for Ernie Els, as on Christmas Eve he received a letter from Augusta National inviting him to the 2018 Masters. But it was sadly not an exemption as Ernie clarified on Boxing Day via Twitter.
Troon International's new Australian project
Nov 23rd, 2017
Troon International, the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing has announces its latest appointment; to provide full golf course management services to the semi-private Gold Creek Country Club, in Canberra, Australia.
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.
Troon international releases new App and wesbite
Sep 10th, 2017
Troon International has launched a new tee time booking app and website, to make booking easier across all their international courses.
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.
2019 Scottish Open for Trump International
Jun 27th, 2017
There are rumours flying around that the Scottish Open could be held at Trump International Aberdeen in 2019.
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.
917 national fitting day announced
May 10th, 2017
Titleist is inviting golfers to experience the Complete Performance of its 917 Drivers and Fairways by taking part in the nationwide #Titleist917 National Fitting Day on Saturday 20th May.
Titleist opens new national fitting centre
May 3rd, 2017
Titleist Brand Ambassador Stephen Gallacher was the guest of honour as Titleist celebrated the official opening of its new state–of–the–art National Fitting Centre at Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian today.
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.
