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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.Â
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The Ryder Cup: How does it work?
The eyes of the sporting world turn to Italy in late September, as the beautiful Marco Simone Golf and Country Club plays host to the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup.
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The origins and evolution of the Ryder Cup: A historic golfing rivalry
Not long to wait now for golf fans, as one of the most anticipated events in the sport looms ever larger on the horizon.
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Distance restrictions on golf balls proposal ‘should be stronger’
The majority of two groups of golf course architects believe the controversial proposal to test golf balls to address the impacts of hitting distance in golf doesn’t go far enough.
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Work starts on building 14 homes at Deane Golf Club
Developers have started building 14 detached four and five-bedroom homes on land by Deane Golf Club in Bolton.
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R&A to provide £2 million of funding for junior golf
The R&A has agreed to renew its partnership with junior golf charity the Golf Foundation and will provide it with £2 million of funding over the next four years.
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All’s well at Fulwell
Fulwell Golf Club in London has recently made a number of changes, including new tee placements and sustainability measures. Here, secretary Murray Cook takes us through what’s been introduced.
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Combating summer stress in turfgrass
Kelly-Marie Clack, Origin Amenity Solutions’ agronomy technical manager, provides a range of solutions greenkeepers can deploy to reduce summer stress on turfgrass.
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UK student greenkeeper finalists named
Toro, Reesink UK and greenkeeping association BIGGA Â have revealed the finalists of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year and Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year.
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John Deere extends partnership with the Ladies European Tour
John Deere and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have extended their longstanding relationship with an upgraded three-year partner agreement.
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Crondon Park Golf Club invests in Kubota
Major, course-wide investment and redevelopment plans at Essex’s Crondon Park Golf Club have taken a big step forward thanks to the recent installation of a brand-new machinery fleet package from George Browns.
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The rise and spread of golf in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, golf is more than just a game—it’s becoming a part of the community fabric.
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Fairway fortune: How casinos tee up sponsorship in golf
As casinos sponsor golf tournaments, events, and players, they not only contribute to the growth of the sport but also enhance their own brand image and audience engagement.
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“We’re seeing an industry that five years running has added golfers”
The chief executive of Acushnet Holdings, the company behind the golf brands Titleist and FootJoy, has said the Covid-fueled surge in participation is lasting longer than many had predicted.
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UK golf participation strong in first half of 2023
New data shows that member and visitor golf participation in the UK and Ireland in the first half of 2023 was very strong and showed little sign of a post-pandemic fall.
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New2Golf girls gain their first handicaps
A group of eight girls from Nefyn and North Wales golf clubs have just gained their first handicaps under the World Handicap System.