Family-friendly golf resorts in Europe

Check out these superb golf resorts in Europe where you’ll be able to play great courses while keeping the kids entertained for a memorable vacation. Some of the best golf resorts in Europe excel when it comes to providing a great blend of golf and family activities. Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort in Provence, […]

History of Titleist: An X-ray vision

Titleist, maker of the PGA Tour‘s most popular ball used by Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas, dates back to the 1930s, an amateur golfer, a missed putt and an X-ray. The American golf equipment brand, also known for manufacturing clubs and bags, is owned by the Acushnet Company, with its headquarters in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Acushnet […]

Glorious golf around Lake Garda

The stunning landscape around the largest of the Italian lakes, midway between Milan and Venice, is reflected in the region’s fabulous golf courses and resorts. Here’s our quick tour. Visitors to Lake Garda’s 90 miles of shoreline can enjoy the local wine and cuisine and soak up the historic charm of towns such as Peschiera […]

Rickie Fowler holds the winner's trophy after winning on the first play-off hole on the 18th green during the final round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament at Detroit Country Club, Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

What’s in Rickie Fowler’s winning golf bag?

Rickie Fowler won his first PGA Tour title in nearly five years with a dramatic play-off victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit. Here’s the clubs he used. Fowler hit a dramatic final-hole birdie for a bogey-free 68 on the final day at Detroit Golf Club, putting him tied on 24 under alongside Adam […]

Tee off on a trip to Australia

Golfers looking to hit the fairways during a trip to Australia are spoilt for choice with plenty of great courses to go with the glorious climate and beautiful landscapes. Here’s a quick tour. The most popular tourist destination is the wonderful city of Sydney, home to golf courses which provide a true taste of Australian […]

TaylorMade’s new Stealth black irons & Bomber iron

TaylorMade has gone to the dark side with the new limited-edition black version of its Stealth irons, as well as the new black Stealth Bomber iron. Earlier this year, TaylorMade upgraded its ground-breaking Stealth range of clubs with the Stealth 2 drivers, fairway woods, and hybrids. The Stealth irons remained the same but with the […]

Cape Verde: Viveiro Golf & Country Club

The archipelago of Cape Verde off the west coast of Africa is an unspoiled year-round holiday destination – and it now has its first international standard golf course. The remote string of small islands are home to stunning beaches, pretty seaside towns and mountainous interior. With year-round sunshine and warm weather and a fascinating mix […]

Horse Riding & Golf Experiences in Europe

We’ve picked out four superb resorts in the Algarve, Sardinia, Andalucia and Scotland where you can combine world-class golf and accommodation with fantastic horse riding experiences. Quinta do Lago, The Algarve Quinta do Lago is located in the Algarve within the Ria Formosa nature reserve. It’s a 5-star retreat, home to three world-class golf courses […]

What’s in Keegan Bradley’s winning golf bag?

Keegan Bradley claimed a sixth win on the PGA Tour with victory at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut. It was a mixed bag for the Srixon/Cleveland staffer. The 2011 PGA champion shot a final-round two-under-par 68 at TPC River Highlands to finish on 23 under, three ahead of fellow Americans Zac Flair and Brian Harman. […]

What’s in Wyndham Clark’s winning golf bag?

Wyndham Clark held off Rory McIlroy to claim his first major title with a one-shot victory at the 123rd U.S. Open. Let’s take a look in his golf bag. The 29-year-old American ended on 10 under at Los Angeles Country Club, one shot ahead of McIlroy who only made one birdie all day as he […]

PGA and DP World Tours to merge with LIV Golf

The PGA and DP World Tours will merge with the Saudi-backed circuit LIV Golf from the start of next season in a huge shake-up of professional golf. The merger will end the acrimonious split in the sport following the formation of LIV Golf and bring to an end the ongoing litigation between LIV, the PGA […]

Pathway to Stardom: Europe’s Mini-Tours

European golf has a number of mini-tours which offer pathways to the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour for the game’s rising stars. In the men’s game, the DP World Tour, formerly known as the European Tour, is the leading professional golf tour in Europe. The organisation also operates the developmental Challenge Tour, which […]

What’s in Xander Schauffele’s winning golf bag?

Xander Schauffele won his sixth PGA Tour title at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. Let’s take a look at the club set-up he used to get the job done. The American celebrated a three-stroke swing on the final hole with a birdie after rookie Sahith Theegala made a double bogey minutes earlier. The […]

The new PXG 0311 Gen5 irons

PXG has launched three new irons in its GEN5 series featuring innovative technologies to improve speed, launch and forgiveness for all levels of golfer. The line-up includes the players 0311 T, the players distance 0311 P, and the larger game improvement 0311 XP. Overview The new clubs improve on PXG’s GEN4 line-up with a new […]

Golf scoring formats explained

Golf’s various scoring formats can be confusing, so here’s our handy explainer of how they work and how you can calculate your handicap when playing each format. Before we explain the different scoring formats, here’s a quick outline of golf’s three scoring systems. Strokeplay: A player’s total number of strokes is counted over one or […]