The most important development in golf-course architecture during the past 20 years is the elevation of sand-based sites. Encouraged by the success of destinations like Bandon Dunes, developers have spent this time scouring the globe for sandy, dunes-like properties on which to construct new courses and lure golfers, several of which make their debut on...
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British Open 2024: Everything you need to know about this year’s major at Royal Troon
It may be difficult to believe, but the season’s final major is around the corner. So far, we have Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau adding (or re-adding) their names to the history books in 2024, and all will be teeing it up at renowned Royal Troon with a treasured trophy, the coolest name...
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Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up fight at Nashville driving range
By Nic White For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:47 BST, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 21:19 BST, 2 July 2024 A father-of-two was beaten to death in the parking lot of a Top Golf when he tried to break up a fight. Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the...
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Man Accidentally Killed After ‘Prank Gone Wrong’ at Golfing Range, Inquest Finds
A U.K. man’s 2022 death after he tumbled over 12 feet at a TopGolf in Essex, England after being pushed by a friend has been ruled accidental in a recent inquest. On Thursday, May 23, Essex senior coroner Lincoln Brookes ruled Conner Groom died by misadventure, BBC News and Essex Live reported. Per the U.K.’s...
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Topgolf to invest €36m in La Nucia
Topgolf has submitted an application to construct a Top Golf sports centre with an overall investment of €36 million. If successful, the new Centre is envisaged to open in March 2026 and could generate as many as 450 new jobs for the area. Bernabe Cano, Mayor of La Nucia, commented, “It is great news for...
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PowaKaddy announces key UK sales hire
Leading trolley brand PowaKaddy has appointed Stuart Smith as its new Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Cumbria. Stuart, a PGA Professional of over 20 years, joins the company with a wealth of experience in the golf retail and customer service industry. He joins the company to support further growth in the region, and to...
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Tewkesbury Park celebrates 10-year transformation
This summer sees Tewkesbury Park celebrate an impressive 10-year transformation into one of the UK’s top golf resorts. The recent improvements, which culminated in the tenth anniversary year of the McIntosh family’s purchase of the Gloucestershire hotel and golf course, offer golf lovers a chance to come and sample a truly international-class golfing experience....
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Britain’s richest gypsy slams fuming locals after listing £1.8m golf course
BRITAIN’S richest gypsy Alfie Best has slammed “unsupportive” locals after putting his golf club up for sale. The Romany millionaire, 54, is caught up in a bitter row after Sapey Golf Club was put on the market with agents Savills for a guide price of £1.8million. 5 Alfie Best has slammed ‘unsupportive’ locals after putting...
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Olympic golf teams by country: Tracking the men’s field for Paris 2024, from Scottie Scheffler to Abraham Ancer | Sporting News United Kingdom
The U.S. Open will draw most of the fanfare in golf during June, but the end of the event will also mark a critical moment in the Olympic golf calendar. The 60-player field for the 2024 Olympics will be set on the Monday following the U.S. Open. The United States will have four players participate...
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U.S. Open field 2024: Ranking the top 30 golfers playing at Pinehurst, from Xander Schauffele to Tiger Woods | Sporting News United Kingdom
Xander Schauffele finally captured his elusive first major at Valhalla Golf Club during the PGA Championship. He will be among those looking to pick up another major win at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 2 course for the 2024 U.S. Open. The U.S. Open is notorious for being the toughest major played in America. The winning score...
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Canadian Open: Robert MacIntyre surges clear at Canadian Open as he targets maiden PGA Tour win
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre picked up five shots down the stretch to take a four-shot lead into the final day of the RBC Canadian Open. The 27-year-old looked in trouble early, opening with a bogey and going around the turn at one over. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from day...
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Canadian Open: Robert MacIntyre leads as Rory McIlroy fades at halfway mark of PGA Tour event
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre is in the joint lead at the halfway mark of the Canadian Open as Rory McIlroy had a disappointing Friday. MacIntyre followed up Thursday’s 64 with a 66 to post a 10 under total and take the lead at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club before New Zealand’s Ryan Fox ended up...