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Ireland’s Conor Purcell secured his second Challenge Tour title of the season when firing a final round 67 to win the Hangzhou Open in China by four shots on Sunday. Spaniard Angel Ayora closed with a 69 to finish in a tie for second with England’s Jack Senior and Finland’s Oliver Lindell, while Zhou Yanhan emerged as the highest-placed Chinese player after signing for a 64 to finish in a share of fifth place. Purcell entered the final round with a share of the lead and started his day with six straight pars. He then broke free from the chasing…
Picture the scene. You’ve just hit a glorious drive, and you’re 200 yards from the green. It’s time to pull out the dreaded 3 iron. Or, you’re in the rough again and can’t get a clean swing.It sounds like you need a hybrid golf club in your golf bag. Hybrid clubs combine the best elements of a wood and an iron and are used by many golfers today. In this blog, we’ll look at exactly what they are, their benefits, and when to use them. What is a hybrid club in golf?In the most basic terms, a hybrid golf club is…
A host of legends from the world of football teed it up at Hadley Wood Golf Club last month to take part in a golf day to honour the late Jimmy Greaves, the legendary Tottenham and England striker who passed away in 2021. Fifteen former Spurs players took part in the day, including Glenn Hoddle and Michael Dawson, while a host of stars from the world of sport such as boxing legend John Conteh also teed it up at the North London club. Sponsored by bed and furniture makers Duxiana, Tottenham Hotspur’s Official Sleep Partner, the event supported many charities…
Switerland’s Chiara Tamburlini secured her third win of the season on the Ladies European Tour after storming to a four-shot victory at the Wistron Ladies Open at Sunrise Golf & Country Club in Taiwan. The Swiss star, who only turned professional 14 months ago, has been in a rich vein of form of late on the LET, having won her second title of the year at the Ladies Open de France just two weeks ago. Tamburlini then captained her team to victory at last week’s Aramco Team Series in Shenzhen before finishing in a share of third place in the…
Dan Bradbury won the French Open after shooting a final round 66 at Le Golf National in Paris The 25-year-old Yorkshireman carded a closing five-under-par round at the 2018 Ryder Cup venue to win by one shot from the quartet of Sam Bairstow, Yannik Paul, Thorbjørn Olesen and Jeff Winther. After a birdie at the first hole, Bradbury stayed patient as he parred the next eight and then made his second gain of the day at the tenth. At one stage he was part of an 11-way tie for first place but pulled clear as he reeled off three consecutive…
Cornwall won the Senior Men’s County Finals for the first time ever, as they pipped Lincolnshire in a tense final day at Torquay Golf Club in Devon. Their dramatic victory meant they were the first side from the South West to win the trophy since its inception in 2005. After a rain-shortened first day, Cornwall edged Lincolnshire 3.5-2.5, while Durham beat BB&O by the same scoreline, and on day two, BB&O beat Cornwall 5-4 and Lincolnshire thumped Durham 7-2. It set up a frantic final day, with all teams level on match points. Despite having lost their final-day morning foursomes…
England Golf has unveiled its 13-player National Men’s Squad and five-player National Boys’ Squad for the 2024/25 season. From last year’s Men’s Squad, James Claridge (Enville, Staffordshire) and Charlie Crockett (Addington Palace, Surrey) have turned professional, while Zach Chegwidden (Orsett, Essex) is also expected to follow suit in the coming weeks, showcasing the route available to players by being part of the England Golf Player Performance Pathway. Lindrick’s Tom Osborne is a new addition to this year’s Men’s Squad, while Ben Bolton and Daniel Hayes have progressed from the England Boys’ Squad. Harley Smith, who was part of the squad…
Sergio Garcia became the top European points scorer in Ryder Cup history with his singles win at the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris Sergio García could be in line for a sensational Ryder Cup return next year after European captain Luke Donald revealed he has recently spoken with the 44-year-old Spaniard about rejoining the DP World Tour. García resigned from the Tour in 2023 after a sports arbitration panel ruled sanctions imposed on the former Masters champion and others who joined LIV Golf were legal. That appeared to end the Ryder Cup career for the event’s record points scorer, given…
Nominations for the England Golf Awards 2025, which are being held next spring, are now open. This year, there will be 12 awards plus some new names inducted into the England Golf Hall of Fame, and all will be revealed at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate on April 2nd. You can now submit nominations for those individuals, clubs and counties who have gone above and beyond in 2024, in growing the game. With the last year seeing golf facilities affiliating to England Golf and helping to make the game more inclusive and accessible, there will be a new category added to…
Why is core stability important for golf?A strong and stable core is the foundation of an effective golf swing. It’s essential for power generation, balance, and injury prevention.The core, comprising muscles in your abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis, enables golfers to transfer energy efficiently from the ground through their body and into the club, resulting in powerful and controlled shots.Core strength also supports balance and stability throughout your swing. When your core is strong, you can maintain a stable posture and proper alignment during the swing, reducing sway and improving precision.Not only does this consistency improve shot accuracy, but…
