Wednesday 9 January 2019
If you really want to get inside the world of professional golf, there’s no one better to talk to than the long-serving caddies Confidante. Travel agent. Psychologist. Fixer. Bouncer. Strategist. Green reader. Sounding board. Proverbial punchbag… the role of the modern Tour caddie is so much more than bag carrier. The perks are big – seven figures big if you get the...
Tuesday 8 January 2019
Padraig Harrington has been confirmed as the European Ryder Cup Captain for the 2020 contest at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin from the 25th to 27th September. Padraig Harrington said he was ‘thrilled’ to be officially announced as the next Captain of the 2020 European Ryder Cup team, but insisted it was not a decision he took lightly. “Obviously I’m thrilled to be named...
Monday 7 January 2019
What you missed: Schauffele’s comeback win, Rose back to World No.1, New Rules, Blicks clubs returned and an Amateur investigated by the USGA We’re only a week in to 2019 and there’s already plenty of stories you might have missed out on. On Tour there were mixed reaction to the new rules and Schauffele’s 11-under 62 to win the first tournament of...
Thursday 3 January 2019
How to get yourself ready for the new World Handicap System For several countries around the world, the World Handicap System came into effect on January 1, 2020. But while it won’t be implemented in the UK until November 2, 2020, it’s still worth getting prepared for the change. Martin Slumbers, R&A Chief Executive, said: “We want to make it more attractive...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 2 January 2019
The new rules of golf officially came in to effect on January 1st, but were you ready for them? We’ve packed everything you need to know, including the biggest rule changes, in to this simple guide… Faster, simpler and fairer. That’s the idea behind the rules modernisation, which is nearly seven years in the making and is the most comprehensive revision...