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.
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Quotes about our beautiful game
May 6th, 2019
GolfPunk loves the different side of golf. The side that has developed in what is almost certainly the oldest sport in the world and which in its professional ranks contains some of the biggest characters sport has ever seen and amongst its amateur fanatics certainly contains the biggest. After all, loving the game of golf (or loving to hate it and hating to love it) does not rely on your professional status.
Wentworth's newly designed West Course has come of age
May 25th, 2018
A little over 12 months on from the official unveiling of the renovated West Course, an Ernie Els Design-led project, the world of golf has never been richer in its praise for the iconic golf course.
Wentworth reveals £13 million clubhouse
May 23rd, 2018
The iconic Wentworth Club has opened the doors to its new luxury Clubhouse, the result of a significant £13m investment by the Club’s owners, Reignwood Group, over the past 12 months.
Wentworth greenkeeping team receives BIGGA Award
Jan 27th, 2018
The greenkeeping team at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water has been recognised for its incredible performance in preparing the course for the BMW PGA Championship 2017 with the BIGGA Championship Greenkeeping Performance of the Year Award sponsored by Rigby Taylor.
Wentworth wins sustainability certification
Aug 14th, 2017
Better news from Wentworth, as it has been awarded a prestigious international sustainability certification in recognition of the Club’s commitments to the environment and local community.
Wentworth pushes back on membership resignations
Aug 8th, 2017
Wenttworth's PR agency have been on our case over our story about a 30% dip in their membership. Here's the update.
Wentworth tries to silence members
Jun 19th, 2017
Wentworth members have been told they could be expelled from the club if they publicly criticise it or its owner.
Play new–look Wentworth
May 27th, 2017
The redesigned Wentworth Club West Course is now accessible to golfers in all its Tour event glory thanks to Foresight Sports’ latest FSX simulator software.
Ian Poulter joins star-studded BMW at Wentworth
May 16th, 2017
Kaboom! McIlroy, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Beef and now Ian Poulter. All at the BMW next week in leafy Surrey.
Rory Mcilroy confirms he will play BMW at Wentworth
Jan 14th, 2017
Grab the bunting, alert the authorirties and put the cat out... World Number 2 Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will grace us with his prescence at the BMW Wentworth 25th May, 2017.
Stunning Wentworth home comes onto market
Aug 9th, 2016
A stunning contemporary home on the Wentworth Estate has gone on the market for a jaw dropping £25million. Here's what you get for that kind of moolah.
Wentworth and European Golf Design announce partnership
Jun 17th, 2016
Wentworth Club and European Golf Design have announced a new partnership that will see leading European Tour players take on an instrumental role in the delivery of the West Course restoration project.
Wentworth goes back to its roots
May 29th, 2016
Keith Pelley has confirmed that work will start next month on restoring the Wentworth West course to its original glory.
Wentworth announce new Global Ambassador
May 25th, 2016
Wentworth Club has announce the appointment of 2015 BMW PGA Champion, Byeong-Hun An, as its Global Ambassador until 2019.
Wentworth announces Gary Player Design for Edinburgh
May 20th, 2016
Wentworth Club has announced the appointment of Gary Player Design to carry out the renovation of its famous Edinburgh Course as part of the multi-million pound investment programme being undertaken by the Club and its owners Reignwood Group.
Wentworth Owners In Dramatic U-Turn!!!
Mar 18th, 2016
Here's the breaking news from Wentworth, the embargo for which has just been lifted: There's been a great deal of movement. For details of how a load of wealthy golfers struck a better deal with a load of uber-wealthy Chinese golfers, read on...
Chinese owners of Wentworth borrowed $155 million to buy it
Mar 5th, 2016
According to reports from the Daily Telegraph, the Chinese owners of Wentworth took out a $155 million loan from a Thai bank to fund their purchase of Wentworth, and the members aren’t happy with this new development.
Wentworth announces upgrades to West Course
Mar 2nd, 2016
Wentworth Club has announced updates to the upcoming renovations and works across the famous West Course, Tennis & Health Club and Clubhouse. The members dispute is clearly not stopping them. Here's what's going to be done.
Wentworth Announces Final Structure
Feb 20th, 2016
Wentworth's owners have announced their 'final enhancements and improvements' to their new membership structure, which will take effect from 1st April next year. Here's what they had to say. We will also be reporting on how the members reacted in a separate posting.
Wentworth's residents react to final changes
Feb 20th, 2016
This is how Wentworth Residents Association has reacted to Wentworth’s final proposed changes. And they’re not buying it.....
Wentworth legal action
Jan 31st, 2016
The new Chinese owners of Wentworth have been sent a 15-page legal letter, giving them a week to drop plans to bring in a £100,000 joining fee.
Wentworth Barrister 'betrayal'
Dec 6th, 2015
One of Britain’s most respected barristers has been accused by fellow members of Wentworth golf club of betraying them. Lord Grabiner, a top commercial barrister and Master of Clare College, Cambridge, has defended his decision to give legal advice to Wentworth's new owners.
Wentworth woes continue
Dec 4th, 2015
The tales of woe at Wentworth gone from bad to worse. The membership are in uproar over plans for massive price hikes. Their local MP, foreign secretary Phillip Hammond has been petitioned to intervene. But just as things couldn’t get any darker for the Surrey institution, they announce that Mike and the Mechanics are playing a gig the week of the BMW PGA.
Wentworth Members Fight Back
Nov 21st, 2015
As we reported last month, members of Wentworth are up in arms at plans by its new Chinese owners to double their annual dues and levy a massive joining fee. Now's there's talk of a fight back and legal action from the members.
Will Rory Skip Wentworth?
Oct 29th, 2015
Rumour has it that Rory McIlroy is thinking of skipping the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth next year. On the eve of the Turkish Airlines Open he’s said that he doesn’t like playing two events in a row, and will try and limit himself to a maximum of three events in a row for next year.
Bizarre irony as Chinese ramp up Wentworth costs
Oct 23rd, 2015
Wentworth's new Chinese owners are putting up membership fees by £100,000.00 to £125,000.00, while at the same time, in China itself, the Government has banned 88 million peope from aying tghe game. Meanwhile, Lord knows how much it will cost the rest of us riff raff ot ever get a round there...
Wentworth announces massive overhaul
Oct 20th, 2015
Wentworth's no riff-raff policy is getting a serious ramp-up. and it looks like it's going to be even harder and more expensive to get a round at Wentworth.
Wentworth Shake Up
Oct 17th, 2015
There’s an ugly rumour going round that it’s all change at Wentworth, and that if you are not an oligarch you can start packing your bags. Richard Caring sold Wentworth to Beijing-based Reignwood Investments in 2014 for £135 million. And here's what is rumoured.
Justin Rose reinforces No 1 status with new Honma clubs
Jan 29th, 2019
Justin Rose reinforced his status as the world’s leading golfer and saw his own Tour statistics rise in winning the Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday with a majestic performance using HONMA TWorld 747 driver, irons and wedges for only the second time in competition.
Slaley Hall revelling in its new-found status
Aug 2nd, 2018
Slaley Hall is revelling in its new-found – and somewhat surprising – status as a gateway to Edinburgh.
The Best Masters Quotes. Ever.
Apr 3rd, 2018
The best things ever said about the Masters. Ever.
La Manga retains No 1 status
Feb 1st, 2018
La Manga Club has continued its flying start to the new year after retaining its position as Spain's number one golfing venue in the respected Top 100 Golf Courses website's latest 2018 rankings.
PGA Catalunya confirms status as No 1 course in Spain
Jan 25th, 2018
The Stadium layout at PGA Catalunya Resort, near Girona, has once again been named Spain’s No.1 course in top100golfcourses.com’s latest Spanish rankings.
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts reinforces its status
Dec 8th, 2017
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, has further reinforced its status as one of the UK’s leading networks of golf venues as Golf World magazine publishes its first ranking of the Top 100 Golf Resorts in the UK and Ireland.
FootJoy solidifies status as No 1 shoe and glove in golf
Nov 28th, 2017
FootJoy have again been confirmed as the overwhelming #1 Shoe and Glove brand among the world’s best players, after another dominant season on the European Tour.
La Manga granted Royal Status
Oct 28th, 2017
Spain’s five-star La Manga Club is celebrating its 45th anniversary in style after joining a select group of courses in Spain to have been granted royal status by the Spanish royal household, the ‘Casa Real – Royal House’.
The strange side bet at Wentworth
May 28th, 2017
In the final round at the BMW PGA Championship, playing partners Pablo Larrazabal and Haotong Li had a curious little side bet.
Star billing for Niall Horan at Wentworth Pro Am
May 25th, 2016
One Direction’s Niall Horan will be pulling in the crowds when he returns for the BMW Championship Celebrity Pro-Am, which kicks off today. And here are the other supergroups for those of us who don't give a monkey's about One Direction.
Ashes stars take on different white ball
Sep 19th, 2019
They may have been looking to run up high scores in the Ashes over the summer but yesterday three of England’s heroes were looking to go low at the ProAm event at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club.
Rory laments slow play
Sep 18th, 2019
At the Wednesday press conference with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship the subject inevitably turned to slow play. It transpires that the world number two had been watching the Solheim Cup, or as GolfPunk had renamed it the Slowheim Cup.
On the golf road with Annabel Dimmock
Aug 8th, 2018
Annabel Dimmock is your fast car loving, Wentworth playing, Swingin' Siren. Here she is... on the road...
Successful 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational
Jul 25th, 2018
Global golf icons, major championship winners, stars of the modern game and some of the sport's hottest young talents have joined Gary Player at Wentworth to raise almost $105,000 for good causes during the London leg of his world-leading Invitational Series.
2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational field confirmed
Jul 21st, 2018
A host of the game's greatest golfers will come together for the 2018 Berenberg Gary Player Invitational at Wentworth Club, London, on 23 July, as the final field is officially confirmed.
The 14 Club Challenge
May 26th, 2018
Ahead of the BMW PGA Championship, newly named Ryder Cup Vice-Captains Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell took on the 14 Club Challenge.
Matteo Manassero: You Only Putt Twice
Oct 19th, 2017
Meet us at Wentworth about 10am, we said to Manny. And bring your James Bond stare....
Alex Noren wins BMW PGA Championship
May 28th, 2017
Alex Noren pulled out all the stops at the BMW PGA Championship today to win by two shots with a superb course record equalling 62.
Moving day at the BMW PGA Championship
May 27th, 2017
On moving day at the BMW Championship the leader board has tightened up, and with the wind getting up, it was an altogether tougher day out there on the newly renovated West course. And it is still anyone's title.
Ernie Els expresses pride
May 26th, 2017
Ernie Els has expressed pride and pleasure in the new–look West Course, an Ernie Els Design–led renovation, after carding a one–under par opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Thomas Pieters takes charge at BMW
May 26th, 2017
Thomas Pieters set the clubhouse target in round two of the BMW PGA Championship on another glorious day at Wentworth Club.
Big week for the European Tour
May 24th, 2017
It’s a big week for the European Tour as the new Rolex Series kicks off at Wentworth tomorrow.
Rory McIlroy pulls out of BMW Championship
May 20th, 2017
Damn it all to hell and back, the world's best golfer (sorry DJ, he just is) has pulled out of next week's BMW Championship at Wentworth.
Experience the Ultimate Fit
May 13th, 2017
Titleist is giving golfers the chance to undergo The Ultimate Fit with unique fitting experiences on the driving range during this year’s BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Play the BMW Champ Pro–Am with Beef
Apr 13th, 2017
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe & Glove in Golf, is giving UK and Ireland golfers the chance to tee it up alongside FJ Brand Ambassador Andrew 'Beef' Johnston with a unique, money–can’t–buy experience at the BMW PGA Championship Pro–Am at Wentworth.
Representing for all the GolfPunks: Bernard Gallacher
Mar 4th, 2017
"We found this cheap B&B in Coventry. I soon found out why. There was somebody sleeping in the bed during the day when I was out. So I was on the night shift!"
Rory McIlroy to tee it up with Ryan Giggs
Feb 21st, 2017
Ryan Giggs, who made a record 963 appearances for Manchester United during his Premier League career, will tee it up at the BMW Po–Am with Rory McIlroy.
Two Ryder Cup venues become WLG honorary members
Feb 21st, 2017
Two former UK Ryder Cup venues have been awarded ‘honourable member’ status of World of Leading Golf, an association representing many of the world’s top golf clubs.
Kaiser Chiefs to play at BMW Championship
Feb 16th, 2017
Well, stone me with a ticking stick caked in surprise substances.. Has the European Tour joined the 21st century? Kaiser Chiefs to bring house down at BMW, Wentworth. I predict a significant upgrade from Mike & The Mechanics...
Rory McIlroy to headline 2017 BMW PGA Championship
Jan 13th, 2017
Rory McIlroy has confirmed his participation in the first Rolex Series event, the 2017 BMW PGA Championship, which will be staged to the revamped Wentworth Club from May 25–28.
European Tour unveils Rolex Series
Nov 15th, 2016
The European Tour has officially announced the Rolex Series, a new alliance of leading tournaments, which is designed to strengthen the golf schedule from the 2017 season onwards.
TBT: Ernie Els and his incredible alter ego
Sep 15th, 2016
TBT. Throwback Thursday for you non tweeters. We take you back to a side of Ernie Els you thought you'd never see! Ernie has an alter ego. His name is Theodore. He sounds like a laugh...
How Chris Wood came good at last
May 30th, 2016
We’ve been keeping a watching eye on Chris Wood for what seems like forever. And now he's finally got first big maiden victory. This is what spurred him on.
Scott Hend ready to punch ‘fans’
May 29th, 2016
Scott Hend came close to punching two drunk ‘fans’ who heckled him during his third round at the BMW PGA Championship.
James Morrison aces to win BMW
May 29th, 2016
James Morrison won his second BMW in four years after acing the par three 14th hole in the fourth round of the BMW PGA Championship.
GolfPunk's PGA Championship Quiz 2016
May 23rd, 2016
It's the BMW PGA Championship and you know what that means. The golf season has properly landed in the UK. To celebrate, we have devised this cheeky little quiz to test your knowledge of the European Tour's flag ship event. Tuck in, the grass in lovely!
Justin Rose pulls out of BMW
May 20th, 2016
One Direction's Niall Horan teed it up at his pal Rory's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open (Try saying that after five pints and a lamb kebab – Ed) pro am on Wednesday.
Putting competition for BMW PGA
May 11th, 2016
The ISPS HANDA Pressure Putt Showdown will feature players with celebrity partners, competing for a £10,000 prize, which will go to charity.
Laura Gallacher is carrying Russell Brand’s child
May 10th, 2016
Bernard Gallacher and his wife said they were ‘very happy’ at the news that their daughter Laura is pregnant by Russell Brand, but this news has to be a shocker for any parent.
BMW PGA Championship In Jeopardy!!!
May 8th, 2016
Could the BMW PGA Championship be at risk as Wentworth residents go to war with clubs owners and the European Tour?
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”.
Trump golf Tweet backfires
Feb 3rd, 2016
We think Donald Trump must be a great proponent of Foot Golf – or rather Foot in mouth golf. Maybe that old saying needs to be modernized to Foot in Tweet. So just what has the Trump been up to now?
BMW To Be Cancelled?
Feb 2nd, 2016
Residents and members of Wentworth are threatening to disrupt the BMW Championship, the flagship event of the European Tour, as the battle with the new Chinese owners heats up.
Byeong Hun An Wins Rookie of the year
Dec 6th, 2015
Byeong Hun An has become the first Korean winner of the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award. His breakthrough 2015 season also yielded another prestigious title as the Challenge Tour Graduate of the Year.
Philip Hammond gets involved
Nov 29th, 2015
In an escalation of the row between members of Wentworth and it's new Chinese owners Philip Hammond, the Foreign Secretary, has now accused the Beijing-based conglomerate of “very disappointing” behaviour.
