Derby College students take gold
Derby College students, Will Painter (Kedleston Park GC), Will Davidson (Breadsall Priory GC and James Walwyn (Wychwood Park) won the gold medal the Association of Colleges National Finals recently played at Bath Golf Club. The Derby trio were part of a 4 man team representing the East Midlands in the National Finals, they were joined […]
Young Durham golfers tour open for entries
For the seventh year running, young golfers in Durham have the opportunity to play on a mini Tour all of their own. Entries are now open for the Cleveland/Srixon Junior Golf Tour – a series of 9-hole events designed to give the next generation of players some competitive experience over a series of different courses. […]
PGA Pros get Golphin
Golphin for kids is a brand new concept in children’s clubs and it is fast becoming a phenomenon in the way youngsters are introduced to swinging a club for the first time. The brainchild of Scotland-based businessman Calum McPherson and developed in partnership with PGA professionals and biomechanics experts at Strathclyde University, Golphinforkids clubs are […]
Close House to host one of the European Senior Tour’s most prestigious
Golf fans in the North East can look forward to watching the leading European Senior Tour players in action, now that Close House has been selected as the venue for this year’s ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship. Home of the world’s only Lee Westwood golf courses, Close House will provide a stern test in what is […]
England receive 2015 fleet from official trolley supplier
PowaKaddy today backed England’s leading amateur golfers with the presentation of a fleet of cutting edge FW7 electric trolleys to the England Golf Men’s Squad at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The new Freeway Series from PowaKaddy, of which the FW7 is the flagship model, has been improved and upgraded for 2015 with new larger 11” […]
John Hartson kicks off colourful cancer awareness campaign
Celtic legend John Hartson was joined by a number of his footballing chums to kick off his new testicular cancer awareness campaign. The former striker – who fought a life-threatening battle with the disease in 2009 – teed off the ‘Know Your Balls!’ drive at his charity’s annual golf day. Former Celtic stars Alan Stubbs […]
Mehaffey wins Helen Holm – 15-year-old McWilliam in top three
Ireland’s Olivia Mahaffey claimed the Helen Holm Scottish Open Strokeplay Championship with a final round 75 over Royal Troon, but Scotland’s 15-year-old Shannon McWlliam did herself proud with a third place on a wild and windy day on the Ayrshire coast. McWilliam, one behind overnight after rounds of 71 and 72 over Troon Portland, moved […]
Yorkshire takes on old rivals Lincolnshire
Yorkshire came up against old rivals Lincolnshire at Moor Allerton Golf Club for their second friendly of the season. It was a good chance for both teams to field some new players and give them a taste of the county scene. But the well-seasoned players were also out to blow the winter cobwebs off their […]
Sir Nick Faldo to play in his last Open at St Andrews
Great Britain’s greatest golfer of the modern era, Sir Nick Faldo MBE, will play in his last Open at St Andrews this summer on the 25th anniversary of his victory at the home of golf. The six-time Major Champion plans to make a farewell on the famous Swilcan Bridge after […]
Eagles land for Ludwell and Dykes
Former European Tour player Nick Ludwell, from Selby, and Penrith assistant Tim Dykes, shared the spoils in the penultimate PGA in England Wales (North) Mansell Finishes Winter Series at West Lancs. They both grabbed an eagle, Ludwell on the second to go with five birdies and Dykes on the fifth as he made gains on […]
Phil set to thrill again in Scotland
Phil Mickelson will make his annual pilgrimage to the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open this summer, looking to regain the title he won in dramatic fashion in 2013 as the tournament heads to Gullane Golf Club for the first time from July 9-12. Mickelson’s next visit to East Lothian will have special resonance for the […]
Trump Turnberry unveils changes to legendary Ailsa course
The proposed changes to the legendary Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry Resort have been unveiled for the first time. In less than one year after securing ownership, The Trump Organization and famed golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert have completed a meticulous historic study and modern day review of the Ailsa course, and […]
James Freemanthe first in seven-hole shoot-out
It was not quite seventh heaven for James Freeman when he won the PGA in England & Wales (North) Druh Belts Assistants’ Shoot-out at Cookridge Hall. But the second year trainee professional at Doncaster club Owston Hall was clearly delighted to pick up a £500 cheque and crystal glass trophy from sponsor Simon Hurd – […]
Funding for new golf tourism initiative in Dumfries & Galloway
A new initiative to attract more golf tourists to Dumfries & Galloway has been launched. The Dumfries & Galloway golf partnership includes all of the region’s golf courses under the South of Scotland Golfer’s Association, Dumfries & Galloway Council, the Scottish Golf Union, VisitScotland and a number of accommodation providers and visitor attractions. The group has […]
Chris Halley attacks tour with new outlook
Malton & Norton golfer Chris Halley might well be the one to watch this year as he sets out to resume play on the EuroPro tour. Having qualified for his full playing card at Frilford Heath earlier in the year, Chris is taking to the tour with a more aggressive style of play and he […]
Dundonald Links to host Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open
The Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open presented by EventScotland is to be staged at Dundonald Links in 2015. The announcement was made at a press conference today by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond as he opened discussions with Aberdeen Asset Management (AAM) and the European Tour to extend AAM’s sponsorship of the Scottish Open […]
Glenmor at Gleneagles
Glenmor Holiday Homes are available to rent and give you the chance to enjoy staying at one of the most sought after destinations in the world – The Gleneagles Hotel®. Glenmor Village is a development of luxurious 2, 3, and 4 bedroom holiday homes set around its own village green, in the heart of Gleneagles’ […]
Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open tees off with #TartanWednesday
Golf fans in Scotland will be encouraged to turn Gullane Golf Club into a sea of tartan next week when the official Pro-Am day at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open is designated ‘Tartan Wednesday’ ahead of the main event from July 9-12. The world’s leading professionals, amateurs, celebrities, officials and spectators are invited to […]
New golfing ‘bible’ guides visitors along Scotland’s Golf Coast
Visitors to Scotland’s Golf Coast will be clamouring to get their hands on a copy of the fantastic new glossy Golf Guide, offering a concise guide to the fabulous courses, accommodation and attractions in the East Lothian area. Distribution of this new guide has been just been completed to all the tourist hotspots, golf courses […]