Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa is bidding to end the almost 30-year absence of the Ryder Cup from England after launching a bid to host the biennial matches in 2031 or 2035. Located just a short direct train ride from central London and a few minutes’ drive from the M1 and Luton Airport, the luxury estate is set in over 1,000 acres of parkland, woods and lakes in Bedfordshire. The estate is currently home to an 18-hole championship course […]
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LIV Golf has announced the venues for three events in the United States that be will be part of the expanded LIV Golf League schedule in 2023. The Gallery Golf Club in Tucson, Arizona (March 17-19), Cedar Ridge Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma (May 12-14), and The Greenbrier in West Virginia (August 4-6) have been added to the list of venues that will host the 14-tournament series next year. “LIV Golf’s expansion to new US markets adds to the growing […]
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A TV documentary that examines the hidden histories and untold stories of women in golf is currently airing of Sky Golf, with input from some of the sport’s leading players, including Dame Laura Davies and Georgia Hall. The documentary, called Women in Golf – Breaking with Tradition, which premiered on Sky Golf on December 12 – and is being aired again multiple times over the next six weeks – touches on a wide range of topics covering the women’s game from the […]
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BMW have signed an extension to its sponsorship deal with the DP World Tour that will see the German-owned car brand remain the headline sponsor of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth until 2027. As part of the agreement, BMW will also remain as title sponsor of the BMW International Open in Germany, where it will also remain the promoter of the tournament. BMW’s relationship with Europe’s top tier tour dates back to 1989, when it ran the first BMW […]
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Legendary golf course architect Ron Kirby has given his final stamp of approval to his most recent piece of work following a four-day pre-opening visit to Apes Hill Barbados last month. The par-72 layout has been cited as a ‘must-play’ venue with stunning views over the Caribbean Sea to the west and Atlantic Ocean to the east. Set within 475 acres of natural, unspoilt terrain and perched on one of the highest points of Barbados 1,000ft above sea level, Apes […]
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