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MASHIE golf have announced a new partnership with the California-born, premium lifestyle performance apparel brand TravisMathew. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, TravisMathew has evolved into one of the most popular lifestyle clothing brands in the United States. Following the grand opening of its first international storefront in St Andrews, Scotland, TravisMathew will continue to expand its European presence through this partnership. Offering everyday lifestyle and performance apparel that prioritises and provides supreme comfort in every setting, TravisMathew’s blend of materials results in soft texture, lightweight feel and subtle stretch for the ultimate style and comfort, on or off the course.…
England’s Under 16s fought back from being 9.5-8.5 down to win 16-14 in their annual International Match with Ireland held at Burnham & Berrow Golf Club in Somerset. The two-day event saw Ireland take the advantage on day one, after winning the morning foursomes 3.5-2.5, before the singles matches in the afternoon finished all-square at 6-6. Nine of the 12 singles matches went to the final hole, showcasing the level of competition and fine margins between the teams. But a storming final-day showing from England’s youngsters saw them win the singles 7.5-4.5 on Sunday, with both the England Boys’ and…
There can’t be too many fans of golf or the 007 film franchise who aren’t familiar with this now iconic scene from the film Goldfinger, which saw our fearless hero, James Bond, played by Sean Connery, playing against all-round baddie Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) in a high-stakes game at Stoke Poges Golf Club, as it was called then. Although the match starts out at ‘a shilling a hole;, Bond raises the stakes significantly when he drops a gold bar on the green ‘to make things interesting’. Goldfinger resorts to some underhand – and slight-of-hand – tactics in order to try…
Trump International Scotland has announced that its new Macleod Course, which is designed to complement the existing championship links, will be open for play next summer. Designed by Martin Hawtree and constructed to the highest specifications, the new course is being described as a ‘modern links’ that features a unique combination of sand dunes, heathland and expansive wetland areas. Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organisation, said: “We are on track to create the greatest 36 holes on earth through two truly magnificent golf courses sitting side by side among these majestic dunes on the stunning Aberdeenshire coastline.…
English rising stars Billie-Jo Smith and Megan Dennis are among seven players who are celebrating earning promotion to the Ladies European Tour for next season after topping the points list at the end of the 2024 LET Access Series schedule. The pair finished second and fourth respectively in the Order of Merit following the conclusion of the season at the weekend, which saw Smith lose out in a play-off to fellow Englishwomen Ellie Gower at the Calatayud Ladies Open in Spain. The duo will be joined by Kajsa Arwefjall, Tina Mazarino, Anna Magnusson, Natacha Host Husted and Ariane Klotz on Europe’s…
Celine Boutier clinched her sixth Ladies European Tour title after securing a two-stroke victory at the Aramco Team Series in China. The Frenchwoman began the day in a share of the lead alongside China’s Xiyu Lin on 12-under-par on the World Cup Course at Mission Hills China. Major winner Boutier had a flawless final day firing a seven-under 66 to seal her sixth victory on Tour with a score of 19-under-par. “It was a great round,” said the Solheim Cup star. “I definitely feel like we started really hot with Janet, so it was fun to be able to battle…
Tyrrell Hatton has made history after becoming the first ever three-time winner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The 32-year-old started his love affair with the event when he claimed his first title in 2016 before successfully defending his crown 12 months later, but a two under par round of 70 today earned him a spot in the history books. Hatton, now a seven-time winner on the DP World Tour, went toe-to-toe with Nicolas Colsaerts at the Old Course St Andrews before a closing birdie saw him reach 24 under and finish one clear of his Belgian rival. Hatton had…
Tyrrell Hatton posted a record-equalling 61 at the Old Course at St Andrews to take a one-shot lead into the final round as he stepped up his bid to become the first three-time winner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Hatton, who won this event in 2016 and 2017 and has also recorded two runner-up finishes, continued his love affair with the unique tournament by firing an eagle and nine birdies at the Old Course St Andrews to tie Ross Fisher’s course record. Hatton also leads the Team Championship alongside dad Jeff by three shots on -38, as they aim…
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley says the home of The Masters suffered extensive damage from last week’s Hurricane Helene but vows the tournament will be played next April as planned. Ridley said Augusta National suffered “a lot of damage” from the storm, knocking out electricity and water at the famed course. “There was a lot of damage and we have a lot of people working hard to get us back up and running. We’ve had dozens of people working at the club, and what I really have been most proud of is while everyone certainly is focused on getting us…
The rules regarding general winter play, including when preferred lies can be applied, have been updated by England Golf. The preferred lies rule, which allows players to take free relief in the fairway, has historically only been in place during the winter months – generally October 1 to April 30 – but now it can be used at any time during the season. Clubs who had to deal with inclement conditions outside of that seven-month period previously had to ask their county unions for permission to bring in the Local Rule on a temporary basis. Now that barrier has been…
