Who Will Be the Next Dominant World Number One?
Nov 7th, 2018
There have probably only been four truly dominant players in the modern game, and we have been waiting to see who the next one will be ever since Tiger Woods.
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Can you name the UK's 5 World Number one golfers?
Sep 11th, 2018
Justin Rose has just become World No1. But can you name the other four British golfers to have achieved the same status?
Why Jason Day is the king of slow play
Jan 4th, 2017
Jason Day has earnt himself a reputation as a very slow player, which is not exactly something something to be proud of. But does he intend to do anything about it? Not on your life!
Jason Day's first Nike ad
Jan 3rd, 2017
Nike Golf has unveiled a new commercial welcoming Jason to the team.
Jason Day's wife involved in car accident
Sep 3rd, 2016
Jason Day's wife was involved in a car crash, when her RV was hit by a bus. Jason has now released this statement via Twitter.
2015 Players Of The Year: The Staunchies Results
Dec 24th, 2015
Male Player Of The Year 2015, Lady Player Of The Year and Rookie Of The Year: Here's your verdict...
Playing A Short Par 4 With Luke Donald
Nov 16th, 2015
Luke Donald is a former World number One, so he is obviously really good at golf, yet he's also pretty relatable to the average golfer. He isn't super human, and he doesn't bomb it a million miles off the tee.
World’s biggest golf lesson
Apr 23rd, 2020
Here’s a chance for golfers to take part in a world record attempt – without having to leave home! At 2 pm BST on 5th May 2020, PGA golf professionals around the world will take to Instagram Live in an attempt to give the world’s biggest golf lesson. GolfPunk is going to jump on board as out pre-COVID-19 putting was truly shocking.
World Golf Hall of Fame lists finalists
Mar 4th, 2020
As previously reported, the Golf Hall of Fame recently amended the qualification criteria moving the minimum age for both male and females to 45 from 50. So, it was hardly a ‘dropped my bacon sandwich’ moment when we learned that Tiger was on the list of finalists.
World Handicap System
Jan 2nd, 2020
Get ready folks there is a new handicapping system on its way. For those across the pond things will not be much different but for golfers in the UK, and to a slightly lesser extent Europe, there is a fair bit changing. The new World Handicap System will be introduced in the USA and dozens of other countries in January 2020 with the changes coming to the UK, Sweden, Portugal and Italy in November.
One Ball Rule costs Pro 8 shots
Nov 17th, 2019
In a week where there has been much discussion about the Billy Mayfair affair Russell Henly has reminded us all that the vast majority of tour players are honourable golfers. On dishing out signed golf balls to fans after finishing his second round at the Mayakoba Golf Classic Henly realised he had violated the One Ball rule and called an eight shot penalty on himself.
Consecutive Holes-in-one
Sep 6th, 2019
Two Foxhills members both hit a hole-in-one on the same hole with consecutive shots. Apparently, the odds of this happening are millions to one although we must confess, we haven’t a clue how that is calculated.
World Invitational Golf
Aug 18th, 2019
Local favourite Stephanie Meadow will take a four shot lead into the final round of the ISPS HANDA World Invitational. The 27-year-old from Jordanstown, Northern Ireland shot a six under par 67 to sit on ten under for the event, four clear of England’s Eleanor Givens. In the men’s event, Damien Perrier of France and Todd Clement of England lead the field by a single shot following another long day with rain delays at Galgorm Castle.
ISPS HANDA World Invitational
Aug 16th, 2019
Scotland’s Craig Ross and England’s Eleanor Givens are the first round leaders lead in the The ISPS HANDA World Invitational, both carding an impressive 6 under par. Ross shot an impressive birdie free round of 64 Massereene Golf Club while Givens had seven birdies and one solitary bogey in carding a 67 at Galgorm Castle Golf Club.
ISPS HANDA World Invitational Men | Women
Aug 16th, 2019
It has rather flown under the radar but yesterday the ISPS HANDA World Invitational event for both men and women teed of at Galgorm Castle Golf Club and Massereene Golf Club. A first for golf in Europe as women will play alongside (sort of) the men and will play for the same money.
World’s fastest golfer
Jul 31st, 2019
How fast do you think you could play a par five hole? Well the world record stood at one minute and thirty three seconds when the European Tour decided to see if any of their boys could beat it. American Sean Crocker, Belgian Thomas Detry, Ireland’s Paul Dunne and Italian Guido Migliozzi to take on the record for the ‘Fastest hole of hole of golf by an individual’.
We all love a drop zone
Jul 17th, 2019
Every golfer loves a drop zone, except for the ones where you’ve just plonked it into the middle of that lake or alligator infested swamp! The pros in particular like it when there find themselves in or around a grandstand and they simply walk to a nicely mown little patch close by. Fast forward to Royal Portrush and the venue for the 2019 Open Championship.
Fleming Golf Tips: Hong Kong Open and ISPS World Cup of Golf
Nov 20th, 2018
A great result for GolfPunk readers with Danny Willett winning the DP World tour Championship at 139/1. He actually drifted on Betfair to 179/1 so hopefully GolfPunk readers got the best odds??
Tiler McCarthy's Ryder Cup trip is grout of this world
Nov 8th, 2018
Irish golfer Jason McCarthy was entitled to enjoy a night on the tiles after his maiden hole-in-one secured him a trip to the 2020 Ryder Cup and the chance to shoot for $1m.
Why you should use one-length clubs by Bryson DeChambeau
Nov 2nd, 2018
How One Length irons could help your game, straight from the horse's mouth. Because everyone loves hitting a seven iron, right?
The Big Occasion Has Been Brandon’s Stepping Stone to Success
Nov 2nd, 2018
For the majority of most professional golfers on tour, the big occasion has the potential to send the weaker characters into meltdown.
Check out the world's highest golf course
Oct 26th, 2018
Heads up GolfPunks! Fancy a bit of Golf In The Sky? Helicopters, mountains and niblicks here we come!
Business booming at World of Golf London
Oct 19th, 2018
World of Golf London, one of the busiest driving ranges in Europe with an average of 13 million balls hit each year, is enjoying a record period and has seen its business boosted by Ryder Cup fever following Europe’s victory in Paris.
Bridgestone trophy winners in dream round with Ryder Cup hero
Oct 11th, 2018
The three winners of Bridgestone’s Chase Your Dream Trophy are reminiscing on the round of a lifetime with Ryder Cup hero Thorbjørn Olesen at the Sky Sports British Masters.
Is this the craziest hole in one ever from Eddie Pepperell?
Oct 11th, 2018
Call the Golf Scientist! This defgies logic... Eddie Pepperell, British Masters... Hole 7, par 3... Then this happens... bonkers...
Club golfer scores $1,000,000.00 hole in one!
Sep 17th, 2018
Watch as club golfer aces his way to a cool million dollars!
Golfing trio to realise dreams with Bridgestone at British Masters
Sep 11th, 2018
A 12-year-old golfer - who hit her first ball as a three-year-old - is now preparing for a round of a lifetime with a European Tour star, after beating thousands of amateur golfers across England to win the Bridgestone Chase Your Dream Trophy.
Golf's Top Ten hole in ones ever
Aug 18th, 2018
It's been a record breaking year for holes in one on The European Tour so they have dug through the archives and found ten of the best aces for your further viewing pleasure.
Hole in one for Matt Wallace
Aug 14th, 2018
The dopey commentator may have got his name wrong but Matt Wallace had an amazing hole-in-one during moving day at the US PGA Championship.
McIlroy and Poulter tied for second at Bridgestone Invitational
Aug 5th, 2018
Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter are tied for second after moving day at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.
Ian Poulter goes low at the Firestone with a 62
Aug 2nd, 2018
Well, blow me down with the proverbial feather, but Ian James Poulter has just shot the lights out at the Firestone, going low with a 62 to lead by one shot on the opening day.
Robert Trent Jones II Lights Up Hoi An
Jul 27th, 2018
The coastline project of Hoiana will be home to Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects’ (RTJ II) first Vietnamese championship golf course design: Hoiana Shores Golf Club
Ex-Royal marine steps in to help raise money for the homeless
Jul 21st, 2018
Aaron Moon, a former Royal Marine commando who lost a leg while serving in Afghanistan, now a golfing pro hoping to become the first amputee to play on the European Tour, is joining S&G Response in their One Million Yards golfing challenge, raising money for Street Support.
4-year-old golf prodigy makes hole-in-one
Jun 30th, 2018
Golfing prodigy Abhay Kapoor stunned onlookers by recording a hole in one during a golf lesson at 3 Hammers Golf Complex in Wolverhampton this weekend.
Edinburgh Golfer Scott's timing is one in a million
Apr 17th, 2018
Edinburgh golfer Gavin Scott was saved from missing out on the chance to shoot for $1million and a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Masters after playing the popular Million Dollar Hole in One (MDHIO) competition – by letting another group play through.
Ross Fisher makes a hole-in-one at the WGC Mexico
Mar 4th, 2018
Ross Fisher made a fanatastic hole-in-one at the WGC Mexico. But the best thing about his feat is the Mexican football style commentary. You have to check this one out!
Hole-in-ones for three golfers
Jan 11th, 2018
Three golfers had holes in one on the same hole on the same day.
Long Drive World Series launch digi-mag
Dec 4th, 2017
The Long Drive World Series is launching an epic world tour in 2018: 10 events in 10 different countries pitting the biggest hitters on the planet against each other in a global kaboom-fest to determine who is number 1... and now there is a digital magazine to take us every step of the way...
Bridgestone boss weighs into Ball-gate debate
Nov 17th, 2017
You know there's an issue when Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Gary Player all agree about something as fundamental and impactful as golf ball construction. But a golf ball manufacturer saying the same thing?
The UK Experiences its first Night Golf Hole-in-One
Nov 15th, 2017
The Night Golf Company have been running events across the UK for 5 years now and just a week after their 5th anniversary, they saw what they believe to the UK's first Night Golf Hole-in-One! Not only that, they saw the 2nd just 2 nights later!
The 7 Craziest Golf Courses In The World
Oct 29th, 2017
And you thought Chambers Bay and Whistling Straits look bonkers?! They haven't got anything on these 7 wonders of the golf world...
Two holes in one in successive shoots
Oct 27th, 2017
Two golfers have make hole-in-ones on the same hole in successive shots. And the odds on that happening are incredible!
GolfPunk takes on the Bridgestone Challenge
Sep 12th, 2017
GolfPunk takes on the Bridgestone Challenge with up and coming Challenge Tour Pro Ryan Evans.
Million Dollar Hole in One final
Sep 12th, 2017
Former soldier Rob Hansen was just six feet away from winning On Course Foundation (OCF) a whopping $1million after taking part in last week’s Million Dollar Hole in One (MDHIO), in partnership with American Golf.
Two holes in one at the Dell
Sep 3rd, 2017
There have been 30 holes in one on the PGA Tour so far this season, and today at the Dell there were two within 65 seconds of each other. And one that just got away….
Teenager's 67 million to 1 hole in ones
Aug 18th, 2017
You get two hole in ones in one round, you finish -3 and you still don't win?? What's all that about?...
Bridgestone J815 Driver
Aug 15th, 2017
The J815 is this season's most distinctive looking new driver.
Thomas Pieters World Exclusive
Aug 4th, 2017
GolfPunk travelled to Antwerp to meet Thomas Pieters in his home town. And we talked about everything from Ryder Cup heroics to the burning questions of the day, such as 'Can animals commit suicide?'....
Stunning hole-in-one for Marcel Siem
Jul 30th, 2017
German Marcel Siem had a day to remember at the Porsche European Open at Green Eagle GC, when he absolutely nailed a seven iron on the Par 3 seventeenth for a stunning hole–in–one.
A half in one
Jun 25th, 2017
Mark Mcleod, 28, and Hugh Kinniburgh, 63 were playing a match play event for the Lanark Trophy. When they came to the par three 10th, it was a hole–in–one for both players!
Gary Player feud with Robert Trent Jones Junior
Jun 8th, 2017
The feud between Gary Player and Robert Trent Jones Junior has flared up again, after a recent interview in GolfDigest with RTJJ.
Introducing: World Long Drive Champion Joe Miller
May 20th, 2017
Joe Miller puts himself through hell to get in the shape he needs to be to compete for the World Long Drive Championship. We know, because we spent several days with him last year. This year he won the title. And here he is...
Rare Bobby Jones trophy
May 17th, 2017
The only trophy won by Robert ‘Bobby’ Jones still known to be in private hands, is to be sold at Bonhams next Sporting Sale in Edinburgh on Tuesday 23 May. It is estimated at £20,000-30,000.
La Manga to host 4th World Golf Awards
Apr 21st, 2017
World Golf Awards has revealed that the five-star La Manga Club resort, will host its Gala Ceremony 2017 at the end of this year.
Hole in one for 6 year
Apr 20th, 2017
A six–year–old has become the youngest player to score a hole–in–one at Bruntsfield Links.
World Crazy Golf Championships
Apr 8th, 2017
Minigolf hopefuls worldwide are polishing off their putters for the 2017 World Crazy Golf Championships in June. The two-day minigolf extravaganza uniquely attracts complete novices and top international players, with a prize fund of £4,500 up for grabs.
Thurlestone Golf Club - You Little Beauty!
Mar 5th, 2017
Thurlestone Golf Course is set in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’ And we’re talking about the ‘walk around with your mouth slightly open, nobody can argue with that’ type of beauty.
Phil Mickelson's caddy Bones hit by Mexican trots
Mar 4th, 2017
Phil Mickelson's caddy Bones is the latest victim to fall foul of the Mexican trots. And Phil's brother has now taken charge of his bag.
The one–armed golfer takes on the pros
Feb 26th, 2017
In the build up to the Honda Classic, PGA Pros were faced with an unusual challenge – a one–armed chipping contest.
New putting world record
Feb 24th, 2017
Australian YouTubers, How Ridiculous, managed to sink an incredible 120.6 metre (135.67 yard) putt, which is now the new Guinness World Record for the longest putt ever in a non–tournament.
Brett Rumford wins inaugural World Super 6
Feb 19th, 2017
Australian Brett Rumford beat Thai teenager Phachara Khongwatmai two and one in the six–hole matchplay final to win the inaugural World Super 6 title in Perth.
The Sunday Driver: Yonex Ezone XPG
Feb 15th, 2017
The Ezone XPG is the latest Yonex driver. The Japanese brand have been working with graphite in club heads since the 90’s, as well as being a world leader in racket sports. No brand understands more about the lightweight material in golf.
Long Drive World Series announced
Feb 10th, 2017
This March the world’s biggest hitters will go head to head on golf’s most exciting new battleground: The Long Drive World Series.
Sergio Garcia versus the drones
Feb 8th, 2017
TaylorMade met up with Sergio Garcia at his home course, the Club De Campo Del Mediterraneo in Castellon Spain, to test out the new 2017 product line–up. But they added a little twist to it!
Honeymooner hole-in–one
Feb 4th, 2017
Audrey and Craig Stammen were enjoying a round of golf on their honeymoon. They were playing in Manele, Lanai, Hawaii when the golfing gods smiled on Audrey.
Incredible hole–in–one story!
Feb 1st, 2017
Getty’s legendary golf photographer David Cannon has shared an amazing hole–in–one story in an article for Lady Golfer. Actually, make that three hole–in–ones!
World No 2 Amateur signs with IMG
Jan 31st, 2017
U.S. Amateur champion Curtis Luck has signed with IMG for worldwide management and marketing representation.
Hole–in–one for Amateur at CareerBuilder
Jan 23rd, 2017
Amateur golfer David Colby had an amazing hole–in–one on the 17th hole at the Stadium Course during the CareerBuilding Challenge, and had no idea that it had actually gone in until the roar of the crowd told him so.
Hole–in–one for Jaco Van Zyl
Jan 13th, 2017
Jaco Van Zyl, who represented South Africa at the Olympics when all his peers couldnt make it, have a stroke of good fortune today. He had a beautiful hole–in-one on the 16th and picked up a brand new BMW i8 in the process.
Breaking news: Tiger signs with Bridgestone
Dec 15th, 2016
Breaking news: Tiger Woods has signed a multi–year deal with Bridgestone Golf to play their ball.
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.
Benross acquire rights to Bridgestone Golf
Dec 5th, 2016
Benross Golf, the Surrey based equipment manufacturer, have announced that they have secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Bridgestone Golf for the UK and Ireland.
World Team Disc Champs comes to UK
Dec 4th, 2016
Colchester will stage the 2017 World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF) World Team Disc Golf Championships.
Tiger goes low at the Hero World Challenge
Dec 2nd, 2016
The fat lady has clearly decided to take the rest of the week off, as Tiger shot a bogey free 65, with 7 birdies and no bogeys to move to six under at the Hero World Challenge.
Vikings charging at World Cup
Nov 26th, 2016
Denmark take a four shot lead into the final day at the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf after shooting a two under par 70 in the third round Foursomes.
Spain lead USA & China in Golf World Cup
Nov 24th, 2016
Chris Wood and Andy Sullivan are two strokes behind leaders Spain after the first round of the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne. Russell Knox's 'zero to hero' experiment, however, seems doomed
Jim “Bones” Mackay gets two new knees
Nov 19th, 2016
Last month, Mickelson had surgery on a hernia that was only expected to sideline him 4-6 weeks. The exact date of this surgery was Oct. 19. It now turns out Mackay also had surgery last month for two new knees, and it was also on Oct. 19.
First time golfer gets hole–in–one
Nov 17th, 2016
Golf coach Emma Brown must be pretty pleased with her latest recruit. She only went and had a hole–in–one in her first ever lesson. Beat that!
Stars skipping World Cup of Golf
Nov 5th, 2016
The phrase 'World Cup' has a certain cachet in the sports world. Outside of maybe the Summer Olympics, the football World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet. Now golf has tried to get in on the power of the 'World Cup' brand with the World Cup of Golf. But the stars aren't turning out.
Inspiring one–armed child golfer
Nov 4th, 2016
Tommy Morrissey is an inspirational five-year-old golfer who only has one arm. He's been amazing PGA Tour pros again ahead of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
Matt Kuchar misses out on Cadillac for hole in one
Oct 29th, 2016
Matt Kuchar was standing on the tee at the par-3 17th hole waiting his turn when his caddie noticed the small print…..
Greg Norman says Tiger Woods is done
Oct 25th, 2016
Greg Norman thinks Tiger Woods is done. We think he probably knows what he's talking about as he's been there himself.
Hole in one for blind golfer
Oct 23rd, 2016
A legally blind golfer with five per cent central vision has hit his second hole in one in ten years.
UK woman's long drive champ finishes 3rd in World Finals
Oct 18th, 2016
North East golfer Rebecca McGinley has secured an incredible third place finish in the World Long Drive Championship after taking on the biggest hitters in the women’s game in Oklahoma, U.S.A.
Russell Knox chooses unknown as World Cup partner
Oct 17th, 2016
Cinderella Story! "I feel like this has the potential to change Duncan's life." Why Russell Knox has chosen a complete unknown as his World Cup partner...
Sandy Lyle wins World Hickory Open
Oct 14th, 2016
Sandy Lyle shot a final round of 71 to back up a three under par 67 to beat the defending champion, and Norfolk Club professional, Andrew Marshall.
Joe Miller Wins The World Long Drive Championship
Oct 13th, 2016
Boom! Joe Miller is your 2016 World Long Drive Champion!
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!
Hole in one for Hibs manager
Oct 9th, 2016
Hibs manager Neil Lennon bought drinks for everyone in the clubhouse after landing an elusive hole in one.
Golfsmith to be bought or auctioned off
Oct 7th, 2016
Worldwide Golf is exploring an offer for the bankrupt Golfsmith chain, which has 109 shops in the USA, but went under with a debt pile of $195 million.
91–year old gets hole in one
Oct 4th, 2016
Esther Pelletier carded a triple-bogey six on the par–3 sixth hole at Middleton Golf Club, in Massachusetts, and was thinking of quitting the game. But her next shot was altogether better – her first ever ace!
Four brothers all hit holes in one
Sep 28th, 2016
Four brothers from Cumbria have all hit a hole-in-one in the last three years. It is believed to be the first time this has ever happened in the UK. And check out the odds!
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.
You've never seen a hole in one like this before...
Sep 21st, 2016
The unlikeliest hole in one you will ever see. Take it away Paul Barrington.
Mickelson Hits Another Worldy!!!
Sep 9th, 2016
Phil Mickelson has done it again. Check out this escape...
Drone downed by 8 year old!
Sep 1st, 2016
Watch this 8 year old girl destroy a drone with one decent drive!!!
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.
First Olympic women's hole in one
Aug 20th, 2016
China's Lin Xiyu hit a hole-in-one on the par-three eighth during the third round of the women's golf competition at the Rio Olympics. Here's a video of Lin's historic ace - the first ever in women's Olympic golf.
Danny Willett choses Lee Westwood for World Cup
Aug 18th, 2016
As the highest ranked Englishman confirmed for the World Cup, Danny Willett was given the honour of choosing his team-mate for the Melbourne based event.
