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Byeong Hun An overcame a challenging day to set up a thrilling final-round showdown with fellow South Korean Tom Kim at the top of the Genesis Championship leaderboard. The home favourite had birdied the most holes during the first two rounds and looked set to accelerate from the chasing pack when he picked up a shot at the first on a glorious Saturday at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. However, he only picked up two more shots, alongside two bogeys, in his one under 71 to sit alongside Kim at 12 under par. The pair are one shot ahead of…
Byeong Hun An will take a two-stroke lead into the weekend at the Genesis Championship as he seeks a first victory on home soil in more than nine years. The South Korean started the second round one shot behind overnight lead Ivan Cantero, but moved clear as he reached 11-under-par after a six-under round of 66 at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon. Despite bogeys on back-to-back holes on the fifth and sixth, An played the front nine in three under as he carded five birdies. He then made three further gains on the back nine, with his consecutive birdies…
LIV Golf Promotions, the tournament that offers a direct route to the riches of the main LIV Golf League, is to be held at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia from December 12-14. Last year the top three players from the LIV Golf Promotions event earned a spot on the LIV Golf League, however only the top finisher is guaranteed a spot in the league for 2025, a move which has been made to allow teams greater flexibility during free agency to enhance their rosters this offseason. The tournament comprises four rounds of stroke play over three days, including 36…
Topping the golf ball is right up there among the game’s most frustrating things. You’ve found the fairway, you’re eyeing up a par (or even a birdie) and then, from nowhere, you top it.It will then—at best—leave you with another approach with your head scrambled, questioning everything about your swing.So, how does topping the ball even occur in the first place? One of your playing partners might suggest that you’ve lifted your head, but the likelihood is that something else has happened during the swing.In this blog, we’ll examine several techniques for learning how to stop topping the golf ball…
Clive Smith, a qualified accountant who was a driving force in the golf course development business in the south east in the 1980s and 90s, has died at the age of 82 following a short illness. A fine golfer in his own right, and a member at Camberley Heath, Walton Heath, Royal Porthcawl and Wentworth at various points in his life, Smith turned his hand to building golf courses after an early career spent working as an accountant for leading car manufacturers Chrysler and Ford. After turning his passion for golf into a business, he transformed a former racecourse at…
While the PGA of America’s recent release of the ticket prices for spectator tickets for next year’s Ryder Cup created plenty of criticism, there was an even stronger reaction to the sums being charged for those hoping to work as volunteers for the matches at Bethpage Black. While the cost to attend the matches has grown with every passing renewal of the Ryder Cup, those hoping to watch the action on site in New York next September will have to fork out $750 (£577) per day – although that headline price does include unlimited free food and soft drinks. That…
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…
