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 longterm 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 golf course and 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.
Michael Stewart & Jack Buchanan Share Alfred Dunhill Links Lead
Stewart made the most of a late invitation at Carnoustie, while Buchanan found form at Kingsbarns.
Patrick Reed Confirms DP World Tour Championship Place as Race to Dubai Leader
The American will make his eighth appearance on the Earth course in November, with Rory McIlroy pursuing a record-equalling eighth season title.
Alcanada Grand Final to Decide 15 DP World Tour Cards
The HotelPlanner Tour’s top players will head to Mallorca from October 29 to November 1.
Sebastian Friedrichsen Wins Open de Portugal With Record 28-Under Total
The Dane’s first HotelPlanner Tour victory moved him into the Road to Mallorca top-10 as the national open returned to PGA Aroeira Lisboa after three…
Highgate Appoints Albert Docker as Golf Sales Manager at Salgados
Docker will develop Highgate’s golf business from its Algarve resort, working with Troon and the hotel group’s commercial team.
INFINITUM Completes The Hills Renovation Ahead of DP World Tour Qualifying School
The Costa Dorada course has an island-green-style 18th, a revised closing stretch and new fairway grasses ahead of November’s qualifying event.
Apes Hill Barbados Enters Golf.com’s Top 100 Golf Resorts for First Time
The Barbadian resort has also been recognised for its accommodation, with private-pool villas close to its championship course and nine-hole par-three layout.
Aphrodite Hills Opens PGA National Golf Academy and Wins Family Dining Award
The Cyprus resort’s new academy brings together a 28-bay TrackMan Range, indoor coaching studios and a six-hole course. Its family dining offer has also won…
Yuna Nishimura Wins First LPGA Tour Title by Five Strokes in Arkansas
After a season of missed cuts, Nishimura took a five-shot lead into Sunday.
United States Overturn Three-Point Deficit to Win 11th Straight Presidents Cup
The Internationals began Sunday ahead at Medinah, but a 9½-2½ singles session turned the contest. Jackson Koivun recovered from two down before Jacob Bridgeman secured…
Casandra Alexander Rallies to Win Ladies Italian Open by Three Shots
Four shots off the pace after five holes, Alexander fought back with an eagle at the ninth and pulled clear on the closing stretch.
Matt Fitzpatrick Wins 2026 FedEx Open de France by Three Shots
Eugenio Chacarra cut a five-shot overnight gap to two, but Fitzpatrick’s late birdies settled the contest.
Yuna Nishimura Takes Five-Shot NW Arkansas Championship Lead With Consecutive 63s
Three challengers shot 64 on Saturday, but each remains five strokes back.
International Team Leads US 10½-7½ Into Sunday Singles
Conners and Taylor overturned a three-hole deficit, while Fox and Lee won the last match on the course to protect the Internationals’ lead at Medinah.
US Wins Saturday Morning Four-Balls, Internationals Lead 8½–5½
Scheffler and Burns won their final three holes to give the Americans the session, but Si Woo Kim kept the International Team three points ahead.
Folke, Forsterling & Alexander Share Ladies Italian Open Lead
Folke birdied her last three holes to reach the top. Alexander took a less direct route, making an eagle before two late bogeys set up…
Matt Fitzpatrick Leads Open de France by Five After Third-Round 65
Fitzpatrick equalled Seve Ballesteros’s 54-hole tournament mark, while home favourite Tom Vaillant moved into second place.
SEVE Collection Launches Heart of SEVE Apparel for 2027 Ryder Cup
A hidden Ballesteros silhouette takes its cue from a tribute worn by Europe’s 2025 Ryder Cup team. Existing customers have early online access to the…
Pin Vision Enters US Market Through CourseRev.ai Partnership
The deal aims to connect live flag positions and pace-of-play information with tee-time booking.
Yuna Nishimura Shoots Career-Low 63 to Lead NW Arkansas Championship
A closing eagle put Nishimura one ahead of Yu Liu, while a crowded group at 65 remains within two shots at Pinnacle Country Club.