Young golfers chosen to play at Castle Stuart
Sep 4th, 2018
Two of the north of Scotland’s brightest golfing prospects have been chosen to represent the area in the prestigious Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at Castle Stuart next month.
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JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY!
Jul 10th, 2019
We get a loads of stuff sent to us at GP Towers and a much of it doesn’t really get us going. One area sure to unite the team are any efforts to bring in young’uns into our beloved sport and on Sunday 14th (this weekend) Crown Golf have a beauty as over 100 juniors can walk away with a year’s free membership!
Top 5 Slowest Golfers Revisited
Aug 11th, 2019
Ok we are not going to let this one drop. Slow play is killing our game and the lead must come from the professional ranks. In the second round of the Northern Trust, Bryson DeChambeau took it to another level.
Muirfield Opens doors to women golfers
Jun 27th, 2019
So Muirfield or to give its proper title, The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, has formally invited women to join the club as members for the first time since voting to change the club’s rules in 2017.
Two British Golfers shot
Apr 1st, 2017
Two Brits on a golfing holiday have been shot after getting into a drunken bar fight.
If Golfers were bands...
Feb 16th, 2017
Call us mad, deluded, or just plain stupid, but we’re pretty sure that golf and music have more in common than you may think, and we are damned set on making you see what we see. Do you remember Fairway To Heaven? Gorgeous George’s rock n’ roll fuelled, radio journey around the country to prove that we’re not the only ones who believe in this beautiful world where guitar solos meet 300 yard drives...
Junior golfers celebrate Young Tom Morris
Jan 3rd, 2017
Golfers have celebrated the youngest winner of The Open Championship by playing a round in traditional attire.
Young people from deprived areas don’t play Golf
Mar 5th, 2016
Young people from deprived areas tend not to play golf because of the costs involved, according to new research from the London School of Economics. Wow! How did they figure all that out?
101 Mistakes all golfers make
Feb 28th, 2016
Jon Sherman is not afraid to sock it to us. He’s identified 101 mistakes we all apparently make, and then offers solutions to each. How do we begin?
Golfers Reject Wimbledon offer
Dec 29th, 2015
Golfers who refused to give up their club despite mounting pressure from All England Lawn Tennis Club have rejected a “bribe” of £50,000 each to let the world-famous tournament expand on to their grounds.
Mental Golfers
Dec 16th, 2015
Golfers at the Victoria Golf Club on Vancouver Island in Canada are a pretty hardy bunch by the looks of it. Here’s a great video of some Canadian golf mentalists playing on through 100 kilometer per hour winds.
Golfers pay tribute to Paris
Nov 14th, 2015
Golfers pay respects to the victims of Paris deadly attacks
Jin-Young Ko's 17 year old caddie
Aug 2nd, 2015
Cinderella Story!! When 20 year-old Korean Jin-Young Ko turned up for the Ricoh Women's British Open last wek, she didn't have a caddie, so she asked around and the name of Jeff Brighton, a 17 year old local caddie was put forward. And now the young fella has earned just shy of £20,000 (10% of the winner's cheque) with Jin-Young's second place finish.
Top 5 Weird or Wonderful Inventions for Golfers
Apr 19th, 2019
We are not sure whether all of these are real and its clear some are not legal but they brought a smile to our faces
Seven golfers gear up for Million Dollar shoot-out at the Masters
Apr 11th, 2019
Seven lucky golfers are heading to this week’s Masters to battle it out for a million dollars – all hoping they can land another ace to change their life.
The 7 Best Golfers Not To Win The PGA
Mar 5th, 2019
The great players won everything right? Well, not the USPGA they didn't. The USPGA proved elusive for many serial major winners. Here's the Top 7 players never to win the PGA.
McDonald’s got Zen as golfers hit the slopes in South Wales
Mar 1st, 2019
The premier indoor golf academy in South Wales now has an additional attraction – the Zen Green Stage.
Rory McIlroy makes crying young fans' day at WGC
Feb 25th, 2019
When Rory McIlroy discovered a couple of his fans were in tears because he didn't win the WGC, he decided to cheer them up. And how!
Qualification fund benefits young Scottish Golfers
Feb 8th, 2019
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.
The world's highest paid golfers in 2018
Jan 31st, 2019
In today’s era, not every sports fan out there would associate golf players as being one of the most handsomely paid on the circuit. In fact, it’s only since Tiger Woods made golf his own that earnings and endorsements have sky-rocketed to a level that makes it all the more envious.
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.
'Serious Golfers' better equipped to play more
Jan 24th, 2019
Serious Golfers are better equipped than ever with high performance clothing designed to help them play the game more often even in extreme conditions, according to new research commissioned by leading golf apparel brand Galvin Green among passionate American and British players.
Lisbon Spring Breaks to put a smile on golfers's faces
Jan 23rd, 2019
Renowned for its outstanding mixture of history, culture and gastronomy, Lisbon also provides access to a plethora of first-class golf courses, and players can experience some of its finest this spring with ORIZONTE – Lisbon Golf’s new stay-and-play breaks.
The South's golfers lead Christmas giving
Dec 20th, 2018
With two weeks to go in the American Golf charity Christmas raffle in support of On Course Foundation, the South’s golfers’ are proving to be the U.K.’s most generous, with 1500 more tickets sold than their nearest rivals, the Central region.
Hundreds of new golfers expected to sign up
Dec 19th, 2018
Officials at eight golf resorts expect to give away hundreds of free winter memberships following the early take-up of their MATCH PLAY offer.
Rory McIlroy makes young fan’s day
Nov 17th, 2018
Rory McIlroy may be battling away at the DP Tour Championship, but before he left for Abu Dhabi he took the time to respond to a young Northern Irelander’s letter.
Three golfers. An iconic ocean liner. One unique challenge.
Nov 17th, 2018
Three golfers. An iconic ocean liner. One unique challenge.
Golfers set to bag a bargain
Nov 6th, 2018
PowaKaddy has launched an exciting cart bag promotion for winter. Golfers will receive a FREE cart bag when purchasing any new PowaKaddy lithium trolley.
Final Rolex series event of 2018 welcomes Europe's elite golfers to Dubai
Nov 6th, 2018
Now in its 10th year, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai will be contested by the top 60 players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings Presented by Rolex on 15 – 18 November 2018 at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Golfers to be forced to wear crash helmets
Nov 1st, 2018
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?
Costa Daurada's October sun continues to entice golfers to the region
Oct 11th, 2018
Following Spanish success in the Ryder Cup, with Sergio Garcia becoming the highest points scorer in the event’s history and fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm taking down Tiger Woods in the singles, the limelight returns to one of Europe’s fastest growing golf destinations, Costa Daurada, as it greets golfers eager to exploit its October sunshine.
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.
adidas Golf Signs Young Stars Matthew Jordan and Lorenzo Scalise
Sep 13th, 2018
adidas Golf continues to bolster its roster of young athletes. Today, adidas announced the signing of two of Europe’s rising stars in golf, Matthew Jordan and Lorenzo Scalise, to multi-year contracts. Jordan and Scalise will both wear adidas apparel and footwear on and off the course.
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?
The Evian Championship 2018 welcomes top golfers for the final Major of the season
Sep 7th, 2018
From 13–16 September 120 of the best women golfers will gather high above the banks of Lake Geneva in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the final Major of the season.
Linna Golf makes its mark on Europe’s leading amateur golfers
Aug 2nd, 2018
Linna Golf, a European Top 100 Golf Course* set amidst the beautiful pine and birch forests of Finland, has received overwhelming praise from Europe’s most talented amateurs competing in the prestigious St Andrews Trophy.
Scotland’s young people set to enjoy
Jul 13th, 2018
Scotland’s Year of Young People is celebrating across the country’s summer golf events with a series of activities aimed at engaging young people in the game.
Kim Sei-young breaks LPGA 72 hole record
Jul 9th, 2018
Wowzers. Just wowzers. -31... Yes, South Korea's Kim Sei-young broke the LPGA Tour's 72-hole record with a total score of -31 after 72 holes...
Bioflow mosquito repellent bands provide protection for golfers
Jun 14th, 2018
Bioflow, one of the worlds leading suppliers of magnetic therapy, also offers golfers protection against flying and biting insects with their excellent Mosquito Repellent Bands.
It's Ladies' Day at Foxhills for new golfers
Jun 4th, 2018
New women golfers can take their first steps into the sport - with a helping hand from Foxhills Club & Resort.
Golfers’ Choice Awards 2018
May 26th, 2018
Golfers have chosen the best golf clubs in Europe on Leadingcourses.com.
The Genius Ball – golfers' dreams come true
May 18th, 2018
We've been looking over some of the best read stories for 2017, and this story about the golf ball you cannot lose attracted a lot of attention from GolfPunk readers. Golfer looking forlornly for ball in rough/trees etc: "Someone really should invent a golf ball you can't lose..." Well, someone has...
12 college golfers disqualified after playing from wrong tee
May 16th, 2018
12 college golfers were disqualified from a state golf tournament for mistakenly playing from an incorrect tee box.
Golfers to benefit from Motocaddy GPS App updates
May 3rd, 2018
Golfers fortunate enough to own a ground-breaking Motocaddy S5 CONNECT electric trolley or a CUBE CONNECT push cart can now benefit from exciting new features introduced automatically to the brand’s ‘Smart Cart’ models through its free GPS app.
The ultimate UK golfers bucket list
Mar 24th, 2018
Here's a great infographic from our friends over at Glencor Golf. It's the ultimate bucket list for UK golfers.
Spring in their steps for golfers with Duca Del Cosma
Mar 16th, 2018
Italian fashion brand Duca del Cosma offers golfers a new spring in their step with a stunning range of luxury shoes that deliver comfort and style both on and off the course.
Golfers to chase their dreams
Mar 14th, 2018
Thousands of amateur golfers from over 1,900 clubs will get the chance to chase their dreams with Bridgestone, after the world’s number one tyre and rubber company] confirmed that it will again run the Chase Your Dream Trophy with England Golf.
Wilson Golf backs young guns on Challenge Tour
Feb 10th, 2018
Wilson Golf has signed an exciting crop of talented young golfers on the European Challenge Tour to play Wilson Staff woods, irons and wedges this season.
Quinta do Lago will reward improving golfers
Feb 1st, 2018
Keen golfers wanting to improve their game now have even more incentive to lower their handicap with the lure of winning an incredible getaway to Quinta do Lago, one of Europe’s premier golf and lifestyle destinations.
Hole-in-ones for three golfers
Jan 11th, 2018
Three golfers had holes in one on the same hole on the same day.
Ryder Cup stars prank golfers with #BadCoaching
Nov 11th, 2017
Ever dreamed of having a one-on-one lesson with a golf legend? How would Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer, Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood work for you? Expert tuition, unparalleled knowledge and priceless experience imparted in person to you by some of the world's best. What a treat...
Captain Thomas Bjorn inspires Shire London golfers
Oct 11th, 2017
A riveting speech from the 2018 European Ryder Cup Captain stirred the blood and entranced golfers at the conclusion of the Thomas Bjørn Trophy, held at The Shire London on Monday 9th October 2017.
First European country with more women golfers than men
Sep 15th, 2017
Here’s an interesting first. A European country has reported that more women were members of its golf clubs than men in 2016.
Three golfers go for Million Dollar Glory
Sep 5th, 2017
Three lucky golfers are set to go head–to–head in pursuit of Million Dollar Hole In One’s $1million in the stunning mountain setting of the Golf & Spa Grand Tirolia Kitzbühel, Austria next week.
Golfers connect with world's first smart cart
Aug 21st, 2017
Golfers have really connected with the world’s first Smart Cart as sales of the new S5 CONNECT electric trolley have exceeded expectations according to Motocaddy.
Southern golfers teeing it to win
Aug 2nd, 2017
Almost 1000 club golfers across the south east of England will begin their quest to win a fabulous golf holiday in the Costa Brava.
Henrik Stenson surprises young fan
Jul 19th, 2017
Open sponsor HSBC has enlisted the support of the current Open Champion Henrik Stenson to help drive participation in golf around the world. And he had a little surprise for a young golf fan.
Free food for golfers
Jun 3rd, 2017
Arby’s are turning up the heat on their links with golf, as they are about to become the PGA Tour’s first ever restaurant sponsor. And there's free food for golfers into the bargain.
Youngest ever Players Championship winner
May 15th, 2017
Wow. South Korean Si-woo Kim became the youngest ever winner of the Players Championship after a sublime final round 69 saw him over the line.
Golfers get free Motocaddy GPS App
May 10th, 2017
Golfers have switched on to the idea of a free GPS app from trolley brand Motocaddy, with more than 13,000 downloads being made in April alone.
Game changer for London golfers
Apr 20th, 2017
A new indoor golf centre in the City of London has proved such a huge hit with keen golfers that a second site is planned to open in the capital later this year.
4 golfers & pilot die in tragic Australia air crash
Feb 21st, 2017
Four golfers from America and their pilot have died after a plane crashed into a shopping centre in Australia.
World's Top Ten lady golfers are heading to Singapore
Feb 6th, 2017
The world’s top-–ten ranked female golfers will be heading to Singapore to compete in the 10th edition of the HSBC Women’s Champions which will be staged on the New Tanjong Course, Sentosa Golf Club, from 2–5 March this year.
Justin Thomas youngest ever to shoot 59
Jan 13th, 2017
There's no stopping Justin Thomas. Four days ago he walked off with the SBS Tournament of Champions title. Yesterday he became the youngest player on the PGA Tour to join the 59 club.
312 kid golfers from 26 countries battle it out
Dec 24th, 2016
312 players from 26 different countries have been battling it out in Malaysia in the Kids Golf World Championship.
Rory McIlroy stuns young fan
Dec 4th, 2016
Rory stunned a young, ardent and knowledgeable fan on Ireland’s “Late Late Toy Show”.
Why golf clubs are missing out on student golfers
Dec 4th, 2016
A new survey on golf clubs in university towns and cities has found the majority do not offer incentives for students. Another missed trick!
Golfers offered Tour Caddy experience
Dec 2nd, 2016
European Tour caddy Steve Brotherhood is offering amateur golfers the kind of advice he gives Tour star David Howell after 12 years of carrying a bag on the world’s top courses.
Rory pens great letter to a young fan
Nov 24th, 2016
Rory McIlroy has sent a letter to the young man who caught the ball he threw toward the gallery after making an eagle 2 on the 70th hole of the Tour Championship in September.
Paul McGinley honours Top junior golfers
Nov 5th, 2016
England international Harry Goddard retained his composure to stroll to his first Telegraph BMW Junior Championship boys' title at Portugal’s Quinta do Lago resort, and Paul McGinley was on hand to present the honours.
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.
Cancer suffering couple terrorised by golfers
Oct 23rd, 2016
Things are getting nasty in a court case of home owner versus Golf Club in Pennsylvania...
Top 6 Golfers Who Could Be Informants
Oct 20th, 2016
For no reason other than we just thought it would be amusing, we bring you the Top 6 Golfers Who Could Be Informants. If they wanted to, that is.
Drop in Sterling is bringing in US golfers
Oct 17th, 2016
The fall in sterling is tempting American golf tourists to flock to some of UK and Ireland's top resorts, according to Golfbreaks.com.
What golfers hate most on TripAdvisor
Sep 29th, 2016
Research by a golf equipment superstore into what people talk about most when leaving a negative TripAdvisor review for a golf club has found that two areas stand out, and they might come as a bit of a surprise.
Will Justin Rose inspire a new generation of golfers?
Aug 16th, 2016
England Golf believes Justin Rose’s spectacular gold medal at the Rio Olympics will inspire people in the UK to try golf for the first time.
Charley Hull is youngest GB golf team member
Jul 14th, 2016
At just 20-years old, Charley Hull will be the youngest member of the Great Britain golf team for the Rio Olympics, and will complete with Catriona Matthews for women’s Olympic Gold.
Golfers react to England defeat
Jun 28th, 2016
Here's how the golf world has reacted to England's humiliating defeat against Iceland last night. We're still hidding under the duvet.
Gary Player reminds Young Bucks
May 28th, 2016
Gary Player took to Twitter to remind the 'young bucks' that they had it made. This is what he posted.
If Golfers were bands: From Rory to Arnie
Feb 26th, 2016
Call us mad, deluded, or just plain stupid, but we’re pretty sure that golf and music have more in common than you may think. With that in mind... Rory McIlroy is Mumford & Sons ok? Read on to find out who got the other short straws!
If Golfers Were Bands No5
Oct 3rd, 2015
I’m not going to lie, I’m clutching at straws a little bit with this one, but bare with me. I know the pubs and clubs of Sheffield are hardly anything to compare with the golf courses of Pedrena, North Spain, but these two both have more in common than you may think...
If Golfers Were Bands No6
Oct 3rd, 2015
Well he’s been at it again, sat between a pile of his dad’s old records, and a loadof his old GolfPunk magazines he’s put together the top 10 of all top 10’s, and promised us it’s not just a list of his favourite bands. Over to you, George...
If Golfers Were Bands No2
Oct 1st, 2015
He’s at it again, that Gorgeous George, sat between a pile of his dad’s old 78s, and a load of his old GolfPunk magazines. George has put together the top 10 of all top 10’s, and promised us it’s not just a list of his favourite bands. Plus a badly photoshopped picture to prove the point!
If Golfers Were Bands No3
Oct 1st, 2015
George has been at it again: Sat between a pile of his dad’s old records, and a load of his old GolfPunk magazines he’s put together the top 10 of all top 10’s, and promised us it’s not just a list of his favourite bands. So, who have we got here?
If Golfers Were Bands No4
Oct 1st, 2015
Maybe we've just got too much time on our hands. Maybe we've gone mad, but we’re pretty sure that golf and music have more in common than you may think. So, if golfers were bands, who would they be?
All The Young Dudes
Sep 7th, 2015
The Russian Open was the first week for tour players to score Ryder cup points. Yet if Lee Slattery, David Horsey, Pablo Martin Benavides or James Heath make the final 12 we will eat our hats and then apologise profusely to them. Here are our tips as to which rookies will make the team at Hazeltine in 2016.
Josh Hill enters the record books
Oct 24th, 2019
Englishman Josh Hill entered the record books becoming the youngest player ever to win an Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) event with his two-stroke triumph in the Al Ain Open on the Mena Tour. But sadly, as an amateur he couldn’t take home his £10,000 prize money.
Luckiest Golf shot ever?
Sep 29th, 2019
Businessman Jeremy Ord from South Africa's had an outrageous slice of luck when playing the short 13th hole at Kingsbarns Golf Links. Ord was playing alongside professional Branden Grace in the team event in Scotland when he came close to a hole-in-one following a number of lucky breaks.
Manic Monday
Sep 2nd, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Ko Wins CP Women’s Open
Aug 26th, 2019
World number one, Jin Young Ko, walked arm in arm up to the 18th green at the CP Women’s Open yesterday with defending champion and local girl Brooke Henderson, as she cruised to a five shot lead over her nearest rival, Denmark’s Nicole Broch Larsen, to confirm that she is in her class of her own on the LPGA Tour this year.
Manic Monday
Aug 5th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
Smiling Cinderella steals hearts and title
Aug 4th, 2019
As majors go, the AIG Women’s British Open was a classic. Hinako Shibuno, the 20 year old Japanese rookie, who had never set foot in a tournament outside of her home country holed, in some style we might add, a 20ft putt on the 18th to secure the title. Just moments before Lizette Salas had missed a much shorter chance in front of an amazing crowd.
Manic Monday
Jul 29th, 2019
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the results and stories from the weekend on the PGA Tour, European Tour, LPGA and Women’s European Tour.
South Koreans dominate Evian Championship
Jul 28th, 2019
South Korea’s Hyo Joo Kim holds a one-shot lead over compatriot Sung Hyun Park heading into day four of the Evian Championship. Indeed, Kim has no shortage of company from home as five of the top six players are from South Korea with the only interloper being Shanshan Feng of China.
GolfPunk Classics: Natalie Gulbis Swingin' Siren
Jan 7th, 2019
Here she is, Natalie Gulbis, all the way back in April 2006 in her first GolfPunk photo shoot... and today is her birthday!!!
On the golf road with Paige Spiranac
Jul 27th, 2018
It's a Paige Special!!!! New pics, vids and stuff...
Francesco Molinari's lambretta beach-golf caper
Jul 22nd, 2018
Meet us at Putney Bridge, Franny, we said. And bring your Lambretta...
Padraig Harrington takes us to his man cave
Dec 14th, 2017
Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington invites us 'All Back To Mine', shows us his trophy rooms, reveals how to win majors from the wrong side of the draw, shows us his meditation area and then how to hit the most ridiculous trick shots, including his Happy Gilmore...
Slow Play – Golf's Top 5 Worst Offenders
Oct 26th, 2017
For the love of..., I mean..., this is getting ridicu.... JUST HIT IT YOU %£$&^%$*%%^%^%*^$$£!@@!%!!!!!!!!
