Golf North
Local Golf News Magazine and Website for Golfers in Scotland, North England and North Wales
SCOTTISH Golf has become the first of the four Home Nations to completely cancel its entire domestic season as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Eleanor Cannon, who chairs Scottish Golf, announced her board had decided to postpone all remaining events in its championship calendar as the number of deaths from COVID-19 continues to […]
world first tees up recognition for Scottish golf club Like London buses, when you’re waiting for a world first, three will inevitably come along at once. So it is at Forfar Golf Club, where 149 years of golf has secured a trio of little-known firsts that have nonetheless shaped the game around the world. Recognised […]
GOLFERS are being urged to sign a petition to ensure the Government allows courses to stay open. The UK Golf Federation has launched a petition urging the Government to ‘Keep Golf Open’ during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Some two million people play golf every week – and while many golf clubs’ weekday regulars are senior […]
England Golf Statement Regarding Coronavirus England Golf – in light of the developing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak – has today issued the following guidance to all our affiliated golf clubs and golfers. We fully recognise the need to adhere to the expert advice available and as such we would point all our clubs in the […]
HAVING cancelled the first three championships of the 2020 season because of the coronavirus outbreak, Scottish Golf is urging clubs worried about the financial impact of the growing pandemic to seek Government help. A number of clubs north of the border have already been in touch with golf’s governing body over requests for financial assistance […]
JORGE Campillo holed three monster birdie putts to defeat David Drysdale in an extraordinary play-off to win his second European Tour title at the 2020 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. First he holed from 25-feet after finding sand off the tee with the veteran Scott having a makeable putt from just six feet. Then Campillo then […]
SCOTTISH pro Heather MacRae celebrated International Women’s Day by sharing her cancer ordeal. Almost exactly a year ago to the day, MacRae’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Since then, she has gone on to win the 2019 Women’s PGA Professional Championship – held just two weeks before her […]
RASMUS Højgaard and Stephen Gallacher both proved that age is just a number as they shared a one-shot lead heading into the weekend at the Oman Open. The duo may be 27 years apart in age, but there was nothing to separate them at Al Mouj Golf. They both reached nine-under after 36 holes, one […]
SCOTLAND’S James Wilson is dreaming of becoming a fifth Scottish winner in a decade after reaching the quarter-finals of the South African Amateur Championship, at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC. The Scots have dominated the third oldest championship in the world of golf which dates back to 1892. And 15 year-old Pretorian Christiaan Maas (see […]
SAMUEL Simpson claimed the Proudfoot Trophy for topping the 36-hole strokeplay qualifier for the matchplay stage of the Aon South African Amateur Championship. After hitting possibly the best two-iron of his life, it set up what turned out to be a decisive eagle for Simpson. After making three birdies in the opening seven holes to […]
JC RITCHIE carded a five-under par 67 in his final round to successfully defend his Limpopo Championship title and claim the opening tournament on the 2020 Road to Mallorca season. The South African held off a determined charge from his compatriot Wilco Nienaber at Euphoria Golf Club to seal his second consecutive victory at the […]
FORMER college roommates Victor Perez and Gavin Green are set for a special reunion at Royal Greens Golf and Country club after moving to the top of the leaderboard in the Saudi International. The pair, who have fond memories of living together at the University of New Mexico, will go head-to-head in the final group […]
Hickory Dickory Dock As First Event Played ‘In Memory Of’ The Great James Braid World’s best hickory players come together to compete in the first Scottish Hickory Tour since 1930 First event played ‘in memory of’ the great James Braid The world’s best hickory players are coming together next month to compete in the first […]
Resplendent Rusacks The Perfect Choice Your St Andrews Golf Break It was a great feeling before heading to the Rusacks Hotel St Andrews with my wife and Parsons Russell Terrier (dogs more than welcome at the hotel) on a crisp Autumnal day that we would be following in the footsteps of world famous golfers and […]
GREENKEEPER Michael Davie – who set up a mental health support group to help his fellow professionals in the turf industry – has picked up the top award at the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association’s annual convention. Davie, the course manager at Hazel Grove Golf Club, in Stockport, has tirelessly supported many BIGGA members […]
Scotland’s Golf Coast plans it all for you….. Scotland’s Golf Coast is your one stop shop for booking your visit to one of the world’s finest golfing destinations – www.scotlandsgolfcoast.com. The website showcases a golfing paradise, featuring 22 must-play golf courses and an array of accommodation providers stretching along 30 miles of stunning coastline, […]
SOUTH African Amateur Jayden Trey Schaper chipped in at the last to end a remarkable week at the South African Open. The 18-year-old’s 13-under total left him in a share of sixth place, alongside fellow South Africans George Coetzee, Hennie du Plessis, JC Ritchie and Martin Rohwer, and the 2015 champion Andy Sullivan. But more […]
FROM England’s south coast to the Perthshire hills, the finalists of the BIGGA Awards 2020 have once again shown what talented and passionate greenkeeping teams can achieve, when supported by the clubs where they work. The BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition will be taking place once again at the Harrogate Convention Centre later this month. More […]
Cringletie AN INTIMATE CASTLE HOTEL NEAR EDINBURGH A place to relax in the beautiful Scottish Borders Former Scottish Baronial castle, Cringletie located near Peebles, and only 30 minutes south of Edinburgh, provides relaxing accommodation in 12 beautiful bedrooms, one luxurious suite and a delightful cottage in the grounds, all individually designed, and all offering outstanding views […]
Historic Golf Clubs Toast A Year To Remember A group of historic Fife golf clubs is looking forward to a new decade after celebrating a remarkable year in which some of its best-ever figures were recorded. Links with History, which features a selection of the finest courses in Scotland, confirmed it had seen some of […]
