WILTSHIRE’S Jordan Smith carded a blemish-free round of 66 at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam to lead the Trophée Hassan II by one stroke after 18 holes. The Englishman, who started from the par-four 10th, parred his first four holes in Morocco but birdies on the 14th, 15th and 17th holes saw him make the […]
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Jenny Clink takes up post as England Golf president
GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S Jenny Clink has taken up her post as the new president of England Golf with Burnham and Berrow’s Graham Yates serving as her vice-president for 2019. Jenny, a member at Lilley Brook Golf Club, took up her new role at England Golf’s annual meeting, at Woodhall Spa, in April. Clink succeeds Northumberland’s Desmond Duffy. […]
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Levy pays full attention for Hassan II defence
FRENCHMAN Alex Levy will be hoping to draw on the memories of his 2018 victory at the Trophée Hassan II when he returns to the Red Course at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, to defend his title this week. Levy started the 2019 Race to Dubai campaign strongly, claiming a top five at the lucrative […]
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Wallace joins English stars at Betfred British Masters
HERTFORDSHIRE’S Matt Wallace will be targeting a victory on home soil when he tees it up at the Betfred British Masters, next month. The Moor Park ace has confirmed he will join tournament host Tommy Fleetwood, defending champion Eddie Pepperell and Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton in the field at Hillside Golf Club, from May […]
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Gough is youngest named in Walker Cup squad at 16
STOKE Park’s reigning British Amateur champion Conor Gough heads a strong contingent of 12 players from England included in the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup squad, named today. The R&A has announced an initial squad of 26 players who are in contention for selection for the GB&I team to play against the United States […]
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MacLaren won’t be overtaken easily in Morocco
MEGHAN MacLaren is looking to build on her recent strong performances in Australia and Jordan as she sets her sights firmly on the Lalla Meryem Cup this week. A victory in the Moroccan capital of Rabat would see her take the lead in the race to be crowned European No. 1 and leapfrog Charley Hull […]
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Cottingham Parks: A 25 Year Success Story And Still Growing
Cottingham Parks: A 25 Year Success Story And Still Growing As we despairingly watch on, only to see several golf courses across the UK either struggling or closing each year, it is a refreshing change to shout about the success of a club that has continued to grow through a global recession and extremely testing […]
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Day 3 Report: 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open
Day 3 Report: 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Slovenia’s Pia Babnik led from start to finish at the 2019 Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship as a bogey-free round of 66 helped the youngster claim a seven-shot victory over France’s Charlotte Bunel. With a three-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round, Babnik continued to […]
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Second Staging Of R&A Girls U16 Amateur At Fulford
Second Staging Of R&A Girls U16 Amateur At Fulford A more international and stronger field will tee up at Fulford this week for the second staging of the R&A Girls U16 Amateur Championship (26 – 28 April). Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event at the renowned York venue, a starting field of […]
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Ladies European Tour goes under lights in Dubai
DUBAI is set to host the first professional day-night golf tournament next month – the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic will be played on the Faldo Course at Emirates Golf Club. Golf course designer Sir Nick Faldo made floodlights an integral part of the design. Excitement is already building as fans look to witness and be […]
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Our Sotogrande European Nations Cup conquerors will take on Spanish at Formby
THE players who won the European Nations Cup at Sotogrande last weekend have all been selected for England’s team to face Spain, in next week’s annual international, at Formby Golf Club. Champions Ben Jones, Tom Plumb, Tom Sloman and Bailey Gill (pictured left to right above) will be joined at the Lancashire links course by […]
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Skipton Golf Club
Skipton Golf Club Skipton Golf Club, one of the most scenic courses in the North of England, was founded in 1893 on the outskirts of the famous Yorkshire Dales market town. 2018, the club’s landmark 125th anniversary, saw some of the biggest changes to the course in its entire history, with a revised layout and […]
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Jacklin Invests In Zest.Golf In Quest For Tech Change
Jacklin Invests In Zest.Golf In Quest For Tech Change Tony Jacklin CBE, a pioneer throughout his esteemed career in golf, has decided to invest in a new technology company making its own bid to drive change within the golf industry. Zest.Golf Technologies, with offices in Scotland, the ‘Home of Golf’, and tech partners in the […]
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Historic First Forges New Links For Forfar Golf Club
Historic First Forges New Links For Forfar Golf Club Forfar Golf Club has confirmed it has engaged the services one of Scotland’s premier sport and leisure marketing agencies. As the fourth oldest 18-hole golf course in the world, this is the first time the club has brought in an agency to handle its promotional strategy […]
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Lamb puts Hampshire Hog to slaughter
NORTHUMBERLAND’S Matty Lamb travelled further than any of the 72 competitors vying to put their name alongside Justin Rose’s on the Hampshire Hog honours board at North Hants GC. And the plus-five handicapper, who is currently not a member of the England squad – gave the biggest hint possible that he should be on the […]
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Bairstow only second Yorkshireman to win Hampshire Salver
HALLOWES GC’s Sam Bairstow prevented Jake Bolton from becoming the second Wiltshire winner of the Hampshire Savler in six years at North Hants Golf Club. The Yorkshire amateur took the prize on countback after finishing third in the Hampshire Hog on Sunday, courtesy of an excellent 65. His four-under round after lunch was only bettered […]
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Gleneagles Continues To Embrace Scottish Golfing Stars Of Tomorrow With Its Support Of Tour Professional Calum Hill
Gleneagles Continues To Embrace Scottish Golfing Stars Of Tomorrow With Its Support Of Tour Professional Calum Hill Gleneagles, the world-famous hotel and sporting estate, has welcomed young Scottish golf tour professional Calum Hill as a new brand ambassador. Calum joins fellow young Scot, Hannah McCook, and former Open Champion and Scottish golf legend, Paul Lawrie […]
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Slaley Hall Team To Take On The Three Peaks For Mental Health
Slaley Hall Team To Take On The Three Peaks For Mental Health A group of intrepid staff members from Slaley Hall will be taking on one of Britain’s toughest challenges to raise vital funds for a local mental health charity later this year. The group of 11 will attempt to climb, and drive between, the […]
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Skipton Golf Club Ladies Unveil New Hesper Farm Skyr Kit
Skipton Golf Club Ladies Unveil New Hesper Farm Skyr Kit The Ladies section at Skipton Golf Club is sporting a brand-new kit, courtesy of sponsor Sam Moorhouse, of Hesper Farm Skyr in Bell Busk. The Ladies section runs A, B and weekend league teams, playing within the Yorkshire League, with friendly matches organised for later […]
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Lucky 13 for Tiger as he grabs fifth Green Jacket
TIGER Woods completed one of the most incredible comebacks in sporting history to win an emotional 15th Major Championship by one shot at the Masters Tournament. The American’s last Major title came at the U.S. Open 11 years ago and since then he has undergone numerous back surgeries, falling to 1,199th in the Official World […]