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England Golf has announced the appointment of Martha Brass as its new Chair. Brass, who previously served for four years on the England Golf Board from 2017-2021 as Senior Independent Director, replaces Ian Pattinson, who recently took up the role of Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. In taking up the position, Brass becomes the first female Chair of the national governing body. Currently Chief Operating Officer of BBC Studios Productions, Brass is also a non-executive director of the European Tour and is Chair of PGA European Tour Productions. On being appointed as England Golf…
Stapleford Park, a historic Grade I listed country house hotel near Melton Mowbray, ceased operations on October 16, 2024, after its owners, DreamR Group, called in liquidators due to ongoing financial challenges. The owners of the prestigious four-star hotel and country retreat cited “adverse trading conditions” as the reason for the immediate closure. DreamR Group, which acquired the property two years ago, has now enlisted specialist insolvency practitioners, Leonard Curtis, to handle the company’s entry into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. In a statement sent to members last week, the hotel announced its closure and the termination of all club memberships, effective…
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa will bid to win his first tournament of the year as he defends his Zozo Championship title in Japan. Morikawa cruised to a six-shot victory at Narashino Country Club 12 months ago to end a two-year title drought. “It’s a place I look forward to every year,” the 27-year-old American, who has Japanese heritage, said. “Knowing that I won last year, [there’s a] lot of good memories. “It was my first win in two years. Look, winning’s tough. No matter what it is, winning is tough. You have to learn how to win. I wouldn’t…
Meldrum House, the country hotel & golf course near Aberdeen, has unveiled its Golf School schedule for 2025, offering top-quality tuition, luxury accommodation and dining, plus a host of off-course activities to provide golfers with the ultimate four-day improvement package. Led by Head Teaching Professional Neil Marr, one of the UK’s Top 50 coaches, the Golf School package includes a three-night stay with breakfast, plus a round on the standout Knights Golf Course on arrival; 25 hours of instruction; three dinners and four lunches, along with a tour of the Glen Garioch whisky distillery on the final afternoon. “We’re thrilled…
Police have launched a hate crime investigation after antisemitic messages were raked into bunkers at Hendon Golf Club shortly before the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The North London club notified the Metropolitan Police after it was the victim of a race-related attack on October 11. Large antisemitic messages were written in several bunkers at the club. In videos and images posted on social media, antisemitic words and symbols can be seen drawn in the sand. Antisemitic messages were raked into the sand in several bunkers (photos from X) In a statement, the Community Security Trust, a charity that works…
TGL presented by SoFi, the new tech-infused, team golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA Tour, has announced its first season’s schedule, which gets under way on January 7. The schedule includes 15 regular season matches, then a four-team semi-finals, before culminating with the top two teams competing to win the SoFi Cup in a best-of-three Finals Series on March 24 and March 25. All matches will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+ in the US. Mike McCarley, CEO and Founder, TMRW Sports. said: “TGL presented by SoFi will combine teams…
PING has announced the launch of the PING Junior Golf Tour as the brand further strengthens its commitment to growing junior golf across the UK. This new initiative builds on a robust 15-year partnership with the Northern Junior Tour, expanding the tour’s reach to a national level, and providing competitive and enjoyable golfing opportunities to a greater number of junior golfers. While doing so, the tour remains committed to preserving its community-driven spirit, introducing innovative and inclusive initiatives that will allow young players to develop their skills and grow within the sport. “We’re delighted to be launching the PING Junior…
The final event of the Alps Tour season, the Alps Tour Grand Final, was won by Italy’s Enrico Di Nitto, whose eight-under-par score saw him finish two shots clear of fellow countryman Jacopo Vecchi Fossa and France’s Damien Perrier. The tournament had to be reduced to 36 holes following long periods of heavy rain, with Di Nitto securing victory with rounds of 71 and 65 around the testing Rosso course at Golf Club Monticello in northern Italy. Victory also earned Di Nitto promotion to the Challenge Tour for next year, with the Italian securing second place on the Alps Tour…
Former Ryder Cup player Chris Wood has opened up about his struggles with chronic anxiety as he bids to get his career back on track. Wood finished fifth in the 2008 Open as an amateur and was third the following year at Turnberry, where a bogey on the 72nd hole left him a shot outside the play-off between Stewart Cink and Tom Watson. A third DP World Tour title in the 2016 BMW PGA Championship secured Wood’s place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team and he won one point from two matches at Hazeltine, losing his singles to Dustin Johnson on…
Frenchman Julien Guerrier ended his long wait for his first top tier title as he beat Jorge Campillo in a record-equalling nine-hole play-off at the DP World Tour’s Andalucía Masters in Spain. The crowds at Sotogrande were treated to a thrilling battle between home favourite Campillo and Guerrier on Sunday, with the lead changing hands throughout the afternoon before a mammoth play-off was required to break the deadlock after Guerrier holed his clutch 16-foot par putt on the 18th to join his playing partner at 21 under par following 72 holes. The Frenchman came out on top at the ninth…
