19th Hole

Stableford Scoring System Format

The Stableford Scoring System Format

The system was invented in 1931 by Dr. Frank Stableford

Up Close & Personal

Sir Nick Faldo’s love affair with the game’s oldest and greatest championship goes all the way back to 1973

Top Golf Courses from Around the Globe

The game of golf has enthralled people for centuries. Enthusiasts spend a large amount of time and money creating the perfect golf experience. Across the…

The lowest golf course in the world

Furnace Creek Golf Course, in California’s Death Valley, lies 214 feet below sea level, 6,236 yards off the back tees and a par 70.

The Ryder Cup – Match history & records 1927 – 2012

The origins of the Ryder Cup date back to two unofficial matches in 1921 and 1926, when a group of American professionals, including Walter Hagen,…

How the Official World Golf Ranking works (from January 1st, 2007)

  RELATED STORIES Latest Official World Golf Ranking Changes to the system (from 01/01/2007) NEWS & TOUR TOP STORIES Nick Faldo receives his Knighthood LPGA…

Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs

Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs. Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs. Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs. Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs. Loandon’s boutiqu a golf clubs.…

The Career of Seve Ballesteros

The Career of Seve Ballesteros Five times a major champion, 91 worldwide victories, 61 weeks as world no. 1 and the man who rejuvenated European…

The Oldest Winners

The Oldest WinnersOf any Major Championship: Men – Julius Boros, 48 years 4 months and 18 days when he won the US PGA Championship in…

The Major Championships

The Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup The ladies’ equivalent of the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup was first played in 1990, the brainchild of Karsten Solheim, the Norwegian-American…

Association of Golf Writers Trophy

Association of Golf Writers Trophy Since 1951, when Max Faulkner (left) won, it is chosen by a poll of members of the Association and awarded…

Dormie – meaning and origin

Here, we break down the meaning of ‘dormie’ and the history of how the term came to be.

The ‘Grand Slam’

Solheim Records

Solheim Records Largest margin of victory in ind. matches Most Solheim Cup Events played (of 13) Most matches won Margin of victory in Overall competition…

Holed out at last…

Holed out at last…We love golf dearly, but it is perhaps possible to take this passion too far. For instance, beyond – or in these…

How many eagles and birdies does Tiger Woods make?

How many eagles and birdies does Tiger Woods make?The simple answer is – a lot, as these figures, compiled from his official PGA Tour record,…

The Major Championships

The tallest professional golfers

Great golf has been played by golfers of every size and shape, including golfers with severe handicaps. However, very tall yet successful golfers are a…

Who is the golfer in the European Tour logo?

Who is the golfer in the European Tour logo? The current silhouette is that of Harry Vardon (born 9 May 1870 – died 20 March…