Written by Simon Bale
Simon Bale is the publisher of Golf Today. A low single-figure handicap golfer, he was previously a major shareholder and course reviewer for Top100GolfCourses.com for over a decade, starting in 2010. Through this role, he developed extensive knowledge of golf course design and architecture while playing more than 300 courses worldwide.
Simon is also the founder of Media Drive, a leading digital golf marketing agency which he successfully directed from 2008 to 2024.
As a lifelong student of the game, Simon takes an analytical approach to both equipment technology and swing mechanics—insights sharpened by two years working in a pro shop under the guidance of experienced professional Rae Sargent, alongside 15 years in equipment marketing. His deep understanding of the elite and professional game is further reinforced by his role as the father of elite-level Surrey county player Henry Bale, and by the strategic partnerships he forged with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour (DPWT) throughout his career at Media Drive.
He has now turned his full attention to covering all aspects of the sport for Golf Today, regularly attending tour events and visiting global golf destinations to deliver authentic, first-hand reviews and original imagery.
New R&A Film Charts Michael Chuma’s Journey From Nkandabwe to African Amateur Golf
A new short film follows the Zambian golfer’s rise through community programmes, international competition and a high-performance pathway supporting young African talent.
The R&A Marks 10 Years of Greenlinks at The 154th Open
Royal Birkdale spectators will encounter renewable energy, refill stations and habitat-focused projects as The R&A reports lower emissions and five Championships without waste going to…
Callaway Golf Europe Launches Pass It On Film Ahead of The Open
The 60-second film connects Royal Birkdale’s major championship stage with a grandfather, his grandson and the municipal course where a new golfer begins to learn…
2026 Open Championship Preview from Royal Birkdale
The final men’s major of 2026 brings a powerful field to a renovated Royal Birkdale, where leading contenders must solve fast links conditions and more…
Pin Vision Partners With HowDidiDo and intelligentgolf on Unified GPS and Scoring Platform
The integration will put live flag yardages, digital scoring, pace-of-play data and club updates inside the member apps golfers already use.
Provision Events Completes Genesis Scottish Open Fan Experience Village
The project was the first completed event under a three-year tournament partnership, with the delivery team now moving directly into further championship work during a…
Steven Fisk Wins ISCO Championship Playoff for Second PGA TOUR Title
A steady par on the third extra hole ended a tense duel at Hurstbourne and strengthened Fisk’s position in the FedExCup standings.
Tom Kim Wins 2026 Genesis Scottish Open With Closing 64
The South Korean completed a full-circle return at The Renaissance Club, controlling the back nine to secure his maiden DP World Tour and Rolex Series…
Haeran Ryu Wins Amundi Evian Championship Playoff for Back-to-Back Majors
The South Korean followed her record 60 on Saturday with two late birdies on the 18th, defeating Brooke Henderson after both finished regulation at 19…
Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre & Min Woo Lee Share Genesis Scottish Open Lead
The former champions and overnight leader reached 12-under by different routes, setting up a tightly packed final round at The Renaissance Club.
Lucas Glover Leads ISCO Championship by One Shot Into Final Round
A cooler putter reduced Glover’s advantage at Hurstbourne, while Aaron Wise’s closing birdies set up a tight Sunday contest in Louisville.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen Share Scottish Open Lead After Fog Suspension
The co-leaders face different workloads on Sunday after coastal fog delayed play twice, leaving 31 players within five shots at The Renaissance Club.
Haeran Ryu Shoots Major-Record 60 to Lead Amundi Evian Championship
Haeran Ryu surged three shots clear at Evian after becoming the first player to shoot 60 in major-championship history.
Lucas Glover Leads ISCO Championship by Two Shots After 36 Holes
Glover followed last week’s John Deere Classic top-three finish with another fast start, reaching 13-under at Hurstbourne Country Club despite rain and a delayed second…
McIlroy, Smith and Kim Share Genesis Scottish Open Halfway Lead
Smith produced the lowest round of the week to catch McIlroy and Kim, with 17 players separated by only three shots heading into the weekend.
Lottie Woad Leads Amundi Evian Championship After Second-Round 64
The English world No. 4 overturned a four-shot deficit with eight birdies, taking a one-stroke advantage over Aki Iwai into the weekend at Evian Resort…
Gil Hanse to Restore Bermuda’s Mid Ocean Club as Rare Macdonald Film Surfaces
The all-18-hole project will recover Charles Blair Macdonald and Seth Raynor’s design, while a newly uncovered 1926 film may provide the only known moving images…
Lara Tennant and Bryan Hoops Complete American Double at Frilford Heath
Tennant overturned a three-shot deficit on the back nine, while Hoops produced the second-lowest round of the week to secure a commanding six-shot victory.
OGIO Launches 55-Litre Renegade Go Bag for Work and Travel
The new travel bag switches between backpack, shoulder and hand-carry configurations, with 10 pockets, a separate shoe compartment and weather-resistant panels.
Lucas Glover Birdies Final Two Holes for 63, Shares First-Round Lead at ISCO Championship
The 46-year-old posted his second consecutive opening-round 63 on TOUR, tying three others atop the leaderboard.