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Rory McIlroy denies Tiger Woods rift

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Rory McIlroy admitted he and Tiger Woods have differing views on the direction of men’s golf but denied suggestions of a rift with the 15-time major champion. The pair, plus 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott, are part of a newly-formed seven…

Friday, May 10

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Rory McIlroy involved in talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf

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Rory McIlroy said he has been “some way” involved with discussions with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, insisting in July last year that he would rather retire than play on the…

Thursday, May 9

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Motocaddy extends sponsorship of Clutch Pro Tour

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Following a successful first season, electric trolley brand Motocaddy has extended its partnership as the Official Golf Trolley Partner of the Clutch Pro Tour and its associated Amateur and Junior Tours into the 2024 season. Motocaddy will…

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Foxhills to offer six spots in Asian Tour event to local qualifiers

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Professional golfers and elite amateurs in the UK can compete for the chance to play against some of the biggest names in golf at the International Series England, the Asian Tour sanctioned tournament being held at Foxhills Club & Resort…

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LIV Golf opens mid-season transfer window

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LIV Golf is bidding to shake up its format still further with the launch of its first ever mid-season trading window, which will enable team captains to switch up their teams during the middle of the 14-event schedule.

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King Charles accepts patronage of The R&A

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The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced that His Majesty, King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the club.

Wednesday, May 8

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Sixteen LIV golfers set to tee it up at PGA Championship

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Defending champion Brooks Koepka, past winners Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and world No.1 Scottie Scheffler will headline the 156-man field at the second major of year, the US PGA Championship.

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The Buckinghamshire unveils stylish £10m clubhouse renovation

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The Buckinghamshire Golf Club welcomed VIP guests and members to the grand reopening of its 17th century house on May 3 following an investment of more than £10 million.

Sunday, May 5

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: WHO WILL WIN IN VALHALLA?

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The US PGA Championship is being held at Vahalla Golf Club in Kentucky for the first time since Rory McIlroy’s victory in 2014. But can a return to happy hunting grounds provide the ingredients for the Northern Irishman to enjoy a long…

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Otaegui weathers the storm to win Volvo China Open

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Adrian Otaegui overturned a five-shot deficit to secure his fifth DP World Tour title at the Volvo China Open and earn a spot in the US PGA Championship later this month.

Thursday, May 2

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PETER OOSTERHUIS – 1948-2024

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Peter Oosterhuis, winner of four consecutive order of merit titles on the European Tour from 1971-74, and winner of 20 tournaments during his 25-year professional career, has died at the age of 75

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Golf GameBook signs Sami Välimäki as brand ambassador

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Golf GameBook, a leading golf app with over 1.5 million users worldwide, has signed of Finnish PGA Tour player Sami Välimäki as its new global ambassador.

Wednesday, May 1

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Golf Foundation’s ‘Play in May’ campaign gets under way

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The Golf Foundation’s new Play In May campaign kicked off today (May 1), with every golfer in GB&I being asked to support ‘Unleash Your Drive in Schools’ via a special competition.

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Peters family claim fifth Mothers & Daughters’ title

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Defending champions Ann and Alex Peters from Shifnal Golf Club in Shropshire retained the Mothers and Daughters’ title with a one-shot victory at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club

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Jay Bothroyd hoping new project shows that ‘golf can be fun’

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Former England striker Jay Bothroyd hopes swapping the penalty area for a new project on the fairway can help offer improved access to golf for young players and increase diversity participation levels. Bothroyd started his football career…

Monday, Apr 29

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Landgraf wins R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship

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Louise Landgraf held her nerve in a play-off to become the first French winner of the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship at The Berkshire.

Sunday, Apr 28

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Reynolds reflects on five decades at Royal Cinque Ports

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A new era will dawn at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club this autumn when Andrews Reynolds, the Kent venue’s longstanding Head PGA Professional, hands over the reins after almost five decades in the job. Filling Reynolds’ big shoes is 31-year…

DP World Tour boss insists no loophole needed for LIV stars to play Ryder Cup

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DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings insists Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will not be exploiting a “loophole” to remain eligible for the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy’s immediate reaction to Rahm joining LIV Golf in December was to call for…

Friday, Apr 26

Clutch Pro Tour events to receive official world ranking points

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The Official World Golf ranking has announced that it is to begin awarding ranking points to the Clutch Pro Tour, whose events, like LIV Golf, comprise just 54 holes.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Surrey amateur star Kris Kim set to make PGA Tour debut

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Surrey and England amateur sensation Kris Kim is to make his PGA Tour debut at next week’s THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, which is being held at TPC Craig Ranch in Texas from May 2-5.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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MONTY TO HOST LEGENDS TOUR EVENT IN SCOTLAND

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Colin Montgomerie has signed up as host of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. The eight-time European Tour Order of Merit winner and Ryder Cup legend will proudly be putting his name to the…

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‘Exhausted’ Nelly Korda withdraws from JM Eagle LA Championship

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An “exhausted” Nelly Korda has withdrawn from this week’s JM Eagle LA Championship after claiming her second major title and fifth straight victory in the Chevron Championship. Korda’s two-shot victory on Sunday saw her tie the record for…

Monday, Apr 22

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Tiger Woods unveils line-up for Jupiter Links TGL team

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Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner are set to team up with Tiger Woods to represent the four-man Jupiter Links Golf Club team in TGL presented by SoFi,

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Scheffler continues hot streak with RBC Heritage win

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Scottie Scheffler dominated the field at the RBC Heritage to win in back-to-back weeks following his Masters' triumph, and capture his fourth PGA Tour win in five starts.

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Nelly Korda claims fifth consecutive win

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Nelly Korda equalled an LPGA Tour record by winning her fifth tournament in a row as she claimed the first women's major of the year at the Chevron Championship in Texas.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Ireland win European Nations Team Championship

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Ireland won the European Nations Team Championship for the first time since 2016 and only the second time in their history yesterday (April 20] in Sotogrande. Tramore’s Jack Hearn led the charge all week in Spain and although his own…

Friday, Apr 19

Lauren Coughlin holds first-round lead at the Chevron Championship

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After shooting an opening 66 at the Chevron Championship in Texas on Thursday, American golfer Lauren Coughlin has a first-round lead for just the second time in her career. Coughlin went bogey-free with three birdies on the front nine and…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Nelly Korda looking to add major to winning streak at Chevron

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World number one Nelly Korda insists she is taking nothing for granted as she bids to secure a remarkable fifth straight win and second major title in the Chevron Championship. Korda took a seven-week break after winning her first title of…

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Matt Fitzpatrick needs ‘Momentum’ as he defends RBC Heritage title

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Words: Phil Casey Matt Fitzpatrick believes his game is heading in the right direction as he bids to defend his RBC Heritage title. Fitzpatrick defeated Jordan Spieth in a play-off at Hilton Head last year to win his first regular PGA Tour…

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Rory McIlroy dismisses report that he’s is joining LIV

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Rory McIlroy has dismissed a report that he was on the verge of a shock move to LIV Golf. London financial paper City AM reported at the weekend that McIlroy, who has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway, could…