This month is National Golf Month, and the theme for this year is Women In Golf. It is a well acknowledged fact that more needs to be done to get the next generation of females into golf – hence the twitter hashtag accompanying National Golf Month – #girlsgetgolfing. To help us understand how widespread the issue is,… Read more »
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‘World Handicap System’ being developed
Golf’s governing bodies are working on a single system used the world over. And it’s about time. Imagine having a handicap you could use all over the world. You could play a competition in America, Japan, or China, and your performance would directly affect the mark you play off in your home club tournaments every… Read more »
R&A, USGA introduce new rule to limit video reviews
Golf’s governing bodies have changed the rules to limit video reviews – but would it have spared Lexi Thompson’s blushes? The R&A and USGA have installed a new addition to the Rules of Golf which will limit the use of video evidence in the game. Armchair referees have been a fixture in golf for some… Read more »
Why wouldn’t a young European player try his luck on the PGA Tour?
The European Tour is busy experimenting with new formats and any attempts to interrupt the monotony of 72-hole strokeplay every week of the year must be applauded. Frankly, it doesn’t matter what I think about them, and to a lesser extent, you neither. I watch golf through the fall season, Race to Dubai, build-ups… Read more »
10 things you may not know about Augusta National
Seeing the sight of Augusta National brings excitement to any golfing fan across the world. When the time comes around for the Masters it seems to signal the real start to the golfing season, especially in the UK. Here are 10 facts about the Alistair McKenzie-designed course that you might not know about: … Read more »
Royal St George’s To Host 2020 Open Championship
Royal St George’s has been named the host venue of the 2020 Open Championship. St Andrews, which has held the tournament every five years since 1990, will now host in 2021, which will be the 150th edition of golf’s oldest major. Royal St George’s was the host course the first time the Open was held… Read more »
