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If you’ve been lucky enough to play golf in different parts of the world, you’ll know there are some pretty amazing courses out there. You can tee off in serene, beautiful surroundings, all while chipping away at your handicap.
But the fun doesn’t always have to end on the greens. Some of these world-class resorts have casinos too, so you can play a round during the day and have a few spins or hands of cards at night. The catch for UK readers is that you won’t find this c

There have been some surprisingly funny and inspirational golf films released over the years. While the sport might seem boring compared to fast-paced games like football or basketball, it actually lends itself well to storytelling. Golf is full of tension, personal battles, moments of triumph, and sometimes complete chaos. Because of this, filmmakers have used it as the backdrop for comedies and as vessels for thoughtful character development. Some of these films have become classics, loved by

If you own a property in Spain and earned rental income as a non-resident during 2025, this income is now declared annually, not quarterly. The deadline to declare rental income from 2025 was January 20, 2026. From 2027, a regulatory change will apply: rental income earned in 2026 must be declared by April 20, 2027. This guide explains what non-resident property owners need to know and how to avoid penalties.
Who Needs to File Modelo 210 for Rental Income?
Any non-resident who owns a property in

You’re standing on the 14th tee, a tough par-4 with water on the right. Your drive on 13 was a pull. Your approach came up short. Now your hands feel heavy and your focus is starting to drift. You check your watch: three hours into the round, with four holes left to play.
This is where rounds fall apart. Not because your swing abandoned you, but because your body ran out of fuel. Golf demands sustained energy, sharp decision-making, and precise motor control for four to five hours straight

There is something about walking the course that a buggy ride never quite replicates. The pace of it, the connection to the terrain, the physical rhythm that sits underneath the mental focus the game requires. For a significant proportion of golfers, walking isn’t just a way to get from hole to hole. It’s part of why they play. The experience of moving through a course on foot, taking in the landscape between shots, and arriving at each tee having genuinely traversed the ground in be

Odyssey has expanded its popular Square 2 Square (S2S) family with the launch of the new S2S Tri-Hot Black putter range, bringing the brand’s innovative zero-torque technology to golfers who prefer a more understated, premium-looking finish.
Building on the success of the original S2S Tri-Hot models, the new Black range combines the same performance-driven technology with a sleek all-black aesthetic designed to reduce glare and inspire confidence over the ball.
The collection will be avail

A monthly medal at the picturesque Ceredigion club turned into a once-in-a-lifetime occasion as Simon Edwards and Jamie Bethell both holed in one on the same morning – a feat the statisticians suggest shouldn’t really happen at all.
Every club golfer carries the same quiet ambition somewhere in the back of their bag: one day, on one hole, the ball will leave the clubface, fly true, take a kind bounce and disappear into the cup. For most, that day never arrives. At Penrhos Park Golf C

Japan’s Kota Kaneko held his nerve to secure a first DP World Tour title with a two-shot victory at the Austrian Alpine Open presented by Kitzbühel Tirol.
The 23-year-old, who topped last season’s Japan Golf Tour Order of Merit to earn his DP World Tour card for this season, fired a final round 67 (-3) to finish on 18 under par at Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith, two ahead of Ricardo Gouveia and Davis Bryant in a share of second.
Kaneko arrived in Austria off the back of a runne

Every golfer knows the feeling. You have been looking forward to the round all week. The bag is packed, the tee time is booked, the group is assembled and ready. Then the sky turns that particular shade of grey that every British golfer recognises immediately, the rain starts, and the course marshal appears with news that nobody wanted to hear.
Rain stopped play. Two of the most deflating words in the club golfer’s vocabulary.
What happens next says a lot about a golfer’s character,

Germany’s Helen Briem triumphed at the Jabra Ladies Open de France winning by seven shots at Evian Resort Golf Club to clinch her second Ladies European Tour title.
The Stuggart-born 20-year-old, who last victory was at La Sella Open in 2024, led by three shots heading into the final round in France after opening up with rounds of 69 and 65.
Briem started off her final round in steady fashion, rolling in pars on her first six holes before making her first birdie on the seventh. She then ro

Tour Edge Golf has launched a new mini driver that is engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. Designed for a wide range of players—from those seeking added confidence and control off the tee to accomplished golfers looking for a reliable option both off the tee

South African Richard Sterne played one of the shots of his life to claim his first DP World Tour title in 13 years at the Soudal Open in Belgium.
Trailing countryman Zander Lombard for most of the day, Sterne timed his attack to perfection, making a stunning eagle at the 17th hole to move to 18 under par and go atop of a stacked leaderboard at Rinkven International Golf Club.
The challenge was too much to ask for the chasing pack, with the 44-year-old’s round of 66 enough to register his

Teen sensation Anna Huang came from six shots off pace to win the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco after firing a sensational seven-under 66 to claim her third Ladies European Tour title.
The 17-year-old Canadian carded six birdies and one eagle on Royal Golf Dar Es Salam’s Blue Course to pip overnight leader Kelsey Bennett to the title by one shot on 14-under par.
Huang’s victory follows an impressive few weeks after she qualified for the US Women’s Open a fortnight ago and finishe

The venue formerly known as Magnolia Park Hotel and Golf Club in Buckinghamshire is to re-open in July under a new name and new ownership.
The club, which first opened in 1999 and boasts an 18-hole championship course, was permanently closed in May 2020 during the early months of the pandemic, during which time the site’s 40-bedroom Best Western Plus hotel had to remain shut.
The par-73 golf course is to reopen this summer under Bespoke Hotel’s management
The site, which has been ren

Blue Tees Golf has unveiled its most advanced rangefinder collection to date with the launch of the new Captain Series, introducing two innovative models designed to bring greater connectivity, precision and on-course intelligence to golfers of all abilities.
The new lineup comprises the Captain Air and Captain Pro rangefinders, both engineered to integrate seamlessly with the Blue Tees GAME app, delivering enhanced course management, advanced performance data and a more connected playing experi

The US Open is the most demanding examination in golf, a championship defined by narrow fairways, punishing rough, and courses set up to make even the world’s best players look fallible.
With US Open odds already beginning to take shape ahead of the 2026 renewal at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York, from June 18-21, here is a look back at the five players who have lifted the trophy most recently and what their victories tell us about what it takes to win golf’s toug

England Golf has unveiled a series of updates to its MyEG app which are designed to make the platform more intuitive, social and useful for club members and iGolf users across the country and beyond.The refreshed home screen now highlights the golfers you connect with, showcasing their recent scores and activity to create a more engaging, community-focused experience. A redesigned menu also provides clearer navigation to key tools and features.One of the most notable additions is the new Co

Nathan Kimsey tied the course record on Walton Heath’s New Course on his way to topping US Open Final Qualifying event held at the Surrey club as seven players secured their spot for the third men’s Major Championship of the year.
The 33-year-old Englishman, who opened with a four-under 68 on the Old Course, fired six birdies and two eagles during his bogey-free final round on the New Course to reach 14 under par after 36 holes. The Lincolnshire-born player will now make his US Open

Speaking to the media following his stunning victory at the 108th PGA Championship, Aaron Rai reflects on the hard work that he, his family and his support network have put into making him such a hard man to beat.
 
How proud are you to become the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship since 1919?
AARON RAI: I wasn’t aware of that fact coming into the week, but it got mentioned a couple of times during media interviews on Saturday, so I was aware of it coming into today.
So, yea

Aaron Rai became the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship since 1919 when pulling clear of a bunched field at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia to win his first major title.
The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton upset his 250-1 odds, and outfought a host of battle-hardened major champions, including Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Cameron Smith and Xander Schauffele, to lift the Wanamaker Trophy after catching fire on a hot Sunday afternoon in Pennsylvania to win by three shots.
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Lottie Woad captured her second LPGA Tour title after holding off Haeran Ryu on a gusty Sunday afternoon at Maketewah Country Club in the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio.
Three strokes ahead of playing partner Amanda Doherty and four ahead of Ryu entering the final round, the 22-year-old from Farnham Golf Club in Surrey closed with a 1-under 69 for a two-stroke victory at 12-under.
“I played pretty good tee-to-green,” said Woad, who fired earlier rounds of 70, 64 and 65 to set

England Boys’ Squad star Aaron Moody enjoyed his first ever hole-in-one en route to winning The Berkshire Trophy.
The 17-year-old from Surrey enjoyed 21 birdies and four eagles over the course of the four-day tournament, to help him finish on 271 (-16), five shots ahead of his nearest competitor Cole Self.
The first two rounds of the 72-hole event were played over Berkshire Golf Club’s Red and Blue courses, with the final two founds played exclusively on the Red. A total of 162 playe

The Kingdom at The Grove, a new state-of-the-art golf academy and custom fitting centre built in partnership with TaylorMade Golf and The Grove, officially opens to the public today (May 15).
Offering golfers of all abilities access to TaylorMade Golf’s most advanced performance and custom‑fitting destination outside of the United States, the purpose‑built facility at the luxury Hertfordshire resort spans 8.5 acres and features three fitting bays supported by tour‑level t

The 2026 US Open remains weeks away, but the betting conversation is already heating up. Shinnecock Hills has that effect. The historic Southampton course punishes hesitation, rewards creativity, and exposes even the smallest weakness once the Long Island winds arrive.
Golf bettors know some venues create predictable storylines. Shinnecock rarely does. One bad stretch can ruin a player’s championship, while one hot putting streak can reshape the market.
That uncertainty has already pushed

The best golf holidays aren’t just about 18 holes. They offer a seamless, holistic experience where world-class courses, high-quality accommodation, and exceptional scenery combine.
For the modern golfer, the objective is a memorable escape that blends challenging rounds with cultural immersion, relaxation, and genuine convenience.
This guide explores some of the finest world’s stay-and-play destinations that truly embody the spirit of the golf break. Not only do these spots offer in

Titleist’s new range of GTS drivers marks the company’s latest push to blend tour-level performance with enhanced forgiveness and custom fitting options for a wider range of golfers.
Building on the success of the TSR and GT families, the new GTS line introduces a more refined aerodynamic shape, updated weighting technology and a redesigned face aimed at delivering faster ball speeds across a larger impact area.
The range, which is on sale from June 11, but available for custom fitt

Moor Park Golf Club in Hertfordshire has introduced a new fleet of hi-tech golf buggies that are fitted with on-board GPS and Bluetooth speakers.
The prestigious Rickmansworth-based venue, which boasts two Harry Colt-designed championship courses, has taken delivery of 30 Club Car Tempo carts which boast many state-of-the-art features designed to enhance the golfing experience for members and visitors, including live leaderboards and score tracking, GPS for detailed yardages, and speak

The tees times for the first round of 108th US PGA Championship have been announced, with the showpiece three-ball of Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth due to start at 1.40pm (BST).
Such is the size of the field – 156 players – that a two-tee start is being operated, with McIlroy’s group beginning on the 10th hole at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania.
McIlroy is bidding to the win the PGA Championship for the third time, following victories in 2012 and 2014, and is als

Watch any major from the sofa on a Sunday afternoon. The leaderboard tightens. Five players within two shots, 12 holes to play. You start glancing at the markets between groups. Maybe McIlroy at 7-2, maybe Scheffler at 11-4 in-running, maybe a value play on Ludvig Aberg at 12-1 to finish top-five. Whatever it is, the decision-to-action window in golf betting is unlike any other sport.
Football has the build-up and the match. Horse racing has the parade ring and the off. Tennis has the changeover

British indie band The Kooks will headline the Saturday night entertainment at this year’s BMW PGA Championship, adding another attraction to what promises to be one of the biggest weeks in the UK professional golfing calendar.
The Brighton-formed band’s seventh studio album, Never/Know, reached No.5 in the UK charts last year, while classics such as Naïve and She Moves in Her Own Way continue to attract huge audiences. They will take to the stage at Wentworth Club on Saturday,

There is a specific kind of patience that spearfishing develops — one that most people don’t have when they start and most people can’t do without by the time they have a season or two behind them.You are underwater, eight metres down on a single breath, tucked into a rock shelf or hovering motionless above a patch of reef, waiting for a bass or a pollock to move within range. The fish can sense movement. They can sense anxiety. The diver who fidgets, kicks too hard, or approac

For golfers in the United States, Ireland sits at the top of the bucket list. The island holds more than 30% of the world’s true links courses, giving American visitors an authentic links experience that resorts in Oregon, Florida, or California cannot fully replicate.Playing the courses where the modern game took shape, with fairways carved by Atlantic wind into ancient dunes, is a different proposition from anything Bandon Dunes or Pebble Beach can offer.
Ireland has long been a fixture

After all the news surrounding the uncertain future of the LIV Golf League over the last month, the circuit returned to competitive action last week with the staging of LIV Golf Virginia held at Trump National Washington.
The tournament was won by Australia’s – and Ripper GC team member – Lucas Herbert, who led from start to finish at the 72-hole event, with rounds of 64, 63, 68 and 69 giving him a four-shot win over Sergio Garcia, with Bryson DeChambeau a further shot back in

Kristoffer Reitan described his maiden PGA TOUR title as “a dream come true” as he won the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow.
The Norwegian began the final round one-shot adrift of England’s Alex Fitzpatrick, but he carded a closing two-under-par 69 on Sunday to seal a two-shot win over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard.
Twice a winner on the DP World Tour last year, Reitan is in his rookie season stateside after finishing eighth on the Race to Dubai rankings to earn

South Africa’s Yurav Premlall has etched his name into the golfing record books after winning the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship by a margin of 14 shots.
After shooting earlier rounds of 70, 64 and 63, the 22-year-old South African started the final day at El Prat Golf Club with a five-shot lead, but rather than protect that comfortable cushion, he doubled down on his aggressive approach, firing six birdies on the front nine which stretched his lead to 12 at the turn.
Further birdies

South Africa’s Yurav Premlall has etched his name into the golfing record books after winning the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship by a margin of 14 shots.
After shooting earlier rounds of 70, 64 and 63, the 22-year-old South African started the final day at El Prat Golf Club with a five-shot lead, but rather than protect that comfortable cushion, he doubled down on his aggressive approach, firing six birdies on the front nine which stretched his lead to 12 at the turn.
Further birdies

Chris Wood had good reason to celebrate his victory at the HotelPlanner Tour’s Italian Challenge Open on Sunday like it was the first of his career after ending a losing run that stretched back almost a decade.
The 38-year-old from Bristol, who won the BMW PGA Championship in 2016 and played in the Ryder Cup that same year, has seen his fortunes tumble to such an extent that he only qualified for Europe’s second tier tour after topping the table on this year’s MENA Tour, a sate

The PGA Championship, the second of the four men’s Major Championships, takes place at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia from May 14-17, where all eyes will on the battle for supremacy between world numbers 1 and 2, Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, who have won four of the last five majors between them.
The PGA Championship has often had to fight for oxygen in the major calendar, but its move back to its May date in 2019 has transformed its place in the season’s schedule. No lon

Shot-tracking technology company Arccos Golf has released the latest edition of its annual Driving Distance Report, offering a detailed snapshot of how far amateur golfers really hit the ball — and the results may surprise plenty of weekend players.
Now in its eighth year, the 2026 report draws on data from more than five million rounds played during 2025 and analyses nearly 10 million driver tee shots. It also forms part of a much larger database built by Arccos, which now includes more t

Every athlete knows the experience of competing in a high-intensity match and then having their brain continue running at top speed long after the final whistle blows. This is because your body is physically drained, but your nervous system is still running at top speed, and this is not just a psychological issue; it is a physiological one as well.
When your body is in a state of fight or flight, your cortisol levels are running high, and this will actually interfere with your muscle fibres&rsqu

Modern professional golf tournaments increasingly depend on data analytics to develop accurate and dynamic tournament pricing. Advanced modelling and the interpretation of real-time data have changed how both pre-event and in-play expectations for tournament outcomes are shaped. This analytical approach improves fairness and responsiveness for those engaged with the sport.
Data plays a central role in understanding, forecasting, and pricing modern golf tournaments with much greater complexity th

Plans to build a new luxury hotel, spa and restaurant on the site currently occupied by Gatton Manor Hotel & Country Club in Surrey, have been approved by local councillors and will result in the closure of the woodland golf course that has been in play for over 50 years.
The £41 million project will see the current hotel – which closed in 2022 –  demolished and replaced with a new hotel featuring 81 guest rooms, two restaurants, a spa with indoor and wild swimming poo

Female golfers frustrated by a lack of choice and sizing options when it comes to buying golf apparel and footwear in the traditional golf club setting will be delighted to know that a new retail experience is opening in the south east later this month that is designed specifically to tackle these issues head on.
Horsham Golf in West Sussex has unveiled a new retail concept aimed at transforming the shopping experience for female golfers, with the launch of a dedicated boutique-style space calle

Masters champion Ian Woosnam, Solheim Cup star Charley Hull and Walker Cup player Charlie Forster officially opened the new Basingstoke Golf Club on May 2, marking the culmination of the club’s £20 million redevelopment.
The trio joined members, local dignitaries and guests to celebrate the conclusion of a five-year project that has seen the Hampshire club relocate to Dummer on the outskirts of Basingstoke and undergo a complete redesign.Former world number one Woosnam joined Hull an

Masters champion Ian Woosnam, Solheim Cup star Charley Hull and Walker Cup player Charlie Forster officially opened the new Basingstoke Golf Club on May 2, marking the culmination of the club’s £20 million redevelopment.
The trio joined members, local dignitaries and guests to celebrate the conclusion of a five-year project that has seen the Hampshire club relocate to Dummer on the outskirts of Basingstoke and undergo a complete redesign.Former world number one Woosnam joined Hull an

Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup in Ireland after reaching an agreement with the DP World Tour that ends one of golf’s longest-running disputes.The deal clears the way for the 31-year-old Spanish star to put himself back in contention for a place in Europe’s team at Adare Manor.
Rahm had been at the centre of a standoff with the DP World Tour since joining LIV Golf in 2024. His appearances in LIV events without official releases led to fines and a loss of pl

Cameron Young cruised to a dominant victory at the Cadillac Championship on Sunday, winning his second PGA Tour title of the season by six shots at Trump National Doral Miami.
Young started his final round six shots clear of a chasing pack that included Scottie Scheffler, but the 28-year-old New Yorker increased his lead to 18-under through nine holes, following birdies on the third, fifth and eighth holes.
While Scheffler struggled to dial it in with his putter for most of the early part go rou

Mikael Lindberg secured his first DP World Tour title – and qualified for the PGA Championship – with a two-shot victory at the Turkish Airlines Open.
The Swede, making his 70th start on the DP World Tour, held off playing partner Daniel Rodrigues with a final round of 69, to add to earlier rounds of 66, 73 and 70, to finish on ten under par at National Golf Club in Belek.
The 33-year-old’s victory sees him top the Asian Swing rankings and subsequently earn his Major Championsh

Golf has always moved at its own pace. Slow rounds, quiet galleries, a sport built on tradition and personal integrity. But off the course, things are changing fast.
Blockchain technology is working its way into sports entertainment at every level, and golf is no exception. This is not about cryptocurrency speculation or complex tech theory. It is about practical changes that affect how fans buy tickets, how prizes get distributed, and how golfers interact with sponsors and events.
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The Saudi PIF has officially confirmed that it is ending its investment in LIV Golf which it has funded to the tune of over $5 billion since its launch in 2021.
The PIF funding will end at the conclusion of the current LIV Golf season in August, leaving LIV Golf to find a new financial model to fund the future existence of the league from other sources of investment.
LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has stepped down from his role, and new board members have been appointed as the league seeks