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Kent professional Cloe Frankish is celebrating after becoming one of five players to earn promotion from the 2018 LET Access Series to the 2019 Ladies European Tour. The 19-year-old from Maidstone secured the vital fifth place in the season’s order of merit, finishing behind Elia Folch, Sanna Nuutinen, Emie Peronnin and Fanny Cnops, to earn her place […]
Francesco Molinari, the reigning Open and Race to Dubai champion, has been named as the 2018 Hilton European Tour Golfer of the Year, winning the prestigious annual award for the first time. A panel comprising members of the golfing media chose Molinari to be the recipient of the distinguished prize following a magnificent 12 months […]
World-renowned PGA coaches Peter Dawson and Gary Smith are combining their expertise for a series of exclusive coaching schools being held in the UK and abroad in 2019. As former professional tour players and world-class coaches, Pater Dawson and Gary Smith have played with, and worked alongside, some of the biggest names in the game, […]
The LPGA Tour’s schedule for 2019 contains more tournaments and more prize money for its players to compete for. Next season’s elite women’s professional tour will comprise 33 events around the world, with over $70 million in prize money up for grabs – a $5 million increase on 2018. The USGA has not confirmed the […]
Wimbledon Park Golf Club’s membership has landed a £65 million payout after members voted on Thursday night to finally accept the neighbouring All England Lawn Tennis Club offered to purchase the club. The 73-acre site on which the golf club sits is already owned by the All England Club, but the lease extends until 2041. […]
Prince’s Golf Club in Kent has announced the launch of a junior foundation, with the aim of bringing through the next generation of local golfing talent to elite and professional level. The Prince’s Foundation provides scholars with club membership, coaching from the team of teaching professionals at Prince’s, clothing, equipment, tournament entry and mentoring to support […]
Francesco Molinari has been named World Sport Star of the Year at the BBC’s Sports Personality Awards. The 36-year-old Italian enjoyed a memorable 2018, most notably winning the Open Championship at Carnoustie in July to secure his first major and become the first Italian to win the title. In September, he helped Europe to Ryder […]
Paul Broadhurst won the John Jacobs Trophy for the second time in three years after topping the Staysure Tour Order of Merit at the conclusion of the 2018 season. The 53 year old from the West Midlands won his second Senior Major at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores, Michigan, in May, adding […]
Roger Chapman secured his first Staysure Tour title in more than six years after defeating Phillip Price in a play-off at the MCB Tour Championship – Seychelles, the final event of Europe’s over 50s’ 2018 season. Chapman, who won two Senior Majors in 2012, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship and US Senior Open, started the […]