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.
Viya Prepares for DP World Tour Play-Offs as UAE Golf Membership Grows
Membership up 30% at Yas Links and Saadiyat Beach, 25% at Dubai Creek and full at Jumeirah Golf Estates, as Abu Dhabi and Dubai get…
Farrelly and Jonzon Shine as Storm Gives Way to Low Scores in Italy
A day after torrential rain flooded San Domenico’s bunkers, the Englishman and the Swede both shot eight-under 64s.
Chiara Tamburlini Leads Hero Women’s Indian Open in Delhi
In her first LET start since July, the 2024 Order of Merit winner opened with a 67 at DLF Golf & Country Club.
Casey Jarvis Leads in Korea as Race to Dubai Push Gathers Pace
A closing birdie from seven feet gave the South African a one-shot lead over KPGA Order of Merit leader Sanghun Shin.
Yuri Yoshida & Karis Davidson Share First-Round Lead at the 2026 BMW Ladies Championship
Both are chasing a first LPGA Tour title after opening 66s at Pine Beach Golf Links, one shot clear of world No. 3 Haeran Ryu.
Dalaman Golf Club Packages: Unlimited Golf on the Turkish Riviera from €1,414
Türkiye’s newest course has opened its books for autumn and spring breaks.
Pin Vision and Golfmanager Integration Puts Live Pin Positions in the Club App
Pin positions recorded in Pin Vision will now flow automatically into the Golfmanager app, alongside GPS distances, green maps and pace-of-play tracking.
Palmares Completes Course Upgrade Across All Three Nines
Wider fairways, short grass in place of sand around many greens, rebuilt bunkers and a bigger practice area.
Vijay Singh Wins SAS Championship to Become Seventh-Oldest Winner in PGA Tour Champions History
The 63-year-old Fijian closed with a third straight 69 in Cary for his first senior title since 2023.
Eugenio Chacarra Wins in Delhi to Top Race to Dubai Rankings
A 25-hole Sunday, a fractured toe and a late charge from Daniel Hillier could not stop the Spaniard’s third title of 2026, which ends Patrick…
Ruoning Yin Overtakes Hye-Jin Choi to Win the 2026 Buick LPGA Shanghai
A four-foot birdie at the 16th broke a back-nine deadlock at Sheshan, handing China’s Yin a second Shanghai title and back-to-back wins.
Singh, O’Neal & Jacobson Share Lead After Cold, Wet Saturday
The trio sit on 6-under 138, the highest 36-hole score to lead a PGA Tour Champions event this season.
Eugenio Chacarra Hits the Front in Delhi
The Spaniard made nine birdies on a marathon Saturday and has seven holes of his third round left on Sunday.
Jon Rahm Agrees LIV Golf Separation Deal, Trading Claims for His Image Rights
The three-time LIV individual champion drops his claims as the league’s largest unsecured creditor and forfeits his Legion XIII stake.
Hye-Jin Choi Leads by One After Third Round of Buick LPGA Shanghai
The South Korean’s margin has narrowed every day at Sheshan. Amy Yang, under par in all three rounds, sits one back.
Retief Goosen Leads SAS Championship After Opening 65 in Bid for Second 2026 Win
The Hall of Famer is a stroke clear of Richard Green in Cary, chasing a first multi-win senior season.
Hidalgo, Luiten, Meronk & Detry Share Lead in Delhi
Three players in late-season form sit on 8-under after a 36-hole catch-up day at Delhi Golf Club.
Hye-Jin Choi Holds Two-Shot Lead After Second Round of Buick LPGA Shanghai
Choi went from a 64 to a 74 as Sheshan firmed up, but nobody could catch her.
Shot Scope LM1 Data Reveals Amateur Driver Benchmarks From One Million Shots a Month
Six months after launch, Shot Scope’s launch monitor is giving club golfers numbers to measure themselves against.
Argentario Celebrates the Flavours of Autumn with Series of Tuscan Dining Experiences
Olive oil from trees beside the fairways, Maremma beef and a November wild boar feast: the Italian Open venue lines up three themed dinners before…