Category Archives: Golf News UK

RYDER CUP PREVIEW: MEET THE TEAMS

TEAM EUROPE Captain: Luke Donald Vice-Captains: José Maria Olazabal, Thomas Bjorn, Francesco Molinari, Eduardo Molinari, Nicolas Colseaerts JON RAHM Age: 28 World ranking: 3 Ryder Cup Appearances: 2 (’18, ‘21) Record: P3 W1 L2 H0 It’s amazing to think that this will only be Rahm’s second Ryder Cup. Popular with fans on both sides of […]

American Golf tees up Garmin giveaway during Ryder Cup week

American Golf is hosting a nationwide Garmin Target Challenge across its retail stores until Sunday, October 1 to celebrate both the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup drawing the 2023 summer season to a close. Golfing buddies, families, and friends alike are being invited to head down to their nearest retail store to give their best swing […]

44TH RYDER CUP PREVIEW: WHO WILL RULE IN ROME?

Can Zach Johnson’s star-studded US team maintain its grip on the Ryder Cup or will Luke Donald’s mixture of proven major winners and talented youngsters capitalise on a home draw and superior course knowledge to win the trophy back for Europe when the dust finally settles at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club? The hosting […]

RYDER CUP PREVIEW: YOUR HOLE-BY-HOLE GUIDE TO MARCO SIMONE

With thick rough, a smattering of water, plenty of risk-and-reward options, and tricky greens, Marco Simone Golf & Country Club’s 7,291-yard course is set to provide the perfect setting for thrilling match play golf.   1          Par 4, 445 yards This mid-length, slight dogleg, which gently rises from tee to green, provides a surprisingly soft […]

Sir Michael Bonallack passes away aged 88

Sir Michael Bonallack, the most successful British amateur golfer of the post-war era, and one of golf’s most pre-eminent administrators, died yesterday (September 26) in St Andrews at the age of 88. Born in Chigwell, Essex, in 1934, Bonallack first showed an aptitude for golf on a family holiday to Devon when, at the age […]

QHotels launches ‘Get Ahead of the Game’ early bird offer for 2024 golf breaks

The QHotels Collection has unveiled an exclusive offer for 2024 which is set to elevate golfing experiences at its seven golf resorts across the UK. The ‘Get Ahead of the Game’ package, which is only available when booking direct, starts from £105 per person and includes overnight accommodation, a round of golf, a three-course evening […]

Golf Pride launches new range of Reverse Taper putter grips

Golf Pride has unveiled an all-new range of Reverse Taper putter grips as part of its new Stroke Enhancement Collection. Reverse Taper is a new technology that stabilises both hands during the putting stroke for a squarer putter face at impact – regardless of the player’s gripping style. The new Reverse Taper design features a […]

England Seniors win R&A Home Internationals

England Seniors were crowned R&A Home Internationals champions after a stunning performance from the women’s team at a wet and windy West Kilbride GC in Scotland. Following England Men’s European Team Championship win in Czech Republic a couple of weeks prior, they managed to comfortably beat Ireland on the first day but lost their matches […]