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With just one week to go until the World Amateur Team Championships, Abu Dhabi Golf Club’s world-class team have been pulling out all the stops to ensure the course is in perfect condition following the harsh Middle Eastern summer.   The Emirates Golf Federation, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and their Destination Partner, the Department of Culture and Tourism, will host the men’s Eisenhower Trophy from October 18-21, followed by the women’s Espirito Santo Trophy on October 25-28.   As the prestigious event approaches, Director of Golf, Kieren Pratt, alongside his committed agronomy team, has risen to the…

Have you ever wondered why golf balls have dimples instead of a smooth surface? We don’t blame you—even experienced golfers question this after years of overlooking it.Dimples are to golf balls what aglets are to shoelaces. You don’t give them much thought until someone points them out, and then you can’t rest until you know their purpose.Here, we cover why golf balls have dimples and how to choose the best design for your playing style. Why do golf balls have dimples?Golf balls may appear deceptively simple, but their exterior is carefully designed for a reason beyond aesthetics.The dimples on golf balls are the…

LIV Golf’s application for its members to be awarded Official World Golf Ranking points for competing in its 48-player events has been rejected, according to widely circulated reports. The OWGR board informed LIV Golf officials, including LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, of its decision today [Tuesday], confirming that LIV Golf events will continue to not be recognised as events worthy of any world ranking points, something that had been the case since LIV Golf League’s launch in June 2022. The OWGR has cited several reasons for its decision – namely the 54-hole format, the absence of a cut, the limited…

Three-time Open champion Tiger Woods and singer Justin Timberlake have unveiled plans to open a new sports bar close to the Old Course in St Andrews called T-Squared Social. Part-restaurant and part-indoor sports venue, the announcement follows the recent opening of their inaugural T-Squared Social in New York. Housed in the historic New Picture House Cinema on North Street, St Andrews T-Squared Social is set to feature Full Swing golf simulators, 10-pin bowling alleys, darts, and offer a menu of cocktails and traditional dishes. The T-Squared Social in New York features a bar and restaurant, simulator golf bays, bowling and…

David Puig enjoyed a five-shot win in the Asian Tour’s International Series in Singapore to register his maiden victory in the professional game. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who only turned pro 12 months ago after graduating from Arizona State, completed a wire-to-wire triumph at Tanah Merah Country Club after firing a final round 73 to finish the event on 19 under par. Jaewoong Eom from Korea finished second after carding a closing 69, while American Andy Ogletree took another step closer to securing both the Asian Tour and International Series Order of Merits by closing with a 69 to tie for…

The blaze was contained to a hospitality unit between the 1st and 18th holes at Marco Simone A huge fire broke out at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome on Thursday afternoon, just four days after the conclusion of the 44th Ryder Cup. The fire took hold in a hospitality area between the first and 18th holes. Video footage posted on social media showed large plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky and flames engulfing more than half of the temporary three-story structure. Although damage to the unit appears to be extensive, Ryder Cup Europe issued a…

Portmarnock Resort, formerly known as Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, has unveiled its recently remodelled championship golf course under a new brand name – Jameson Golf Links. The rebrand follows the multi-million pound renovation of Bernhard Langer’s original 1995 design, masterminded by Jeff Lynch, director and senior architect at (re)GOLF, and his team on a site inextricably linked to the famous Jameson whiskey dynasty – a family who played an instrumental part in introducing people to the game of golf in Ireland. In the 1850s, John Jameson built his own private course on the site which would have been used…

 Ask almost any golfer and they’ll tell you that hitting a hole-in-one is on their bucket list. But the achievement isn’t guaranteed and evades even top professionals, let alone everyday players.Have you ever managed to hit a hole-in-one on the golf course? And as is custom, did you buy a round of drinks for everyone in the clubhouse afterwards? If you’re a regular golfer, you’re bound to be familiar with the idea of getting the celebratory drinks in after completing one of the game’s biggest challenges.According to statisticians, the average golfer has roughly a one in 12,500 chance of hitting…

 How do you get your additional golf fix when you’re not playing? Magazines, books, live action on the television… all of the above, perhaps?For those who just can’t get enough of the game, YouTube is a bottomless pit of highlights, equipment reviews, interviews and playing tips.However, where are the best places to go?We look at 10 of the best golf YouTube channels worth subscribing to. The 10 best golf YouTube channels 1. Rick Shiels@RickShielsPGAShiels is the No.1 golf YouTuber. The only reason the PGA pro started up a YouTube channel was that he had written to every golf magazine asking whether he…

The European Ryder Cup team’s post-match press conference revealed the inspiration behind the team’s dominant performance in Rome and ended with calls for captain Luke Donald to reprise his role in two years’ time LUKE DONALD: I’m just so happy for these 12 guys, they gave everything this week. They were a pleasure to be around. They made my life very easy and they played like superstars. Not many people gave us a chance, I don’t think, especially two years ago. Yeah, well, we proved them wrong. Last night was a little interesting with the 3-1 American session and what…