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.
Bradley Dredge Takes One-Shot Lead Into European Legends Cup Final Round
A closing birdie lifted the Welshman clear of Steve Webster, whose second-round 64 transformed the leaderboard at Fontanals Golf.
Filippo Celli & Manuel Elvira Share Wentworth Lead Before Final Round
The two players seeking a maiden DP World Tour title hold a one-shot advantage, with Rory McIlroy among a deep group still within reach.
Charlotte Heath Takes Four-Shot Lead Into La Sella Open Finale
Severe weather shortened the Ladies European Tour event to 54 holes, leaving Heath one round from her maiden title as Dorota Zalewska surged into contention.
La Sella Open Reduced to 54 Holes After Further Storm Delay
Heavy rain, thunder and lightning interrupted Saturday’s restart at La Sella Golf before play resumed under sunny skies later in the afternoon.
Neal Shipley Takes Biltmore Lead With PGA Tour Career-Low 62
The rookie opened birdie-birdie-eagle and remained the only player without a bogey through 36 holes, moving to 15-under in Asheville.
Y.E. Yang Fires Opening 64 to Lead PURE Insurance Championship
Eight birdies and no bogeys carried Yang three strokes clear at Pebble Beach.
Andrew Marshall Hits the Heights With Opening 64 at Fontanals
An eagle and nine birdies carried the Englishman to 8-under, while Bradley Dredge stayed close with a flawless start in Spain.
Charlotte Heath Takes Four-Shot Clubhouse Lead at Suspended La Sella Open
A front-nine 30 and an eagle lifted the English rookie to 11-under. Several players must finish their second rounds on Saturday morning.
Ryan Gerard Takes 36-hole Lead at Wentworth
The American played Wentworth’s closing par fives in three under to complete a bogey-free 65 and move two shots clear of Adam Scott and Filippo…
Vattanac Golf Resort to Host Back-to-Back Legends Tour Season Finale Events
The Phnom Penh venue will stage consecutive tournaments in November and December, including a new three-round amateur experience alongside Legends Tour professionals.
West Cliffs No. 1, Praia D’El Rey No. 5 in Europe’s Best-Value Courses
The two Silver Coast layouts are the only courses from one destination to make the ranking’s top five, strengthening the region’s case for a golf…
Madinaty Golf Club to Host First World Golf Awards in Africa
The New Cairo venue will stage the awards ceremony and a tournament on its Robert Trent Jones Jr-designed championship course in November.
Max Greyserman Shares Biltmore Championship Lead With Eric Cole
Greyserman returned from five weeks away to open with a 64 in North Carolina.
Aaron Rai & Joakim Lagergren Share BMW PGA Championship Lead
Rai opened with a 6-under 66 alongside Lagergren at Wentworth, where a packed leaderboard left six players within one shot and Rory McIlroy three behind.
Six Share La Sella Open Lead as Storm Delays First Round
Five players completed opening rounds of 68 in Spain, while Anna Zanusso joined them at 4-under before darkness brought a disrupted Thursday to an early…
Takomo IGNIS D2 Driver Launches With Refined Design and Greater Forgiveness
The Finnish direct-to-consumer brand’s second driver moves to a single rear weight port, a stiffer carbon crown and an eight-position hosel, and it arrives with…
PGA Tour Sets Membership Pathways for Two-Series Structure From 2028
The Championship Series will house the Tour’s leading players, while the Challenger Series offers 20 annual promotion places under a performance-based system.
East Lothian Confirmed as Host Destination for Elevate Golf 2028
The invitation-only golf tourism event will bring leading international tour operators to Scotland’s Golf Coast after editions in Northern Ireland and Ayrshire.
Zach Johnson Edges Ben Crane for Fifth Win at Sanford International
Johnson birdied the final two holes to finish 11-under, matching Stewart Cink for the most PGA Tour Champions victories this season.
Shane Lowry Wins Amgen Irish Open by Record 11 Shots
A closing 63 sealed his second Irish Open title and the largest winning margin in the event’s history.