Author: Sofia
The Open is the oldest of the four men’s Majors, dating way back to 1860. This year, we’ll see its 152nd staging as Royal Troon plays host, with Brian Harman the unlikely defending champion.The legendary Harry Vardon holds the record for the most Open victories, with six, while Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods each have three wins.In this article, we’ll look at 10 of the most defining Open championship moments in the history of the tournament. So, not necessarily the best shots, but a collection of happenings or rounds that have made the Open arguably the most eagerly-anticipated week of…
Amateur golfer Rosie Belsham is on track to realise her professional aspirations with a significant sponsorship deal with prestigious five-star luxury country hotel and golf estate, Matfen Hall. The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in Rosie’s career, offering her access to world-class facilities and support that will enable her to compete at the highest levels of the sport. Matfen Hall’s sponsorship provides the 22-year old with funding to go through the Lalla Aicha Qualifying School in December this year. Rosie will then compete in the 20 weeks of tournament play across the continent. The sponsorship will also help cover some…
Cowdray Golf Club in West Sussex has opened a new par-3 course, topping off a year of considerable investment into its golf experience. Having undergone extensive planning, the re-imagined short course is a creation of five new USGA specification greens and greenside bunkers, each reflecting a similar green complex on the main course at Cowdray. In addition, a new short-game area has been delivered, complete with new practice green and bunker. Cowdray has created a new Academy Membership category for the Par-3 Course, which they hope will resonate with the local community and those keen to learn the game. The…
Almost 2,000 amateur and professional golfers took part in Regional Qualifying for the 2024 Open Championship yesterday (June 24), with just 100 players progressing through to Final Qualifying on July 2. There were 15 Regional Qualifiers around the country, with the Southeast region’s events being held Rochester & Cobham, Moor Park, Bearwood Lakes, Ferndown and North Hants. Royal Blackheath’s professional Freddie Price led the field at Rochester & Cobham with an eight-under-par 63. Price finished ahead of Thanet’s Max Orrin (The Drift) and Canterbury’s Josh Bristow, a PGA trainee at Queenwood Golf Club in Surrey. Faversham’s Robin Wells and Rochester…
Tyrrell Hatton secured his first win since 2020 when surging to a six-shot victory at the LIV Golf League’s latest event. Hatton romped to victory on Sunday at LIV Golf Nashville in Tennessee, shooting a final-round 65 at The Grove for a six-shot win over fellow Englishman Sam Horsfield. Hatton’s win ended a drought that stretched back to the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March 2022 that had the 32-year-old wondering if he’d ever return to the winner’s circle. “Having not won for 31/2 years, you wonder if you’d be able to do it again,” said Hatton, who joined LIV Golf…
South Korea’s Amy Yang won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to claim her first major title at the 75th attempt. The 34-year-old led by two shots going into the final round at Sahalee Country Club in Seattle and was seven clear after 15 holes. Despite a bogey at the 16th and a double bogey at the 17th, she carded a level-par 72 to finish on seven under, three strokes clear of compatriot Jin Young Ko, American Lilia Vu and Japan’s Miyu Yamashita. “I’m lost for words right now,” said Yang, whose repvious best major finish was runner-up at the US…
Spain’s Marta Martin fired a nine-under-par 63 on the final day of the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open to claim her first victory on the Ladies European Tour. The 27-year-old from Madrid had produced rounds of 69 and 67 on the first two days to sit in a share of second place after 36 holes at Royal Beroun Golf Club. But she went on a birdie spree during the final day, rolling in seven consecutive birdies on holes 5-11 which helped her secure a four-shot victory with a total of 17-under-par. It was Martin’s second professional victory and her second in…
Guido Migliozzi won his fourth DP World Tour title at the KLM Open with a sixth birdie of the week at the 18th seeing him prevail from a three-man play-off in the Netherlands. The 27-year-old Italian entered the final day one shot off the lead at The International, but found himself three clear in a tie for top spot at one point and led alone by one early on the back nine before a pair of bogeys left him two behind. He then birdied the 16th and 18th to sign for a roller coaster 70 and finish at 11 under…
Adilson da Silva claimed his 6th Legends Tour title at Seapoint Golf Links winning the OFX Irish Legends after three holes of play-off drama with Sweden’s Patrik Sjöland. Paul Lawrie led by two shots coming into the final day, however, he would drop a shot at the second hole while his playing partner Patrik Sjöland was making birdie. Three further birdies each for the pair of them before the turn would ensure that they headed into the back nine in a share of the lead and setting up a battle coming down the stretch. A double-bogey seven at the tenth…
Jacob Skov Olesen etched his name into the history books at Ballyliffin as he became the first Danish golfer to win The Amateur Championship. The 25-year-old staved off a dogged fightback from the valiant Dominic Clemons in the 36-hole showdown over the Glashedy Links and emerged with a 4&3 victory to put a silver lining on a memorable Championship debut. As well as lifting one of the most prestigious trophies in the amateur game, Olesen’s triumph also earned him an exemption for The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in July, the 2025 US Open and, by tradition, an invitation to…
