Martin Slumbers Luke Walker, Getty Images for HSBC Martin Slumbers announced today that he will be stepping down as the R&A’s chief executive officer at the end of 2024 after nine years in office. Having succeeded Peter Dawson in 2015, the 63-year-old Slumbers, an Englishman and former investment banker, has pushed for change in golf…
Jack Nicklaus does not believe that Tiger Woods has it in him to break his record tally of 18 Majors. Woods has won 15 Majors and holds numerous records in the world of golf, but he looks likely to miss out on the grand daddy of them all. The 48-year-old still thinks he can make…
Callaway Golf has announced the signing of exciting young Northern Irishman Tom McKibbin as a new Staff Professional on the DP World Tour. A winner on the DP World Tour after just 26 starts, the 21-year-old claimed his breakthrough victory at last year’s Porsche European Open in Germany, and will play a full complement of…
There are plenty of places where you can find two sublime 18-hole courses. Amendoeira Golf Resort has two courses designed by golfing legends. Throw in a floodlit Academy Course and amazing accommodation options, and you get Amendoeira, one of several incredible resorts in the Algarve region of Portugal. Luckily, our trip to the Algarve was…
January is release season for many of golf’s biggest brands including TaylorMade’s new Qi10 driver, Callaway’s new Paradym Ai Smoke driver, Cobra’s new Darkspeed driver, Ping’s new G430 Max 10K driver and more. We’ve seen some of this new equipment on the PGA Tour already and most of it is now available for pre-order. However,…
KJUS (pronounced “shoos”) launched a golf outerwear line in 2013, using the same high-performance fabrics and clean designs that catapulted the brand to the top of the high-end ski market. KJUS technologies offer protection in a wide range of conditions – from hot and humid to cold and rainy – and are helping an increasing…
There are a number of reasons that a club might choose to charge steep green fees from a desire to keep your course exclusive to wanting to preserve the state of the course. These seven courses charge a premium, and as far as we can tell are the most expensive courses to play according to…
In the dynamic world of golf where innovation continually reshapes equipment, recent developments have caught the attention of enthusiasts and professionals. This article evaluates the cutting-edge innovations promising to revolutionise the game, with a particular focus on how these advancements intersect with the realm of online bets on global golfing tournaments. Smart Technology Integration Golf equipment manufacturers…
It’s usually London buses and trousers that come in pairs – not the resignations of golf’s most influential figures. Martin Slumbers had barely opened his front door on Wednesday evening before reports emerged of Keith Pelley’s plans to step aside as well. The Canadian will return home to become President and CEO of Maple Leaf…
After 36 holes in Hawaii, there are plenty of golfers in contention come the weekend. The first two days of the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii have come and gone, and there’s a three-way tie for the lead at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Carl Yuan, Austin Eckroat and Byeong Hun An, who are all…
