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 Brennan Wins Wyndham Championship and Secures FedExCup Playoffs Place
A closing 64 at Sedgefield carried the 24-year-old to his second PGA Tour title.
Anna Huang Secures Fourth LET Title With Wire-to-Wire PIF London Win
The 17-year-old Canadian eagled the final hole at Centurion Club to beat Charley Hull by two shots and break Lydia Ko’s LET age record.
New Rise Carry-On and Checked Luggage Expand OGIO Travel Range
The hard-sided cases bring coordinated luggage to the Rise collection, while a new aloe finish extends across four of OGIO’s existing travel accessories.
Michael Brennan & Beau Hossler Share Wyndham Lead With Playoffs at Stake
Hossler must claim his first PGA Tour victory to reach the postseason, while Brennan can qualify without winning.
Anna Huang Takes Three-Shot Lead Into PIF London Championship Final Round
The 17-year-old Canadian closed a bogey-free 65 with her third eagle of the week at Centurion Club.
Beau Hossler Keeps One-Shot Wyndham Championship Lead Into Weekend
Hossler needs his first PGA Tour victory to reach the FedExCup Playoffs.
Anna Huang Leads PIF London Championship as Charley Hull Shoots Record 62
The 17-year-old Canadian holds a one-shot halfway advantage at Centurion Club after Hull matched the lowest round in Ladies European Tour history.
Beau Hossler Leads Wyndham Championship After Opening 61, Needs Win for Playoffs
Hossler finished with an eagle and two late birdies at Sedgefield, taking a one-shot lead in the PGA Tour regular-season finale.
Anna Huang Leads PIF London Championship After Opening 67
The 17-year-old Canadian holds a one-shot advantage.
Shura Links Set for Five New European Routes From December
The all-premium flights will bring Brian Curley’s island course closer to European golfers.
Michael Thorbjornsen Claims First PGA Tour Title With Closing 63 at Rocket Classic
The 24-year-old produced a bogey-free final round and holed a 26-foot birdie putt at the last to beat Xander Schauffele in Detroit.
Shiho Kuwaki Wins Maiden Major in AIG Women’s Open Playoff
The 23-year-old defeated Esther Henseleit over two extra holes at Royal Lytham & St Annes, continuing Japan’s run of success in the championship.
Zach Johnson Wins Fourth PGA Tour Champions Title of 2026 in Portugal
A bogey-free final-round 65 carried Johnson past Stewart Cink at The Els Club Vilamoura, continuing an exceptional rookie season on the senior circuit.
Davis Riley Takes One-Shot Rocket Classic Lead After Closing Birdies
A bogey-free 63 moved Riley to 15-under at Detroit Golf Club, putting a third PGA Tour title and a place in the FedExCup Playoffs within…
Yealimi Noh Takes Three-Shot Lead Into AIG Women’s Open Final Round
A back-nine surge carried the American to seven under at Royal Lytham & St Annes, while five players share second place ahead of Sunday’s final…
Stewart Cink in Three-Way Tie for Lead at Portugal Invitational
An opening burst carried Cink to the lowest round of Saturday, while Pádraig Harrington and Rory Sabbatini matched his 13-under total in Vilamoura.
Cameron Young Shoots 61 to Share Rocket Classic Lead
Seven birdies in his first eight holes put Young within range of PGA Tour history before he settled for a share of the lead with…
Two-Time Major Winner Haeran Ryu Holds Halfway Lead at AIG Women’s Open
Ryu recovered from a difficult start to reach seven under at Royal Lytham, with Shiho Kuwaki one behind and Jeeno Thitikul and Yealimi Noh sharing…
Zach Johnson Opens With 64 to Lead Portugal Invitational
The PGA Tour Champions rookie birdied his first three holes and leads Rory Sabbatini by one at The Els Club Vilamoura, with a fourth victory…
Putting Coach Jamie Donaldson Appoints The Loop to Grow Global Brand
The AimPoint Performance co-founder has enlisted the golf marketing agency to expand his audience, develop commercial opportunities and bring more of his coaching work into…