South Africa’s Freddie Tait Cup winner Jayden Schaper is Shape of Things to Come
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 […]
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Grace completes the South African Slam after shooting 62 to win Open at Randpark
BRANDEN Grace produced a masterful putting display in a closing 62 in his national open to complete the South African Slam at Randpark Golf Club. Grace’s ninth European Tour victory in the South African Open was his first since his Rolex Series triumph at the 2017 Nedbank Golf. The win sees him complete the “South […]
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Yas Marina circuit hosts Hero Challenge as Louis Oosthuizen makes debut
MAJOR winners Louis Oosthuizen and Danny Willett will join rising star Viktor Hovland to complete a world-class line up for the first Hero Challenge at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina racing circuit. Fresh from his near miss defence in Sunday’s South African Open, Oosthuizen will play in Tuesday’s curtain-raiser to this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, […]
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Blackwell Grange Junior Golf Academy January 2020
Blackwell Grange Junior Golf Academy January 2020 2020 is an exciting year for the Blackwell Grange Junior Golf Academy with the Introduction of the Junior Academy Tournament Series which will be played over 2 rounds on the Academy Course. These series of events are going to be played at the same time that the Major US […]
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Armitage won’t be relying on Shanks’ pony after pocketing a place in Open at Sandwich
MARCUS Armitage thanked his partner Lucy after sealing his place at this summer’s 148th Open Championship Royal St George’s Golf Club. The Yorkshire pro birdied the last at the South African Open to seal solo third at Randpark Golf Club – and punch his ticket for the oldest Major Championship after walking off the green […]
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Harry Hall hits front during second round of the South African Open at Randpark
CORNWALL’S Harry Hall continued the bright start to the West Countryman’s professional career as he fired a 68 at Randpark inthe second round of the South African Open. That score saw him move into a share the clubhouse lead in the European Tour event, hosted by the City of Johannesburg. Hall, who played in Great […]
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Veerman steers his way to top of leaderboard in first round of South African Open
AMERICAN Johannes Veerman fired the lowest round of his fledgling European Tour career to take the first round lead at the South African Open. Veerman shot a brilliant bogey-free 62 over the Bushwillow Course at Randpark Golf Club to get to nine-under. He leads the way by one from Italy’s Nino Bertasio and South African […]
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Eddie Pepperell likes sound of signing for Ping, following Bubba Watson and Finau
EQUIPMENT giant Ping has announced the signing of European Tour player Eddie Pepperell on a multi-year agreement. As part of the deal, the 28-year-old from Frilford Heath GC will compete wearing a Ping hat and carry a staff bag bearing its logo, joining the likes of Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, Bubba Watson and big-hitting Cameron […]
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Oosthuizen bidding to match Immelman as back-to-back South African Open winner
DEFENDING champion Louis Oosthuizen would love to make a successful defence of his South African Open title. But the 2010 Open Champion will have some serious competition from two more home favourites desperate to lift one of the oldest trophies in golf at Johannesburg’s Randpark GC this week. Oosthuizen has been at the very top […]
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Sinclair Invitational will now raise cash for Caring Matters Now – Staysure Tour reveals
THE Sinclair Invitational will return to Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club in September – with Caring Matters Now (CMN) announced as the tournament’s Official Charity Partner. Lancashire’s David Shacklady won his second Staysure Tour title at the Hertfordshire venue in 2019. The 2019 event heralded a new era for The Sinclair Invitational, with […]
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BIGGA Awards shortlist for 2020 includes Gleneagles, Purdis Heath and Parkstone
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 […]
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IMG signs up Li Haotong as leading Chinese player looks for more success worldwide
CHINA’S leading golfer Li Haotong has signed a worldwide management representaion deal with IMG covering all commercial activity. Haotong has enjoyed a record-breaking career since turning professional in 2011 at the age of sixteen. The 24-year-old won the inaugural PGA Tour Series-China Order of Merit in 2014 after three wins in the season. And – […]
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Patrick Cantlay and Haotong Li join elite field at 15th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
PRESIDENTS Cup rivals Patrick Cantlay and Haotong Li have become the latest international stars to confirm their appearance at next week’s 15th Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Patrick Cantlay, a former World No. 1 ranked amateur, has soared into the World’s Top 10, after two high-profile victories in 2018 and 2019. Cantlay, who made his Presidents […]
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Northern Ireland economy benefited to tune of £100m from The Open says R&A
THE 148th Open at Royal Portrush generated more than £100 million of economic benefit for Northern Ireland, according to an independent study. The Open, which returned to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951, brought some £45million of new money into the province’s economy. Northern Ireland also gained £37.3 million worth of marketing as […]
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Rookie winner MacIntyre leads young charges at 2020 Omega Dubai Desert Classic
EUROPEAN Tour Rookie of the Year Robert MacIntyre has added his name to a world-class Omega Dubai Desert Classic field in January. The Scotsman, who claimed the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Trophy in November, will be joined by Italy’s Guido Migliozzi and South Africans Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen, who all […]
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Great Scott! Adam ends his three-year wait for win with second Australian PGA title
ADAM Scott ended a three-and-a-half-year wait for his 11th European Tour title, winning the Australian PGA Championship for the second time at RACV Royal Pines Resort. The 2013 Masters Tournament champion, who won his homeland’s PGA crown that same year, started the final round one stroke ahead of a condensed chasing pack. But the winner […]
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Mount Juliet will welcome Rahm for Irish Open with another elite winners’ list
JON Rahm will be aiming to join an elite list which includes his hero Seve Ballesteros when the Spaniard targets a hat-trick of victories at May’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Mount Juliet. The World No. 3 has a record four Rolex Series titles to his name – and two of those have come […]
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Welshgolfbreaks.com
Welshgolfbreaks.com With so many wonderful golf courses in beautiful unspoilt countryside the toughest decision is where to play on your Welsh golf break. How about Southern Wales for golf with The Celtic Manor Resort home to the Ryder Cup 2010 and the World Famous Royal Porthcawl? Or West Wales with Tenby and Ashburnham Golf Courses […]
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Cringletie
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 […]
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Stuart Wilson will be 2021 Walker Cup captain and leads GB&I against Europe
STUART Wilson – one of Scotland’s most renowned amateur golfers – has been named as Great Britain and Ireland’s Walker Cup captain, who will try to regain the trophy from America in May 2021. The 2004 Amateur champion will begin his stint as captain of the GB&I men’s teams by leading the four Home Nations […]
