https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/en-ngCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comMon, 09 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0100 Golf’s oldest major championship will return to Carnoustie’s world-renowned Championship Course for the ninth time and the first since Francesco Molinari’s memorable victory in 2018.
The Italian joined an illustrious roll of Champion Golfers to have lifted the Claret Jug at the Angus links alongside Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Pádraig Harrington.
Mark Darbon, Chief Exe]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/carnoustie-to-host-the-open-in-2029/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:17:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/carnoustie-to-host-the-open-in-2029/ The South African delivered eight birdies on the final day to finish the tournament at 19-under-par, narrowly beating England’s Van Phillips in a dramatic conclusion to three days of professional competition.
The victory marks an extraordinary achievement for Hugo, who has now won all three of his Legends Tour starts, f]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugos-on-a-roll-after-capturing-third-legends-tour-title/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:21:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugos-on-a-roll-after-capturing-third-legends-tour-title/ The Spaniard produced a superb 5-under-par 67 on Sunday to finish at 23-under-par, holding off the chasing field to claim another prestigious DP World Tour title.
The victory marks another significant milestone in Rahm’s career and give him an outside chance of winning the Race to Dubai at next week’s DP World Tour Championship, w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/jon-rahm-storms-to-victory-in-abu-dhabi/Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:11:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/jon-rahm-storms-to-victory-in-abu-dhabi/ The 28-year-old American has won four times this year, including the first two majors – The Chevron Championship and the US Women’s Open at Riviera.
Korda, who also won the award in 2024, is one victory away from qualifying for the LPGA Hall of Fame.
To qualify for the Hall of Fame, a player must accumulate 27 points and meet a mandatory performance]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/nelly-korda-bags-lpga-player-of-the-year-award/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/nelly-korda-bags-lpga-player-of-the-year-award/ As was first reported in the Financial Times, LIV had hoped BC Partners Credit would provide a possible $300m in financing after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing in April, leading to the league filing for bankruptcy protection in September.
The funding could have helped the league move forward in a new form, dubbed ‘LIV 2.0’,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-to-be-wound-down-after-investors-withdraw-support/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-to-be-wound-down-after-investors-withdraw-support/ As was first reported in the Financial Times, LIV had hoped BC Partners Credit would provide a possible $300m in financing after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing in April, leading to the league filing for bankruptcy protection in September.
The funding could have helped the league move forward in a new form, dubbed ‘LIV 2.0]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-set-to-be-wound-down-after-investors-withdraw-support/Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:18:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-set-to-be-wound-down-after-investors-withdraw-support/ With several established contenders facing ambitious young professionals, the tournament promises an intriguing contest on Tiger Woods’ distinctive course.
Ryan Gerard, Ben Griffin, and Ben James lead the field, while Jackson Koivun and Blades Brown offer contrasting strengths. Examining recent performances, course suitability, and pre-tournament prices provides use]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/pga-tour-lines-who-looks-strong-heading-into-the-world-wide-technology-championship/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/pga-tour-lines-who-looks-strong-heading-into-the-world-wide-technology-championship/ The famous East Lothian course will host the 41st ISPS HANDA Senior Open from 10-13 August 2028.
Home to the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield has played host to many special events in its rich history, including 16 renewals of The Open, 11 Amateur Championships, the 1973 Ryder Cup, the Walker Cup in 1959 and 1979, th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/muirfield-to-host-senior-open-championship-in-2028/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:41:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/muirfield-to-host-senior-open-championship-in-2028/ The good news is that a first solo trip goes much more smoothly with the right preparation.
Choose a Destination That Matches Your Comfort Level
Not every destination is ideal for a first solo trip. Citie]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/7-essential-tips-for-planning-your-first-solo-trip/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:22:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/7-essential-tips-for-planning-your-first-solo-trip/ Battambang’s Countryside and Colonial Streets
Battambang sits about three hours south of Siem Reap by road and feels like a different]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/7-places-in-cambodia-beyond-angkor-wat/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:12:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/7-places-in-cambodia-beyond-angkor-wat/ Launched earlier this year in Japan, where the four models have become the top four best-selling putter models in the country, the TRTL range goes on sale in the UK from November 6.
The mid-mallet TRTL shape is built for easy alignment and reflects the modern mallet trend favored by Tour players and amateur golfers alike with Crank Hosel, Double Bend, and S]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/odyssey-introduces-new-trtl-range-of-mallet-putters/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:09:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/odyssey-introduces-new-trtl-range-of-mallet-putters/ The 29-year-old Frenchman, who was guaranteed of promotion to the DP World Tour before the season finale in Mallorca, posted his second 65 of the week at Club de Golf Alcanada to reach 22 under par and finish four strokes clear of Brown, who narrowly held onto solo second to capture the season-long tit]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/sale-sweeps-to-victory-at-hotelplanner-tour-grand-final/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/sale-sweeps-to-victory-at-hotelplanner-tour-grand-final/ It was the 50-year-old South African’s second win in his last three events, following victory at the Reignwood Legends Championship in Beijing in October.
With Hugo at -20, Greg Owen finished second on -14 after a closing 65, with Johan Edfors a further shot back.
Andrew Marshall finished fourth at -12, one ahead of a group of players]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugo-powers-to-victory-in-portugal-legends-championship/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugo-powers-to-victory-in-portugal-legends-championship/ It was the 50-year-old South African’s second win in his last three events, following victory at the Reignwood Legends Championship in Beijing in October.
With Hugo at -20,  Greg Owen finished second on -14 after a closing 65, with Johan Edfors a further shot back.
Andrew Marshall finished fourth at -12, one ahead of a group of player]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugo-powers-to-victory-in-portugal/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:55:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/hugo-powers-to-victory-in-portugal/ Start by checking how each bookmaker handles ties. These rules vary and can change how your bet is settled. Use tools such as an Odds Scanner alongside a broker to track live golf odds efficiently. Watching odds shift over time helps you spot value and make more confident decisions. Even a small price can affect your overall results.
Timing is also critica]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/how-to-compare-golf-betting-odds-across-bookmakers/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:53:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/how-to-compare-golf-betting-odds-across-bookmakers/ The 27-year-old South African opened with an eight-under par 64 on the first day of action and bookended it with same score on the final day, sandwiched between rounds of 71 and 68, to win with a score of 21-under-par.
With victories at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open and Buccellati Ladies Italian Open earl]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/alexander-claims-let-order-of-merit-with-third-win/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:44:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/alexander-claims-let-order-of-merit-with-third-win/ The 2025 Women’s British Open winner and third-round leader had a 72-hole total of 22-under par after a final round 68 at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club.
Yamashita had five birdies on Sunday, offset by just the one bogey at the par-4 9th, in a near perfect week where she led from Friday’s second round until the final hole, with earlier rounds of 65]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/yamashita-successfully-defends-maybank-championship/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:33:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/yamashita-successfully-defends-maybank-championship/ With Jon Rahm having terminated his contract with the league two weeks ago – despite being owed over £7 million in unpaid fees – the LIV 2.0 project seems to be collaps]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-20-reels-from-mass-exodus-of-leading-players/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/liv-golf-20-reels-from-mass-exodus-of-leading-players/ Returning to India for the first time in 14 years, 36-year-old Phatlum went bogey-free in the final round at DLF Golf & Country Club to leapfrog home favourite Vani Kapoor and secure a four-shot victory on 11-under par.
“I’m so happy right now!” said Phatlum, who also won the trophy on the Ar]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/phatlum-wins-fourth-womens-indian-open-title/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/phatlum-wins-fourth-womens-indian-open-title/ The 53-year-old Englishman, who entered the final round with a two-shot lead, finished at 23-under-par following rounds of 64, 64 and 65, securing a breakthrough victory that also guarantees his full playing rights for the remainder of the 2026 season and througho]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/farrelly-wins-senior-italian-open-at-san-domenico/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/sport/nigeria-golf/farrelly-wins-senior-italian-open-at-san-domenico/