Mark Flanagan

Written by Mark Flanagan

Mark Flanagan has spent 25 years as a sports journalist. He has written for multiple golf magazines and can often be found missing putts from inside gimme range.
Mark Flanagan
Pretty little swings 1

Those pretty little swings – Part 1

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but Editor Mark Flanagan thought he would give it a go anyway, picking his all-time…

The 2023 Masters Champions Dinner attendees

The 2023 Champions Dinner – how many can you name?

There were 34 men at the 2023 Champions Dinner and test your Masters knowledge by trying to name as many as you can.

Masters - 18 greatest rounds

The 18 greatest rounds at The Masters – Part 1

Augusta National has been the scene for some of the greatest rounds in history. Mark Flanagan picks the best 18 ever seen at The Masters

A golfing experience fit for a King

A golfing experience fit for a King

The world-famous Fairmont St Andrews resort has hosted the great and good of world golf. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan paid it a visit.

Who stays coolest in the heat of battle will always be the biggest Major factor

Who stays coolest in the heat of battle will always be the biggest Major factor

In the build-up to the 2023 Masters there has been a particular focus on concerns over golf courses being overpowered but, as Golf Today editor…

Augusta National - Architectural experts have their say

The 18 greatest rounds at The Masters – Part 2

Augusta National has been the scene for some of the greatest rounds in history. Mark Flanagan picks the best 18 ever seen at The Masters

Masters - 18 greatest rounds

The 18 greatest rounds at The Masters – Part 3

Augusta National has been the scene for some of the greatest rounds in history. Mark Flanagan the best 18 ever seen at The Masters

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters - Part 1

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters – Part 1

Augusta has provided the backdrop to some of sport’s most iconic moments. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan counts down his top 18

The 2023 Callaway Jaws wedges

Roger Cleveland gives Callaway’s Jaw range a major revamp

Two new grinds and innovative Tungsten element certain to enhance appeal of popular wedge family

The 2023 Masters sets a new standard for intrigue

The 2023 Masters sets a new standard for intrigue

The 2023 Masters begins in two weeks but Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan can’t wait for the build-up… nevermind the golf

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters - Part 2

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters – Part 2

Augusta has provided the backdrop to some of sport’s most iconic moments. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan counts down his top 18

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters - Part 3

The 18 most iconic moments at The Masters – Part 3

Augusta has provided the backdrop to some of sport’s most iconic moments. Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan counts down his top 18

Turning down free golf reminds us why the BBC has had its day

Turning down free golf reminds us why the BBC has had its day

Yesterday the Guardian reported on the BBC’s unwillingness to show PGA Tour highlights, even though it was offered them for free. Mark Flanagan has his…

The Next Tour home page

Trackman’s NEXT Golf Tour proves an instant success

An indoor tournament that utilises the best in golf simulator technology… what a brilliant idea. The only thing Golf Today editor Mark Flanagan was left…

Sawgrass - 17th iconic moments

The 17th hole at Sawgrass’s 18 most iconic moments – Part 1

It might be less than 130 yards, but the legendary Island Green hole at Sawgrass has staged some of the most famous moments in golf.…

Sawgrass - iconic moments 2

The 17th hole at Sawgrass’s 18 most iconic moments – Part 2

It might be less than 130 yards, but the legendary Island Green hole at Sawgrass has staged some of the most famous moments in golf.…

Sawgrass - iconic moments 3

The 17th hole at Sawgrass’s 18 most iconic moments – Part 3

It might be less than 130 yards, but the legendary Island Green hole at Sawgrass has staged some of the most famous moments in golf.…

WARNING... PGA Tour changes for 2024 likely to cause widespread outbreak of apathy

WARNING… PGA Tour changes for 2024 likely to cause widespread outbreak of apathy

The PGA Tour is making some big changes for the 2024 season. It is a big deal for the players and sponsors but, as Mark…

A group of golfers on the tee.

UK golf spending jumps by 20% in just five years

Sheffield Hallam University report outlines how golf industry in the UK is worth more than £5bn

Pretty little swings

Those pretty little swings – Part 2

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder but Editor Mark Flanagan thought he would give it a go anyway, picking his all-time…