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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…
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.…
