Category Archives: Golf News UK

HOYLAKE TO HOST OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2022

The 151st Open is to played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake) from July 14-17, 2022. The occasion will mark the 13th time that The Open has been played over the famous Merseyside links, where many of the greatest names in the sport have lifted the iconic Claret Jug. The Open was last played at Hoylake in […]

Betfred backs British Masters

The European Tour has announced UK-based bookmakers Betfred as the new title sponsor of the British Masters. The agreement, for an initial two years, marks another new chapter for the historic tournament, which has been a popular part of the European Tour’s schedule for the past four seasons after returning in 2015 following a seven-year absence. […]

MITCHELL SPRINGS SURPRISE AT HONDA CLASSIC

Little-known American Keith Mitchell holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th to win his first PGA Tour title – and his first ever win as a professional – at the Honda Classic. Mitchell’s nine-under-par total saw him finish one shot ahead of Brooks Koepka and Rickie Fowler, ranked three and seven in the world, […]

Kitayama secures second European Tour title at Oman Open

America’s Kurt Kitayama produced a remarkable final day comeback at Al Mouj Golf to win his second European Tour title of the season at the Oman Open. The American, who won his first European Tour title at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita earlier this season, played a marathon 33 holes on the final […]

Taking a look at the biggest upsets in Masters history

There’s no two ways about it, winning the U.S Masters is often regarded as the pinnacle of a golfer’s career. From Jack Nicklaus’ six title wins to Tiger Woods’ amazing record-breaking success in 1997, the world’s best have all revelled in the glory at Augusta National. But the Masters isn’t just a platform for the […]

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Swingers launches 16th Season

Flying Club Swingers, Virgin Atlantic’s hugely popular golf loyalty programme, returns this March with new partners and new competitions which are sure to bring much excitement to its 16th season. Long-term sponsors Stewart Golf, Dirty Dog, SkyCaddie, Gleneagles, Blunt Umbrellas, Hertz, Level 4 Golf and GolfNews all return, providing amazing prizes and giveaways throughout the season. […]

MOLINARI’S SWEET 64 SECURES BAY HILL TITLE

Francesco Molinari produced a stunning final round 64 to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational by two shots at Bay Hill in Florida. The 36-year-old Italian, who was five shots behind leader Matthew Fitzpatrick after 54 holes, sank a 44-foot birdie putt at the last hole for a his eight-under par round, which took his total […]

NEW OVER 50s TOUR TEES OFF AT PRINCE’S

Over 50s golfers wanting to play in tournaments at different courses across the south east will soon have a new option available. The inaugural event in the Southeast Over 50s Golf Tour takes place at Prince’s Golf Club in Kent on April 5, followed by five other qualifying tournaments building towards a Grand Final at […]

England pair pick up top amateur prizes in Florida

England teenage internationals Conor Gough and Annabell Fuller pulled off a national double when they won the individual titles at the Major Champions Invitational at Bella Collina in Florida. Gough was 15-under in the boys’ event, while Fuller was 11-under in the girls’ championship. The Major Champions Invitational, which is in its second year, was […]