Sport can be cruel at times and players have their emotions toyed with in ways that can be hard to bear. Of course, they cannot really complain, as their suffering is nothing compared to the day-to-day lives of many, let alone the abject horror we see on the news virtually every night. That said, the…
The world of golf is undergoing a quiet revolution that extends far beyond improved swing techniques and enhanced course designs. Technological breakthroughs are reshaping every facet of the sport, from equipment and course management to the clothing and footwear players rely on to perform at their best. As tournaments continue to demand a blend of…
LIV Golf, rather like flying cars, driverless cars, VR, AI and Alexander Isak, hasn’t really taken off in quite the way some had hoped or predicted. There is still hope for most of those things, and there is also no doubting the fact that AI has had a big impact that is likely to grow…
Golf has never been a frequent winner at Sports Personality of the Year, despite the sport’s global profile and long history of British success. While footballers, athletes and Formula One drivers have often dominated the public vote, few golfers have managed to cut through and claim the top honour. Across more than seven decades of…
The biggest tournament other than the majors starts on Thursday and as ever, The Players should be a brilliant event. The brilliant TPC at Sawgrass will host the “fifth major”, with fans sure to be excited by the iconic 17th hole with its island green and super-challenging 18th. Rory McIlroy is the defending champion… or…
If you are relatively new to golf and keen to start watching or even playing, this beginner’s guide to how tournaments work will help you have a better understanding of what to expect. In this article, we will look at everything you need to know, including details of the biggest events and how players qualify,…
Jacob Bridgerman is not a name casual golf fans will have heard of. At least not until now. The 26-year-old American, who was born in South Carolina, turned pro in 2022. Until relatively recently, he had spent almost all of his professional golf career ranked around 200th in the world. That changed when he tied…
Golf is a game of great history and winning the biggest, most prestigious prizes is more important to many players than money or world ranking points. Tommy Fleetwood won tens of millions of dollars before finally claiming his first PGA Tour win and the glory of tournament success no doubt meant far more than the…
The conversation around major championship weeks has shifted significantly this year. For many fans, golf betting has become a natural part of the background chatter, traveling alongside the sport rather than defining it. The real story in 2026 is not a single new rule or a miracle product; it’s a set of practical, common-sense changes…
Launched in 2022, LIV Golf has rarely been far from the news, usually in relation to big-name players making the move from the PGA Tour to its Saudi Arabia-backed rival. However, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia seemingly tightening the purse strings, the high-profile additions to LIV Golf have slowed to a trickle….