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Interview - Bill Bales - Clarity - Golf simulators

Simulation becoming a real thing

Winter golf without the waterproofs

Martin Slumbers

The numbers game

Growing the game when the pros are divided.

Rory McIlroy keen to find ‘final piece of the puzzle’ with major victory in 2024

Glory for Rory but no pay to play

Should Ryder Cup players be paid?

Tom Fazio Member Event | 2024

Fabulous Fazio, nearly 80-years-young, still going strong

Revolutionized golf architecture in reaping mega-dollars for clients and creating an array of visually appealing courses captivating players.

TRUMP - Is Golf's Divorce a Permanent One?

Golf, Trump & Trade

Could Trump solve the current divide?

Scottie Scheffler vs Tiger Woods: a comparison after the latest Masters

Scottie vs Tiger: the only comparison conversation worth having right now — can Scheffler get close to the great man’s record?

Trump - Is Golf's Divorce a Permanent One?

The (golf) race to the White House

A Trump victory could mould the landscape in a major way.

The perfect three-ball format?

“Dog” might just be the perfect format for a three-ball game — easy to follow, competitive, and uniquely dynamic.

Mini golf

Smaller Golf

Just mini, not crazy

A group of golfers on the tee.

A golfer’s guide to annoying everyone on the course

Master the art of annoying other golfers with this ultimate guide on how to completely disregard golf’s traditional etiquette.

Captain, Keegan Bradley of team USA and Captain, Luke Donald of team Europe during the Ryder Cup Year to Go at The Times Center

2025 Ryder Cup – questions abound, answers evolving

Captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald will lead the respective teams. M. James Ward outlines the key topics ahead.

Jon Rahm - The three Rs

Money, Money, Money

Ten golfers were among the 100 highest-paid athletes of 2023.

St Andrews – The Old Course

Green fee inflation: How much is too much?

Are rising green fees making golf unaffordable? Costs have rapidly increased in the past decade, and it’s likely to do more damage than good.

LIV Golfer Tyrrell Hatton

Why are LIV golfers allowed to play in DP World Tour events?

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the Saudi-backed league, LIV golfers are once again eligible to play in DP World Tour events.

People play golf at the Imperatrice golf course in Biarritz, southwestern France

You’re a golfer – right? Well, not exactly.

The sport has seen a clear uptick in interest. Do you simply play golf or merit the more prestigious tagline – golfer?

Rory McIlroy struggled to an opening 78 in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

Rory’s heartaches are Greg-lite

Claims the Irishman is the latter-day Greg Norman when it comes to hard-luck stories are far off the mark.

2016 BMW PGA Championship – Day One – Wentworth Club.

The PGA & LIV: farewell to ’24

“If you slip up just a little bit or don’t make a birdie on a crucial hole, someone is always waiting to take advantage of…

Rory McIlroy looks quizzical in a pre-tournament press conference

What’s the story with Rory?

Stuck on four major wins since 2014. A decade later the mystifying misfires are multiplying.

BMW PGA Championship, © Getty Images

Why the BMW PGA Championship is vitally important to golf in England

Tour events in England have become scarce, but there’s one event that remains strong on the DP World Tour schedule: the BMW PGA Championship.

Golfing stars that could have breakthrough years in 2025: Eckroat and Detry

Get ready for potential breakthroughs in golf in 2025. Will Eckroat or Detry step up to the challenge and make a name for themselves?