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IT was a hugely successful opening day for the stars of the European Tour at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Texas’ Austin Country Club. Francesco Molinari, Sergio Garcia, Tommy Fleetwood and Paul Casey were among the 18 members to register victories, while Tom Lewis halved his match with World No. 3 Brooks Koepka. There […]
AARON Rai insists it would be “a dream come true” to win this week’s Hero Indian Open on a course he holds in extremely high regard. The 24-year-old Englishman has Indian born grandparents and would love to add a second European Tour title to his CV at DLF Golf and Country Club, on Sunday. Rai […]
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S Stanton-on-the-Wolds Golf Club has won England Golf’s Championship Venue of the Year Award – and the congratulations of European Tour star Tyrrell Hatton. He sent a special message to the club as their achievement was applauded at the England Golf Awards 2019, sponsored by adidas Golf – after they beat off strong competition from […]
IAN Bonser, who has helped countless people to follow their golfing dreams, was honoured last night with England Golf’s Lifetime Service Award. Bonser, the owner of the 3 Hammers golf complex in Staffordshire and a committed volunteer in the game, was recognised at the England Golf Awards, sponsored by adidas Golf at London’s Royal Lancaster […]
CHESHIRE teenager Louise McLoughlin loves helping people enjoy golf – and her bubbly enthusiasm has won her the title of England Golf’s Young Ambassador of the Year. The 18-year-old received the accolade, presented in association with the Golf Foundation, at last night’s England Golf Awards. The audience of more than 400 guests at London’s Royal […]
LANCASHIRE’S Mark Feeney has won England Golf’s Volunteer of the Year Award for the way he has transformed junior golf at his club. “I’m stunned,” said Feeney, from West Derby Golf Club, in Liverpool, after his win was revealed at England Golf’s 2019 Awards. Feeney was applauded by more than 400 guests at London’s Royal […]
Carden Park Nominated For Prestigious World Golf Awards Carden Park has been nominated for two awards at the renowned World Golf Awards, demonstrating that international experts continue to see it as providing one of England’s very best golfing experiences. The luxurious golf destination has been nominated in two highly competitive categories, England’s Best Golf Course […]
THE 151st Open will be played at Royal Liverpool’s Hoylake course in 2022, the R&A has announced today. It will be the 13th time that golf’s oldest championship has been played over the famous Merseyside links where many of the greatest names in the sport have lifted the iconic Claret Jug. The Open was last […]
Praise For Clubs As Lancashire Nominated For Top Award Lancashire clubs are hoping their support for the drive to get more people playing golf will help land a prestigious national award. The Red Rose county has been nominated in the 2019 England Golf awards, sponsored by adidasGolf. The Lancashire team are bidding to secure a double success, having […]
Fleetwood Puts Trust In New Equipment At HSBC Championship In Abu Dhabi TOMMY Fleetwood is targeting an historic third successive victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship – the first of eight Rolex Series events on the 2019 Race to Dubai. But the Englishman – who is free to play with the equipment he chooses […]
The British Junior Golf Tour The UK’s leading Junior Golf Tour The British Junior Golf Tour, a not-for-profit organisation, is the leading Junior Golf Tour in the UK. We provide junior golfers with outstanding opportunities to experience great competitions, on wonderful courses, at top class venues. Our events are fun, competitive, affordable and open to […]
Lancashire Junior Golf Drive Is Hitting The Mark A Lancashire golf club is helping put youngsters on the right course – and is reaping the benefits. Whalley Golf Club – which can be found on Clerk Hill Road – has revitalised its junior section over the past three years thanks to the support of club members and volunteers. […]
Fleetwood’s Christmas Present For Lancashire Juniors A selection of age group Lancashire junior golfers were treated to a once in a life experience when home grown golfing superstar Tommy Fleetwood returned to his roots and back in the team room where he discussed what it takes to become one of the world’s best golfers. 2008 […]
Hurlston Hall Hits The Mark With National Golf Award HURLSTON HALL Golf Club in Lancashire has won a national award for its efforts to grow the game. The club – which can be found on Hurlston Lane on the outskirts of Ormskirk – has been presented with the GolfMark award. GolfMark is an official seal […]
Chorley Golfer Is The Next Lancashire President The Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs has announced that their President Elect for 2019-20 is to be Norman Fletcher. Norman, a member of Chorley Golf Club for 58 years, is well-known in golfing circles for his work with the Professional Golfers Association, the Ryder Cup and a number […]
Lancashire Golf Development Group Growing The Game In Red Rose County Golfers in one area of Lancashire are clubbing together to support the drive to encourage more people into the sport. A new development group has been launched with the intention of providing a united approach to the challenge of attracting and retaining club members. The […]
Skipton GC Lose Out To Accrington In Joint 125th Anniversary War Of The Roses Battle Skipton Golf Club, this year celebrating its 125th anniversary and the launch of its much praised newly remodelled course, have played home and away ‘War of the Roses’ matches with fellow Quasquicentennials Accrington Golf Club. Both were keen to include members […]
Lancashire Seniors Set Sights On Title Double LANCASHIRE’S senior golfers have one title in the bag – and now have their sights on a second. The Red Rose veterans powered through their Northern Counties League campaign with an unbeaten run of five wins from five starts. Mike Gray’s side had seen off Cheshire, Yorkshire, Durham […]
Northern Junior Golf Tour 2018 The North’s mini tour for junior golfers goes from strength to strength with Team Northumberland winning the Junior Golf Tour Cup for the second time. The competition is now in its ninth year and features a string of qualifying events in Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland before the leading players from […]
Luke Tees Up Dream Date In Faldo Final ONE of Lancashire’s up and coming young golfers is looking forward to a dream date with a legend of the sport. Luke Bartram has won through to the final of the Faldo Series – which means a place in the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi and a […]
