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Tom Phillips begins work as the new CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET)
Tom Phillips has officially begun his new role as CEO of the Ladies European Tour (LET), marking the beginning of an exciting new era for the tour and for women’s professional golf globally.
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The rise of Matt Fitzpatrick: What’s next for the US Open winner?
It’s fair to say the US Open win has been the highlight for the young Englishman so far, but how did he get here?
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World Handicap System has created a more level playing field
New World Handicap System data shows it has effectively made club competitions fairer, particularly by reducing an unfair advantage Category 1 players used to have.
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Several golf courses have reported fires in recent days
Several golf clubs have reported fires on their venues since the start of this month as numerous courses have introduced smoking bans.
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Golf club invests Covid grant in short-game facility
A Cumbrian golf club has invested the business grant it received due to Covid in its future by building a short-game facility.
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Meet the head golf professional: Phil Waugh
From Brampton Golf Club in Cumbria, Phil talks about how he manages all the work that needs doing, teaching the game to juniors and his impressive playing career.
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The reconfiguration of Whittington Heath Golf Club
Earlier this year Whittington Heath, which was reconfigured and extended due to HS2, opened following a huge course redevelopment project under main contractor John Greasley Ltd.
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“It’s been a big, positive progression”
Ladies European Tour CEO Alex Armas feels Aramco Team Series events are having a hugely positive overall impact on the circuit.
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Rounds of golf sees only a slight fall on 2021’s levels
The first quarterly year-on-year golf participation research which isn’t distorted by course lockdowns shows a slight drop – but significant growth compared with long-term data.
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Drawings and details of The R&A’s Glasgow golf concept are released
The R&A has revealed the name of its new ‘golf concept’ that will open in Glasgow next summer, along with artistic drawings and other details.
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The butterfly that’s thriving thanks to a golf club
A rare species of butterfly is being studied on a wildlife conservation course, which should lead to it thriving. And it’s all thanks to Cirencester Golf Club.
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“I’ve never experienced conditions as punishing as this summer”
The course manager of a golf club in Kent has said in his 40 years of greenkeeping he has never experienced conditions like what he has this summer.
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“Do they know how much water it takes to make cement?”
Environmental campaigners have been mocked online for filling golf holes at courses in France with cement to make a point about irrigation – even though water is required to make cement.
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Campaigns launched to prevent two more former golf courses becoming housing estates
Residents and some local councillors near two golf clubs that closed down in recent years are campaigning to ensure the green spaces are not converted into housing.
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Meet the golf manager: Max Stockwell
The golf manager at Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club in Cornwall details what managing the club has been like since the pandemic started and being an England Golf ‘Club of the Year’ finalist.
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Patrick Reed: A raft of big-name golfers will compete on the Asian Tour
Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has said the balance of power in world golf will continue to sway as some golfing ‘superstars’ will compete on the Asian Tour.