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How many more golf courses would you like to see? is a question my wife asks me quite a lot. I’ve been able to see some cracking golf around the world but that only intensifies the urge to explore more… Courses I Want to Visit If I left GB&I today never to return, it would sadden me I missed seeing them but I could sleep at night. The reason to visit is for a multitude of factors. For example, it may have been a recommendation from a trusted source or even to challenge my own palette with regard to golf…
Nelly Korda goes for win number four in a row at the T Mobile Match Play presented by MGM Rewards at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas Q. How does it feel to be here in Shadow Creek? It’s you’re first time at this course, or at this event. What’s it like playing here and what do you make of the course so far? NELLY KORDA: The golf course is amazing, in amazing condition, amazing facility. Yeah, I feel like we’re super lucky to get to play out here. Played the back nine yesterday and then the front nine today in…
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”Of course, these are the words of iconic author Alfred Wainwright, first penned in his 1973 book Coast to Coast. But given the advances in clothing performance, they’re arguably even more relevant today—and they’re certainly relevant when it comes to golf. Best golf waterproofs guideGone are the days when it was 50-50 whether your ‘waterproof shoes’ would actually keep your feet dry on a wet day, and when the guarantee of a suit repelling rain came with the downside of you feeling like you were in a sauna—or worse, a bin bag.Now, there…
Seed Golf is promising to add a splash of colour to the fairways across the world with the launch of its new SD-01 OrangeAF balls. Founded in 2017, the Ireland-based company sells golf equipment direct to consumers at a significantly lower price than other premium brands. Vibrant, visible and boasting the same high performance as the brand’s popular white balls, the eye-catching new OrangeAF ball retails at £30 per dozen – the same as their colourless counterparts. The balls represent the third generation of SD-01, a refinement of Seed’s original signature golf ball. With an ultra-thin urethane cover and the…
PING Europe has announced its support of Macmillan’s Longest Day Golf Challenge and will host 14 teams at Thonock Park Golf Club – the home of PING Europe and its national fitting centre. The Macmillan Longest Day Golf Challenge will see golfers across the country embark on either 36, 72, or 100 holes in one day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. “This challenge is a fantastic way for golfers to show their support of such an important charity,” comments Lisa Lovatt, Managing Director at PING Europe. “Here at Thonock Park, home to our PING Europe headquarters, we are…
Germany’s Stephan Jaeger claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the 135th attempt after shooting a final round 67 to emerge from a crowded leaderboard at the Houston Open and win by one shot. The Munich-born 34-year-old posted rounds of 69, 66 66 and 67 at the Memorial Park Golf Course to finish the week at 12 under, one better than the group of five players who finished tied second, including world no.1 Scottie Scheffler, who missed a five-foot birdie putt on the final hole that would have forced a play-off and a given him a shot at a third…
Golf News talks to David Moon, the golf manager at St Mellion Estate, about the changes he has seen during his 30 years at the popular Cornish venue and how the club is investing for the future April sees you celebrate 30 years at St Mellion. What are you most proud of in terms of how the resort has developed in that time? I’m most proud of how we’ve managed to maintain the balance between being a golf resort and a members’ club. We have always had a very active membership – currently numbering around 700 – and been…
Keita Nakajima overcame a nervy finish as he won his maiden DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open on just his 11th start. Nakajima set the pace early in India with consecutive rounds of 65, putting him firmly in the driving seat. This was followed by a four-under round of 68 to get to 18-under and match the biggest 54-hole lead of the season so far. The 23-year-old Japanese, who spent a record 87 weeks as the world’s top-ranked amateur before turning professional in 2022, started the final day at DLF Golf & Country Club four strokes ahead…
By Phil Casey Former champion Scottie Scheffler will have one eye on his Masters preparations as he bids to become the first player to win on three consecutive starts since 2017. Scheffler followed his five-shot victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational by becoming the first player ever to successfully defend the Players Championship thanks to a closing 64 at Sawgrass. The last player to win three consecutive starts on the PGA Tour was Dustin Johnson, although Scheffler will hope the similarities will end there if he can triumph in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. After winning the Genesis Invitational, WGC-Mexico…
Q. Been a little bit since we have seen you at the Blue Bay LPGA. I know you’ve been up to some things off the course, but what have the last few weeks been like for you? What was it was it like reflecting after the Blue Bay LPGA? LYDIA KO: Yeah, spending a couple weeks overseas was really nice. Blue Bay was another one that we hadn’t been back for a really long time. Played really well. I think the last time I played there or one of the years I was 5-over through the first five holes, so I…
