Category: Golf
Local New Jersey Golf Course Facing Criticism for Tee Time Policies
Situated in Colts Neck, N.J., the Hominy Hill Golf Course stands as a testament to Henry Dickson Mercer Sr.’s vision of inclusivity in golf. Built in 1965 by the philanthropic businessman, the course was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones and quickly became one of New Jersey’s most exclusive golf clubs under Mercer’s discerning…
Tony Finau’s Absence from the PGA’s Black Desert Championship: Exploring the Reasons
With the PGA Tour headed to the Beehive State for the first time in more than 60 years, the organizers of the inaugural Black Desert Championship decided to trot out as many Utah natives as they could – from Tour members Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn to 65-year-old veteran Jay Don Blake, who is expected…
Donald Trump Announces Plans to Open new Golf Course in Scotland in 2025
Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s new links golf course in Scotland will open next summer. Trump International said the new championship links will be “one of the most environmentally-friendly and sustainable courses ever built”, with views across the North Sea. Trump and his son Eric broke ground last spring at the site, which is designed…
Saturday Night Live Parody of Professional Golf Event Ensures No Animals Were Injured
The 50th season of Saturday Night Live is underway and the latest episode featured a spoof of a professional golf tournament. SNL’s fictional Golf Network had “anchors” Chet Duffy (played by Mikey Day) and Amy Clairmont (portrayed by Heidi Gardner) calling the action at the Oakmont Classic. In the skit, golfer Brady Knoll tees off…
Boutier Secures First Place in Aramco Team Series Event in China – Golf News
Celine Boutier clinched her sixth Ladies European Tour title after securing a two-stroke victory at the Aramco Team Series in China. The Frenchwoman began the day in a share of the lead alongside China’s Xiyu Lin on 12-under-par on the World Cup Course at Mission Hills China. Major winner Boutier had a flawless final day…
Heather Lin secures final 2025 LPGA card with victory at Epson Tour Championship
Heather Lin did more than just win a 72-hole golf tournament Sunday at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. Lin also earned herself a playing exemption for the 2025 LPGA season. Lin, from Taipei, birdied the par-5 17th hole and then routinely two-putted the par-3 18th to earn a one-shot win at the 2024 Epson Tour…
Tyrrell Hatton secures another victory with the Ping Vault Oslo putter at Alfred Dunhill Links
The first time Tyrrell Hatton put the Ping Vault Oslo putter into play was at the Dunhill Links Championship in 2016 which coincided with his first victory on the DP World Tour. That week he would win by four on 23 under; the following year he would go one shot better and he is now…
Uncovering the Tale: Stoke Park 1964 – Golf Insider’s Report
There can’t be too many fans of golf or the 007 film franchise who aren’t familiar with this now iconic scene from the film Goldfinger, which saw our fearless hero, James Bond, played by Sean Connery, playing against all-round baddie Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe) in a high-stakes game at Stoke Poges Golf Club, as it…
Aldrich Potgieter becomes one of the youngest players to earn PGA Tour card through Korn Ferry Tour
Nick Dunlap was a 20-year-old sensation who broke out on the PGA Tour in 2024. Aldrich Potgieter may be up next in 2025. Potgieter became the second-youngest player ever to earn a PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour on Sunday, finishing 29th in the points after the KFT Championship to earn a promotion….
Bill Murray’s Remarkable Stroke of Luck on 18th Hole at St Andrews
The 18th fairway at St Andrews is one of the widest in golf. It’s huge. With the adjoining 100-yard wide 1st fairway coming down the other way, there’s acres of space to hit into. But Bill Murray suffered the dreaded low slice mishit when he fired his drive off the 18th in round four of…