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.
Steven Alker Beats Y.E. Yang in Rogers Charity Classic Playoff
Alker converted a 7-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole in Calgary, completing a weekend charge that lifted him to fourth in the Charles…
Yuta Sugiura Birdies Final Three Holes to Win AdventHealth Championship
The Japanese rookie finished at 29-under to withstand Austin Hitt’s closing 60 and convert his first 54-hole lead into victory.
Scottie Scheffler Battled Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease at Bellerive
The world No. 1 played through painful blisters and adjusted his preparation before finishing tied for 11th, with the Tour Championship next on his schedule.
Wyndham Clark Holds Off Rory McIlroy to Win BMW Championship
Clark recovered after losing a five-shot advantage, making three closing birdies to secure his third victory of the season and a Presidents Cup place.
Scott Jamieson Ends 14-Year Wait for Second DP World Tour Title
The Scot won by two shots on home soil, securing his tour card for two years and lifting his weekly earnings beyond $700,000.
Allisen Corpuz Claims Final US Solheim Cup Points Place
Andrea Lee needed to win the CPKC Women’s Open to overtake Corpuz but missed the cut.
Miyu Yamashita Opens Six-Shot Lead at CPKC Women’s Open
The Japanese major champion birdied Royal Mayfair’s final hole for a third-round 65, reaching 19 under as she pursues her third LPGA Tour victory of…
Ryan Armour Leads Steven Alker by One at Rogers Charity Classic
The PGA Tour Champions rookie followed an opening 65 with a 63, but a record-equalling round from Steven Alker left nine more players within two…
Wyndham Clark Pulls Five Clear of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay at BMW Championship
Clark recovered from an opening double bogey with a blistering eight-hole run, taking control at Bellerive as the battles for Atlanta and Presidents Cup places…
Continent of Europe Complete Double at The Island with Jacques Leglise and Junior Vagliano Wins
A seventh straight Jacques Leglise Trophy and a nail-biting one-point Junior Vagliano win gave the Continent of Europe two trophies in one afternoon at The…
Shaun Norris Makes Albatross to Take Two-Shot Lead in Scotland
A 267-yard 3-wood found the cup at Trump International Golf Links as Norris matched the course record with a third-round 66.
Miyu Yamashita Takes Five-Shot CPKC Women’s Open Lead
Rounds of 62 and 64 carried the Japanese player to 14 under at Royal Mayfair, while three players share second place entering the weekend.
Richard Green & Rob Labritz Share Rogers Charity Classic Lead After Opening 63s
Green finished with an eagle to join sponsor invite Labritz at seven under, while Miguel Angel Jiménez stayed one stroke behind at Canyon Meadows.
Wyndham Clark Takes One-Shot BMW Championship Lead After Consecutive 64s
Clark reached 12 under without a bogey at Bellerive, while Gary Woodland moved into East Lake contention with a closing pair of birdies.
Matthew Southgate Leads Wind-Hit Nexo Championship at Halfway
A late chip-in eagle lifted the English links specialist to four under, one shot clear after two demanding rounds at Trump International Golf Links.
Cabot Places Three Courses in Golf World’s Global Top-10
Lofoten Links, Point Hardy and Cabot Cliffs lead five Cabot properties recognised in a new ranking focused on distinctive settings, memorable holes and experiences beyond…
Galvin Green Unveils Second Instalment of The Lab Collection for Autumn 2026
Storm Blue leads the palette as the Swedish brand adds four new garments to its experimental franchise, including its stretchiest rain jacket to date and…
Miyu Yamashita Shoots Course-Record 62 to Lead CPKC Women’s Open
Yamashita needed only 25 putts during a bogey-free debut at Royal Mayfair.
Rory McIlroy Shares BMW Championship Lead After Rapid Recovery, Scottie Scheffler Slips Back
McIlroy responded to a difficult week in Memphis with a bogey-free 64 at Bellerive.
Marcus Kinhult Takes Two-Shot Nexo Lead as Amateur Eliot Baker Impresses
Kinhult relied on an outstanding short game for a five-under 67 in difficult Scottish conditions.