Common Casino Superstitions: What Players Believe

Superstitions and myths have always been a part of several cultures all over the world. People use seemingly questionable beliefs to understand their immediate environment. All casino games have an element of luck associated with them so it is no surprise that superstitions have found their way into the gambling world. Punters know that the outcomes of casino games on betting platforms such as Bet365 MK are beyond their control in most instances. Therefore, they follow some superstitions that th

The UK leg of the Ladies European Tour’s Aramco Team Series, which is being held at Centurion Club from July 3-5, is shaping up as a preview for the Paris Olympics, with Great Britain’s Charley Hull and Georgia Hall set to tee it up in the high-class field which includes World No1 Nelly Korda.
The English duo are sure to be a hit with the home crowds, and with further announcements set to follow on a strong field, both are looking to build on fantastic 2023 outings at the tournament.

Suffolk’s Michael Rees has been presented with England Golf’s Gerald Micklem Award in recognition of his exceptional commitment to golf in various roles across the sport.
Named in honour of the former English Amateur champion and Walker Cup player, the Gerald Micklem Award was set up in 1990 and annually recognises those unsung individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to further the interest of amateur golf in England.
Rees has made quite the impact in the world of golf

Stoke Park, which has been largely closed for the last two years, has provided a major update on its future, with the parkland golf course welcoming back golfers to ‘pay and play’ its historic Harry Colt course from June 8.
The Buckinghamshire-based luxury hotel, golf and country club shut its doors to members in 2021 after it was bought by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, who has since invested heavily in the 300-acre estate.
As well as improvements to the golf course, and the open

With over 9,000 members signed up since its launch in 2018, Mashie Golf is a fast-growing community of golfers that has developed from an underground secret to one of the most popular groups of like-minded golfers across the UK.
Those members enjoy a myriad of benefits, including preferential rates at over 100 top-ranked golf clubs across the country – including The Grove, The Belfry and The Addington – and many overseas clubs too, including premium clubs in Ireland, Dubai and Portug

Rory McIlroy believes the death of two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray has highlighted how “vulnerable and fragile” top sports stars can be.
Murray withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge last week with two holes remaining of Friday’s second round and was found inside a residence in Palm Beach Gardens around 11am on Saturday, according to local police.
In a statement released on Sunday, his parents said Murray had taken his own life.
The 30-year-old had been open about h

All criminal charges against Scottie Scheffler have been dismissed to bring to an end an extraordinary fortnight for the world number one.
Scheffler’s bid to win the US PGA Championship earlier this month was thrown into chaos on May 17 when he was arrested ahead of his second round after he tried to drive into Valhalla Golf Club in heavy traffic, which had been caused by an unrelated accident in which a male pedestrian died.
Masters champion Scheffler briefly spent time in jail before ret

Basingstoke Golf Club has outlined plans for a phased reopening period that will begin in June, as the Hampshire venue tees off on its journey to a full reopening following a £15million development project.
The club, which first opened for play in 1907, relocated to a new site in the village of Dummer in 2021 – acquiring the land that was home to Dummer Golf Club on the outskirts of the town – before development on a new 18-hole championship course began last year.
DOWNLAND COU

In what is a first for the Ryder Cup, the US team committee has created the new role of team manager for the 2025 matches in New York.
Despite having not yet named a captain to the lead the US team next year,  The PGA of America has announced the appointment of six-time Ryder Cup caddie Mark Wood to the new role of Team Manager.
Beginning with the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the US Ryder Cup Committee said that Wood will “work closely with the US team captain, vice captains, tea

Get Golfing the UK’s leading charity operating golf and hospitality venues will host the inaugural G4D Women’s Golf Championship at the Festival of Golf.
Last month Get Golfing and the European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) announced a ground breaking partnership establishing the Get Golfing G4D Series that will provide playing opportunities for golfers with disabilities at three leading Get Golfing venues in the UK.
The Get Golfing G4D Women’s Golf Championship marks the ve

The 79th edition of the US Women’s Open, the longest-running major championship in women’s golf, gets under way on Thursday [May 30] at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
The championship features field of 156 players and a prize fund of $12 million, with online banking company Ally being the presenting sponsor.
The Field
The field features a who’s who of players who have already tasted major success. Nelly Korda, the two-time major champion and current world no.1, headlin

Lexi Thompson has announced she will retire from competing on the women’s professional tours at the end of the season.Thompson, 29, an 11-time LPGA Tour winner who appeared in the Solheim Cup six times, said in an audio letter on Instagram that she will be “stepping away from a full professional golf schedule” at the end of 2024.Currently preparing to compete at the US Women’s Open in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Thompson said: “While it is never easy to say goodbye, it

OGIO has unveiled a new limited-edition golf bag range whose designed has been inspired by the agave plant used to create tequila.The Agave Ahora collection serves up a fun-filled print of agave flowers and tequila glasses, accompanied by a slice of lime and cube of ice.The white-and-green design is available on three of the brand’s golf bags, including the Fuse stand bag (£229), the Silencer cart bag (£319), and the All Element hybrid bag (£289).Launching for the first t

The search for natural solutions that blend with environmental respect and individual well-being is a never-ending quest in holistic health. In this list of many, Green Ketapang Kratom powder, certified by AKA as organic, emerges as a shining star of purity and sustainability. Besides its traditional uses, this plant has attracted much attention because of its excellent quality and ethical production methods. This blog will explain why buying AKA Certified Green KetaPang Kratom powder is about f

There is an increasing demand for Kratom globally; as such, numerous online sellers have emerged. Though they all seem to be similar, the truth is that not every seller can offer you what you need in your search for it. Having been a fan of this herb or someone going to try it out for the first time, finding the best online seller or vendor for Kratom is important for a positive experience. In this article, we will look at some of the things you will need to consider when thinking about where to

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and esports is revolutionizing competitive gaming and betting, providing players, teams, and bettors on platforms like betwinner live score with unprecedented tools to gain a competitive edge. Machine learning, a subset of AI, is particularly influential in this context, enabling real-time analysis of gameplay, strategy optimization for both players and bettors, and performance enhancement across the board. This article delves into how AI, through

Golfers with an appreciation of the fine arts should put a date in the diary to visit an exhibition of golf course landscape oil paintings being held in London in June.
Chinese artist Hudson Shaoxia Zhang has been a golf fan for over three decades, alongside his influential role as a professor of art history, and over the last six years has dedicated himself to capturing the landscapes of golf courses worldwide through drawing and painting, blending his twin passions of golf and art to create a

Golf News has teamed up with the Madeira Promotion Bureau to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a golf holiday for two in Madeira, including five nights’ accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel, one Madeira Golf Passport per person for three rounds of golf and a cable car and toboggan experience.
Renowned for its stunning natural volcanic landscapes, rich history, mouth-watering cuisine and world-famous wine, there’s so much to experience and enjoy on a golf trip to the idyllic d

Golfers looking to enjoy some of the best golf that the continent can offer, without having to head to the airport, should take a look at the stunning array of courses located on the northern shores of France’s Côte d’Opale.
So named by 20th century French painter Édouard Lévêque after he became enchanted by this coastline’s iridescent and ever-changing light – the Opal Coast stretches over 75 miles, from Dunkerque and the Belgian border in the e

If you’re looking for a better way to arrange your regular golf outings with friends, manage your golf society’s schedule at home and abroad, or find new golfing partners at your home club or in the local area, then look no further than Quick9, a handy free app that takes the legwork out of coordinating and organising golf with playing partners both new and oldLike many people during the pandemic, with more time on their hands, no daily commute and needing a break from endless Zoom

England’s Richard Bland carded a closing 63 to win the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship on Sunday.
Playing in his first senior event, Bland bounced back from a third round of 74 to finish 17 under par at Harbor Shores Resort in Michigan, three shots ahead of Australia’s Richard Green.
Bland won his first DP World Tour event in his 478th start in the 2021 British Masters at The Belfry.
The 51-year-old joined LIV Golf during its debut season in 2022.
New Zealand’s Gre

Gregor Graham became the first Scot in 19 years to win the Brabazon Trophy, as his -9 overall secured victory at Hollinwell Golf Club in Nottinghamshire.
The Blairgowrie golfer had a brilliant final round until a three-putt bogey on the final hole meant a tense finish in front of the clubhouse crowd, as nearest competitors Daniel Hayes (Bramhall) and Sweden’s Wilhelm Ryding had opportunities to take it to a play-off.
England Boys’ star Hayes birdied 15, 16 and 17 to set up a grandsta

Nacho Elvira carded a final round level-par 71 to win the DP World Tour’s Soudal Open after a dramatic afternoon at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium.
The 37-year-old Spaniard entered the final day with a four-shot advantage after opening up with rounds of 64, 64 and 67 around the par-71 course, and he quickly extended that to five after making a birdie at the first hole. But 17 holes later he found himself on the 18th green at 18 under watching playing partner Niklas Nørga

Grayson Murray’s parents have urged people to be “kind to one another” following the death of their son, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour.
Murray withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge with two holes remaining of Friday’s second round and died on Saturday morning at the age of 30.
“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” Eric and Terry Murray said in a statement released on their behalf by the PGA Tour.

American golfer Grayson Murray, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, has died at the age of 30.
Murray’s death was announced by the PGA Tour a day after he withdrew during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas.
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement: “We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words.
“The PGA Tour is a family and when y

A series of Twilight Golf Leagues have been launched by England Golf providing golfers across the country with new opportunities to play regular golf through a unique and fun format.
Beginning in early June, the scheme involves 10 Twilight Golf Leagues being ran at 10 different locations across England, with each host venue running a seven-week league for club member and non-club member golfers with a Handicap Index under the World Handicap System to participate in.
The format for eight of the l

The police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler has received “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera switched on during the incident.
Scheffler was detained ahead of the second round of the US PGA Championship after trying to drive into Valhalla Golf Club in heavy traffic caused by an earlier, unrelated accident in which a male pedestrian died after being struck by a shuttle bus.
According to the police report, Detective Bryan Gillis stopped Scheffler’s c

Ireland loves golf. There are roughly 350 18-hole courses across the country. Some outstanding players from Ireland have left an indelible mark on the world stage of golf. Irish golfers can hold their heads high both in terms of their passion and proficiency when playing in global contests such as the Ryder Cup or winning major titles – and the top Irish golfers have definitely won their fair share of titles.
Golf gives players long careers. It allows them to peak early, stagnate and drop,

When Xander Schauffele carded a record-equalling 62 in the opening round of the 106th US PGA Championship, the jokes soon followed.
“Schauffele staking his claim for 2nd place” read a typical post on social media, one of many variations on a theme which took aim at Schauffele’s reputation for failing to convert leads into victories.
Three days later it was Schauffele who had the last laugh as he secured his first major title with a wire-to-wire victory at Valhalla in a record t

Golf is much more than just a game; it’s a lifelong skill that offers a range of physical, mental, and social benefits. Introducing children to golf at a young age can set them on a path to excel in the sport and develop essential life skills that will benefit them in many areas.
 
There are many useful resources online about getting started with golf in general, but in this article, we will particularly focus on junior golfing and why it’s a great idea to start playing the