The 150th Open at St Andrews generated over £300 million in economic benefit for Scotland according to an independent study commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council. The historic Championship provided a total economic impact of £106 million to Scotland – new money entering …
After a three-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the PGA Members’ International Conference returned to an in-person event last month, with Members from all corners of the globe gathering at the world-renowned Laguna Phuket in Thailand. Delegates listened to an impressive cast list of speakers, …
Perry Ellis International and Walkinshaw Sports have agreed an exclusive strategic partnership to officially distribute Original Penguin golf and tennis clothing to the Australian and New Zealand wholesale and retail market. It comes as two of the brand’s biggest globally recognized Ambassadors, Cameron Smith and …
Golf instructor Sean Foley, who has coached some of the biggest names in professional golf, has partnered with Blue Tees Golf, a producer of golf rangefinders and accessories. Foley, who has been voted among the best golf teachers in the world by players on the …
A research study will track 200 disabled golfers over a year of competition, gathering insights and data to promote better understanding and make golf more accessible for those with chronic health conditions. EDGA, formerly known as the European Disabled Golf Association, has recruited a team …
Richmond Golf Club has announced that Aaron Cox has been appointed as the new head PGA professional. Aaron, an Australian PGA Professional, turned professional at 19 years of age and entered PGA Traineeship at Phillip Island Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. At the end of …
New Zealand PGA Professional Mike Dodd, who lives and works in Dorset, has been named England Golf Participation and Development Coach of the Year. The 58-year-old, who is also a member of the New Zealand PGA, arrived at Sturminster Marshall Golf Club in Wimbourne, Dorset, …
Golf participation in Great Britain and Ireland returned to growth in 2022 and remains considerably above pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, according to new figures. Research led by The R&A, together with England Golf, Golf Ireland, Scottish Golf and Wales Golf, highlights how the sport continued to …
Padraig Harrington, Tom Weiskopf and Peter Dawson are among 12 people whose names have been put forward to be inducted into the The World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024. Before gaining consideration, each finalist met the necessary qualifications in his or her respective category …
The PGA TOUR announced Tuesday that 2004 PLAYERS Championship winner and 2013 Masters Tournament champion Adam Scott has been named Chairman of the PGA TOUR Player Advisory Council (PAC) after a vote by the TOUR’s membership. Scott will serve as PAC Chairman for the remainder …
