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ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JULY 19:  Ivor Robson, Official Starter, is seen on the first tee during the third round of the 144th Open Championship at The Old Course on July 19, 2015 in St Andrews, Scotland.  (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Ivor Robson Passes Away Aged 83

Ivor Robson, a man with one of the most distinctive voices in golf, has died at the age of 83. He was the official starter at The Open for 41 years and his passing has been met with an outpouring of affection from players and golf administrators alike. He also acted for over 40 years […]

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Function18 Competition

Win: £150 To Spend at Function18 Function18 is a specialist golf apparel store, offering golfers affordable, niche garments that will set you apart from the rest, both on and off the golf course. Function18 has more than 20 years of experience in designer golf clothing and dresses golfers all over the world. Its wide inventory […]

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Nominations Are Now Open For The 2023 Women in Golf Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Women in Golf Awards, and the award organisers are delighted to announce the full list of award sponsors from across the world of golf.  This pan-industry-support reflects a shared commitment to acknowledging the contribution women are making to the sport, and in creating a platform where their success […]

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Driving the Green

As part of World Ocean Day, OCEANTEE is launching a new podcast series aimed at educating and inspiring people within golf on how to make sustainable changes. Driving the Green, which is available on all main podcast services, is hosted by long term brand ambassador Inci Mehmet. The first episode dives into the background of […]

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Waterlooville Golf Club

Waterlooville Golf Club is a private members club and a renowned golfing destination that offers a picturesque setting and exceptional facilities for golf enthusiasts of all levels. Located in the heart of Hampshire, this prestigious club boasts a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors looking to experience its beautiful fairways and challenging courses. […]

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Lepra UK: Giving Shoesday

UK-based leprosy charity Lepra, have brought together a star-studded line up from the world of sport, film and TV, to support the 98 year old organisation’s annual Giving Tuesday celebrity shoe auction. Introduced by long-term supporter, Dame Joanna Lumley OBE, the charity’s 2022 campaign is being supported by celebrities such as: Film star Dame Judi […]

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CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 22: Louise Duncan of Scotland tees off on the seventh hole during Day Four of the AIG Women's Open at Carnoustie Golf Links on August 22, 2021 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

LOUISE DUNCAN’S RISE: SKY SPORTS

Louise Duncan’s meteoric rise through the amateur ranks to major contender and professional golfer has been brought to life in a new documentary produced by The R&A. ‘Louise Duncan: Making The Cut’ is being aired by Sky Sports Golf at 8pm tonight (Monday 1 August) and can also be viewed on The R&A’s website as well […]

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Helensburgh Golf Club

Helensburgh is a premier moorland golf course set high above the town. It’s location affords golfers stunning views across the Clyde Estuary towards Arran and Bute in the South West and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs in the North.    A James Braid course, it measures just under 6000 Yards of the medal Tees. The […]

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We Are Proud To Support The Melanoma Fund

Slip! Slap! Swing! is the UK’s leading sun protection campaign for golf, created by the Melanoma Fund in 2019, and widely supported by the industry, helping keep skin cancer OFF the fairway. Becoming ‘Sun Protection Accredited’ will provide you with a toolkit of resources and benefits, making implementation easy, protecting wellbeing of your staff, members, […]

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Why Has It Taken So Long?

WHY one / single plane golf has taken so long to get to a UK golfing public is strange – single plane golf is huge with our golfing friends over in the USA and Canada where the great “Moe Norman” (Pipeline Moe) the originator of the single plane golf swing lived and played his golf.  […]

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HUXLEY GOLF FOUNDER, BARRY HUXLEY OBITUARY

Huxley Golf, the well-known supplier of premier quality all-weather surfaces for golf, are very sad to announce the unexpected death of Barry Huxley, who founded the Huxley Golf business with his brother Paul in 2000.  Barry had been a Director of the Huxley family business Huxley (UK) Ltd for over 50 years, before its transfer […]

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WOMEN’S GOLF DAY INVITES YOU TO THE 2022 PALOOZA!

May 31st will see the return of WGD Palooza, a virtual online event brought to you by Women’s Golf Day.  Last year’s event was an experience unlike any other, connecting thousands of golfers from around the world to the movers and shakers who inspire us all. WGD Palooza is a free to attend event, open to […]

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THE MANOR HOUSE INVESTS IN NEW CLUB CAR BUGGIES

The Manor House Golf Club, Wiltshire, has purchased a fleet of 50 golf buggies from leading manufacturer, Club Car.  The lithium battery cars each include full Visage GPS touch screens, designed to further enhance golfers’ experiences on the course. The heightened GPS systems on the new fleet provide golfers with more accurate distance measuring and […]

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SkyCaddie Offers £50 For Your Old Laser Or GPS

It’s back! SkyCaddie’s Trade-Up promotion is alive again, giving golfers whopping discounts on SkyCaddie’s greatest-ever range of GPS handhelds and watches. SkyCaddie’s award-winning ‘big four’ – the SX550, SX400, LX5C and LX5 – all cost £50 less during the promotion. All you have to do is hand your old laser or GPS over to your […]

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SPEEDING UP PLAY CAN LEAD TO A LONGER LIFE

Do you want to speed up the pace of play and add years to your life? Well, researchers at the University of Leicester have found the perfect combination that allows golfers to do just that!  In a study of over 400,000 adult U.K. participants, researchers found that “…as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking […]

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