Monday 16 July 2018
First Round Tee Times have been announced for the 147th Open at Carnoustie Scotland’s Sandy Lyle will get the 147th Open at Carnoustie underway on Thursday morning, teeing up with both Martin Kaymer and Andy Sullivan. Defending champion Jordan Spieth will be playing with Justin Rose and Kiradech Aphibarnrat on Thursday morning at 09:58, while 2007 Champion Padraig Harrington has been drawn...
Thursday 12 July 2018
1 How old were you when you first broke par? My third professional tournament. Never had a handicap in my life. Pretty sure it was Hallamshire. 2 Highlight of your career so far? Haven’t had one! I only remember the lowlights. 3 Favourite hole? The 12th at Augusta. It causes the most problems. It’s quite a conundrum for everyone. No-one has ever really solved it. 4...
Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Wednesday 11 July 2018
Lynx Golf is set to become one of the first golf equipment companies in the world to rid itself of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by making major changes to its supply chain. Owned by husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Steve Elford and Stephanie Zinser, Lynx has committed to spending over £30,000 this year on alternatives for SUPs and to increase plastics recycling resources in its...
Written by Staff writer on Tuesday 10 July 2018
World Records were destroyed when some of the longest drivers in the country sent their balls flying down an RAF runway. American Golf challenged some of the Long Drive stars who’ll be appearing at its 2018 UK Long Drive Final this August to set various World Records and in doing so help celebrate the anniversaries of On Course Foundation and the...
Tuesday 10 July 2018
Ever dreamt of a job where you just play golf? You could be about to swing into that dream post. Visit Scotland are offering one lucky individual a golf job with a difference, albeit it’s not an official job and only temporary for two weeks but who cares right?! Here’s what they say… Scotland is ‘The Home of Golf’; it’s where the...
Written by Camilla Tait on Wednesday 4 July 2018
Dozens of golf courses in the UK have notified members of smoking bans on while the country continues to go through a heatwave. In order to prevent accidental fires and damage, golf courses around the country have been sending out messages to members after deciding to ban smoking anywhere on the course. It’s a measure which has been introduced to protect golf...
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Arguably nobody knows Carnoustie better than the last Open winner here and his caddie, who sat down with TG to talk to us through every twist and turn of the Angus venue… Come the third week in July, Padraig Harrington will be praying for the weather to turn nasty when The Open returns to Carnoustie, scene of the Dubliner’s first of...
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Carnoustie is regarded as one of – if not the – toughest courses among the 10 on The Open Championship rota. The winner in July will need to navigate more than 110 bunkers, the constant winds that whip off the North Sea and the notorious Barry Burn… In order to conquer this course, they will need to play several shots consistently...
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Jack Nicklaus calls it the toughest golf course on The Open rota, so what makes Carnoustie so tricky? We asked the men in charge of getting the course ready for the world’s best … What Craig Boath and Sandy Reid don’t know about Carnoustie isn’t worth knowing. Craig (below left) is the Head Greenkeeper; Sandy (right) is the Links Superintendent. With...
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Inside Carnoustie’s new clubhouse: This is where the Pro’s will be hiding out and even hitting balls during The Open If you’ve ever wondered how the other half live, take a look inside Carnoustie’s spectacular new clubhouse. The £5 million building, which only opened to members and visitors in April, will be converted into a lavish “players’ lounge” during The Open...
Tuesday 3 July 2018
Why Tommy Fleetwood might be the man to pick, plus eight other facts about Carnoustie 1. Carnoustie is the longest Open venue on record, having played at 7,421 yards in 2007. This year it will be reduced to 7,402 yards, but only to accommodate grandstands around the first tee. 2. Golfing greats Allan Robertson, Old Tom Morris and James Braid all fiddled with...
Written by Staff writer on Wednesday 27 June 2018
Phil Mickelson has elaborated on moment of madness at the US Open, where he hit a moving ball, saying “hopefully one day we can laugh about it”. Lefty was at a charity event in conjunction with his sponsor KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, where he was quizzed about the incident at Shinnecock – which he apologised for via text message last week. “It took...
Written by Today's Golfer taff writer on Monday 25 June 2018
This is one of the coolest fitting bays we’ve ever seen – and it’s now open to anyone. The Grove in London has set up a custom-fitting experience that introduces everyday golfers to tour-inspired game analysis and equipment recommendations. Permanently on site as part of The Grove’s extensive practice facilities, the Tour Truck Experience offers amateur golfers the opportunity to feel like...
Written by PA Sport on Wednesday 20 June 2018
Peter Thomson, Australia’s five-time British Open champion, has died aged 88 The first Australian player to win the Open Championship major died at his home in Melbourne at 9am local time on Wednesday, his family told PGA Australia (PGAA). Thomson had suffered from Parkinson’s disease for more than four years, the body said. Aged 24, Thomson became one of the youngest winners of...
Written by Staff writer on Friday 15 June 2018
Macmillan Cancer Support’s legendary golf fundraising challenge, which sees golfers tackle 72 holes in one day, is returning on Thursday 21 June. The Longest Day Golf Challenge sees a team of four cover over 20 miles of course in one day and ask friends and family for sponsorship. Every penny raised will help Macmillan support the growing number of people living with...
Wednesday 6 June 2018
In his latest column for TG, Andrew Cotter talks about why his view has changed with age about the men and women he once idolised. Once upon a time, long, long ago, I stopped believing. More precisely, I stopped believing in the magic of sports stars, no longer idolising them as I did. Because as a child that’s certainly the way...
Wednesday 6 June 2018
Ex-Royal Marine Aaron Moon lost his leg after being blown up in Afghanistan. But he won’t let that stop him achieving his dream of playing on the European Tour. This is his story… Golf was never more than a hobby for Aaron Moon. He simply didn’t have the time. When he wasn’t serving in the Marines, he was playing rugby for...
Tuesday 5 June 2018
Discovery and the PGA Tour have announced plans to form a new alliance, with the aim of creating an international multi-platform home for golf outside the United States. But what does that mean? For Sky Sports, who have been a major part of golf coverage in the UK for over 20 years, it could indicate the start of a difficult road...
Tuesday 29 May 2018
The R&A have revealed a new Women in Golf Charter aimed at increasing the number of women and girls participating in the sport. The new Women in Golf Charter is part of the organisation’s drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry. The new Charter...
Monday 21 May 2018
Need help with your short game? Whether you struggle on your wedge shots, in the sand or on the greens, we’re here to help! We’re teaming up with Shane Lowry to answer your burning questions around short-game! All you need to do is ask your question on our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram… OR email us editorial@todaysgolfer.co.uk before 9am Tuesday 22nd May!...