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How to Read a Championship Course Like a Pro

Watch a tour player stand over an approach shot at a major championship, and you’ll notice something odd: they’re barely looking at the flag. Instead, their eyes drift to the slope behind the green, the direction the grass is growing, the way the wind is bending the flagstick on a nearby hole. Reading a championship […]

Clubs

WITB: Ryan Fox’s Winning Clubs at the 2026 Open Championship

Ryan Fox etched his name into golf history with a dramatic victory at the 2026 Open Championship, capturing the Claret Jug with a birdie on the 72nd hole at Royal Birkdale. The New Zealander became just the second player from New Zealand to win The Open and only the fourth Kiwi to claim a men’s […]

DP World Tour

The Top European Golfers of All Time

Europe has long been a powerhouse in world golf, producing some of the most technically gifted, mentally resilient, and charismatic players in the sport’s history. From Open Championship legends to Ryder Cup heroes, these golfers have shaped the game on both sides of the Atlantic and inspired generations to follow. Let’s take a look at […]

Clubs

What’s In the Bag: Scottie Scheffler – The Open Champion 2025

Scottie Scheffler’s reign at the top of the golf world continued this past weekend with a commanding victory at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. With a final score of 17-under-par and a four-shot cushion over runner-up Harris English, Scottie Scheffler once again proved why he’s the most dominant force in professional golf today. […]

Course Reviews

The Open Championship: History and Heritage

In the world of golf, no tournament carries the gravitas or time-honoured tradition quite like The Open Championship. Known simply as “The Open,” it is the oldest golf tournament in the world, first contested in 1860 on the rugged links of Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland — the birthplace of golf itself. More than a […]

European Tour

Career Highlights of Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy’s journey from a young prodigy in Holywood, Northern Ireland, to one of golf’s all-time greats is a tale of extraordinary talent, relentless ambition, and historic triumphs. With a career spanning nearly two decades as a professional, McIlroy has amassed a collection of accolades that place him among the sport’s elite. From major championships […]

Course Reviews

Open Championship: Upcoming Courses and Charm

The Open Championship, golf’s oldest and most storied major, is synonymous with windswept links, rugged coastlines, and the unpredictable drama of seaside golf. Organised by The R&A, the championship rotates among a select group of elite courses, primarily in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. Unlike other majors with longer-term schedules, The Open’s future venues are […]

Clubs

Masters Triumph of Rory McIlroy: Inside the Winning Bag

Rory McIlroy walked triumphantly down Augusta’s 18th fairway on April 13, 2025, in a coronation years in the making. After a thrilling playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy secured the Masters Tournament title, completing the career Grand Slam and etching his name alongside golf’s immortals. His bag, anchored by a TaylorMade Qi10 driver and a Spider […]

Amateur Golf

Top Golfers to Watch in 2025

The 2025 golf season is shaping up to be a blockbuster, with a cast of players ready to dazzle on the world’s biggest stages. From the pristine fairways of Augusta to the rugged links of Royal Portrush, this year’s top golfers bring a mix of raw talent, proven pedigree, and unfinished business. Here’s a closer […]

Course Reviews

Historic Golf Courses You Must Play

Follow in the footsteps of legends and immerse yourself in the history of golf at these legendary bucket-list venues in the UK, Ireland, Australia and the United States. St. Andrews (Old Course) The Old Course at St Andrews has hosted 30 Open Championships since 1873, more than any other course. Golf has been played across […]

Course Reviews

Golf in Scotland: Top 5 destinations

Scotland has an almost endless choice of legendary courses, so we break it down to the top five destinations to visit on a trip to the birthplace golf. Edinburgh A good place to start is the nation’s capital. With buzzing nightlife and a thriving cultural and comedy scene, it’s little surprise that so many people […]

Majors

The Open 2024: FAQs & Tee Times

The 152nd Open tees off at Royal Troon in Scotland with American Brian Harman defending the Claret Jug. We answer some frequently asked questions and reveal the tee times. The 2024 Open will be played between July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire. The last time Troon hosted The Open was in […]

Majors

Major Championship venues 2024

Here are the dates and venues for 2024’s Major Championships. These golf courses will make it a special year at the Masters, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and The Open. What happened in 2023? In 2023, Jon Rahm saw off Brooks Koepka at Augusta National for his second major win and first green jacket before […]

Course Reviews

PGA Tour Pros’ Favourite Golf Courses

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm are among the biggest names in golf to have revealed their favourite golf courses. Tiger Woods won two of his three Claret Jugs at the Old Course at St. Andrews and loves the place. “Playing at St Andrews is literally the best. It’s like going back […]

Travel

The Open 2023: FAQs & Tee Times

Rory McIlroy returns to the scene of his 2014 Open triumph as the 151st edition tees off at Royal Liverpool, with Cameron Smith defending the Claret Jug. We answer some frequently asked questions and reveal the most eye-catching tee times. The 2023 Open will be played between July 20-23. Preview Fresh off the back of […]

Community

Tiger’s early Christmas gifts for golf fans

Tiger Woods is back! Here’s when he’ll be playing in the run-up to Christmas and why golf fans will get to see how his son Charlie is being inspired by Rory McIlroy. The 15-times major winner had been due to play the Hero World Challenge last week before plantar fasciitis became the latest injury to […]

All Square

The 150th Open 2022: FAQs

The 150th Open Championship is set to tee off at St. Andrews, with Collin Morikawa defending his title and Tiger Woods back playing on his favourite golf course. We answer some frequently asked questions about the golf season’s final and most historic major. When is the tournament being played? July 14-17, 2022. Where is it […]