Author: Sofia
Despite the one-sided nature of the Presidents Cup, you can’t beat four days of team match play and a singles finale. The International team, represented by the best players outside of Europe and the USA, face the USA, but since the first match in 1994, the Internationals have won just once. There has also been one tie in the 14 editions of the event. So it is fair to say America has enjoyed much success in the tournament, which continued at Royal Montreal in 2024. Jim Furyk led his side to a convincing 18.5-11.5 victory at Royal Montreal two years…
The Presidents Cup is back and the PGA Tour is bringing a different type of event to your television screens. Stroke play is out for the week, and team match play is in. Team USA is on a streak of 10 consecutive victories in the event, and since 1994 when it started, the Internationals have won the event once. Medinah Country Club, host of the 2012 Ryder Cup, welcomes the players, with the International Team still looking for their first victory on foreign soil. Geoff Ogilvy will captain the away side in Illinois, taking over from Mike Weir, while Brandt…
Nairn Golf Club is offering golfers and visitors the chance to experience one of the most iconic halfway houses in golf in an entirely new way – with exclusive private dining at the historic Bothyafter the halfway house service for members and guests has finished. Stepping inside the famous white stone building beside the 9th green isone of the manyhighlightsof playing Nairn’s Championship Course. The opportunity to take in the breathtaking views across the Moray Firth before heading out for the back nine is part of what makes a round at Nairn so special. That experience was enhanced in 2025…
Matt has been playing golf since the age of 13 and was largely inspired to take up the game by countless family members who played golf during his childhood. Matt is a member at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal playing off a 5 handicap, just a pitching wedge away from his hometown of Dover where he went to school and grew up. He has previously been a member at Etchinghill and Walmer and Kingsdown in Kent. Having studied history at the University of Liverpool, Matt went on to pass his NCTJ Exams in Manchester a year later to fulfil his lifelong ambition…
When was the last time you went for a wedge fitting? Have you ever had a wedge fitting? For most of you, the answers will probably be never and no. Whilst driver and iron fittings have grown in popularity, many golfers are still choosing their wedges with little input or consultation from fitters. The sheer variety of options available could be a factor behind this. Modern wedges aren’t simply differentiated by loft, with manufacturers offering a range of bounce and grind options designed to suit different swings, turf conditions and types of shot. And according to Avoda UK and European…
As you would expect from a major, it is a stellar field featuring all of the game’s big guns and in-form players– but how do you qualify for the PGA Championship? The tournament heads to Texas in 2027, with Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth among the hometown heroes looking to contend for the Wanamaker Trophy. Spieth is still chasing the elusive Career Grand Slam, with his last major victory coming in 2017. Aaron Rai will be the defending champions after his victory at Aronimink in 2026. The PGA Championship is the second major tournament of season and there are several…
Paul has been playing golf for around a fourth of a Century, whilst his time on this Earth is rapidly approaching half a Century! During that time his handicap, on average, has gone down around half a shot a year and is currently at 8. His general love of Sport included a time studying the Philosophy and Sociology of Sport. In 2013 he co-authored a book chapter ‘The good and bad of youth sport today’. His passion for youth sport is equally matched in his role heading up the Buyer’s Guides for National Club Golfer. He wants to inform golfers what gear is the best…
The PGA Tour’s fall schedule creates a noticeably different competitive environment from the summer’s major championships and FedExCup Playoffs. Fields change, courses receive less familiar attention, and players arrive with sharply different objectives. Some are protecting their status, while others use the stretch to strengthen their position before another season begins. Weather can introduce further uncertainty. Those differences also influence how tournaments are assessed, making the fall an interesting period for examining form, motivation, course suitability and changing expectations. Fall Fields Shift the Competitive Balance Fall tournaments rarely resemble the strongest fields assembled for majors or signature events. With many…
Parts of Seaford Head Golf Course could be relocated inland as coastal erosion threatens the long-term future of two of the Sussex course’s most iconic holes. Seaford Town Council, which manages the course, has unveiled proposals to move the existing 17th green and 18th tees further inland in response to the ongoing erosion of the nearby cliffs. The council says the future of the current holes is becoming “increasingly uncertain” and has been working with specialist golf course architect Gareth Williams of GWD Design over a number of years to develop plans for their relocation. A Town Council spokesperson said…
A bit of a late bloomer to the game of golf, Max fell in love with the sport when he attended Saturday coaching sessions down at his local golf club after being inspired by friends and family members. Max has remained a member of Eden Golf Club in Carlisle for a number of years now as he looks to get his handicap down into single figures. Most of his golfing career has been spent battling a permanent slice off the tee, which has led to some ugly rounds. Having studied at the University of Sunderland, Max is starting out his dream career…
