Simon Bale

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.

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Steven Alker

Steven Alker Takes One-Shot Boeing Classic Lead Into Final Round

The two-time Charles Schwab Cup champion birdied the 18th for a second-round 68, with Vaughn Taylor leading a crowded group of challengers.

Scottie Scheffler carded a closing 65 in the US PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler Leads by 2 at FedEx St. Jude Championship

The world No. 1 tied the TPC Southwind course record on Friday before maintaining control through 54 holes.

Romain Langasque (pictured) & Sebastian Söderberg take opening lead in China Open

Romain Langasque Takes One-Shot Lead Into Final Day

A 5-under 67 lifted the Frenchman above Yanhan Zhou at Great Northern.

Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand plays her shot from the fifth tee during the second round of The Standard Portland Classic

Arpichaya Yubol Takes One-Shot Lead Into Portland Classic Weekend

Back-to-back rounds of 66 put the 24-year-old Thai player at 12 under, with three players close behind as she chases her first LPGA Tour victory.

Rory Sabbatini

Rory Sabbatini Leads Boeing Classic by Two After Opening 65

The PGA TOUR Champions rookie made seven birdies without a bogey in his tournament debut, opening a two-stroke advantage over Steven Alker and Jerry Kelly.

Scottie Scheffler has won the Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler Shoots 61 to Take Three-Shot FedEx St. Jude Lead

The world No. 1 made 11 birdies at TPC Southwind, tying the tournament course record.

AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open 2023 R1. Pictured: France's Antoine Rozner

Course Records Give Antoine Rozner & Cameron Adam Halfway Lead in Denmark

Adam closed with a fearless tee shot over water to match Rozner at 11 under, while Ewen Ferguson moved within one and Julian Perico made…

Kiara Romero of San Jose, California

Kiara Romero Retains McCormack Medal as World’s Leading Women’s Amateur

The Oregon standout finished ahead of Paula Martín Sampedro after a season featuring a top-six major finish, two college victories and a winning Curtis Cup…

Loganair’s Direct Flight to Campbeltown puts Machrihanish Dunes Within Two Hours of London

A chartered Loganair flight from Gatwick landed in Campbeltown in under two hours, opening the door to two world-class links, the Ugadale Hotel and the…

St Mellion in Cornwall

St Mellion Marks 50 Years of Championship Golf in Cornwall

The Cornish resort is celebrating its anniversary with tournaments, commemorative course flags and limited-edition memberships.

The Dalaman Golf Club

Dalaman Golf Club Targets Year-Round International Travel to Türkiye

The first golf club in Dalaman opens on August 30, combining a new championship course with an established five-star resort.

London Golf Club 14th

London Golf Club Head Professional Paul Stuart Receives PGA Fellow Award

The award recognises Stuart’s 32 years at the Kent club, spanning elite competition, coaching, professional mentoring and work behind the scenes at major tournaments.

Machrihanish Dunes 16th

Sold-Out Campbeltown Charters Build Case for Better Kintyre Air Links

Three fully booked flights are testing demand for easier access to Kintyre.

Trump Turnberry, Trump’s Twelve

Trump Turnberry Opens Trump’s Twelve to Expand Ayrshire Golf Offering

The 12-hole par-three layout adds a shorter, flexible option for families, beginners and accomplished players at the four-time Open Championship venue.

Mariel Galdiano of the United States plays her shot from the fifth tee during the first round of The Standard Portland Classic 2026 at Columbia Edgewater Country Club

Mariel Galdiano Leads Portland Classic as Amateur María José Marín Tied One Shot Back

Galdiano produced a career-best birdie total and needed only 22 putts for an opening 65.

Byron Nelson - Jordan Spieth withdraws ahead of PGA Championship

Jordan Spieth Shares FedEx St. Jude Lead After Bogey-Free 65

Spieth began the FedExCup Playoffs outside the top 50, but a controlled opening round at TPC Southwind strengthened his chance of extending his season.

Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club

Phil Mickelson Disputes Misconduct Allegations Linked to California Golf Club Departures

The six-time major champion has hit back at a Skratch investigation alleging his conduct led to exits from three private clubs, with his representatives calling…

Tyrrell Hatton Joins McKibbin and Meronk in British Masters Field After LIV Finale Cancellation

The cancellation of LIV Golf’s planned $40 million team event has given The Belfry an unexpected field boost, with three leading players filling the new…

Hero Open 2021 R2 - Lucas Bjerregaard sets new course record

Lucas Bjerregaard Thrills Home Fans in Denmark as Félix Mory Leads

A course-record 65 put Mory one ahead at Great Northern, while Bjerregaard opened with a 66 as he pursues a first DP World Tour title…

First place Individual Champion, Captain Joaquín Niemann of Torque GC and caddie, Diego Salinas, pose for a photo with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club

Niemann Completes Wire-to-Wire LIV Golf New York Win as Crushers Rally

The Torque GC captain resisted Harold Varner III’s final-round challenge at Bedminster, while Crushers GC overturned an eight-shot deficit to secure another record team victory.